We have been here for 5 days! Honestly the best food! Had the daily special of Grilled Wahoo with avocado and grilled corn and grits! Our daughter had the salmon citrus salad and our grandson said he loved it! The wait was the only downside! But the place is small but when people are willing to wait tells you the food is worth waiting for! I would definitely make this a favorite place to visit! Wait staff was over the top friendly and excellent! Best place in Nags Head! Loved it! And by the way my husband is the most picky eater ever and he couldn't quit raving about the food! read more

Food and service were excellent! We were super impressed with our waitress, Samantha--she was attentive, friendly, and on top of everything. The entire staff was fantastic, with team members regularly checking in, refilling drinks, and clearing plates without us ever needing to ask. Overall, we were really pleasantly surprised and had a wonderful dining experience. Highly recommend! read more

Great service with solid recommendations. Quaint and local, great for vacation guests or locals. Solid food. The only reason it's not a 5 is I wasn't a fan of the tartar sauce, and the fish Sammy could have been a bit more... others enjoyed the wings and the blackened shrimp. read more

4.5 rating. We were here for a week and went out for every lunch and dinner. This was, by far, everyone's favorite. The food was yummy! I ate crab cakes every day and these were my favorite. The waitress was so sweet and kind and attentive. Everyone loved their food. They had plenty of drink choices. The only thing that was hard is this place is busy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So we were seated right near the door and at times people were hovering near our table while waiting for theirs. Small price to pay for a delicious meal. read more

The Kill Devil Grill is such a gem. The waitstaff was personable and the food is delicious. They made some of my picky eaters requests simple and did so with kindness. Everything we got was delicious! read more

Outdoor seating. Nice and airy. Great service. I had the 13oz ribeye, tasty and cooked perfect. Had the wings for appetizer, also delicious, had a bit of a kick. Staff was marvelous Outdoor seating. Nice and airy. Great service. I had the 13oz ribeye, tasty and cooked perfect. Had the wings for appetizer, also delicious, had a bit of a kick. Staff was marvelous ! read more

Beckett is a super sweet server! We loved him. I got the veg head burger. It fell apart, which isn't unheard of with bean burgers, but it made it difficult to eat. Fries were amazing. Husband got the chicken pasta dish and LOVED it. We would return read more

The Kill Devil Grill - American Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Kill Devil Grill never disappoints!!! My husband and I went this past week as it's one of favorite spots in OBX for a great meal. Our server Johnny was absolutely fantastic! Friendly, knowledgeable and he never rushed us. We started with the wings because even after going here for years we had never had them but heard great things. My goodness, the flavor was absolutely amazing!! They are smoked and grilled with the best wing sauce I've ever tasted. Drinks made with Outer Banks Distillery Rum were great too! My husband had the fish special which was rockfish over grits and I had the fried chicken salad. Everything was fresh and had great flavor. Portions were a great size, the salad was huge my husband had to eat some of it because I cannot leave KDG without dessert! My go to is always the key lime pie here, it's fantastic! My husband tried the new Rum cake made with the local Rum. This dessert was perfect! It was light, tasted like a donut/old fashioned cake and was covered with a glaze topped with vanilla ice cream and it was not too boozy either. Our waiter told us they are trying to get the recipe just right so we gave him our feedback. They were so kind and appreciative of our feedback that they gave us that dessert on the house. KDG will always be an absolute stop for us because of the food and excellent service. Keep up the great work!! read more

7 of us were there for dinner last night. Good food and service. One of our dinner mates has food allergies, all went well with the server's suggestions. Good drinks at the bar area. We'll go back next time at the Outer Banks,NC read more

From the moment we entered the restaurant, we felt welcomed like old friends. Although it was 4th of July and they were closing early, we never felt rushed. The bartender was on point with drinks and food order. Burger with meat and less bun was perfect. read more

