Chef’s prepare your Hibachi grilled steak, chicken or shrimp dinner with flaming volcanoes right at your table.  Be sure to try the Spicy Beach Roll (tuna, salmon and crab), the KDH roll (for Kill Devil Hills) and the classic Spider Roll. Fuji offers quick take-out as well; either call ahead or pop in to place your order and enjoy a bowl of edamame or Miso Soup and a cold Sapporo while you wait.

(MP 9.5 Bypass) 1201 S. Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills (252) 449-0628

Caribbean flare food, with beachy island decor and a great kid’s menu.

(MP 7 Beach Road) Kill Devil Hills (252) 441-6001 www.goombays.com

Fun family friendly atmosphere, multi-level setting with fish tanks and shark decor.

(MP 7.5 Bypass) Kill Devil Hills (252) 202-8612 www.makomikesobx.com

No one should ever, ever visit the Outer Banks without stopping for breakfast or lunch at the Nags Head Pierhouse Restaurant at least once.  The casual dining area juts out over the ocean and the view is spectacular!  There is a small game room for the kids, just outside the restaurant and pier.  The beach is right at the bottom of the steps….one of my favorite places to bring guests.  If you catch a fish on the pier, you can bring it in to the restaurant and they will clean and cook it for you!  Yummy stuff, that’s what!  It’s UNIQUELY Outer Banks!

(MP 12 Beach Road) Nags Head (252) 441-5141   www.nagsheadpier.com

Pizza, pasta, kid’s menu, large dining room.

(MP 10 Bypass) 2217 S. Croatan Hwy., Nags Head (252) 441-2660 www.newyorkpizzapub.com

Let the kids run all of their energy out in the Brewing Station’s fenced in grassy back yard with pirate ship playground.  Innovative menu, great homemade beer brewed right on the premises.  The only wind-powered Brew Pub in the country!

(MP 8.5 Bypass) 600 S. Croatan Hwy., Kill Devil Hills (252) 449-2739 www.obbrewing.com

Try some authentic crispy and delicious “Fried Green Tomatoes” topped with a zesty caper sauce while dining on the outdoor pirate deck “Rum Jumpers” overlooking the calm waters of the Sound at sunset.

Note:  Real Mojito’s are hard to come by on this beach, but Kip (Bardenter) knows how to make them with white rum, limes, fresh mint leaves and sugar…like they do in the Florida Keys.

It doesn’t get much better than this…

(MP 16 Bypass) 6708 S. Croatan Hwy, Nags Head (252) 441-2637

Awesome Ocean Views
Peppercorns: All meals are served with a scenic ocean view of the picturesque Outer Banks.  Bring the kids to their  family-friendly Outer Banks restaurant and enjoy half off a kids’ menu item with your choice of dinner entrée.

Peppercorns Lounge features  the perfect ambiance for relaxation and conversation. Listen to live music on Friday nights and then have some fun with Alan Ross Karaoke Roadshow on Saturday nights, begins at 8PM.

Dragon Fly Deck Bar: Open for lunch until 5 p.m. with appetizers, sandwiches, and live music on Saturdays, you’ll be relaxing and soaking up the sun at this beautiful oceanfront Outer Banks Tiki bar.

(MP 10 Beach Road) 1701 S. Va. Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills  (252) 441-2151 www.ramadaplazanagshead.com

Native crab cakes, soft crabs and prime rib are the special favorites at this soundside family style restaurant.

Also visit their Sugar Shack Fresh Seafood Market, for seafood on the go!

(MP 16.5 Bypass) 7340 S. Croatan Hwy., Nags Head  (252) 441-4963 www.sugarcreekseafood.com

Extensive menu with something for everyone.  Kids meals are served on Frisbees.  Outdoor seating is available with a view of the ocean.

(MP 4 Beach Road) Kitty Hawk (252) 261-3171  www.blackpelican.com

Locals eagerly await their opening day each spring.  One of the signature favorites is their Cheese Steak Egg Roll with sliced steak, cheese and caramelized onions in a crispy egg roll wrapper.

(MP 9 3/4 Beach Road) Kill Devil Hills (252) 449-8181 www.thekilldevilgrill.com