Location: Nags Head
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Find out what Seafood restaurants to try in Nags Head. With eleven miles of sand, it's no surprise the beach is everyone's favorite attraction in Nags Head. This Outer Banks town just south of Kitty Hawk offers ocean fans every sort of shoreline sport, from sailing and kayaking to snorkeling past shipwrecks or hang-gliding over the sand dunes of Jockey's Ridge State Park. Step into the past with a walk through the historic district and enjoy the area’s distinct architecture.
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10. Old Nags Head Cafe'
Overall Ratings
4 based on 266 reviews
Old Nags Head Cafe continues the Roderer family tradition of the great food and Outer Banks North Carolina hospitality we've been offering Nags Head restaurant diners since 1985. Housed in the historic Harris Grocery store on the beach road that served va
Reviewed By Lynne B
Arrived after calling ahead & told we would get a table in about 30 min. Half the tables were empty so we figured we were in luck. Not So ! We went to the bar to wait...and wait....and wait about an hour. At one time we counted 9 empty tables (out of only 15 total). We ordered a crab quesadilla while waiting, but never saw any crab in it. After being seated, a waitress stopped by to tell us that it would be a while before "our waitress" could get to us. She did take our drink order & answered questions about specials. Not sure why with 3 waitresses & only 5 tables filled, we had to wait longer. Our friendly waitress arrived in about 10 minutes & took our order & asked if we wanted some more ice for our tea, which had none. I said that it must have been poured hot & she confirmed that she just made it. I asked if we could get some rolls or hushpuppies & she said they had neither. AFter a long wait & 4 glasses of ice being brought (to 3 of us), we got our meals. The crabcakes that were so highly touted were about equal parts lump crab & breading. Not exceptional for $24 price. They came with abiut 3 bites of tasty mixed vegs & cole slaw. My wife got the shrimp (5) & Mahi (very small portion & overcooked) for $23. It came with "dirty" rice (plain white rice). We both left still hungry & will NEVER go back. We should have turned around & walked away when we saw that it was not full on an August night in a very popular beach town, where many places regularly have a 1 hr. wait.First I would like to say that this has been one of the busiest weeks of our entire season. We have had record numbers of patrons and this week was no exception. Second, we do not take reservations or guarantee tables to anyone.If there were tables available why would you have waited at the bar for "an hour." And you never said anything to our hostess or bar tender that you would prefer a table instead of the bar. I find this hard to believe.A waitress told you your waitress would be a while... not sure about this either. Did you say anything to the hostess? Did you say anything to management? Apparently not.You say that there were three of you but you only just mention you and your wife, and the 2 meals that you say you ordered and had problems with. Once again I find it hard to believe that you never said anything to anyone so the problem could be corrected.If you say you were here fine. If you had problems then you should have said something to management but you apparently you didn't. I'm not even sure at what time of the evening you were here. So for you to have waited 2 1\2 hours is very hard to believe without some kind of a complaint to someone. If you never set foot in this establishment again that's fine, that's your prerogative but you are in the minority and our TripAdvisor certificates of excellence are proof of that and also all of our positive reviews.
9. Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1702 reviews
At Lone Cedar Café, we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you're craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you'll find them at the Lone Cedar Café.
Reviewed By cr w
Had dinner and a wedding there. Dinner was great but there were a lot of fly's in the restaurant. I don't recommend for a wedding. There was a strong Oder of cat poop in the air, the chicken was over cooked and the beef was under cooked. The shrubs needed to be badly trimmed back and were in the way of the ceremony. We thank you for dining with us and for using our wedding space for your ceremony. We are distressed to learn that everything was not perfect. Your concerns will be addressed.Congratulations to you! We wish you a lifetime of happiness!
8. Tortugas' Lie Shellfish Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1363 reviews
Reviewed By paxa
This is a fun little place, colorfully decorated with beach themed paintings on the walls, hundreds of old license plates on the low ceiling beams, and a fish tank serving as partial wall divider with at least one large gold fish. The front window side has a few booth seats, beyond that a long wrap around bar counter on one side, and half dozen wooden tables on the other. There is also a larger less busily decorated back dining room but didn't seem to be open this evening. Service a bit of a slow start, might be just opened for the evening, since once they took our orders food came super quickly. We had burger and fish tacos. Both excellent - although the tacos had the most plain tortilla, the contents were just about the best, with an abundance of fish chunks, more substantial than any other fish tacos I'd ever had. And both the burger and fish were very spicy - I read some reviews that complained about the excessive cumin used, but since I like cumin I thought it was tasty. My partner however did feel the burger was over seasoned, as he generally prefers minimally seasoned patties - so I guess you gotta love spicy food to love this place. But if you do, definitely check this place out.