The Kill Devil Grill - Best burger, seasoned burger and a cold beverage - American Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Wait time was good only 40 minutes on a busy night. Server was wonderful! Great restaurant with lots of spirit. Food was amazing as always! Would highly recommend! read more

The Kill Devil Grill - Southwest Chicken Salad! - American Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

I wish I could give it more stars because it was SO GOOD!!! Best dinner in the OBX. Well worth the 80 minute wait for a delicious dinner and awesome service. The music is loud and the drinks looked delicious if that's your thing. The Philly cheesesteak eggrolls were da' bomb and the fried chicken salad and fried shrimp were also delicious! Tons of food!!! Keep up the good work KDG read more

Have to start off this review with the wait times. Yes, they are long. Have one person from your party put you on the wait list. They use Toast and send you a link to check your place in line so you could plan accordingly. We went at 5pm and were given a wait time of 35/40mins for two people. We waited an hour. We ordered quickly. Our server, Marlene, was very sweet. The appetizer (the sampler) was absolutely amazing. Everything was perfection. The crab cake entree was good. My wife loved the coleslaw. Yes, the wait is long but the egg rolls, wings, and spinach dip were so worth it! read more

Fantastic food and service. Super friendly staff and cool atmosphere. We would highly recommend this place.

If you're looking for a delicious burger and amazing cheesecake.... This is the place to go. We are from out of state and we stumbled on this cute gem. There was a bit of a wait time. But it was so worth it. Our server was super nice and friendly. She gave us recommendations and offered us the specials for the day. read more

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This is a good find. Trying to find a place for lunch is hard as most places here open at 3pm. The wait wasn't too long - about 10 minutes. Our server was one of their bartender (was sat on high top by bar) and was very friendly and efficient. Many reviews mention their wings are a must have and it didn't disappoint. My tuna lunch special was good, but was anticipating more like ahi tuna preparations. My wife's jumbo soft shell crab sandwich was filling and real tasty. My daughter got chicken tenders from kids menu. Perfectly fried and tasted really fresh. Had to get their key lime pie which was a good size and oh so good! Would recommend this place to dine in OBX. read more

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Favorite place in OBX since they opened years ago. Today's wahoo over cheese grits was excellent as was the generous and delicious piece of key lime pie. Service from Amanda was outstanding, also. They don't need another great review, I'm just an especially delighted customer today. read more

The Kill Devil Grill - Grilled tuna and grits - American Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Have been to Kill Devil Grill many times but last night was different in a bad way The manager was playing disco techno music really load and 90% of the patrons were not liking this when asked to play something different she said it would change but she did not. It was just way too loud and completely out of touch with the patrons. The meal was good but she ruined the atmosphere Lots of people sitting at the bar all with football games on there phones and she would not put a game on the TV instead she put on a Baywatch episode She needs to be able to read the room much better read more

Bottom Line: Coastal cuisine and excellent service with a nod to the American diner. I'm a big fan of the Kill Devil Grill and today I was reminded why. Both the food and service are excellent! Today I had one of the specials - fresh grilled tuna with cheese grits and it was scrumptious. Making the dish even better was the fresh avocado and tomato salad on top. I scraped my plate clean and stopped just short of licking it. Sooo good. I was with a party of four and we all ordered specials (shrimp tacos, flounder sandwich and chicken BBQ sandwich ) and we all enjoyed them. Service was excellent. John waited on us and did a stellar job. Several others checked in to see if we needed refills or to-go cups. I appreciate how collaborative the staff is. And I appreciate any place that offers me a to-go cup! Kill Devil Grill has a bit of a diner feel. The front portion is an old diner and then the main dining room has Art Deco decor, stainless steel accents, booths, an open kitchen, etc. But the cuisine is much fresher and more sophisticated than that of a classic diner. The only thing I wish was different at KDG is the noise. We found the music to be loud but we were understandably getting noise from the open kitchen. My party of four visited on a Tuesday in August and arrived shortly before 11:30. By then there was already a line but we were seated within about 10 minutes. read more

