NAGS HEAD RESTAURANTS
Seafood Restaurants & More
Seafood Restaurants & More
Treat yourself to the taste of true Outer Banks cuisine by dining at one of Nags Head’s many established and beloved restaurants. Delicious, authentic coastal cuisine is what Nags Head restaurants do best – and they do it in a family-friendly setting with some having water views that just can’t be matched.
Nags Head Waterfront Restaurants
Nags Head’s many restaurants on the water offer unbeatable soundside dining with breathtaking views of the Roanoke Sound and marshes. Dolphins, osprey, and otters all call the west side of Nags Head home, so you’re bound to spot some local wildlife while dining at one of these favorite kid-friendly waterfront restaurants.
Nags Head has some of the best restaurants you can experience on the Outer Banks. Whether you’re looking for history, pristine views, family-friendly fun, or a combination of all that, you’re sure to find it at restaurants in Nags Head!
NAGS HEAD RESTAURANT GUIDE 2023
THE BEST RESTAURANTS IN NAGS HEAD
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For generations, Outer Banks families made their livings and their daily meals from the bounty of local waters, caught fresh every day. The Basnight family continues this tradition by serving only the freshest Outer Banks seafood. Caught in local waters and brought to our docks daily by local fishermen, then cleaned and prepared right here at the Lone Cedar Café.
7623 S Virginia Dare Trail
Nags Head, NC
252.441.5405
Dirty Dicks 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.
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Firehouse Boil Delivery
Why wait in line at a grocery store or restaurant? Our Low Country seafood boil is different. We deliver our seafood boil kit right to your beach home. Follow easy instructions and eat in about an hour!
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Fishheads Bar & Grill
Located on the Outer Banks Fishing Pier in South Nags Head, there’s no better place to enjoy oceanfront dining while listening to the best musicians on the beach. Locals love Fish Heads Bar and Grill for their happy hour specials, nightly live music and wide selection of beers on tap!
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Freshfit Cafe
The Outer Banks newest health-oriented cafe and juice bar located in Nags Head, NC. We are nutrition-oriented and health-focused and want to help you eat better, increase energy, and reduce stress, serving breakfast and lunch daily.
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Kelly’s OBX Catering
For over 30 years Kelly’s has been a leader in Nags Head cuisine. We have served and entertained neighbors and guests, 3 million and counting. The Outer Banks, its heritage, and our local waters are important to us. We feature local seafood, Outer Banks Catch, and coastal cuisine. We are also proud of our Irish heritage which underlies our spirit and hospitality.
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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.
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Moge Tee
Moge Tee is a vibrant and trendy tea shop in Nags Head that has captured the hearts of tea enthusiasts. With an extensive menu of creative and refreshing tea concoctions, Moge Tee offers a unique and flavorful experience for every palate.
Owen’s Restaurant
Owens’ Restaurant is celebrating their 78th season in their Nags Head Restaurant. The Owens family invites you to visit them in Nags Head for some of the best Southern coastal cuisine the Outer Banks has to offer.
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PokeBox
Welcome to PokeBox!
Poke (Hawaiian for “to slice” or “cut into pieces”) is a traditional main dish of Hawaiian cuisine made with marinated tuna. As Poke become increasingly popular, the modern version, known as Poke Bowl, has variety ingredients and flavors arranged to customized personal preferences. Fresh. Simple. Healthy
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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.
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Sugar Creek 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.
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Tortugas’ Lie
Nestled among the dunes of the Outer Banks town of Nags Head, you’ll find a delicious slice of the Caribbean known as Tortuga’s Lie. Founded in 1989, Tortugas’ is a staple when it comes to Nags Head restaurants. Tortugas’ is home to some of the beach’s finest fare, from mouthwatering appetizers to dinners and desserts so delicious you can’t help but come back again and again.
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