Kill Devil Grill

Top choice in Outer Banks


Yowza, this place is good. It's also historic – the entrance is a 1939 dining car that's listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Pub grub and seafood arrive with tasty flair, and portions are generous. Check out the specials, and things like prime ribs or sea scallops, where the kitchen can really shine. Often closed between December and January.


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