Corolla Cantina

4.2 ( 560 reviews )

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1159 Austin St, Corolla, NC 27927, United States

+1 252-597-1730

Corolla Cantina, nestled in the heart of Corolla, NC, stands out as a vibrant bar and grill that delights locals and visitors alike. Renowned for its fresh seafood and inviting atmosphere, the Cantina offers a diverse menu that ensures there’s something for everyone. Highlights include the **End Of The Road** burrito, a flavorful combination of coconut rice, cabbage slaw, and chipotle aioli, irresistibly smothered in queso. Seafood lovers rave about the **Cantina Crabcake Dinner**, featuring jumbo lump crabcakes served with a zesty house tartar sauce. Fried appetizers like the **Hot Honey Shrimp** and the **Just In Queso** fries are crowd-pleasers, perfect for sharing. Diners appreciate not only the delicious dishes but also the friendly service, which adds to the relaxed, beachy vibe. Customers like Kerry Ziegler and Jessica Garcia Fox highlight the freshness of the food and the charming outdoor seating, making it pet-friendly. While one reviewer noted a hiccup in service, the overall sentiment is warm and encouraging, with promises of return visits. With generous portions and tantalizing flavors, Corolla Cantina promises a memorable dining experience filled with fun and flavor.

Accessibility
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Service options
- Has outdoor seating
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
Highlights
- Has fast service
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
Popular for
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
Offerings
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves comfort food
- Has dancing
- Serves food
- Serves food at bar
- Serves happy-hour food
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegan dishes
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
Dining options
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has counter service
- Has seating
Amenities
- Has bar on site
- Has Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
- No toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Transgender safe space
Planning
- Doesn't accept reservations
Payments
- Accepts credit cards
- Accepts debit cards
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed

Kerry Ziegler

Jun 3,2025

This is one of our favorite places to eat on the Outer Banks. The seafood is always fresh and seasoned perfectly.

Jessica Garcia Fox

May 1,2025

Great staff and delicious food! We especially loved the appetizers. They were super pet friendly, and we enjoyed dining in the outdoor sitting area.

Alissa Whetstone

Apr 19,2025

We got the Just in Queso appetizer and the taco platter and tuna bowl. Everything was delicious as well as the drinks. Atmosphere was very cool and inviting. Bartenders were very friendly and inviting. Will definitely be back

dan smith

Apr 13,2025

My wife and I had a great experience here. Ate at the bar. The bartender was super friendly, attentive, helpful. The coconut shrimp here is such a good appetizer. Shrimp is great. It sits on a very tasty slaw. The dish has a lovely sweet chili dipping sauce and a corn salsa. And every bite works together. Great bites. The mahi taco plate was also delicious. It’s a build your own taco plate and like the coconut shrimp, all of the individual ingredients are good. Pick and choose from them to build your best taco. The chicken nachos were also solid. Our drinks were tasty and the pours were generous. I genuinely like what they are doing here.

Taylor Scott

Apr 8,2025

This is a great place to stop prior to or coming off the 4x4 beach. We had a very uncomfortable situation yesterday where we were great and sat by a very nice host. I must say service there has always been great. However when the host sat us the bartender makes a snarky comment load enough to the host that she isn’t taking tables. That comment made us feel very uncomfortable and unwelcome at this point. This kind of attitude behind the bar is unacceptable and makes me angry after I always recommend this place and this is how you treat folks coming in. The ironic point was behind her was a sign saying to “bee happy”. She should have taken some of that advice. Other than that food was great and our server was nice and you could tell she felt bad about the situation.

Mk Carlson

Apr 3,2025

The sweetest ladies in the OBX are here :) I was lucky enough to visit twice this week (once for lunch, once for dinner). Both times I had an exceptional experience. The staff are all so kind, and even gave my two daughters glow sticks to take home. Food was amazing, drinks are great. We love the outdoor seating as well. I’m sure we’ll be back soon to visit!

Jim Bentley

Mar 17,2025

Wow... annoyed we've been here a week and only just now tried this place! The honey shrimp app is absolutely amazing! Both of our sandwiches were stellar! Service was on point and friendly and the atmosphere inside and out is super comfy and welcoming. Will definitely be revisiting the Cantina before we leave!

Sarah Aileen

Mar 3,2025

One of the best restaurants in Corolla. My mom and i came here last month, have heard about the place, but never went in and we fell in love. The service was great; the drinks and food tasted like heaven; the view of the sound side at sunset was just gorgeous. If you're ever wondering where to go, come here for one of your stops.

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