This place is such a good find in OBX for so many reasons! The most important reason: the food is…read moregreat. We ordered the fried green tomato special of the day, which came with burrata and salad. It was incredible. My partner ordered the catch of the day, which was blackened swordfish with risotto. He loved it! I ordered the mahi mahi BLT. They were extremely generous with their portion size for the fish, bacon, and especially the fries. The ambiance is very nice! Inside had plenty of space for folks to be seated without being crowded, but it was never too loud. They have bar seating, tables, and outdoor dining. The art is locally sourced. I signed up for their waitlist to get a reservation, and it worked! I was able to snag one. Thankfully I did, since they were busy and had a wait for over an hour for walk ins. Highly recommend planning ahead! If you end up waiting, they have several places for you to wait including outside in the shade with some games and seating area.

The place looks really nice on the inside. We got the wings…read moreto start. Although I thought the wings were cooked well I did not like the sauce/seasoning they have. It has a gritty paste texture to me, which I really didn't care for. My Bf got the tuna noodle and said it was really good. I got the cheesesteak which was pretty big! But unfortunately lacking in the flavor department. Totally not the worst cheesesteak; but nothing to rave about either. But kinda my bad anyways, looking online I thought I was going to enjoy the menu more but I think it's alittle too 'upscale' or unique for my taste. However our waiter was great.

I had combo basket of flounder & shrimp with slaw, hushpuppies, & mac & cheese. It was delicious, &…read morethe young man that waited on us was very good. I'll definitely go back there!!!

The perfect first night in the Outer Banks! Great food, great vibes, and the sunset was absolutely…read moreperfect. We started with the Brussels sprouts and pork belly special, and they were insanely good: crispy, savory, and easily one of the highlights of the meal. The Old Bay shrimp were delicious and felt like a friendly little reminder of home in the DMV. But the real star was the flounder with lump crab. I truly cannot say enough about it. The flounder was perfectly cooked, the lump crab was incredible, and the whole plate just worked. Wow, wow, WOW. Amazing way to kick off our Outer Banks trip. Between the food and that sunset, Miller's absolutely delivered!

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!

When we come to the Outer Banks we do look for grilled or lightly blackened seafood...but a couple…read moreof days ago I was looking for good ole-fashioned clam strip basket. Hard to find in Richmond so if I have a chance to get them, I jump at the chance. The special of the day was a flounder basket. I was able to substitute clam strips for other items, and the basket included a nicely sized piece of flounder (fish of the day), heaping helping of clam strips, fries, hush puppies, and slaw. "Beer of the Day" was $2.00! Wife got the cheesesteak sub with fries. All food--as they tell you when you walk in is fried--is fried. Totally OK with that and it was very, very tasty. Friendly staff, items mostly homemade, clean restaurant, a clear view of an honest-to-goodness working dock. Exactly what we were looking for for our last night in Manteo area. If you have not been to the Marina and Grill...please get there for a fun, tasty, almost entirely homemade meal at very reasonable prices, rubbing elbows with locals and people coming off of the fishing day, just adds to the charm to this slightly off the beaten path gem.

I had been craving shrimp since I moved to OBX back in April. We were on our way home from…read morealligator refuge and decided to take a trip into wanchese to eat. Found this spot in Yelp and said why not. I ordered the fried shrimp basket, hubby ordered the fried grouper and we loved our selections. My husband isn't a fan of shrimp but he tried it and loved it. The girls that working were super friendly. We got there just in time for lunch rush. Loved looking out to the harbor. We will be back and I'll give a follow up review.

BLUF: The best seafood in the Outer Banks…read more I love O'Neal's Sea Harvest. Year round I crave O'Neal's and proudly sport my O'Neal's gear. When I am vacationing in the Outer Banks, I eat at O'Neal's several days a week. My favorite is the tilefish basket, when they have it, with fried okra. A second favorite is the fried shrimp basket. On my recent vacation I was glad to try a mix of tilefish, shrimp, sheepshead and soft shell crabs. All of it was so incredibly delicious! I go to O'Neals for a prepared lunch but they also have a great looking seafood counter for those who plan to cook it themselves at home.

We visited O'Neal about six year ago and liked it. Then we started going to Wanchese Marina and…read moretook guests there because we liked the food and the atmosphere. On this occasion, we walked around the Christmas Market at the Wanchese Community Center and had our lunch at O'Neal to end a six-year hiatus. We again had good seafood. Ms T had good, fresh and flavorful fried shrimp I had the catch of the day; Red Drum. We accepted the included coleslaw, and we both added fries. This was a good lunch. The seafood remained as good as before and the slaw is some of the better such around. They know how to give it a good sweet-sour balance. It was also fresh, not old and soggy as happens too many times. We also shared a cup of their crab soup that was not something we would ever order again. It is pasty, over-thickened with flour and almost totally unseasoned. We would prefer a creamy soup, that is thickened with cream. We added some salt, and it helped, but it was still wallpaper paste. There is really no saving this, they need to start over and lose the flour. We also felt the food was a little over-priced for what we got. I realize the days of getting a fresh seafood basket for $6 are far behind us, but over $50 for two baskets and one cup of soup is a little steep, especially when we both drank water. Ms T said she would prefer to return to Wanchese. The food is good here, but you have been warned about the crab soup and the prices.