7. Owens' Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1155 reviews
Since 1946, four generations of locals and visitors have experienced the famous food and hospitality of the Owens and Shannon families.We are celebrating 69 years in business, in the same location, making us the oldest restaurant in the state of North Car
Reviewed By CPRVA
We were greeted right away and seated right away. This restaurant has cloth napkins and tablecloths. There is carpet throughout the dining areas. The dining rooms are decorated very upscale old Nags Head style. We loved the ambiance. Our waitress was not warm and inviting. She never got very close to our table. I would expect in a restaurant with these prices for the service to be with a big smile and that we are special to the waitress. We did not get that at all. The salad was delicious; the dressing amazing. My wine was wonderful. My entree and my friend's entree were just ok. The crackers brought to the table with cheese have to be opened from wrappers and are crumbly and fall all apart; Owens' can do better; maybe just the hush puppies and bread with the cheese would be better. We left the way we came in and nobody at the front said thank you or have a nice evening or thank you for coming in. We felt like we spent too much money for what we got.
6. Fish Heads Bar & Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 565 reviews
New this season! Brand new Bar & Grill on the Outer Banks Fishing Pier.It offers appetizers, sandwiches, baskets, soft drinks, beer, etc right on the Atlantic Ocean fishing pier. I have photos.
Reviewed By 684DonR
Only beer and Saki made mixed drinks. Always crowded but still fast service. Donât miss the 15 cent shrimp!
5. Kill Devil Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2173 reviews
Reviewed By AllenH92
The place was packed so we thought it must be good. Did not disappoint! The steak burger with side salad, cheesesteak egg rolls and key lime pie were delicious. Everyone from guests to waitstaff weâre having fun and joking with each other. Great time.
4. Tale of The Whale
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1056 reviews
Family owned and operated for 40 years, we serve the finest and freshest local seafood, choice steaks, salads, pastas, chicken and more. We pay attention to every detail to ensure your meal is memorable and delicious! Enjoy casual dining overlooking the R
Reviewed By jhnmszrs
The food was great, and large portions. My wife and I had scallops and crab cakes. The scallops were amazing! The crab cakes were a little mushy for our taste but still decent. The service was great and they have excellent waterfront views. Definitely worth a try!
3. Miller's Waterfront Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2724 reviews
Overlooking the beautiful Roanoke Sound, Miller's Waterfront Restaurant has been family owned and operated since 1982. Offering lunch and dinner daily in the restaurant downstairs with early bird specials from 4:00-5:00 pm. New for 2016 is The Waterfront
Reviewed By paxa
Came here for dinner on our first evening in OBX - chose this place as it's convenient, almost right across the highway from our hotel. Restaurant is quite large, with colorful ocean themed paintings, well spaced tables, several dining sections with partial dividers, and bar counter in a separate room. Many tables by the windows, no doubt provide good views during the day. On a Sunday night it was about half full around 6 pm. We had mixed seafood and salad with grilled shrimps, both delicious - the shrimp add-on at $5 was the most reasonable and perfect for a light dinner. The comp hush puppies were really yummy. For dessert had the pecan pie, which regrettably was not as good - very lacking on the pecans, mostly bland filling and for what it was a bit pricey at $8. Overall a good restaurant but based on the pecan pie I wouldn't skip the desserts.
2. Blue Moon Beach Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2494 reviews
Blue Moon Beach Grill is located at MP 13 in sunny, downtown Nags Head. We are just down the road from Jockey's Ridge in Surfside Plaza. We are open 7 days a week from 11:30 AM till 9:00 PM. Our goal is to provide each customer with a "once in a blue moon
Reviewed By Girlraisedinthfsouth
Last week was our third return visit since finding this restaurant and its Shrimp and Grits! Continues to NOT disappoint!Rebecca, a North Carolina/Georgia girl (my license plate states "Grits" on it - Girl Raised in the South) who is "marooned" in Ohio!Our sympathies to the Georgia girl stuck in Ohio. Grits are Southern for sure, and when you add a really great sauce, and some shrimp.........well, the Ohio blues fade away. Glad you like us and our shrimp and grits. Cheers and bon appetit!!
1. Avenue Waterfront Grille
Overall Ratings
4 based on 319 reviews
Avenue Grille is a seasonal waterfront restaurant in downtown Manteo serving local seafood, all natural proteins, pizza, burgers and more! We are closed for the winter and will reopen in March 2018. Avenue Waterfront Grille is situated to handle large par
Reviewed By dochall2015
We tried Avenue for the first time and we were pleasantly surprised. The service was impeccable (too bad our waiter was returning to Appalachian State). The salads were super delicious. I loved the shala shala. The onion rings were crunchy with a yummy sauce. I had the crabcakes and they were tasty. All around great restaurant.
