Great food and service in bright, sunny restaurant which is modern with a beachy feel. Dined here for lunch and was very happy with the meal. I had the blackened mahi-mahi BLT sandwich which was perfectly cooked and served with over a pound of french fries. Not going to lie; the fries were fantastic. Nicely seasoned and not greasy. I ended up eating the mahi open-faced to avoid spilling on myself but the fish, tomato slice and lettuce were all delicious. It also came with a crisp pickle spear. My wife got the ceasar salad and added a skewer of blackened shrimp. The shrimp were tasty but could have stood a little more spice. They have a nice wine selection including a good selection available by the glass. Also a nice beer selection with some local/NC beers on tap. I observed all of the staff being very friendly and helpful to patrons throughout the restaurant. I will definitely be back and looking forward to trying it for dinner. read more

Blue Moon Beach Grill - Mahi-Mahi BLT with fries and a pickle spear. - Seafood Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

Love, love, love Blue Moon Beach Grill! This is always on our list of regulars to hit on the OBX every time we go. In the last year or two they've moved to a much larger building (which was very much needed because they're so popular). Parking can be tight depending on what time you go, but GO! This new location has a second floor! They have daily specials, though I'll always get the fried oysters if they're available. I and my family and friends have always loved anything we get here - delicious! BMBG is family-owned, and you can tell -- the service is top notch. At the front door they have a large selection of BMBG apparel -- take some of Blue Moon home with you! While there, check out the fantastic fireplace made of oyster shells -- I took a picture for you. read more

Our experience at Blue Moon was amazing. The hostess was sweet and sat us with the perfect server, Monika. Monika had great energy, was attentive, and provided excellent service. I had the Seaside Bucatini and it was amazing. My friends had the steak, fish and chips and lemon drops. They said their food was great too. Wish we had more time because the back has fun activities and the restaurants have low lights. read more

Blue Moon Beach Grill - Seafood Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

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Service is excellent! We were seated right away for lunch and our server, Rachel, was the BEST! Please please make sure you don't miss the Fried green tomatoes with burrata - so delicious and served beautifully. The fish and chips entree had crispy fish pieces, awesome fries, and a variety of sauces. The cocktail sauce is amazing! read more

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This is the first time I've tipped 30% because the server went above and beyond explaining the menu and making suggestions. The food got mixed reviews only because my kids are very picky but they said the fries were amazing. The cheesesteak sandy was unique so make sure you like lots of cheese, which my husband did. The shrimp not a burger I highly recommend because you'll not find anything like this, the fried green tomato was cooked to perfection. Can't wait to go back. The outdoor seating was so relaxing, sit outside if weather permits. read more

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Everything was fabulous! Atmosphere, service, food simply amazing! Mussels, ceviche and entrees were delicious! read more

TIP: make a reservation well in advance! My husband and I walked in for an early dinner, and were told the wait was 2.5 hours. Luckily bar seating is first come first served and we were able to snag seats quickly. Our orders came out relatively quickly. The fish was and chips were pretty good, just needed salt. Look forward to dining here again! read more

Blue Moon Beach Grill - Seafood Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

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Absolute must visit in OBX I mean this food is absolutely incredible. I had the crab cake sandwich which just blew my socks off and then some. One of the best ways I have ever spent 18 bucks. The jalepeno remolaude was the perfect sauce to pair with my broiled crab cake. Healthy portion size too. The fries were spectacular as well. Perfect ambiance with an open kitchen concept and a fun outdoor activity area. All around great place and a must visit. read more

Community table in the bar is a great spot, without waiting. Started with calamari and sangria and it was refreshing. Calarmi was delish, the sauce is great! I had the mahi mahi BLT and a side salad. The mahi was amazing and nice slices of bacon, the fries were the bomdiggity. Side salad had a lot of mixed lettuce and tasted good, alot of little extras like mushrooms, red pepper, little cherry tomatoes, carrots slices. Our server was the best..Thank You and I'm so sorry I forgot your name. read more

