The Dunes proudly utilizes sustainable products sourced locally and regionally whenever possible in our support of North Carolina farmers, fishermen and purveyors. We would like to recognize Etheridge Seafood, O'Neals Seafood Market, Fresh Catch, The Captains' Oysters and Kevin O'Neal (softshells) for supplying our local seafood. Additionally, we work with the Jennette Brothers, Greenleaf Farms, Hickory Cross Poultry, The Lost Colony Brewery and many other local and regional suppliers to bring you the best of North Carolina.
Breakfast Menu
Lunch Menu
Dinner Menu
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Award-Winning Breakfast & Fresh Fruit Bar
Served weekends spring & fall. Served daily in summer.
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Nags Head Traditions
The Whaler
A whale of a breakfast! Two eggs, fried or scrambled, with bacon or sausage patties, hash browns or grits, and your choice of hotcakes, toast or biscuit.
$8.29
, Add Link Sausage or Cured Ham$8.79
The Dolphin
Not for the timid appetite! Two eggs, fried or scrambled, with hash browns or grits and your choice of hotcakes, toast or biscuit.
$6.29
The Dunes Specials
Country Ham Platter
Center-cut, salt-cured ham with two eggs, fried or scrambled, with hash browns or grits and your choice of hotcakes, toast or biscuit.
$11.99
Poached Eggs
Two eggs served with your choice of English muffin, toast, biscuit or hotcakes, and hash browns or grits.
$6.99
Pork Scrapple
6-oz. pork scrapple with two eggs, fried or scrambled, with hash browns or grits and your choice of hotcakes, toast or biscuit.
$10.99
Country Sausage 'n' Gravy
Served on toast or biscuit with your choice of hash browns or grits.
$7.59
Gourmet Grits
Try our delicious homemade grits.
1.99
, Add Bacon, Sausage or Cheddar$1.29 each
Shrimp & Grits
Our famous grits topped with bacon, green onions, sausage gravy and sauteed shrimp served with toast or biscuit.
$9.99
Creamed Chipped Beef
Served on toast or biscuit with hash browns or grits.
$9.99
Steak & Eggs
7-oz. rib-eye steak, two eggs, fried or scrambled, with hash browns or grits and your choice of hotcakes, toast or biscuit.
$13.99
Corned Beef Hash
Two eggs, fried or scrambled, with hash browns or grits and your choice of hotcakes, toast or biscuit.
$10.99
Waffles
Belgian Waffle
Homemade golden, crisp waffle. Toppings: blueberries, pecans, chocolate chips or peanut butter chips.
$5.99
, Add Toppings$1.99 each
Belgian Waffle Platter
Homemade waffle with two eggs, fried or scrambled, and two pieces of bacon.
$8.99
Hotcakes
Buttermilk Hotcakes
Three large hotcakes served with syrup. Toppings: blueberries, pecans, chocolate chips or peanut butter chips.
$5.59
, Add Toppings$1.99 each
French Toast
French Toast
Three slices of Texas toast, grilled golden and dusted with powdered sugar.
$5.99
French Toast Platter
Three slices of French toast with two eggs, fried or scrambled, and two pieces of bacon.
$8.99
Specialty Omelettes
Create Your Own Omelette
We start you off with a three egg omelette. Add egg whites or egg beaters or any of the following items: tomato, asparagus, onion, green pepper, mushrooms, ham, bacon, sausage or cheese.
$6.29
, Add Egg Whites or Egg Beaters$1.99
, Veggie Toppings$0.99 each
, Add Meat or Cheese$1.29 each
Outer Banks Seafood Omelette
A generous mix of crab and shrimp with Monterey Jack cheese.
$14.99
Crab & Jack Omelette
Crabmeat and Monterey Jack cheese. You can only find a crab omelette like this on the coast!
$13.99
Farmer's Omelette
Ham, bacon, sausage and cheese.
$11.59
Western Omelette
Ham, tomato, green peppers and onions.
$9.99
Popeye Omelette
Spinach, bacon, onions and Monterey Jack cheese.
$10.59
Veggie Omelette
Mushrooms, green peppers, onions and tomatoes.
$9.99
Greek Omelette
Tomato, spinach and feta cheese.
$9.99
Specialty Drinks
Bloody Mary
Need we say more! Custom blended by us!
