Let’s be honest, we don’t come to the beaches at and around Nags Head just for the surf and sand. Nags Head restaurants and their delectable offerings play a role in the vacation too. We’ll get you started with some delicious word images of what to expect when you go out to eat at Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills and Kitty Hawk restaurants. Imagine sitting down to steaming-hot shrimp with a sprinkling of Old Bay seasoning or a bowl of Hatteras-style chowder of sweet baby clams, fresh vegetables and a clear broth at Nags Head restaurants. Or check out some Kill Devil Hills restaurants to find fat morsels of jumbo lump crab meat piled into cakes and lightly broiled or fried and white, flaky rockfish fillets as you like them – fried, grilled, broiled or blackened. And don’t forget the rich, silky she-crab soup with the perfect blend of sherry and cream or oysters flash-fried to crispy perfection, dipped in tangy tartar sauce that Nags Head and Kitty Hawk restaurants can offer.
Nags Head Restaurants for Every Taste
And good news: Nags Head restaurants don’t offer mere fried seafood dinners served with hushpuppies and coleslaw anymore. Of course, that classic combination is still available, but restaurants in Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills and Kitty Hawk have evolved. Now you can find Kill Devil Hills restaurants boasting the fashionable catch-phrases of “contemporary coastal cuisine” and “Southern coastal cuisine” along with others in the area.
If you’re not a huge fan of seafood, or if you like a little variety in your diet, don’t worry. Outer Banks restaurants throughout each town offer so much more than seafood. Steaks, chicken, duck, lamb, pork, pasta and vegetarian options are offered on local menus. There are plenty of alternative Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head restaurants today, from Chinese and Japanese to Thai to Italian and Mexican to Baja, and there’s a wide range of atmospheres, everything from contemporary fine-dining with a dress code to the most casual, come-as-you-are eateries.
Nags Head Restaurants by Location or Category
Kill Devil Hills Restaurants | Kitty Hawk Restaurants | Nags Head Restaurants
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...read more
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...read more
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...read more
With the friendly, laid-back surfer vibe, comfortable and social seating arrangements, free WiFi and some of the finest roasted beans we’ve ever tried, this...read more
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...read more
New China is a local Chinese restaurant with a buffet that features about 30 items, including some soups and desserts. A lunch and dinner buffet is offered...read more
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...read more
With their outdoor deck, superb sound system, 28 TVs and a variety of delicious food, New York Pizza Pub features so much...read more
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...read more
Noosa Beach Grille recently opened an ice cream and acai shop next door. They service acai bowls, smoothies, icea cream, milkshakes, floats, sundaes...read more
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...read more
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...read more
