The Tranquil House Inn

Great location in town & along the water. The housekeeping & maintenance definitely needs some attention. Our sheets were a dingy rust color. The room was dusty & the floor was not cleaned. The bathroom door was half painted another color. The entrance was littered with cigarette butts. Breakfast was good & is your typical continental style.

Manteo is a charming town, without the rampant overdevelopment of much of the Outer Banks, and The Tranquil House Inn was the perfect place to stay to enjoy the area. Our room had a beautiful view and was clean and quiet. All the staff were friendly and helpful, and a nice complimentary breakfast was included. Highly recommend! We look forward to being there again.

With the Tranquil House Inn under new management my husband and I were eager to try 1587 Restaurant. We've lived in Manteo for 4 years and never made it to 1587 Restaurant under it's former iteration. But we were determined to try the new version, partly out of curiosity and partly to find a spot in downtown Manteo for the occasional dinner. So, we went to 1587 Restaurant last Wednesday and were wowed. First, the Tranquil House Inn is a beautiful spot. We arrived at 5pm and not surprisingly were the first to be seated. 1587 Restaurant is smallish with 10 tables and a beautiful bar area (their Copper Bar is widely known to all). Our table was a window seat right along the boardwalk which gave us a bird's eye view of all the boats in the harbor. We had a chance to see boat owners setting out cocktails and inviting their neighbors to join them, and to see boats pull up to the dock with owners heading into 1587 Restaurant. It was a beautiful evening and it was great to view the 'show' in the harbor. The menu at 1587 Restaurant is small and select, covering all the bases. There are salads and appetizers for starters, and entrees cover seafood, beef and chicken so everyone will find something to enjoy. There is an appetizer and entree special each night. I ordered a glass of wine (and received a very generous pour) and the Catch of the Day which was Tuna, and comes with Jasmine Rice, Broccolini and a Pineapple Salsa. My husband ordered the Shrimp Risotto. Both were delicious and the presentation was gorgeous. I ordered Key Lime Pie for dessert and was pleased that I received an ample but not huge portion - just enough to satisfy but not so much that I was overwhelmed. We had a lit votive at our table and the overall atmosphere is understated coastal elegance. We did not order cocktails but the drinks menu is very intriguing and next time we'll come with friends who love a great cocktail menu. 1587 Restaurant does not take reservations and although we were not guests of the Tranquil Inn we were welcomed warmly. I'm so glad we've found our downtown spot for dinner!