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Capt'n Franks — Restaurant in Kitty Hawk

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Capt'n Franks
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Old-fashioned, laid-back fast-food eatery serving up hot dogs, seafood & beer since 1975.
Nearby attractions
Regional Public Beach Access - Kitty Hawk
3840 N Va Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
Theatre of Dare
3848 N Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
301 W Kitty Hawk Rd, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
Wright Brothers Garage Monument
3839-3857 Moor Shore Rd, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
Nearby restaurants
Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar
3730 N Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949, United States
Stack'em High Pancakes MP 4.5
3801 N Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
I Got Your Crabs Shellfish Market and Oyster Bar
3809 N Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
Himalaya Indian Cuisine
3723 N Croatan Hwy Unit 5E, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
BEACHSIDE BITES
3723 N Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
Two Roads Tavern
3833 N Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
Josephine's Sicilian Kitchen
3701 N Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
Outer Banks Boil Company
3701 N Croatan Hwy # F, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949, United States
Lili's Cafe
3701 N Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
TRIO Restaurant & Market
3708 N Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
Nearby hotels
Holiday Inn Express Kitty Hawk – Outer Banks by IHG
3915 N Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
Mattress Firm Outer Banks
4001 N Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
Buccaneer Motel
3512 N Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
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Capt'n Franks

3800 N Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
4.6(576)$$$$
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Old-fashioned, laid-back fast-food eatery serving up hot dogs, seafood & beer since 1975.

attractions: Regional Public Beach Access - Kitty Hawk, Theatre of Dare, Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Wright Brothers Garage Monument, restaurants: Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar, Stack'em High Pancakes MP 4.5, I Got Your Crabs Shellfish Market and Oyster Bar, Himalaya Indian Cuisine, BEACHSIDE BITES, Two Roads Tavern, Josephine's Sicilian Kitchen, Outer Banks Boil Company, Lili's Cafe, TRIO Restaurant & Market
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Phone
(252) 261-9923
Website
captnfranks.com

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Featured dishes

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Capt'n's Foot Long
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Mac&Cheese Dog
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Chili Cheese Fries
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Bacon Cheese Fries
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Onion Rings
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Capt'n's Mac & Cheese

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Nearby attractions of Capt'n Franks

Regional Public Beach Access - Kitty Hawk

Theatre of Dare

Holy Redeemer Catholic Church

Wright Brothers Garage Monument

Regional Public Beach Access - Kitty Hawk

Regional Public Beach Access - Kitty Hawk

4.7

(496)

Open until 10:00 PM
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Theatre of Dare

Theatre of Dare

4.8

(29)

Open 24 hours
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Holy Redeemer Catholic Church

Holy Redeemer Catholic Church

4.6

(103)

Open 24 hours
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Wright Brothers Garage Monument

Wright Brothers Garage Monument

4.6

(20)

Open 24 hours
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Things to do nearby

Christmas in Paris Wine Dinner Event
Christmas in Paris Wine Dinner Event
Wed, Dec 10 • 6:00 PM
1469 Colington Road, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
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12 Bars of Christmas VIP crawl on the OBX Party Sleigh (RED ROUTE)
12 Bars of Christmas VIP crawl on the OBX Party Sleigh (RED ROUTE)
Wed, Dec 10 • 7:00 PM
5150 South Croatan Highway, Nags Head, NC 27959
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The Outer Banks Smart-guided Selfie Cycle Tour Collection - 3 OBX, NC Tours
The Outer Banks Smart-guided Selfie Cycle Tour Collection - 3 OBX, NC Tours
Sat, Dec 13 • 11:00 AM
8180 Bodie Island Lighthouse Road, Nags Head, NC 27959
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Nearby restaurants of Capt'n Franks

Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar

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Himalaya Indian Cuisine

BEACHSIDE BITES

Two Roads Tavern

Josephine's Sicilian Kitchen

Outer Banks Boil Company

Lili's Cafe

TRIO Restaurant & Market

Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar

Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar

4.6

(1.7K)

$

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Stack'em High Pancakes MP 4.5

Stack'em High Pancakes MP 4.5

4.1

(929)

$

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I Got Your Crabs Shellfish Market and Oyster Bar

I Got Your Crabs Shellfish Market and Oyster Bar

4.6

(908)

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Himalaya Indian Cuisine

Himalaya Indian Cuisine

4.2

(135)

