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Tortuga’s Lie Shellfish Bar and Grille
- 3014 N. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 11
- Nags Head
- (252) 441-RAWW
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The island-style interior and good food make Tortuga’s a favorite among locals and repeat visitors. There are lots of healthy options here, with Caribbean-inspired seafood and vegetarian options. Chow down on a variety of dishes, including tuna bites, burritos, steamed seafood and veggies and pasta. If there’s a salad on the specials board when you’re there, take our word for it and order it. Tortuga’s has some of the best burgers and island fries on the beach, and their famous sushi night on Wednesdays is a huge hit. They roll sushi late night in the summer and during regular dinner hours in the off-season. There is a full bar with lots of specialty drinks, including their notorious Shark Attack. Be sure to check out the beach volleyball court in the back. Tortuga’s is open daily for lunch and dinner with the hours changing in the winter.
Western Sizzlin’
- 804 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 8.5
- Kill Devil Hills
- (252) 441-4594
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Locally owned Western Sizzlin’ is a family dining establishment that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily all year round. The breakfast buffet is immensely popular. Enjoy the buffet from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on weekdays and until noon on weekends. For lunch and dinner, in addition to the great steaks you expect, you’ll find lots of other options including chicken, seafood, vegetables, fresh baked breads and desserts. In the summer season they have a terrific seafood buffet you won’t want to miss. They welcome large parties (it’s not unusual to see a bus in the parking lot) and also have a kids’ menu. Located within the restaurant is the Old Nags Head General Store with gifts, T-shirts and more.
American Pie
- 1600 S. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 9.5
- Kill Devil Hills
- (252) 441-3332
American Pie serves two vacation favorites: pizza and ice cream. Enjoy hand-tossed New York–style pizza, subs, wings and salads. For dessert enjoy homemade, hand-dipped ice cream. This year they’re also adding smoothies to their menu. This restaurant is right across the street from the beach and offers both indoor and outdoor seating. You can take your food to go or have it delivered.
Applebee’s
- 5000 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 14
- Nags Head
- (252) 441-3652
You’re probably already familiar with the affordable and delicious food the Applebee’s chain serves. They have great trio appetizers, salads, soups, sandwiches, steaks and seafood on the menu. A full bar keeps the atmosphere lively. Applebee’s is open for lunch and dinner year round.
Argyles Restaurant & Piano Bar
- 4716 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 2.5
- Kitty Hawk
- (252) 261-7325
Argyles has transformed into a relaxing, beachy pub with some high-top tables and comfortable seating. They have an extensive wine and cheese list and martini menu, so you’re sure to find something new. The separate dining area is still casual and serves up delightful gourmet fare that’s creative and fresh. Their food is local whenever it can be, and they grow their own organic vegetables and herbs. They also serve fresh local seafood and healthy wild game entrees. You should really check out their rustic Italian dishes too. Saving the best for last, the desserts are all homemade, and now they are doing amazing gelato, pastries, Belgian chocolate bon-bons and truffles, which are for sale to go as well. Argyles offers catering, including fabulous wedding cakes, and they’re open for dinner year round.
Art’s Place
- 4624 N. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 2.5
- Kitty Hawk
- (252) 261-3233
Art’s Place is famous among locals not only for their hamburgers served with hand-cut French fries, but also for their warm and friendly staff. The tiny restaurant has been a fixture on The Beach Road for more than 30 years and is a local’s favorite for the extremely affordable menu. Some favorites include chicken filets, steak and cheese sandwiches, breaded and fried mushrooms, and sweet potato sticks, plus plenty of options for kids. Breakfast at Art’s includes eggs, bacon, corned beef hash, homemade biscuits with sausage gravy, and creamed chipped beef. They have a full bar and a small roof deck, and they’re open for breakfast, lunch and dinner all year round. Stop in for happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m. every night. On Wednesdays, enjoy Jazz and Sushi Night with live music from Joe Mapp’s new group Magnum Trio. The music starts at 7 p.m. See you there!
