Restaurants
Here are some of our Favorite Restaurants in the Outer Banks. Enjoy.
www.TaleOfTheWhaleNagsHead.com
www.OuterBanksRestaurantTours.com
http://www.thekilldevilgrill.com/
www.La-FogataMexicanRestaurant.com
www.KillDevilsFrozenCustard.com
Nags Head Restaurants
Restaurants accept credit cards and are handicapped accessible, unless otherwise noted. Website addresses, email addresses and phone numbers are subject to change. Restaurants listed are open year-round unless otherwise noted. Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas of restaurants and bars.
Locally caught seafood changes seasonally, please check with the individual restaurants to find out what is in-season.
Tortuga's
LieLunch, Dinner
Caribbean inspired seafood, chicken, beef, pasta, vegetarian dishes, burgers and sandwiches.
MP 11, Beach Road, Nags Head
(252) 441-7299
Website
Fatboyz Ice Cream & Grill
Open April - October
Lunch, Dinner
Angus burgers, hot dogs, homemade crabcakes, tuna, fries, onion rings, sundaes, shakes, ice cream cakes and more.
MP 16, Beach Road, Nags Head
(252) 441-6514
Open April - October
Lunch, Dinner
Angus burgers, hot dogs, homemade crabcakes, tuna, fries, onion rings, sundaes, shakes, ice cream cakes and more.
MP 16, Beach Road, Nags Head
(252) 441-6514
The Dunes Restaurant
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Contemporary coastal southern cuisine at affordable prices. Cocktail bar. Occasional entertainment.
Getaway Card Accepted
MP 16.5, Bypass, Nags Head
(252) 441-1600
Website
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Contemporary coastal southern cuisine at affordable prices. Cocktail bar. Occasional entertainment.
Getaway Card Accepted
MP 16.5, Bypass, Nags Head
(252) 441-1600
Website
The Snow Bird
Lunch, Dinner
Burgers, BBQ, steak subs, chicken subs, seafood and over 24 flavors of soft serve ice cream. 12 p.m. - 12 a.m. Sunday - Thursday and 12 p.m. - 3 a.m. Friday -Saturday.
MP 12, Beach Road, Nags Head
(252) 480-0000
Lunch, Dinner
Burgers, BBQ, steak subs, chicken subs, seafood and over 24 flavors of soft serve ice cream. 12 p.m. - 12 a.m. Sunday - Thursday and 12 p.m. - 3 a.m. Friday -Saturday.
MP 12, Beach Road, Nags Head
(252) 480-0000
Blue Moon Beach Grill
Lunch, Dinner
Southern cooking with Caribbean flavor. Local seafood.
MP 13, Bypass/Beach Road, Nags Head
(252) 261-2583
Website | Email
Lunch, Dinner
Southern cooking with Caribbean flavor. Local seafood.
MP 13, Bypass/Beach Road, Nags Head
(252) 261-2583
Website | Email
Harbor Point Grill &
Pizzeria
Lunch, Dinner
Fresh Outer Banks seafood, specialty pizzas, steaks and pasta. Nightly specials! Karaoke on Friday nights. Drinks specials! We Deliver!
MP 14.5, Outer Banks Mall, Nags Head
(252) 261-6800
Website
Lunch, Dinner
Fresh Outer Banks seafood, specialty pizzas, steaks and pasta. Nightly specials! Karaoke on Friday nights. Drinks specials! We Deliver!
MP 14.5, Outer Banks Mall, Nags Head
(252) 261-6800
Website
Red Drum Taphouse Grill
Open mid-February through December 1
Lunch, Dinner
Local seafood, prime steaks, pasta, sandwiches, microbrew pub-style bar with 18 beers on tap.
MP 10.5, Beach Road, Nags Head
(252) 480-1095
Open mid-February through December 1
Lunch, Dinner
Local seafood, prime steaks, pasta, sandwiches, microbrew pub-style bar with 18 beers on tap.