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AnthonyAnthony
After driving past here one too many times, I had to stop by and see what the rave was about. There was always a line whenever I was just passing by. So this time, I decided to give Capt'n Franks a try. The Food: The food here, were just okay. Nothing to tell home about. Just quick, fast service that gets the job done if you're craving a good hot dog. I went with the Texas Dog, Kraut Dog and the Chili Cheese Dog. All of them tasted good. However, I did order a side of hush puppies. And, those were awful. No flavor in the batter whatsoever and no amount of dipping sauce could have saved it. The Service: Service was fast and easy. Wait in line, order at the front and they'll either deliver to your table or call your number. The Atmosphere: Nice beach vibes that gives a feeling like this is a hidden gem or a must-go too spot. Cool place with seating indoors and on the roof as well. Overall, a 3/5. I understand they're hot dogs, but there wasn't much of a wow factor I saw. Definitely give this a place a try though! All the combinations looked and sounded good.
Jacklin AltmanJacklin Altman
This place really does it right. Simple, no-frills beach eats that are reasonably priced, fast, and super satisfying. All of the hot dogs that we tried were awesome- each with its own distinct toppings and flavors, and everything was fresh tasting. The nacho fries were awesome as well- loaded up with cheese, chili, sour cream, peppers, and pepper relish- they're sweet spicy creamy cheesy deliciousness in each bite. Lastly, the hush puppies were delicious! Simple southern goodness in every bite. It's worth noting that this place has a solid selection of craft beer that pairs well with the dogs! The atmosphere is awesome - sit on the upper deck if it's nice out! Service was top notch as well. It's a family owned and run place and you can tell they put a lot of love into what they do.
CG FahrmanCG Fahrman
My daughter found this place while searching on Google Maps. We called in an order of: Chicago Dog, Mac n Cheese and BLT dog. All were great. The onion rings were greasy But large and fantastic! However....Chicago dog was not true to original style. As a native of Chicago, this is what’s on the dog: Pile on the toppings in this order: yellow mustard, sweet green pickle relish, onion, tomato wedges, pickle spear, sport peppers, and celery salt. The tomatoes should be nestled between the hot dog and the top of the bun. Lastly the hot dog should be Vienna hot dog which ‘snaps’ when you bite into it. My only minor disappointment. Otherwise, I’ll definitely go back to try more! P.S. They are traditional size dogs, so order more than one! My daughter and I split the 3 we ordered.
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After driving past here one too many times, I had to stop by and see what the rave was about. There was always a line whenever I was just passing by. So this time, I decided to give Capt'n Franks a try. The Food: The food here, were just okay. Nothing to tell home about. Just quick, fast service that gets the job done if you're craving a good hot dog. I went with the Texas Dog, Kraut Dog and the Chili Cheese Dog. All of them tasted good. However, I did order a side of hush puppies. And, those were awful. No flavor in the batter whatsoever and no amount of dipping sauce could have saved it. The Service: Service was fast and easy. Wait in line, order at the front and they'll either deliver to your table or call your number. The Atmosphere: Nice beach vibes that gives a feeling like this is a hidden gem or a must-go too spot. Cool place with seating indoors and on the roof as well. Overall, a 3/5. I understand they're hot dogs, but there wasn't much of a wow factor I saw. Definitely give this a place a try though! All the combinations looked and sounded good.
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This place really does it right. Simple, no-frills beach eats that are reasonably priced, fast, and super satisfying. All of the hot dogs that we tried were awesome- each with its own distinct toppings and flavors, and everything was fresh tasting. The nacho fries were awesome as well- loaded up with cheese, chili, sour cream, peppers, and pepper relish- they're sweet spicy creamy cheesy deliciousness in each bite. Lastly, the hush puppies were delicious! Simple southern goodness in every bite. It's worth noting that this place has a solid selection of craft beer that pairs well with the dogs! The atmosphere is awesome - sit on the upper deck if it's nice out! Service was top notch as well. It's a family owned and run place and you can tell they put a lot of love into what they do.
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My daughter found this place while searching on Google Maps. We called in an order of: Chicago Dog, Mac n Cheese and BLT dog. All were great. The onion rings were greasy But large and fantastic! However....Chicago dog was not true to original style. As a native of Chicago, this is what’s on the dog: Pile on the toppings in this order: yellow mustard, sweet green pickle relish, onion, tomato wedges, pickle spear, sport peppers, and celery salt. The tomatoes should be nestled between the hot dog and the top of the bun. Lastly the hot dog should be Vienna hot dog which ‘snaps’ when you bite into it. My only minor disappointment. Otherwise, I’ll definitely go back to try more! P.S. They are traditional size dogs, so order more than one! My daughter and I split the 3 we ordered.
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4.6
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3.0
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After driving past here one too many times, I had to stop by and see what the rave was about. There was always a line whenever I was just passing by. So this time, I decided to give Capt'n Franks a try.

The Food: The food here, were just okay. Nothing to tell home about. Just quick, fast service that gets the job done if you're craving a good hot dog. I went with the Texas Dog, Kraut Dog and the Chili Cheese Dog. All of them tasted good. However, I did order a side of hush puppies. And, those were awful. No flavor in the batter whatsoever and no amount of dipping sauce could have saved it.

The Service: Service was fast and easy. Wait in line, order at the front and they'll either deliver to your table or call your number.

The Atmosphere: Nice beach vibes that gives a feeling like this is a hidden gem or a must-go too spot. Cool place with seating indoors and on the roof as well.

Overall, a 3/5. I understand they're hot dogs, but there wasn't much of a wow factor I saw. Definitely give this a place a try though! All the combinations looked and...

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2.0
2y

The hot dogs were good but fries were cold. The worst part was the service. We had a big crew. I had everything we needed circled on the menu, when I gave my order the young blonde had an attitude because she wasn’t listen to what I ordered and I needed to correct her a few times, she got frustrated and had an older lady take over. I explained that she wasn’t listening and I tried to give her our order. The older woman said she wasn’t there at the time of my order and I was being rude (I guess I’m not supposed to explain myself) and I should zip it, with a hand gesture across her lips. Of course that made me angry. I told her that she didn’t need to be rude that I was a paying customer, her tone changed after that. Needless to say our entire order was wrong bland and cold. We won’t be back again!!! We usually stop there for lunch before heading to our rental. We don’t need to start our vacation out with someone chewing me out! Thanks...

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9y

I don't know what all these people are raving about, I came from indiana for the month, my friends who live here saw hot dog stands in a magazine Called our state.we drove from emerald isle to kitty hawk stoped at bills dogs in Washington (awsume dogs) then to Franks, well I don't know how they got in this book, I'm giving one star for one dog, the rst of us had terrible dogs, chilli sauce had no taste bland as hell. Baha dog was supposed to have enchilada and cherdded chedder,well i got the same cheese that was poured on my fries, really?? And how the hell can a place. Be put in a state magazine when they don't even k ow what the state hot dog has on it!!! They have no idea what a Chicago dog comes with, they were out of half the beers and only had one can of the one my friend needed. I could go on but I'll stop and never go back ..Oh and some are very right about the...

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