Asian Bistro
- 3919 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 4
- Kitty Hawk
- (252) 261-1946
Asian Bistro is the newest offering from the owner of Fuji in Kill Devil Hills and Taiko in Nags Head. Asian Bistro serves regional Chinese cuisine, has a traditional sushi bar and offers a nice selection of vegetarian items. Wine and beer are also offered. They are open for lunch and dinner.
Awful Arthur’s Oyster Bar & Restaurant
- 2106 N. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 6
- Kill Devil Hills
- (252) 441-5955
Awful Arthur’s Oyster Bar is world-famous for its casual, raw bar atmosphere and great local seafood. The steamed shrimp are so good that they were featured in Esquire magazine. The menu features lots of seafood, but there are also burgers, pastas, steaks and chicken. The chef creates specials every day. Awful Arthurs has a full bar and an upstairs lounge with an ocean view. It is open most of the year for lunch and dinner.
Barefoot Bernie’s Tropical Grill & Bar
- 3730 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 4.5
- Kitty Hawk
- (252) 261-1008
Barefoot Bernie’s is open year round for lunch and dinner. They pride themselves on offering big portions at reasonable prices. Menu items include seafood, steaks, chicken, pastas, large salads, sandwiches and gourmet pizzas. A kid’s menu is also available. Check out their specialty frozen drinks and martinis or have your own favorite wine, beer or spirits with their full ABC permit. Large party reservations are always welcome. In the summer they have late-night food and live entertainment; call ahead for details.
Beach Road Grill
- 2519 S. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 10.5
- Nags Head
- (252) 480-2228
Offering lunch and dinner year round, Beach Road Grill features steamed seafood, wraps, sandwiches, soups and salads. The cozy atmosphere is a locals’ favorite for a delicious, casual meal. Favorite appetizers include coconut shrimp, build-your-own quesadillas and stuffed jalapenos. The chef whips up daily lunch and dinner specials. Beach Road Grill has a full bar, and they offer live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights all year long. Now, they also offer Sunday brunch.
Big Buck’s Homemade Ice Cream
- 3810 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 4.5, Buccaneer's Walk
- Kitty Hawk
- (252) 715-0779
For a tasty treat, head to Big Buck’s Homemade Ice Cream. Choose from more than 50 flavors of made-from-scratch ice cream plus sherbet, sorbet and soft serve. You can get any flavor made into a shake, split, sundae or float, even a brownie sundae — yum! Big Buck’s has an espresso bar and all the espresso-based coffee drinks you need to pick up your day. Candies, homemade chocolates and taffy are also available. Check out the Big Buck’s Ts.
Blue Moon Beach Grill
- 4104 S. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 13, Surfside Plaza
- Nags Head
- (252) 261-BLUE
The Blue Moon Beach Grill is, in their own words, “a quirky, fun-filled dining experience,” and we couldn’t agree more, except to add the descriptions delicious, friendly and affordable. Family owned, they serve a great mix of Southern comfort food and creative lunch and dinner specials like Caribbean pulled-pork sandwiches and shrimp and grits. The owners renovated the restaurant over the winter, expanding into the neighboring space, and now they have a few more tables, a larger bar and kitchen, a few more items on the menu and the same warm and friendly service. Blue Moon is open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner with daily specials created by Chef Scott Shields. Take-out and a kids’ menu are also available.
Bob’s Grill
- 1219 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 9
- Kill Devil Hills
- (252) 441-0707
You have to love a place where you can get breakfast in the afternoon. Bob’s is casual, with reasonable prices and large portions. Breakfast includes huge hot cakes, three-egg omelets, French toast and waffles. At lunch, try Bob’s burger, Philly steak and cheese, a fried chicken sandwich or a fresh salad. Dinner at Bob’s includes lots of seafood specials like tuna, shrimp and scallops or grilled chicken, ribs, prime rib and rib eyes. They also do all-you-can-eat crab legs with steamed shrimp, fried shrimp, hush puppies and two sides of your choice. Cold beer and wine are available. Try their homemade carrot cake or any of their other yummy desserts. The restaurant is open year round for breakfast and lunch, and dinner is also available during the summer season.
