“*PROS* Deelish food & bev (u can't go wrong with any choice!) ?best french fries my 84 y/o Grandmother ever had! Attentive, personable server ?shout out to Patrick for taking ex-sea-lent care of us ? outside volleyball court*CONS* Long wait, music a lil loud, a pesky fly Vegetarian options: Black bean burger“
“Kid-friendliness: I highly recommend Owens for dinner. The food was delicious with generous portions. My husband had the shrimp and grits, I had seafood pasta , and my daughter had the kids chicken fingers and fries. We added two side salads. Dinner came w rolls and hush puppies. EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS.the staff was soosweet, accommodating and supportive. The restaurant was beautiful and charming. We plan to go back again“
“This gets High ratings from me which is not normal. I am pretty hard but this place is a go to if you’re in the outer banks. Definitely worth trying. I do not think you will be disappointed. Ariel was our server and she was great. Will ask for her when we go back. Yes we are going back , maybe tomorrow.“
“Fried oyster plate hit the spot. Fries were slightly greasier than I like, but that’s my only gripe. Oysters were delicious. Slaw was KFC style, but less sweet and lighter on the dressing, which I found to be much preferable. Service was impressive with courtesy and timeliness. The bar area had nice decor and decently comfortable stools.“
“Oh my! So fresh..so tasty. Absolutely wonderful little place. I wish I were in this area more often, because I could absolutely eat here at least 3 days a week.Cozy, fun, beachy atmosphere.I had the Tuna Pokè Bowl and oh ... The flavors blended perfectly! Yum!Everyone was so friendly and welcoming!“
“We sat on the back deck and the view was stunning!!! The food was good. I got broiled scallops which were fine. Not bad at all but not the best I've ever had for sure. I actually was very impressed with the mixed veggies and will try and recreate them at home because they were delicious. All of my kids ordered from the kids menu and there were no complaints. Fries were very good. My husband had the fish sandwich and said it was also fine. Tarter sauce was excellent!“
“To begin this, me and my girlfriend go down to this area once a year and have turned it into one of our favorite traditions. Last year we saw this place but unfortunately didn't have time to make it by before leaving. The menu looked fantastic and we were so sad we didn't get to go. This year we made it a point we had to go. We went to the aquarium previously and called to verify the time they opened, and that's when we found out they start taking names an hour before opening. I'm so glad we made it a point to be there early for the list. We got there within 15 min of them taking names and got on the list and went to the around back bar, before we got our drinks we could hear the wait was already estimated at almost 90min, but it's worth it! Really nice concept by the way, with the people waiting being able to sit outside on the pier with the bar beforehand. Once they opened we were seated within about 20min and the service was phenomenal, they try to seat you by the window if possible first. Very polite and friendly staff, not to mention they are on the ball! We had drink orders and apps in within a few minutes. Both the app and the entrees were phenomenal! We had the hot crab dip appetizer and we both got the 'Tale of the Whale Special' with the only difference being that she got the standard filet and I upgraded to the 16oz Prime Rib. We could not have asked for the food quality, seasoning, and cook to be any better!! You certainly get what you pay for!! Probably my favorite meal of a week long trip and one of my favorites of 2023! Also worth noting that the way this place operates is like nothing I've seen locally, not just for us, but everyone we saw, they were constantly on top of not only service but cleaning as well. Within a few moments of someone getting up to leave the staff would come clean up, have the table reset, and someone seated seamlessly. They were so efficient that even when we left the wait hadn't gotten any longer while people were still piling in! Needless to say, we will be back next year for sure!! If I could give it 6 stars I would!“