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This restaurant has amazing service! They constantly bus the tables to ensure it does not get cluttered. The manager supports the staff by walking around offering to help as well as check in with customers! The food is delicious and they are very understanding of food allergies! In terms of ambience I love that the tvs are only used as display for specials, it's refreshing to eat somewhere that puts the focus back on conversation with families! Very kind to families of children with autism! New favorite restaurant! read more

The Kill Devil Grill - Delicious ribeye dinner! Must have a side of their ranch dressing to go with. Their homemade applesauce is the best!! - American Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Great food. Good specials, great dessert. Service was great. Nothing bad to say at all

We love this place and so do the locals!! It's a cute diner from the past. The staff is friendly and attentive, especially for having every seat filled and people waiting. The menu changes with specials , which we order from. Wait in line, enjoy a drink, and your food! read more

The Kill Devil Grill - American Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

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I've lived here six years and this is by far my favorite restaurant on the Outer Banks. How it is at number 15 is a mystery to me. I took my family this week and as always, the food and service was on point the specials are always truly special and I would go more often if there weren't always a wait but I guess that's because it's the best. read more

This restaurant is a MUST when visiting the OBX. You will most likely have a wait, but it's worth it. We showed up a little after they opened for lunch and had to wait 35 minutes for a table. The line was crazy! We were given a pager and were notified once our table was ready. Our waitress was amazing! She was able to rattle off the long list of specials, appetizers, beer and cocktails we should try and remembered all of our orders with zero issues. We ordered the cheesesteak eggrolls as an appetizer, they were good, but I was disappointed that you only received 3. I ordered the soft shell crab sandwich with fries, so did my Mom, my Dad ordered the Fish of the Day sandwich and it was trout, he said it was fresh and delicious, and my boyfriend ordered the Royale with Cheese burger and fries. Gotta love the Pulp Fiction reference. I really wanted to love soft shell crab, but I think I let myself get creeped out because it was delicious, but I couldn't enjoy it. I just kept thinking how they throw the entire crab into the fryer with minimal cleaning. My Mom loved her sandwich. We also got the Key Lime pie for dessert. It was incredible and you could definitely taste why it was award winning. We will return next time we're in the OBX. read more

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A fantastic local establishment with exceptional service, high-quality cuisine, and a wide range of menu choices. Our group of four was seated with a smile, even as the restaurant was nearing closing time, and our waitress was incredibly welcoming. We kicked off with some delicious appetizers: cheese steak eggrolls and beer can shrimp - both were delicious. Moving on to our main courses, we savored the fried chicken salad, BBQ burger (a double!), crab cake sandwich, and the big kahuna burger, all prepared to perfection and bursting with flavor. To top it off, we couldn't decide on a dessert, so we indulged in a variety (except for the milkshakes), which were all exceptional. However, the unanimous favorite was the hot apple crisp with ice cream. The most memorable moment of the evening was when we were discussing our plans to head back home since this was our last night in the area. Since our bellies were full and sugar high on full throttle, we considered leaving after dinner. Our waitress, with genuine warmth, said ""after what just happened here, yall should get a good nights sleep and leave in the morning" Whether it was the food or the jovial spirit, we couldn't stop laughing for a good 10 minutes after leaving the restaurant. We also bought a Tye Dye KDG t-shirt. It was cool to discover that the owner's daughter hand-dyes all of them. Definitely worth the price! read more

The Kill Devil Grill - Strawberry shortcake, Apple Crisp, Warm Rum Cake, Chocolate Pecan Pie, Key Lime Pie - American Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

The food was amazing, the service was extra friendly and the atmosphere was unique with an older diner feel but with high end food!

