Excellent food and great service. This is a very casual restaurant which is exactly what I would expect for a restaurant just a block from the beach. While the sunset views are blocked by Jockeys Ridge across the street, they do have a nice covered deck up top with nice views. They also have several bars and the main level dining room. The food was excellent and whether broiled or fried, nothing was greasy. Dare I say it, I think Mulligan's hush puppies are better than another restaurant nearby that claims theirs are famous. The crab cakes, shrimp and flounder were delicious and perfectly cooked. Service was top notch. Since we had a late lunch that afternoon, we did not get an appetizer or a dessert but I do want to return and I will be sure to save room next time. read more

The coastal shrimp & grits was amazing. Nice creole kick & well paired with okra. The fried green tomatoes are perfect...as pretty much everything else was! Definitely recommend for everyone read more

We love this place so much we came back a second time in 6 days. From crab cake dinners, mahi mahi bites. Burgers topped with crabmeat - it's all great. We also went to more expensive restaurants this week and this year, hands down, these are THE BEST crab cakes. My dad ranks them wherever we go and y'all win! Staff are fast and attentive, and the vibe is beachy- laid back. Sorry we are leaving tomorrow. I would have liked one more visit! Maybe I'll return this fall! read more

This is one of the most recommended restaurants in the Outer Banks. With good reason. The local seafood is amazing. And the outdoor seating area is so nice (and dog-friendly). read more

This was a good spot to try on day 1 at the Outer Banks. We were lucky to have Katelin as our waitress. She's very sweet and helpful. She even gave me some hushpuppies as a birthday treat (since I don't like cheesecake). We both had different versions of a burger. Unfortunately, we were a little famished, and when I remembered I forgot to take a picture, it was half gone and a lot messy. It was DELICIOUS though!! The time of day we went by, the restaurant was not busy. I would return if in the area. read more

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Dog friendly balcony, decent food, good views, fun vibes. There's a dog park right across the parking lot. Cute little spot in OBX

Our server was very pleasant and knowledgeable. We had the calamari starter, fresh with a crispy crust. Sea scallops were delicious, cooked to perfection. My husband's crab cakes were also very delicious, fresh and well cooked. A bit noisy but great if you're vacationing and having fun read more

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I ordered a salad with blackened chicken. It was good. The popcorn chicken was delicious. The crab cake sandwich was good.

The manager was a bitch after her employee made a mistake. Instead of being nice, she came over with an attitude and was already hostile and threaten to refuse service. I told her she needed to correct her Hostess mistake instead of coming to us with an attitude. Definitely won't recommend next time. read more

"Great seafood, very dog friendly setting" Came here on a Sunday evening with a party of 6 humans and 2 dogs, since we read online that it was a dog friendly place. I called in advance, and they said to head up the stairs right away to the top if you have dogs. Setting outside was lovely-- semi-covered and east-facing, so no direct sun at dinner time, which was great. And very airy, which was also nice for a hot evening... we were quite comfortable. The staff were very welcoming of all of us, including petting the dogs and bringing them dog bowls of water. And the menu even had options for dogs (rice and meat), though we didn't order them. For me, I ordered the crab balls and the mahi fish tacos, and then got bread pudding for dessert. Crab balls came after 10 minutes, and maybe another 10-15 for the main dishes, but the waitress checked on us regularly to make sure we had water and were OK in general. The crab balls were DELICIOUS-- super tasty, and the remoulade was perfect. The fish tacos were absolutely scrumptious-- I loved the slaw on them too, and the fish were nice large pieces. And the bread pudding was also super yummy. Everyone at our table loved their food, with the one slight exception that someone who got shrimp & grits noted theirs was rather heavily salty. Overall, great setting, great service, great food. It's not cheap, but it's worth the expense. And SUPER dog friendly. Worth the visit! read more

