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 Big Al's - it rocks! 7/23/2010
Reviewer: Mary R Clark from Richmond, VA USA
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Big Al's for lunch is one of the most important family traditions we celebrate each year during our vacation to the OBX. Co-owner Vanessa (Big Al's wife in real life) is so sweet to remember us, and the visits with Big Al when he's happened to be there were such fun. The food is yummy, the music is tops, the decor is fascinating - This is definitely a five-star restaurant which we return to again and again and again ... Love all of you!
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 Eh 7/9/2010
Reviewer: S from Ohio
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I wasn't expecting miracles here, but honestly, I could get a better meal at Steak n' Shake. I had the grilled chicken sandwich and it was fine, but my side order of onion rings (only six onion rings, mind you) was flat out cold. The food took 45 minutes to come out even though we were literally the only ones in the restaurant, and the server neglected refills and forgot my sister's fries until the last second.
It's a cute place, I guess, but they need to concentrate WAY more on the food so that it catches up with the WAY overplayed decor.
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Flashback fun, Diner food, pleasant diversion 9/28/2009
Reviewer: Tony from Hanover PA
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Good theme restaurant. Decent food with variety that goes beyond Burgers and shakes. Even though those are the best. Always had good service. The staff helped us plan three different birthday parties. One was before we even arrived on the Banks. Got a set up for 10 to 15 people to celebrate the big day.
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 Yes, I did dance !! 9/28/2009
Reviewer: Robin Stanley from Stanley, Va.
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We very much enjoyed the restaurant. Especially with a little background with Capt. Al. Made it even more fun. Steak and Salad were good !!
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Awesome place! 9/28/2009
Reviewer: Crys from Arkansas
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This was a great place! The food and atmosphere were really good. The kiddos loved the dance floor. Everything we had was very good. (shrimp, buffet, chicken)
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Great Food, Great Time and Memories 5/21/2009
Reviewer: Anonymous from Somewhere in Cyberspace
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We three couples (fromIndiana, Michigan, and Tennessee) absolutely love to go to Big Al's. Our visit yesterday was so much fun. The waitress was excellent plus plus....making us feel right at home. Our visit with Mrs Big Al was great. She was quite interested in Michigan....she was born there and has never been back. By the way, the scallops are great....as well as everything we experienced. Thanks Mr. & Mrs. Big Al. Sittlers, Manns, and Manns
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The Best 5/20/2009
Reviewer: Dawn from Edenton,Norrth Carolina
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This is a really great place to go with your kids, the dance floor rocks and the food is wonderful. The milkshakes and malts are great, the service is real wonderful, we love the fiftys theme - if you want a blast from the past go to BIG ALS
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Awesome! 5/20/2009
Reviewer: Joe Monroe from MD
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Excellent food! We really enjoyed the seafood and desserts. Probably the fairest prices anywere. We fed our family of eight for under $100.00
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great food 5/18/2009
Reviewer: Paul W. from Whiteville, NC
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We're seafood lovers - and I got the very best fried oysters that I have eaten - ever!! Great atmosphere - service was great and price was right.
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My kids love Big Al's! 9/23/2007
Reviewer: Dee from Pittsburgh, PA
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Every time we visit the OBX my kids request we stop & eat at Big Al's. Nice family friendly atmospher and the food is good!!!
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Touristy 9/15/2007
Reviewer: tim from KDH, NC
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Over priced - they make you go pay in a gift shop, save your time and money - stay away.
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 yuck 9/3/2007
Reviewer: Avalon Pier troll from Chambersburg Pa.
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Terrible atmos. terrible food. torrist trap gift shop w/junk that a torrist wouldn't even buy!
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Excellant 7/27/2007
Reviewer: Big Al from Pleasantville.N. Y.
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First time there and it was all that I was told about it. Hamburger and shakes were the best. I would like to know when you get your new T-Shirts. BigAl1930@,msn.com
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Excellant 7/27/2007
Reviewer: Big Al from Pleasantville.N. Y.
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First time there and it was all that I was told about it. Hamburger and shakes were the best.
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Fun Spot 7/2/2007
Reviewer: Melody from Manteo
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Love the nachos with the homemade salsa. The black beans and rice are excellant. Milk shakes are the best!
