Nags Head, NC, Restaurants: Diners, Delis & Grills

Traditional fare like burgers, subs and sandwiches are available in a variety of the delis and grills in Nags Head, NC. Some of these Nags Head, NC, restaurants incorporate local seafood into their grill offerings, but if you’re looking for land-sourced food, you’ll definitely find it here.

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Mulligan’s Grille in Historic Cottage Row

Nags Head, NC, Diners, Delis & Grills

4005 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 13, Nags Head

(252) 480-2000

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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

Mulligan’s Grille in Historic Cottage Row

Nags Head, NC, Diners, Delis & Grills

4005 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 13, Nags Head

(252) 480-2000

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For more than 20 years, Mulligan’s has served Southern coastal cuisine with incredible...read more

Blue Moon Beach Grill

Nags Head, NC, Diners, Delis & Grills

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Blue Moon Beach Grill is, in its own words, “a quirky, fun-filled dining experience,” and we couldn’t agree more, except to add the descriptions delicious, friendly and affordable. Family-owned, they serve a great mix of Southern comfort food, fresh, local seafood and creative lunch and dinner specials. Menu favorites include the fish tacos, shrimp and grits, crab cakes, and the Philly cheesesteak. The restaurant has grown in...read more

Cahoon’s Market

Nags Head, NC, Diners, Delis & Grills

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This vintage, family-owned grocery store offers fresh meats, a great selection of fine wines and a variety of groceries. They have gourmet cheeses and pates, homegrown vegetables, herbs, spices, sauces and marinades. Cahoon's offers delicious homemade sandwich fixings (tuna salad, chicken salad, pimento cheese) that are easy to pick up on your way to the beach, along with all the chips, beer, sodas...read more

Grits Grill

Nags Head, NC, Diners, Delis & Grills

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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

Jersey Mike's Subs

Nags Head, NC, Diners, Delis & Grills

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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

McGrath's Burger Shack

Nags Head, NC, Diners, Delis & Grills

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McGrath's is an Irish-themed meat-eaters paradise. They do wing all the ways: bone in, boneless, grilled, with wet sauce or a dry rub. They have all the appetizers that go great with a Guinness, like Irish Nachos and Pretzels and Beer Cheese. Their burgers can be crafted classic American style or Irish style — for instance, the Irish Car Bomb with fried onions, Jameson barbecue sauce,...read more

Old Nags Head Cafe

Nags Head, NC, Diners, Delis & Grills

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Old Nags Head Cafe continues the Roderer family tradition of great food and hospitality they’ve been offering Nags Head diners since 1985. Housed in the historic Harris Grocery store on the beach road along Nags Head’s row of unpainted aristocratic cottages and across from Jockey’s Ridge, Nags Head Cafe offers traditional and contemporary Southern dishes as well as the best in fresh local seafood, chicken,...read more

Sam & Omie's

Nags Head, NC, Diners, Delis & Grills

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Originally opened in 1937 by Sam Tillett and his son, Omie, both fishermen, this was the original place to book Oregon Inlet fishing charters and get a filling, pre-fishing breakfast. Sam & Omie's shows no signs of stopping as they head toward the century mark! Stop here for a tried and true Nags Head eating experience. The place exudes a traditional beach atmosphere and serves...read more

Snow Bird Burgers & Cones

Nags Head, NC, Diners, Delis & Grills

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Snow Bird has been serving burgers and ice cream on the Beach Road in Nags Head since 1958. Burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, fish tacos, a Greek gyro, boats and baskets are available for take-out or to eat at their outdoor picnic tables. Soft-serve ice cream, hand-scooped ice cream, sundaes, milkshakes, snow cones and slushees are popular on hot summer days. Bring your pooch and ask...read more

Subway

Kitty Hawk and Nags Head, NC, Diners, Delis & Grills

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It is presumed that you know all the attributes of Subway, with its nationally recognized made-to-order subs, wraps and salads. Subway is perfect for fueling up during a busy day of shopping or ordering lunch to go for a picnic on the beach.read more

Waveriders Coffee Deli Pub

Nags Head, NC, Diners, Delis & Grills

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Waveriders is a coffee shop, bar, eatery and community gathering spot in Nags Head. They have amazing panini pressed breakfast sandwiches, muffins, pastries, bagels and health-conscious choices that include gluten-free and vegetarian options. They use locally made fresh bread for their sandwiches and have a great variety of wraps, paninis and cold sandwiches all made with the trusted Boar’s Head brand. Breakfast and...read more

Yellow Submarine

Nags Head, NC, Diners, Delis & Grills

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Yellow Submarine features hot and cold specialty subs featuring Boar's Head meats. Definitely try their Philly Cheese Steak Sub — it’s great! They also offer pizza and fresh salads. Kids dig the chicken tenders and their own specialty pizzas and will stay entertained with the video games. Beverages include beer on tap, soft drinks and tea. Eat-in or take-out service is available, as...read more