Our Favorite Restaurants:
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Art’s Place
4624 N Virginia Dare Trail
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949Known for the best burgers on the beach, there’s much more to Art’s Place than first meets the eye! There’s plenty of seating inside and the bar is a great place to sit and meet locals at happy hour! Outdoor seating offers deck-top views of the ocean and surrounding areas and the menu, though it may seem basic, is full of deliciousness. Get the burger, grilled cheese or check out the chalkboard – the nightly specials are some of the best options.
Basnight’s Lone Cedar Café
7623 S Virginia Dare Trail
Nags Head, NC 27959
(252) 441-5404
Built on a foundation of locally fresh foods, they purchase
Black Pelican
This restaurant is located in an old Lifesaving Station and you’ll find it full of charm and great food.
Milepost 4 – Beach Road
The Blue Point
1240 Duck Road
Duck, NC 27949
Take a drive about 45 minutes north to Duck and hang out for some shopping and a meal. The Blue Point is well respected for fine dining by the Sound. (Call to ask about reservations in the summer.)
Bob’s Grill
1219 S Croatan Highway (bypass)
Kill Devil Hills, NC
Low-key but delicious – Open early until 2 p.m. – easy, inexpensive breakfast options and great diner-style sandwiches and lunch options. P.S. If you order pancakes, just order ONE. They’re the size of a full plate!!!
Darrell’s 2
Located at the Outer Banks Mall
5000 South Croatan Highway, Milepost 14
Nags Head, NC 23759
This is a great
Dune Burger
Just three houses north of Sea Salt – This is a family tradition for summer at Sea Salt. After a long day at the pool or beach and right before everyone gets cranky – send the kids over with your order and they’ll bring back delicious beach burgers, fries
Grit’s Grill
5000 S Croatan Highway (at the Outer Banks Mall)
Nags Head, NC 27959
Grit’s Grill is just that –a simple diner style restaurant with the emphasis on amazing breakfast – located just 2 miles from Sea Salt.
Hurricane Mo’s
120 East Kitty Hawk Road
Kitty Hawk, NC
(252) 255-0215
The place to be for Happy Hour – typically from 3-6 p.m. – known for great Happy Hour deals on Shrimp, tacos, etc.
Jolly Roger Restaurant
1836 North Virginia Dare Trail
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Milepost 6.75
Jolly Rogers is a well-known fave for tourists – with plenty of options including local seafood, pasta
La Fogata Mexican Restaurant
4933 S Croatan Highway
Nags Head, NC 27959
This is our favorite Mexican restaurant on the Outer Banks – and bonus – it’s only a couple of miles from Sea Salt and across from the Outer Banks Mall. (Not the outlet mall.) They’re also open later than a lot of other restaurants during the slower months – and we appreciate that!
Miller’s Waterfront Restaurant
6916 S. Croatan Highway
Nags Head, NC 27959
Milepost 16
Just a couple of minutes drive from Sea Salt, with beautiful Sound views, Millers is a great choice for lunch or dinner.
Mulligan’s Grille
4005 S Croatan Highway
Nags Head, NC 27959
We recommend the outdoor seating at Mulligans, particularly around sunset. There’s a ton of variety on the menu and the specials are usually excellent. After sunset, the outdoor area on the weekends takes on a laid-back beach bar vibe, typically with local musicians and good drink service.
New York Pizza Pub
2217 S Croatan Hwy
Nags Head, NC 27959
If you’re like us, you’ve got some land-lover types who don’t want seafood every night! We recommend New York Pizza Pub for something different. Delicious New York style pizza and surprisingly good pasta. Easy takeout, too – just call ahead and order. Located around the 10 milepost on the bypass.
Owens’ Restaurant
Approximately two blocks north of Sea Salt Cottage on the beach road – a nice walk if you’re interested. A more upscale family restaurant known for excellent local dishes. We recommend this location for a nice date night style meal. Let the kids order burgers from Dune Burger and treat yourself to Owens’!
Poor Richard’s Sandwich Shop
Manteo Waterfront
Some days you just want a great sandwich or salad. They’ve got great local seafood specials, too. Grab one of the tables outside for a
Plaza Azteca
1502 S Croatan Highway
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 255-1060
If you’re from the Virginia Beach area, you’ll recognize this one. We don’t think it’s quite up to the Virginia Beach Plaza’s but we’ve never met a Mexican restaurant we didn’t like. Located around the 9.5 milepost.
Sam and Omie’s
An easy walk from Sea Salt Cottage! One block north of the house on the beach road. The go-to down-to-earth locals and tourist’s fav seafood spot with plenty of all American options, too. Plan on
SouthBeach Grill
4104 S Virginia Dare Trail
Nags Head, NC 27959
We love watching their Facebook page and Instagram stories for the burger of the week – they come up with some incredible combinations! They’re also known for their southwest inspired seafood, like firecracker shrimp and fried
Surfin’ Spoon
2408 S Virginia Dare Trail
Nags Head, NC 23759
We highly recommend making a little post-dinner trip to Surfin’ Spoon – it’s super aesthetically pleasing – as the kids say – and they have delicious frozen yogurt. It’s owned and operated by a former pro surfer and his wife – and you’ll enjoy the surf-vibe and casual, conversation inviting seating. Super fun and delicious frozen yogurt on the beach road at about
Tortugas Lie Bar and Grill
3016 Virginia Dare Trail
Nags Head, NC 23759
Very popular local style restaurant known for seafood and Caribbean style flavors. Seen on Diners,
Gluten Free Options:
These are restaurants we’ve heard have a good selection of Gluten-free options on their menu. Google for address and current restaurant menus just to be sure!
• Barefoot Bernies
• Coastal Cravings
• Colington Café
• Jolly Rogers
• Mulligans
• Outer Banks Brewing Station
• Roosters Southern Kitchen
• South Beach Grill