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Great Family Restaurant 6/26/2007
Reviewer: Donna Geddes from Geneva, Ohio
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Good food, good fun for the whole family
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Great Place to Eat 6/25/2007
Reviewer: David from DuBois, PA
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My family and I really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. My daughter got the biggest kick out of dancing in the restaurant. The next time we come to the outer banks we will definitely stop in
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Nice 1950's Style Dinner 6/22/2007
Reviewer: Matt from Richmond, VA
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This is a great place to visit if you are looking for good ol fashion american food in 50's style surroundings. They have a dance floor with a juke box will all of the classic tunes. They have more Coke a Cola memorabilia than I have ever seen in one place. The burgers, fries & shakes are great so are the deserts but as for anything else it is kind of hit and miss. It is worth the trip to Manteo, Nc to visit Big Al's plus there are some really nice shops to visit within walking distance when you are done eating.
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The best 6/22/2007
Reviewer: Cameran Casablanca from Laguna, CA
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I adored the Coca-Cola themed atmosphere very much. My family and I visit Manteo at least four times a year and always stop for the great service!!!
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Big Al's at OBX 6/18/2007
Reviewer: Mary from West Lafayette, IN
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I have been going to Big Al's since 2003. I went as a friend recommended it and I am so grateful to her. I love the place, decoration, family environment and employees willingness to do a good job. You can't miss on this great chance for great music, memorabilia and cool dancing floor! Shakes are a must have:)
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Don't do it! 6/6/2007
Reviewer: Lisa from KDH
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This place was bad. We went there last year. The service was awful. The foreign waiter kept wanting to discuss politics. The service was slow and the food was run of the mill junk. Nothing special here, folks.
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Coke, coke everywhere! 5/18/2007
Reviewer: The Lewis Family from Deerfield Beach, Florida
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A must see collection! We really enjoyed ourselves. Kid friendly place. Food was great, and so was our service; thanks to Martin! You won't, however, find breakfast here. Friendly cashier, Aida, told us too go to Grits Grill, on the beach. Now, that is what we call, "Southern Hospitally!"
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dont mess with the big bopper! 2/21/2007
Reviewer: Tami Brown from Hebron MD
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This place is great! Food is yummy~ love the titles~ Sandra Lee ~ Our family loves to dance and get the I danced at Big Al's sticker! The place is busy~ but you are on vacation~what's your hurry? enjoy the jukebox music, the ice cream. Relax and enjoy life a little bit on OBX! Our family has been going to Big Al's for a long time! it's like a family friend!
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GREAT 2/12/2007
Reviewer: RW&MAFITZGERALD from RICHMOND,VA
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WE ARE SAD WHEN IT IS CLOSED FOR SEVERAL MONTHS IN THE WINTER. WE LOVE TO GO GET HAND DIPPED MILK SHAKES. PRIME RIB IS GREAT, OYSTERS ARE GOOD AND HAVEN'T HAD ANY BAD FOOD. DOES GET CROWDED IN SUMMER BUT IT IS NOT THAT BAD. TAKE MY GRANDKIDS THERE AND THEY LOVE TO GET IN THE FLOOR AND DANCE. GREAT PLACE TO GO.
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BAD SERVICE 11/28/2006
Reviewer: Chrissy from Maryland
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We went to Big Al's for what reason I do not know. We ordered sandwiches and fries that's it, we waited for our sodas for almost 20 min adn then 1 1/2 hours for our food. If you want to wait almost 2 hours for sandwiches by all means go to Big Al's.
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bad 8/30/2006
Reviewer: anonymous from local
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I took my guests there, in for the week, at their request and was excited to try the place cause had heard that is was so family oriented. There were terrible nauseous odors at back door and terrible odors and visuals in the bathrooms. There was a sign in bathroom asked that bad stuff be reported but waitress and all staff so overworked I didnt' have the heart to stop them to add a disgruntled comment to their day. Service was good. Ambiance ok and food fair, not great, especially in the competitive region of restaurants.
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 Good sodas - food ok 7/30/2006
Reviewer: Dave F from McCandless twp, PA
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We eat here almost every year. Not sure why.
