1587 Restaurant & Lounge

Every aspect of our experience here was wonderful. The hostess was very friendly on the phone and was able to get us a last minute reservation on a Saturday night. We went early to enjoy a few cocktails at the bar and we were seated moments before receiving our first drink! The cocktails were amazing and the service was even better. Our waitress (I unfortunately can’t remember her name even though she gave it) was terrific! We will definitely be back!

Wonderful, intimate dinner with my wife. Superb service, very attentive and eager to make ypur experience the best. Ordered drinks and apps, and we had the Ribeye dinner. It was one of the best steaks I've ever had.

Good dinner .... Fried Green Tomatoes & Tuna Bites!! Also, the Yellow Fin Tuna with Risotto. Service from Crystal was great!!

A classy but unpretentious restaurant with courteous and very efficient service. Each dish was a 4 or 5. Grilled tuna was 2" thick and the best I've had. Salmon special was excellent. Seafood oriented but also other protein and vegetarian option. Chef is creative but not contrived. Kids and adults all cleared our plates.

$140 including 20% tip for 3 entrees, 3 apps, 1 kid meal, no booze. Not for every day dining but definitely a value for the quality and experience and worth a drive over from OBX.

Thanks to Megan at 1587.

Note: the restaurant is inside the Tranquil House Inn and is not signed separately. Don't do the goofy "geocache look around" like I did, just go in the front or back of the Inn.

Chef Eric doesn't disappoint.
It was our favorite meal on our trip.
The staff were so thoughtful, prompt and totally all hands on deck.
What a delightful evening.
Thank you 1587 Restaurant and Lounge.

Amazing dinner! Dishes were thoughtfully composed and exceptionally executed. Knife work, garnishing, and plating all of the best quality. I do not know why this place was not packed. Having dined up and down the Outer Banks for over 35 summers and autumns, this is the best meal we have had! Each ingredient had a purpose in the dish, food was perfectly salted, and everything from appetizer, entree, and dessert was beautifully done. Much of the produce used in the dishes comes from a local farm and is super fresh, prepared with care, and respects the flavor of the ingredient. If you are looking for a nice date night, call here for reservations, enjoy the view, and have a fabulous meal!

Fantastic food and service! Our server was Lauren and she was polite, professional and really made it a great experience. I got a chicken dish that came with beans and pickled carrots. It was way better than I could have imagined. Perfect portion sizes as well. Come here for healthy housemate food and a great location

I really enjoyed my experience here. It is a bit pricey, but everything was delicious. I loved the location by the water.

Wow, to say the least- this place was on point with location, views and the quality of the service and food. My wife and I had our lucky date night while grandma and grandpa watched the kids and we could’ve stayed here all night. The filet and the tuna are our recommendations :)

This was one of the best meals we’ve ever had in the OBX, from server to cuisine. Thank you Shirley for a great experience and to the chef for the wonderful meal! The shrimp and grits app was very good (spicier than normal), the chicken and gnocchi were amazing, the burrata and beet salad was delicious, scallop and squid ink risotto was one of a kind, brussel sprouts were executed perfectly, and their lemon pie with saltine cracker crust was unique and delicious.

Everything was excellent! They seated us at the bar (which we enjoy) in minutes, and were playful and engaging. The decor looks dated in the professional pictures, but is welcoming and lovely once there. Chris made a quite fine 1587 Old Fashion, humoring me in my picky preferences. The mahi and the scallops were especially delicious and skillfully prepared! They don't necessarily understand the irony of a Roanoke Island restaurant celebrating the Lost Colony serving a chicken dish from Gainesville GA (site of Brenau University, which promoted the forged Dare Stones), but it didn't detract a bit from a particularly fine dining experience.

The food was prepared exceptionally and our server, Lauren, did a fantastic job. The views of the water elevated our experience, and so did the wine selection and craft cocktails. If you're looking for upscale, date night, or just a treat to yourself, I recommend 1587.

Excellent, friendly, and knowledgeable service! My partner and I came here to relax at the bar almost every evening. Chris is the best! Great whiskey selection ;)

We recently stayed at one of our favorite places in Manteo, The Tranquil House. While there we had a late dinner at 1587. Everything there was great...the food, the ambience and the staff. We can't wait to dine there again! Highly recommend 1587!

Absolute hidden gem of OBX, only a quick ride from the main strip. Nestled in a quaint Inn, this was the best experience we had on the entire island. The food was extremely fresh and well-presented. The drinks were also properly curated, clearly the sign of someone who is a master at their job. The true locals seem to have a home here too. Just the place we were looking for.

We stopped in last week for a drink or two last week. Tammy provided fantastic service and was very knowledgeable of the drinks. She made the Lavender Martini for me (her first time making it) and it was SO GOOD. They have a rotating menu that is created by the bartenders but they are able to create any drink that you would like. Next time I'm the in the area, we are definitely staying at this Inn.

Ate here on consecutive nights in late late May 2022 and the food preparation is a welcome addition to the Manteo culinary scene. I had the fish of the day on both nights. Well prepared, tasteful and elegantly served.

There are three all-time waterfront restaurant views on Roanoke Island, and 1587 definitely has one. The dining room is cozy and you have a water view from every seat. Any closer and you'd be on a boat. They don't do seatings larger than 6 right now, so plan on an intimate conversation. Be patient, there is still a pandemic going on, they make great food, and good things take time. There is a shortage of supplies for all restaurants right now, have ... patience. This dining experience, as of right now, is so worth it.

Never a disappointing meal! My husband and I have made this our go-to place for our anniversary. The seafood is my recommendation. It's always cooked to perfection and so artistically arranged. It's a true delight to the senses with flavor, fragrance, and visual appeal. The staff is always friendly and on point with excellent service also.

My wife and I had the filet mignon, three cocktails, wagyu burger, beer, coffee, and dessert for a very reasonable price. It was delicious. The only issue was forcing ourselves to not order the same dinner again before leaving.

Food was amazing. The staff was incredible. A little bit pricey but not at all stuffy. A great night out and a delicious meal