Excellent food, exemplary service in a fun and up beat atmosphere. A must for us on every trip to the Outer Banks!

Totally enjoyed our time at the KDG. Staff was very attentive. We sat at the bar and drinks were on point. Servers seemed to have a good rapport and took excellent care of everyone. Food was decent. Will def return. read more

This is a great local spot to eat! It's a small but very cool atmosphere inside, The food was delicious and service was also good. I would go back here in the future. read more

We saw great reviews on Kill Devil Grill so we ordered a late night meal of Seazers salad with grilled chicken and Chicken wings with the house special sauce. The salad and the chicken were fresh and the chicken was hot but the sauce seemed to be a toss up between a blackened seasoning and a jerk sauce (not really a fan of the sauce). I would order the salad again but not the wings! read more

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We had great seafood, good service and a swell time. The parking lot is horrible. We had rock fish, tuna, oysters and shrimp. We had a great waitress who was super busy but was hard working. I couldn't see the place because it was a big favorite with locals midweek. read more

This restaurant never fails me! I had the Spinach Dip for an appetizer. It's probably the best Spinach and Artichoke dip I've ever had, and the chips that came with it were unique and delicious! For my entree I had the Southern Fried Chicken Salad. Their fried chicken is to die for and the dressing that came on the salad went very well with the chicken. I had the Strawberry Shortcake for dessert and it did not disappoint, I finished it in about 90 seconds! I definitely recommend stopping by Kill Devil Grill for lunch or dinner, their specials are great too! read more

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Arrived around 5pm for dinner. They put our names on list. Said about an hour. We walked up to Swells'a brewery had a drink. Walked back down and our table was ready. We had pork roast and I had chicken piccata. Both dishes were excellent. Also had hush puppies. Wait staff was friendly and attentive. We will go back again read more

This place is off the hook amazing! Get there early, there will be a wait, even at lunch. Servers work as a team to make your experience the best. Everything on the special board & menu were wonderful. Even the made for them deserts, we tried several. I had the fish special, the chili was great, the BBQ pork...all good. Could have eaten here everyday! read more

Came here with five friends while we were in town. There was a decent wait because the place isn't huge, but it's cool that you can grab a drink at the bar and take it outside while you wait. I tried the black and blue lemonade (omg so good), the kdg salad, and a swordfish special - everything was excellent and came out pretty quick given how packed the place was! My friend and I both ordered the kdg salad, and our server suggested we share since the portion was pretty big. I really appreciated this as it would have been way too much wasted food otherwise as we couldn't have each eaten one on our own. All in all this was voted fave restaurant in the area by our whole group! read more

The food was amazing! But I was even more impressed with the service. Attitude reflects leadership. The leadership here is incredible because the attitude of every server is outstanding. This is the place to eat in Kill Devil Hills - even if you have to wait a bit. Don't miss this gem. read more

Went here on a last minute whim and waited 45 minutes to be seated. Wait was absolutely worth it!!!! This place is awesome! Excellent customer service, friendly staff, amazing food, and great atmosphere. Can't believe I've been coming down here my whole life and haven't been here before. Will definitely be making this a regular stop. My dad and I both had the Ribeye and it was perfectly cooked. My mom had the grilled chicken with white buster pasta and she said it was the best meal she's had down here so far. Strawberry shortcake and chocolate pecan pie were both delicious. Do yourself a favor and try the KDG! read more

I'm a tourist (hate to admit it). We've been eating at all the places that seemed polished and shiney. It took this random stop on the way back from the Avalon Fishing Pier to finally find a restaurant that made a really great meal with amazing service. There is a retro-dinner vibe with energy (music and a little crowd noise without being loud). The food was AMAZING. We started with the cheesesteak eggs rolls. Crispy wrapper with delicious steak flavor. Marinara sauce doesn't seem like it should work with cheesesteak, but it so does. Ruth Chris' should ask them how they get that full flavor from beef. The fried shrimp were perfection. Large shrimp with home breading that were cooked exactly on the mark. Was this from a high end pretentious seafood restaurant - nope, its still a diner. Every server is looking at every table to make sure the service is addressing any needs and the food came out quickly. A real winner! read more

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The crab cakes here are really good, but the best thing is and always will be the key lime pie. It is large and very filling so I recommend sharing. It is so good that my dad will not eat any other key lime pie because he knows he will be disappointed. He has even eaten key lime pie in the Florida keys and still thinks the one here is better. Don't skip the pie or be tempted by the other delicious desserts, you will regret it read more

The Kill Devil Grill - Key Lime Pie - American Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

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This was a great little place for lunch. The specials were awesome, drinks were good, and service was friendly and fast. Would highly recommend read more

An outer banks staple, so be ready to wait for a table. Consistently good in service and food. Dining room is a little larger than what you first expect, and can be a bit loud when at capacity. Save room for the Key lime pie- possibly one of the best I've had. read more

