Usually sit at the bar the primary cook lady is amazing. She appears to be doing 75% of all work being done in restaurant. All the servers are nice friendly kids, but the one lady is amazing. Great diner food, quick, good and hot. read more

Grits Grill - Country ham. Nicely buttered rye and over easy eggs! - American Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

Very good food dessert fresh and hot service was excellent it was really really good I will definitely be back here for breakfast!! read more

Grits Grill - Gotta have that coffee. - American Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

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Food was delicious and big portions, best hashbrowns i've ever had!! The service was quick and everyone was super friendly. Loved the diner vibe. 10/10 experience! read more

Grits Grill - Show me your grits meal - American Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

Great food fast service. Definitely a locals spot. They had chicken fried steak on special which was awesome and sausage gravy that had a little kick to it accompanied it perfectly. Eggs were cooked over easy as ordered, but the house made biscuits by far were outstanding. Soft warm and huge well done!!! Hashbrowns had good seasoning and flavorful and also had to get a side of grits to see how true to their name they actually were. Nicely done left there stuffed . Get there early or you will be waiting for a while... read more

We decided to try this restaurant for breakfast. Our waitress, Julia, was very efficient but not very friendly at first. By the time we left, we managed to get a smile out of her. Our choices, French toast, waffle, creamed chipped beef, and regular eggs platter were delicious. The place reminded me of an old time diner. read more

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I unfortunately didn't take pics of my food, I thought I did. But the food was great! The service was fantastic. Appreciated the ambiance, think dinner/mom and pop. read more

We are locals. We eat here periodically for breakfast. Sad to say, it's a hit and a miss. Mostly miss. We ate there for breakfast Sunday. The biscuits crumbled in your hand trying to put butter on them. The eggs were okay but cold by the time they came out. The sausage patty was like leather. My granddaughter had biscuit with sausage gravy and the gravy was cold, literally again like it had been sitting. The three of us came away disappointed. The waitress never came back j for coffee or tea refills. read more

Went for breakfast and at 6:30 they were already 1/2 full. Good service and food. We had the French toast and bacon and sausage. French toast very good, bacon very good with burned sausage. My son had a breakfast burrito which was just ok. I would recommend going. Very friendly service. read more

Grits Grill - Menu - American Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

Excellent place for a quick breakfast with the family or just a couple. Service was great and it wasn't too loud. We got seated immediately and food came quick. read more

Grits Grill - Bacon & Cheese Omelette, Biscuits and Gravy, Chocolate Chip pancakes, French Toast - American Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

Clean establishment. It has that dinner vibe going on. Service is great. The food was adequate and filling. I'm sure we'll be back. read more

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I think this place was very cute. Small menu but reasonable prices. I got the shrimp and grits which was very good. I would say it was very small shrimp and a tad greasy but very delicious. read more

Grits Grill - Shrimp and grits - American Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

Solid greasy spoon at OBX. No nonsense. Get you in. Feed you good food. Get you out! Service was solid and the ambiance was ok. Nothing special... just solid. read more

Stopped in about 11 AM on a Monday. Seated right away and I knew what I wanted so made the server's job easy. But, be warned vegetarians! Do not order the hashbrowns or anything else cooked on the grill (ask); I could taste the bacon/ham residue and it almost made me gag. My fault really; I shoulda asked or just skipped them altogether. The portions are large enough that I had to plenty to eat without contaminated hashbrowns. Additionally, I got the grits and biscuit; both were good, as I expected. The biscuit in particular was outstanding, and huge! If you have a vegan diet, skip this place; vegetarians can squeak by. Classic greasy-spoon/diner vibe with some seats at a counter and tables ranging from a deuce to a four-top. The kind of place where you go to the register to pay your check, not wait for the server to do it for you. This is a breakfast-brunch only place; they close early afternoon. read more

Just a simple cheap breakfast spot! No wait to get in and sit down. Breakfast all day if you want. Everything is for sale, so whether its the signs or the toys (parents you have been warned) read more

Grits Grill - Sonic the dancing hedgehog - American Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

