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    Tortuga's Lie

    4.1 (1.1k reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Caribbean
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    TORTUGA'S LIE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Cheeseburger with cheddar and salt & pepper fries
    Alexis N.

    My friend and I decided to take a day trip to Nags Head. I reviewed the menu before going and I'm happy I chose this place for us to enjoy a late lunch. We walked in and were seated right away. Their dining area is small in the front but they also have a patio. Service is a little slow to come greeted us but it looked like they only had 1 waitress, Megan. She was very nice. She went over the specials which had us intrigued. I ordered the southwest salmon salad, my friend had the chili wings and a cheeseburger. The food was delicious!! That salad was soooooo good! They need to put that on their regular menu. My friend enjoyed the wings and the cheeseburger. Definitely check this place out!!

    Teriyaki burger- so good!
    Mel L.

    Came here for lunch the other day. Originally intended to come for dinner but glad we didn't. We waited about 15-20 minutes to be seated when I saw multiple tables open. No biggie just irritating. Can't imagine how that would have been at dinner time. The place is a bit divey inside but we appreciated the unique decor and fish tanks. Ordered drinks-one drink we got was extremely strong and the other tasted like it had no alcohol. The food was the redeeming factor; it was worth the wait and super good. Everyone was happy with it. I had a teriyaki burger and it was fantastic. My husband had a chicken sandwich and said it was really good! Overall, not sure about this one. Would probably go back because that burger really hit the spot!

    Tuna burrito with black beans and rice.

    I had the black bean and tuna burrito with rice and Hatteras clam chowder, it was delicious and very filling, I totally recommend. Our server was fantastic and very attentive and the restaurant has the beach flare with surf boards and license plates on the rafters. It was raining and not able to see outside bar with volleyball and more, highly recommend to everyone.

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    Laura C.

    Guy Fieri does NOT LIE! Come to Tortugas Lie. Classic and Charmong. Varied menu. Something on here for everyone. Craft beer. Cocktails Seafood. All Local. You must visit. I loved the art work and the tile and the beautiful fish tanks. Servers were exceptional and very nice. I would go back to eat more Local stuff. Bought a hoodie.

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    Samantha A.

    The ambiance was eclectic and funky. We sat in the area with a ton of license plates, which I enjoyed ready with my daughter. The service and food were adequate. I actually like my daughter's meal best (fish and chips). I would probably try another spot if I return to the area.

    Amazing coco loco chicken
    Taylor B.

    The Coco Loco Chicken was amazing ! Tight quarters for seating but service was great and all the staff were super friendly! Fun coastal vibe!

    Quinoa Salad with Blackened Tuna
    Kat J.

    Place was hopping....inside it felt small but accommodating...low lights and a steady flow of conversations...hour wait for table but if we opted for the bar and it was only a 15 minute wait...there was a woman on guitar with a beautiful voice outside with seating and an open bar where we waited...seated at the bar and menus were already in front of us...bartender was very attentive and friendly ...placed our orders and after only a 15 minute wait we were served...I ordered conch fritters and fish bites.... SA ordered Quinoa Salad....Coconut Custard Pie for dessert and I had a Toasted Turtle for an adult coffee...the Bites were tuna lightly breaded and OMG good....save your money and don't order the Conch Fritters...so very grateful I experienced them in Florida for the first time....now I know better...Sa's Quinoa Salad....excellent..coconut custard pie was homemade and packed with coconut...my Toasted Turtle did not taste like it had a healthy amount of liquor in it...oh and yeah...for a place this size....only ONE shared bathroom...

    Serving Area
    Pyro C.

    We stopped here mainly due to its featured Caribbean islands flavored cuisine. Many different handheld sandwiches are also offered as well. Although the Jerked dishes were nicely done, we felt that the Jerked sauce/spice used lacked heat/spiciness, like it's missing the "It" factor. The staff was friendly and helpful. The interior decor was mainly island themed. You can choose to dine in either indoor or outdoor settings. So if you haven't had a chance to try out Caribbean cuisine, this may be a good place to start.

    Peel and Eat Shrimp
    Chris G.

    Had dinner here on the recommendation of a colleague and so glad I did. The restaurant is set up is typical for a beach side restaurant. It was extremely busy but I luckily grabbed an empty bar seat. I started off with the chowder which is different than your typical chowder but had really great flavor. I ordered the pound of peel and war shrimp and they were awesome. They were fresh and the seasoning was on point. The service was great, the guy behind the bar was very attentive.

    1lb of snow crab
    Jonathan C.

    We showed up unannounced with a party of 10, had no wait time. Waitress was very helpful, she was very understanding with our crew. Crab legs per the kids were good but not the best on the island. The burger (mine) was cooked to perfection and fries were amazing, my wife's first burger wasn't cooked enough, she will not eat anything but well (extra dead) done. The key lime pie on appearance was a little off but the taste was amazing also. The little bar seen was nice to relax and enjoy with the family. Overall good place to eat if in the area 7.4 overall

    Tuna/black bean burrito Fantastic
    Brad J.

    Amazing yellow fin tuna/black bean burrito Fantastic flavor and filling for a lite plate. My wife had the scallops appetizer for her entree and was very satisfied with the taste as well as the portion. Service by Susan was great as she worked around our new puppy on the back porch. The ambiance was Che beach and delightful. Made our anniversary dinner vey special. Makes for a great memory.

    Kim C.

    I always make a point to come to Tortugas every time I am in town. Tonight we only had to wait a few minutes for a table. We have never had to wait an unreasonable amount of time in the past either. The ambiance is a little loud bud always fun and laid back. Tonight Patrick was our waiter and he was on point and took good care of us. The food was cooked and prepared just as I had asked and it was delicious. I always end up getting the Bog Wave Dave and add the teriyaki sauce. Crispy fries and their delicious ranch to dip them in.

    Back of restaurant- volleyball and bean bag toss
    Marie S.

    Nice place. Walk to the beach. Food, beanbag toss, volleyball and drinks. We went there with our dog. I went to the hostess to be seated out back. There are water bowls set up for the dog. We ordered drinks and the conch fritters-the conch fritters didn't have much flavor It is a nice place to hang out and have drinks and play volleyball or bean bag toss.

    Teriyaki burger and Shark Attack (drink)

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    Good customer service and very welcomed place coming from San Diego we love this restaurant

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    Great beach late lunch!! Busy, good service, cool vibe. Will be back soon!! Yummy!! And I love the logo

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    Do they still offer the pork chops?

    Yes!

    Is Tortugas dog friendly?

    Outside seating is - inside no

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