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    McGrath’s Burger Shack

    3.6 (41 reviews)
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    Frank was our server and she did an outstanding job. such a friendly and professional person! The burgers were amazing, made with grass-fed beef patties and served with homemade French fries. Totally worth the visit! A hidden gem in the city that doesn't get too crowded on summer weekends

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    Jon T.

    McGrath's moved into the location formerly occupied by Darrel's 2 a couple of years ago. We kind of limit our burger consumption to Art's Place in Kitty Hawk when we are here, but decided to try McGrath's since we were down in Nags Head. We had a couple of very good burgers. Ms T had the Irish Whisky Burger (no onion, of course) and I had the Jalapeno Heat Burger. She does not like rare or even pinkness in her beef, and the cook got it right without drying it out. Mine ordered medium, was perfect. It was super juicy and tender. They do not use compressed hockey puck patties here. I loved that they grilled fresh jalapenos for these, along with the onions. Our only wish was for some salt and pepper on the beef. The burgers are on a par with Art's but are a totally different treatment in terms of toppings. At Art's you get more North Carolina styles like Pimento Cheese or Chili. At McGraths it is a different palette, so pick your place. McGrath's may be easier to find a table. You will get a great burger at either place. We wanted to substitute slaw for the fries, but learned it has onion. We are eating raw-onion-free so stuck with the steak fries. They were also good; in fact they were better than we have been getting recently. I am always a little leery of steak fries, since they are larger and often don't get cooked right and can be grainy. These were creamy smooth and very good. I have read reviews about poor or rude service at McGraths. That was certainly not our experience. Our server could not have been nicer or more attentive. This was a very enjoyable meal. We don't eat a lot of these half-pound burgers (in fact, we each brought half home) but when we do, I can see splitting the enjoyment between Art's and McGrath's. McGrath's is apparently a sister of another location in Chesapeake.

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    Heather H.

    We have been here twice and both times our food was fantastic. This time we tried the Reuben peirogies that were AMAZING!! If you like corned beef and sauerkraut, you've got to try these!! My husband had a Buffalo Irishman chicken sando with garlic Parmesan fried and I had the Irish burger. Fries are super tasty and the fry dip is delicious. The owner was our server and he was very friendly and really seemed like he enjoyed that we liked the food. We will be back the next time we want a good burger!

    This place is great. Fresh Grass fed local beef and only $3 for a beer. I had the Irish Whiskey Burger and it was amazing. The Jameson BBQ Sauce and hand cut steak fries, the dipping sauce for the fries was also fantastic. I will be there all the time I'm glad I found this place

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    Fun spot! Burgers are great! Trivia night is lots of fun. The menu has many great choices & the staff is so friendly!!!

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    Best burgers on the beach! I love this place. The service is wonderful and food is spot on.

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    Everything was amazing. Burgers and Grouper BLT were tasty. We really liked the fry sauce. Definitely would go back again.

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    Delicious All American Burger, great fries with beer cheese on the side. Great service. We really enjoyed it.

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    Mama Kwan's has only improved in recent years. Their fries remain some of the best in the area, and…read morethe quality of their Tuna steaks and Tuna tacos is excellent. Flavorful, intentional food and friendly waitstaff are a huge plus. The dining room is a little small, but it is clean and organized even during a lunch rush.

    It had been a while since we visited Mama Kwan's. I remembered some good Rockfish tacos and wanted…read moreto have another such lunch. I guess the Rockfish tacos were a daily special, so I ordered the "World Famous" Mahi tacos while Ms T ordered a crabcake sandwich. I think we were both a little disappointed. Her sandwich was definitely for bun lovers. She tore off enough bread for another sandwich and still had plenty. Restaurants are often guilty of conflating a huge bun with good sandwich. She was not particularly impressed with the crab cake, saying it was overloaded with thyme. I ordered my Mahi "blackened" and it really was not. The seasonings were good although also heavy with thyme. The flour tortillas were of poor quality, very thin and leathery and not provided hot. Hence the tacos were room temperature when eaten. I liked the finely shredded cheese that was not served refrigerator cold. The white sauce they serve is just wrong for these tacos. It is too sweet, too tart, making it harsh. Instead, I used the sauce that came with her crab cake and that was much better. Finally the mahi was very dry. I guess that is kind of the way that mahi is, but this really needed plenty of sauce. Kudos to them for serving good jasmine rice. This was not as good as we remembered. It is OK, not great and could be improved with just a few changes. We should have tried the burgers.

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    4.3(480 reviews)
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    Staff, 11/10. Friendliest most attentive people I've ever met. Shout out Brady, Jordan and Larry…read more Thank you for being so lovely. PATRONS (9-10pm) 2/10. The absolute rudest, entitled, oblivious and demanding people I've ever seen. (Aka the just turned 21 crowd). For people looking for a more "already know bar rules" definitely go around 11:30. Still 5/5 stars. Can't beat how amazing the staff was. Updated menu w/prices in pictures.

    Lots of curiosity regarding their Wagyu burgers, well we took care of that today!…read more Located around MP 8 just off the beach road with plenty of on site parking. It's off season so getting table at lunch was easy. Staff seated us and took our order quickly. They were super friendly and gave us the "pointers" on food( no lettuce or tomatoe here). Draft beer and cocktails available. Food was super delicious and not overly gigantic. Our burgers were grilled perfectly with just a minimum amount of condiments(.50) for shrooms, grilled onions and mayo(yup, mayo costs money). The tots are a seasonal thing so I got that. Delicious as tots are usually a staple in my diet. Sodas are free refills and our server even gave me a to-go cup. I live a refreshing fountain soda. The indoor dining area has lots of beach themed decor. There is a full bar at the front. I think on the weekends and summer season they also have outdoor music.

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    A visit to Captain Andy's on the Nags Head Pier is a pleasure. The location provides great ocean…read moreviews while dining. The service is excellent, and the food is fresh and hot, making for an enjoyable experience. Captain Andy's is highly recommended for fresh seafood and an amazing view. A visit to Captain Andy's on the Nags Head Pier is a pleasure. The location provides great ocean views while dining. The service is excellent, and the food is fresh and hot, making for an enjoyable experience. Captain Andy's is highly recommended for fresh seafood and an amazing view.

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