Popular Nags Head, Restaurants

Nags Head is home to a variety of fantastic dining spots that cater to all tastes. From fresh local seafood, fine dining, steaks, and more there are plenty of choices for everyone. Here are some popular options:

1. **Red Drum Grill & Taphouse**
Known for its fresh seafood and pub fare, this spot offers daily specials and a wide selection of beers on tap.

2. **Dirty Dick’s Crab House**
Dirty Dick’s Crab House – “Seafood with a New Orleans Accent, with nuances of the Chesapeake Bay.” Our menus include soups, salads, appetizers, sandwiches, entrees, seafood, steaks, chicken, and our World Famous Sweet Corn Hush Puppies. Dirty Dick’s Crab House. Great Food. Great Fun.

3. **Tortugas Lie**
A Caribbean-inspired eatery serving seafood, sandwiches, and burgers with an Outer Banks flair. Nestled among the dunes of the Outer Banks town of Nags Head, you’ll find a delicious slice of the Caribbean known as Tortugas’ Lie. Founded in 1989, 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.

4. **Waveriders Coffee, Deli & Market**
Perfect for breakfast or lunch, this cafe offers panini-pressed sandwiches, vegetarian options, and craft beers. Waveriders is a bit different and we like it that way. Grab breakfast in the afternoon. A deli sandwich in the morning. A beer any time we can serve it legally (NC Laws). Need a coffee – got it! Try a Mimosa Bucket! Take some beer home in a growler, grab a 6-pack of your favorite and find a large selection of Cider options for the Gluten Free folks!

5. **Blue Moon Beach Grill**
A quirky and cozy spot loved by locals, offering dishes like shrimp and grits and buffalo shrimp. Nestled in historic Nags Head, Blue Moon Beach Grill is a beloved, family-owned restaurant where southern hospitality will always be king. We’re known for our exciting and creative cuisine and pride ourselves on offering you a ‘Once in a Blue Moon’ experience.

6. **Miller’s Waterfront Restaurant**
A waterfront gem with stunning views and a menu featuring fresh seafood and American classics. Truly an Outer Banks family tradition, Miller’s Waterfront Restaurant has been owned & operated by the Miller Family since 1982. Dedication to quality food and service shines through with every meal and is comparable only to the beautiful water views.

7. **Tale of the Whale**
A fine dining experience with waterfront views, specializing in seafood and steak. Family owned and operated for 46 years, we serve the finest and freshest local seafood, choice steaks, salads, pastas, chicken and more. We pay attention to every detail to ensure your meal is memorable and delicious! Enjoy casual dining overlooking the Roanoke Sound, and live music (in season) on our waterfront gazebo. Come early and enjoy your favorite cocktail outdoors overlooking the water.

These restaurants showcase the diverse culinary scene in Nags Head. Which one catches your eye?

For more memorable restaurant options check out the Nags Head Restaurant Guide

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