21 Best American Restaurants in Kill Devil Hills

“We had dinner last night. As a 15 year + customer, I can see the new owners changes. Food slipped a bit - the tuna special was good, but was a cheaper cut of fish than in prior years, and grits and salsa were really mashed potatoes and oil. Atmosphere slipped - Cheesy paintings on the walls instead of classic rock and blue album covers, and most annoying - blaring Country and Western Music. In 15 years, I barely noticed the music - but you gotta be kidding me - the place is loud already and personally, constant C&W music annoys me. Also, the iconic specials chalk board is replaced by cheesy TV screens. The place lost its vibe, and food is declining. I will try it again, but no longer my favorite restaurant.“

“I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to the SaltBox Cafe. The atmosphere is pleasant, and the staff was very polite and attentive. The food was absolutely delicious, and the portion was perfect for me. My coffee was kept topped off and warm. The other patrons that were regulars had a little banter going on with the staff that just added to the charm of this little Cafe. I would definitely recommend it and will return!“

“I walked a little less than a mile and a half to try this place, and I am glad I did for two reasons:First, the sammich was delish. I had a Double Club with RB in lieu of ham. Worth the walk!Second, the sammich was HUGE! I needed to walk it off!Great place!“

“THIS place has our hearts and tummies pleased beyond measure! My youngest daughter, Hannah, has Down Syndrome. She was treated like the princess from the beautiful staff. Each time we came into dine, they knew her name. Plus, the food is fabulously freshly made and delicious. Way to Go!!!“

“Overall, I had a mixed experience. While the porkchop had good flavor, it was unfortunately overcooked and a bit dry. However, the smashed potatoes were excellent, offering a savory complement to the main dish as well as the fried mac and cheese. The service was exceptional; the waitress was friendly and accommodating, even going the extra mile to include a generous piece of cake to make up for the dry porkchop.The atmosphere of the restaurant was delightful, especially as I dined upstairs, which provided a refreshing change of pace and offered a unique view of a small backyard through the window. Despite the culinary misstep with the porkchop, the overall experience was pleasant, thanks to the attentive service and enjoyable ambiance. Highly recommend all their deserts.“

“I posted my review on X because I honestly loved the food and atmosphere here. Everything is fried, but I think that one day a year, it doesn't hurt and I'm not going to deny myself the experience. As an appetizer I recommend the CAJUN FRIED CHEESE CURDS served with jamaican jerk aioli, it is a dish that I did not know and that my new friends invited me to try. The truth is that they were delicious, to be honest, I would have eaten the entire basket by myself. Another interesting starter is the fried pickles with ranch sauce. My friend can't eat beef, so her favorite is a chicken fillet burger that I was able to try and it is phenomenal. My selection was the FRIED OYSTERSlightly golden fried with spicy remoulade and lemon (fried oysters) more out of curiosity than anything else. They didn't disappoint me, I was already into eating everything fried. But if you don't want that much fat in a single day, there are also raw, baked and grilled oysters on the menu. Another thing I loved is that you can choose not just one, but two sides of hand-cut fries or mashed potatoes (dinner only). Another option is coleslaw (to appease the conscience). I chose the fries and macaroni and cheese to complete the American experience.The service is fast and very friendly. The prices are reasonable. Something I liked is that I ordered my drink half with sugar and half without sugar and that's how they brought it to me. I'm still not used to zero sugar, but that's where I'm at.Observation: I wanted to take my family on a Sunday at 7:45 at night but it was closed. Google says they close at 9 so this really surprised me.“

“Best Carolina BBQ sandwich I’ve had and everything just hits and hits hard. I drive two hours from VA Beach to eat here and get the taste of home. Worth the wait times when busy, for those who are upset about this and that coming out first.. understand it’s not a sit down restaurant with servers, ya order and they make it and sling the next ticket. This place slaps. No Cap!Kid-friendliness: It’s outdoors! Bring the kids, pop a squat and enjoy. Heck, if tables are all taken up, take your beach towel, find a spot and chow down.“

“Excellent! Great food and service! Highly recommend Noosa Grille!“

“Ordered breakfast sandwiches, smoothie and donuts from Kill Devil Hills location today. Asked for ketchup for the sandwiches and they said they had none and do not plan on providing ketchup in the future. I am a local. May not come back if they do not provide ketchup. Large double storefront just opened here in KDH and plenty of room for inside tables but no tables. Hopefully these issues will be corrected so I can take my granddaughter to this store again.“

