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Rundown Cafe

5218 Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
252- 255-0026
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Ranked #14 of 47 restaurants in Kitty Hawk
Cuisines: Seafood
Good for: Families with children, Bar scene, Local cuisine, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Takeout, Late Night, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Bar scene, Local cuisine, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Takeout, Late Night, Dessert
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Washington DC, District of Columbia
Top Contributor
55 reviews 55 reviews
49 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW

I'm not sure what I was expecting from this restaurant. I guess maybe some steel band music or something to remind me of trips to the caribbean. We ate there for the first time and we weren't impressed enough to plan a return trip anytime. The inside is colorful and there are plenty of tables. There is an upper deck... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW via mobile

Me and my boyfriend recently ate at Rundown Cafe on Monday night. Apparently it was their fried chicken night, which according to the waitress was a big deal at this place. We took her word for it to see what it was all about and it was absolutely phenomenal!! I felt like I was at my grandmas house having a... More

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Virginia Beach, Virginia
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

I loved the laid back feeling at Rundown Cafe and the fact that I could see the ocean in between the vacation homes. They have a great balcony with plenty of room to eat and relax. Staff is very friendly.

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ohio
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25 reviews 25 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

Our party of 9 had dinner this evening at the Rundown Cafe. 3rd time my wife and I have been there and as the previous two times, great food at reasonable prices. Their menu selection is quite nice with some fun drink options. Fun place with really great staff. Mandy has been our server each time we've been there and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013 via mobile

the food was pretty good. chicken tacos were cooked to perfection and the staff was every good about making sure the drink refills kept coming.

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Virginia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

I saw a interview with the owner of this cool restaurant on the local cable access channel and thought we'd give it a try. The rundown soup was tasty with chunks of fish and sweet potato in a coconut milk base. SSSOOO good. Perfect on a cool spring afternoon but it would also be very nice when it cools down... More

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Springfield, Virginia
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5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

The Rundown Café is a great place for those who are tired of menus filled with fried foods. I usually order the hummus appetizer as a lunch entrée--and still have enough to share. The salads are fresh and ginger dressing is a nice change from the ordinary. The fish tacos are a favorite for most at my table. We have... More

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North Carolina
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11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

This is a small restaurant and bar and they are not being pretentious obviously, from the name. Their food is fresh and the flavors are wonderful. Be sure to have their ginger vinaigrette if you order a salad and the ubiquitous fish tacos are wonderful. A huge side of black beans, rice, salsa and quacamole came with it. We will... More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

We came here while on vacation. We saw it online & on Tripadvisor. Great ratings! DID NOT DISAPPOINT!! We were immediately seated, even though it was busy. We were told it was so busy because it was fried chicken night. Our waitress came over right away. Took our drink & app order. We had everything so quickly. It was if... More

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Southern Shores, North Carolina
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55 reviews 55 reviews
37 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

Spicy Island food in a cozy atmosphere; super service. I could eat everything on the app menu; I especially like the Conch Fritters with the hot slaw. I had the fish (Mahi) salad, it was huge, and loaded with sprouts, greens, carrots, etc,. We also ordered the Jerk fish (Mahi), and it was lathered with the jerk sauce. Two nice... More

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