Sometimes you just need red meat, and when you do, several Nags Head, NC, restaurants can fill the bill. These restaurants offer steaks and other meats as well as that perennial Outer Banks favorite: surf and turf.
Dune Street Rawbar & Grill is a popular Nags Head restaurant tucked in the corner of Surfside Plaza. The restaurant is spacious, and the ambiance is vibrant and lively, usually with a crowd of locals tucked around the center bar. The inventive menu focuses on the freshest local seafood, and their raw bar is a celebration of locally harvested oysters. Beyond seafood, there are specialties to satisfy all palates. Dune Street offers indoor and outdoor seating and is open year-round for lunch and dinner.
Dune Street Rawbar & Grill is a popular Nags Head restaurant tucked in the corner of Surfside Plaza. The restaurant is spacious, and the ambiance is vibrant and lively, usually with a crowd of locals tucked around the center bar. The inventive menu focuses on the freshest local seafood, and their raw bar is a celebration of locally harvested oysters. Beyond seafood, there are specialties to...read more
Dune Street Rawbar & Grill is a popular Nags Head restaurant tucked in the corner...read more
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
Shaka’s Beach Bar & Grill is all about good-time beach vibes and bold tropical flavors. Experienced restaurateurs from California and Virginia opened this restaurant in early 2025, bringing a fun and flavorful dining option to Nags Head. Shaka’s offers plentiful seating at indoor and outdoor dining and bar areas, and while the atmosphere is relaxed and casual, the service is on point. The bar is...read more
You're in for something special at Single Fin Bistro, Bar & Grille, where Chef Art Maliyam offers authentic Thai and Japanese cuisine in a cool coastal atmosphere. The extensive lunch and dinner menus are a hybrid of Asian dishes and flavors. You'll find appetizers like fresh rolls, poke and papaya salad; soups like miso, lemongrass and coconut; noodle dishes including Pad Thai, Drunken Noods and...read more
Kill Devil Grill, a longtime favorite Kill Devil Hills restaurant, has expanded with a second location in Nags Head. South of KDG is a casual, neighborhood restaurant that dives deep into the culinary traditions of the American South and South America. The menu includes favorites from Kill Devil Grill (their Backyard Wings, Cheese Steak Egg Rolls, Southern Fried Chicken, Southern Fried Salad and Key Lime...read more
Owned and operated by the same family since 1980, Tale of the Whale has made a legendary name for itself on the Outer Banks dining scene. On a beautiful soundfront location along the Nags Head/Manteo Causeway, Tale of the Whale attracts a loyal following of repeat customers who are on a first-name basis with the friendly owners. Of course, they also come for the casually...read more
The island-style interior and excellent food make Tortugas' a favorite among locals and repeat visitors. There are lots of healthy options here, with Caribbean-inspired seafood and vegetarian options. Chow down on a variety of dishes, including tuna bites, burritos, pasta and steamed seafood and veggies. If there's a salad on the specials board when you're there, take our word for it and order...read more