Our Story
1960, Polar Bear Drive-In, and the family history behind the fish-head sign.
Est. 1960 · Manteo, NC
Seafood · NC-style BBQ · Family takeout
Seafood · NC-style BBQ · Family takeout
Manteo seafood.
NC-style BBQ.
A family table since 1960.
A clearer starting point for Maps visitors: story, menu, specials, island context, gallery, and official Pickup—each with its own destination.
HoursMon-Sat | 7:00 AM-8:30 PM
Sunday | Closed
Sunday | Closed
Location521 US Hwy 64/264
Manteo, NC
Manteo, NC
Call(252) 473-5366
Online orderingOfficial pickup ordering
A complete visitor journey
Every useful question gets its own page.
Instead of one long homepage or a set of buried links, the redesign gives each visitor intent a clear next step.
Island Life
A simple Manteo and Roanoke Island guide built around the guest's real route.
Menus
Breakfast, seafood, BBQ, menu highlights, prices, and food photography.
Daily Specials
A dedicated home for changing lunch, dinner, and dessert signals.
Gallery
Let the restaurant's own food and place photos build appetite first.
Order Online
One direct, honest path into official Pickup ordering.
1960Then Polar Bear Drive-In
Now Darrell's in Manteo
Now Darrell's in Manteo
The brand stays recognizable
The original character stays. The guest journey gets easier.
The fish-head logo remains the first brand marker. The difference is what happens next: visitors can see the food, understand the place, check changing specials, and choose Pickup without working through disconnected pages.