Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Tyrrell County

"Nestled in the beautiful dunes of the Outer Banks lies the gem of a Caribbean style restaurant known as Tortugas Lie. The restaurant has been around since 1989 and is home to some of the beach’s fines fare. Try out their wide selection of handheld options or some of their specialty fish tacos."

"We promise that we aren’t lying when we tell you that Tortugas’ Lie is one the best restaurants in Nags Head."

"Miller’s Waterfront Restaurant is considered an Outer Banks family tradition. It has been owned and operated by the Miller family since the early 1980’s. The restaurant overlooks the Roanoke Sound in Nags Head, so you can enjoy your meal with a beautiful view from the Waterfront Sunset Bar and Grill."

"A little overpriced for what you get, but food was tasty and service was great. Calamari was nice and crispy and had a good taste!. Had the lobster roll w..."

"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."

"Once in a blue moon, you get to taste life on a sandbar," say the folks at this laidback spot, which serves up a boatload of seafood offerings alongside a long list of cocktails and nostalgic beachy décor (think buoy garland and surfboards everywhere)."

"Dunes Restaurant has been a breakfast and dinner favorite among Outer Banks locals and visitors for nearly four decades (39 seasons in 2021 to be exact). Breakfast here is a certifiable Nags Head tradition. Their hearty meals and platters are a huge draw, and their breakfast menu is one of the biggest on the beach, with choices like shrimp and grits, creamed chipped beef, N.C....read moreDunes Restaurant has been a breakfast and dinner favorite among Outer Banks locals and visitors...read more"

"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."

"Outer Banks Brewing Station has an ever-changing list of award-winning house-made beers that serve as the cornerstone of their innovative style. Multiple year winners of the Taste of the Beach People's Choice Award, their outstanding chefs have created an Outer Banks–inspired fusion menu using regionally available products from local fish and produce to North Carolina meats. Pastry chef Tina Mackenzie bakes the house bread and...read moreOuter Banks Brewing Station has an ever-changing list of award-winning house-made beers that serve as...read more"

"Seemingly everyone knows about the wind turbine that stands 93 feet tall and gives the OBBS its claim to fame as “America’s first wind-powered brew pub.” So Will Holman doesn’t talk much about that on his tours. Instead, he shares how owners Eric Reece and Aubrey Davis got their idea for starting a brew pub while drinking (of course!) in Thailand with the Peace Corps. Then there’s the unique building that houses the Brewing Station."

"If you want to grab a locally made craft beer and some tasty grub, then you will love the Outer Banks Brewing Station. This restaurant in Kill Devil Hills also serves as an entertainment hub, where walls of TVs and live music provide a great atmosphere for watching a big game or taking in some live music."

"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!"

"Blue Water Grill & Raw Bar is the sister restaurant to another Outer Banks favorite, Blue Moon Beach Grill, located in Nags Head. Blue Water Grill is a family-owned restaurant at Pirate's Cove Marina, giving it a prime location with fantastic views of the marina, sound and marsh. Their menu is interestingly varied and changes seasonally."

"Manteo’s quaint downtown houses the Lost Colony Brewery and Cafe, where the only beers on tap are specialties such as Buxton Brown Ale, Kitty Hawk Blonde, Hatteras Red and Manteo Porter. Paul Charron started his dream of brewing beer at the former Full Moon Cafe in 2011 with 80-gallon pots. Now, a new facility in Stumpy Point cranks out more than 1,000 gallons of English ales being served in more than 60 restaurants from Corolla to Manteo at the height of the summer season."

"The Lost Colony Brewery and Cafe sits in the heart of downtown Manteo and offers a selection of over a half-dozen beers brewed in house. You can even find steaks, crabcakes, and scallops on the menu!"

"A post shared by Breweries in VA (@breweriesinva) on Aug 5, 2018 at 6:25pm PDT. 208 Queen Elizabeth Ave, Manteo, NC 27954 | (252) 473-6666. Hours: Monday – Sunday 11 a.m."

"If you love breakfast food (and who doesn’t really) then you will love Sam & Omie’s menu in the morning. One of the oldest restaurants on the Outer Banks, the establishment was originally founded with the goal of providing a filling early morning meal for the fisherman who had a long day on the water ahead of them. Sam & Omie’s has all of your breakfast favorites including omelets, hash browns, hotcakes, and more."

"From Business: Started in 1937, Sam & Omie's Restaurant caters to the needs of customers in Nags Head in North Carolina. The restaurant provides breakfast and dinner options,…"

"Best crab cake sandwich I've ever had, and the tuna steak is unbelievable. Jamie was an amazing server and even though I haven't been in almost..."

"Silver Bonsai Gallery displays many of the nation’s most talented artisans. This shop has many unique pieces of jewelry, art work, and bonsai trees. They also are very skilled in silver jewelry and repairs."

"Specializing in the fine art of reuse, Seagreen Gallery occupies a beloved Outer Banks landmark (the original Gray's department store, c. 1946) that has been given a new life. It's filled to its rustic rafters with whimsical, original and creative items, such as signs made from assembled license plate letters (they do custom), Mason jar lamps, maps, mirrors and birdhouses made from tumbled vintage glass...read more"

"Seagreen Gallery, built in the old Gray’s Department store on the Beach Road in Nags Head, has been adding artistic flare and excitement to gallery row. Open Monday- Sunday from 10:00am to 6:00pm."

"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."

"South Beach Grille has been a family-owned and -operated restaurant on the Outer Banks for more than 30 years. They recently closed their full-service restaurant at milepost 15.5 and have moved to a smaller location at milepost 13 to focus on take-out, delivery and catering. South Beach Takeout, Catering & Delivery prepares creative appetizers, sandwiches, salads, soups, wraps, tacos, salads, bowls and sides, focusing on...read more"

"Great portion sizes, excellent flavors, and delivered exactly when they said. It was hot and fresh. Great full entre size for half the price of a nice sit down..."

"Jockey’s Ridge State Park covers 426-acres of Nags Head and features the tallest active sand dune system in the eastern United States. This is a fantastic Nags Head, NC, activities that your whole family will enjoy."