MP 10.5, Beach Road, Nags Head
(252) 480-1095
New York Pizza Pub
Open March - December
Lunch, Dinner
Italian and American cuisine. Gourmet pizza, steaks, homemade pasta, salad, kids menu, homemade desserts. Bar.
MP 10, Bypass, Nags Head
(252) 441-2660
Open March - December
Lunch, Dinner
Italian and American cuisine. Gourmet pizza, steaks, homemade pasta, salad, kids menu, homemade desserts. Bar.
MP 10, Bypass, Nags Head
(252) 441-2660
Yellow Submarine
Closed January - February
Lunch, Dinner
Specialty pizzas, Philly cheese steak, subs, stromboli's, calzones, deli wraps, sandwiches, fresh salads, kids menu and more. Free delivery from MP 8-21 and Pirates Cove.
Getaway Card Accepted
MP 14.5, Outer Banks Mall, Nags Head
(252) 441-3511
Website
Closed January - February
Lunch, Dinner
Specialty pizzas, Philly cheese steak, subs, stromboli's, calzones, deli wraps, sandwiches, fresh salads, kids menu and more. Free delivery from MP 8-21 and Pirates Cove.
Getaway Card Accepted
MP 14.5, Outer Banks Mall, Nags Head
(252) 441-3511
Website
Beach Road Grill
Lunch, Dinner
Casual dining, NC seafood entrees, sandwiches, wraps and desserts. Live entertainment.
MP 10.5, Beach Road, Nags Head
(252) 480-2228
Lunch, Dinner
Casual dining, NC seafood entrees, sandwiches, wraps and desserts. Live entertainment.
MP 10.5, Beach Road, Nags Head
(252) 480-2228
Player's Grille
Lunch, Sunday Brunch
Local seafood, burgers, salads and sandwiches.
MP 14, Soundside, Nags Head
(252) 441-8076, (800) 851-9404
Website
Lunch, Sunday Brunch
Local seafood, burgers, salads and sandwiches.
MP 14, Soundside, Nags Head
(252) 441-8076, (800) 851-9404
Website
Dunkin’ Donuts
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Fresh made donuts, hot and iced coffee, iced tea, mocha and caramel lattes, cappuccino, breakfast sandwiches, flatbread sandwiches. Drive thru.
MP 10.5, Bypass, Nags Head
(252) 480-1629
Website
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Fresh made donuts, hot and iced coffee, iced tea, mocha and caramel lattes, cappuccino, breakfast sandwiches, flatbread sandwiches. Drive thru.
MP 10.5, Bypass, Nags Head
(252) 480-1629
Website
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Dairy Queen
Lunch, Dinner
Ice cream. Ice cream cakes available.
MP 16, Nags Head
(252) 480-3038
Lunch, Dinner
Ice cream. Ice cream cakes available.
MP 16, Nags Head
(252) 480-3038
How Sweet It Is
Homemade ice cream, ice cream cakes, candy, salt water taffy, coffee and snacks.
MP 12.5, Jockey's Ridge Crossing, Nags Head
(252) 441-4485
Homemade ice cream, ice cream cakes, candy, salt water taffy, coffee and snacks.
MP 12.5, Jockey's Ridge Crossing, Nags Head
(252) 441-4485
Grits Grill
Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast all day. Sandwiches, burgers, soups and salads. Open 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Outer Banks Mall, Nags Head
(252) 449-2888
Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast all day. Sandwiches, burgers, soups and salads. Open 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Outer Banks Mall, Nags Head
(252) 449-2888
Front
Porch CaféOpen at 6 a.m. Evening hours in-season. Traditional coffeehouse offering a wide assortment of fresh baked goods.
Getaway Card Accepted
MP 10.75, Nags Head
(252) 480-6616
Website
Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco
Bell
Lunch, Dinner
Chicken, chicken strips, wings, picnic salads, fries, tacos, burritos, taco salad, gorditas, chalupas.
