We went for our first visit after my mother recommended Colington Cafe. It MUST be the best kept secret in all of the Outer Banks! The place was wonderful, the wait staff prompt and courteous and the food was NOT long coming out. We had the hot crab dip appetizer, shrimp and scallop napoleon and my husband had the filet... more

We just completed our third visit to the Colington Cafe during our vacations to the Outer Banks over the years. I am happy to report that the Colington has not changed one bit. Services is still friendly and prompt, the menu appeals to everyone in our family, and the quiet, low key atmoshpere is still present. We will always make... more

Just returned from OBX(July, 2008) for about the 20th yr and had dinner again at the Colington Cafe. We are never disappointed at the quality of food at this restaurant. It is in a charming victorian type setting nestled under beautiful trees with little white lights. While all of the OBX is very beach casual, it is fun one night... more

Charming white house hidden under huge oak trees...fresh food, friendly staff, reasonable prices, awesome dessert tray. more

Beautiful gem of a restaurant, situated in a grove of trees bathed by the soft glow of lights strung through the trees. The old Southern charm of the shabby chic/French country decorated home turned restaurant is the prime spot to bring family or a request a romantic nook for a special date. An added bonus is that the Colington is... more

best deal on a romantic tasty date night more

Went there after many recommendations from locals and tourists. It was very good. Food, atmosphere, service all good. Go and enjoy! more

We went for an early dinner a while back. What a pleasant find, kind of out of the way, but enjoyable. Good food, pleasant staff, nice setting. The prices are reasonable as well. Was recommended by an art gallery staffer in Duck as a place to go for casual, not the run of the beach experience. It wins! more