Wow wow wow!! I must begin my review of this magnificent gem with a personal anecdote. I grew up in the West Mifflin area of Pittsburgh, and there used to be an ice cream and burger place called Smitty's. It was an odd kind of place, where men would sit and drink beer and smoke all day, so it had a strange dive bar kind of feel for an ice cream parlor, and always smelled like tobacco. I LOVED going here as a kid, because of the rainbow Jimmies they had for their ice cream, and because their burgers were amazing. Perfectly grilled, cheese melting into the top. Sadly, Smitty's eventually closed down and was replaced by a drug store. You know how people joke about spending their whole life chasing the high of fill-in-the-blank from their childhood? I have spent my adult life looking for a burger like Smitty's, but never found one. Eventually I chalked it up to the limitations of my childhood palate - that the burgers tasted better in my memory than they really were. That what I loved about that taste was the nostalgia and childhood memories that I associated with it. Until today!!! I ordered The Royale With Cheese and when I tasted that first bite, I was immediately transported back to third grade, biting into a piping hot cheeseburger from Smitty's. I had finally found a burger just as amazing! Onto my review!! Firstly, you wouldn't know this place was here unless you were directed to it; it's not conspicuous and it's not on the main road. It was recommended to me by a colleague who is a native of the coast. It looks like a regular old diner inside. But don't let its lack of grandeur fool you - this place is an absolute GEM! Despite the fact that many establishments in the OBX unfortunately take advantage of unsuspecting tourists and their convenient location to serve only mediocrity, that is not the case here. My burger was grilled to perfection, the bun perfectly toasted, delicious and fresh shredded lettuce and sliced tomatoes. The cheese was melting into each juicy crevice of burger. The fries, too, were spot-on: crispy but not burned, no whiff of having been previously frozen, salty and delicious. I may have a salty palate, it's true, but really, I'll never understand why some restaurants skimp on the salt with their French fries. We're already eating deep fried potatoes! We've already made bad choices! Why be shy now? Pour on the salt! The hostess and waitress were also adorably sweet and polite. The waitress even felt that we weren't given enough fries and got us another plateful!! I am so absolutely overjoyed to have found this place, and cannot wait to return. Thank you, Kill Devil Grill, for bringing back amazing memories, and helping me make new ones. read more

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Excellent quality food prepared well. Friendly and helpful staff. Ambiance - on the loud side of the scale. Good value.

Just had lunch here today. Wings were great and love the Blackberry & lemonade mixed drink. The rest of the food was just ok. Did not like the surcharge added to the bill to use a credit card. Not necessary if the business is operated properly. A big turn off !! read more

We were served by both of the bartenders on 09/16/23 at one of the two tables in the bar area. All the food was on point and with flavor you wish you could savor even after it was long gone! Needless to say another great experience here! If you're new to town or just visiting then this place is a must! Friendly folks, good service, great food! Just make sure to beat the crowd!! read more

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Kill Devil Grill is my benchmark for seafood, $25 plates, and daily specials. Today, I drove 3 hours to the outer banks for the beach, but also because I have not been to Kill Devil Grill since before the pandemic. Their blackened Halibut on mash and ginger carrot sauce did not disappoint. Walking in did I know what I needed was this precise combination of flavors? Of course not. But this special completely justified my confidence. Last time I spent a week on the Outer Bank I ate here three times (daily specials each time). I want to find other great food on the Outer Bank, but I will always have a hard time eating anywhere else at this point! Seriously great food, especially in comparison to what else I've had out here before! read more

The Kill Devil Grill - Halibut special on mash with carrot ginger sauce. - American Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

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It's tough to find an open restaurant in the OBX during the off-season, but the Kill Devil Grill did not disappoint. We sat in the bar area, and Dan took great care of us. He knew all the specials and drafts from memory, and his recommendations were spot on. We tried the fried shrimp, and a mushroom encrusted halibut over mashed potatoes and a sweet and spicy sauce. The fried shrimp was probably the best and largest fried shrimp we've had, and the halibut special was amazing. I would highly recommend this restaurant, and if you sit in the bar area, ask for a recommendation from Dan - he won't steer you wrong read more

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We arrived around noon on a rainy and cold day without a reservation and were greeted warmly and promptly seated! The service was excellent and the Seazar salad was delicious! The atmosphere was happy and fun and made me wish I could drop in to this great restaurant regularly!! read more

Great service, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Tasty and spicy Bloody Mary! Perfect for the two of us! read more

The food here is great and the staff is super friendly! The burger was seasoned nicely and juicy, the soft shell crab sandwich was fresh and delicious! We also got the Philly cheesesteak egg rolls as an appetizer and they were nice and cheesy! Even with so many people popping in and out we did not have to wait long for a table or for our food to come out. Definitely would come back to visit for a quick bite by the beach! read more

Went in expecting standard diner fare. Came out with my mind absolutely blown. The swordfish sandwich and catch of the day - Tuna - were fantastic and so reasonably priced it feels like theft. We will definitely stop by whenever we're in town. read more

This place is great. Visited during the week on a Wednesday. Service was great! The wait staff really worked together as a team to get things done. That's so awesome. The waitress was so confident with explaining the specials and the menu. The front Of the business is a little deceiving because it looks like only a small place but there is another area that's attached with more seating. Everyone I was with enjoyed their food- fish sandwiches, meatloaf special, pizza appetizer, and the dessert is delicious! I had key lime and it was so good. read more

It's below average. I don't think it's anything special, hole in the wall, burger was about as good as a sonic one so nothing special, and the service is whatever. I would have never gotten spoken to if I didn't interject, it's like the greeter was ignoring me. read more

Everything was perfect and food was fresh. Our waitress was personable and timely. I have zero complaints and can't wait to go back. Highly recommend the grits, perfectly creamy. read more

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Great food and fun atmosphere. They usually draw a large crowd so get their as early as you can. Wait time to get in.

