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Rundown Cafe

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5218 Virginia Dare Trl N
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

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(252) 255-0026
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Rundown Cafe - Kitty Hawk, NC
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The Rundown Cafe is a nice, little restaurant. Whatever you do, make sure you come here and get their Rundown soup. It is delicious. It's fishy, and sweet and all around excellent.

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Get the soup 8/9/2010

The Rundown Cafe is a nice, little restaurant. Whatever you do, make sure you come here and get their Rundown soup. It is delicious. It's fishy, and sweet and all around excellent. more
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My favortie place in the Outer Banks 11/5/2007

We have vacationed in the Outer Banks for since i was 6 years old (21 years now), and of all the restaurants and all the places that I have gone to eat--The Rundown is my absolute favorite!! The atmosphere is so chill, and the food is amazing. I have never had anything that I didnt LOVE...however, my all time favorite is the rundown, its probably the best soup/bisque I have ever had. Nothing compares. I love going to the Tsunami Bar and just relaxing with my husband or eating down stairs with our children. It's a great place, and it puts a smile on my face. (wow, that rhymes). It's just rad. Pros: Excellent food for a really good price, healthy cuisine, not greasy more
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Great service, to die for salads ! 7/29/2005

For 3 years in a row we have eaten at Rundown. We love the casual atmosphere, and love eating upstairs to view the ocean and feel the breeze! The salads with grilled tuna or chicken on skewers are wonderful, and the Journey's End dressing and homemade Ginger Vinagrette are soooooo good. A great value, 5 of us eat for under $60, the service is terrific as well as the food. Our favorite place to eat every year ! Pros: Food, Service, Atmosphere Cons: None ! more
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Best of the Outer Banks 11/9/2004

The Rundown Cafe has been a local's favorite for many years. It has a pacific rim/caribbean/seafood based menu, but there are plenty of meals for ""American"" tastes as well. Prices are excellent (entrees top out at about $16, and the tuna burrito is a serious bargain at about $7), the ambience is friendly and the beers are cold. Make sure to meet Mike, the hard working owner. The specials of the day always feature the best of local seafood. You will find the Rundown near the Kitty Hawk pier. I have been to this place more than 50 times over the years, and it is by far and away my favorite OBX restaurant. If you are just visiting, or an Outer Banks regular, do yourself a favor and try the Rundown Cafe! Bob Pros: Seafood, Prices, Ambience more
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A tropics styled restaurant featuring exotic island table fare from around the world with ocean views, outdoor decks, and live music.

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  • The idea of the Rundown cafe was born in 1993 from tropical travel adventures and a love for the fresh exciting foods of the Islands.”Rundown” is the name of a coconut milk, fish chowder so named “Because Mon it run down so good!” We imported the name and the soup to the Outer Banks, and the Rundown Cafe was born... Over the years, our recipes developed into an eclectic blend of Pacific Rim and Caribbean fusion. We just call it “Island Food”. In addition to our main dining room we added the Tsunami Bar, our nostalgic surf themed dining room upstairs, or enjoy appetizers and drinks on our latest addition the ocean view “Hula Deck”. Located on The Beach Road or Old Hwy 12 overlooking the Atlantic. Look for the giant koi pond where the kids can feed the fish. Relaxation, value, and good healthy exciting new foods is our focus. Come get a taste of the Islands Mon!

Editorial

  • A local hangout with Caribbean and Polynesian flavors served up on a deck overlooking the ocean.

  • 5/3/2005 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon. - Sat. 11:30am - 10pm;Sun. 12am - 10pm
  • Payments: Master Card, American Express, Discover, Visa
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