Blue Moon Beach Grill - Inside bar.. - Seafood Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

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We arrived here during the end of winter so the place wasn't so crowded but still had a good amount of folks coming through to eat. The restaurant was clean and neat, greeted as soon as we opened the door. The waiter was super sweet and friendly and made sure we knew the ins and outs of the restaurant. The food options were plenty, I got the steak and cheese which was phenomenal and cheesy. I took the other half home. My hubby got mahi fish and chips and my 1yr of got the fish and veggie kids plate and everyone enjoyed all the food! I noticed that there wasn't toooo many seafood options but maybe because it's a grill place but I truly enjoyed the experience! read more

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Blue moon serves what you'd expect from a high quality coastal seafood restaurant. Our seating was wonderful. We were out on the patio with a cool breeze and got to listen to live music play. Such a treat. For the appetizer, we had the special which was the shark bites. The shark bites were amazing. The shark was firm but not tough. The sauce with it complemented it perfectly. The catch of the day was a blackened tilefish. The risotto the fish was on was good as well as the fish itself. Nothing amazing but definitely delicious. For dessert we had the flourless chocolate torte which was just like a slice of fudge. It was dense and super chocolatey with a little bit of whipped cream to add a creaminess. Delicious dessert. Service was great and very quick. Would love to come back. read more

Blue Moon Beach Grill - Catch of the day, Blackened Tilefish - Seafood Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

Excellent service from our bar staff: enjoyed the martinis he crafted: the cheesesteak is always my go to meal. It's honestly enough for multiple people but I gorge on this sandwich for days. We sat at the bar to get the most of our awesome service. read more

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Had dinner here tonight and holy crap this place was outstanding from the moment you walked in you felt at home. Everyone friendly, wait staff extremely friendly and welcoming. Atmosphere was great. Food and drinks delicious. Highly recommend. read more

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The best food we have had in the Outer Banks. My husband and I were in town for a week, so it was convenient that we could snag seats at the bar. It was lively, but not distracting. The bartender (Alex) was great! Mussels - 10/10 Crab and Pimento Cheese Dip - 8/10 Beef Bulgogi (special) - 10/10 Crab cake - 8/10 ( wish it would have had more of a crust) Spinach and Arugula salad with Shrimp - 10/10 Will go back here every single time we visit the Outer Banks. read more

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We waited 90 minutes to be seated on a Friday night in August, and the experience was well worth the wait! Service was friendly and attentive. Ambiance was great; I specifically loved the music playlist on the night we went. Most of us ordered from the "Specials" menu. For an appetizer, we shared the fried green tomatoes w/ burrata. My salmon entree was fabulous, as was my cucumber gimlet. I highly recommend!! read more

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They have the BEST Cesar salad I've ever had in my life!! I always add it as a side to my meal. I've had a number of entrees here that are good, usually get the fish special which has always been delicious. Service is good but definitely expect a 1-2 hour wait during summer. Good news is they have a really awesome backyard waiting area with games, music, seats, and a bar. read more

Blue Moon Beach Grill - Swordfish special - Seafood Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

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We arrived 4 minutes before close after a crazy busy day and we were greeted with a smile. Our waiter Paxton was very friendly and knowledgeable with the menu. We ordered his suggestions "swordfish and the pork chop". Mussels and oysters rockfeller as appetizer. Everything was to die for!!! Pork chop was juicy and perfectly cooked and my swordfish had many fantastic flavors! Come here if you are in the area, or not!! It's worth the $$, the time, the service! A+++ and you can also buy the artwork off the walls! Another fantastic memory created!! read more