"Southern-style diner-like brunch food in Nags Head" In "the Food Lion strip mall" on Croatan Hwy, not far from the Fresh Market, sits this little spot, just open until 2pm. As you might guess from the name, they really specialize in breakfast-style foods, and specifically southern emphases on this. We came on a Monday at just after noon and were able to get a table quickly. It has a bright, clean diner-like feel, though definitely beach-themed paintings, and the staff are friendly. The menu matched what you'd expect from a diner in the south-- lots of egg and grits dishes, hash browns, biscuits, etc., as well as some sandwiches. I ordered the crab cake sandwich with hashbrowns, and a house salad. My daughter ordered corned beef hash, a biscuit, a bowl of grits with cheese, and a sweet tea. House salad came out super fast-- within just a couple of minutes. It was fine-- the lettuce was just OK (iceberg but not wilted) but there were bell pepper slices, cucumber, tomato, etc., to make it a little nicer. Our mains came out maybe 10 or so minutes later. The crab cake was a little smaller than I might have guessed, and in a perfectly shaped patty that looked like it may have been something bought as frozen from one of the grocery stores nearby. Still, it tasted pretty good, and came on a nice bun with lettuce, tomato, and a sauce kind-of like thousand island dressing. The hash browns were good-- fried well. They had an interesting smoky flavor-- maybe they were cooked along with some meat or meat grease. My daughter's food was all pretty good. Again, the corned beef hash looked like what one might get from a can, but it tasted good, and the biscuit and grits were very good. The tea was unexpectedly not as sweet as one would think, but maybe they're accommodating northerners. Price was fair for a tourist town. Note-- you take the bill up to the front to pay. Overall, it's decent diner food. If you're looking for upscale fancy food, this is not the place to go. But if you're looking for a decent diner with southern foods, this is a good option. read more

For the last 10 years, My family and I usually make Grits Grill a regular stop every time we are in the OBX. Never again. The last few years the service has gone WAY downhill. This time sealed the deal that we will take our money elsewhere. We entered and put in our name for a party of 8. There are many toys for purchase at the check out desk, so naturally the kiddos in our party immediately went there to look and ogle the toys (isn't that why they are out there?). The manager was visibly irritated that we were taking up space, and sharply told us we need to go outside and wait to be called. We wrangled the kiddos and sat outside on the benches. When seated, our server couldn't smile if her life depended on it. Well, at least for us. She was pleasant and jovial and accommodating to the tables around us. At our table she was short and stone faced and it was clear that for some reason, our party was an annoyance and an inconvenience to her. She was short with every response and very unpleasant. I would listen to her talk to other tables and it was a stark difference. We are a friendly, patient group with manners so I'm really not sure what was going on. She just slapped our checks down and didn't come back. Thanks for the long run, Grits Grill, but from now on we will take our hard earned money somewhere that treats their customers better. read more

So heads up -- you're going to experience a wait here. Especially in the morning on a weekend. But let me tell you, it is WORTH IT. I surprised my mom with a birthday breakfast here and she absolutely loved it. It's a cute, retro diner with all of your typical breakfast options and then some. They specialize in grits, so you'll find many variations throughout the menu. My mom chose Shrimp and Grits as her meal and it was DIVINE. She mentioned it was the best I think she had ever had! The grits here are TO DIE FOR. They're so good. I'm dairy free so had to opt for no cheese but they were still the best I'd ever had. Every one of us six enjoyed our meal and the service provided. You may have to turn a blind eye to a couple of cleanliness issues, but the pros certainly outweigh the cons here! If I find myself in the Outer Banks, I will definitely be returning for a visit to Grits Grill! read more

Grits Grill - American Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

Service was friendly and efficient. The food was diner quality and no wait. Atmosphere as expected for a locals favorite for breakfast.

I'm so glad we skipped the free hotel breakfast and went here. The food was amazing. The staff was all nice.

This was such a great find right near my condo. I had never been before but was looking for something relatively close. Great service! The food came out fast and was delicious. Decor is very 1950's diner style. I was able to visit a few times during my stay in the Outer Banks. This will definitely be a go-to spot from now on. read more

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Great as always! Food was wonderful!! Michael B. Did a great job and was. Dry attentive! Fun diner experience. read more

Grits Grill - Bacon, sausage & cheese omelette - American Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

I am a sucker for a chicken salad sandwich and theirs was PERFECT! Great place to have breakfast/lunch with the family. The whole party has to be present to be seated. read more

Fast seating two great omelets but fyi no potatoes without onions but you can get fries. Also went yesterday

Food is average diner fare. Server was kind and attentive. Ordered basic breakfast scrambled eggs, bacon (greasy and thin), biscuit dry, rye toast ok, grits average. read more

Great place to grab a quick breakfast in a diner atmosphere. Service was fast and accurate.

