Lunch on Wednesday and it was crowded! We waited and it was worth the wait. Grilled chicken Caesar - light and really tasty with bacon and onions. Hubs had the burger and demolished it. read more

This has been one of our favorite spots over the last 2-3 years. Always a wait for dinner but have a great ambience with fun games outside and can grab a drink and listen to the live music while waiting. For appetizers, the shrimp and tomato app and scallops is a must. We got these both times and look forward to them every year. For dinner, I got the cheesesteak with homemade whiz sauce which hit the spot and plenty of leftovers for me. Fries were also delicious. At the table we also got the pesto seafood pasta, daily catch which was delicious. Staff is always very friendly and makes it a great experience! read more

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Excellent dinner! Went the Wednesday prior to Memorial weekend and there was a 1.5 hour wait. We went to the bar outside a found a couple of seats because it was a gorgeous evening. Great outside area just beyond the bar with chairs, cornhole , etc for everyone to enjoy. After a few drinks a couple of more seats opened up and we decided to just eat at the bar. The bartender couldn't have been better! A great personality and very attentive to everyone at the bar and yes, the drinks were great! Food was delicious. A great place to go and they do take reservations which we will utilize next time. read more

Blue Moon Beach Grill - Catch of the day (Swordfish) over goat cheese risotto. Sorry, forgot to take a pic b4 I ate! - Seafood Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

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We haven't been back in over three years so this is a new review for them! Three times was the charm for us to get in as the times and lines can be long! But we arrived earlier than the normal dinner hour and only had a 10 minute wait and with a 92 year old - the waiting time matters! We chose several items from the menu including crab cake dinners, fish and chips, buffalo shrimp, the mahi BLT and two of the night specials - sesame crusted tuna stir fry and the sandbar seafood platter. The food was amazing and plentiful and I wish I had ordered the stir fry as that was literally top notch! We will be back and am glad since our first visit a few years ago that they addressed th me sound issues! read more

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Amazing calamari appetizer to start. I had the mahi mahi BLT and it came with Handcut fries..wowzers. My wife had the fish n chips and she loved it. Daughter had the Seafood Buccatini and she llved it. A friend had the blackened crab cake with cole slaw and loved it. Cory H was the server and he rocked our service..very pleasant and fast as lightning..Thank You Cory H! read more

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Great food and service in bright, sunny restaurant which is modern with a beachy feel. Dined here for lunch and was very happy with the meal. I had the blackened mahi-mahi BLT sandwich which was perfectly cooked and served with over a pound of french fries. Not going to lie; the fries were fantastic. Nicely seasoned and not greasy. I ended up eating the mahi open-faced to avoid spilling on myself but the fish, tomato slice and lettuce were all delicious. It also came with a crisp pickle spear. My wife got the ceasar salad and added a skewer of blackened shrimp. The shrimp were tasty but could have stood a little more spice. They have a nice wine selection including a good selection available by the glass. Also a nice beer selection with some local/NC beers on tap. I observed all of the staff being very friendly and helpful to patrons throughout the restaurant. I will definitely be back and looking forward to trying it for dinner. read more

Blue Moon Beach Grill - Mahi-Mahi BLT with fries and a pickle spear. - Seafood Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

We loved The Blue Moon so much, we came back the next day. Everyone from the front desk, to the bartenders, to the waitress, were smiling, polite, and helpful. We ate at the bar the first night and outside the second. Clean, open decor. The food- wow! We had a cheesesteak sandwich ( get their homemade cheese sauce), made with ribeye. Unreal. The chicken sandwich with grilled pineapple was fabulous. The fish and chips made with beer battered mahi mahi- best ever- and they all came with hand cut fries. Go early or you will have a wait, but you can get a drink and play cornhole while you wait! read more

Our experience at Blue Moon was amazing. The hostess was sweet and sat us with the perfect server, Monika. Monika had great energy, was attentive, and provided excellent service. I had the Seaside Bucatini and it was amazing. My friends had the steak, fish and chips and lemon drops. They said their food was great too. Wish we had more time because the back has fun activities and the restaurants have low lights. read more

Blue Moon Beach Grill - Seafood Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