“Truth be told, I have never been to this establishment, but like most, I read the incredible story of the owner driving across state lines to deliver a last meal. I genuinely believe this deserves the utmost recognition, as kindness like this is rare. I wish this restaurant owner many, many years of success to come. I hope to one day dine here.“

“Very nice place for dinner. The server was very friendly and attentive. My husband had a ribeye steak which he said was delicious! I had a seafood special with shrimp, scallops and a crab cake. It was very good! I would recommend this place for dinner.“

“This was our second visit to the Beachside Bistro - once in October, and again in late November. We found the food to be excellent! We did breakfast in October and brunch in November. The breakfast burrito (a regular breakfast item) and a selection from the new brunch menu - smoked, pulled pork over fried grit cakes with bourbon bbq sauce are our favorites so far! This hidden gem is well worth a visit!“

“I was out of town with my kids for spring break, and we were hungry. We’re looking for something good we was route. It was real close to our hotel. I went ahead and called an order ahead for carry out. It was right on time. Wasn’t running late, ready as soon as I got there. There are a lot of sales around, but only some are in my opinion traditional cells, pizzas, and this place was authentic. The staff was so nice and the food was delicious. It is located right on the beach road mile 10 it is definitely worth the trip and it is definitely worth the price!“

“Deliciously well-prepared food. Service was ok but not what I have experienced in the past. Not a lot of people there, so was expecting much better service. Will definitely return. Draft beer choices were ok, and the World Stout was good.“

“I'm so glad I found this place. Great setup and vibe and the pizza is legit. I'm from NY and I'm a pizza snob, this is one of the best thin crust bar pies I've had. Matt and Bo are very friendly and very cool to chat with. I highly recommend this spot.“

“We come here every year…especially for the butter pecan ice cream. As always, their food is great! Their butter pecan ice cream is the best I’ve ever had. We had the supreme pizza and it was delicious! I do miss the indoor seating they used to have. The outdoor seating is nice enough, but in the heat of the summer it would be nice to have indoor seating available.“

“Easter breakfast was our first time at Henry's. It was by far one of the best breakfast experiences we've had. From the moment we walked in the door we were made to feel like family. Christina couldn't have been more accommodating...making sure everything was to our liking, without being overbearing. And it was the little things that mattered. May sound silly to most, but having syrup on the table for your flapjacks...when ordering hot tea, they bring you a cup of hot water, a tea bag, PLUS a silver container of hot water to place your "used" tea bag in, should you desire another cup of tea. Also, creamer was right on the table. The menu even made sense...build your own omelet.....you pay for what you want! It seemed like all the Employees chipped in. I never saw anyone just standing around. We will certainly be back, and refer folks we know to Henry's. Thank you.“

“First time here and we were very pleased with all aspects of our visit. Had the stuffed jalapeños, awesome. Wings were off the charts and the wife enjoyed her tacos. Drinks were refreshing and delicious. Service was attentive and very friendly. Sure we will put Bonzer Shack on our list of regular stops while on vacation from this point forward.“

“This place was recommended to us by the owner of our AirBnB. I went with my husband and kids and we all had a pretty good experience. I ordered the French dip, and my husband ordered the El Diablo burger. Flavor and portions were on point. But, honestly, my favorite part was that our waiter was highly attentive, and he remembered ALL of our orders without writing them down. You get 5 stars for that alone! Will definitely come back again!“

“Amazing staff, great beer, super family friendly (huge play ground in back) and wow what a chef! The specials were top notch!Plus it didn't cost a family of 5 $200!Will be back!Dietary restrictions: The chips and dip and the curry were gf and my family really appreciated that.Kid-friendliness: Huge play ground and area“

“Best little breakfast deli in the OBX!!! Me and my fiancé come here almost every morning every time we visit the outer banks, and the food is always amazing and not over priced like a lot of other places around here. We've also come here for lunch too, and i love their fried seafood baskets, i particularly like the fried oyster basket, they definitely give you your moneys worth in food. There's not really anywhere to sit inside since it's more of an in-and-out type of place, but they do have picnic tables right outside that we sit at when it's nice outside. The people working here are also always so nice and welcoming, which always makes us wanna come back too. This place is 10/10 and I rave about it to everyone.“