Capt’n Frank’s
- 3800 N. Croatian Highway, The Bypass, MP 4.5
- Kitty Hawk
- (252) 261-9923
This restaurant is all about their hot dogs. The same family has been serving Oscar Meyer’s here since 1975. They have foot-long, quarter-pound and, for the less adventurous, regular dogs. Try the Junkyard Dog, which is topped with just about everything. Every meal is made to order, and the service is fast and friendly. Besides hot dogs, they also have barbecue, chicken fingers, chicken fillets and steak sandwiches. The cheese fries are out of this world. In the summer months you can chow down on steamed shrimp in the evenings. Capt’n Frank’s is open for lunch year round, and they stay open until 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday in season. In the off-season they are closed on Sundays.
Captain George’s Seafood
- 705 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 8.5
- Kill Devil Hills
- (252) 480-6677
Captain George’s serves an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet with more than 70 items, including Alaskan snow crab legs, savory prime rib and fresh steamed shrimp. They offer made-to-order entree items as well, and prepare everything in-house daily. Their Oysters Rockefeller is a secret family recipe that you won’t want to miss. Captain George’s is open for dinner every day except Christmas. On Sunday, they begin serving at noon and offer an early-bird discount until 4 p.m., with the exception of holidays. Just George’s Sports Bar and Grill is located inside Captain George’s and has a great menu, 28 flat screen TVs and, according to locals, the best sports bar on the beach. The kitchen stays open till the bar closes.
Chilli Peppers
- 3001 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 5
- Kill Devil Hills
- (252) 441-8081
Chilli Peppers is famous on the Outer Banks for its Coastal cuisine, fresh seafood, Tex-Mex flair and award-winning soups and sauces. Everything is made from scratch, and the dining room bursts with a colorful and casual atmosphere. Every day the chef’s lunch specials include a pasta dish, enchilada of the day, stir-fry, and a sandwich and soup combo in variety that could please anyone’s taste buds. Chilli Peppers also offers a full bar with magnificent margaritas and various beer options. Whether you come in to enjoy live acoustic music, a game of corn hole in the courtyard or steamed seafood served late every night, you’ll find the kind of fun you’ve been looking for. Rock out with a live DJ on Tuesday nights or join in for all of the amazing charity events that Chilli Peppers hosts. In the off-season, don’t miss their popular tapas nights on Thursday evenings. Each week the chef devotes the entire tapas menu to a different country’s cuisine, and the results are always mouth-watering and delicious. On Saturday and Sunday don’t miss their amazing Bloody Mary Bar and brunch menu; a local’s favorite (and voted Best on the Beach by the Coast). Chilli Peppers is open year round, serving lunch and dinner daily and brunch on Saturday and Sunday starting at 9 a.m.
Colington Cafe
- 1029 Colington Road
- Kill Devil Hills
- (252) 480-1123
Colington Café is located on Colington Road in a Victorian-style home. This is a great place for a special night out, and it has received accolades from Southern Living magazine. The chefs are skilled at preparing outstanding dishes with fresh, local ingredients. The Cafe is famous for its she-crab bisque and crab cakes. Nightly specials always offer a unique take on dishes such as local seafood or quality steaks. The desserts are incredible and include a white chocolate creme brulee, triple chocolate mousse cake and coconut cream pie. The wine list is reasonably priced. Large parties can be accommodated, and reservations are recommended. Colington Café is open for dinner from April through Thanksgiving and then reopens for the Christmas holidays.
Colington Pizza
- 100 Colingwood Lane
- Kill Devil Hills
- (252) 441-3339
Colington Pizza is a friendly, locally owned neighborhood restaurant on Colington Island. They offer homemade pizzas, appetizers, salads, sandwiches and subs, plus beer and wine at a bar that’s a popular Colington hangout. Eat in, take out or have it delivered; they deliver from Colington Harbour to Bermuda Bay on the east end of Colington Road. They’re open for dinner every night, year round. Look for Colington Pizza on Colington Road, a half-mile outside the entrance of Colington Harbour by the water tower.