Can't say enough good things about this place. First time there. Sat at the bar. Excellent service and conversation with the bartender Jen (?). So friendly and welcoming. Food was great. I got the tuna special. Not from here but would def come back. Non descript from the outside but saw the great reviews. Line was out the door when we left. Solid wings. It's a must try! read more

The Kill Devil Grill - Tuna over grits with pineapple salsa - American Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Always the best--fresh food, great service and a hectic yet fun atmosphere. We visit every time we head to the OBX and it never disappoints. read more

The best restaurant in town. Every dish we ordered was delicious. Especially, the halibut and cheese grits. The fish was perfectly cooked and fresh. The grits were the best I ever had. The waitress was very friendly and down to earth. We had a key lime pie for dessert. It was amazing with vanilla crust. Normally I hate crust but I loved this pie's crust. Yum! read more

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One of the best on the banks. Always busy, but always good. Service, food, etc. The specials are always awesome....love the cheesesteak egg rolls. read more

Don't be fooled by the diner vibe. Food was phenomenal. Presentation along with taste was 10/10

Very rude customer service. Came to pick up an online order and staff were very unkind and condescending. I do not recommend this place for take out. They are understaffed and treat customers poorly. Takes over one hour for pick up orders. read more

First time visiting this restaurant and i hope to visit again on my next drive thru the Outer Banks. Food was excellent, with the most delicious Mahi Mahi and Apple Crisp. Summer, our server was terrific and her love of the food shined through when we ordered. Cannot say enough about KDG! read more

This is the second time we visit this place and the food is still just awesome. We ordered 3 main dishes and total bill was at 71$. The server was very welcoming and she was attentive to our needs. The wait time is still a pain since it's a popular place. read more

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This place is a sleeper! Can't tell by the front diner style look but when you drive in you'll see the back section. Everything from the music to the drinks to the main course got me fired up on how amazing it was. The drinks were made the way you would expect a 13.00 drink should be, one drink perfect flavors and great balance to buzz you up and taste good without overpowering the palate. The food INCREDIBLE!!!! We had the wings which are my new number 1 wing within 4 states!! I had steak and she had the Cesar salad which flavor F***ed the mouth and left us speechless. this is our new favorite spot and will be visiting quite often. Go there, eat,drink, chill, tip the bar tender and staff well so this place stays open. Too many local eateries closing shop nowadays. KDH Grill you now have a place in my heart. read more

Absolutely best pizza ever! Hostess suggested the Greek pizza, and it was made with fresh spinach, tomatoes, feta cheese and was mouth watering! They staff were very friendly and accommodating! we loved the Sports bar vibe. Thanks we will be back! read more

Great server, Cricket! Do not pass on their smoked wings as they are fabulous! And their burger was so good! Every time we're at Kill Devil Hills, we make it a point to go here at least once or twice during the week that we're visiting. read more

Outstanding, been twice can't wait to come again, consider myself a bit of a foodie, this place is fantastic!

Loved it. I thought the crab cake and fried shrimp were incredible. The ribs and cheesesteak egg rolls were solid. Their ranch dressing is probably the best ranch I've ever had. Would recommend the Kill Devil Grill! read more

Stopped by here today after a kitty hawk beach trip per my Philly friend's recommendation- and boy am I thankful I did. The vibe is laid back, artsy eclectic with punk-rockish/surfer waitstaff who are more than happy to help but not fake-nice, and know the menu well. Since I'm gluten free, I ordered the house wings and basil vinaigrette salad with goat cheese. Both were utterly fantastic with literally NO room for improvement. The 7 or 8 wings were moist, varied between drum and winglet, and with enough char and house spice (medium spice lvl for my taste buds- about a 4) that I didn't need to drench them in the ranch dressing (though, I did at the end to finish them off as a "dessert," since the ranch was deliciously sweet). The salad was super refreshing with crisp, fresh leaves, carrots, and chopped cucumbers (no skin! Woohoo!) and exactly what I needed to offset the heavy, semi-greasy wings. Definitely worth the visit, and if I'm ever in the area again I am SO returning!! read more

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