Dining out with the entire family is a fun venture at Kill Devil Hills’ restaurants. The variety promises that there are options for all palate preferences, budgets and dining styles. The restaurants here do a great job at preparing those familiar favorites, such as fish and chicken tacos, burgers and barbecue plates. Many of these places also embrace their coastal location, and customers can dine in an island-inspired setting where colorful, bright and festive decor and flavorful seafood dishes delight all ages. Delis and pizzerias also offer fast and casual options that can be enjoyed by dining in, carrying out or even having it delivered for a family dinner in. If you want a restaurant for a special occasion, several of the upscale eateries offer children’s menus that are just as impressive as those for adults.
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1608 N. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 7, Kill Devil Hills
Goombays Grille & Raw Bar is a casual restaurant with a colorful and lively island-style atmosphere. The interior decor inspires happiness with bright murals, local artwork, fish tanks and vintage license plates on the walls surrounding the lobby and bar. The menu is fresh and creative, combining Outer Banks seafood with vacation-destination island influences, like Caribbean Creole Pasta, Caberete Shrimp, Caicos Coconut Shrimp Salad and Seafood Kingston. The Rasta Pasta, Tuna Oscar, Tuna Reuben and Jazzy Coconut Chicken are rounded out by daily specials and selections from the steam and raw bar. Not in the mood for seafood? Goombays offers plenty of chicken, beef and vegetable options, from great burgers to awesome sandwiches and, of course, chicken wings. Goombays is family friendly with a unique kids' menu and specialty kid drinks. The full bar features about 50 beer selections, including a wide range of North Carolina craft brews along with wine and signature cocktails. Their namesake Goombay Smash can be served as a Kill Devil Smash using locally crafted Kill Devil Silver & Pecan Honey Rums. Goombays serves lunch and dinner, and the bar stays open until midnight with late-night steamed and raw seafood.
Goombays Grille & Raw Bar is a casual restaurant with a colorful and lively island-style atmosphere. The interior decor inspires happiness with bright murals, local artwork, fish tanks and vintage license plates on the walls surrounding the lobby and bar. The menu is fresh and creative, combining Outer Banks seafood with vacation-destination island influences, like Caribbean Creole Pasta, Caberete Shrimp, Caicos Coconut Shrimp Salad and...read more
Goombays Grille & Raw Bar is a casual restaurant with a colorful and lively island-style...read more
American & Family Oriented in Kill Devil Hills
Captain George’s serves an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet with more than 70 items, including Alaskan snow crab legs, savory prime rib and fresh steamed shrimp. They offer made-to-order entree items and prepare everything in-house daily. Their Oysters Rockefeller is a secret family recipe that you won’t want to miss. Captain George’s is open for dinner every day except Christmas. During the summer season they open at...read more
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Colington Pizza is a friendly, locally owned neighborhood restaurant on Colington Island. They offer homemade pizzas, appetizers, salads, sandwiches and subs, plus beer and wine at a spot that’s a popular Colington hangout and, with the NFL's Thursday night and Sunday ticket, it's also a great place to watch the game! Build your own pizza or try one of their gourmet and specialty pizzas. Eat...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
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Five Guys serves up their famous burgers, hot dogs, milkshakes and, of course, french fries. You can add cheese and bacon to your burger and then choose from a variety of toppings like mushrooms, fried onions and pickles. The "famous fries" are hand-cut and served either Five Guys style or Cajun. This is a bright, clean place, and you can expect fast and friendly service.read more
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Food Dudes is a place that really is all about the food. With years of experience working in the best local kitchens, the Food Dudes are big on preparing the best food from the best seasonal ingredients. While the regular menu is simple enough to showcase the unique flavors of their food, their daily specials board really showcases their talents and the variety of options...read more
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A new bar on the Beach Road in Kill Devil Hills, Jack Brown's combines their passion for craft beer with serving up a pretty mean burger. The menu keeps it simple, focusing on top-of-the-line ingredients over quantity of them. The burgers are made with 100% all-natural Wagyu beef and of course there are creative options, such as The Greg Brady (topped with mac and cheese...read more
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JK's is famous for its steaks and fresh seafood, all cooked over a mesquite wood grill. The steaks are of exceptional quality and are prepared by JK's in-house butcher. They have several cuts of steak on the menu, and many steak dinners are complemented with fresh local seafood. All entrees are served with the fresh vegetable of the day and either rice pilaf or their...read more
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The Jolly Roger has been an Outer Banks fixture for years. You can't miss the pirate out front, and you shouldn't miss the big breakfasts that are served here until 2 p.m. They have some of the biggest biscuits on the beach, and their rye toast is incredible. They also serve New York diner-style lunch and dinner, with a big menu of seafood, pastas, steaks...read more
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When you're looking for a quick bite to eat in Kill Devil Hills, this beach road establishment is a hit. Kill Devil Dogs serves hot dogs, boardwalk nachos, frozen treats, beer and wine. Their premium dogs (including a vegan option) come in all the classic and specialty combinations you can think of. The nachos include traditional Mexican flavors or you can order Carolina nachos with...read more
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Kill Devil Grill may look like a diner, but step inside and you’ll be treated to a gourmet meal that is miles ahead of typical diner fare. It starts with a great menu of dishes that are all made from scratch. Choose from creative daily specials, fresh fish and other seafood, steaks, ribs, sandwiches and killer salads. The chicken wings have become legendary:...read more
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Mama Kwan's serves delicious, local Outer Banks seafood with flavors from the Pacific Rim. The chef whips up specials every day, and there are lots of tempting dishes on the menu. Try the fish tacos or pepper-seared tuna dinner – sushi-grade tuna served rare with wasabi, soy sauce, rice and cucumber salad. The unique flavors of the Special Occasion Pasta make it a...read more
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Formerly Max's Pizza Company in Kitty Hawk, Max's Authentic New York Stone Oven Pizza & Italian Restaurants features delicious stone-oven New York-style pizzas made with their signature hand-tossed crust. If you’re not in the mood for pizza, Max’s also offers other Italian favorites, such as calzones and strombolis, plus fresh-pressed panini, oven-baked subs, salads, an antipasti plate and a variety of popular appetizers. Philly Steak...read more
