Nags Head Restaurant Guide
Dining in Nags Head is more than just grabbing a bite. It is about experiencing the flavors of the Outer Banks. Locally owned restaurants take pride in serving fresh, seasonal ingredients, with menus featuring local tuna, mahi-mahi, shrimp, oysters, and the famous North Carolina blue crabs. But beyond seafood, you’ll find barbecue joints, Southern comfort food, international cuisine, and casual beachside spots perfect for a post-surf meal.
During the busy summer season, Nags Head restaurants can get crowded, so making reservations or arriving early is a good idea, especially for larger groups. Whether you are looking for a laid-back seafood shack, a fine dining experience, or a quick takeout option for a beach picnic, Nags Head has it all.
From legendary Outer Banks seafood spots to hidden local gems, our Nags Head restaurant guide will help you find the best places to eat during your OBX getaway.
The Best Restaurants in Nags Head
Full List of Nags Head Restaurants
Discover the savory delights of Nags Head, where coastal flavors and local charm come together. Stop in, relax, and enjoy a taste of the Outer Banks!
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Yellow Submarine
Established in 1976, Yellow Submarine is a Beatles-themed pizza parlor offering stone-oven-baked pies & subs, bone-in and boneless chicken wings, strombolis, calzones, fresh salads, plus wine, beer, and desserts on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Our restaurant provides pizza delivery in Nags Head while also offering in-store pickup and dine-in eating at our convenient location inside the Outer Banks Mall at milepost 14. You’ll love Yellow Submarine’s delicious hand-tossed, made-from-scratch pizzas prepared with only the freshest ingredients.

Sugar Creek Seafood Restaurant
Not many restaurants actually sit out over the water, so relax and watch all the activity above and below the waterline. Made famous for local shrimp and a menu that serves everything from incredible prime rib to native crab cakes and the Outer Banks’ best seafood.

Waveriders Coffee, Deli & Market
Waveriders Coffee Deli & Market is a great stop for breakfast or lunch. We offer panini-pressed Breakfast Bagel and Deli sandwiches any time of day. You will also find muffins & pastries along with vegetarian and gluten-free options. The lunch selections include a variety of panini-pressed sandwiches, wraps & Salads. Along with our amazing food we have 16 Craft Beers on Tap, Wine by the Glass or Bottle, a large retail market area for snacks and real fruit Smoothies with a full espresso bar. Waveriders has free WiFi, of course! The shop offers lounge furniture, tables, a lounge area for meetings and outdoor seating on our dog friendly deck.

Miller’s Waterfront Restaurant
Truly an Outer Banks family tradition, Miller’s Waterfront Restaurant has been owned & operated by the Miller family since 1982. Overlooking the Roanoke Sound in Nags Head, you can now enjoy your meal with a view from the new Waterfront Sunset Bar & Grill located upstairs where you will have a front row seat to kite-boarders, windsurfers and the most beautiful sunsets on the island.

Dirty Dick’s Crab House
Fresh, local seafood with a New Orleans accent in our Nags Head Restaurant. The menu includes such Cajun hits as chicken etoufee, shrimp, oyster or pork chop po’ boy, Creole stuffed crabs, Louisiana crawfish, shrimp Creole over cheese grits, and for the brave, delicacies like fried frog legs and fried gator tail.

Viva Mexican Grill
Family-owned, made to order, and full of flavor, Viva Mexican Grill brings authentic Mexican cuisine to the Outer Banks with bold spices, homemade tortillas, and your favorite classics, served fast, fresh, and with OBX hospitality in Nags Head.

PokeBox – Plaza Del Sol
Fresh Outer Banks seafood and customizable Asian flavors are at the tip of your fingers at one of Nags Head’s newest take out restaurants, OBX PokeBox! OBX PokeBox brings some of the finest Hawaiian and Asian flavors to the Outer Banks, offering a take-out option full of fresh ingredients sure to satisfy your cravings!

Sooey’s BBQ & Rib Shack
If you’re looking for delicious and traditional Southern fare in North Carolina, stop by Sooey’s BBQ & Rib Shack today! We’re proud to offer our Carolina BBQ on the Outer Banks with two, one-of-a-kind restaurant locations, in Nags Head and Corolla, for your dining convenience. Whether you’re looking for mouth-watering pulled pork, smoked beef brisket or Southern fried chicken, you’re sure to find the perfect dish at one of our popular BBQ restaurants.