Nags Head
(252) 441-3028
Lunch, Dinner
Chicken, chicken strips, wings, picnic salads, fries, tacos, burritos, taco salad, gorditas, chalupas.
Nags Head
(252) 441-3028
La Fogata
Lunch, Dinner
Authentic Mexican food. Bar.
MP 14, Bypass, Nags Head
(252) 441-4179
Lunch, Dinner
Authentic Mexican food. Bar.
MP 14, Bypass, Nags Head
(252) 441-4179
Pamlico
Jack'sOpen March - December
Dinner
Great sunset view. Mesquite open flame grilling. Early dining specials from 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Live entertainment.
MP 16, Bypass, Nags Head
252) 441-2637
Website
Miller's Waterfront
Restaurant
Open March - October
Lunch, Dinner
Coastal Carolina cuisine focusing on fresh seafood, live entertainment.
MP 16, Bypass, Nags Head
(252) 441-6151
Website
Open March - October
Lunch, Dinner
Coastal Carolina cuisine focusing on fresh seafood, live entertainment.
MP 16, Bypass, Nags Head
(252) 441-6151
Website
New York Bagels
Breakfast, Lunch
Fresh homemade bagels, cream cheese, lunch salads and cold cut sandwiches.
MP 14.5, Nags Head
(252) 480-0990
Breakfast, Lunch
Fresh homemade bagels, cream cheese, lunch salads and cold cut sandwiches.
MP 14.5, Nags Head
(252) 480-0990
New China Buffet
Lunch, Dinner
Mandarin, Szechuan and Hunan cuisine. Take-out or eat in.
MP 14, Outer Banks Mall, Nags Head
(252) 449-8000
Lunch, Dinner
Mandarin, Szechuan and Hunan cuisine. Take-out or eat in.
MP 14, Outer Banks Mall, Nags Head
(252) 449-8000
Pier House Restaurant
Open April - November
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Casual oceanview dining. Fresh local seafood and homemade daily lunch specials.
Getaway Card Accepted
MP 11.5, Beach Road, Nags Head Pier, Nags Head
(252) 441-4200
Website
Open April - November
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Casual oceanview dining. Fresh local seafood and homemade daily lunch specials.
Getaway Card Accepted
MP 11.5, Beach Road, Nags Head Pier, Nags Head
(252) 441-4200
Website
Outback Steakhouse
Dinner
Bold flavors, American fare with an Australian flair. Steakhouse, seafood and pasta. Call ahead seating is available. Take-out available.
MP 14.5, Outer Banks Mall, Nags Head
(252) 441-3981
Dinner
Bold flavors, American fare with an Australian flair. Steakhouse, seafood and pasta. Call ahead seating is available. Take-out available.
MP 14.5, Outer Banks Mall, Nags Head
(252) 441-3981
Austin Fish Co.
Open April - November
Take out only
Retail seafood store. Local seafood, fried meals, steamed shrimp, crabs, lobsters, snow crab legs, sandwiches and soups.
MP 12.5, Bypass, Nags Head
(252) 441-7412
Website
Open April - November
Take out only
Retail seafood store. Local seafood, fried meals, steamed shrimp, crabs, lobsters, snow crab legs, sandwiches and soups.
MP 12.5, Bypass, Nags Head
(252) 441-7412
Website
Owen's Restaurant
Open mid-March through December
Dinner
Rich southern coastal cuisine including fresh local fish, shellfish and whole Maine lobster, NC pork ribs, pasta, desserts. Extensive wine list. AAA three Diamond.
MP 16.5, Nags Head
(252) 441-7309
Website
Open mid-March through December
Dinner
Rich southern coastal cuisine including fresh local fish, shellfish and whole Maine lobster, NC pork ribs, pasta, desserts. Extensive wine list. AAA three Diamond.
