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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
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William Hawkins 
9 years ago
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Danielle Yancey 
9 years ago
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Terri Yoho Williamson 
9 years ago

This is one of our favorite places to eat! We hit this place as soon as we hit the OBX! Not only is John one of the nicest people you'll meet he makes the best steak and cheese hoagie, Mahi Mahi baskets ever, and the shakes are awesome! We are addicted also! So thank you John for carrying on the family tradition for all of us to enjoy! Love you! Dave and Terri Williamson 

Business response:

Thank you 

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Gigi Scarborough Umozurike 
9 years ago
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Ratty Chazy 
9 years ago

Best food on the OBX and the staff is very friendly. Ur visit to beach isn't complete until u visit Johns Drive In 

Business response:

Ratty you are so sweet and thanks the John's Crew is always Shakin 

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Mack Rountree 
9 years ago

Love this place! Dolphin fish sandwiches and your choice of shake. Yum! 

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Wallie Bednarsky 
9 years ago

Wonderful staff, food, and overall atmosphere. Friendly people running the place right on the beach road. My girlfriend and I really enjoyed the food and shakes. And did I mention, even though the place was slightly busy, we got our food rather quickly. The owner, John, came outside to ask us how our food was. This is the way all businesses need to run. This place nails it and I can see why they've been in business for 38 years. I'd give John and his crew 10 stars if I could. If you visit the Outer Banks, do yourself a favor... read more

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Susan Clegg 
9 years ago

We rent cottage across street and enjoy a LOT of meals and ice cream! 

Business response:

Susan so nice of you to say thanks 

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Will Tiffany 
10 years ago

Stopped by today for the Slider special.....tasted great....hope that they make it on regular menu..... 

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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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