Our first attempt at lunch here was a fail. We walked in around 1 pm and were told it would be an hour wait...yikes! We left but definitely wanted to come back and see what all the hype was about. We came back for brunch/lunch the next day at opening, 11:30 am. So glad we came at opening time because there were actually people lined up waiting for the doors to open. We had no problem walking in and getting a seat right away. Within 15 minutes every table was taken. It is super small inside and mostly booths for 4-5 people. When we left about an hour later there were people waiting outside for tables. The inside is super cute and looks like an old school diner. Everyone working there was very friendly. Our waitress was excellent. On to the food. I ordered the fried chicken salad, in a half-assed attempt to eat healthier. It was amazing! The buttermilk dressing it came with sounded kind of gross but was perfect! My husband had the tuna special. It was fresh and delicious. My daughter was feeling hungry and ordered the half rack of ribs....also amazing. Since my little guy had the kids meal his came with ice cream, so we all decided to join him for dessert. We shared the strawberry shortcake and it was unbelievable! The cake was moist and the strawberries delicious. Definitely go if you're in the area just try to plan your visit around peak times. I don't like to wait an hour when I'm hungry but I have no problem eating weird times. This is yet another amazing little gem on the Outer Banks! read more

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Yelp rules. We selected this place based on yelpers and ya'll did not disappoint. The restaurant was packed and loud as hell but the food was on point. Small regular menu but lots of specials on fish of the day. Bussers and wait staff seem to run a circuit so you are never without refills, napkins or plates picked up...and the food??? WOW!!! read more

The absolute best meal we have had.Blackberry lemonade, steak and cheese egg rolls, shrimp and pasta, shrimp and grits and an apple crumble for dinner. Wait staff recommendations were spot on. I can say that was the best shrimp and grits I have ever had. Hands down. Go check them out! read more

My boyfriend and I came here last night and had the best experience with our server Beckett. This restaurant is popular so we had about an hour wait when we placed a table at 5:30. (Definitely worth the wait in my opinion) Once we sat down we ordered the Philly cheesesteak egg rolls that are served with a marinara dipping sauce (10/10). My boyfriend ordered the chicken piccata and I ordered a green chili burger which was topped with corn slaw and fried onions, and served with a salad both entrees were specials for the night and under $16! Since we loved all the food we decided to order dessert too. All desserts here are homemade and we tried the key lime pie that Beckett recommend and we LOVED it. The restaurant itself is really cute, definitely a great place for families with a well-rounded playlist. All the staff were friendly and quick in their service. read more

We came back and again this restaurant did not disappoint. "Wahoo Special" & "Salmon Spinach Salad" were our selections as we sat at the counter and watched all the activity that flowed ever so smoothly on the other side of the counter. Dan and the team were spot on, never missed a beat. This restaurant is on our radar and will always make a point to visit and enjoy some of the best tasting fish on OBX. read more

Wow! Special of the day was awesome! Tuesday July 20, 2021 Fresh catch $14.95 Grilled Tuna with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes and a marinated cremini mushroom salad. read more

The Kill Devil Grill - Grilled Tuna with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes and a marinated cremini mushroom salad. - American Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

They say don't judge a book by its cover, and the sane is true of restaurants, apparently. From the outside it looks like just another greasy spoon and it's pretty humble inside as well. But the menu is anything but ordinary. My husband had the grilled salmon salad, I had the sweet tea braised pork loin with creamed corn, mashed potatoes and fried vegetables. Our server was quick, friendly and knowledgeable. Be prepared to wait a bit during peak dining hours, but they do their best to seat you as quickly as they can. Also -- don't miss dessert. Tonight's menu was key lime pie, chocolate chip pecan pie, and strawberry shortcake. All scratch made. The strawberry shortcake was delicious. read more

The Kill Devil Grill - Strawberry Shortcake -- homemade cake spongy and delicious - American Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

What a find! Had to wait for a few minutes but I can see why. The food and service were excellent! Thanks Adele for a wonderful experience read more

The Kill Devil Grill - 2 of todays specials. Mahi sandwich and tuna melt with side salads. Yumm-o!!! - American Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

The food was great and the staff is super friendly! One of our new favorite spots in obx!

Best food ever! The service was phenomenal too! Ambiance was great! My favorite place in the OBX to eat!

There might be a wait. Worth it. Go early for the fresh catch special. Good drink specials