MP 16.5, Nags Head
(252) 441-7309
Website
Prime Only
Dinner
Fine casual dining at its best. Corn-fed midwestern beef and local seafood. Our filets are "butter knife tender."
MP 10.5, Bypass, Nags Head
(252) 480-0047
Website
Dinner
Fine casual dining at its best. Corn-fed midwestern beef and local seafood. Our filets are "butter knife tender."
MP 10.5, Bypass, Nags Head
(252) 480-0047
Website
Sam & Omie's
Open March - November
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast cooked to order, homemade soups, salads, desserts and the freshest seafood.
MP 16.5, Beach Road, Nags Head
(252) 441-7366
Website
Open March - November
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast cooked to order, homemade soups, salads, desserts and the freshest seafood.
MP 16.5, Beach Road, Nags Head
(252) 441-7366
Website
Dirty Dick's Crabhouse
Open March - December
Lunch, Dinner
NC seafood, steamed crabs, shrimp, clams and more with cajun flair. Grill and raw bar featuring charbroiled oysters. Bar. Large parties welcome.
MP 10, Bypass, Nags Head
(252) 449-2722
Website
Open March - December
Lunch, Dinner
NC seafood, steamed crabs, shrimp, clams and more with cajun flair. Grill and raw bar featuring charbroiled oysters. Bar. Large parties welcome.
MP 10, Bypass, Nags Head
(252) 449-2722
Website
Jockey's Ribs
Dinner
Family owned and operated since 1985. Homemade BBQ ribs, chicken, steaks and seafood.
MP 13, Beach Road, Nags Head
(252) 441-1141
Dinner
Family owned and operated since 1985. Homemade BBQ ribs, chicken, steaks and seafood.
MP 13, Beach Road, Nags Head
(252) 441-1141
Sugar Shack Seafood Market
Lunch, Dinner
Fresh local seafood, steamed, fried, steamer buckets, boats, sandwiches. Any seafood you want - we have it! Take-out or eat in.
MP 16.5, Nags Head/Manteo Causeway, Nags Head
(252) 441-3888
Website
Lunch, Dinner
Fresh local seafood, steamed, fried, steamer buckets, boats, sandwiches. Any seafood you want - we have it! Take-out or eat in.
MP 16.5, Nags Head/Manteo Causeway, Nags Head
(252) 441-3888
Website
Kelly's
Outer Banks Restaurant & TavernDinner
NC seafood, beef, pasta, vegetarian offerings and more. Casual to fine dining. Children's menu. Seating for dinner until 10 p.m. AAA three star rating. Bar/lounge/entertainment.
Getaway Card Accepted
MP 10.5, Bypass, Nags Head
(252) 441-4116
Website
Dune Burger
Open March - Thanksgiving
Lunch, Dinner
Fast food - hamburgers, hot dogs, BBQ, french fries and ice cream.
MP 16.5, Beach Road, Nags Head
(252) 441-2441
Open March - Thanksgiving
Lunch, Dinner
Fast food - hamburgers, hot dogs, BBQ, french fries and ice cream.
MP 16.5, Beach Road, Nags Head
(252) 441-2441
Sonic American's Drive-In
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Quick service restaurant featuring hamburgers, hot dogs, french fries, onion rings, specialty frozen drinks in a drive-in setting.
MP 14.5, Bypass, Nags Head
(252) 441-9030
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Quick service restaurant featuring hamburgers, hot dogs, french fries, onion rings, specialty frozen drinks in a drive-in setting.
MP 14.5, Bypass, Nags Head
(252) 441-9030
Subway
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Subs, salads, wraps, pizza.
MP 16, Nags Head
(252) 480-2575
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Subs, salads, wraps, pizza.
MP 16, Nags Head
(252) 480-2575
Sugar Creek Seafood
Restaurant
Open February - December
Lunch, Dinner
Beautiful sunsets on the Roanoke Sound. Fresh local seafood, prime rib, chicken, pork and pasta. Family oriented. Large groups welcome.