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Our server Paxton was FANTASTIC!!! He helped make our decisions easy because there were so many great options. RESERVATIONS are a MUST!! I even tried to make our lunch time an hour later to spend more time on the beach but they were 100% full! I chose the calamari and I did not go wrong!! I asked for it crispy and it was delicious!! The lemon cream sauce could've come have been left out of the bowl. It was very bland and not lemony or garlic at all. They had a flounder sandwich and I requested the red chili aioli that came with it. THAT SAUCE!! IT needs to be in the center of the bowl of calamari!! Absolutely delicious and compliments the seafood well. Hubbylicious got the cheesesteak ('wiz without' - iykyk). Their wiz type cheese is homemade and is not salty like the store-bought type. It went well with the steak and flaky hoagie. The fries are hand cut and cooked to a light crisp. FANTASTIC BIRTHDAY LUNCH!! Since I must take dessert in this day, I chose the lemon marscapone cake & we also got the 6-layer cake (hello cake w/ chocolate ganache) [Side note: all cakes are brought in by a local lady who bakes them in her house]. It's a must go for a great meal and as for Paxton!! read more

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My wife and I stopped for lunch and we're not too hungry as we had eaten well at breakfast. I had the fried green tomatoes with grilled shrimp starter as an entree. My wife had Mahi Mahi tacos and shared part of one with me. We were both very pleased with the quality, freshness and flavor of our food. I understand that sometimes there is a wait, but we were seated shortly after our arrival. Coastal motif and outdoor recreation area are pluses. Our server was excellent, very helpful as we made our selections. P rices were fair but not low. I would go back. read more

Wow just wow. It's a five star on service! Let's start with that. My grown daughter knocked over her water, and with in a second (no exaggeration) within a second of the clink of the landing glass, from behind came Jaimie, with a rag. As if she had a radar sense for clumsy customers. She brought the rag and Blake was right behind with a new water Now tha food. The fried green tomatoes and shrimp so tasty. There was only 2 tomatoes tho. I'm had the cucumber drink. Amazing but small We had fried oysters and fish and chips Both were outstanding I definitely recommend if visiting OBX read more

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Everything was great at the Blue Moon Beach Grille. From the hostess that greeted us to the bartenders and our server! Loved the mussels!

Stumbled on this great place. Good food, beautifu patio (nice chairs - hate when the chairs aren't good) and dog friendly. Nice staff and great service! No photos of food but had calamari, shrimp and grits, and cheesesteak. All delicious. We came off season and had the whole patio to ourselves which is always great when we have our pups with us. read more

We drove into OBX and wanted to stop by this hot spot for dinner around 8pm. The owners are from our hometown of Staunton, so we like to stop by when we can. This place was happening! 2+ hour wait for a table, but bar is first come, first serve and there were two seats for us! For those that do wait, they gave an awesome outside area with plenty of hang out room and they had live music. Bartenders were super busy, but attentive and efficient! We got the Buffalo Tuna Bites to share and the Chicken Cordon Blue Moon. Both were excellent!! This is a super cool spot and as busy as they will be at times, they are very efficient and polite. Cool merch available for purchase too! Check them out!! read more

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Been seeing this place for years and it's always packed and you can never get in. Not this year!! I made a reservation a month in advance LOL and it was so worth it. I thought this would be overhyped but it was not. We had an awesome server (Colby). He was so attentive, knowledgeable, and just on point all night. Kudos to him! He was one of the more memorable servers I've had anywhere. We had a nice table inside surrounded by really cool artwork. It wasn't too loud. Our food came pretty quick. We got the brussel sprouts and calamari apps. Very good! For entrees, I got the catch of the day which was swordfish and my husband had fish tacos. Our friends had chicken cordon and the shrimp salad. Everyone loved their food, especially me. I was like wow this is insanely good!! What the heck! For dessert we had the salted caramel cheesecake which was a great way to finish off the meal. Would definitely go here again!! Chefs kiss read more

