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Nags Head Restaurants

Restaurants accept credit cards and are handicapped accessible, unless otherwise noted. Website addresses, email addresses and phone numbers are subject to change. Restaurants listed are open year-round unless otherwise noted.

Applebee's

Lunch, Dinner
Southwestern cuisine, salads, soups, sandwiches, steaks, seafood. Bar.

MP 14.5, Nags Head
(252) 441-3652



Austin Fish Co.

Open April - November
Take out only
Take out seafood, fried meals and steamed shrimp, crabs, lobsters, snow crab legs sandwiches and soups. Fresh seafood sold in the retail store.


MP 12.5, Nags Head
(252) 441-7412
Website



Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Open February - December
Fresh seafood, pasta, prime beef, salads and sandwiches and homemade desserts. Large bar and gift shop. Catering on and off premise.

Manteo/Nags Head Causeway
(252) 441-5405
Website



Buzzsaw's Carolina Pizza

Lunch, Dinner
Pizza, subs, wings, salads. Dine-in, take-out, delivery.

MP 14, Outer Banks Mall, Nags Head
(252) 480-9299



Cobia Jim's

March - December
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Fresh seafood, jambalya, bbq, sandwiches. Daily specials. Tuesday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Sunday Brunch 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

MP 13, Beach Road/Bypass, Nags Head
(252) 449-0600
Website



Dairy Queen

Lunch, Dinner
Ice cream. Cash only.
Non-smoking

MP 16, Nags Head
(252) 480-3038



Dune Burger

Open March - Thanksgiving
Lunch, Dinner
Fast food - hamburgers, hot dogs, BBQ, french fries and ice cream.

MP 16.5, Beach Road, Nags Head
(252) 441-2441



The Dunes Restaurant

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Family dining, steak, chicken, seafood and salad bar.
Getaway Card Accepted
Non-smoking

MP 16.5, Bypass, Nags Head
(252) 441-1600
Website



Dunkin’ Donuts

Opening in April 2008
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In addition to our famous coffee and donuts, these locations will offer a menu with variety. 24-hour drive thru. Catering Available.

MP 10.5, Bypass, Nags Head
(252) 489-4808
Website



Fatboyz Ice Cream & Grill

Lunch, Dinner
Angus burgers, Hebrew National hot dogs, homemade crabcakes, tuna, fries, onion rings, sundaes, shakes, flurries, hand-dipped ice cream, homemade ice cream cakes and soft serve. Outdoor dining, family atmosphere.

Beach Road, Nags Head
(252) 441-6514



Front Porch Café

Breakfast
Fresh roasted coffee. Community coffee house offering a wide assortment of fresh baked goods. Free wireless internet.
Getaway Card Accepted
Non-smoking

MP 10.75, Nags Head
(252) 480-6616
Website



Grits Grill

Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast all day. Sandwiches, burgers, soups and salads. Fresh Krispy Kreme donuts daily. Open 6:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Outer Banks Mall, Nags Head
(252) 449-2888



How Sweet It Is

Lunch
Homemade ice cream, ice cream cakes, candy, salt water taffy, coffee and snacks.
Non-smoking

MP 12.5, Jockey's Ridge Crossing, Nags Head
(252) 441-4485



Jockey's Ribs

Dinner
Homemade Bar-B-Q ribs and chicken, steaks and seafood.

MP 13, Beach Road, Nags Head
(252) 441-1141



Kelly's Outer Banks Restaurant & Tavern

Dinner
Southeastern seafood, beef and pasta. Casual to fine dining. Children welcome. Bar/lounge/live entertainment. AAA three-star rating.
Getaway Card Accepted

MP 10.5, Bypass, Nags Head
(252) 441-4116
Website



Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell

Lunch, Dinner
Great food - fast, friendly service.
Non-smoking

Beach Road, Nags Head
(252) 441-3028



La Fogata

Lunch, Dinner
Authentic Mexican food. Bar.

MP 14, Bypass, Nags Head
(252) 441-4179



Lucky 12 Tavern

Dinner
Fresh local seafood, sandwiches, new york style pizza.
Open March 15 - February 5

MP 12, Beach Road, Nags Head
(252) 255-5825



Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

Lunch, Dinner
Seafood, chicken, beef and pasta at family prices. Bar. Children's menu available.
Open March - October.

MP 16, Bypass, Nags Head
(252) 441-6151
Website



Mulligan's Raw Bar & Grille

Lunch, Dinner
American beach cuisine, seafood, steak. Bar. Live entertainment.

MP 13, Bypass, Nags Head
(252) 480-2000



New York Pizza Pub

Lunch, Dinner
Italian & American cuisine; gourmet pizza, Angus steaks, homemade pasta, salad, kids menu and homemade desserts. Bar.

MP 10, Bypass, Nags Head
(252) 441-2660



Outback Steakhouse

Dinner
Steakhouse, seafood and pasta in a casual dining atmosphere. Call ahead seating available. Take-out available.

5220 S. Croatan Hwy, Nags Head
(252) 441-3981



Owen's Restaurant

Dinner
Rich Southern coastal cuisine that includes seafood, shellfish, whole Maine lobster, beef, pasta and homemade desserts. Exceptional wine list. AAA Three Diamond Award. Lounge.