Capt. Malc's sells fresh North Carolina caught crab, shrimp, scallops, flounder, tuna, etc. for…read moremuch, much less than any other seafood retailer in the Outer Banks (except for maybe nearby O'Neal's --- it's worth visiting both). This year we got our crabs from Capt. Malc's (put your Dirty Dick's jokes away, thank you very much). Our order of a half bushel (about four dozen --- enough to feed 4-6 people) of number one Jimmy blue crabs were steamed fresh and perfect, timed to the very minute of our scheduled pick up --- a luxury indeed! Due to an unusually small gathering of relatives and friends, this was the first year we did not procure a bushel live blue crab and steam them ourselves in our rented beach cottage, a dinner-act that has become something of a tradition for my family. Putting the task into the hands of another had us both thrilled with the possibility of convenience as well as wary of the probability of disappointment. To put it in the plainest terms possible, Capt. Malc's donf*ckaround when it comes to doing blue crab so right that qualifies as magic to believe in. Eating on them steamin' hot 'n' seasoned crabs in the comfort of our beach house for a grand total of $50 while knowing that patrons of Captain George's restaurant across the street were likely paying as much PER PERSON for far inferior seafood almost gave the four of us something to talk about at the dinner table. Of course, we never said a word lest someone get more crab to eat than anyone else.

O'Neals prices were consistently cheaper, but Malc's had some items available that O'Neals did not,…read moreso I did some shopping here as well.

Allison E was friendly, efficient, and helpful. The staff overall was very nice and turned tables…read morequickly. Food was timely and tasty, and the environment was lively.

Excellent meal with an excellent view…read more We made reservations on Thursday, for Friday at 6:30, a party for 5. If you want to get in during high traffic times, definitely call 24-hours ahead. We were seated within 15-minutes of our arrival, in the dining room with a lovely view of the harbor. We noticed most tables had a nice view due to the very open floor plan concept. Our server was lovely: attentive, helpful and pleasant. She patiently answered questions and returned often to check on us, making sure our water glasses were full. It's the little touch's that make a wonderful dining experience. We began our meal sharing the calamari. Really well prepared and quite flavorful. So enjoyed the little peppers and aioli drizzle. Very flavorful. Everyone in our party of 5 was quite pleased with their meals. Our 10-year old granddaughter loved the fries and chose an appetizer chicken wings for her entree. The portion was quite large and tasty. Beware, the dipping sauce ranch has a kick, which she didn't prefer but we enjoyed. My husband and I shared the grand slam seafood trio. Each seafood item was perfectly prepared. With fries and coleslaw, it was more than we could finish. He added a side salad which was very fresh and I had creamy clam chowder (good but not as hot as ai prefer.) Our daughter and friend raved about their fried fish and pork chop diners. 4/5 of us took home leftovers. The view.... So relaxing and peaceful. Our bill came to $188 (without any drinks.). The tab was worth it for a complete fine dining experience (with no need to dress to the nines; it's the beach after all).

Totally surprised by this place - for a restaurant on the water, it's reasonably priced with super…read moregood food. The chicken tenders were some of the best I've ever had - very well seasoned. The fries were yummy. The staff was great, relaxed, and accommodating. The place is super casual with great views of the beach and water.

Fish Heads is a true oceanfront dining experience since you're actually dining out on the pier. The…read morewait can be long, especially with larger groups. I've been here with a party of 12 before, and we definitely waited a while, but I was impressed that they were able to accommodate a group that size. This time, I was with a party of two and we were seated pretty quickly. My one complaint about the wait system is that they announce when your table is ready, but if you're out of earshot, you'll miss it. It would be nice if they used a text, call, or buzzer system so you could walk down to the beach while you wait. Part of the pier seating is covered, but the farther you go out, the more exposed you are. We were seated near the end, so it was hot in the direct sun and very windy. But that comes with the territory, and the views make it worth it. There are also plenty of birds hoping you'll share your fries with them, which is both expected and pretty funny. We each ordered a Pain Killer. It was good at first, but it quickly became watered down, and I didn't think it was worth $10. We also got the nachos, but the price adds up quickly once you start adding toppings. Most of the menu is very à la carte. The prices seem reasonable at first, but sides and toppings can add up fast. The burgers don't come with fries, for example. We both got the West Coast Burger. It was good, but nothing particularly memorable. Service was attentive and generally friendly. Overall, Fish Heads is one of the better dining options in the area. The pier setting and views really make the experience unique. I enjoy coming here and will likely be back.

* SO good, we came back a 2nd day! Quick lunch on a rainy…read moreday. We still sat outside, protected by the rain. I the She-Crab Soup (think New England clam chowder, but with crab not clams). Hearty, creamy, warm and tasty. I also had the Combo Po'boy sub (clams and shrimp, lightly deep fried). Excellent. Da Missus had grilled shrimp skewers. Fantastic. Served fresh and fast. Lovely view of the stormy Sound (inner ocean).

I'm not sure if they were having an off day or if it was just lunch and something was missing. We…read morewere just trying to enjoy some shrimp on our vacation. The server seemed new and she tried her best. I did find eight shells in my cornbread, and I tried to chew through it, but it just wasn't happening for me. The salads were fresh and I appreciate that though.

Been a customer for years. Great food and usually great service. But this year it's quite a bit…read moredifferent. People acting like you're just another number. Wait inside for 5 minutes and no one help you, someone else walks in behind you and they jump in line and get helped right away. Not a fan of this new management or new crew. Whatever it may be. Becoming like a chain, just another number. And out of tuna, of all things. And we were early, around 4 pm.

We stopped by and got a pound of steamed pealed shrimp for about 17 bucks. We bought some roasted…read morecorn as well and a bowl of banana pudding for dessert. It was all great. We ate it on a picnic table outside of the place. Alex was there roasting corn and was quite friendly and talkative. Nice guy! The next day we came back and loaded up on things like frozen Grouper, frozen Ahi Tuna, etc. Also picked up some crab cakes and banana pudding that we cooked at our RV for dinner. Great place. Try it.