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Dajio

305 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke, NC 27960
(252) 928-7119
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Ranked #4 of 23 restaurants in Ocracoke
Cuisines: American
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Beaufort, North Carolina
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Dajio was chosen as our breakfast spot by one of our friends who had done a bit of recon on a day trip to Ocracoke the week before. They brought back a menu and the deal was sealed when I spotted the Crème Brulee French Toast. We were greeted with a warm and friendly smile when we arrived at Dajio... More

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Lincoln
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57 reviews 57 reviews
36 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

We spent a month in the States, and for me this was the most disappointing meal of the whole holiday (and that includes a couple of trips to McDonalds!!) We picked it from the menu and reviews on here, plus the fact that our other choice was still closed as it was early in the season. The food sounded lovely... More

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lilman11, Owner at Dajio, responded to this review
20 May 2013

Hi. Thanks for taking the time to provide a review for your experience at Dajio. Nobody likes every meal at every restaurant and I wish you had told your server it wasn't to your liking. We would have happily provided you another selection complimentary. We use 6 oz of locally caught blue crab meat and a sauce of imported gruyere,... More

Ocala, Florida
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

We were on the Island for only a short time and needed a place for breakfast. Saw this place as we drove by and decided to give it a try. We were glad we did. It is very upscale and the food was delicious. We felt the prices were comparable to other places. The staff was friendly. It is a... More

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Winter Park, Florida
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3 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

stopped for lunch and had a lovely table outside. Food was good; service was polite and efficient. Enjoyable hour on the island.

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Richmond, Virginia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

A bit more formal than many others on Ocracoke, the quality of the food justifies its somewhat higher price point and the generally more upscale environment - but it's still right in the center of a vacation town, so it's still a relaxing environment. The food is well prepared and pleasantly presented; the staff has always been friendly and prompt... More

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Weems, VA
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21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

We ate here twice and the only reason I did not rate it five stars was my meal the first night was only so so. However, my two friends' meals were excellent as well as the appetizers. On the next day two of us ate lunch there and our salads were delicious. The portions are generous, the staff friendly and... More

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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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39 reviews 39 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Dajio has a wonderful menu of interesting choices for all tastes. Try the macaroni and cheese with crab dinner. Very rich, but full of of crab. Fish of the day that evening (bluefish) was perfectly prepared with a light batter. Nice selection of wines by the glass and bottle. After dinner head right next door to the indoor/outdoor bar where... More

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Wilmington, NC
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10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

We enjoyed a lovely lunch at Dajio's. The hostess and waitress were very friendly and helpful. Food was fresh and the fish was fresh-caught. We ate in the brick patio in front of the restaurant--landscaping gave it privacy and a quiet setting. Highly recommended. Locals were eating there and that's always a good sign.

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SF
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128 reviews 128 reviews
88 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 49 cities Reviews in 49 cities
63 helpful votes 63 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

We had lunch here during our vacation. Food: We chose to eat here because of their menu which has very innovative. We asked if the clams were fresh and were assured that they were caught that day so we ordered the grilled clams. They were essentially inedible, soft, mushy and smelled bad. We left the whole plate, and our server... More

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Woodridge, Illinois, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

From the service to the food everything was wonderful and well worth a visit! Dajio is on our must-do list for Ocracoke.

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