MP 16.5, Nags Head/Manteo Causeway, Nags Head
(252) 441-4963
Website
Open February - December
Lunch, Dinner
Beautiful sunsets on the Roanoke Sound. Fresh local seafood, prime rib, chicken, pork and pasta. Family oriented. Large groups welcome.
MP 16.5, Nags Head/Manteo Causeway, Nags Head
(252) 441-4963
Website
Lucky 12 Tavern
Lunch, Dinner
Fresh local seafood, burgers, cheese steaks, salads, New york style pizza served until 2 a.m. Children's menu available. Live entertainment.
MP 12, Beach Road, Nags Head
(252) 255-5825
Website
Lunch, Dinner
Fresh local seafood, burgers, cheese steaks, salads, New york style pizza served until 2 a.m. Children's menu available. Live entertainment.
MP 12, Beach Road, Nags Head
(252) 255-5825
Website
Taiko Japanese Restaurant
Lunch, Dinner
A wide variety of traditional, healthy Japanese fare. Raw and cooked sushi selections, sushi rolls, shrimp, beef, chicken and noodles.
MP 14, Outer Banks Mall, Nags Head
(252) 449-8895
Lunch, Dinner
A wide variety of traditional, healthy Japanese fare. Raw and cooked sushi selections, sushi rolls, shrimp, beef, chicken and noodles.
MP 14, Outer Banks Mall, Nags Head
(252) 449-8895
Tale of the Whale
Open April - October
Dinner
Fresh local seafood, steaks and pasta. Entertainment.
Nags Head/Manteo Causeway, Nags Head
(252) 441-7332
Website
Open April - October
Dinner
Fresh local seafood, steaks and pasta. Entertainment.
Nags Head/Manteo Causeway, Nags Head
(252) 441-7332
Website
Tropical Smoothie Café
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Gourmet wraps, sandwiches and real fruit smoothies.
MP 14, Nags Head
(252) 441-3500, (252) 449-2200
Website
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Gourmet wraps, sandwiches and real fruit smoothies.
MP 14, Nags Head
(252) 441-3500, (252) 449-2200
Website
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe
Open February 10 - December 31
Fresh local seafood, just picked vegetables from local farmers. Harris Ranch Black Angus beef, Ashley Farms poultry and quality pork from NC farms. Karaoke Saturday nights.
Nags Head/Manteo Causeway, Nags Head
(252) 441-5405
Website
Open February 10 - December 31
Fresh local seafood, just picked vegetables from local farmers. Harris Ranch Black Angus beef, Ashley Farms poultry and quality pork from NC farms. Karaoke Saturday nights.
Nags Head/Manteo Causeway, Nags Head
(252) 441-5405
Website
Viva Mexican Grille
Lunch, Dinner
All kinds of burritos, quesadillas, tacos, chips and salsa.
MP 10.5, Nags Head
(252) 441-1601
Lunch, Dinner
All kinds of burritos, quesadillas, tacos, chips and salsa.
MP 10.5, Nags Head
(252) 441-1601
Mulligan's Raw Bar & Grille
Lunch, Dinner
Across from Jockey's Ridge. American beach cuisine, local seafood, steak. Bar/entertainment. Reservations accepted. Large groups welcome.
MP 13, Bypass, Nags Head
(252) 480-2000
Website
Lunch, Dinner
Across from Jockey's Ridge. American beach cuisine, local seafood, steak. Bar/entertainment. Reservations accepted. Large groups welcome.
MP 13, Bypass, Nags Head
(252) 480-2000
Website
Applebee's
Lunch, Dinner
Southwestern cuisine, salads, soups, sandwiches, steaks, seafood.
MP 14.5, Bypass, Nags Head
(252) 441-3652
Lunch, Dinner
Southwestern cuisine, salads, soups, sandwiches, steaks, seafood.
MP 14.5, Bypass, Nags Head
(252) 441-3652