• Avenue Waterfront Grille

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Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant by the water, also acts as wedding and rehearsal dinner venue. Labels what's vegan suitable, and a few of the vegetarian dishes could be modified - ask. Has tofu option, vegan crust and cheese and for pizza, a house-made veggie patty that's vegan. Confirmed open Sep 2018. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-4:00pm.


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26 Reviews

First Review by mpk116

countravioli9

Points +62

Vegan
15 Sep 2023

Service is horrible

I came here last year and wanted to try the black bean burger. We got seated and were the only ones in the restaurant. We waited and no one came to take our order. Two other tables got seated after us and already got their food. We said something to the waiter and he said we had a different waiter. We ended up leaving after waiting for about an hour. This year I decided to try again and order to go. You have to order at the bar and she said it would be 25 minutes. We came back after 25-30 minutes got ignored for a while, then she said she would go check on it and proceeded to clean the whole bar first. It was over an hour before I got my order. I ordered the fire roasted guacamole and there was no jalapeños or cilantro in it like it was supposed to.

TiffanyDurhamWeeks

Points +31

Vegan
23 Jul 2023

Wow! Quality food!

My husband and I ate here both nights in Manteo. We ordered the flaming guac for an appetizer. I had the vegan Caesar salad with blackened tofu, and he got blackened tofu tacos. The next night, we both ordered the black bean burger. They have vegan cheese. All of the food was so flavorful! This is a must-visit place for vegans and their non-vegan friends/family.

Pros: Easy to order vegan , Flavorful, quality food, Good portions

Cons: A side of pico that was a thimble size was $1.50. , Otherwise, pricing was fair for the portions., Odd hours. . .check before heading over.

JeremyMaciejewski

Points +130

Vegan
02 Jun 2023

Pleasant Experience

Got the hippie black bean burger. Fries are good. Cooked separately from other fried meat stuffs.

Pros: Welcome environment, Knowledgeable

Cons: Parking potentially

ERINBTN

Points +30

Vegan
21 Sep 2022

Nice options

Several vegan options. Hippie Burger was very good. Service was exemplary. Nice waterfront views.

yvesr

Points +70

Vegan
06 Aug 2022

Excellent Vegan choices 3d time around

Loved the pulled pork burger.
Will return.

Updated from previous review on 2019-07-29

Pros: Many options. , Friendly staff, Great view. Ask for porch seating.

KylieghHeller

Points +117

Vegan
01 Aug 2022

Super tasty

Definitely recommend trying this place! It’s nice that they have a few vegan options and can accommodate gluten free if that is needed. The Hay Point kombucha is super good and definitely would recommend

claxtoc

Points +24

Vegan
31 May 2022

Big disappointment

We drove here as we were looking for vegan options. The menu looked good on Happy Cow and the location is awesome. Only problem is they are only open from 11:00 to 4:00!! Seriously??
Happy Cow needs to update the hours on the app.
Very disappointed!!

Pros: Beautiful location!

Cons: Not open!

JRegn

Points +79

Vegan
23 Apr 2022

Delicious for one, less perfect on the other.

I had the bean burger with sautéed mushrooms, onions and vegan cheese - delicious and filling. The onion rings were perfect and crispy.

My wife had the hippy vegan burger, which was good except the roasted red pepper tapenade was extremely oily which made the whole sandwich oily :-(

Nice outdoor seating and nice staff. Not a ton of vegan options, but the house made bean patties were tasty.

Pros: Lovely outdoor seating option, Great fries and onion rings, Vegan items clearly marked

Cons: Didn’t drain oil off roasted red peppers, Not a bunch of vegan options , Closes at 4pm

RiverOne

Points +108

Vegan
13 Dec 2021

Nice view and vegan options

Good choices and pretty location

carinonelove

Points +34

Vegan
17 Oct 2021

Something For Everyone

We had a great experience here. Avenue Waterfront Grille has something for everyone. I prefer to dine at fully vegan or raw restaurants, but when traveling sometimes need to compromise. There were some decent vegan options on the menu and the staff was friendly and happy to make adjustments to make it such a pleasant experience. I had the Shala Shala salad, which was the perfect portion size for a hungry girl😉and my man and I shared the Fingerling Potatoes [minus the creme fresh] appetizer. House made Ginger Soda was yummy too! The service was great and love the location - enjoyed a beautiful walk around the waterfront after dinner. Craving that Shala Shala salad so I will definitely be back!

Updated from previous review on 2021-10-17

Pros: Delicious food, Great service , Beautiful location

Adrie_H

Points +869

Vegetarian
13 Sep 2021

On The Water

Loved the food, atmosphere, view and service! THE NEW HIPPIE Burger with Vegan Cheese was delicious.

KatieMcMahon

Points +209

Vegan
09 Sep 2021

Good veggie burger :)

I ordered the “The New Hippie” burger. The patty itself was pretty average, but the bread it came with was really amazing! They also had vegan cheese, which I’ve always found to be a rarity. They also had other vegan options like guac and chips, a salad, and lots of ways to veganize other meals.

Updated from previous review on 2021-09-09

Pros: A few options, Tasty

Cons: A bit expensive

KellyKramer

Points +281

Vegan
12 Jun 2021

Solid vegan option

Good vegan option of black bean burger with vegan Cole slaw and red pepper spread, called the New Hippie. Guac dip is also vegan but they were out of avacados when we went

Pros: Solid vegan option

Cons: Limited options: 1 entree 1 app

starclark11

Points +80

Vegan
07 Jun 2021

Great find! Vegan tacos!

Very nice spot and really friendly and helpful staff. Ordered the crispy vegan tofu tacos with a side of guacamole. It was not super clear on the menu but asked about best vegan options. Had live music outside - great evening. The ice cream place in the same square had 1 vegan option - strawberry sorbet, which was fantastic! You will see the shop on your left when you go up the stairs, I'm sorry I can't remember the name.

