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
4005 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 13, Nags Head
For more than 20 years, Mulligan’s has served Southern coastal cuisine with incredible views, thanks to its scenic location between Jockey’s Ridge and Historic Cottage Row. Long known for having some of the best burgers on the beach, their masterful chefs recently have been placing a brighter spotlight on local seafood prepared in an authentic Outer Banks style, all with fresh, local ingredients. Dig into a tasty seafood platter, broiled or fried, some good old-fashioned shrimp and grits or the local catch of the day. They also have a steamed and raw bar serving up local bounty including shrimp, clams and Wanchese sea scallops. You can still order their award-winning burgers, along with other landlubber selections, and kids have their own menu. Their two dining rooms can accommodate a range of group sizes, and the upstairs space has its own bar. In the warmer months, you may opt to eat outside on their covered tiki bar with an ocean view or in the designated doggy dining area. The bar downstairs is a popular local hangout with a big-screen TV for catching up on sports. They have live music year-round. Mulligan’s also offers catering from Corolla to Hatteras as buffet, plated or drop-off. The restaurant is open 365 days a year for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
For more than 20 years, Mulligan’s has served Southern coastal cuisine with incredible views, thanks to its scenic location between Jockey’s Ridge and Historic Cottage Row. Long known for having some of the best burgers on the beach, their masterful chefs recently have been placing a brighter spotlight on local seafood prepared in an authentic Outer Banks style, all with fresh, local ingredients....read more
For more than 20 years, Mulligan’s has served Southern coastal cuisine with incredible...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
Nags Head, NC, American & Family Oriented
OBX Wake&Take is a delicious breakfast bakery offering grab and go breakfast items as well as full breakfast catering. The fresh-baked scones in a variety of sweet and savory flavors are to die for, as are the muffins, cinnamon rolls, pecan sticky buns and buttermilk biscuits. Plus they have quiche, whole or by the slice. Ask about the breakfast boxes and coffee boxes if you're...read more
