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    Lucky 12 Tavern

    4.0 (338 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    LUCKY 12 TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Hamms Beer
    Buck S.

    Once again!!! We always hit Lucky 12 at least once when here. I have to have the wings!!! Orange hot wings! The whole wing.. flapper too! Cheesesteak was great. Pizza is wonderful AND they have it by the slice. That Cassie was tremendous! Right on the waters, drinks and the Chicago Dog!!! So good. We got that as an appy and cut it up to share! Inside is a casual, dive bar at the beach! Heaven if you ask me!!! Got the espresso martini for dessert! Yummo. We just love Lucky 12. We have had wonderful waitfolks all week. Cassie tops it all. Thanks!!!

    Pepperoni pizza with 1/2 jalapeños.
    Elizabeth Y.

    Was super easy to call and place the order for pick up, ready in 20 mins. Service was nice and fast but honestly the pizza its self was just mediocre. Nothing fancy to brag about; but it didn't suck either. The pepperoni had a little kick to it, my 2 year old wasn't a fan of that. I got super excited about the ranch because it was nice and runny but it wasn't that great. However I would definitely try something different here, and I would go back.

    Cod sandwich
    Jillian S.

    TLDR: Good food and great service! Food: American restaurant serving apps, soups, salads, sandwiches, seafood entrees (baked or fried), pizza, and desserts. We ordered the cod sandwich, fries, fried pickles, and the scallops and shrimp boat with coleslaw and sautéed mushroom medley. Prices: Reasonable (see menu picture for pricing) except a side Caesar salad is a $6 up charge. Service: Excellent! We had positive interactions with all three of the employees we interacted with. Our waitress (Tammie) was patient, kind, and efficient. The host was welcoming and helpful. And an employee patiently answered my questions over the phone prior to our visit. Seating: multiple seating areas with bar stools, tables, and booths available. Noise: music and conversation is on the louder side. No louder than a typical sports bar. Parking: parking lot in front of the restaurant. Following the signs since the lot has a separate entrance and exit. Pets: Dogs are not allowed.

    Festive Christmas bar menu
    Ali C.

    One of my favorites each year this place really reminds me of Christmas in the 70s. From the decor to the food and the cocktail menu they go all out. We sat at the bar, enjoy!

    Hot chocolate with whiskey. Yum. A must.

    We visited the Lucky 12 Tavern every holiday season. It has become an essential part of our "12 Bars of Christmas" tradition. The atmosphere is always delightful, and the staff are incredibly nice, friendly, and welcoming. We truly appreciate the warm and inviting environment. The drinks are always fantastic, and the food is good too. However, what really stands out is the incredible hospitality that makes the overall experience memorable, even though the restaurant can sometimes be a bit chaotic. Regardless, we look forward to visiting Cheers to many more holiday seasons together!

    The Jamaican pizza - jalapeño, pepperoni, bacon, & pineapple
    Jen T.

    Stopped by to watch some college football and geab a bite while on vacation. Pizza and salad was good. Staff was friendly. Had a good amout of TVs to watch.

    Beer
    Rachel M.

    One of my fav places in Nags Head! Great food and fantastic service. Todd was our server and he was on his game! He was quick with delivering our drinks and food and had a great sense of humor. The clam chowder is some of the best I've had. Ahi tuna tasted fresh and was cooked perfectly. We were craving shrimp so we got the buffalo shrimp and fried shrimp basket. Both were great. We got mild sauce, however it was very spicy so beware if you don't have a good spice tolerance. Lastly, the fries were great- clearly hand cut and made fresh daily.

    Tavern Burger w/ hand cut fries & a bold rock cider
    Evi B.

    To start off, food was so so good! Service was absolutely the best from all staffing. Our server was Tammie & she was the sweetest and most informative to accommodate our night out after a long day of work! The ambiance in this place is always welcoming, comfort food, comfortable atmosphere & just a good ole time as always home!!!

    Elmer T Lee bourbon watching WNCAA on 1 of the 20 or so TV's
    Frank M.

    1st time to OBX with a family of 4 and needed an easy place to come and watch the WNCAA game. This place is a Gem! Tons of TVs, great food and menu. What sets this place above even most places is their Bourbon selection! This place has top shelf allocated bourbon at decent prices. Friendly staff to top it all off. If I were to say the one con is there are not many tables. We came on a Monday at 630 during the off season and the place was packed. This place would be packed even with a bigger space which speaks to the quality you get here! If we ever find our way back to OBX we will come back for sure!

    Shrimp and oysters

    Great food, great atmosphere. Really enjoyed the service as well, staff seemed very attentive and we were seated immediately.

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    13 days ago

    Great service, food was delicious and cool vibe. Recommend the chowder, wings, and the tuna bites. Definitely go again!

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    8 days ago

    Service was great. Everyone was super nice. Food was delicious. Portions were just enough. I'd definitely return.

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    Service and food are incredible!!! Love the commitment to decorating for holidays too it creates a nice ambiance.

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    9 months ago

    Even though we arrived 15 minutes before closing the kitchen, the service was outstanding and the food even better. Definitely going back!

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    10 months ago

    Service was lacking and the orange crush was watered down orange juice. Crowd is all 50 plus so not for younger people

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    Lucky 12 Tavern - tradamerican - Updated July 2026

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