$5.99
Orange Crush
Fresh-squeezed orange juice with vodka and triple sec.
$6.99
Sunrise Mimosa
Sparkling wine and Florida orange juice.
$5.99
Bellini
Sparkling wine and fresh peach puree.
$5.99
Small Breakfast Plates
Egg & Cheese Sandwich
Mini cheese omelette on bread or biscuit.
$3.99
Traditional BLT Sandwich
Always a favorite. Served with your choice of hash browns or grits.
$7.99
Grilled Cheese & Bacon
Your choice of cheese on Texas toast. Served with hash browns or grits.
$7.99
Sausage or Bacon Biscuit
Our homemade buttermilk biscuit with your choice of sausage or bacon.
$2.99
City Ham Biscuit
Sugar cured ham in a homemade buttermilk biscuit.
$3.59
Country Ham Biscuit
Old-fashioned NC salty ham in a homemade buttermilk biscuit.
$4.59
Eggs n' Toast
Two eggs, fried or scrambled, with two slices of toast.
$3.99
Eggs n' Hotcakes
Two eggs, fried or scrambled, with two buttermilk hotcakes.
$5.49
Oatmeal n' Topping
Creamy oatmeal with raisins, brown sugar and milk.
$4.99
Just for Kids
Sandfiddler
One egg scrambled with one buttermilk hotcake.
$2.99
Breakfast & Fresh Fruit Bar
Parents must accompany all children.
Children Ages 4-10$7.99
, Children Ages 3 and Younger$2.99
Silver Dollar Hotcakes
Four small buttermilk hotcakes.
$3.99
, Add chocolate chips or PB chips$1.99
Breakfast Sides
Grits
$1.99
Bagel & Cream Cheese
$2.29
Toast
Two slices.
$1.79
English Muffin
$1.99
Homemade Biscuit
$1.99
French Toast
$2.29
Fried Egg
$1.29
Hash Browns
$1.99
Oatmeal
$2.99
Creamed Chipped Beef
$4.59
Scrapple
$4.99
Bacon
$2.29
Sausage Patties
$2.29
Sausage Links
$2.49
Sausage Gravy
$3.59
Sugar Cured Ham
$2.99
Country Ham
$5.59
Corned Beef Hash
$4.99
Sliced Tomatoes
$1.99
Fish Roe
$4.99
Hotcakes
$3.99
For the winter, The Dunes will serve lunch from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm Wednesday thru Sunday.
Soups & Salads
Garden Salad
A blend of artisan lettuce topped with fresh cucumbers, shredded carrots, red onion, sliced tomatoes and croutons.
$4.99
Homemade Hatteras Clam Chowder
Loaded with clams, bacon, onions, carrots, celery and potatoes, simmered in a clear broth.
Cup$4.99
, Bowl$6.99
Appetizers
Shrimp and Crab Dip
Fresh shrimp and crabmeat with sherry, cream cheese, Monterey Jack and Parmesan cheeses served warm with flour tortillas.
$9.99
Down South Egg Rolls
Hickory smoked pulled pork shoulder in a homemade vinegar based barbecue sauce, wrapped in two flour egg wrappers and fried until crisp and savory. Served with fresh made coleslaw.
$6.99
Dunes' Onion Rings
Freshly sliced onions dipped in homemade beer batter, flash fried and served with horseradish ranch.
$7.99
Kids Menu*
Popcorn Shrimp
Kid's portion of our famous popcorn shrimp.
$6.99
Kids Hamburger
Fresh ground, flame grilled and served on a toasted bun.
$5.99
, Add American Cheese$1.00
Chicken Fingers
3 hand breaded chicken tenders, lightly battered and flash fried.
$5.99
Grilled Cheese
Sliced American cheese and toasted white bread.
$4.99
Entrees
Hand Breaded Chicken Tenders
Fresh chicken tenders soaked in buttermilk and hand battered in Dunes special seasoned flour served with french fries.
$8.99
Crab Cake Sandwich
Handmade crab cake on a toasted bun with lettuce and tomato served with French fries.
$12.99
6 oz. Hamburger
Fresh ground chuck, flame grilled and topped with lettuce and tomato on a toasted bun served with French fries.
