If you’re looking for a simple and delicious meal to please a variety of palates or if you have children in your party, look to these family-oriented Nags Head, NC, restaurants. These are the places to find crowd-pleasing, American-style favorites like hot dogs, hamburgers, sandwiches, pizza, fried and broiled seafood and other local favorites.
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Nags Head, NC, American & Family Oriented
8901 S. Old Oregon Inlet Road, MP 18.5, Nags Head
You can't eat and drink any closer to the ocean than this. Fish Heads at Outer Banks Pier offers a restaurant and bar with seating on the deck in the sun or moon or under a roof with open-air curtains. They serve fish tacos, steamed shrimp, fresh hamburgers, crab cakes, tuna bites, fries and more. And they also have some breakfast sandwiches for the early birds and anglers. Wine and an extensive craft beer menu are available, including a great selection of draft beers and sake cocktails. They also have shrimp happy hour and live music.
You can't eat and drink any closer to the ocean than this. Fish Heads at Outer Banks Pier offers a restaurant and bar with seating on the deck in the sun or moon or under a roof with open-air curtains. They serve fish tacos, steamed shrimp, fresh hamburgers, crab cakes, tuna bites, fries and more. And they also have some breakfast sandwiches for the early...read more
You can't eat and drink any closer to the ocean than this. Fish Heads at...read more
Nags Head, NC, American & Family Oriented
In a marvelous, brand-new building a half-mile south of its original location, Blue Moon Beach Grill has evolved from a small, casual grill into a full-fledged dining experience that's bursting with energy. A Nags Head favorite since 2009, Blue Moon serves creative, chef-prepared Southern coastal comfort food, plentiful local seafood, Wagyu burgers, all-natural meats, salads and more, with a menu that includes something for everyone...read more
Nags Head, NC, American & Family Oriented
You can find Dirty Dick’s at two locations on the Outer Banks – in Nags Head on the Bypass and on Hatteras Island in the same shopping center as Food Lion in Avon. Judging by the name, this might sound like a simple seafood shack, but Dirty Dick’s is actually a nice restaurant with a fun-loving atmosphere and seriously good food. The menu pays homage...read more
Make a beeline for Duck Donuts where you will find warm, delicious and made-to-order donuts. Duck Donuts makes its donuts fresh on site, and you have the option of each one being coasted in powdered or cinnamon sugar or dipped in vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, lemon, peanut butter or maple glaze then sprinkled with your favorite toppings. You can watch your donuts being made then have...read more
Nags Head, NC, American & Family Oriented
At Dune Burger you can enjoy fast food-style favorites like hamburgers, hot dogs, barbecue, french fries and ice cream. What could be better in the summertime? This is a to-go stop only, but they do have a few picnic tables outside if you'd like to eat it there. It's right across the street from Jennette's Pier and has been a locals'favorite for years. Dune Burger...read more
Nags Head, NC, American & Family Oriented
Greetail's is a combination of seafood market and restaurant offering fresh Outer Banks seafood. If you're cooking at home or taking seafood home for your freezer, you'll find a variety of fish, shrimp, clams, oysters and crabs, depending on the season. The restaurant menu is a nice blend of Old School seafood classics and New School creations. The Old School menu includes seafood baskets and...read more
Nags Head, NC, American & Family Oriented
Grits Grill serves up monstrous portions of breakfast foods all day along, with huge fluffy biscuits and all the eggs, bacon and grits combos you can imagine. They also have lunch standards such as hamburgers, sandwiches, soups and salads. They're open year round, daily for breakfast and lunch starting at 6 a.m.read more
Nags Head, NC, American & Family Oriented
Jersey Mike’s is known nationwide for its fresh sliced deli meats and grilled subs. Visit their locally owned and operated locations in Nags Head and Southern Shores seven days a week year round to dine in or grab some great food to go. The local franchises of Jersey Mike's are owned by locals who are very generous in the Outer Banks community.read more
Nags Head, NC, American & Family Oriented
Colonel Sanders has been serving up fried chicken dinners for over 50 years, and this fast-food restaurant features favorite Southern, home-style classics. Come for the fried chicken, be it wings, legs, thighs or breast, and stay for the fixings, including mashed potatoes, beans and macaroni and cheese. It's quick and easy comfort food. Find Kentucky Fried Chicken located at Whalebone Junction in Nags Head. They...read more
Nags Head, NC, American & Family Oriented
This neighborhood tavern serves quality food at great prices. Lucky 12 has fresh local seafood, hand-patted burgers, great New York-style pizza, authentic Buffalo chicken wings and Boardwalk Fries. Everything is fresh and well-prepared, and the chef creates tasty daily specials. There's a menu for kids. The dining room is open for lunch and dinner. The bar is also a popular late-night hangout, and...read more
Nags Head, NC, American & Family Oriented
A takeout place only, Madisons Pizza in Nags Head offers quick service and delicious pizza for lunch and dinner. The owner has 25 years of experience in the pizza business on the Outer Banks, so you can bet Madisons pies are top-notch. Try their pizza creations or make your own; either way the toppings are generous. Madisons also offers subs, wings, chicken tenders and breadsticks....read more
Nags Head, NC, American & Family Oriented
One of the few soundfront restaurants in the beach communities, Miller's has been a favorite on the Outer Banks for 33 years. With plenty of room to handle families and large parties, they serve lunch and dinner daily. Their menu is varied and features local seafood, steaks and chicken along with creative salads and pasta. The kitchen also prepares specials every day. Recently they added...read more
Nags Head, NC, American & Family Oriented
Nags Head Pizza Company has moved from the Nags Head-Manteo Causeway to a new location on the beach road in Nags Head. The owners fixed up a 1960s brick building in the heart of historic row, and it looks amazing. While the location is new, the food is the same – thank goodness! Nags Head Pizza Company is known for its fresh healthy salads and...read more
