Can only comment on the crab cake sandwich- super fresh and delicious - and the blueberry hot cakes- light and fluffy and delicious. Wait staff is super friendly and makes you feel like family. I will totally come back if I am in the area again. read more

Nags Head Cafe - American Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

Waited 3 hours here for breakfast (during the high season) when they originally told us 45 minute wait. They were continuously telling people shorter wait times than what they actually were. If you like Sanka coffee and long wait times, go here. read more

Terrible. I've never had a crab cake taste and smell fishy, overwhelmingly fishy, I couldn't eat it! First off we called to place a to go order, someone picked up said hold on, & left the phone off the receiver. I hung up 5 min later & tried to call back but the phone remained off the hook for 30 minutes. Decided to place our order at the restaurant at the bar instead. We let the bartender know that her phone is off the hook, she didn't like that at all, she didn't say sorry she just said "we're really busy & I probably wouldn't have been able to take a to go order anyway..."...ok thanks for the attitude. There were 5 servers and a totally of 15 tables...they should have been able to handle it, easily. The fries were cold and mushy when I checked the food straight from the kitchen. The fried pickles were paper thin and sitting in oil, totally soggy. The crab cakes were allllllll filler and extremely fishy. Out of 4 people, no one liked anything that they ordered. We pretty much paid to trash a bunch of food. read more

Came here for dinner. Food wasn't bad. Mahi special with coconut shrimp was pretty good. Burger was a little burnt so that wasn't great. Chicken was so-so, meat was juicy but breading had no taste. Beans were very good though. It also took a while to get our food despite the restaurant having several open tables. read more

Got great reviews on line but service was so slow. Don't come here if you want to go on the beach at a reasonable time that day.

Great breakfast location. The sun rises and lights up the dining area in that warm morning glow. I had the crab eggs Benedict with asparagus and my friends has blueberry pancakes, hash browns , bagel and cream cheese . Mimosas and bloody Mary's available too read more

Great little place for breakfast! Nice menu selection with healthy choices (ie. egg white omelette). Staff was attentive and atmosphere was comfortable. read more

Nags Head Cafe - Cute little place - American Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

Really friendly service for breakfast. Beautiful artwork lining the wall. UNDERsalted food for a change. It felt like the chef used ingredients straight from the grocery store and kept his/her recipes simple. read more

Nags Head Cafe - American Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

Loved the Old Nags Head Cafe! We had a delisous dinner there one night with mahi mahi and coconut shrimp! and delicious cocktails! Then we had breakfast here one morning as well and it was delicious also! read more

This place was awesome! Came on a rainy day looking for some good breakfast. We definitely came to the right place! I ordered the grilled BLT with fried green tomatoes and it was AMAZING! Something so simple yet so delicious. My boyfriend ordered the biscuits and gravy and he loved his meal as well! The sweet iced tea is also amazing, not too sweet and not too bland. Our server James was also very nice and accommodating! I hope to come back to this place before my vacation is over read more

Nags Head Cafe - Grilled BLT with fried green tomatoes - American Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

Upon arrival on Saturday morning, there was seating available for 23. However, the hostess was not seating at capacity and we had to wait 30 minutes when we were told the wait time would be 10 to 15 minutes. There were only 2 people who were waiting to be seated ahead of us. The hostess was relatively unfriendly. On the other hand, once we were seated, Megan, our server, took great care of us. Megan was very friendly and once we placed our order, the food was delivered in a timely manner. The quality of the food was not spectacular, but for the price point, I considered it a good value. I would not go out of my way to recommend the Old Nags Head Cafe to others. read more

This place needs a Jon Taffer rescue.. it's the place that everyone goes to that can't get a table anywhere else. Horrific service. Be prepared to wait for the wait staff and then wait until you can't wait anymore to get your food. read more

White-tablecloth-quality dinners at reasonable prices and in a casual setting. Everything tastes as if they grew and caught it themselves. Highly recommended. read more

