Outer Banks Boil Company

My husband and I traveled to Nags Head and I was craving crab legs. We decided on I Got Your Crabs…read moreand the food did not disappoint! The Food was well seasoned and the staff were friendly and welcoming!

This is one of our beach trip traditions, we always make time to eat here at least once! We've…read moretried several things over the years, and it's always been good. This visit we had the blue crab taco, scallop taco, steamed oysters, snow crab legs, and the crab bisque. The bisque was SO good! And if you order the sweet potato fries...GET THEM! They come with a brown sugar butter sauce that's absolutely delicious. Good food, fun atmosphere, and a great place to enjoy a meal with family. We'll definitely be back on our next beach trip!

The two booths in this cute little place, this is a great casual place with good fresh food

Fried Shrimp Sandwich

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Steamed Shrimp

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4.4(725 reviews)

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Locally owned & operated

31 years in business

It was a great day to sit outside and enjoy our food and the weather. The food was amazing.. I had…read morethe grilled salmon on a Caesar salad (phenomenal, I might add) also my partner had the fish and chips, (Fantastic, with the exception of the sweet potato fries (they were too crispy). Our server, Lucas, was totally attentive and very informative. Our experience was fantastic and we'd definitely recommend. The atmosphere was great and we're looking forward to coming back. Thanks for a wonderful experience... Highly recommended!

Fabulous waitress upstairs with an ocean view made the evening very enjoyable…read more They had beef tips and grits on the menu. Due to a shrimp allergy,I usually have to ignore any grit listing. Steamers creative chef made this mouth watering recipe perfectly! My husband loved his traditional lightly breaded and oiled shrimp basket. Steamers is a great choice with multiple bars to grab a drink. No reservations taken in the summer months so go early.

SoSho Crush

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Absolutely delicious and super friendly staff! We got burger and a few appetizers! The place is…read morevery nicely decorated

Love this place.. one of the best burger places in town there's only one other place that even…read morecomes close and though they're just as tasty, 2 Roads has much better prices. I got the hangover burger it was amazing and I definitely recommend the 2 Roads sauce for the burger and fries or onion rings it's some good stuff.. my wife ordered the Brie Me Burger which was also outstanding, perfect combo of Brie and balsamic glaze and their burgers are high quality as well! I went in on a VERY BUSY day and received top notch service right from the get go! The hostess was super polite and respectful despite being obviously extremely busy, we were asking about take out as we are local and sometimes just wanna eat at the house. She said no problem and took our order and said 10-15 minutes. No problem we took a seat at the bar and ordered a couple drinks, the bartender was doing an outstanding job, every single seat was full and he was the only bartender as they were understaffed yet he was doing a phenomenal job getting everyone served in a timely manner can't ask for more from your server.. food was out in just about 10 minutes and we were off.. got home and the order was perfect and delicious. We went out of the way to leave a nice tip because they most certainly deserved it, I felt like I couldn't have tipped enough that particular day as the entire staff up to and including the bar back were just making it happen!! Will definitely be back phenomenal place both service wise and value and taste..!

Bar seating

Poboy sando

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Mahi mahi dinner

Carawan Seafood

4.6(89 reviews)

3.2 mi

Our family has visited the OBX for over 20 years. Every year we buy steamed shrimp at Carawan's. We…read morehave always had our order steamed with Old Bay seasoning. We did our usual visit on Tuesday, August 4th and was very disappointed. To begin with the person behind the counter was unwelcoming and unfriendly. She gave the impression that she didn't want to be bothered. At check out we mentioned to the cashier the the person serving us had poor customer service. When we got home, to make matters the steamed shrimp was not like any other time. In order to eat the shrimp, which was so salty and spicy, we had to rinse it numerous times, and the salty taste still made it inedible. Next year we'll look for another seafood company.

You can buy pounds of steamed shrimp with old base seasoning to bring home and they are yummy!…read more Staff are friendly and easy-going and it's easy access coming into OBX

Charbroiled oysters

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Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar

4.1(741 reviews)

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F O O D The food was very filling and tasted amazing!…read moreDefinitely recommend swinging by here for a bite if you're in OBX. S E R V I C E Our waitress provided great recommendations and even told us about their local brews on tap. A T M O S P H E R E It definitely is a bar and grill atmosphere, so the hustle and bustle is real. Overall a decent place for just dropping in to get a quick bite!

Seated pretty quickly despite the crowd. Our waitress was friendly and on it. Vibe is laid back…read moreisland feel to it. Our food was delivered quick and hot. The group liked the appetizers and the entrées they selected from wings (decent) to gumbo. I went with enchiladas, not bad, a little dry. Overall the visit was pretty good !!!

Interior (love the Christmas decor)

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Outside front of restaurant

The Kill Devil Grill

4.7(1.6k reviews)

5.0 mi

Amazing staff and food is amazing all the time. Our favorite restaurant on the island…read more Steve and Faye

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.

