Big Al's Soda Fountain and Grill
Diner and American Restaurant$$$$
Manteo
"Fountain drinks, burgers & seafood are GREAT"(8 Tips)
"The rootbeer float is the best I have ever had."(2 Tips)
"Excellent service and the milkshakes were perfect!"(4 Tips)
"Excellent,Hummus Sandwich!"(7 Tips)
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Shawn ShaunMay 15, 2017Big Al burger amazingly good especially that coke cola sauce. Don't sleep on it and desert cookie pie out of this world.
- Heather KempJune 17, 2013Find the Pepsi bottle in the display case in the waiting area and tell someone at the front desk before you're seated. Excellent service and the milkshakes were perfect!
Jessica MorganApril 19, 2014BLT was good...kids meals are $6.99 and don't include a drink...crab cake sandwich and tuna melt just okay...Reuben was good...wouldn't come back again.
Kevin GAugust 23, 2014Unexpectedly had a few seafood options on the menu, try the fried jumbo shrimp!
Monica CAugust 17, 2014I expected more from this place. There was nothing wrong with it but it was just "ok." Be sure to check to see if they're open if you are planning to stop by in the off-season.
Wes WMay 30, 2014Very cool place, my only complaint was that my burger was a bit overcooked and bland. However, everything else was phenomenal!
- DJ RoseJuly 24, 2010The rootbeer float is the best I have ever had. Every facet of our experience was amazing.
Todd JohnsonMay 12, 2011The Drafty with fries and root beer float was super. But don't come here if you like Pepsi :D
Jessica RoseJuly 24, 2010Good food for the price. Excellent atmosphere. Slow, but every place in OBX is!
Chris TSeptember 2, 2013No longer has the Pibb chocolate cake, and the lack of Pibb memorabilia is dissapointing
Tim KinseyJuly 24, 2013Atmosphere is only good thing about this place. Good was just OK. I've had better burgers at home
Billy ArnoldAugust 14, 2019WAY overpriced... $9 for all kids meals. Crazy Nazis about seating, even though the place is half empty. Never again.
Ben HaubrichMay 24, 2012Last time we were here, everything was great. Now its just kind of meh. Chicken was overcooked, and the milkshake was tiny..
Matthew GriswoldJuly 20, 2011Very busy and slow at lunch, but expected. Took forever to just get our drinks..
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Classic fare in a fun 50s atmosphere. Featuring a soda fountain, jukebox, dance floor, gameroom, gift shop and a collection of Coke memorabilia. The menu offers fresh burgers, local seafood, all-American sandwiches & entrees, signature salads, a kids menu, and homemade pies and cakes for dessert.
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
(252) 473-5570
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