Updated from previous review on 2021-06-07

kefox1995

Points +1088

Vegan
25 May 2021

Deeelishh

I was shocked at all of the vegan options available at this restaurant. Everything made fresh in house. I had the hippie vegan burger which was so good with added sautéed onions and vegan cheese, bread was soft. Not your average boring veg burger. They also had guacamole, tacos and pizza that you could make vegan. Would return

Pros: Food made fresh in house , Water front

DiannaB912

Points +15

Vegetarian
13 Jun 2020

Fantastic! I had the hippie burger and hubby had the Port BBQ. 5* for sure!

Have you ever tried to scarf down your food so your spouse won’t want a bite? Halfway through our meal we both realized we were doing the same thing. Neither of us had commented on our food, a highly unusual occurrence. We cracked up when we realized why.😄Onion rings were on point on the side!

xoxounityoxox

Points +84

Vegan
24 Nov 2019

Good app, meh entree

I got the hummus as an app and that was AMAZING, so yummy and a huge portion with tons of pita points. I could have had that just as my meal. I got the fish tacos made vegan with crispy tofu, and it was meh. The tofu and tortilla were the same texture so it was like eating a very thick tortilla. I just didn’t eat them. The fries that came with it were nice though, crispy outside and soft inside. I didn’t try the burger, but the bbq is mushrooms and not jackfruit so as a non-mushroom fan that wasn’t an option for me. I’d be interested in trying the burger, but my standard for eating out is more than just a burger because most places have a veggie burger option now and I don’t always want a burger ya know?

Pros: They can make most anything veg

Cons: Tofu is the main substitute

dopplergirl

Points +24

Vegan
18 Aug 2019

Great view

We tried the vegan burger and the bbq portabello sandwich. Both were simple and tasty. Could've used a little more sauce. Fries were perfect. They also have vegan pizza and a vegan dessert, but didn't get to try either. Staff was extremely friendly and atmosphere was great. Would definitely go back.

carolinavegan

Points +331

Vegan
14 May 2019

Vegan BBQ and burger!

I had the burger and my husband had the 'pulled port' (lol) sandwich. Both were awesome! The fries were really good too. Vegan and veg items are clearly marked on the menu (even the wine menu!) They also have a gluten free option for the burger (and maybe the BBQ too, I can't remember). Lots of options for a seafood type restaurant! Beautiful view and atmosphere.

Jessicaaaaaaaaa

Points +141

Vegan
12 May 2019

Amazing veggie burger

The veggie burger was one of the best I've ever had! The restaurant also had very nice views, music, art, staff and cleanliness!

jow

Points +184

Vegan
21 Apr 2019

Fantastic location, beautiful water views and tasty food

Friendly staff, idyllic setting overlooking water on quiet street. Several vegan options including soup, salads, pizzas and burgers. All homemade with lots of lovely sauces and sides. Staff are incredibly flexible and can alter menu items accordingly. All reasonably priced.

ehauler@gmail.com

Points +32

Vegan
29 Jul 2017

Five Star review

Many vegan and gf options: loved the Shala Shala salad, Fingerling "fries" with hummus, crispy tofu corn tacos, hippee veggie burger, blueberry kombucha, gluten free pizza crust, and last but definitely not least the donut holes with maple & pomegranate syrup. Homemade goodness!! Our non vegan/gf friends also enjoyed their meals. Will be back!

AlexJones

Points +34

Vegan
17 Jul 2017

excellent

Tons of options for vegans and vegetarians! Their menu states everything that is vegan, vegetarian, or gluten free and tells you how to order it to make it that way (even the options that originally aren't vegan) ! It was a really great experience and they even had vegan donuts which were bomb AF

stellarae

Points +19

Vegan
30 Sep 2016

Wow! Should be 5 stars!

I never write reviews, but loved Avenue Waterfront so much that I feel I have to share. I came here with my non-vegan/vegetarian parents and we all loved it! Beautiful view and great service, everyone here is so friendly and welcoming. The owner, who is vegan, introduced herself and chatted for a bit about the restaurant and its history. She owns it with her husband, a meat eater, so there is something here for everyone. I had the Shala Shala salad, Tuna Sushi Style with crispy tofu, and Donut Holes for dessert. All vegan and super yummy! Gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options are clearly marked on the menu.

Updated from previous review on 2016-09-30

Pros: Excellent food, Friendly staff, Beautiful view

fiberdrunk

Points +848

Vegan
06 Jun 2016

Two Thumbs Up for the Hippie & Root Beer!

The restaurant is owned by a vegan (and her husband is the chef), so there are more vegan options here than at other restaurants in the area. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free items are clearly marked on their menu. I loved the Hippie burger and locally brewed root beer -- yum! Pretty location on the water and friendly staff. Highly recommended! I'd give this 5 out of 5 stars if Happy Cow would let me.

Pros: vegan owner, several vegan options, many gluten-free options

mpk116

Points +27

Vegan
11 May 2016

Amazing food in the OBX!

We are so happy this place exists--it is wonderful! The owner and the staff are so welcoming and the food is so delicious! The vegan selections are clearly marked and there are many from which to choose. A couple of our favorites are the Smashed Potatoes with Hummus (appetizer), the crispy tofu tacos, or the homemade Hippie Burger. The waterfront location is ideal, too. They have a nice patio and when weather permits we love to bring our dog and sit outside. Such an OBX gem!
(Note: I would give this place 5 stars- however, Happy Cow only allows total veg restaurants to be rated as five stars, so 4 stars is the highest rating this place can receive)

Pros: Excellent, Innovative food, Awesome Views, Great staff




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