Dinky's Waterfront - Hatteras

The service was a bit slow, but the appetizers we ordered—artichoke dip and mussels—were absolutely delicious, as was the snickerdoodle cheesecake we had for de... read more The service was a bit slow, but the appetizers we ordered—artichoke dip and mussels—were absolutely delicious, as was the snickerdoodle cheesecake we had for dessert. Those dishes definitely deserve 5 stars! Unfortunately, both of our main courses fell short. I tried the crab cakes, which came with steamed vegetables and red potatoes. The crab cakes were just okay; I wasn't fond of the way they were fried, although the crab itself was good. The sides included two small uncut potatoes and a small yet decent portion of steamed vegetables, but both the potatoes and the vegetables had no flavor at all. My husband chose the chicken Parmesan. He said the pasta was good, but the chicken was really dry, so much so that he couldn't finish it, which is unusual for him. Our waitress was friendly, but she had a tendency to speak very loudly, which became a bit annoying. The location was charming, and the atmosphere was nice, but I’m not sure if we would return.

Fine dining without the pretentiousness! Fantastic is the best way to describe our experience. We had the lobster bisque, lump crab meat cocktail, grilled crab... read more Fine dining without the pretentiousness! Fantastic is the best way to describe our experience. We had the lobster bisque, lump crab meat cocktail, grilled crab cakes, and filet Oscar. Each dish was absolutely perfect.

The food was absolutely incredible! We ordered the seafood platter, and it was delightful—served hot and cooked perfectly. The key lime pie martini was wonderfu... read more The food was absolutely incredible! We ordered the seafood platter, and it was delightful—served hot and cooked perfectly. The key lime pie martini was wonderful, and the Thai seafood over rice was excellent. The dish with shrimp and scallops was also top-notch. Overall, we had a fantastic meal. We even took home some Snickers cheesecake for dessert, which was delicious. Thank you for a remarkable dining experience. Two sisters making unforgettable memories. We will definitely return!

We make it a point to stop by Pinky’s every year for a meal, and we absolutely love this place! The food is consistently amazing, and the staff is always friend... read more We make it a point to stop by Pinky’s every year for a meal, and we absolutely love this place! The food is consistently amazing, and the staff is always friendly. We can’t wait to see you all again next year!

It can be difficult to secure a table during peak hours, but it's definitely worth the effort. I usually go for seafood when we're in the Outer Banks, but yeste... read more It can be difficult to secure a table during peak hours, but it's definitely worth the effort. I usually go for seafood when we're in the Outer Banks, but yesterday they had a prime rib special. After seeing it on someone else's plate, I couldn't resist trying it. It was incredibly delicious—one of the best I've had in a while!