Country Deli
- 4104 S. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 13, Surfside Plaza
- Nags Head
- (252) 441-5684
This year-round take-out deli features lunch and dinner selections including a variety of sumptuous specialty sandwiches as well as the basics like grilled cheeses and steak sandwiches. You’ll be surprised at how high they pile their sandwiches. They have a good selection of bottled beverages and chips. Free delivery is available within a specific area; give them a call to find out if you’re in their delivery zone.
Crabby Fries
- 1006 S. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 9
- Kill Devil Hills
- (252) 441-9607
Need a quick bite to take to the beach or looking to feed a group for dinner? This new carry-out place has what you need. Find delicious seafood sandwiches, pressed Cuban sandwiches and their specialty, amazing hand-cut beach fries. Yum! They also offer steamed crabs, freshly squeezed lemonade, beer, wine and more. This year they are adding ice cream to their offerings, so stop in and get cooled off.
Dare Devil’s Authentic Pizzeria
- 1112 S. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 9
- Kill Devil Hills
- (252) 441-6330, (252) 441-2353
For more than 20 years, Dare Devil’s has been serving delicious pizzas, strombolis, subs, salads and appetizers. They have a full bar and TVs that are great for watching sports events. You can eat in or take it out. Dare Devil’s is open for dinner at 5 p.m. year round and serves lunch as well during the summer season.
Dirty Dick’s Crab House
- 2407 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 10.5
- Nags Head
- (252) 449-CRAB
Dirty Dick’s is a fun-loving restaurant that serves up seriously good food. The menu pays homage to New Orleans and Louisiana cuisine with dishes such as seafood gumbo and Po Boys, but it also offers a vast array of classic seafood favorites, including the biggest variety of crab preparations we’ve ever seen. Steaks, chicken, pork, burgers, ribs, salads, unusual sides and appetizers and sandwiches round out the offerings. Check out their popular T-shirts and other merchandise. There is also a location in Avon.
Dockside BBQ and Seafood
- 1469 Colington Road
- Kill Devil Hills
- (252) 441-0444
Dockside BBQ and Seafood serves eastern North Carolina–style barbecue, smoked chicken, pork spare ribs, a great selection of seafood items and much more. They also run daily home-cooked dinner specials such as chicken alfredo or shirimp and grits. Open for lunch and dinner for dining in or for take-out, Dockside serves beer and wine and has an enclosed porch that overlooks the water. You’ll often find some form of wildlife out there to keep you entertained.
Duck Donuts
- 710 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 8.5
- Kill Devil Hills
- (252) 480-3320
Here’s a real Outer Banks treat, listed by Disney Family Magazine readers as a must-stop while visiting OBX. These donuts are made fresh to order and are served warm. Choose your coating (vanilla, chocolate) and then your topping (peanut, coconut, sprinkles and more). Sinfully good! Order by the dozen to bring home to the family. They also serve locally roasted premium coffees, juices and cold drinks and are now serving breakfast sandwiches and fresh-baked muffins. Be sure to check out their other locations in Corolla, Duck and Kitty Hawk.
Duck Donuts
- 5230 N. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 1
- Kitty Hawk
- (252) 480-3304
Here’s a real Outer Banks treat, listed by Disney Family Magazine readers as a must-stop while visiting the OBX. These doughnuts are made fresh to order and are served warm. Choose your coating (vanilla, chocolate) and then your topping (peanut, coconut, sprinkles and more). Sinfully good! Order by the dozen to bring home to the family. They also serve locally roasted premium coffees, juices and cold drinks and are now serving breakfast sandwiches and fresh-baked muffins. Be sure to check out their other locations in Corolla, Duck and Kill Devil Hills.
