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“Best Milk Shake On The Beach”
Home of the planet's best milk shakes, John's has been an Outer Banks institution for years. Folks have been known to drive two hours from Norfolk just to sip one of our fruit and ice cream concoctions, which are often so thick they won't even flow through the straw.Besides the milk shakes and ice cream sundae treats, John's serves delicious mahimahi, trout, and tuna sandwiches or boats with the fish crispy-fried alongside crinkle fries. Dogs love this drive-in too. If your pooch waits patiently in the car, the worker behind the window probably will provide him or her with a free "puppy cup" of soft-serve vanilla ice cream. We can't think of a better doggie treat on a hot summer afternoon. John's Drive-In is open from May through September or October for lunch and early dinner. We are closed Wednesdays
We love John's. It's a family tradition and has been since I was a small child. Great ice cream. Love the tuna sandwich! Read more
Bottom Line: An old fashioned drive in serving seafood, burgers and milkshakes. My husband and I decided to give John's Drive In a try after seeing it featured in the July 2022 edition of Our... Read more
Came here as a quick lunch stop on our way out of OBX. The drive in area was convenient but had only a few parking spots so luckily we didn't come at too busy of a time. We ordered at the window... Read more
John's Drive In
Hours
- Sun, Mon, Fri, Sat: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Parking
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Pets Allowed
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Restrooms
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Wifi
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Credit Cards Accepted
- Reservations
- Does not take
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Lunch
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Brunch
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Dinner
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Drinks
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Takeout
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Breakfast
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Drive Through
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Outdoor Seating
Parking, Dining
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