Nestled in the heart of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, **The Pony and The Boat** captivates diners with its welcoming atmosphere and culinary creativity. Customers frequently rave about the blend of comfort foods elevated with an upscale flair, showcasing dishes that are both memorable and heartening. Notably, the **Autumn Kale Salad** and **Chopped Romaine** serve as delightful starters, while entrees like the **Chef's Seafood Pasta**, **Jumbo Shrimp stuffed with Crab**, and **Prime Rib** leave a lasting impression. The shrimp and grits have also received special mention, praised for their richness and flavor profile. For dessert, the **Creme Brulee** and **Red Velvet Cake** have been described as heavenly. Patrons commend the attentive service, with many noting the friendly waitstaff contributes to a warm dining experience. The cozy ambiance evokes a Southern cottage vibe, making it an ideal spot for both casual gatherings and special occasions. Pricey for some, the generous portions ensure diners leave satisfied. With a menu that invites exploration and seasonal drafts like **Foothills Peoples Porter**, The Pony and The Boat seems poised for repeat visits, ensuring every return visit is as exciting as the first. If you're in Kitty Hawk, make a reservation and experience the culinary charm that has captured many hearts.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fireplace
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Serves great dessert
Has great wine list
Popular for
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves organic dishes
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Popular with tourists
Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For The Pony and The Boat
Pantelis Galatoulas
May 25,2025
Lovely little restaurant with a great waitstaff. Food was glorious, home style, and delicious. We tried various different apps, sides and entrees. Everyone was courteous and attentive. This was the best experience we’d had our entire visit and highly recommend trying this place out when you’ve got some time to try something new.
Valerie Laub
May 15,2025
Comfort foods with an upscale flair. The rib roast and fried chicken were the favorites of the table. The menu is a bit pricy but the portions are good sizes. We had a friendly waitress and overall a good experience!
Olivia Briscoe
Apr 25,2025
Delicious food! The shrimp and grits were amazing. The creme brulee was also amazing. The vibe is a cozy Southern cottage core/Americana and the food is Michelin star worthy. Our waiter was amazing as well.
Chad Bunn
Apr 16,2025
We made reservations for our 1st visit here this week and it was super!! We had the Prime rib and the Jumbo Shrimp stuffed with Crab meat and both were on point!! We also enjoyed the creme brulee and Red Velvet cake for desserts and these were also very good! Overall great first visit and we both saw more menu items we wanted to try on future visits here. We will definitely be back!! I do recommend the reservations as its did get busy during our time in the restaurant.
Joel Evans
Apr 3,2025
The description is 100% accurate. Delicious comfort food with a twist. We enjoyed the poutine as a starter with the crab stuffed jumbo shrimp and chicken mac n cheese as our entrees. Everything was delicious! Definitely recommend!
Spied Onu2
Mar 24,2025
After an extensive search for a local eatery I came upon The Pony and The Boat. From the start I knew that this was going an exceptional experience.. The Ambiance was perfect ..Our Server Tre was extremely friendly and attended our every need. His menu recommendation was spot on and the food was beyond delicious. The entire experience was surreal and I was left feeling valued and more than just a customer. Take my advice and give this establishment a try.. You'll thank me later.
Brian Moscarelli
Mar 15,2025
My wife and I enjoyed this restaurant very much. The wait was about an hour so we sat at bar since it was just us 2. Our bartender, Karen, was amazing - professional and courteous with fantastic service. The cocktails were delish and the appetizer oysters were phenomenal. Our meals (rockfish special and tile Fish) were spectacular. Overall, can’t beat the service and quality of food. We will be coming back. Highly recommend.
Ash Tinsley
Feb 9,2025
This place is phenomenal. We ate there 4 out of the 7 nights on vacation. The owner is amazing, the staff was fantastic and the food was out of this world. Not to mention the drinks are well worth the money. We tried something different every night and the daily specials were also outstanding. We will be coming back... too bad they can’t overnight dinners because if so I’d order dinner every night.
Reviews For The Pony and The Boat