The food is ok but the icecream, sodas and floats are pretty good. I'm amused at how they force you to pay in the gift shop. Don't go here and ask for Pepsi! There's Coca cola everwhere! My in-laws enjoyed the 50's music playing on the Juke box.
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gimmicky garbage 6/12/2006
Reviewer: JJay from Poughkeepsie, NY
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The food stinks. Tourist trap!
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Don't bother 5/17/2006
Reviewer: Julie from Huntington, NY
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The food was terrible and service slow and uncaring, What a let down!!
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Don't bother 5/17/2006
Reviewer: Julie from Huntington, NY
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The food was terrible and service slow and uncaring, What a let down!!
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Burgers are not that great 9/14/2005
Reviewer: Dawn from Mech., VA
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Great atmosphere if you love coca-cola. The burgers are a big disappointment--nothing more than an overcooked soy bean burger. My 3 year old did enjoy her milkshake, though.
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Great shakes and ice cream! 8/5/2005
Reviewer: Melody from Ocean Isle, NC
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We eat hhere everytime we vaction on the Outer Banks. Would not miss it! The fries are always crisp and the specials are wonderful. Be warned...it's popular in the summer so you could have a wait to be seated and the food is cooked to order so the kitchen can get backed up when busy.
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Great Big Al Burger 6/4/2005
Reviewer: Arthur Gurganus from Hampton, VA
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Really enjoyed the The Big Al Burger. I eat here every time I'm in OBX.
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Tourist trap 2/16/2005
Reviewer: Chris Smolinski from Westminster, MD
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Overpriced, slow, average food. If you're in Maneo, visit the Weeping Radish instead.
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Poor aty best 10/26/2004
Reviewer: Anonymous from Somewhere in Cyberspace
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Unless you are a Coke fanatic, this place will leave you flat and it is a tourist dream come true. It has poor food, service is slow, and you have to pass the tourist junk counter to pay your bill. Avoid this place unless everything else is closed.
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So, So... 10/26/2004
Reviewer: KT Mae from Chester, VA
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Interesting & fun decor/atmosphere. Great concept, but the Food is disappointing!!
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OVERPRICED 8/16/2004
Reviewer: Sarah from PA
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You are paying for the atmosphere.
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Big Al's, update 4/19/2004
Reviewer: Rob from Somewhere in Cyberspace
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Had to downgrade them one star for this year. Place was overwhelmed at lunch, too few servers, too long to wait. Food remained consistent, so hopefully this was only a one time event.
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Good Place for a Family Lunch 1/24/2004
Reviewer: Neil from Caldwell, NJ, USA
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This place is made up to look like a '50s drive-in, but 99% of the "memorabelia" on the walls in Coca-Cola themed, so I have my doubts that this place is really owned by anyone named Al (Big or otherwise). It can get croweded, but sitting at the counter isn't so bad. The best part is that everything is made to order (no heat lamps here), and the prices aren't too bad for a tourist trap.
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Big Al's 1/3/2004
Reviewer: Anonymous from Somewhere in Cyberspace
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Fun place to go. Food o.k.
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Must see at Manteo 11/28/2003
Reviewer: Rob from Somewhere in Cyberspace
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We always stop for lunch when visiting the Aquarium or Christmas Shop. Lots of fun, good burger and fries, good service. The atmosphere is great!
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Fun restaurant 11/17/2003
Reviewer: Anonymous from Somewhere in Cyberspace
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This is a fun place to take the family. The food is fun but nothing special.
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Ya Hoooo 11/11/2003
Reviewer: jill from pa
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Had a great time at Al's been there 3 times. My momma is big on the 50's theme. Always clean....Only complaint....someone keeps marking up the womens room with graffiti and the only reason that's a complaint, is because I talked to a worker there they said they keep cleaning it off but it's there every week....felt bad for her. I kind of thought the graffiti added to the 'theme' of the place (plus it gave me something to do when I sat down LOL)
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Lot's of fun 11/7/2003
Reviewer: Ace Mclean from Reading, PA
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This place was pretty neet. They have great burgers and onion rings. Not exactly "beachy", but the good food and service overcome the cartoonish atmosphere.
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Reminder: The reviews are the opinion of the poster, and are not necessarily shared by the ownership of OBX Connection. The poster is solely responsible for the content of their review.
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