John's Drive In

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3716 Virginia Dare Trl N
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
OPEN FOR OUR 44TH SEASON! An Outer Banks tradition, John's has been a favorite with locals and vacationers since 1977! Serving Fresh Tuna and Fried Dolphin served with homemade tartar sauce or fresh made cocktail sauce. Also available many flavor of malt, fresh fruit milkshake and other tasty ice cream treats. John's gives free ice cream to dogs, horses, rabbits, skunks and any other type of pet that you would bring to John's would earn you a "puppy cup." *please note that we are not able to accept food orders 15 minute prior to closing.*

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4.0193 reviews
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Ellie T.
5/24/2025

Been coming here for years. This is THE spot to go after a long day at the beach for a chill lunch. The burgers are affordable and delicious and the milkshakes are to die for tooo!! They have...

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Cindy H.
8/8/2025

Had to try this place as we had a wonderful meal catered by the owner, the day before ( will be in our Scratch Kitchen review). I had the crab cake sandwich, which prob was one of the best ever!...

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Sean F.
7/25/2024

John's is up there with that now-defunct Tastee Freez in Coraopolis, PA as the best ice cream I've ever had. I came here in the late-80s and it was great then, and is just as great today. The ice...

Jason J.
8/17/2025

Any review under a 5 needs to be deleted . Best freshest milkshakes and awesome fish baskets. Old school beach surf vibe. My go to every trip awesome staff who handles the crowds with ease. Plus...

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Dave W.
5/16/2024

Classic place, used to go here when I was a kid. Glad to see it's still here and thriving.

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