Blue Moon Beach Grill
A popular seafood spot ranking near the top of Outer Banks restaurants on Tripadvisor. Shrimp and grits and the Truck Stop are among its most popular dishes.
Located in the Surfside shopping center in Nags Head, it has long been ranked No. 1 among Outer Banks restaurants on Tripadvisor. Signature dishes include shrimp and grits sautéed with Vidalia onions and roasted red peppers; the 'Truck Stop,' pan-seared pork tenderloin with skillet potatoes, onions and gravy, with an optional fried egg; French seafood stew; and filet mignon. The space is small but lively. In peak season, dinner often involves waits of over an hour, but you can dine at the bar or book online. About $30–50 per person. Closed Tuesdays.
Opening hours
11:30 AM–9:00 PM; closed Tuesdays; hours may change in the off-season
Nearby sights
- Jockey's Ridge State Park
- Jennette's Pier
- Nags Head Woods Preserve
- Roanoke Island Festival Park
- Manteo Waterfront & Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse
- Wright Brothers National Memorial
- North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
- Fort Raleigh National Historic Site