We had eaten for years at Meridian 42 and it was fantastic. As late as late April '09 we had been there and had a stellar meal. We went last night (Oct. 1, 2009) and it was TERRIBLE. Apparently the owner, chef and menu have all changed. We ordered Lobster penne pasta. The pasta was grade Z; the lobster tasteless... more

Our family have been coming to OBX for the past 6 years now and have always made it a point to visit the Meridan42. I should have been concerned when I called for the reservation and was able to get one at the time I wanted since this has never happened before. When we walked up to the door another... more

Let's put this in simple terms (read more if you want the amusement): -Soggy watery gnocchi with some old tomatoes and slimy spinach slopped on top -Chicken Alfredo (the can would be way better), $27 including a $6 split plate fee for a 6 year old -Lukewarm tomato basil bisque -A $150 bill We had a great meal over new... more

We have previously eaten at Merdian 42 and loved it. Under NEW management, Merdian 42 is nothing that it was in the days of many Wine Spectator fine dining awards! Despite our reservation and being the first ones in the restaurant, we were shown to the noisiest table near the chef's station (which turned out to be a GOOD thing... more

After an excellent meal at Meridian 42 last year, my wife and our friends were looking forward to returning there again this summer for our "adult evening out" in the Outer Banks (FYI, we've been renting a house for the week in Duck with our friends/families for the last 6 years, so have gotten to know the OBX restaurant scene... more

The new owners/management of Meridian 42 should not be boasting the same name as the previous owners. The new menu is Italian. As a local I was skeptical to try the new menu under the new owners/management because as most restaurant owners here on the Outer Banks who want to advertise their food as, high end, executive chef prepared, the... more

... This was our first trip to Meridian 42 and we will never do that again. The food was tasteless, the service was awful and the prices are WAY too high. I asked for some parmesan cheese to add to my pasta (something most Italian places bring to the table with your food) and waited 15 minutes before getting up... more

We have loved this restaurant for years and looked forward to returning. We should have left when we saw a sign indicating the ownership had changed. The food was horrendous. None of our party of eight could eat either appetizers or main courses. My fish was so dry I literally could not swallow it. We tried to send one dish... more

Having heard great things about this restaurant last year, my family and I ate there last evening. Worst $30 a plate dinner ever. Bar none. If that doesn't wave you off, please continue. Parents of smaller children be forewarned, there isn't a childrens or lighter fare menu, and they don't have spaghetti or meatballs. We had a party of 7... more