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Ok so based off the other reviews we are one of the lucky ones that did not have to wait. We got there 5 mins before they opened and we were seated right away. But I will tell you that they filled up FAST! Beautiful outdoor seating. Shaded tables and hammocks and games and grass area. Dogs were welcomed and they provided a water bowl. The food was excellent. Loved my mahi mahi BLT. The guys absolutely loved their cheesesteaks subs- said it was the best they had this week. My mother in law loved her pulled pork And the Buffalo tuna bites were delicious read more

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The food was really wonderful! Server was very attentive. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone everyone. We had a little bit of a wait, next time we will make reservations. read more

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The wait was food was so long (60+ min) but it did taste really good. Portion size is ideal, prices are fair, service is decent, and ambient noise and temperature is at a reasonable level. I recommend having a reservation during busy season. We had 4 people in our party and did not have a reservation. It took an hour for our table to be ready (they did accurately inform us it would be a 45-60 min wait). We waited at the bar while enjoying appetizers and drinks. The first appetizer arrived quickly and the second took so long we thought it was forgotten. Our awesome bartender assured us it was going to come out soon and it did. He also kept our drinks filled. The appetizers were excellent. We finished appetizers and drinks in 45 minutes then waited for our table at the bench near the hostess stand. Fifteen minutes later we were seated at a table in the dining area. Cory, our server, was attentive and welcoming. We ordered quickly and then waited another hour for our food. We enjoyed each of the items ordered including the Chicken Cordon Blue Moon, Truckstop, and Bouillabaisse. Due to the quality of the food, we would return and recommend this restaurant to others...just be sure to make a reservation and have time to wait! read more

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The wait on an off-season weekend was worth very an hour. We grabbed a drink and then decided to just eat at the bar. The bartenders were busy but attentive. The drinks were great, the food was phenomenal. Atmosphere is cozy yet lively. Great spot. See y'all next time. read more

So this is the second time I have gone to this restaurant...this time in the new location. It is an absolutely gorgeous restaurant the atomosphere is so welcoming and the service is the best in the OBX! There was 5 of us there for dinner....we skipped apps and went right to the entrees. I ordered the rib eye medium rare and it was cooked to perfection.....but it was tough and under seasoned ...not what I was hoping for as my first visit in the old location was the same. The fried oyster were incredible and plentiful......the special fish of the day was just okay...but the bed it was on was fantastic. I didn't try the other two dishes but was told they were great! For me it just wasn't what I had hoped, but the team members there were as I said the best service I have ever had! read more

What can I say but WOW soooooo good!!!!!! From Kansas City Mo. headed to OBX The restaurant we had planned on going was closed for the Season so we stopped at Blue Moon and I'm so glad we did. Beautiful atmosphere and great service. Little pricey but worth it:) read more

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Came here because they had great reviews, but unfortunately we don't think it was worth the 4.5 stars it gets. Came here and realized it was an upgrade from their previous location. Nice, big restaurant ... and the reason that I'm giving 3 instead of 2 stars - the backyard ! Great outdoor bar and outdoor area with games and nice seating! Finished our time here wth a beer out back and would recommend. We sat inside for our meal, which was fine- good atmosphere and temperature. Nice waitress, whose was attentive. Now for the negatives- We got the calamari app- tasty but very small- only about a handful of calamari on the dish. We also got the shrimp- not a burger and the shrimp and grits. The shrimp and grits were under seasoned, shrimp were not seasoned at all (would've preferred them blackened). The shrimp sandwich was different than what I was imagining... just 4 shrimp with two fried green tomatoes. For being a "shrimp" titled dish, I barely could taste the shrimp. The two tomatoes overtook the sandwich and the overall taste was just okay- I felt the proportions were off. All in all, I'd say- come for a beer and hangout outside, or skip this place. read more

Food and service both were outstanding the oyster po boy is fantastic and my Wife's shrimp not a burger sando was also quite tasty both came with hand cut fries that were piled on. read more

