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John's Drive in

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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." 

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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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Jenny Willis Womack 
recommend  Recommended
4 years ago

homemade milk shakes and fresh dolphin boats 

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Susan Matthews Merrill 
recommend  Recommended
4 years ago

DELISH!!! These soft shells are the best! 

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Kathy Rider Bernard 
recommend  Recommended
4 years ago

I’ve enjoyed John’s dolphin boats for the past 30 years. It’s my payday treat - when they’re open - and I can’t wait for opening day. I’ve heard everything there is great but I’m in love with the dolphin boat and have never tried anything else. The portion of big moist pieces with that amazing batter = perfection 🏻. Just had my first one (of many) this season and as usual it was delicious! 

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Dana Falardeau 
recommend  Recommended
4 years ago

Americana in the OBX. Fresh Food, Clean, Great Staff and can't get beachier than this! 

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Willay Strata 
4 years ago

BEST MAHI AND OTHER FOOD AND MILKSHAKES ON THE PLANET EARTH. PERIOD. 

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Debra Bailey 
4 years ago

One of the best places on the Outer Banks to have a great lunch 

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Pamela N. Clay 
4 years ago

Dolphin, dolphin, dolphin!!! It's the best, but it's all great stuff! 

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Sherry Nicely 
4 years ago

Delicious ice cream!!👍😎 

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Erin Anderson-Edwards 
4 years ago

I've been eating at John's since I was a little kid and my all time favorites are a dolphin boat and a peanut butter shake. Everything is great there, but those are my faves. 

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How is John's Drive in rated?

John's Drive in has a 4.7 star rating with 1,151 reviews. 

When is John's Drive in open?

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

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