Your typical bar and grille. I ordered the grilled seafood platter. The crab cakes is no Maryland crab cake that's for sure, but that's already a high bar. And while they're advertised as lump, it sure seemed like it wasn't. The white fish fillet was bland - fortunately, the platter comes with a house sauce, seafood sauce, and tartar sauce. The scallops, while sweet and good in flavor, in my wife's dish were nearly burned on bottom so check before proceeding to devour them. The staff are friendly and attentive which made the experience enjoyable overall. read more

Mulligans has good food and service, and they are extremely dog friendly. Today we had the crab bisque and it was dynamite. Also Local raw oysters had lots of flavor. Broiled seafood platter was cooked perfectly. Delicious Cobb Salad. Shrimp and fish tacos were overcooked. Buffalo shrimp was cooked perfect and our favorite. Last year the shrimp and grits were our favorite. It was pretty busy, but the service was really good. Super friendly. read more

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We came here specifically for the crushes because they are so delicious! They have a wide variety of different crushes that all sound amazing. The coconut lime crush is excellent and so is the key lime crush. The rooftop bar area is perfect for watching the sunset and enjoying nice weather. They have some tables up there and of course seating at the bar. This place is a must, especially if you like crushes! read more

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I have been a little rough on Mulligan's in the past, but we continue to go there for their fried seafood. It is reliably good. This time in town, we went for a Monday night half-off special that appears to be an off-season (November?) thing for 2024. That is hard to pass up and I expect we will hit them again while the deal lasts. I won't repeat all that was reported in previous reviews. Mulligan's has its hits and misses. Fried shrimp, oysters and flounder are consistently a hit. Beyond that, you have to decide for yourself. I have had Tuscan Rockfish that was so overly herbed as to be medicinal and also inedible. The "Best Burger on the Beach" is simply bad, with tough chewy bits. For a burger, go to Art's Place or even Jack Browns or McGraths. But for fried seafood place, this is among the best. On this visit, Ms T ordered a fried shrimp platter (no surprise). I tried the Thai shrimp tacos. Both plates were very good. They did a nice job on the Thai shrimp tacos, and I will certainly consider them again. Both of us took enough home for another good meal. I just wish that non-Mexican restaurants serving tacos would warm the tortillas. I just do not understand the serving of refrigerator-cold tortillas. Next time, I will ask if they can warm them. How hard can it be? If they only served fried seafood, they would get five stars. Some of the other things drag it down, but I will keep exploring while Ms T enjoys her shrimp. We won't stop going. (Bonus, it is American Airline AAdvantage dining) read more

Sat at the bar, great service, excellent burger..hot and fresh. Gotta get use to these OBX prices... read more

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Crab Balls mostly all REAL crab meat and not a bunch of fillers, fried to perfection. Peel n Eat Shrimp perfectly cooked and very fresh tasting. Pain Killer is a must, add a floater Taste like vacation! Loved the upper seating at bar with a small view of ocean. read more

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We visited on a Saturday late afternoon...quickly seated upstairs protected by high winds with screening...friendly fast service in a relaxing space ...our waiter was very attentive to our requests...I was longing for raw oysters and ordered a dozen...2 hours later I had 3 hrs of food poisoning...head's up...order the steamed to be on the safe side.,,my daughter and BFF's dinners we delicious and I ordered Bread Pudding that was spot on...definitely a place to dine just be careful of the raw oysters...I also ordered the tuna dish with fries and hush puppies.,.fries were cold and fish was dry...puppies were good however... read more

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Smaller menu, but the food was good. Both seafood eaters and non-seafood eaters were satisfied, though it wasn't anything to write home about. Seating was quick, prices were reasonable, but the service was on the slower side. read more

Mulligan's is one of our favorite stops on every Obx trip. The tiki bar upstairs is always a fun and laid back spot to grab a drink, and maybe a crab pretzel or steamed snow crab. My wife's go-to drink here is the orange crush, which was super fresh and tasty. The staff here is always friendly and provides great service. There is plenty of parking in their lot...just beware that there can be a wait for a table during dinner as they tend to get very busy. read more

