The Asian Bistro ambiance offers a cool, dimly lit, quiet getaway from the summer dinnertime hoopla and long lines found at other restaurants on the beach.

It is a peaceful place, tastefully decorated with a menu that offers the best of traditional Chinese and Japanese cuisine.  The Crab Rangoons are absolutely the best I’ve had, crispy and delicious and served with a tasty sweet & sour sauce for dipping.   For a sushi craving,  “Men in Black” rolls with a dollop of black caviar, and the “Super Duper Roll” with smoked eel and avocado hit the spot.  The popular and delicious “General Tso’s” chicken was served with spears of fresh broccoli.

I’d recommend the Asian Bistro for a delicious lunch (lunchbox specials until 4PM) a quiet date night, or girl’s night out.

(MP 4 Bypass) 3919 N. Croatan Hwy., Kitty Hawk  (252) 261-1946

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

Kelly’s is definitely one of the finer places for dinner and nighttime entertainment here on the Outer Banks. Mike and Willow Kelly know how to do it right when it comes to dining with fabulous seafood specials and fantastic restaurant service in a warm and pleasant atmosphere. Our favorite place for Sweet Potato Biscuits!

The Tavern at Kelly’s offers an eclectic mix of entertainment, with Alan Ross Karaoke Road Show (Tuesday Nights), live local and regional performers of Beach Music for Shag Dancers (Sundays), Hard Rock for the weekend crowds and a variety of magic, and individual performers throughout the year.  Kelly’s Tavern also hosts Chamber of Commerce functions, art shows, post golf and fishing tournament events and private parties in the upper deck lounge.  You never know what you’re going to get at Kelly’s Tavern, but you can count on a fun night out in one of the prettiest, two level nightclubs on the beach.  Huge wooden dance floor and prominent stage!

(MP 10.5 Bypass)  2316 S.Croatan Hwy., Nags Head   (252) 441-4116    www.kellysrestaurant.com

Caribbean Style with an Outer Banks Flare!   Tortuga’s has been here on the Beach Road since 1989 so they must be doing something right!  It’s THE place to go for Sushi!

(MP 11 Beach Road) 3014 S. VA Dare Trail, Nags Head (252) 441-7299  www.tortugaslie.com