$8.99
, Add Cheese$1.00
, Add Bacon$1.99
Eastern NC BBQ Sandwich
Tender and lean pork with coleslaw served on a toasted bun with French fries.
$7.99
Chicken and Waffles
A Homestyle favorite! Fresh chicken tenders dusted in our house breading, golden fried, served over a warm fluffy Belgian waffle with bourbon maple glaze.
$9.99
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
A juicy marinated chicken breast on a toasted bun with lettuce and tomato served with French fries.
$8.99
Ribeye Sandwich
7 oz. Ribeye grilled till juicy and tender on Texas toast with lettuce and tomato served with French fries.
$13.99
Double Bacon B.L.T.
Applewood smoked bacon, double the bacon, on toast with lettuce, tomato and mayo served with French fries.
$10.99
Tacos with Fried Fish or Chicken
Served on two flour tortillas with Monterey Jack cheese, sweet chili sauce, chili lime sour cream and pico de gallo with coleslaw.
$11.99
Popcorn Shrimp
A huge portion of fresh baby shrimp lightly battered and flash fried served with French fries and coleslaw.
$9.99
To Start
Crispy Calamari
Buttermilk soaked calamari, flash fried with zucchini spears and pepperoncini pieces, served with a Texas Pete aioli and warm marinara.
$9.99
Drunk Jerk Chicken Wings
Fresh chicken wings marinated in beer and jerk marinade, baked in the oven then flame grilled, finished with sweet and spicy wing sauce.
Six Wings$7.99
, Twelve Wings$11.99
Shrimp & Crab Dip
Fresh shrimp and crabmeat, cream cheese, sherry, Monterey Jack and Parmesan cheeses, served warm with French baguette and flour tortillas.
$11.99
Dunes Onion Rings
Freshly sliced onions dipped in homemade beer batter, flash fried and served with horseradish ranch.
7.99
Buffalo Shrimp
Large shrimp hand battered, flash fried, tossed in buffalo sauce and served with blue cheese dressing.
9.99
Fried Dill Pickle Chips & Jalapenos
Buttermilk soaked dill pickle chips and sliced jalapenos coated in seasoned flour and flash fried, served with ranch dressing.
$8.99
From the Steamer
Steamed Spiced Shrimp
Half Pound$10.99
, One Pound$19.99
Steamed Snow Crab Legs
Half Pound$10.99
, One Pound$19.99
Steamed Combo
1/2 lb. Spiced Shrimp and 1/2 lb. Snow Crab Legs
$19.99
Homemade Soups
Hatteras Clam Chowder
Loaded with clams, bacon, onions, carrots, celery and potatoes, simmered in a clear broth.
Cup$5.99
, Bowl$7.99
She Crab Soup
A rich combination of cream, sherry and crabmeat. An Outer Banks favorite.
Cup$6.99
, Bowl$9.99
From the Garden
Garden Salad
A blend of artisan lettuce topped with fresh cucumbers, shredded carrots, red onions, sliced tomatoes and croutons.
$6.99
The Dunes' Wedge
A wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with hardwood smoked chopped bacon, diced tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese and crispy onions, finished with blue cheese dressing.
$8.99
Tuscan Caesar Salad
Fresh chopped romaine hearts, tossed in a house made Caesar dressing, shredded Parmesan cheese and croutons, finished with Parmesan crisp.
$7.99
Signature Spinach Salad
Fresh baby spinach topped with toasted almonds, chopped bacon, strawberries, mushrooms and hard boiled eggs, complimented with a delicious maple balsamic.
$9.99
Traditional Outer Banks Seafood
Pick Your Catch
Choose between popcorn shrimp, clam strips, flounder, shrimp, crab cake or oysters. We respectfully request all items be served all fried or all broiled. Each seafood selection needs to be a different selection.
Choice of Two$22.99
, Choice of Three$25.99
Outer Banks Shrimp
Large shrimp, lightly battered and flash fried or broiled.
$19.99
North Carolina Flounder
Locally caught premium Atlantic flounder, lightly battered and flash fried or broiled, served with homemade tartar or cocktail sauce.
$22.99
Fried Bounty of the Sea
Fresh NC flounder filet, large shrimp, premium scallops, select oysters and a homemade crab cake.
