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    Blue Crab Tavern

    4.1 (32 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars
    Open 1:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Juke Box
    Divey
    Casual

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    Bren H.

    Alright this is quite the dive bar! Cheap drinks! Decked in Christmas decor! Friendly staff - Argie never takes a day off. Can't hype this place up enough! They host local bands and have events weekly - def recommend checking this bar out

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    Katelin K.

    Growing up here, I never expected to but I now LOVE the Blue Crab. It has become my favorite bar on the beach with the coldest beer, the most beautiful sunsets and the friendliest crowd of regulars. Cash only and no food so be sure to come prepared and bring a couple of extra dollars for the juke box! Colington Pizza delivers! Come with respect for the bar rules and you will be treated with respect in return.

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    Meisha H.

    My favorite bar on the island!! The owner is so much fun to be around, all the locals are amazing and so friendly! Always guaranteed to have some good laughs, good views, and good cold beer! Perfect homey little dive bar! Heads up...it's cash only and only beer, wine and seltzers...no food and no liquor, but perfect atmosphere!

    Sunset!!!

    Great place!!! Bring cash they do have an ATM. Beer and wine only!!! Enjoy the night at blue crab tavern!!!

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    D A.

    From reading the reviews, it is clear that you either get it or you don't about this place. The most recent 5 star review summed it up very nicely. It's a cool dive bar that is not for up tight people. Argie (r-gee) the owner has a heart of gold and is a fascinating lady. If you go, just chill and take it all in. Take cash and a good sense of humor. Argie and The Blue Crab Tavern was the bright spot of our first trip to OBX. Much better than other places on the beach that came highly rated.

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    This is one of the greatest bars in these united states. I come here every time I'm in the outer banks.

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    Super friendly. Loved the place. Had a great time. Bartender and costumers were super welcoming. Definitely stopping in on my way up

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    Amazing place. Genuine owner. Great music. Can't beat prices. Charming ambiance. Hospitable crowd. Come as you are.

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    Ask the Community - Blue Crab Tavern

    TV's to watch sports. What beers on tap?

    TV's for sure. No taps. Only the freshest bottle and cans.

    Can you bring in outside food?

    Yes! There are four picnic tables outside by the water in addition to four high tops in the gazebo.

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    Review Highlights - Blue Crab Tavern

    Some of my favorite memories since I've lived here are at the Blue Crab with Argie and the amazing cast of regulars who hangout there.

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    3.7(25 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    1903 has become our new, old standby! It sits in the…read morelocation that was, for many years, Two Roads- which we'd trusted for consistently great food at reasonable rates. NOW, the food is still great (and still reasonably priced) with an expanded menu and even more seating! We have a meal here almost every weekend we come through town. Great spot for great food & some memories!!

    1903 opened in the former location of Two Roads in the corner of Seagate North Shopping Center…read more This is another restaurant in the Sooey's chain. We have had mixed experience's at others in the chain, but we like Shipwrecks and Sand Trap well enough we decided to give this one a try. Ms T ordered the Classic Burger with their Cottage Fries. Since we are rarely in KDH when Sooey's is actually open, I wanted to try their barbecue in sandwich form. I had slaw on the side. The burger was 1/2 lb and was done to her taste. It was fine but was virtually unseasoned. We were looking for a good crust with some salt and pepper grilled in. The patty was not a pre-formed, dense hockey puck. The Cottage fries are very good. They are slices of potatoes, nicely cooked with a lot of surface area to get them done and were perfectly salted. I think Sooey's can produce better barbecue than I had. Perhaps it has to do with being there off-season. It was not stale, but it was dry. I liked the flavor but had to douse it with Texas Pete to moisten it. I suggest it is worth another try. The serving is very large and not over-priced. I took the big half of my sandwich home as Ms T did with her burger. The "southern style" slaw was not good. As far as I could tell about all it had on it was sour cream. It had no vinegar backbone, not a hint of sweetness to balance it out. The cabbage was stale and soggy. We liked that 1903 participates in AAdvantage dining so added to our mileage balance on this day. Will we go back? Probably. We judge it to be OK and on a par with its predecessor, Two Roads. They have a decent burger that could be better if seasoned and a decent barbecue that could be better. However, there are much better places to go for either one. They offer taco flights that appear to be an attempt to be authentic but they are pricey. I should bite the bullet and see if they know what they are doing with birria or carnitas.

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    4.7(1.6k reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    Wow. I really slept on this place over the years. I have wanted to come here for quite awhile, but…read morenever have done so when visiting OBX. This year, I put that sleeping to an end. I woke up...and had a delicious time! The reviews here tell you how great this place is, and well...believe them! I thought for sure it would be over-hyped and not live up to what people write and say, but I will admit to being wrong. First, our server, Krickett, was agreed upon (by my partner and I) to be the best server we have ever had. She was friendly, outgoing, had good recommendations, and an all-around joy. Second, the food! Wow! My partner had a salad...simple enough, right? But no, she was amazed by it. And she is a vegetarian, so she has had a lot of salads over the years. This one blew her away. I had the grilled chicken sandwich. Was it life-changing? No. But it was way better than what a grilled chicken sandwich normally is. It was tender, juicy, with just the right seasoning. I would be a criminal if I didn't mention the bruschetta...get it with the burrata...it is worth it! The crispy bread with balsamic drizzle is good enough with the diced tomato mix, but the cheese gives it a new level. And, I hope you saved room for dessert, because the key lime pie was a mouth explosion.

    We were staying in Corolla and decided to venture out for a late lunch and I'm so glad we did. The…read moreKill Devil Grill was a highlight of our trip. The restaurant has two distinct dining areas: the front section is first-come first-served bar seating that offers the full menu. The back section, which would be ideal for families, holds about 30 tables, mostly booths, with the hostess stand. We chose to sit at the bar and had a great experience. We started with bruschetta topped with burrata cheese. I ordered the angel hair pasta in a white garlic butter, cream sauce with marinated chicken and grilled vegetables. My husband ordered the special hamburger with Swiss cheese bacon, spinach and mayo with a side of fries. We ended with slices of the key lime pie that didn't disappoint! The food, service, staff and environment were exceptional! We overheard the Server mention that veterans receive complementary meals on Veterans Day, which speaks volumes about how this restaurant supports those who have served. If you are in the Outer Banks- whether you're staying in Kill Devil Hills or nearby- this restaurant is worth the drive and all the hype!

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    Big Kahuna Burger. My wife added the CFO (crispy fried onions to hers and it was great).

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    Blue Crab Tavern - divebars - Updated September 2026

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