It was ah-ight. We got there early, so we're seated quickly. The service was prompt and polite. The food was okay. The pancake was very thin, but good. The seafood omelette smelled strongly of ham, so you knew what was cooked right before. Everything seems to be cooked on-a shared griddle, where the patrons in one part of the restaurant can observe. The hash brows were soft and forgettable. The ambiance is standard for a tourist area, and they helpfully sell stuffed gifts for kids as well as beach bags. Note, while my partner ate, I did not as I have a severe food allergy, which they couldn't accommodate. This is NOT a negative on them, but another posting said they had vegan food, which water is vegan, I guess. read more

Grits Grill - Dining area - American Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

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One of our fave spots for breakfast! There is usually a wait when we stop by but they move very quickly so it's not bad. I like to order the Two eggs plus or shrimp & grits. The two eggs plus includes two eggs, hashbrowns or grits with your choice of toast or biscuit with bacon or sausage. You get a lot of food for $8.99! Their shrimp and grits is topped with bacon, green onion, sausage peppered gravy, and sautéed shrimp. Also comes with toast or a biscuit. The food here is so good and comforting. It's a great local diner and we always plan to stop by at least once when we're visiting the area! read more

Grits Grill - Shrimp & grits - American Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

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Host would not seat us unless we are all standing in line waiting. Thanks for not accommodating families with small children. Taking my business elsewhere. read more

Great breakfast enjoyed in the diner atmosphere. Terrific shrimp and grits with huge biscuits as well as hotcakes and scrambled eggs. Attentive service and very fast cooking got us on our way with happy tastebuds read more

Inexpensive and great grits. We had the shrimp and grits and a Greek omelet. While not 5 star dining, the food and service was decent.

I don't like to complain but on 8/6/25 my group had a long curly black hair in not one but two of our plates. Felt sick so just payed and left. Will never be back. Good service though read more

Bottom Line: Super casual diner. For an early morning breakfast Grits Grill is my jam. Before a line forms and it gets loud inside I really enjoy the fast and friendly service of Grits Grill. They keep my coffee mug full and I like that I can get breakfast combos with both savory and sweet items like the "Kiss My Grits" platter - eggs, sausage, grits and pancakes. Prices are very reasonable too. Grits Grill is located in the Nags Head Mall on the north end of the shopping center. read more

Grits Grill - Kiss Our Grits - sausage, eggs, grits and pancakes. - American Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

Food was good about what you would expect for breakfast. Service was fast and staff was very friendly. The restaurant was clean and had a cute feel to it. Just passing through but I would definitely go back for breakfast again if I'm in the area again. No vegan options and limited vegetarian options read more

Grits Grill - Create you own omelette with hashbrowns - American Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

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Everyone working here seems happy and pleasant. Everyone is friendly, the food is amazing! Very clean. Highly suggest! read more

Grits Grill - Corned beef hash with eggs, hash browns and homemade biscuit. Delicious! - American Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

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This is pretty average breakfast spot. The service wasn't very friendly but the food came out very fast. I had the biscuit, eggs and bacon. The bacon was a bit tough but the rest was fine! Nothing to phone home about but pretty standard diner food. read more

Probably the best breakfast on the beach. Excellent service. Food comes fresh and tasty. Their country ham platter is very filling and wonderful. They have a breakfast counter if you dont mind sitting there. It is kind of entertaining watching how they prepare the food. Great staff too. read more

Hit Grits and Grill on our drive from Duck down to the Ferry to Ocracoke. Did not have to wait since it was off season. They have a sign on the door warning you to only send one person in for your party and the rest have to wait outside. This is due to the fact they don't have any room inside for people to wait. Popular with golfers in the morning. We enjoyed our breakfast, my wife said the grits we spot on. Their pancakes we ok. They do not put ketchup or syrup out on the tables, be sure to ask for it when you order as our server did not return with it until my breakfast was luke warm. If you are looking for a traditional style diner breakfast, this is it. read more

You come here for the waffle fries! It's so crunchy and addicting. I got the egg biscuit with bacon and cheese. The biscuit was not baked well and after first bite, the biscuit fell apart. Service was very good. Interior decor Very welcoming and pleasant. But try the waffle fries!!! read more

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On 5 15 25 my family and I ate at Grits Grill as we were spending the night in the outer banks. This was one of the nastiest places I have ever eaten. The floor was filthy, one bathroom was working it was filthy. Flies were flying around our food while we were trying to eat. I got a chefs salad I could not even eat the whole thing the ham was extremely fatty. My wife got shrimp and grits and hardly ate any of it. I would not recommend this place!! read more

I rarely get to sleep in, sooo, mission accomplished! Hubby and son raved about their meals! The kid in me, saw funnel cake fries on the menu and asked that they bring me an order. Funnel cake fries should be on every restaurant's menu!!! Beyond delicious! read more

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