We really enjoyed our meal at Mulligan's last night. We sat outside on the rooftop which was great. It does get pretty chilly with the breeze, but it is a nice view. Three of the people in our party tried different tacos and we all loved our meal. This is a great place to stop at when visiting Nags Head. read more

We were advised they were unable to take reservations. We came in with a party of nine including two young children. The place was at about 60% capacity and you could see the empty tables everywhere. The less than pleasant hostess wouldn't even give a general idea on when we would be seated., After about a 20 minute wait they took us up to the second floor and sat us at the only uncovered section they had in the entire building. When my wife mentioned it's 60 degrees out and it wouldn't work the young children the main hostess and others began whispering to each other and got snarky. My wife inquired about the large party that walked in and sat themselves and the one girl said that they had a reservation. We mentioned again that they wouldn't let us make a reservation and the main hostess said "well that's the owners best friends". Thus ends 5 years of this being part of our family vacation. We went over to Tortugas Lie and even though they were packed their manager went above and beyond to accommodate us. I never leave negative reviews but this place did everything in their power to be rude and not accommodate us. I look forward to sharing my experience with others that frequent this establishment. read more

Great experience at Mulligans! Awesome atmosphere and great seafood. Would definitely go back

Ate dinner for the first time at this well known spot. Staff seemed a bit cranky.. and not the most welcoming to us arriving later on for dinner. Service wasn't the most attentive. My kids enjoyed their food the most. Fairly decent meal but nothing memorable. read more

Great atmosphere, great staff. I've never had a bad experience. The fish tacos are out of this world. Can't wait to try more of the menu.

Our fav when in the OBX. Never disappoints and service is always great!! Super friendly too!

My husband and I make a point to visit Mulligan's Grille every time we're in the OBX. It's hands down our favorite spot in the area, mainly because the food is just that good. My go-to's are the Sesame & Peppered Seared Tuna and the Blackened Tuna Tostada, but we've tried a variety of appetizers, entrees, and platters over the years, and every dish has been memorable. Great portion sizes, bold flavors, and consistent quality. The service has always been excellent, and on our most recent visit, we brought our pup along. The staff treated him like royalty, which made the experience even better. Mulligan's is a must for us, and we always look forward to coming back. read more

Fish tacos were so good. We got there late so we barely finished eating before they were closing. Didn't realize they closed at 9 pm.

Visiting OBX off season and exploring restaurants- Mulligan's was a good choice. We had Key Lime Crushes (a tad too sweet for me personally) I had coconut shrimp and hubby got 1/2 rack of ribs. Beautiful presentation and very generous portions. Service was great and handicapped access was wonderful. read more

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I was a little ill sure but we decided to give it a go. They had gluten free buns and they were amazing. I was impressed with the food and service. Friendly server and worked around my allergies. We will be back the next time in the area. read more

Our final day here at OBX. Jolly Roger's got some dubious reviews so this was our go to with better reviews. We were seated promptly and food was good. The waiter was great. I got the crab cake sandwich and my wife got the green salad and chowder. We sat near the front door so saw the many beach patrons coming in. I would highly recommend Mulligans. They have a rowdy bar area room downstairs and upstairs. We've been coming for years and always a good time and good food. read more

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Amazing food. Tiki bar is the best place to be on the island! Joe is the best bartender ever! Thank you! read more

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I can't seem to get enough of Mulligan's! I've been here 3 nights in the last few days, ever since I arrived into town. The food is fresh, delicious, with good portion sizes and cooked to perfection! The service is on point! And to top it off, they have a bar upstairs that looks out onto the ocean. (It's one block from the ocean.) They also offer meals for dogs! read more

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Decided to try here. Been coming to OBX for 40+ years. Great little place. Cozy and inviting. Jordan was on top of her game! Had cocktails out ASAP! The orange crush was exactly what I needed. Great bloody mary too! Started with the Totschoes! Takenoff of Nachos. Dang! So good! Got shrimp n grits, shrimp tacos, coconut shrimp & buffalo shrimp. Heavy on shrimp but WOW!!! All great. Got the key lime cheesecake, kalua cheesecake. Nice! Did I mention how great Jordan was? Everything came out perfectly! That Jordan! So great! You could not have asked for better service! Coming back in March, June. August! BTW.... I collect koozies. read more

