COVID-19 Information for Restaurants in Kill Devil Hills
During the pandemic, Kill Devil Hills restaurants have been prohibited from sit-down service in their dining rooms. However, various restaurants have stepped up to offer take-out, curbside pick-up and delivery when possible, helping to keep locals and visitors (as of May 16) happy. Call ahead to place your orders so that you can limit the amount of contact and to ensure the restaurant of your choice is open that day/time. The easiest way to find Kill Devil Hills restaurants that are serving is to scroll through the list below and look for the During COVID-19 information block at the beginning of the listing. If you don't see that info, you can be reasonably sure that the restaurant is temporarily closed. We are updating this information regularly until we get the go ahead to open our restaurant doors!
If you love dining out, then Kill Devil Hills is the place for you. Within the town limits, you’ll find more than 30 different Kill Devil Hills restaurants. Each has their signature specialties and flare, but a common ground for almost all of them is the fresh seafood that’s locally caught and readily available. If you dine around, you’ll see it on lunch, dinner, appetizer and even breakfast menus.
One thing that never ceases to surprise or amaze it is the creativity of the cuisine at Kill Devil Hills restaurants. The talented chefs in Kill Devil Hills frequently develop imaginative fusion dishes, sampling international flavors with delicious results. You’ll find a great variety of influences, ranging from Pacific Rim, Southwestern, Italian and good old Southern home cooking. Top it off with specialties like local craft beers, fresh-roasted coffees and scrumptious desserts – it’s no wonder that locals like to eat out a lot too. If you are curious about what these kitchens are cooking up each day, be sure to check the Nags Head Restaurant Specials page, which covers Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills restaurants too.
Expand Horizons at Kill Devil Hills Restaurants
One thing that we love about Kill Devil Hills restaurants is how so many of them are locally owned and operated. It gives them the ability to capture the area’s influences in the food that they serve, whether that means using seasonal ingredients sourced from the region, offering tried and true Outer Banks dishes or embracing home-style country cuisine. A popular move for visitors is to branch out from the familiar chain restaurants they find at home and instead discover something new. (If you must have a fast food fix, however, Kill Devil Hills is home to what’s affectionately known as French Fry Alley by the locals. It’s the stretch of the Bypass between Mileposts 9 and 11 where several fast food chains are located.) We haven’t included them here because you’re already familiar with what they offer. Wherever you go in this town, you’ll find that casual attire is perfectly acceptable, even in fine dining establishments.
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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
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The specialty here is authentic frozen custard: a thick, delicious concoction of fresh cream, milk, egg yolk, sugar and imported vanilla. They make it fresh hourly, and whether you call it ice cream or frozen custard, we just like to call it delicious. Their frozen custard is offered in cups, cones or homemade waffle cones. They also create awesome sundaes and shakes, or...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
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You know the familiar golden-arched brand with a reputation for long providing the nation with hamburgers, chicken nuggets, french fries and other fast-food classics. McDonald's has a few locations on the Outer Banks, so you're never too far from a Big Mac when the craving strikes. Their convenient placement along the highway also makes stopping by easy and takes no time out of reaching your...read more
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Miller's is a family-owned and operated tradition that began in 1978 and is being carried on by a second generation. Breakfast at Miller's includes a big menu of favorites like homemade buttermilk biscuits, three-egg omelets, breakfast burritos, corned beef hash and a never-ending cup of coffee. Dinner specialties feature Miller's famous made-from-scratch hush puppies, local seafood (think coconut shrimp, crab cakes and fried or broiled...read more
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The bagels are fresh and the varieties and fillings are all delicious. You must experience their killer egg salad, lox or veggie cream cheese spread. Drinks include sodas, juices, water and, of course, fresh coffee. read more
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With its aqua and lime exterior, VW bus logo and surf-inspired interior, Noosa is a cheerful addition to the Outer Banks dining scene. Named for a coastal surf town in Queensland, Australia, Noosa pays homage to the owners' Aussie roots. Local seafood is featured on the menu, but the food offerings go beyond the beach to incorporate international flavors, new interpretations of classic dishes and tried-and-true...read more
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Noosa Beach Grille recently opened an ice cream and acai shop next door. They service acai bowls, smoothies, icea cream, milkshakes, floats, sundaes and espresso drinks. It’s open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.read more
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OBX Tortilleria & Taquieria offers the most authentic Mexican food this side of the border. This quaint spot is known for its fresh-made corn tortilla tacos and takeout. If you are in the mood for something heavier, try a Mexican sandwich called a torta or a large burrito. They also serve super refreshing authentic drinks in flavors such as melon and horchata as well as...read more
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At Pigman's you'll find several types of barbecue. In addition to traditional pork, they have beef, tuna and turkey. They also have slow-smoked chicken, St. Louis ribs and fried shrimp. Side dishes include baked beans, cole slaw and hushpuppies (some of the best around!), french fries and sweet potato fries. You can dine in or carry out. They have a children's menu. Pigman's also does...read more
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Known for providing breads to several local restaurants, Proof Bakery draws people to its storefront and bakery counter with its stellar reputation and its tempting selection of pastries and shelves of bread loaves and rolls. Assorted donuts, danishes, croissants, sticky buns, stuffed pretzel bread, breakfast sandwiches and more attract customers during the early part of the day, but you can also get lunch fare like...read more
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Need a sweet treat after a climb up Jockey's Ridge? Head to Jockey's Ridge Crossing (just across the street from the giant dune) to satisfy your sweet tooth with ice cream, sundaes, shakes, sorbet, smoothies, candy, coffee, retro soft drinks and snacks. You can also take home an ice cream cake. If you need something more substantial, pretzels and sandwiches are available too. Scoops also...read more