Rundown Cafe

  4.1 (472 reviews)
Claimed $$ Seafood, Caribbean
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About the Business

Specialties

The idea of the Rundown cafe was born in 1993 from tropical travel adventures and a love for the fresh exciting foods of the Islands."Rundown" is the name of a coconut milk, fish chowder so named "Because Mon it run down so good." We imported the name and the soup to the Outer Banks, and the Rundown Cafe was born... Over the years, our recipes developed into an eclectic blend of Pacific Rim and Caribbean fusion. We just call it "Island Food". In addition to our main dining room we added the Tsunami Bar, our nostalgic surf themed dining room upstairs, or enjoy appetizers and drinks on our latest addition the ocean view "Hula Deck". Located on The Beach Road or Old Hwy 12 overlooking the Atlantic. Look for the giant koi pond where the kids can feed the fish. Relaxation, value, and good healthy exciting new foods is our focus. Come get a taste of the Islands Mon.

History

Established in 1993.

Surfing into 22 years of service The Rundown Cafe has evolved into a fusion restaurant of cuisine and atmosphere. Staying true to our roots of casual affordable family dining we have also taken on the adventure of traveling the world's island archipelagos and exotic countries to bring you the menu and motif that is before you now. Our name is derived from a Jamaican Soup that 'Ran down so goooood mon'. We imported the name and the soup and so began our journey. Over the years our menu has developed into a blend of Pacific Rim & Caribbean dishes. Since our inception in 1993 we've grown into a bigger building and completed the addition of the Tsunami Bar & Deck. From our ocean view & friendly smiles to our relaxed -casual atmosphere, The Rundown Cafe & Tsunami Bar brings the island experience to you.

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

Michael M.

Business Owner

Native to San Diego and after some good cross country exploration Michael found the Outer Banks in 1993 and fell in love with the island lifestyle. After waiting tables there and purchasing the restaurant from friend and mentor Will Thorp the rest is a litany of travel and recipes that in one way or another found their way to The Rundown Cafe. A passion for exotic food, the sea, and travel ...... The Restaurant industry found its match.

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5218 N Virginia Dare Trl, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

 
 

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