Ocean Boulevard Bistro and Martini Bar
Kitty Hawk Beach Road (Milepost 2.5), Kitty Hawk
Restaurant in Kitty Hawk, United States
The Read
Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book Ocean Boulevard Bistro and Martini Bar for a polished Kitty Hawk dinner when martinis, seafood, and a grown-up room matter more than beach-casual ease. At about $60 per person, it works well for date night, small celebrations, business dinners, and groups that need both seafood and steak options.
About Ocean Boulevard Bistro and Martini Bar
$60 per person is the useful signal here: Ocean Boulevard Bistro and Martini Bar is for a Kitty Hawk meal where seasonal American bistro cooking, seafood, and martinis are the draw. The basics point to a smart-casual restaurant, without needing to claim a more formal format than the available facts support. It sits in a practical middle ground where the meal can feel intentional without requiring assumptions about ceremony, exclusivity, or a special-occasion-only setting.
The clearest case is a meal built around seafood, martinis, and recognizable bistro mains. Smart casual dress is the stated code, so plan for a pulled-together visit. Beyond that, the available information is best read through the menu, price, and cuisine rather than claims about the room, view, service format, or booking difficulty. In other words, the reliable planning cues are not atmospheric embellishments; they are the stated food direction, the stated dress expectation, and the stated cost.
Choose it for martinis, seafood, and smart-casual bistro cooking
The menu direction is broad enough for mixed tastes: seasonal American bistro cooking with seafood and martinis. The named order set gives a clear path for first-timers: Pan Seared Sea Scallops, Chef’s Fish Selection, Panko Crusted Jumbo Lump Crabcake, Pan Roasted Duck Breast, Grilled Angus Beef Tenderloin or New York Strip, or Grilled Six Bone Rack of Lamb. That range is useful because the seafood-focused diner and the steak-or-lamb diner are not forced into the same lane. It also keeps the decision-making fairly straightforward: choose the restaurant when the table wants familiar bistro mains rather than a narrowly themed menu.
Martinis are part of the identity here, both in the venue name and in the cuisine description. That makes Ocean Boulevard Bistro and Martini Bar a stronger fit when the meal is meant to include that bistro-and-martini feel. For food, the most grounded way to plan is around the confirmed signature dishes rather than assuming a particular tasting format, wine program, or service style. The listed dishes also show why the restaurant can work for different appetites within one party: seafood can lead the meal, but it does not have to be the only serious option.
Plan around the basics, not unconfirmed room or event details
At $60 per person with smart casual dress, Ocean Boulevard Bistro and Martini Bar reads as a composed Kitty Hawk choice for diners who want seafood, American bistro dishes, and martinis in the same meal. That price point helps frame expectations: this is not the place to evaluate as a quick snack stop, and it also does not need to be inflated into something more formal than the stated details indicate.
For planning, treat the known facts as the anchor: Kitty Hawk location, seasonal American bistro cuisine with seafood and martinis, smart casual dress, and a $60-per-person price point. If timing, seating, accessibility, or reservation details matter, confirm those directly before committing. That approach keeps the decision clean and avoids over-reading the restaurant from missing details that may matter differently depending on the visit.
For planning beyond this single meal, use our full Kitty Hawk restaurants guide for nearby dining context, our full Kitty Hawk bars guide if the night is more drinks-led, and our full Kitty Hawk hotels guide if the meal is part of a stay. For activity-led planning around the same trip, our full Kitty Hawk experiences guide is the more useful next stop.
Planning details
- Location
- 4700 N Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk, NC
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- obbistro.com
- Phone
- +12522612546
Venue details
Ambiance
Upscale‑yet‑casual American bistro with a hip, metropolitan feel, featuring a poured concrete bar, low lighting, semi‑open kitchen, and a lively yet intimate martini‑bar atmosphere, plus patio and ocean‑view seating upstairs.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Seasonal
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Wine Program
- Deep wine list
- Drinks Focus
- Martinis, Wine, Cocktails
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
- Opened
- 1995
Signature Dishes
- Pan Roasted Duck Breast
- Grilled Six Bone Rack of Lamb
- Pan Seared Sea Scallops
- Chef’s Fish Selection
- Grilled Angus Beef Tenderloin or New York Strip
- Panko Crusted Jumbo Lump Crabcake
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- Getting there
- 4700 N Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk, NC
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Ocean Boulevard Bistro and Martini Bar?
Go in expecting a smart-casual Kitty Hawk restaurant with seasonal American bistro cooking, seafood, and martinis. The useful planning number is $60 per person; for current reservations, seating, and timing, confirm directly with the restaurant.
What should I order at Ocean Boulevard Bistro and Martini Bar?
Start with the confirmed signature dishes: Pan Seared Sea Scallops, Panko Crusted Jumbo Lump Crabcake, or the Chef’s Fish Selection are clear seafood picks. For a larger main, consider the Pan Roasted Duck Breast, Grilled Six Bone Rack of Lamb, or Grilled Angus Beef Tenderloin or New York Strip.
What are alternatives to Ocean Boulevard Bistro and Martini Bar in Kitty Hawk?
If you want a different fit, look for other Kitty Hawk dining that is more casual or focused on a different style of meal. Ocean Boulevard Bistro and Martini Bar is the better match when you specifically want seasonal American bistro cooking, seafood, martinis, and smart-casual dress.
How should I plan the meal at Ocean Boulevard Bistro and Martini Bar?
Plan around the confirmed cuisine, price point, and signature dishes unless the restaurant directly confirms different current details.
Is Ocean Boulevard Bistro and Martini Bar good for a special occasion?
It can be a good fit if your idea of a special occasion is a smart-casual Kitty Hawk meal with seafood, martinis, and bistro-style mains at $60 per person. For private dining, views, or event details, confirm directly with the venue.
Is Ocean Boulevard Bistro and Martini Bar worth the price?
It may be if you want seasonal American bistro cooking with seafood and martinis at $60 per person. If your main goal is a lower-spend meal, this may not be the right fit, but for this specific cuisine and smart-casual style, the confirmed facts support the case.