“I'd heard great things about Greentail's from friends, and then read a great writeup about this spot in a recent issue of Our State. So, yesterday I headed to Greentail's with a friend who also enjoys checking out a new place for lunch! We loved it. The Coconut Curry Fish Soup with Dumplings was really, really tasty and I also enjoyed my Shrimp Tacos with Collards. I brought home a meal for my husband - Fried Shrimp with Coleslaw and Collards, and my friend like their Fried Fish Tacos. Portions are generous, especially sides which is rare for area restaurants. Thank you Greentail's! Greentail's is a friendly spot and the three owners are present, visible and running everything. It was fun to talk with them about the menu and they make delicious, creative food. It's nice to see not only Outer Banks Specialties but an Asian and Hawaiian influence as well. Greentail's offers fresh fish as well as prepared meals, and the spot was crowded. There's indoor and outdoor seating and the atmosphere is casual. The food is serious though - great taste, seasoning and creativity for sure. I can't wait to see what they come up with next!“
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“Amazing food. Busy place, ordered soup & salad with grilled shrimp option. the she-crab soup was full of crab and very tasty. The owner was friendly and surprised with a basket of delicious hot hush puppies. The gals like the honey cinnamon butter that accompanied them. Quite busy with sit down and take out orders. If it wasn’t raining we would have sat outside in the quaint Al fresco dining area, near the sound. The gals had the shrimp with pineapple mango sauce wrap. And a side of sweet potato fries. So good. And the homemade banana pudding. Treat yourself to a quart to go. It is worth it !“
“THE BUFFALO SHRIMP IS AMAZINGGGGGG. ME AND MY FAMILY KEPT COMING BK HERE THE ENTIRE WEEK WE WERE HERE VACATIONING.. WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE THEM. I USUALLY DONT EAT ANYTHING BUFFALO DUE TO ACID REFLEX AND HEART BURN BUT THESE WEREN'T SPICY AT ALL. THEY ARE DELICIOUS!!!“
“This classic Southern joint seems to be packed all year, regardless of beach season or not! Warm welcome, military and veteran discount, super friendly smiling waiters and waitresses! Ours was a superstar super pretty waitress, with an art museum's worth of tatts on her arms, a smile on her face, and always checking up on her tables. We were there for breakfast and were not disappointed! I had eggs, corned beef hash, pancakes, and grits (of course!). It was huge, and I couldn't believe how affordable! Also had a side of hush puppies, which were delicioso! They also have a full bar on the premises, and there's plenty of free parking off the main drag on Nags Head.“
“I had the best tuna steak of my life. The tea wasn't as sweet as I would personally like it, but it wasn't bitter. The portion sizes were fairly priced and the fish was incredibly fresh. Our waitress was very kind and gave us space to enjoy our meal. 10/10 definitely recommend going if you're going to Nags “
“From the Boston area, spending Jan & Feb in Kills Devil Hills. Read good reviews and stopped in for dinner. We sat at the bar had a beer and ordered the tuna entree with Brussel sprouts, red pepper risotto, and an order of fried oysters. All were excellent! Highly recommend.“
“We have eaten at Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe for many, many years. Tonight we had the pleasure of being one of the first customers at the opening for the 2024 season. The hostess that greated us was friendly and most attentive. After being seated, the waitress by the name of Maggie D. greeted us. Her warm smile and friendly attitude made us feel quite welcome. During the entire meal experience, Maggie D. was most attentive to our every need. Not only did we have a delicious meal, we had a first class waitress experience. Basnight's Lone Cedar food is top notch and they should be very proud to have someone like Maggie D. represent their fine restaurant.“
“This was my first time here I saw signs as I was driving into town and decided to go on my last night in town and all I can say I was not disappointed Rachel B is the best she went above and beyond I was with a large party that involved kids but she was on point and gave us great service and answer all questions we had and when that boat of seafood hit the table those kids was in heaven if you have not been here you are missing out“
“This was the best meal we have eaten in OBX in a long time. The atmosphere was fun and welcoming, and the staff were great and provided excellent service. The food was amazing and it had some of the best twist on some classic dishes. We will definitely be making this a regular stop.Overall, one of the best dining experiences in all our trips down. The chef even stopped by our table to ask how our meal was and chatted for a bit. Loved every minute of this experience.“