We visit this area often and always see this place packed, so we assumed it must be great. This time, we made a reservation and were seated earlier than expected, which was a nice start. However, our appetizer--Jerk Marinated & Jumbo Char-Grilled Wings--took a long time to arrive. Unfortunately, they didn't taste fresh, and the celery was warm. We mentioned this to our waitress. On a positive note, the Chicken Cordon Blue Moon, Beach Burger, and fries were all very good. My son especially enjoyed the Hershey Bar cake. Overall, I'd say the restaurant is average compared to other local spots. I definitely wouldn't wait hours for a table. read more

Blue Moon Beach Grill - Crispy fried chicken breast stuffed with prosciutto ham and provolone cheese. Served with roasted garlic and scallion mashed potatoes. - Seafood Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

There are many dining options in the Outer Banks area. This one stood out as we thoroughly enjoyed the dishes offered! They have a diverse menu, from land and sea to handhelds. The pricing does reflect that of higher end, but it's backed up with the well prepared entrees and presentation. Dining area give a casual and relaxed vibe. Staff was very friendly and attentive. Try visiting early, as peak hours tends to get fairly busy, and may have to wait awhile to get a table. Perfect place to dine for a special occasion, or just enjoy a flavorful meal. read more

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A good lunch spot, the service was friendly, and we were able to get a seat inside with no wait while it was busy. The fish and chips lacked flavor, and the texture was good but needed seasoning. The cheesesteak was filled with meat, although the cheese was not mixed throughout, leaving it a bit dry. Overall, not bad and a relatively satisfying meal. 3.5/5 Stars. read more

Blue Moon Beach Grill - Fish and Chips - Seafood Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

We have dined there several times. The food and service are excellent. Because of their popularity it is advisable to make a reservation however you can also do a walking and wait. read more

The restaurant was able to accommodate our large group w/reservations. We were seated upstairs. It was quite busy for the off-season. Waitress was friendly and attentive. I ordered the Daily Special, Blackened Shrimp salad. I believed it was served with a tasty vinaigrette. It was a perfect portion for an entree; I ended up eating shrimp and taking remaining salad (about 1/2) home for lunch the next day. Due the high ceilings, sound does travel and it can get loud. Great place for food, drinks, and conversations. read more

Blue Moon Beach Grill - Blackened shrimp salad (Daily Special) - Seafood Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

As if Blue Moon needs another 5-star review... but we loved it so much we came back a SECOND time in our 4-day trip here. They had really good options for food, and the quality was great. Everything was delicious and we had picky eaters (i.e. me). I got the shrimp sandwich that's not a burger and it was really yummy. My girl friends loved the crab cake meals - I thought it was good but the shrimp sandwich was better. The hush puppies special was decent, mahi appetizer was tasty. The service is great too - we are in the South. The ambiance was also great - beach town so dress however (but not like Hawaii casual) so still wear shoes and clothing (not just your bathing suit!). I think I'll just let the photos speak for themselves. The best part might be the dessert. The coconut cream pie and the lemon cake - AMAZING. Do make sure you make reservations, but they have bar area that is first come first served as well. AND a back patio where you can hang out and play some games when it's not raining :) Definitely recommend and I would definitely return :) read more

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We didn't actually get to go here. We tried a couple times each time we called or went in. They said that they were booked out two weeks. Pro tip make a reservation before you leave for your vacation. read more

This place was a suggestion from the airbnb host and she definitely knew what she was talking about! There was a wait but I opted to sit at the bar. There is a bar indoors as well as outdoors with plenty of tables to hang out while waiting for your table. I think there was a community table too. Ordered the caesar salad with blackened chicken. This was one of the best salads I've ever had. The dressing was absolutely delish. I'm not good at describing but it definitely tasted a little different. The salad also had bits of bacon, onions (could've done without), parmesan cheese, and tomatoes. I also ordered a Flat Rock cider which was local to Flat Rock, NC. Really refreshing and packed a pineapple punch. read more

Blue Moon Beach Grill - Oyster rockefeller and scallops - Seafood Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

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