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We have been serving the Outer Banks, NC for the past 10 years, with our very own twist on food from around the world – and around the block.Our local seafood menu is designed to cover all types of tastes, so even the pickiest member of your party will find something they enjoy.We’re a laid back, fun and offer a casual dining experience for the entire family. We offer a kids menu, so everyone will find their happy place.We laugh a lot and smile because we enjoy what we do here. We hope you enjoy your time here at our local OBX bar and grill, and on vacation at the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks
CUISINES
Bar, Seafood, American
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed 1 week ago

We can always count on Mama Kwan's for a great meal and a groovy vibe! If we can, we always opt to eat at the bar; the bartenders are great. I had binged on soft shell crabs at lunch and wanted something a bit lighter...and "cleaner", maybe heavy on veggies. Mama's Garbage Plate was perfect! We asked a bunch of questions about the restaurant and t-shirts and always got a friendly answer. Keep up the good work guys, hope to return in September for family vacation!More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

I'm going to be honest with you - you will go here more than once! They have THE BEST first tacos anywhere AND treat yourself the frozen Mango Margarita. You're welcome :)

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed April 14, 2023 via mobile

Do you know how to tell a good restaurant when you’re on vacation…you visit it on the way into town and again as your last official act. We did just that during our week in Rodanthe. Food and service couldn’t have been better. The MainTai...and Bahama Mama were perfection.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed March 20, 2023

Both my wife and I ordered the wrap, and they were delicious. Lots of meat and the teriyaki seasoning only added to the flavor. Both of us had fries and they were like I like them, crisp on the outside and softer on the inside....Service was excellent, though this was after the lunch rush and the place wasn't too busy. It's our first visit here and, from looking the menu, we will return.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed March 16, 2023 via mobile

We enjoyed our meal here. We had the coconut shrimp and fish tacos. They have good drinks too. My favorite was that some of the drinks come in souvenir cups, we now have a pretty ceramic mermaid cup to remember our trip by!

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed January 15, 2023 via mobile

Portions, portions, portions…..very small for the price. The food was good but we felt we were getting a lunch portion at a dinner price. Very obvious they cut them down. We’ve been going to MQ’s for the past 10 years.

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed November 30, 2022 via mobile

This is more a sports bar kind of environment. The staff were very pleasant and service was fast. The place is small and it was relativiely busy so we sat at the bar. There were locals and tourists there and all seemed nice and easy...going. I ordered the Mahi Fish Tacos and they were great. They are not already made so you get everything on your plate, hot and fresh, and tortilla's warm and in aluminum foil to stay warm then you make the tacos yourself (other places I've had fish tacos, even in the Keys, were served assembled already). Great place to go with daily drink specials and they feature the Bahama Momma.More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed November 30, 2022 via mobile

Fish tacos are very good! If I could have eaten more, I would have. Nice seating area outisde if you chose. Good and fast customer service. I will definitely be back if in the area. Try the tacos. You won't regret it.

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed November 20, 2022

This restaurant is so fun and different from any other restaurant I've experienced. The food is healthy and fresh, and for the most part, there are options if you want a richer dish. The Special Occasion pasta is a good one for comfort food, and...the drinks are amazing.More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed October 22, 2022 via mobile

Cool menu with a variety of food and drinks. The food was decent. We couldn’t try the drinks because we had to order to-go. The Halloween decorations were too scary for our young kids. That diminished the otherwise good vibes. NOT for families with children.

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed September 21, 2022 via mobile

This time we sat at the bar for a few drinks, although we’ve eaten here a number of times. The bar staff were friendly and made the drinks quickly! The drinks that come in the fun glasses are a good idea and you get a...keepsake. Although it’s small, overall a nice bar and restaurant.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed September 14, 2022

All of restaurants are looking for return visits, and this was just that. Been here before with different people and have to say each time has been special. Pretty busy, but staff was friendly, and service was good. We even went home with some awesome...leftovers ( even for those of you who despise a reheat, or refrigerated items).More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed September 12, 2022

We stopped here for lunch because we wanted something different. The food here was delicious, and the service was excellent! Wish there was a place at home that served this type of food.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed September 12, 2022 via mobile

Service was great, even though they were very busy they had added extra seating outside in a large event style tent. We agreed to first available seating and the wait was about 20 minutes less than they had told us to expect. The waitress quickly...and warmly greeted us and took drink orders. She was back quickly and after putting in our food order which was delivered quickly, warm and fresh by another staff member. Food was delicious, one of our favorites from this trip! We would definitely go back our only disappointment was they do not offer sweet tea as a drink option.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed September 12, 2022

Go here every time we are in the area. Frozen drinks are always great. Good specials, fish, tacos. Haven't had anything bad here. Several selections for kids too.

Date of visit: June 2022
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