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This is the old Jockey's Ribs, new name same menu. Ribs are the special of the day and come in a half and full slab. They're excellent. Get the cole slaw as a side, it's got the right amount of tang. Great service as well. read more

Nags Head Cafe - American Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

Excellent service in a place with great charm. The menu has many selections and we loved them all. The shrimp and grits, coconut shrimp, grilled Mahi special, fried seafood platter, and broiled seafood platter were all delicious. We stumbled upon the restaurant after being told of a 2 hour wait at Tortugas. We couldn't be more pleased with our decision and will definitely return again. Thank you for a delicious meal and great experience. read more

Nags Head Cafe - Fried seafood platter. - American Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

Having a large group, we were not surprised that two other places we had tried that evening had hour long waits. After searching Yelp, we had decided to try "Jockey's Ribs", and called the number on the listing to find out it had changed names to "Old Nags Nead Cafe". They said they could accommodate us, and that they did. Although being small, this beach house restaurant had plenty of room and didn't feel crowded for our large group. The staff, although not gushing with enthusiasm, were friendly and very patient with our noisy children. :). The food was well-portioned, and everyone left satisfied. I expect resort places like this to be a bit more expensive, and it was for sure, however the portions here were plentiful and that made the difference for me. I got the full pound of steamed spiced shrimp, which comes with 2 sides. I got the okra and baked beans. The baked beans had bourbon or something in them that really made them pop. As for the shrimp, they were perfect. Others in my group got fish sandwiches, steak, and everyone was happy. Children's meals were well portioned and reasonable in price. I don't have any bad things to say about this place. I wish they were cheaper, but they do make it worth your money here. read more

The amount of food you receive is very small for the price you pay. For example, we ordered a plate for about $23.99, We expected a decent amount of seafood. Instead, we were met with 2 tiny portions of grilled fish and about 7 circles of cut squash/zucchini. If you order a mixed drink, it may be frothy and only fill up half the glass if that. Overall, this place is an extremely average food place amidst a quantity of quality restaurant that mask it's lacking nature. Pick any other place to go on Beach Road. read more

AMAZING! The staff was so kind, the food was amazing, and the prices were great! Get the fried fish of the day sandwich and the onion rings. Oh my goodness they're fantastic!!!! read more

The food here was really awesome, a solid 4 stars. Unfortunately, the service was zero stars. We came here on a Thursday night, and were pretty tired/thirsty/hungry after walking over all the dunes at Jockey's Ridge to watch the sunset. Since I found this place, and it looked super cute, I felt a little bit of pressure for it to be good! We were seated immediately and it took a good 10 minutes before a waitress came to our table. Now, I wasn't timing it, but when you're tired/thirsty/hungry and no waitress will come to your table, it feels like forevvvvvvver. But it was at LEAST 10 minutes. And it's not like this is a huge restaurant... certainly under 20 tables. I asked if they have a drinks menu... the waitress said, "I wish!" I guess they don't want people to drink there! I asked for a sauvignon blanc and my husband got a martini (they did not have martini glasses, but that is no big deal, as long as it tastes good). The fried green tomatoes where amazing, probably the best I've ever had. When our entrees came out, we needed new silverware, which I told the waitress when she brought the food. Had to wait over 5 minutes for that, finally got it after I was able to catch her eye again. 5 minutes staring at your food is torture! I got the fried chicken and it was really good. I felt it could have used a few more spices, but other than that, it was cooked perfectly. So again, the food here was really good. I don't know WHY the service is such a mess. I noticed almost all the other tables were having the same problem (not being able to get a waitress to come to their table). The owners need to 1.) Print a gosh darn drinks menu. People are on vacation and they want to drink! and 2.) Train their waitstaff with some service BASICS. If you've read any of my other reviews, you know that I am very, very, lenient with service but dinner here was frustrating (yet yummy)! read more

