Hosted at Basnight’s Lone Cedar Café in Nags Head, The Best of The Outer Banks is a three-course dinner featured during Taste of the Beach 2026. The menu highlights fresh, locally sourced ingredients and classic coastal flavors in a traditional seated format.

Set along the Nags Head Causeway, this event pairs a structured, seafood-forward menu with soundside views and a relaxed dinner atmosphere.

Three-Course Menu

• First Course (Choose One):
  • Jumbo Lump Crab Dip with toasted crostini
  • Local Shrimp tossed in a spicy, creamy sauce
  • Wedge of Iceberg Lettuce with blue cheese, tomato, and bacon

• Second Course (Choose One):
  Entrée selections feature fresh local seafood and seasonal ingredients, reflecting the restaurant’s long-standing commitment to regional sourcing and coastal cooking.

• Third Course:
  Dessert selection to close the evening

Event Details

• Dates: March 13-14, 2026

• Time: 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM

• Location: 7623 South Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head

• Ticket Price: $49.14

• Tickets: Available through the official Taste of the Beach event page