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Kimball's Kitchen, Duck, NC

Kimball's Kitchen

4.4
4.4
1098 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
20:30
  • Romantic
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
North Carolina native, award-winning chef, and New York Times best-selling author Vivian Howard will introduce her latest culinary concept, Theodosia, at The Sanderling Resort, slated to open Memorial Day weekend. Every element of this new dining destination will reflect the culture and history of the Outer Banks, creating a connection to a distinctive place and time.

Named for Theodosia Burr—daughter of the infamous Aaron Burr, wife of South Carolina Governor Joseph Alston, and the subject of centuries-old folklore about a ship lost at sea near the Outer Banks—Theodosia will evoke mystery and intrigue. The waterfront setting invites guests to ponder her fate as she journeyed from SC to NY in the early 19th century.

The dining room will feature rich, feminine textures, soft lighting, and views of the Currituck Sound’s endless horizon. The menu will celebrate the region’s salt marshes and fishing heritage, blending tradition with Howard’s signature innovative Southern cuisine.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (252) 261-8419
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Vivian Howard
  • Location
    1461 Duck Road, Duck, NC 27949
  • Area
    Duck
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 1,098 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 2.8Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kimball's Kitchen offers "exceptional service" and "outstanding" meals in a "beautiful setting" with "great views." Guests rave about the "excellent ambiance" and "fabulous food." While some mention high prices and needed renovations, the restaurant consistently impresses with its knowledgeable staff and memorable dining experiences, making it a favorite for special occasions.

1,098 Reviews

  1. Scott

    VIP

    Washington DC

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on 1 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. Terrific service and beautiful setting.

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  2. Savannah

    Western NC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 August 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Way overpriced- food tasted good but very small portions. Everything is a la carte so we paid high prices for entrees that weren’t even filling. Atmosphere was nice but staff were slow and seemed disorganized.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the hostess, who seated us to the personal attention of Dylan, our waiter we had exceptional service throughout. The meal is always was Outstanding, and the wine suggestion for pairing was spot on. We always enjoy our time at this restaurant and look forward to our next meal.

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  4. Frankie

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service was absolutely amazing. Great views.

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  5. Richard

    VIP

    Richmond

    40 reviews

    1.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on 22 August 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I would describe this place as a quaint "old" restaurant, with the emphasis on OLD. For a location that charges $52 for an entree, they desperately need to apply some TLC - the floors need refinishing, the dining room chairs need replacing, and an occasional dusting of the window sill to remove the dead inserts is advisable. I would also advise them that when serving a drink with a Bing Cherry, you should advise the patron that the pit is still in the cherry. I have been drinking Manhattans for over 50 years and have never been served one that has a cherry with the pit still inside. I nearly cracked a tooth! Having said all of this, the food was good. I had a tomato and burrata cheese appetizer that was very good and followed that with the halibut that was equally tasty. Bottomline - this restaurant was not worth the drive up from our house in Kitty Hawk and not worth the prices charged!

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  6. WandG

    VIP

    Richmond

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 20 August 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Service is extremely slow. Charged $8 for still water. Food was just ok but expensive.

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  7. KerryL

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 20 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience! Rodney was our server and he was terrific!

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  8. Stefanie

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was perfection. The service was outstanding. Beautiful views. Would definetly be dining again.

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  9. Mark

    Houston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 August 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    It was ok, nothing special. Needs a deck for cocktails and sunset. Too many bad behavior children, 7:30pm Disappointing

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  10. Lourdes

    VIP

    Washington DC

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 15 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent ambiance. Good was superb and service was above and beyond. Will definitely be a yearly visit.

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Kimball's Kitchen is rated 4.4 stars by 1098 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
20:30
Google Map for Kimball's Kitchen

1461 Duck Road, Duck, NC 27949

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Duck
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Vivian Howard
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (252) 261-8419
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