Ocean Blvd Bistro and Martini Bar

4.9

2803 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Great for fine wines

Ocean Boulevard Bistro and Martini Bar is an upscale dining restaurant on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. We are open nightly for dinner and drinks through all seasons. We pride ourselves in using fresh local and regional ingredients, in season, to create interesting and flavorful meals. We have a comprehensive wine list and have been awarded "Best of the Beach - 2014-2017" for our Martini Bar. We also have an oceanside patio, across the street from the beach, for drinks and waiting. If your reservation can not be completed online, please call us at 252-261-2546 to inquire about special seating arrangements.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(252) 261-2546
Website
http://obbistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Donny King
Catering
We are capable of providing food and cocktails for a large variety of events, on- or off-premise. We often host birthdays, anniversaries, rehearsal dinners, pharmaceutical dinners, etc. in the restaurant. For larger events such as wedding receptions and large scale anniversary parties, we can cater in your rental property or selected banquet area with a full scale, personally designed menu.
Private party facilities
Within the restaurant, we are capable of seating as many as 22 people upstairs for a semi-private event. In our wine room, we can accommodate up to 12. If needed, we can book the downstairs dining area to handle up to 60.

Location
4700 N Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
Neighborhood
Kitty Hawk
Cross street
Eckner St.
Parking details
Our private lot is on the side of the restaurant by the front door. When the lot becomes full, we have access to alternate lots in cooperation with the Beachwoods Property Group. These parking lots are located just beyond our adjacent lot, to the west.
Entertainment
After Dinner (10:00pm) on Friday Nights we offer live music with local and regional bands until 1:30am. During the Spring, Summer and Fall, we often have a solo acoustic performer on our Oceanside patio.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

She Crab Soup$12.00
with creamy Sherry & garlic Croutons
Fried Green Tomatoes$8.00
Blue Cheese Dressing + Capers & Red Onion
Angus Beef Fried Rice$12.00
Sautéed Beef, Spiced Jasmine Rice, Spring Vegetables, Garlic, Ginger & Egg + sweet Chili Sauce
Tuna Poke Bowl*$10.00
Raw Tuna, Lime-Cilantro Dressing, Sticky Rice, toasted Seeds, pickled Cucumber, Carrot + Sweet Soy & Chili Sauces
Sautéed NC Shrimp & Grits$12.00
Cheddar heirloom Grits + Trinity Vegetables & Smoked Paprika spiced "Gravy"
Fried Chicken Livers$9.00
Toasted English Muffin BLT + Lemon-Hot Sauce (?) Aioli
P.E.I. Mussels$11.00
White Wine, fresh Dill, Lemon + Crostini
Spicy Wild Boar Meatballs$13.00
House made Linguine, dried Tomato-Brie Cheese Cream, wilted Spinach, Lemon + Pine Nuts
Pepper Seared Rare Tuna Sashimi*$14.00
Baby Shiitake-Wheat Noodle Salad, crisp Wonton, Nori pickled Cucumbers, Ika Salad, pickled Ginger + Soy-Dashi Sauce and Wasabi

Greens

Seven Lettuce Salad$10.00
Field Greens, toasted Pistachios, Goat Cheese, Red Onions, caramelized Red Grapes, Indian Curry Oil + creamy Pistachio Dressing
Classic OB Caesar*$9.00
Crisp Romaine, Pecorino Cheese, toasted Croutons + Lemon-White Anchovy Dressing
Bistro Salad$12.00
Mixed Greens, Pimiento Cheese Crostini, roast Corn, Tomatoes, Hard Boiled Egg, Sunflower Seeds + Creamy Scallion-Buttermilk Dressing

Big Plates

Pan Roasted Duck Breast*$32.00
Herbed Pecorino Polenta "Fries, " (Panel?) wilted Kale, roasted Red Peppers & Pine Nuts + (Both?) Black Pepper Honey & Orange-Grand Marnier Preserves
Grilled Duroc Pork Chop$28.00
Cast Iron baked Cornbread, creamy Summer Slaw + Bread & Butter Pickles
Grilled Yellowfin Tuna*$27.00
Cheddar heirloom Grits, NC Shrimp + Trinity Vegetables & Smoked Paprika spiced "Gravy"
Roast Half Chicken$25.00
Smashed & Fried Potatoes, Shrimp, sautéed Summer Vegetables + Green Olive Tapenade
Panko Crusted Jumbo Lump Crabcake$31.00
Creamy Summer Vegetable, Bean & Potato Succotash + Green Tomato Relish
Pan Seared Sea Scallops$31.00
Roast Corn & Mushroom Risotto + Basil Pesto
Roasted Six Bone Rack of Lamb*$32.00
Grain Salad with Field Peas, local Tomatoes, Feta Cheese, Lemon, Parsley & Virgin Olive Oil + Minted Tatziki Sauce
Grilled Angus Beef Tenderloin or New York Strip*
Potato Hash of Peppers, Onions, roast Corn & Kale + Charred Tomato Steak Sauce
- Tenderloin$35.00
- N.Y. Strip$29.00

