Dinky's Waterfront Restaurant

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4.5

( 16 reviews )

Delis, Seafood, Bar & Grill

Open 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM See Hours

57980 North Carolina Hwy 12, Hatteras, NC 27943, United States

+1 2529-862-020

Introducing Dinky's Waterfront Restaurant, a renowned establishment located in a picturesque waterfront setting. With a prime location on the waterfront, this restaurant offers a unique dining experience, combining scenic views with exquisite cuisine. Dinky's Waterfront Restaurant prides itself on delivering a memorable dining experience, with a menu curated to satisfy even the most discerning palates. From succulent seafood dishes to delectable appetizers and mouthwatering entrees, each dish is expertly crafted using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. With a team of skilled and passionate chefs, Dinky's Waterfront Restaurant ensures that every meal is a culinary delight. Whether it's a romantic dinner for two, a family gathering, or a celebratory event, this restaurant offers a welcoming atmosphere and attentive service. Experience the charm and elegance of Dinky's Waterfront Restaurant, where exceptional food and breathtaking views intertwine to create an unforgettable dining experience.

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Wheelchair-accessible seating
Upmarket
Credit cards
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
Cocktails
Bar on site
Solo dining
Trendy
Tourists

Reviews

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Amélie

March 22, 2024

Dinky’s was an overall “okay” restaurant. The view was amazing and our server was very sweet and attentive. Wouldn’t say the food was anything too spectacular. My pasta lacked flavor and my fiancé said the same for his steak. We still ate the majority of our food and had an overall good experience. Probably won’t be back but not upset that we went.

Mariel henkoff

March 22, 2024

FRESH SEAFOOD!!! ... expertly cooked, presented and served. The drinks were fantastic. Their key lime pie was the perfect finisher with a wonderful old fashion. No outdoor patio but a beautiful view of the harbour and sunset from a second floor bar and casual dining area. Thanks so much for a wonderful meal. Great service, great time.

Narissa kentfield

March 22, 2024

We had to tuck in here to hide from a storm while boating. We ended up staying at the motel nextdoor and had dinner at Dinky's- despite the silly name- the food was INCREDIBLE! We shared 2 appetizers- the crab ravioli and artichoke dip then shared the seafood pasta- AMAZING! Olivia, our bartender- we ate at the bar- shared with us her life experiences living down here. She was adorable and made the crazy drinks people ordered- nobody just ordered rum and coke here- while chatting us up. Loved her and this place.

Broken .exe.

March 22, 2024

The service was excellent and the food was good. Definitely recommend the crab cake. It was probably the best I'd ever had.

Kevin miller

March 22, 2024

Always a great experience at Dinky's! Had the "Crab Stack"...a crab cake, topped with a soft shell crab, topped with more crab meat! 🦀 Delicious!

Melanie wheeler

March 22, 2024

Had a party of 6 of us show up ay 5pm on a Friday. Overall, the place was great! Trevor waited on us and he was a very pleasant and enjoyable person to have as our waiter. The service was great from everyone in the place and it lead to a very friendly and good atmosphere. I had a cucumber martini which was nice and refreshing and had a strong pour which was great. The apps were tasty, calamari was fried nice and crispy, and the blue crab ravioli was superb! I had the seafood pescatore for our main and overall it was a good dish! The pasta and sauce were nice, the mussels and scallops were superb, the clams were a little gritty but I'm not sure if theres anything you can do about that. Also couldn't help but pick off my partner's steamed platter! It looked too good not to! If you're down that way, you should definitely give this place a try!

Debora shinew

March 22, 2024

Visited during long weekend, great atmosphere for a sunset dinner with beautiful pink sky and the service was very quick. Crabs cakes, seafood platter, chicken Parmesan and desserts taste is exotic.

Edwin leung

March 22, 2024

Cons: - Not impressed with bathroom, especially for a place like this. Upgrade needed - Hand Soap was empty (Hygiene is key), long line to use since its just one. This Should be improved for future! - Food looked good. Seafood tasted AMAZING. However, the chicken parmesan could be better. -A bit Pricey but hey that’s part of it. Pros: —— - Great service! Staff was courteous and always checking on how we were doing. Great folks! They refilled our drinks. Helped when one of our kids spilled- Amazing! - The water views are on point! Awesome views! - We were early and didn’t have to wait too long to be seated once it opened. -Ordered food came fast enough. No issues there at all!!! - Tuna appetizer was amazing! Of course, for those that love the spice. I devoured it hastily. Great job folks!