Even though they weren't serving lunch yet, they accommodated our request for crab sandwiches before our trip home. And it was worth it too! Very charming cafe. Would strongly recommended read more

Amazing food and the friendliest service around! You can tell it's a a fun and family friendly atmosphere where the staff is putting in so much effort to make an enjoyable experience for guests! The servers are so nice and accommodating and the kitchen cooked up some amazing specials for us such as ahi tuna bites and strawberry shortcake for desert. Also, Allen the bartender makes the best Bloody Mary on the Outer Banks! Could not recommend a better place for breakfast and lunch! Hope they can open for dinners soon once staffing issues subside! :)) read more

Great food and best service on the Outer Banks! Loved our strawberry shortcake dessert!

On September 29 my husband and I were driving thru Nagshead and we stopped for breakfast at Old Nagshead Cafe. I was excited when we walked in because they said they roasted their own coffee beans. We sat, and when we finally ordered, I said I would like plain old milk with my coffee, and the tall, blue- eyed waitress and I had a quick environmental conversation about the plastic creamers. She brought out the coffee with a small container holding milk. When we got our bill, she had charged me $2.29 for the milk. When I went and asked her about this, she said it was a restaurant policy, and that there was nothing she could do to amend the bill. I was stunned. Never, never have I seen this done in ANY restaurant, and everyone who's heard this story had never heard of this kind of ridiculous policy. I am hoping this doesn't happen to others. A policy like this should be abolished, or, at least customers should be informed beforehand if they are going to be charged this amount of money for a wee bit of milk! read more

Absolutely love this place!!! The food was amazing and super delicious. Prices were very very reasonable. But I think the best part was how friendly the staff was. Every staff member that we interacted with was smiling and happy to answer any questions we had. The chef very kindly made accommodations for our group. Overall it was just a fabulous experience and I HIGHLY recommend going here! If you are debating in the slightest...just go!!!!! read more

Stopped for breakfast on the way to Hatteras. Lovely cafe. Best coffee on the beach. Husband had creamed chipped beef and I had pancakes. Both was excellent. And Cindy is a very sweet person and waitress. We will be back. Highly recommend this cafe read more

Just happened to see this place on our way north to Corolla for breakfast. Staff was nice and quick to seat us. We ordered and our food came promptly after. I had a pretty basic breakfast: 2 eggs fried sunny side up with grits and biscuit on the side. My girlfriend had the sausage and cheese on a biscuit with hash browns on the side. Food was excellent. The biscuits were big, fresh and delicious. My eggs were cooked just right. I'm a jersey boy but when I get to the south, I like to have grits. And these grits were good. Definitely happy with the food and the staff. Our waitress was charming, funny and was quick to invite us back for lunch, which had I not been in Corolla I would have totally gone back after seeing their lunch menu. Oh, bonus: Their coffee was excellent. Kicking myself for not buying a pound of it before I left the restaurant. read more

Very nice restaurant with a local vibe. Seafood and burger options. I had the grilled Mahi sandwich.. seasoned to perfection. Alcohol is also served here. One street over from the main highway, so you have to look for it. Definitely worth it. read more

Good breakfast spot. Friendly staff, cute decor, best eggs ever. I actually cleaned my plate and that's not my norm because I don't really like breakfast. Everything my sis and I had was good. read more

For the many years that I have been vacationing in Nags Head, it's a surprise that I never visited this place. It was awesome. We had our dog with us so we sat outside. They have new picnic tables protected from the sun with new umbrellas in a nice grassy area. The server was very interested in us having a great experience. Very attentive and social but not hovering. The hamburgers were a hit with everyone at the table. They were of high quality and ranged from basic to exotic. My son had a burger with pimento cheese, pulled pork, and bacon. Great food, great service, and dog friendly. We will definitely go back. read more

We went out of season and was not sure what to expect. Wow! We were happily surprised. The service was very friendly, funny and attentive. We shared the "Super Breakfast" with an extra order of hash-browns. Wonderful and the grits are worth trying. We tasted the homemade Bloody Mary mix which was a little too hot for us but a very nice taste. When we visit Nags Head again this will defiantly be our "to go to" for breakfast! read more

