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John's Drive in

4.7

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CLOSED FOR THE SEASON, Thank you for another great summer! An Outer Banks tradition, John's has been a favorite with locals and vacationers since 1977! Serving Fresh Tuna and Fried Dolphin served with homemade tartar sauce or fresh made cocktail sauce. Also available many flavor of malt, fresh fruit milkshake and other tasty ice cream treats. John's gives free ice cream to dogs, horses, rabbits, skunks and any other type of pet that you would bring to John's would earn you a "puppy cup." 

Location details

3716 N Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk, NC, 27949, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
4.71,156 reviews
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Jacqueline DePue Viserta 
9 years ago

Love this place. Awesome fish sandwich and milk shakes 

Business response:

Thank you Jacqueline, Folks like you are why we are here after 39 years 

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Travis Beatty 
9 years ago

Iconic drive in on the beach that locals and tourists flock to. Well worth the wait in the summer time. Get the Mahi sandwich and a shake, but you can cant go wrong with anything on the menu. 

Business response:

Thank you Travis, It a pleasure to have y'all as friends we enjoy making folks days fun 

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Anna Mary Holland 
9 years ago

Best on the beach. It has been my favorite for 20 years or more. Besides the food being great the owners are the best. Thanks to pat. Big John. Little John Ramona and tina. Hope to see you this summer. 

Business response:

Anna Mary Holland I always tell folks you know if someone is family they call me Little John or Johnny look forward to it tell everyone we said howdy lol 

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Sveta Elisabeth Spivey 
9 years ago

Business response:

Sveta thank you so much I hope to see you next time you are by Keep Shakin 

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Pamela Kimrey 
9 years ago
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Amanda Brannon 
9 years ago

John's is the best place to get a fish sandwich and milkshakes. Nothing else comes close! 

Business response:

Only thing that makes John' s better is you thank you 

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Martha Howe Pittman 
9 years ago

Best fried fish ever! Plus my favorite milkshakes in the world!! 

Business response:

Martha thank you and have a blessed winter see you next year 

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Emily Ochsenschlager 
9 years ago

Do yourself a favor and get the fried dolphin sandwich. Hands down, this is one of the best things on earth. The fish is fried golden crispy and cooked to perfection. Milkshakes are amazing too. This is worth the wait. You won't regret it, I promise! John's is an absolute treasure here on the Outer Banks. 

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Leslie Wood Elliott 
9 years ago

Love this place been coming here since I was a kid 

Business response:

Leslie I and my family Enjoy making folks happy for years 

Frequently asked questions about John's Drive in

How is John's Drive in rated?

John's Drive in has a 4.7 star rating with 1,156 reviews. 

When is John's Drive in open?

John's Drive in is closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m. 

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