Top Best Seafood Restaurants in Oregon Inlet

"When it comes to Outer Banks restaurants, this is one tourists and locals return to time after time. Discover a little piece of the Caribbean at this dive-y Nags Head staple, where they dish out everything from conch fritters to sushi. Head out back for a game of beach volleyball while you wait."

"Superb seafood--we indulged in the conch fritters and for entrees we had the chicken and the best ahi tuna burger I've ever eaten."

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

"In August of 2011, Hurricane Irene landed on our back porch...literally!. We are all so glad to be reopen for business and excited to show off our new renovations. We hope you will like what we've done."

"They use ""Certified Angus Beef"" only over a hot mesquite fire and finished off slowly. Scallops are to die for, the best scallops i have every…"

"At Lone Cedar Café, we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find them at the Lone Cedar Café."

"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."

"Ocean-inspired Blue Moon Beach Grill infuses a rich nautical theme into every aspect of both the atmosphere and the menu. This is southern-style seafood eating at its finest – and simplest. The menu includes sea scallops, oysters Rockefeller, fried calamari, mussels, and other seafood choices."

"The Buffalo shrimp appetizer is a must have each time we visit. This time we also had the blackened shrimp salad... (252) 261-2583Order online"

"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."

"In operation since 1946, this local favorite is the place to eat when you’re looking for some of the finest seafood in town. Owens’ specialty dishes include Pecan Crusted Scallops, North Atlantic Salmon, and Yellowfin Tuna. Or, try one of their “Coastal Comforts” creations like Jumbo Lump Crabcake and Coconut Shrimp."

"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."

"Mama Kwan’s Tiki Bar & Grill is a festive and splashy eatery that serves Pacific Rim-inspired cuisine including their famous Mahi Mahi Tacos. Patrons will find this award-winning restaurant and bar located between the South Croatan Highway and shimmering Atlantic Ocean. Mama Kwan’s has been serving sensational dishes to locals and visitors of the Outer Banks for the last 16 years."

"A local treasure, Mama Kwan’s features an island vibe with Asian and locally inspired cuisine. Mama Kwan’s features dishes like their famous fish tacos (trust us, get them blackened) and their Hawaiian pork plate. The also offer classics like cheese burgers and chicken tenders for the pickier eaters in your group."

"Mama Kwan's serves delicious, local Outer Banks seafood with flavors from the Pacific Rim. The chef whips up specials every day, and there are lots of tempting dishes on the menu. Try the fish tacos or pepper-seared tuna dinner – sushi-grade tuna served rare with wasabi, soy sauce, rice and cucumber salad."

"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."

"It does not matter what time you visit the Nags Head Pier House Restaurant, we will serve you exactly as the sun climbs until the trendy hours at midnight. Play along the shore with your partner and children. This oceanfront restaurant is likely to create room for you once you require nourishment after a fun game."

"It's not fancy, and most items are fried, but the quality of the fried fish, shrimp, clams, hush puppies, and french fries were all excellent."

"Miller’s Seafood and Steakhouse offers a casual setting with an array of fantastic offerings for the entire family. Choose from a selection of steaks, locally sourced seafood, and sushi at this aquatic-themed restaurant."

"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."

"Frames at Large offers custom framing with personal assistance in selecting color, design and style. They also sell framed seascape prints and other odds and ends. They are closed on Sundays.read more"