Po House, Good Eats & Libations, Sound - Side Dining

Nice dining spot in Avon, we were staying up in Rodanthe and the options were slim. On our trip we ate at quite a few local places many of whom seemed to largely serve frozen and fried fish. This place was a welcome exception, everything was beautifully prepared and very fresh. Crab cakes were excellent as were the potato smashers. On the back deck you have a nice view of the sunset and water and are fairly sheltered from the predominant winds. Inside was quite noisy though. It's not huge so there may be a decent wait... Easily the best meal we had in our week on the outer banks.

Can't speak highly enough of this family owned restaurant. First, the location on the bay was perfect for a sunset dinner. The location was then topped by the personal service. Everyone was so kind and accommodating. Even if the these weren't enough, the food was top of the line. Crab cakes were off the chart. Even the simple dish of hummus was perfect. I am sending my brother and sister in law there tomorrow. Worth a stop every time.

What a great find! We were referred here by a local lady that said we should go if we were looking for something different and a little more unique. First, we were blown away by the view! It's gorgeous especially around sunset! As soon as we walked in, we were greeted and told there would be a little bit of a wait but we quickly got drinks at the bar. The watermelon margarita was super fresh and not overly sweet which was perfect! For dinner, we each got a bowl of crab bisque and it was phenomenal! No crackers were needed! For the entree, we got the fish and chips. Yum! The fish was baked and topped with salt & vinegar potato chips. What a different approach! I like that it wasn't fried but still had a nice crunch and was so full flavor. We can't wait to go back!

Holy cow! This place is amazing. First, they offered us an eggplant appetizer which the chef created based on some fresh produce they got in. It was fantastic. The sauces that they made with it were really good. I ordered the braised pork and the portion was much larger than I expected. It was cooked to perfection. My wife ordered the shrimp pasta which she really liked as well.
The overall experience was great too. The staff was very attentive and on top of our empty drinks. I'd say my only complaint is that the restaurant was very loud. I had a hard time hearing my wife who was directly across from me. I think the room could use something to dampen the sound. Other than that I think this place is great. We will definitely be coming back next time we're in the OBX and will be recommending to all of our friends. Thanks for a great evening.

The entire experience was great, friendly and prompt service and fresh food. They don't have a freezer and all food is fresh (no more than 3 days old). I started out with the seafood bisque which I would highly recommend and was my favorite part of the meal. The fish was fresh catch and was cooked in a potato chip crust and was phenomenol. Everything was fresh and tasted great! The crab cakes were also excellent! If you're passing by Avon or staying this is definitely one to put on the list. Just keep in mind they are closed weekends and open at 5pm everyday. Give them a try!