Top Best Seafood Restaurants 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."

"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."

"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"

"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."

"While it's not technically in Nags Head, this brewpub in neighboring Kill Devil Hills is worth a stop: Their handcrafted beers are made on-site in a wind-powered brewery. Plus, they serve wine and cocktails for those few who aren't riding the craft brew train."

"If you love authentic pit-cooked eastern North Carolina barbecue, this is your place. On Highway 64 close to the Dare County Government Complex, Carolina Bar-B-Que Company serves house-smoked barbecue sandwiches or plates with slaw, potato salad, house-cut fries and hushpuppies. Owner and chef Mike Weaver also offers smoked chicken, burgers, Nathan's hot dogs, fried shrimp, clam strips, flounder and Brunswick stew."

"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"

"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."

"In 2021 Jennette’s Pier celebrates its 10-year anniversary since reopening in 2011 as part of the North Carolina Aquariums division. Known as “the place to be” in Nags Head during the summer season, anglers catch a wide variety of fish while sightseers can watch brown pelicans overhead and bottlenose dolphins swimming in the sea.The pier is surrounded by wide, clean public beaches, free parking...read moreIn 2021 Jennette’s Pier celebrates its 10-year anniversary since reopening in 2011 as part of...read more"