$30.99
Homemade Crab Cakes
Crab cakes made from a tasteful blend of jumbo lump crabmeat and spices served flash fried or broiled, our secret recipe.
One Crab Cake$19.99
, Two Crab Cakes$26.99
Clam Strips
Large Atlantic clam strips, lightly battered and flash fried, served with homemade tartar or cocktail sauce.
$17.99
Davis' Seafood Trio
Large shrimp, scallops and oysters lightly battered and flash fried, served with homemade tartar or cocktail sauce.
27.99
Fried Oysters
Select oysters, lightly dusted in our special seafood breader and perfectly fried, served with homemade tartar or cocktail sauce.
$21.99
Grilled Fish Tacos
Catch of the day, dusted in jerk seasonings, grilled and served on flour tortillas with cabbage, shredded cheese, green onions, fresh pico de gallo and chili lime sour cream. Served with traditional rice and black beans.
$17.99
Atlantic Sea Scallops
Premium grade large sea scallops, served lightly breaded and flash fried or pan seared.
$30.99
Broiled Bounty of the Sea
Fresh NC flounder filet, large shrimp, premium scallops and a generous portion of lump crabmeat.
$29.99
Popcorn Shrimp
A huge portion of fresh baby shrimp, lightly battered and flash fried. Tiny morsels of seafood bliss.
$18.99
Seafood Norfolk
Large shrimp, plump and juicy scallops and crabmeat lightly sauteed in our own garlic sherry wine sauce.
28.99
Southern Specialties
Shrimp & Grits
Pan seared large shrimp, bell peppers, green onion, mushrooms and bacon, served over homemade cheese grits and finished with a pan gravy.
$22.99
Chicken & Waffles
A homestyle favorite! Fresh chicken tenders dusted in our house breading, golden fried, served over a warm fluffy Belgian waffle with bourbon maple glaze.
16.99
Eastern North Carolina BBQ
Hickory smoked pulled pork shoulder in a homemade vinegar based BBQ sauce, served with fresh made coleslaw and French fries.
$15.99
Southern Fried Chicken
Our secret recipe, 1/2 fresh breaded chicken fried golden brown, served with baked potato and coleslaw.
$15.99
Steaks & Chicken
Hand Cut 14-oz. Ribeye
Flame grilled fresh ribeye steak, cooked to order and seasoned to perfection.
25.99
Seven Sisters Platter
Eight ounce chicken breast, lightly breaded and flash fried or flame grilled, topped with sauteed button mushrooms, sweet onions and shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
$17.99
Center Cut 8-oz. Sirloin
Lightly marbled center cut steak, cooked to order and seasoned to perfection.
$21.99
Hickory Chicken
Chargrilled marinated chicken breast topped with homemade sweet and smoky barbecue sauce, sliced ham, cheddar and Monterey jack cheese.
$17.99
Hand Breaded Chicken Tenders
Fresh chicken tenders, soaked in buttermilk and hand battered in the Dunes' special seasoned flour.
$15.99
Pasta Creations
Fresh Seafood Alfredo
Pan seared large shrimp, fresh Atlantic scallops and crabmeat, tossed in a homemade Parmesan cream sauce with cavatelli pasta.
$26.99
Mediterranean Shrimp Scampi
Large shrimp pan seared with capers, tomatoes, minced garlic, white wine and butter, tossed with angel hair pasta.
$22.99
Traditional Homemade Spaghetti
Fresh ground chuck, bell peppers, onions and button mushrooms, simmered with crushed tomatoes and served over spaghetti.
$14.99
Sandwiches & Burgers
The Dunes Burger
Fresh ground chuck, flame grilled and topped with lettuce and sliced tomato on a toasted bun.
$9.99
, Add Cheese$1
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Chargrilled marinated chicken breast topped with lettuce and tomato on a toasted bun.
$13.99
, Add Cheese$1
Crab Cake Sandwich
Handmade crab cake either flash fried or broiled on a toasted brioche bun with lettuce, tomato and tartar sauce.
$17.99
Kids Menu
Chicken Fingers
Three hand breaded chicken tenders, lightly battered and flash fried. Served with French fries or applesauce.
$7.99
Hamburger
Fresh ground, flame grilled and served on a toasted bun. Served with French fries or applesauce.