MP 16.5, Nags Head
(252) 441-7309
Website



Peking China Restaurant

Lunch, Dinner
Authentic Chinese cuisine, Manderin, Szechwan, Hunan, full ABC permits. Lunch and Dinner buffet.
Non-smoking

MP 14, Outer Banks Mall, Nags Head
(252) 441-3454



Penguin Isle Soundside Grill & Bar

Dinner
Located on the Roanoke Sound. Great sunset view. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Mesquite open flame grilling. Early dining specials from 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Bar.
Open March - December.

MP 16, Bypass, Nags Head
252) 441-2637
Website



Peppercorns

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Oceanview dining, kid friendly, traditional seafood and steaks, sandwiches, salads, a la carte breakfast. Reservations accepted.

MP 9.5, Beach Road, Nags Head
(252) 441-2151, (800) 635-1824



Pier House Restaurant

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Oceanview dining. Casual atmosphere. Local seafood and homemade daily lunch specials. Full ABC permits.
Getaway Card Accepted

MP 11.5, Nags Head Pier, Beach Road, Nags Head
(252) 441-4200



The Player's Grille

Breakfast, Lunch, Sunday Brunch.
Breakfast sandwiches, upscale lunch specials.

MP 15, Soundside, Nags Head
(252) 441-8076



Prime Only Steak/Seafood/Martini/Wine Bar

Dinner
Midwestern corn-fed beef and fresh local seafood. Bar/live entertainment.

MP 11, US 158 Bypass, Nags Head
(252) 480-0047
Website



Red Drum Taphouse Grill

Lunch, Dinner
Regional cuisine with a down-home feel. Local seafood, prime steaks, pasta, sandwiches, microbrew pub-style bar with 18 beers on tap.
Open March - November.

MP 10.5, Beach Road, Nags Head
(252) 480-1095



Sam & Omie's

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Modern and old-fashioned favorites. Fresh seafood specials daily, soups and salads. Bar.
Open March - November.

MP 16.5, Beach Road, Nags Head
(252) 441-7366
Website



Slammin' Sammy's Sports Bar & Restaurant

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Steak, seafood, sandwiches, burgers, and pasta. Big Splash Breakfast Buffet 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.
42 TV's.

MP 10.5, Nags Head
(252) 449-2255
Website



The Snow Bird

Lunch, Dinner
Burgers, BBQ, steak subs, chicken subs, seafood and over 24 flavors of softserve ice cream. 12 p.m. - 12 a.m. daily.

MP 12, Beach Road, Nags Head
(252) 480-0000



Sonic American's Drive-In

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Quick service restaurant featuring hamburgers, hot dogs, french fries, onion rings, soft drinks and frozen drinks in a drive-in setting.

5205 S. Croatan Hwy, Nags Head
(252) 441-9030



Stone Oven Pizza

Lunch, Dinner
Pizzas, calzones, salads, subs, wings and more.
Non-smoking

MP 16, Tanger Outlet Mall, Nags Head
(252) 441-7775



Sugar Creek Restaurant

Lunch, Dinner
Beautiful sunsets on the Roanoke sound. Family oriented. Seafood, prime rib, chicken, pork and pasta.
Open February - December. Catering on premise.

MP 16.5, Nags Head/Manteo Causeway, Nags Head
(252) 441-4963
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Sugar Shack Seafood Market

Lunch, Dinner
Fresh local seafood. Fried and steamed. Take out or eat in. Soups, sandwiches, boats, steamer buckets. Daily specials. Free delivery in Nags Head and Manteo with purchase of $100 or more.

MP 16.5, Nags Head/Manteo Causeway, Nags Head
(252) 441-3888
Website



Taiko Japanese Restaurant

Lunch, Dinner
We serve a wide variety of traditional, healthy Japanese fare. Raw and cooked sushi selections, sushi rolls, shrimp, beef, chicken and noodles.
Non-smoking

MP 14, Outer Banks Mall, Nags Head
(252) 449-8895



Tale of the Whale

Dinner
Seafood, steaks, prime rib, vegetarian and more. Bar/outside deck, gazebo/live music. Now in our 27th year! Call for early bird specials and hours of operation.

Manteo/Nags Head Causeway, Nags Head
(252) 441-7332
Website



Tortuga's Lie

Lunch, Dinner
Caribbean inspired seafood, chicken, beef, pasta, vegetarian dishes, burgers and sandwiches. Smoke-free restaurant.
Non-smoking

MP 11, Beach Road, Nags Head
(252) 441-7299
Website



Tropical Smoothie Café

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Gourmet wraps, Boars Head® Sandwiches and real fruit smoothies.
Non-smoking

MP 10 and MP 14, Bypass, Nags Head
(252) 441-3500
Website



Yellow Submarine

Lunch, Dinner
Pizza, subs, salads, kids menu dinners. Large air-conditioned dining area. Ice cream parlor. Free delivery from MP 8.5 - 21 and Pirates Cove.
Getaway Card Accepted
Non-smoking

MP 14.5, Outer Banks Mall, Nags Head
(252) 441-3511



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