The Outer Banks

hurl · Joined: 06 Jul 2007 Posts: 17

I'm going to be in Nags Head during the end of May and was hoping people could reccomend good BBQ in the area. Or any other good eats for that matter.

Thanks!

redray · Posted: May 17 2008 Post subject:

Good luck finding good Q in OBX. High Cotton in Southern Shores is ok, not too impressed with Pigmans in KDH although it has been around for years. Sooey's in Nags Head is awful. The place is dirty and the owner is surly. Jockey's Ribs are on par with Chili's. Do yourself a favor and eat seafood while you are there.

lantern · Posted: May 17 2008 Post subject:

It's been a bit since I was in Nags, but redray is about right!

I suggest eating at Prime Only at least once. If you plan on making some stuff yourself I think there was a place called The butcher's block that had some pretty good meat selections.

That's about all I can offer as far as Nags goes.

There's plenty of ways to have fun here though. Wink

hurl · Joined: 06 Jul 2007 Posts: 17

redray · Posted: May 23 2008 Post subject:

The Currituck BBQ Co. is located approx. 20-25 miles inland from OBX. You will pass it on the left as you are heading down on hwy 158. I have never eaten there only because of the location, not really convenient during the stay at the beach and I usually don't stop on the way down or leaving.

hurl · Joined: 06 Jul 2007 Posts: 17

98 Red Kettle · BBQ Fan Joined: 01 Sep 2006 Posts: 220

Jason_Florida · Newbie Joined: 12 Jan 2007 Posts: 78

happyscrappy · Joined: 02 May 2007 Posts: 1

If you feel like driving a little north of Nags Head you can hit up the Duck Deli. It's on your right hand side as you travel north up route 12. The parking lot is small and the place gets packed during rush hours. I go there at least once during the weeks that we spend down there. If you go, be sure to get some of the smoked wings.

Nate_bone · BBQ Fan Joined: 15 Dec 2007 Posts: 103

There are two places down there that I cannot remember the name for the life of me. If I remember right, one was in Avon and the other is further south. They were decent, but nothing special. If I had the resources, I would give some pretty serious thought to opening up a real Q place around Buxton (where the Hatteras Light is located).

I'll definitely agree to going to Howard's. Between the ferry ride and the salt air and the great food and great beer, that's a fantastic place to go. In fact, I was just there about 2 weeks ago. And I have the oyster shooter glass to prove it... Very Happy

BigOrson · Posted: Jun 04 2008 Post subject:

Nate_bone · BBQ Fan Joined: 15 Dec 2007 Posts: 103

I can see how that would've happened back then. That was right about the time I started going there to camp. The biggest problems I've had when there always had to do with storms and the mosquitos - folks sell shirts with a picture of a mosquito that says "State Bird". I haven't been too aware of power outages, though.

Of course, I'd move there in a heartbeat if I could.

anntaylor · Joined: 13 Oct 2010 Posts: 1

so what happened with the shirt? while camping it is a must thing there always some mosquitoes for enjoying you your camping.

Kevan · BBQ Fan Joined: 04 Oct 2008 Posts: 357 Location: Md

Do not I repeat do not stop at Currituck BBQ It is beyond lame. High Cotton is not bad. Pig Mans is about like everyone else says, kinda weak.
Hit the Rundown Cafe in Kitty Hawk. Just about next door to High Cotton. Caribean place and purty good eats.
Enjoy the beach!