$7.99
, Add American Cheese$1
Grilled Cheese
Sliced American cheese and toasted white bread. Served with French fries or applesauce.
$5.99
Kraft Mac n' Cheese
$6.99
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
A heaping bowl of homemade spaghetti and meat sauce served with fresh made garlic bread.
$7.99
Cheese Pizza
7" fresh baked cheese pizza. Served with French fries or applesauce.
$6.99
Popcorn Shrimp
A kids portion of our famous popcorn shrimp.
$8.99
Desserts
Creme Brulee Cheesecake
Vanilla bean cheesecake with a burnt sugar top, served on a bed or homemade caramel and white chocolate.
$7.99
Dunes Key Lime Pie
Cinnamon infused vanilla wafers for the crust, combined with key lime juice and cream cheese. A perfect finish to any meal!
$6.99
Sweet Georgia Peach Cobbler
Classic oatmeal crumb topping, sliced peaches, honey, brown sugar, orange juice and cinnamon, served on top of fresh baked pastry dough, finished with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.
$6.99
White Chocolate & Banana Bread Pudding
Croissants, white chocolate chips, fresh bananas, vanilla, brown sugar and cinnamon, served warm and topped with a homemade spiced caramel sauce.
$6.99
Sky High Carrot Cake
A delicious four layer cake consisting of cinnamon, carrots, pineapple, raisins and walnuts, topped with cream cheese icing.
$7.99
Draft Beers
Hatteras Red
Lost Colony Brewery, Stumpy Point, NC
6
Kitty Hawk Blonde
Lost Colony Brewery, Stumpy Point, NC
6
Nags Head IPA
Lost Colony Brewery, Stumpy Point, NC
6
Uncle Ricks Pilsner
Wicked Weed Brewery, Asheville, NC
6
Hazy Little Thing IPA
Sierra Nevada, Asheville, NC
6
Shotgun Betty Hefeweizen Ale
Lone Rider Brewing Company, Raleigh, NC
6
Sam Adams Summer Ale
Boston Beer Company, Jamaica Plain, MA
5
Foot Hills Hoppyum IPA
Foothills Brewing, Winston-Salem, NC
6
Yuengling Lager
Yuengling Brewery, Pottsville, PA
4
Wild Weekend Lager
Billy Beer, Greenville, NC
6
Bottled Beers
Budweiser
Anheuser Busch, St. Louis, MO
3.50
Bud Light
Anheuser Busch, St. Louis, MO
3.50
Miller Lite
Miller Brewing Co., Milwaukee, WI
3.50
Michelob Ultra
Anheuser Busch, St. Louis, MO
4
Corona Extra
Grupo Modelo S.A. de C.V., Mexico City, Mexico
4.50
Coors Light
Coors Brewing Co., Golden, CO
3.50
Heineken
Heineken Nederland B.V., Zoeterwoude, Netherlands
4.50
Hibiscus Hard Lemonade
Devils Backbone Brewing Co., Lexington, VA
6
Bold Rock Hard Apple Cider
Bold Rock, Blue Ridge Moutains
6
House Wines
Canyon Road
Moscato, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, White Zinfandel
Glass6
White Wines
Caposaldo Pinot Grigio
Veneto, Italy
Glass7
, Bottle24
Creme de Lys Chardonnay
Sonoma, CA
Glass8
, Bottle28
Virginia Dare Chardonnay
Russian River Valley, CA
Bottle38
Quilt Chardonnay
Napa Valley, CA
Bottle55
Matua Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, New Zealand
Glass7
, Bottle24
Fetzer Riesling
Mendocino, CA
Glass7
, Bottle24
Twin Vines Vinho Verde
Portugal
Glass8
, Bottle28
Red Wines
Chloe
Central Coast, CA
Glass8
, Bottle28
Chateau St Jean Pinot Noir
Sonoma, CA
Glass7
, Bottle24
Ruta 22 Malbec
Mendoza, Argentina
Glass8
, Bottle30
Sterling Vinter's Collection Merlot
Napa Valley, CA
Glass9
, Bottle30
Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon
Sonoma, CA
Glass10
, Bottle38
Frei Brothers Cabernet Sauvignon
Sonoma, CA
Bottle48
Manteo Cabernet Blend
Dry Creek Valley, CA
Bottle42