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Big Al's Restaurant and Grill

716 S. Highway 64/264, Highway 64/264, Manteo, NC 27954
252 473 5570
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Ranked #15 of 24 restaurants in Manteo
Cuisines: American
Good for: Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Dessert
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Senior Contributor
39 reviews 39 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

This restaurant came highly recommended by friends and locals as a must "go" place to eat. I understand that the mentality on the island is "island time", but this restaurant took it to a whole other meaning. We were in there for almost 2 hours after being seated immediately. We had to wait fifteen minutes before our drink orders were... More

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Walkertown
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33 reviews 33 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

This place is good to go to if you are nostalgic. Coke memorabilia is everywhere. The meatloaf is great as well as the patty melt and the chocolate cookie dough pie. Other burgers are average. Sweet potato fries are good and so are the malts.

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Huntington, West Virginia
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27 reviews 27 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

Stopped in at Big Al's three times while we were in the area (& purposely drove the 45 minutes from Avon, NC for their peanut butter-chocolate milkshake). Their bean burger was great. The chicken salad sandwich (on marbeled rye bread - yum) had chucks of chicken & was to die for. (Went back the second time just for their chicken... More

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Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013 via mobile

This is a restaurant to avoid if you are looking for good food and caring service. The shrimp had not been cleaned before battering and frying - they still had their veins and swimmerettes...yuch! French fries cold and hard. Milkshake with minimal ice cream was small in size and cost almost $5. Waitress only checked back when we were done... More

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Hampton, Virginia
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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013 via mobile

Fun for the parents and the kids. Typical burger fare, but the Coca-cola fanatics will absolutely love it! Our "go-to" restaurant when we visit Manteo as everyone enjoys the visit. Put some coins in the juke box and have a blast!

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Roanoke, Virginia
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

On Sunday, we (my boyfriend and I) got a late lunch at Big Al's, which is not far from where we were staying. I had looked at the menu online and it seemed like a nice place. Which it was! Right when you enter, you can tell they have a Coca-Cola theme. Coke memorabilia is EVERYWHERE! The back of the... More

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Morrisville, North Carolina
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Have been here each of the past three summers, and will be back this year. Good burgers and sandwiches, and a fun place for the kids. Friendly service as well. We've learned to come for a later lunch, to avoid the rush.

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Corydon, Indiana
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

If you like diner food and Coke decor, this is your place. Was very good food and just a pleasant place to have lunch. Check out the model care display too!

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Massillon, Ohio, United States
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

Stopped in today for the 3rd time and was pleasantly surprised! James, our server was excellent. We did not have to wait in line for long at all. The food was brought to our table in a timely manner, and very good in quality. Atmosphere is unlike any other in a good way. Gift shop brought back memories of a... More

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Lynchburg, Virginia, United States
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 via mobile

Its OK... we went for the first time today. It was great service but the food is average nothing special or particularly good. Extremely overpriced for the portions. I would not recommend it. My husband got the fried cod and I got the chicken strips.

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