Tiki drinks and easy evenings a few blocks off Shallowbag Bay in downtown Manteo
OBX Tiki Time sits on Queen Elizabeth Avenue in downtown Manteo, a few streets in from the Shallowbag Bay waterfront that gives this side of Roanoke Island its walkable, small-town feel. The name is a fair preview: a tropical-leaning bar built around tiki style and casual drinks, with an atmosphere that trades the historic gravity of the rest of the island for something looser and more colorful.
It keeps regular hours most of the week, open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and Wednesday through Sunday, with a shorter Tuesday window from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — the kind of single-day exception that's easy to miss, so a quick check of the website or a call ahead is worth it if you're building an evening around it. Its downtown address puts it within an easy walk of Manteo's other waterfront shops, galleries, and restaurants, making it a straightforward stop to fold into a day spent around Shallowbag Bay or a visit to the historic sites on the island's north end.
425 reviews
2 months ago
We had the best time & it was our second trip riding on the Tiki Boat Dolphin Tour..Our host & his wife were so gracious & made sure that everyone was having a good experience. We got to see many Dolphins & the weather was picture perfect & we would love to do this again❣️Cheryl & David Grubbs - Powhatan, Va.
2 weeks ago
We had the absolute BEST time!! The music and atmosphere were awesome! They were very accommodating! We enjoyed every minute of it and the hearing the kids yell “dolphin” and see their excitement, made for awesome pictures and memories!! The sunset was beautiful, too! Highly recommended this tour!
2 months ago
Amazing tour! Captain was awesome and didn’t talk our ears off. He put on some good music and off we went. The boat was spotlessly clean inside and out. The seats were all super nice leather benches and the whole floor was a fake grass. It basically felt like we were on a floating patio. Of course we saw a ton of dolphins and my kids were even given snow cones and bracelets. 11/10 would recommend this tour to anybody.
5 months ago
Captain Randy was awesome! We had a great experience with him! He gave us facts, and information on the area, with a little comedy. He made the tour so much fun! He took us to an area he heard some dolphins were spotted, and the information was accurate! We seen so many dolphins! It was amazing, something I will never forget. We had our 4 kids (ages 8-17) and they all enjoyed it too. We picked a horrible week to go to the OBX, it was windy and cold all week. One thing I loved about Captain Randy is that he didn’t compromise our safety over earning a quick buck. We had a sunset tour scheduled, but the winds started picking up real bad that day. So he rescheduled us at an earlier time (he called us very early in the day so we could make scheduling accommodations). Throughout our trip as the winds started picking up even more, he decided to cut the trip short. With having my children in this boat, I am so thankful he made this choice. The water was getting very choppy, and the waves were getting bigger. I’ve been on a boat in unsafe water conditions by a captain who didn’t prioritize safety and it was a terrifying experience. Thank you Captain Randy for not only being responsible captain but for being a fun captain!
a month ago
This was so much fun at a great price! Beautiful sunset tour and our crew was great making sure they took their time and let everyone on both sides of the boat see plenty of dolphin action! Also allowed to bring your own food and drinks to enjoy a good meal or snacks! Highly recommend this trip for a fun vibe!