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I am a nine year old boy writing this review. I had the Fried Fish with French Fries I will highly recommend the regular tartar sauce my meal was amazing and if you have more than 5 people it will be a blast. My grandma got the Caesar Salad with Chicken it was very good. My waitress was amazing!!!!! She did great at serving my family's food. The crowd was very light the wait time was only 10 minutes so I highly recommend going around 4:30. The place was also very clean. read more

Blue Moon Beach Grill - Empty plate after fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

This is the first time I've tipped 30% because the server went above and beyond explaining the menu and making suggestions. The food got mixed reviews only because my kids are very picky but they said the fries were amazing. The cheesesteak sandy was unique so make sure you like lots of cheese, which my husband did. The shrimp not a burger I highly recommend because you'll not find anything like this, the fried green tomato was cooked to perfection. Can't wait to go back. The outdoor seating was so relaxing, sit outside if weather permits. read more

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Love, love, love Blue Moon Beach Grill! This is always on our list of regulars to hit on the OBX every time we go. In the last year or two they've moved to a much larger building (which was very much needed because they're so popular). Parking can be tight depending on what time you go, but GO! This new location has a second floor! They have daily specials, though I'll always get the fried oysters if they're available. I and my family and friends have always loved anything we get here - delicious! BMBG is family-owned, and you can tell -- the service is top notch. At the front door they have a large selection of BMBG apparel -- take some of Blue Moon home with you! While there, check out the fantastic fireplace made of oyster shells -- I took a picture for you. read more

The service and consistency of food here is outstanding. From an industry lifer this place does it right. Been coming here for 5 plus years and the Buffalo Shrimp has been the exact same every single time - amazing. Keep doing what you're doing, Blue Moon Beach Grill! read more

TIP: make a reservation well in advance! My husband and I walked in for an early dinner, and were told the wait was 2.5 hours. Luckily bar seating is first come first served and we were able to snag seats quickly. Our orders came out relatively quickly. The fish was and chips were pretty good, just needed salt. Look forward to dining here again! read more

Blue Moon Beach Grill - Seafood Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

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Stopped here for dinner one night on our OBX vacation. Service and atmosphere were great and the food was amazing. The cheesesteak was one of the best I've had in a long time, definitely get it with the house made whiz! The boyfriend had the pork chop dinner and said it was delicious too. We'll for sure return next time we're here. read more

Service is excellent! We were seated right away for lunch and our server, Rachel, was the BEST! Please please make sure you don't miss the Fried green tomatoes with burrata - so delicious and served beautifully. The fish and chips entree had crispy fish pieces, awesome fries, and a variety of sauces. The cocktail sauce is amazing! read more

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Nice spot and location nice atmosphere friendly staff good food and drinks plenty of parking read more

Blue Moon Beach Grill - Fish tacos with white rice and black beans delicious - Seafood Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

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Everything was fabulous! Atmosphere, service, food simply amazing! Mussels, ceviche and entrees were delicious! read more

Blue moon serves what you'd expect from a high quality coastal seafood restaurant. Our seating was wonderful. We were out on the patio with a cool breeze and got to listen to live music play. Such a treat. For the appetizer, we had the special which was the shark bites. The shark bites were amazing. The shark was firm but not tough. The sauce with it complemented it perfectly. The catch of the day was a blackened tilefish. The risotto the fish was on was good as well as the fish itself. Nothing amazing but definitely delicious. For dessert we had the flourless chocolate torte which was just like a slice of fudge. It was dense and super chocolatey with a little bit of whipped cream to add a creaminess. Delicious dessert. Service was great and very quick. Would love to come back. read more

Blue Moon Beach Grill - Catch of the day, Blackened Tilefish - Seafood Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

Excellent service from our bar staff: enjoyed the martinis he crafted: the cheesesteak is always my go to meal. It's honestly enough for multiple people but I gorge on this sandwich for days. We sat at the bar to get the most of our awesome service. read more

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Great service and ambience, nice backdoor area while waiting for a table. Food was solid, good place for the whole family.

