No matter where you happen to be on the Outer Banks, if you’re in the mood for oysters, there is only one place to go to – Awful Arthur’s Oyster Bar! Awful Arthur’s has been named as one of the top 10 Oyster Bars in the Country by Coastal Living magazine and has been recognized by Esquire magazine for their steamed shrimp. Awful Arthur’s is also famous for its popular surf and turf, soft shell crabs in season, crab cakes, and steamed combos. Although Awful Arthur’s features the Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar it also has landlubber favorites too – burgers, homemade pasta, and delicious sandwiches.

The Paper Canoe’s waterfront setting in Duck and gourmet cuisine provide an experience that captivates your eyes and amazes your taste buds. We serve fresh food prepared simply and with passion by our team of friends using ingredients from our own Outer Banks backyard. Each day our chef hand picks the fresh-caught fish for that evening’s dishes. 

From casual, familiar fare, to elevated, creative originals, they offer something for everyone. Their menu includes crave-worthy appetizers, fresh salads, inspired sandwiches, creatively prepared local seafood, and scratch-made desserts. To complement their food, they serve local and international craft beers, an exceptional selection of wines, and craft cocktails that capture the essence of a seaside tavern. 

For authentic coastal cuisine for breakfast and dinner, set the GPS to Miller’s Seafood and Steakhouse in Kill Devil Hills. This family-run restaurant is an Outer Banks tradition. The breakfast menu is chock full of Southern favorites, including biscuits with homemade sausage gravy, country ham and eggs, and hotcakes. For dinner, their steaks, seafood, chicken, and porterhouse pork chops are second to none on the beach! While there, don’t forget to try Miller’s delicious sushi dishes!

Let Kelly’s OBX Catering do the cooking while you’re on vacation and enjoy their delicious fare delivered right to your door. Kelly’s caters to you, and will happily customize our menu items to perfectly suit you and your party. From BBQ to lasagna, to prime rib, coastal cuisine, side dishes and more.  Now offering pizza.

For large groups (or small groups) Dirty Dicks has you covered. Famous for our food and good times, Dirty Dick’s can feed the whole crew and everyone will walk away happy. World famous Dirty Dick’s T-shirts are available. Daily specials, seafood, beef and chicken…Dirty Dick’s is the restaurant for summer fun. It’s a short trip to Nags Head from anywhere on the Outer Banks.