Bar

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

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Grilled chicken

Hurricane Mo's

4.0(527 reviews)

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The happy hour is to die for. Were my eyes bigger than my stomach yes but I ate it all. I wish they…read moredidn't run out of wings but who's going to hate shrimp and tacos. I would definitely go back a great introduction to OBX. The staff was super nice and I still have my souvenir cup.

Stopped in for lunch and was greeted by an unfriendly, somewhat nasty attitude hostess. Service…read moredidn't get much better at the table. Our party of 6 split up to avoid having to wait 45 minutes for a single table to sit us all. We were a party of 4 and another table of 2. We had different waitress and the one table was almost finished their meal before the other table was served even though we sat down at the same time. I was informed the scallops were chewy due to being over cooked and the soft shell crab was fishy tasty like they were not fresh and they cut a small one into two not coming close to filling the taco shell. The peel your own shrimp were also over cooked making it difficult to get the shell off. I will however say the clam chowder was delicious, the she crab soup was a little too rich for me to finish my bowl but was very tasty. The blackened tuna bites were amazing. However despite my meal being good the over consensus was not good.

Nice vibe

Seared Shrimp Platter

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The Pony and The Boat

4.6(119 reviews)

0.1 mi

Amazing food! I had the beef ribs and ravioli and husband had the surf and turf. Both entrees were…read moreon point. The heirloom tomato soup with crap was fabulous and the cornbread tasted like your grandma made it. Service was very good. Attentive staff but not suffocating.

We were greeted promptly and had a very reasonable 30 minute wait, considering we didn't have a…read morereservation at the hight of tourist season and we didn't make reservations, I was thankful. Our server was efficient and food came out quickly. We ordered filets, they were cooked perfectly and topped with a sauce that was a little salty for my taste, next time I'll ask for it on the side. The main dining area is a little on the noisy side, but not unreasonable for a large open room. We had a good experience and will definitely be back.

Cute decor

Crab dip and pita chips

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Outside / Exterior pic of restaurant from other side of highway. Restaurant is on west (sound) side of Croatan Hwy.

Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

3.8(809 reviews)

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It's Summertime and the Beach is calling. When the time comes food follows right behind. Let's…read moreget to it...Fresh and Fresh---This place does it right from oysters to French fries. Most of all the generous portion sizes and great customer service measure out a place to be at the beach... We all had different seafood platters which had a varying food display with a health portion of fresh fried food. The Grouper, excellent texture and taste unmatched. The Fried clam strips were more than a mouthful, more than a handful...Let's Try a wheel barrel full. The bisque was creamy and smooth with chunks of seafood. It is crazy...How much can fit on 1 plate. Don't fall asleep on the couch after the beach...Get your shower, put your after sun lotion on and get to Arthur's. PS- the only less than measure was the tartar sauce- the consistency was too thin and needed more pickle. Oh and yes They Have BEER. Have a great memorial day.

Food was greasy and heavy- well, they specialize in heavily fried fish, seafood & fried sides…read more Fried fried fried. Ambience and decor were worthwhile, service was cheerful and prompt. It felt like a worthy tourist moment because it is so famous but the food didn't seem to sit well with me or my partner.

Interior

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Black Pelican

3.6(1.1k reviews)

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This was a great place for our big family. The Prime Rib was amazing, definitely worth going to.read more

The seafood risotto was amazing! Service was also very good…read more We' were able to get right in and the menu looked so yummy.

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Coconut Shrimp

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Gin Julep with Mint cocktail is awesome !

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Mark J.

2 years ago

We had a family reunion in Nags Head the first week of July 2024. We had 21 people in the main house and another 5 in a secondary house. Normally, we would all go out to a restaurant for dinner one night during our week, but since 100% of the family made it to the reunion trip this year, there were way too many. What to do? Our niece suggested the Outer Banks Boil Company which she has used in the past and highly recommended. They come to you with dinner - they cook it at the property, set up the eating area, serve the food in boil style fashion, and cleanup after the fact. What else could you ask for? We booked our reservation for the early meal. Beau showed up 15 minutes before his arrival time to scope out the place and recommend options for the best place to hold the feast. Normally, all food is cooked together but we had a situation where certain family members ordered additional seafood above the normal shrimp boil. To ensure the food was distributed properly, Beau went above and beyond and cooked two pots, back-to-back, utilizing the stock from the first pot to maximize flavor. What an experience! The food was magnificent and the service impeccable. Beau provided top tier service and represented his company well. Ironically, one of the favorite ingredients of the boil was the andouille sausage - was the first to be devoured. I would highly recommend, and we plan to do again. Albeit a little on the high end, it is worth every penny. Thank you Beau and the Outer Banks Boil Company for a memorable meal? read more

Kelly T.

1 year ago

We had the most incredible experience with Outer Banks Boil Company! We hosted a small catered event with close friends and family, and everything exceeded our expectations. Joe was our server and he was absolutely amazing -- friendly, professional, and made sure everything went smoothly from start to finish. The food? Out of this world. The shrimp were some of the best we've ever had -- fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. Everything was delicious and beautifully prepared. It was the perfect mix of laid-back and special, and it made for such a memorable evening. Highly recommend if you're looking for a unique and unforgettable Outer Banks dining experience. We'll definitely repeat it! read more

Kristin C.