The best food we have had in the Outer Banks. My husband and I were in town for a week, so it was convenient that we could snag seats at the bar. It was lively, but not distracting. The bartender (Alex) was great! Mussels - 10/10 Crab and Pimento Cheese Dip - 8/10 Beef Bulgogi (special) - 10/10 Crab cake - 8/10 ( wish it would have had more of a crust) Spinach and Arugula salad with Shrimp - 10/10 Will go back here every single time we visit the Outer Banks. read more

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Down for vacation I come across this on yelp and decided to try it. It did not disappoint. The food was amazing! Highly recommend the fresh catch of the day. I sold another couple at the bar on it also and they agreed. It has a fun atmosphere and the bar tender was great. We would definitely go back our next trip to nags head. read more

Arrived with a toddler in tow with a distant memory from a trip years back of the good eats at blue moon. despite the wait for a private table, the hostess suggested we join the community table. With no wait we headed over and from there the accommodations exceeded expectation! We approached an empty (and tall) community table. I was hesitant since so many high chairs are average table height but to my surprise the tallest high chair i've ever seen was brought to us. My daughter was at our level and her meal arrived well before ours, which was a detail I appreciated greatly. Great eats, great staff, great atmosphere. read more

We arrived here during the end of winter so the place wasn't so crowded but still had a good amount of folks coming through to eat. The restaurant was clean and neat, greeted as soon as we opened the door. The waiter was super sweet and friendly and made sure we knew the ins and outs of the restaurant. The food options were plenty, I got the steak and cheese which was phenomenal and cheesy. I took the other half home. My hubby got mahi fish and chips and my 1yr of got the fish and veggie kids plate and everyone enjoyed all the food! I noticed that there wasn't toooo many seafood options but maybe because it's a grill place but I truly enjoyed the experience! read more

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We waited 90 minutes to be seated on a Friday night in August, and the experience was well worth the wait! Service was friendly and attentive. Ambiance was great; I specifically loved the music playlist on the night we went. Most of us ordered from the "Specials" menu. For an appetizer, we shared the fried green tomatoes w/ burrata. My salmon entree was fabulous, as was my cucumber gimlet. I highly recommend!! read more

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For a place by the beach, you may not expect much. However, the flavors were really good, and everything was cooked well. Plus, they were friendly and helpful. read more

They have the BEST Cesar salad I've ever had in my life!! I always add it as a side to my meal. I've had a number of entrees here that are good, usually get the fish special which has always been delicious. Service is good but definitely expect a 1-2 hour wait during summer. Good news is they have a really awesome backyard waiting area with games, music, seats, and a bar. read more

Blue Moon Beach Grill - Swordfish special - Seafood Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

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We arrived 4 minutes before close after a crazy busy day and we were greeted with a smile. Our waiter Paxton was very friendly and knowledgeable with the menu. We ordered his suggestions "swordfish and the pork chop". Mussels and oysters rockfeller as appetizer. Everything was to die for!!! Pork chop was juicy and perfectly cooked and my swordfish had many fantastic flavors! Come here if you are in the area, or not!! It's worth the $$, the time, the service! A+++ and you can also buy the artwork off the walls! Another fantastic memory created!! read more

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Excellent food service and prices in a casual atmosphere. Best crab cakes on the entire coast. Mahi fish and chips are to die for says the wife. Will return again!! read more

Our server Paxton was FANTASTIC!!! He helped make our decisions easy because there were so many great options. RESERVATIONS are a MUST!! I even tried to make our lunch time an hour later to spend more time on the beach but they were 100% full! I chose the calamari and I did not go wrong!! I asked for it crispy and it was delicious!! The lemon cream sauce could've come have been left out of the bowl. It was very bland and not lemony or garlic at all. They had a flounder sandwich and I requested the red chili aioli that came with it. THAT SAUCE!! IT needs to be in the center of the bowl of calamari!! Absolutely delicious and compliments the seafood well. Hubbylicious got the cheesesteak ('wiz without' - iykyk). Their wiz type cheese is homemade and is not salty like the store-bought type. It went well with the steak and flaky hoagie. The fries are hand cut and cooked to a light crisp. FANTASTIC BIRTHDAY LUNCH!! Since I must take dessert in this day, I chose the lemon marscapone cake & we also got the 6-layer cake (hello cake w/ chocolate ganache) [Side note: all cakes are brought in by a local lady who bakes them in her house]. It's a must go for a great meal and as for Paxton!! read more

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Had dinner here tonight and holy crap this place was outstanding from the moment you walked in you felt at home. Everyone friendly, wait staff extremely friendly and welcoming. Atmosphere was great. Food and drinks delicious. Highly recommend. read more

