Henry's Restaurant Review

Who doesn't love going out to eat at the beach? I know I do... and we have some great restaurants here to choose from. So, in a true nod to my former millennial blogging days (iykyk), let's review one of them :)

A couple weeks ago, my brother came to town and we tried to live it up like we were on a summer vacation complete with relaxation, warm beach days and fresh seafood. Like most visitors to the area, my brother asked me to take him somewhere tasty and reliable... somewhere I'd recommend to a stranger, and most importantly, somewhere I enjoy going myself. Enter... Henry's. (TLDR? Jump ahead to the video review instead).

Henry's Restaurant Review

General Information

• Located: 3396 N. Croatan Hwy., Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

• Hours: Open daily, year round serving breakfast, lunch & dinner (hours vary)

• Price Range: Entrees average about $10-$30

• Type: Family Restaurant

• Dine-in or takeout: Both!

Food Information

• Selection of Turf: Plenty of options for those who don't like seafood

• Pre-Meal Offering: You will need to order an appetizer if you're hungry! I have seen them bring out a basket of hushpuppies before the meal if everyone orders dinner combos (which all come with hushpups). Not sure about breakfast!

My Experience

• Drink(s) Ordered: None this time around - just a soda & sweet tea

• App(s) Ordered: We tried the Fried Pickle Appetizer ($6.99) served with buttermilk ranch. These were delicious and the portion was well worth the cost. The batter-to-pickle ratio was perfect. 5/5 stars.

• Entree(s) Ordered: My brother tried the Fried Shrimp combo (full size comes with 12 shrimp), with house salad, fries, and hush puppies ($22.99). According to him, "The shrimp were really good; lighter on the batter than other places we've gone. 4-4.5/5 stars." I got the Fried Chicken Sandwich with fries & a pickle spear ($10.99). The fries were hot and crispy. The chicken sandwich itself was nicely battered and cooked perfectly - white and tender. However, the chicken itself (or the batter) could have used a little more seasoning as it was fairly plain. I added lettuce, pickles, mayo, ketchup & salt which helped the flavor. I would definitely order it again. 4/5 stars.

• Dessert(s) Ordered: We were way too full for dessert!

• Cost: $62.45 with drinks, tax & tip

• Wait Time: We went at about 5:45pm on a Wednesday in July and did not have to wait at all. The food came out quickly as well. This is probably an exception for this time of year - we just happened to hit the right time and had a great waitress!

Actual Review

• Cleanliness: 10/10 - Very clean

• Service: 10/10 - The waitress was nice, quick, and efficient

• Wait Time: 10/10 - We did not have to wait at all despite visiting during a busy hour

• Family-Oriented: 10/10 - You could bring any family member or friend here

• Price: 8/10 - Pretty reasonable compared to other local restaurants

• Taste: 9/10 - Delicious food

• Atmosphere: 9/10 - classic nautical wood style

• Location: 9/10 - right on the bypass, easy to to find, ample parking (no water view)

• Variety: 9/10 - pretty large menu with surf & turf options & simple country dishes

• Portion Size:10/10 - sufficiently filling; appetizer was huge & I needed a box

• Overall Rating: 94/100

In Conclusion...

• Would I recommend this restaurant?: Yes; this is a great, reliable option for both a seafood lover and a picky eater. I eat here a few times a year and have brought many friends/family to dine in as well.

• You should definitely try: Going to have to go with the fried pickles here - they were the star of the show.

• Other comments/notes: Check out Henry's website for more information!

Henry's Restaurant Review - Video

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Disclaimer: I am not a professional reviewer. However, I have been an OBX local for the last 6 years and prior to relocating, spent 20+ years as a visitor who is also an avid restaurant enthusiast. These reviews are based purely on my individual opinion so feel free to disagree. Everyone’s experience is different. ^_^

If you have questions about an existing review or want me to try a different restaurant, please feel free to drop me a line!