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Sandbar & Grille

49252 NC Hwy 12, Buxton, Hatteras Island, NC 27920
252 995 3413
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Ranked #8 of 17 restaurants in Buxton
Price range: RM21 - RM97
Cuisines: American, Seafood, Bar, Sandwiches
Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
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Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 via mobile

I've eaten at the Sandbar for years, several times each year. My last meal there was very disappointing. The serving size was very small on the fresh Tuna and the lettuce and tomato on the side were subpar. I opted for the sandwich without bread because the dinner was pricier and they only offer sides that aren't allergy friendly. Sadly... More

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Tracy, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Unless the sunset view is why you stop here, I would skip eating here. The waitress was definitely more interested in entertaining people sitting at the bar than providing service to the few people who chose to order meals. The prices were on the high side, the quality of the food we ordered was on the low side of fair.... More

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Kalamazoo, Michigan
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10 reviews 10 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013 via mobile

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our meal here. I had the crab cake stuffed flounder and my husband had ribs and shrimp. We were both extremely satisfied! The ribs were tender, meaty, fall off the bone and tasty. The flounder was wonderful with a creamy basil sauce and the shrimp were great. Iaian was our server and he was... More

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Columbus, Ohio
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6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We ate here our last night in Buxton. My husband wasn't feeling too groovy but I was up for some shrimp :-) The restaurant was clean. Our waiter was pleasant and funny. We didn't have any alcohol so I can't comment on their drinks. I'm sure the view of the sound was very nice but it was after 8:00pm on... More

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Charlotte, North Carolina
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

Delicious seafood, great wine, excellent service and gorgeous view of the sunset--what more could you need?!

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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

My girlfriend and I wanted a restaurant with a view when we visited this weekend, the view outside was truly lovely, but other than the waterfront view, everything else was not up to par. We were so disappointed with the food, the pina coladas were so disgusting, we couldn't even finish. Definitely don't recommend this to anyone. The food is... More

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Graham, North Carolina
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7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

I had scallops and my fiance had a pasta dish with crab and shrimp. Both were excellent. Was alittle pricier than we expected from the outside. Looks like a gameroom, bar/grill burger type place. Pricing more like an upscale seafood restaurant. Food was well worth the price just wasn't what we were expecting going in.

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Hatteras Island, North Carolina
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2013

If you want some dependably great food and a fun relaxed atmosphere, find the Sandbar (or the Sandbox as we affectionately call it because it's where we go to play). The Sandbar is one of Hatteras' oldest haunts and was rebuilt (in a different location) after Hurricane Isabel. Great appetizers, big portions, good prices.

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Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
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24 reviews 24 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2013

We have to visit this place when we are near Cape Hatteras. The crab cakes are great but the Ribs are the best in NC we have ever found. The sound view is beautiful too.

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Strongsville, Ohio
1 review
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2012

My husband and I are repeating visitors to the Outer Banks area from Ohio. We decided to have a destination wedding there in 2011. After our beach wedding, we organized a wedding dinner here and I couldn't have picked a better place! From the beginning, the owners were very accommodating, friendly, and easy to work with. The food was AMAZING,... More

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