Small but personable place, small bar as well. The food is good and cost is not outrageous. Some of the staff, if not too busy have good ideas on things to do around the area. Easy parking off what I call beach road. Can easily tell if the line is out the door or can get right in to eat read more

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They reserved a table for 12 for our family for lunch. Called from the dunes, just a mile away. So friendly, and it is a hidden gem off the highway. Service was incredible. Food to match. One of the best burgers I've had. And I've had quite a few! Wings are unique -- fried with batter. Different but excellent. Others had the grilled fish sandwich with wasabi. They loved it. Highly recommended for lunch. Couple good brews on tap and PBR for $2.50. read more

It was okay--Nothing that makes me want to come back for. Everything we ordered was average food. Nothing stood out but nothing was terrible either. read more

Unlike the Blue Moon Grill down the road, which had a 2 hour wait for dinner (!), Old Nags Head Cafe had no wait time at all. The crowd was a little sparse, but any apprehension turned out to be unfounded. The service was genuinely friendly, and the dinner menu, while a little basic, covered all the bases. French onion soup was quite good and not overly salty, and the "dirty rice" was somewhat bland but OK. Kids menu pasta was large enough to split between two kids, who gobbled it up with gusto. Everything that came out of the fryer was truly MAGICAL -- the coconut shrimp, the fried chicken tenders, even the French fries were superb! We finished our plates feeling quite happy and full. Old Nags Head turned out to be a great find, so definitely bypass more absurdly crowded competitors and hit this place instead! read more

My wife and I found the great little cafe while looking for a lunch on a typical early fall day in OBX. She had the pulled pork quesadilla with a side order of black beans and rice. I had the crab cake sandwich and French fries. Although the order took a while to be served, it was well worth the wait. The ambience was very enjoyable, light jazz playing in a very pleasant setting. read more

We are in Nags Head for the week and I had to try this restaurant based on the hilarious replies to the reviews here on yelp. It was a Wednesday evening and they had one large party and several other groups. We were seated almost immediately by a nice hostess. Our server was absolutely sweet and attentive as well. We ordered fried pickle appetizer and a side of French fries for my daughter who doesn't like fried pickles. They were enjoyed and we left absolutely none. My daughter was trying to decide between the pasta of the day and the fried chicken, our server recommended the fried chicken and she enjoyed it. It was a huge portion and she brought over 1/2 home and there may be a fight in the house for the rest. I had a couple of bites of her Mac and cheese and it was delicious, really homemade and cheesy. My younger daughter has a less adventurous palate and ordered plain buttered noodles. They were not on the menu but it was not a problem in the slightest. My husband ordered the shrimp gumbo, he enjoyed it and said it was the right spicy. He also said the bread that came with it was perfect. I had the choose two broiled shrimp and lump crab. It was my own personal heaven. All the deliciousness of the crab with none of the work. The sides were wonderful as well- spoonbread was fantastic! All in all, I don't know what people are complaining about. I loved it! read more

Been here just two times and service is always great and food makes me feel sooo full great portions good presentation and patrons looks happy and satisfied read more

This is a cool local spot that's got great food! I ate the avocado toast and it was delicious!

Such yummy fish tacos and crab quesadillas! Just happened upon this place on the way out of town and so glad we did! Outdoor dining options during the pandemic. Fantastic food. Service was a tad slow but the delicious food more than made up for it! read more

Definitely an old style beach cafe. There were very few people there for lunch today. The fried fresh catch -- cod -- sandwich was tall and absolutely delicious. It was everything fast food fish sandwiches aspire and fail to be. The onion rings, coleslaw, and iced tea were equally wonderful. This place is simple, unpretentious, inexpensive, and terrific. And the server, from Virginia Beach via VCU, was a doll. read more