5 years ago

We did a boil as part of the welcome party for our wedding and were so incredibly impressed! It was a great way to set the tone for the rest of the weekend. The food was DELICIOUS (especially the lobster tails), the presentation and service was interactive for all, and staff was friendly and professional. A much cheaper option than dining out for our 15 guests and certainly way more FUN! read more

Jennifer T.

2 years ago

We had 21 people from four different states converge on OBX for a week long family vacation. Outer Banks Boil Company came and provided a delicious meal for us. It was super fresh, so yummy and so convenient. Darryl was so wonderful and even packed up all of our leftovers! Would definitely recommend and will book again on our next trip to OBX. Thank you so much!! read more

John C.

11 months ago

Used the Outer Banks Boil Company for a rehearsal dinner for 50 people. They came to our event house and cooked the boil and served the food. The food was excellent. Doug's service was great, timely, and he made sure to clean up and package the leftovers. Would 100% recommend the service to friends. Will use the service again on family vacation trips to OBX. read more

Collin H.

4 years ago

This was our first time eating at Outer Banks Boil Co, and the experience exceeded all of our expectations. In addition to the meal being of the highest quality, the staff was super nice and made the event that much better. Would totally recommend the experience to anyone who enjoys seafood, and shoutout to Kirk for being an excellent boiler! read more

Krystyna P.

1 year ago

We did a boil for 25 and it was amazing! Doug was prompt, informative, timely and overall friendly. The food was excellent! I'm use to a Cajun crawfish/shrimp boil where the food is submerged in liquid but I thoroughly enjoyed the NC steamed boil. All the components of the boil were cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this company and Doug! read more

Erik M.

4 months ago

Chris was polite friendly and overall handled the whole event with great care. The food was incredible and the cleanup was such a nice extra. We absolutely will do an another Boil on a future trip and would be thrilled to get Chris again! Highly recommend. Such a fun family event. Best meal of the week. read more

Beverly N.

2 years ago

food was fabulous, service was excellent, enjoyed watching process of cooking and serving. highly recommend!!! company has 9 locations. NC, Va NJ. leftovers were stored. garbage was removed from property. just as promised. timing of delivery and cooking was also as promised read more

Victória M.

1 year ago

We had a fantastic and delicious boil, hosted by Doug for over 30 people! the food was fresh, fantastically cooked and delicious. Doug made us feel super welcome and hosted us very well. highly recommend it to anyone who'd like an authentic experience, with tasty food :-) read more

Joe F.

1 year ago

Doug was fantastic and fit right in with our crew! Not only did he provide an amazing and delicious spread that rivaled our own from home but his delivery and service was spot on and made the entire night fun! Thank You Doug and Thank You Outer Banks Boil Company! read more

Ashlie F.

5 months ago

What a fun experience. We ordered two meals to cook at home, the Classic and the Ben Franklin. Their beer and corn bread muffins are excellent. The staff was super friendly and walked me through whole process to our seafood boil. The food was very good and fresh. read more

Alec S.

1 year ago

Best dinner I've ever had! This was the best experience, service, and Opportunity to experience a coastal tradition! Beau made sure we had the best experience possible! He was incredibly professional and experienced. I'll definitely be coming back next time!!!! read more

Michelle P.

1 year ago

This was our first time traveling to the Outer Banks for a family vacation and an 80th birthday. Nick was fantastic and took care of everything for us. Definitely recommend doing a boil for any family trip. No cooking, no clean up, just eating delicious food! read more

M K.

1 year ago

Our first time in the OBX and the Outer Banks Boil Company was a highlight! Brayden was so engaging, knowledgeable and an excellent cook! The boil was delicious - get the andouille! We'll definitely do the boil again next time we're here! read more

Jesse L.

2 months ago

We use the boil for our party every year it never disappoints also plenty for everyone. would highly recommend just call ahead and they will take care of you. And if you need accessories they usually have them right there on the counter read more

Vivian S.

2 months ago

We enjoyed our Outer Banks Boil Company experience. Jesse was so helpful. It was a delicious meal and everyone enjoyed. We did a boil for 6 added Lobster tails. So good. Please do not hesitate to order this while you visit Emerald Isle. read more

Karen L.

1 year ago

Our beach vacation of 30 people ordered a seafood boil for dinner. It was exceptional. The food and service was wonderful. Darryl cooked, served and cleaned up. Everyone raved about the whole experience. We would definitely do it again read more

Jackie O.

1 year ago

Had such a great experience with OBX Boil Company! My friends and I were in town for a bachelorette & booked this for the night- a delicious & fun experience with very friendly staff. Highly recommend to make your vacation a good time! read more

Kirsten C.

1 year ago

Bo was on time with perfectly prepared seafood boil and also prepared food for shellfish allergy people. It all was seamless and delicious! For a family reunion of over 40 people. He cleaned up as well! Would recommend! read more

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