JK's Restaurant

4.6
1296 reviews
Interior of JK’s restaurant featuring classic wooden booths with white-clothed tables, warm wall sconces, and wood plank flooring. A decorative silhouette of a western cattle drive and string lights add rustic charm above the booths.

About

Steak HouseWine BarBarSeafood RestaurantBar & GrillFine Dining RestaurantChicken RestaurantAmerican RestaurantRestaurant
JK’s Restaurant in Kill Devil Hills, Milepost 9, is the place for steak on the Outer Banks, serving only the finest cuts, aged in-house, and hand-carved by our in-house butcher. Our beef and signature ribs are sourced exclusively from the Midwest, known for superior marbling, tenderness, and flavor. We proudly serve fresh, locally sourced seafood, often brought in straight from the docks by friends and fishermen we’ve known for years. Our chicken is free-range, and every dish is prepared over our one-of-a-kind, cast-iron, wood-fired mesquite grill, delivering a bold, unforgettable flavor. All entrées include the fresh vegetable of the day and your choice of rice pilaf or our signature mashed potatoes. Finish your meal with one of our house-made desserts, crafted fresh daily. Pair your dinner with a drink from our full-service bar featuring premium cocktails, local and imported beer, and an extensive wine list. Our wine program honors JK’s long-standing tradition of offering exceptional selections at every price point, because a great bottle should always have a place at the table.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryNot available
  • TakeoutNot available
  • Accepts reservationsNot available

Location

JK's Restaurant
1106 South Croatan Highway, Kill Devil Hills, NC
27948, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.6
1,296 reviews
5 stars
1,062
4 stars
116
3 stars
39
2 stars
25
1 star
54

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Mixed reviews on food quality; while many praised the steaks and seafood, others found dishes to be overpriced and poorly prepared.

Service

Service received high marks for attentiveness and friendliness, but some customers reported long waits and inattentive staff.

Pricing

Many customers felt the prices were high, with some stating they could find better value elsewhere.

Atmosphere

The restaurant's atmosphere was generally described as cozy and welcoming, though some noted issues with seating management.
  • MM
    MANAmerica
    Dec 30, 2025
    1.0
    The hostess doesn’t know how to pick people as they come in the door and seems to pick and choose whoever they want and the prices for your steaks are criminal. It’s obvious this is the only steakhouse in town that’s open because their gouging is ridiculous. The parboiled “dry rubbed”ribs were like jerky. I got out of there for 80 bucks and I’m still hungry. I got the JK special which is filet mignon and shrimp. It’s about 2 ounces of filet mignon and six shrimp and the fillet was ice cold. I really not impressed with this restaurant.
  • LK
    Lori Keating
    Dec 21, 2025
    5.0
    So enjoyed my birthday dinner here last night! The service was impeccable and the food delightful.
  • RR
    Robert Roadfuss
    Dec 12, 2025
    5.0
    Great Steakhouse in the Outer Banks. Highly recommend.
  • MW
    Mary Webb
    Dec 5, 2025
    5.0
    Great steaks and great service.
  • MB
    Mr B
    Nov 23, 2025
    1.0
    Make sure you are a regular here or you will have people come in and get seated before you. Had the $80.00 dollar steak and have to say it was the worst I ever had, had it done medium rare and it was so tuff could barely cut it my son had the ribs and they were over cooked Texas Roadhouse has better food for way less money no one in our party was impressed at all. Spent $285.00 way over priced save your self some money and go somewhere else

Frequently Asked Questions About JK's Restaurant

What are the operating hours for dine-in at JK's Restaurant?

JK's Restaurant is open for dine-in from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Monday through Saturday. It is closed on Sundays.

Does JK's Restaurant offer pickup or delivery services?

JK's Restaurant does not offer pickup or delivery services.