What 2,803 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Coastal North Carolina
Best Food
Coastal North Carolina
Great for fine wines
Coastal North Carolina
Good for special occasions
Outer Banks
Best Overall
Outer Banks
Best Food
Outer Banks
Best Service
Outer Banks
Best Ambiance
Outer Banks
Best Value
Outer Banks
Healthy
Outer Banks
Neighborhood gem
Outer Banks
Good for special occasions
Outer Banks
Lively
Outer Banks
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ocean Blvd Bistro and Martini Bar is a culinary gem in the Outer Banks. Known for "amazing food" and "outstanding service," it offers a delightful mix of creative dishes and classic favorites. The "best martinis on the beach" and a charming ambiance make it a must-visit for locals and tourists alike.

2,803 Reviews

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Nicole
Wilmington
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service..as always!! Thank you for a great dinner!!
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Deborah
Philadelphia
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I visit the OB several times a year and always make it a point to dine at this restaurant. I am never disappointed. Food and service are always great!
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Frank
Wilmington
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and server was amazing. Atmosphere was also great.
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Jacqueline
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful! Can’t wait to go again. The food was excellent.
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Lea
Richmond
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We come here for dinner whenever we are in the Outer Banks. The food is always good and the Martini's are sublime. Our waitress was Oksana ( again) and she is excellent. We really enjoy coming here.
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Drew
Richmond
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Red drum over succotash was amazing The vodka martinis with blue cheese stuffed Olives were perfect as always
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Ann Marie
Richmond
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic! And will be returning as soon as possible.
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Judi
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Fried green tomatoes were disappointing for a second time—excessively greasy and tough
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Susan
Wilmington
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant never disappoints! The food is creative and made with the best, freshest ingredients. The service is outstanding, and the appetizers are hearty enough to eat for a meal. (Which makes for a VERY good value!) I had the best specialty cocktail I've tasted in quite a while. And I love the vibe of the place............. I'll NEVER come to the Outer Banks without dining here. It's a must!
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Kathy
Wilmington
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding! Five stars! Always enjoy our evening. Well done!
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FAQs

Ocean Blvd Bistro and Martini Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (252) 261-2546.

Ocean Blvd Bistro and Martini Bar is rated 4.9 stars by 2803 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ocean Blvd Bistro and Martini Bar

4700 N Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Eckner St.
Neighborhood
Kitty Hawk
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Our private lot is on the side of the restaurant by the front door. When the lot becomes full, we have access to alternate lots in cooperation with the Beachwoods Property Group. These parking lots are located just beyond our adjacent lot, to the west.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Donny King
Entertainment
After Dinner (10:00pm) on Friday Nights we offer live music with local and regional bands until 1:30am. During the Spring, Summer and Fall, we often have a solo acoustic performer on our Oceanside patio.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://obbistro.com/
Phone number
(252) 261-2546
Catering
We are capable of providing food and cocktails for a large variety of events, on- or off-premise. We often host birthdays, anniversaries, rehearsal dinners, pharmaceutical dinners, etc. in the restaurant. For larger events such as wedding receptions and large scale anniversary parties, we can cater in your rental property or selected banquet area with a full scale, personally designed menu.
Private party facilities
Within the restaurant, we are capable of seating as many as 22 people upstairs for a semi-private event. In our wine room, we can accommodate up to 12. If needed, we can book the downstairs dining area to handle up to 60.

Ocean Blvd Bistro and Martini Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Grilled Duroc Pork Chop

Bistro Salad

Pan Fried Chicken Livers

Starters

She Crab Soup$12.00

Fried Green Tomatoes$8.00

Angus Beef Fried Rice$12.00

Tuna Poke Bowl*$10.00

Sautéed NC Shrimp & Grits$12.00

Fried Chicken Livers$9.00

P.E.I. Mussels$11.00

Spicy Wild Boar Meatballs$13.00

Pepper Seared Rare Tuna Sashimi*$14.00

Greens

Seven Lettuce Salad$10.00

Classic OB Caesar*$9.00

Bistro Salad$12.00

Big Plates

Pan Roasted Duck Breast*$32.00

Grilled Duroc Pork Chop$28.00

Grilled Yellowfin Tuna*$27.00

Roast Half Chicken$25.00

Panko Crusted Jumbo Lump Crabcake$31.00

Pan Seared Sea Scallops$31.00

Roasted Six Bone Rack of Lamb*$32.00

Grilled Angus Beef Tenderloin or New York Strip*

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Ocean Blvd Bistro and Martini Bar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Ocean Blvd Bistro and Martini Bar restaurant rated?

Is Ocean Blvd Bistro and Martini Bar currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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