2026 Nags Head Restaurants Guide

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Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

KOHLER COTTAGE

Experience breathtaking ocean views from this charming Outer Banks rental. Kohler Cottage is a delightful oceanfront home in Southern Shores. You’ll want to sit back and watch the waves all day on its spacious sun and dune decks. Not only does...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
KEES Vacations

KEES Vacations offers the best Outer Banks rentals for family vacations, romantic weekend getaways and groups of all sizes looking for the perfect OBX rental for their stay. When booking with KEES Vacations, travelers can expect excellence in...

Rodanthe Fantasea

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - Blue Sea Rd. - Wow! Welcome to your own, private mini resort in the much-coveted Mirlo Beach area! Just steps from miles of peaceful, secluded beach, the Pea Island Nature Reserve, and located on a private drive...

  • Rodanthe
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
H2OBX Waterpark

YOUR BEST SUMMER DAY - Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at the H2OBX Waterpark. Start with that perfect Carolina sun. Add a dose of adrenaline as you soar 6 stories up on The Rogue Wave or drop 90 screaming feet down The Plank...

Just For Fun

Welcome to Just For Fun, a charming oceanside Corolla vacation rental just a short walk (100–150 yards) to the beach. Perfect for families and groups, this 5-bedroom Outer Banks home offers the ideal mix of relaxation and fun. Enjoy your own...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Flip Flop Shops

Free Your Toes!®Live, work and play with your toes exposed® and the freedom of flip flops on your feet. 



Big Blue (North)

Big Blue (North) is connected to Big Blue (South), and can also be rented a single unit - see Big Blue 10 for more information. This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Set in the gated Buck...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports

Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports beautiful location and top-of-the-line equipment, together with a friendly and professional staff make it one of the premier water sports centers on the Outer Banks. Nor'Banks' sound front location has a huge...

TANNIN' BY THE SEA

Overview Vacation days are ahead at Tannin' By The Sea, a Duck Landing oceanfront home with eight spacious bedrooms and panoramic water views. Complete with an oceanside pool, tiki bar, game room, and media room, Tannin' By The Sea is...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

Leave of Absence

OCEANFRONT Frisco - Sandpiper Dr. - LEAVE OF ABSENCE leaves nothing to be desired. Starting with the private swimming pool, beach access, and calming 6-person hot tub, your vacation will be filled with fun and relaxation! When you enter the home...

  • Frisco
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Blue

Since 2005, Outer Banks Blue has delivered exceptional vacations for OBX visitors. Our family-owned and locally managed rental company focuses on service and promises “a relaxing experience with a local touch.” Turn your dream vacation...

Sea Sharp

Located in South Nags Head/ 4 Bedrooms/ 3 Full BathroomsThe “Sea Sharp” is located at milepost 22 in South Nags Head. This is a peaceful peaceful area. The home offers a reverse floor plan with bedrooms  on the lower level, living areas on the...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none! Check us out!

Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where 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. Since it first opened in 1996, Basnight’s has been the restaurant where all the movers and shakers in the state would eat when they visted the barrier islands. Owned by Outer Banks native and former state Sen...

Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching kite boarders, windsurfers and mother nature’s best sunsets.

Poke Box

PokeBox offers fresh, quick, simple, healthy poke bowls in Nags Head. Choose your items and build your bowl. Tuna, salmon, chicken, steak, shrimp and tofu options available. Mix in your favorite veggies, sauces and toppings for the perfect poke experience. Poke (Hawaiian for "to slice" or "cut into pieces") is a traditional main dish of Hawaiian cuisine made with marinated tuna. As Poke became increasingly popular, the modern version, known as Poke Bowl, has variety ingredients and flavors...

If you’re coming to OBX from the north, you know Dunkin’ has a cult following for this breakfast delight. Donuts, coffee, bagels and sandwiches are what Dunkin’ does best. And you can get your fix right here on the sandbar...

Sugar Planet is a candy store to sweeten your day and create lasting memories, from our family to yours. Build-your-own bag of candy, stop in for dessert and the perfect selfie and pick up gifts for family and friends in one outta this world sweet...