Being aware of rip currents, how to identify them and avoid them will help to make your stay at the beach a safer trip. We want everyone visiting the Outer Banks this summer to have a safe and enjoyable vacation. This article is shared from OBX Beach Access, the guide that provides you with the most
Anyone who has ever waited tables knows how difficult this job can be, and therefore, many ex-servers make a point to be very generous tippers regardless of service. Unfortunately, there are many restaurant-goers out there who don’t realize the importance of the tip.
It’s no surprise that after 45 years, Miller’s Seafood & Steakhouse still feels like a place to come home to each and every time you walk through the doors and relax in their dining room infused with Outer Banks charm.
After all, at Miller’s Seafood & Steakhouse, you are not only surrounded by great food and a warm
Eat fresh and eat local!
Celebrate everything seafood at the Outer Banks Seafood Festival this October. This is one of the biggest and greatest fall events where local restaurants showcase their best seafood creations. There will be everything from tastings and cooking demonstrations to entertaining stories from local fishermen and local arts and crafts.
This is a
Chances are there has been a time when you were dining out on the Outer Banks and been in a restaurant that advertised Outer Banks Catch. You may have guessed that this means the restaurant’s seafood was caught right here on the Outer Banks, but the meaning behind the name is what really inspires us to
Walking into Miller’s Seafood & Steakhouse, you just know that it’s something special. Maybe it’s the smell of great food, the beautifully remodeled building, or maybe it’s the warm greeting and the feeling of family. Miller’s has been a tradition on the Outer Banks for generations and an integral part of the community.
In September 2016,
A North Carolina shrimp boil is arguably the best beach food ever! With so many ways to do a boil, there is always something for everyone.
You have probably heard a lot of rumors about these briny mollusks: they’re aphrodisiacs, they make sparkling pearls, and you can only eat them at certain times of year. But what is fact and what is hearsay?
The R Months
A common tale surrounding oysters is that they can only be consumed in months that have an
From the time I stepped into Owens’ Restaurant as a young child vacationing in Nags Head, it has always managed to overflow with the sights, sounds, and scents that so easily conjure up those feelings of what the Outer Banks are all about.
I still remember slowly strolling around the foyer looking at the displays of
Sushi has rolled its way to the United States in the 1950’s and has flourished in popularity. In its original form, it was prepared with raw fish and vinegared rice. Nowadays you can find sushi made with fried or cooked fish, veggies, sauces and even many vegetarian options. It has expanded to satisfy even the
Those beautiful, local crustaceans everyone tries to catch and loves to eat. But have you ever felt confused by the thought of having to crack open and eat —or “pick”— a blue crab? Have you avoided ordering them in restaurants because you’re afraid you wouldn’t know what to do once they’re set before you, and they would just sit
We are all guilty of it – you’re out to eat with your friends or family, the food arrives and what’s the first thing you do? Take a bite? Wrong! You snap a food photo for the ‘gram. Because if you didn’t post it, did you even eat it?
According to Food Network Magazine, “Nearly a
Owens’ Restaurant matriarch Clara Mae was born in 1946. That same year, her parents decided to move their restaurant business from Roanoke Island to Nags Head. Back then everyone thought Bob Owens and his wife Clara were out of their minds for opening up shop on the desolate strip of land in south Nags Head.
“No one should be alone on Thanksgiving.” Those are the words from Liz Dowless, owner of Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet on the Bypass in Kitty Hawk.
Liz continues, “I’ve been very fortunate in my life. The restaurant will be opening for it’s the 20th season this coming spring and this was something I thought a lot about. Earlier
Watch Southern Shores Pizza Make Our Pie
The great pizza debate.
Who has the best? New York? Chicago?
And should pineapple actually be an option for this Italian import? No matter what your preference, Southern Shores Pizza should be on your list of MUST-try pizzerias!
They have a very inviting dine-in atmosphere, engaging employees, and some seriously
Seafood tacos on the Outer Banks are of no shortage. It’s a matter of catch and cook that makes them popular. Basically, whichever freshly caught seafood came in that day is what is wrapped up in these bites of tortilla heaven and served. And my goodness our fabulous OBX Restaurants with seafood tacos serve up
As with fashions and cars, food trends change every year. As the Outer Banks Restaurant Guide, we know the ins and outs when it comes to food trends and food culture. We can taste what is going on not only in our coastal area, but we learn about what is happening in our surrounding region.
People working in food service are noticing a major “no tipping” trend happening on take-out orders. While many have upped their tipping game during the coronavirus pandemic, there still are plenty of others who have not.
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