John's Drive In

This is a drive-up, order at the window, wait around, get your name called, grab your food and go kinda beach place. Just perfect for the area. I drove up and parked right in front and ordered at the window. I was told the dolphin bite basket was probably their most popular thing (and the folks in front of me ordered it) so I got it, too. It comes with a side + hushpuppies; I got coleslaw. You can also get fries or fried okra (normally I'm a fried okra fan, but I had seen from other google posts that they looked like your typical, frozen fried okra and I've had that too many times. My apologies to John's if they batter and fry their okra there). I also ordered a large, chocolate shake. I then stood by my car (they have few benches to wait on, most people wait in their car with the window

An OBX classic, my family has been coming here for their legendary crab cake for generations. This spot has such a laid back atmosphere to it. You can feel the salty spirit of the OBX back in the day before it got so crowded. The picnic/eating area makes for a really campy setting, great for editorial images.

Absolutely love Johns. The food is always on point and the ice cream always hits the spot. Chili dog is amazing. Burgers. Fantastic! Fries always crisp. It could benefit from some better shade on the eating area. My kids always ask to go for icecream at John’s.

Hands down the best milkshakes and mahi boats at the beach. I woudk place a bet they have the best shakes in the world !!! They are the perfect thickness and freshest tasting. The dolphin boats with the Cajun remalade sauce is amazing. Can’t beat the price of this meal either, pup cups are a plus and the staff always is giving water to the dogs outside . And cant beat the address. The ocean is right across the dune . My fav place to go at the beach !!!

Parking was definitely an issue, even close to 1:30. Waited long time for food. But love their dolphin fish sub!!! Overall an hour from when i first drove by full lot til we left.