Best Dinner Places to Eat in Buffalo City

"Tortugas Lie is a vibrant, Caribbean-style restaurant situated along South Virginia Dare Trail, near Jockey’s Ridge State Park in Nags Head, North Carolina. Since its establishment in 1989, the restaurant has consistently served some of the finest fare in the Outer Banks region, from mouthwatering appetizers to sensational dinners to extraordinary desserts. Patrons can work up a little sweat and appetite with a quick volleyball match on either one of the restaurant’s two, beach-sand volleyball courts – how cool?!"

"With sound-side views and ample parking, Miller’s Waterfront Restaurant is a delightful place to grab dinner while vacationing in the Outer Banks. The food is fresh and the catch of the day is always remarkable. While vacationing, we try to eat as much grilled seafood as possible, and Miller’s always delivers delicious results."

"Miller’s Waterfront Restaurant near Nags Head is one of our favorite places to savor local seafood with a view. They serve up dishes filled with flavor from lobster rolls to fresh scallops. The sound side location makes this an ideal spot to watch the sunset with your favorite drink."

"We had a great experience dining at the rooftop deck last week for a little lunch date. We originally put our names on the waitlist to sit downstairs, but…”more"

"Basnight’s Lone Cedar Café is a waterfront restaurant that delivers fresh, quality, and local Outer Banks seafood in Nags Head, North Carolina. The restaurant has maintained its tradition of receiving its seafood daily on its docks from local fishermen. It is then brought inside and cleaned, expertly prepared, and transformed into sensational dishes by the restaurant’s talented culinary team."

"Blue Moon Beach Grill is, in its own words, “a quirky, fun-filled dining experience,” and we couldn’t agree more, except to add the descriptions delicious, friendly and affordable. Family-owned, they serve a great mix of Southern comfort food, fresh, local seafood and creative lunch and dinner specials. Menu favorites include the fish tacos, shrimp and grits, crab cakes, and the Philly cheesesteak."

"Blue Moon Beach Grill is a fun-filled and quirky dining experience situated along South Croatan Highway in Nags Head, North Carolina. The restaurant specializes in Southern comfort food while offering creative twists on classic favorites. The restaurant’s space is cozy, features original artwork throughout, and delivers a nautical theme."

"Fish Head’s Bar & Grill is also on the top of our list of best places to eat near Nags Head. This hotspot sits at the base of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier and provides breathtaking views of the Atlantic. It’s a fantastic place to enjoy happy hour or take the entire family out to dinner."

"My wife and I stopped at Fishheads for lunch today - what a GREAT place. Excellent draft beer list (40 beers on draft), Food was excellent (I had fish tacos…”more"

"If you’re staying in Pirate’s Cove Resort, the Blue Water Grill & Raw Bar is THE place to take your special someone on a romantic date night. This Manteo, NC, restaurant overlooks the Pirate’s Cove Marina and is within walking distance from our condos and homes in the gated community. Grab a pre-dinner drink at Mimi’s Tiki Hut before enjoying a fantastic selection of seafood!"

"Me and the family of 5 took a spontaneous daytrip to OBX and Manteo in April 2021. We dined for dinner at Blue Water Grill. Here comes my frank and forthright…”more"

"Fantastic waterfront views and great food are staples at Stripers Bar & Grill. It’s the perfect casual date night spot, especially if you are staying in one of our Shallowbag Bay condo rental properties."

"The Dunes Restaurant is a family-owned, Southern-style eatery situated along South Croatan Highway in Nags Head, North Carolina. Since 1982 The Dunes has been providing Outer Banks visitors and locals with delightful cuisine and warm Southern hospitality. The restaurant proudly supports North Carolina fisherman, farmers, and purveyors by using locally sourced and sustainable products whenever possible."

"For over 30 years, the Dunes Restaurant has been an iconic centerpiece for Nag’s Head. The seafaring tradition- dine at Dunes, fish for a day, – still rings true. The breakfast menu includes a little piece of everything, including fresh fruit, ham and biscuits, a Belgian Waffle, buttermilk pancakes, and a whole assortment of omelets."

"In the mood for a good ole fashion southern breakfast, look no further than The Dunes Restaurant in Nags Head. This place has everything, including sausage, ham, bacon, pancakes, omelets, grits and more. You won’t leave hungry after ordering from their large menu… large portions are the norm here!"

"This is a well-loved local gallery, and the owners are known for their generosity to the Outer Banks arts community. The main gallery features work by printmaker and painter Glenn Eure. Subjects vary from boat watercolors to abstract collagraph prints and large three-dimensional canvases."

"Experience a more sophisticated side of Nags Head at the Seaside Art Gallery. Check out amazing art from local artists at this gallery. You might even find something to add to your collection!"

"Explore 12 roomfuls of exquisite fine art from the masters to local artists, animation art, estate jewelry, antiques & more. 252.441.5418 or 800.828.2444   www.seasideart.com"

"They have a sparkly winged horse in front of the gallery that provides a great photo opportunity. Inside you’ll find the work of at least 40 local artists in a variety of mediums including jewelry, ceramics, acrylic, watercolor, fibers, collage, mosaic, oils, photography, pottery, woodcarving, glass and metals. The gallery is operated by 25...read more"

"1712 N Croatan Hwy Dare Centre MP 6 ¾, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948-9259Italian, Pizza, Pub, Wine BarLunch, Dinner, DrinksTakeout, Seating, Delivery, Reservations, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service[email protected]+1 252-261-3113http://www.MaxsOBX.com. We are a Local family owned Authentic New York Style Stone Oven Pizza and Italian Restaurant. All our food is carefully prepared from scratch using only the freshest, all natural ingredients that are sourced both locally and imported."

"Darrell’s is a family-style seafood restaurant that’s a locals' favorite and has been operated by the Daniels family for more than five decades. It dates back to 1960 when Darrell Daniels started the Polar Bear Drive-In. When the second generation came on board in 1972, the family changed the focus to a seafood restaurant and renamed it Darrell's Seafood Restaurant."

"Big Al's Soda Fountain & Grill is a truly fun dining experience, serving up classic American fare in a delightful 50s retro atmosphere since 1997. It features an authentic, full-service soda fountain, juke box, dance floor, game room, gift shop and one of the country's largest collections of Coca-Cola memorabilia. The menu features fresh, 100% USDA–certified prime Angus burgers, daily blue plate specials, all-American entrees...read more"

"Owen’s Restaurant has had over 72 seasons in their Nags Head Restaurant. Clara Owens’ crab cake recipe has been on the menu since 1946 when the restaurant originally opened. The building is decorated with family heirlooms, local history and artifacts that have been given to the restaurant over the years."

"Piers & Boardwalks3335 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC MoreLess Info. Nags Head Fishing Pier is a fishing pier and seafood restaurant. The pier is suitable for walking, sightseeing, and of course, fishing."

"Nags Head Fishing Pier, constructed in 1947, is about 750 feet in length. It is one of the oldest piers in town and features an onsite restaurant."