Nags Head Restaurants
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1. Blue Moon Beach Grill
$$$ | |“Once in a blue moon, you have to taste life on a sandbar," says the sign over the bar at this small, quirky, and locally popular restaurant set in a small strip center. The generously portioned fresh seafood and Southern comfort food, lively vibe, friendly bartenders, and an open kitchen make first-timers feel at home and keep regulars returning. There's no ocean view, but it won't matter when you bite into a mahi taco or perfect fillet of flounder. Try the Truckstop, panfried pork loin with potatoes and gravy. This is one of the few OBX restaurants open every day, all year long.
4104 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, North Carolina, 27959, USA252-261–2583Known For
- Chef-driven, moderately priced seafood
- Fun, local bar scene
- Authentic, not tourist-driven vibe
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Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted -
2. Freshfit Cafe
$ | |When you need a break from seafood platters, head here for smoothies, local kombucha, and tasty wraps and BLTs.
7531 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, North Carolina, 27959, USA252-715--6444Known For
- Picnic-table seating directly on the water
- Fun bar with beer and wine
- Vegan breakfast and lunch options
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Rate Includes: Closed Thurs. -
3. John's Drive In
$ | |When a large milk shake is the only thing that will do on a hot summer day, this is the place to head for—locals say they are the best on the Outer Banks, or even on the planet. And when you just can't take one more night out at a fancy restaurant, John's will come to the rescue with the best handheld food on the Outer Banks: burgers, subs, sandwiches (including grouper), all-beef hot dogs, and sides. The Dolphin Boat is a must: pieces of mahimahi (dolphinfish) on a bun, served in a boat (basket), with fries or slaw, sauce, and hush puppies. Hours vary seasonally, so call ahead on the day you plan to visit.
3716 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, North Carolina, 27949, USA252-261–6227Known For
- The Dolphin Boat mahi sandwich
- Laid-back beachfront drive-in vibes
- 24-ounce milk shakes
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Rate Includes: Closed Dec.–Feb., Reservations not accepted -
4. Basnight's Lone Cedar Café
$$$$ | |Despite a modern rebuild after a fire, this classic seafood house directly on the water (there's an osprey nest mere feet from the dining-room window) feels old-school, thanks to nautical decor and the laid-back atmosphere. North Carolina produce and seafood star here, including OBX-style clear clam chowder and whole fried flounder. Soft-shell crabs come from an on-site shedding facility, and an extensive herb garden provides fresh seasoning.
7623 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, North Carolina, 27959, USA252-441–5405Known For
- Local seafood and produce
- Extra-friendly service
- Massive glass-walled wine rack
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Credit cards accepted, Reservations not accepted -
5. Owens' Restaurant
$$$$ | |Family owned since 1946, this restaurant, housed in a replica of an early-19th-century Outer Banks Lifesaving Station, feels like dining in a nautical museum: classic clapboard construction, pine paneling, and walls of maritime artifacts. The traditional crab cakes are popular, and the 14-layer chocolate cake is a long-standing favorite.
7114 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, North Carolina, 27959, USA252-441–7309Known For
- Fresh-off-the-boat local seafood
- Filet mignon topped with lump crabmeat and asparagus with béarnaise sauce
- History as a Nags Head institution
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues., Credit cards accepted, Reservations not accepted -
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6. Sam and Omie's
$$$ | |Named after two fishermen, father and son, this no-nonsense shack opened in 1937 and is one of the Outer Banks' oldest restaurants. Fishing photos hang between mounted catches on the walls, and classic country music twangs in the background. Locals flock here, especially for breakfast or a lunch of Hatteras-style clear clam chowder and fried seafood.
7228 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, North Carolina, 27959, USA252-441–7366Known For
- Big breakfasts
- Local-style steamed and fried seafood
- Oysters lauded as the best on the beach
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Rate Includes: Closed Wed., Credit cards accepted, Reservations not accepted
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