This is one of few select restaurants on the OBX that are open year-round. If you frequent the area in the off-season, you'll quickly figure out that a number of places are closed during that time. Not so with Tortuga's Lie. This is one of our fave places for either lunch or dinner. In either case, be ready for a wait depending on what time of day it is. The food is worth it, though. If space is available, you can choose to sit at the bar. They have a couple TVs. We've had everything from one of the daily specials (fried flounder sandwich is one example), to the cheeseburger, to the fish tacos, and more. Their 'island fries' are yummy. They have a selection of Tortuga's Lie gear for sale, so be sure to browse if you have to wait for a table. They have plenty of parking -- look for the large lot just north of the restaurant. Be sure to swing by Tortuga's Lie for a bite to eat, no matter what time of year you're here! read more

Good food and good service. The food was reasonably priced and the place was clean. It was a bustling Saturday night but we got in ahead of the rush. I ordered the ahi sandwich and it was very good, even if it was a little over-cooked for my taste. But the best part of the meal was the chocolate pecan pie! It was so good, we got two pieces to go! I'd go again just for the pie. For being the off season, I was surprised by how crowded it was, but that's a testament of how good it was. The locals know what they're talking about when they recommend a place. Tortuga's Lie was recommended to us by one of the tour guides we met when we went to see the wild horses. I'll go back. read more

Really? A group comes in and you can only do 3 "separate" checks? So..then we find out...they tax the tip...that's wrong. A group of women spent wayyyyyy too much time on the whole check thing. Will never come back here. read more

We love their hot sauce and steamers! I also had a fantastic tuna sandwich here. Extra points for a really good staff and fantastic management. This year we were able to make it over here twice on the vacation. read more

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!! read more

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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! read more

Tortuga's Lie - Teriyaki burger- so good! - Seafood Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

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. read more

Tortuga's Lie - Tuna burrito with black beans and rice. - Seafood Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

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. read more

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Quality of food, vibe, etc, all remain good. Great atmosphere and enjoyable experience. On a recent visit, nothing had changed except the value. Our orders included chips and salsa, and french fries. As usual, we asked for mashers instead of chips, and green beans instead of fries. This time, we noted $2.50 charges for each as well as an additional amount for tartar sauce. No one likes a soak job and if this happens again (no pre-notification of the server), we will not be back. read more

Came here around 7:30 on a weekday and was told an 1 hour and 20min wait time but we opted to also put our name down for bar seats which we were told would've been a shorter wait. They have a bar around back, however with only one bartender and complete disarray with people cutting in front of everyone else trying to get their order in, we weren't able to order a drink. Thankfully, we ended up only waiting 15-20 min for bar seats to open up. I ordered the Jamaican jerk beef and really enjoyed my meal. It was a little spicy so if you're prone to spice sensitivity, this dish may not be for you. The service at the bar was 10/10 and the food came fairly quickly. Overall, would highly recommend dining here but would not recommend the bar out back. read more

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. read more

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

Tortuga's Lie - Amazing coco loco chicken - Seafood Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

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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... read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Tortuga's Lie - Peel and Eat Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

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Restaurant is small and loud. Jerk chicken and chutney was delicious. Special of the day was grilled tuna - tuna was good after you wiped the goat cheese off and smeared chutney on it instead. Cheese and fish especially goat cheese not a good combo at all. They charge for anything extra (sauces, etc.) so just beware $1.50 for a tiny side of chutney. read more

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 read more

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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. read more

Tortuga's Lie - Tuna/black bean burrito Fantastic - Seafood Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

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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. read more

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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. read more

Tortuga's Lie - Back of restaurant- volleyball and bean bag toss - Seafood Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

I was just cruising around and stopping in a couple different places in the area that are locally owned and stopped in here had a couple beers and a hamburger and it was absolutely amazing fresh hot yeah just the way I like it read more

This is a frequent spot for me and my family! We love the way the place is decked out with license plates and other decor on the inside. And the food is consistently fresh, unique and delicious. A favorite of mine is the Teriyaki Burger that has a pineapple slice on it. Service is great - even when we sit at the bar. Since I like my drinks sweet, I go for the Shark Attack!! (comes with a grenadine filled plastic shark) Thank you Tortuga's! read more

Tortuga's Lie - Teriyaki burger and Shark Attack (drink) - Seafood Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

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

Always a go-to when we are in the area. Staff is always so friendly, and service is great. The chicken was so juicy. The fries have a lot of pepper, and I asked for light pepper, but you can see what I got. Had to pay 99 cents for a small ramekin of teriyaki-wasn't happy about that, but it was so good! It's pretty loud if you sit on the closed in porch area, so try to get up front. Can get very busy, so go early! read more

Tortuga's Lie - Teriyaki big Wave Dave-chicken with pineapple and Swiss cheese. Added some teriyaki sauce. - Seafood Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

Celebrating at OBX has to include Tortuga's Lie for sure if you appreciate Caribbean Food. Our waiter- Shawn took great care of us and the food was magnificent. Conch Fritters started us off followed by shrimp kabob for my husband and Coco Loco chicken for me. Rice and beans complimented each dinner choice perfectly. Fun decor of license plates and aquarium with colorful fish in the shabby chic location. We didn't take part in the volleyball backyard- but enjoyed watching others while we waited for a table. Enjoyed the chocolate chip pecan pie for dessert. Can't beat the whole experience. read more