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Wow just wow. It's a five star on service! Let's start with that. My grown daughter knocked over her water, and with in a second (no exaggeration) within a second of the clink of the landing glass, from behind came Jaimie, with a rag. As if she had a radar sense for clumsy customers. She brought the rag and Blake was right behind with a new water Now tha food. The fried green tomatoes and shrimp so tasty. There was only 2 tomatoes tho. I'm had the cucumber drink. Amazing but small We had fried oysters and fish and chips Both were outstanding I definitely recommend if visiting OBX read more

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We drove into OBX and wanted to stop by this hot spot for dinner around 8pm. The owners are from our hometown of Staunton, so we like to stop by when we can. This place was happening! 2+ hour wait for a table, but bar is first come, first serve and there were two seats for us! For those that do wait, they gave an awesome outside area with plenty of hang out room and they had live music. Bartenders were super busy, but attentive and efficient! We got the Buffalo Tuna Bites to share and the Chicken Cordon Blue Moon. Both were excellent!! This is a super cool spot and as busy as they will be at times, they are very efficient and polite. Cool merch available for purchase too! Check them out!! read more

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Absolute must visit in OBX I mean this food is absolutely incredible. I had the crab cake sandwich which just blew my socks off and then some. One of the best ways I have ever spent 18 bucks. The jalepeno remolaude was the perfect sauce to pair with my broiled crab cake. Healthy portion size too. The fries were spectacular as well. Perfect ambiance with an open kitchen concept and a fun outdoor activity area. All around great place and a must visit. read more

Been seeing this place for years and it's always packed and you can never get in. Not this year!! I made a reservation a month in advance LOL and it was so worth it. I thought this would be overhyped but it was not. We had an awesome server (Colby). He was so attentive, knowledgeable, and just on point all night. Kudos to him! He was one of the more memorable servers I've had anywhere. We had a nice table inside surrounded by really cool artwork. It wasn't too loud. Our food came pretty quick. We got the brussel sprouts and calamari apps. Very good! For entrees, I got the catch of the day which was swordfish and my husband had fish tacos. Our friends had chicken cordon and the shrimp salad. Everyone loved their food, especially me. I was like wow this is insanely good!! What the heck! For dessert we had the salted caramel cheesecake which was a great way to finish off the meal. Would definitely go here again!! Chefs kiss read more

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Ok so based off the other reviews we are one of the lucky ones that did not have to wait. We got there 5 mins before they opened and we were seated right away. But I will tell you that they filled up FAST! Beautiful outdoor seating. Shaded tables and hammocks and games and grass area. Dogs were welcomed and they provided a water bowl. The food was excellent. Loved my mahi mahi BLT. The guys absolutely loved their cheesesteaks subs- said it was the best they had this week. My mother in law loved her pulled pork And the Buffalo tuna bites were delicious read more

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The wait was food was so long (60+ min) but it did taste really good. Portion size is ideal, prices are fair, service is decent, and ambient noise and temperature is at a reasonable level. I recommend having a reservation during busy season. We had 4 people in our party and did not have a reservation. It took an hour for our table to be ready (they did accurately inform us it would be a 45-60 min wait). We waited at the bar while enjoying appetizers and drinks. The first appetizer arrived quickly and the second took so long we thought it was forgotten. Our awesome bartender assured us it was going to come out soon and it did. He also kept our drinks filled. The appetizers were excellent. We finished appetizers and drinks in 45 minutes then waited for our table at the bench near the hostess stand. Fifteen minutes later we were seated at a table in the dining area. Cory, our server, was attentive and welcoming. We ordered quickly and then waited another hour for our food. We enjoyed each of the items ordered including the Chicken Cordon Blue Moon, Truckstop, and Bouillabaisse. Due to the quality of the food, we would return and recommend this restaurant to others...just be sure to make a reservation and have time to wait! read more

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Delicious food...super great service...wonderful atmosphere....one of our fav places at OBX!

The restaurant has nice beach decor and very well maintained. Our server Monika L was very attentive with what we wanted and we were able to order the from the dinner menu. My husband ordered the fish of the day which was snapper. The food preparation was beautiful and delicious! The restaurant manager was present and helping the staff every step of the way. Great vibes and worth coming back. read more

Mahi Mahi BLT was good. A bit fishy. Good food and nice atmosphere. Would recommend. We go every year.