We had a large group with us and they quoted us 30-45 min. Our wait only ended up being maybe 15 min. The workers were friendly and our food was delicious. Would definitely recommend! I also had a bowl of clam chowder (not pictured) but it was good as well! Very spacious indoor seating as well. read more

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4/25/2023 Appetizers Soft Pretzel with artichoke and lump crab dip on top of pretzel with old bay seasoning on top. Cooked fine, very little flavor. Dinner: Fish and Chip basket. Fish was okay, hush puppies good and French fries greasy and way over cooked. Waffles and fried chicken with maple syrup and Mac and cheese on the side. Waffles and chicken were good, Mac and cheese average at best. Waiter nice kid but needs so work. Gave us the check with out asking if we wanted dessert or more cocktails...... read more

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Grateful this business is open on Christmas. We are on vacation and enjoyed the warm greeting from their staff. Great food and friendly atmosphere. Thank you all for working on a holiday to make it special for us. We enjoyed dinner with friends we hadn't seen in MANY years. read more

I am absolutely BLOWN AWAY by how pleasant my recent visit to Mulligan's was. Mulligan's has become a staple restaurant for my family when we come to the OBX, but I don't remember it being THAT good. Prices were extremely reasonable. The menu has a lot of variety. I was with a party of 4 and two of us got the crab bisque which had an abundance of lump crabmeat in it. They are not stingy. We got the crab pretzel to share- delicious, hefty chunks of crabmeat, did not disappoint. We also got calamari and buffalo shrimp. The calamari was light and flavorful. The buffalo shrimp were mildly spicy which was perfect for our taste- they were incredibly prepared and had us arguing over the last one! I got the snow crab legs which were perfectly steamed allowing for extremely satisfying meat pulls. Someone else got the crab cake sandwich which was a really good crab cake and the sauce that came with it was flavorful and amazing. Someone else got the greek salad with sautéed shrimp which was delightful. Someone else got the fried shrimp which was delicious- nice batter. I got a double orange creamsicle crush which was sweet and delicious, someone else got the key like crush which was sweet with coconut, not syrupy, and refreshing. Service was extremely quick, we were in and out within an hour, but there was no sense of being rushed. Our server was very kind and bubbly and made our experience even better! It was pretty empty- at least in our room, and the vibes were relaxed and good. Thank you Mulligan's!!! I would highly recommend this place to anyone on the OBX. read more

We stopped in for lunch the first time, sat in side and had great experience. Great shrimp, tacos and soup. Second time was awful. waited hour and half for 2 soups. Asked twice on status. The blonde bar manager was rude, complaining about the crush orders, ticket machine etc. . the bar tender was ok, hungover but it was pretty view. 50/50. read more

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Food was decent. Came in with a four top. If you're looking for good beverages, don't come here. Tito's dirty martini came in some weird fake martini glass that couldn't have been more than 3 ounces, my husbands wine came in a tiny champagne stemlesss glass half full. Server was clearly trying to flip her table (at 4pm when it wasn't busy) and kept asking us for dessert when a member of our party was still eating. Another member ordered an app for the table and the server split the app four ways without asking. Just weird tourist trap vibes. I'm a bartender and a local, and this definitely isn't the place to go for a relaxing atmosphere and a normal beverage. read more

First off, I would give them 10 stars if I could! We visited 3 separate times during our 5 day stay in the area. Service was top-notch. We sat up on the rooftop bar the first (and only warm) day. My dog Teddy had the chicken and rice, and he loved every bite. The Crush drinks are on point- so so good. The best part about Mulligan's is the customer service. Shout out, especially to bartender Sarah- she is absolutely fantastic! Portions were good size, and everything tasted delicious. We will be back the next time we are in the area! read more

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