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Great food. Server was not the best. I was never offered a refill on my drink. And at the end of the meal the server walked up and asked if we needed boxes while seeing 3 empty drink cups. Never offered a refill. It's the off season and the restaurant was busy, but not in season busy. read more

Our server was very attentive. I got the fish tacos. Not super spicy which is good for me. Also came with beans and rice which was nice! Definitely a bar/pub vibe which is fine during the day. I'm sure it comes alive at night. Good value for the money. I'll be visiting again I'm sure! read more

WOWola WOWinsky! Sooooo... the wife unit has been coming to the Outer Banks since she was a toddler, and she has been to this iconic restaurant many times since it opened, but this was my first time and I was super impressed by the following "extra" mile efforts in addition to the great food. As this joint is apparently always packed, both by locals and tourists, be prepared to wait. When we got there about 5:30 pm on a Tuesday during high season, we were told that our wait was gonna be about an hour and ten minutes. It was worth it! But let me expand on the wait time. At the back of the joint, there are two full beach volleyball courts and a corn hole set up. Also, a beach bar and several tables are under cover and outside. We ordered drinks, and our son joined the volleyball match, and I'd be darned if he didn't immediately start to dominate the game. We had 8:30pm tickets to the Lost Colony theater play in Roanoke island, about half an hour drive, and around 6:45pm we started to get a little nervous and went up to the front to see where we were in the wait process. I also passed to the shaved head dude with the giant mustache that sorta looked like a 1950s Hollywood rubbing bottle genie, that we had the 8:30 tickets, and we're getting a little concerned. With a giant smile, he walked over to the back area, cleaned and assembled two tables from the bar area, and sat us down. He then came back with menus and took our orders... we had 6 people in the group, and my wife asked him: "Aren't you working the front greeting job?" With a giant smile, he nodded yes and said that he could do both, as our emergency seating area didn't have a waiter assigned. Talk about a motivated dude! The food was worth the wait! We had hummus as one of the entrees (giant serving), delicious broth clam soup, and chips and salsa (free refills). Our main courses were three orders of fish tacos, burger, quinoa salad (spectacular), and a dozen steamed clams. I can not say enough good things about the joint and the genie in a bottle waiter/front greeter dude! Thank you for going the extra mile sir! And the food, great American fair, was also really good! If you're out in the OBX, do not miss this local and iconic place! read more

Beachy vibes, just what you'd expect. The hummus was very odd. It created a weird sensation on my tongue that I can't even describe. The overall flavor was very strange. The raw onion on top was an interesting choice as well. It was a bit spicy which i didn't mind. The tuna sandwich was overcooked, dry, and tasteless. The fries were rather good and came out hot. Waiter was friendly though he didn't check on how the food was. read more

Heard great things about this place and knew it was the first place I had to try when I came down here! The wait was long on a Tuesday night about 90 minutes, but the food was well worth it. Ordered the chowder which was pretty good -- one interesting thing was it was clear. I ordered the shrimp Barbados which came with grilled shrimp in some kind of sweet, chili sauce topped with scallions and peanuts with rice, beans, and grilled pineapple. 10/10 the flavors were on point and each ingredient complemented each other well. Our waiter was attentive, quick, and nice. There is a cute little tiki bar located in the back with a more limited menu. There is also a small merch shop to the left when you first walked. Would recommend! read more

Can't recommend this place anymore than IT IS FABULOUS! My favorite at the outer banks! I always get the jerk beef! Great service, beverages and atmosphere. read more

Ordered fish tacos, delicious, server was friendly, attentive. Ambience was fitting. Arrived after 6, said it would be a two hour wait, and that it was. read more

This is a really cool place . 4 1/2 stars. Has a great vibe & good drinks and good food. It definitely should be on your list to go to. Get there very early as it takes forever to get in to read more

A buzzy, iconic place. We ordered our food to go with very simple requests - no sour cream on the nachos, no goat cheese on the quinoa bowl. The hostess who took the order could not have been nicer and said no problem. Got home to discover sour cream on the nachos and goat cheese crumbles all over the quinoa bowl, so neither of us enjoyed our meals. read more

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

What a treat! My husband and I popped in- was able to snag a couple of seats at the bar. The jerk beef and fish tacos were amazing. And the service was awesome. read more

We went for lunch, and the special of the day was a tuna sandwich, which was great. The kids had the kids fish and chips, but beware the mustard sauce is a little spicy! read more

We started coming to Tortugas probably 15 years ago and it never disappoints! Super friendly service - we came during the busy lunch rush today and were able to sit at the bar. We got tasty shrimp & clam steamers to start. The shark attack brought me back to my childhood with the souvenir shark / grenadine dirty Shirley moment. The special tuna sandwich was delicious as was the cocoloco chicken! As always, the ambiance here is fun for families! Our meal was so great it warranted buying t-shirts, mugs & stickers for the whole family. Totally worth the drive from Southern Shores this week! read more

Tortuga's Lie - Coco loco chicken - Seafood Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

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Great food, the service was very very good too. The place was empty as we came late but it did not impact the level of service and quality of food that we got. Total bill for 3 entrees and 2 pies and 2 sodas - $73. read more

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Walked in at 8:15 with a party of four. A lady with short curly hair just stared at me--no greeting or anything. I asked her for a table, and she told me their wait time exceeds their closing time. I was confused, as they close in an hour and there was no one waiting outside. Even if that's the case, the host should be a bit more friendly. Probably a good thing we're not eating here. read more