This is a really cool place. I have a few tips after being here. Bring some kinda shoes that are throw aways. Crocs and sandals are useless in sand. The sand is not smooth like the beach it’s more gritty and sharp in places. Absolutely beautiful views from on top. We flew kites from on top and what a blast it was. Definitely can see why the Wright Brothers got flight near by. It’s a lot of walking here and it’s on soft sand so it really slows you down.

The tallest sand dunes in Eastern US are a beautiful sight to see. Been coming to Jockey's Ridge since I've been grade school and it nice to see that this site is being well maintained. These dunes are not an easy feat but well worth the uphill climb. Definitely a place to visit for nature lovers, very serene. Great free adventure for solo, couple, or family trips!

I am working my way through the 42 state parks in Nc and we went to Jockeys Ridge yesterday and the evening before. The best time to go is about 30 minutes before the sun sets. It has amazing views with a 360 degree view of Nags Head. The trail is all sand so as recommended I walked barefoot. It says it takes about 30 mins to 1 hour to get to the very top…I think it took us about 25. We went back yesterday morning to find out how to find the buried castle. We parked at the kite shop and crossed the crosswalk and the castle (which is no longer buried) was just a few yards from the road. Pretty neat and worth the stop!

This is a really fun and unique thing to do in the area. Theres a board walk through trees from the visitor center to the dunes. It isn’t a far walk up the dunes. It’s beautiful to see the ocean on one side and the sound on the other at the top of the dunes. It’s quite windy at the top, I saw many kites. I went in October and it was a perfect temperature and I was able to walk barefoot on the dunes.

The kids (5 y.o. and 9 y.o.) found it to be really fun! Went in Nov but warm enough to run around barefoot. Wind was good for flying a kite which the boys loved to run and chase, along with running down steep banks. Took some time to explore other dunes (with growth) as well. Fun picture spot at the start/end of the Mountains to Sea Trail. Stopped afterwards at the Kitty Hawk Kites to walk across the road to visit the (currently exposed) old castle from the mini golf course. A fun spot to see the sound and ocean concurrently and discuss the narrowness of the islands. Saw several fighter planes and coast guard planes fly by as well.

Such a massive sand dune! The climb to the top wasn't bad. If you're able to do it, I would definitely try! There is an observation deck, where you can see part of the dune. This is a great option for those with mobility issues. I also would not be bringing a stroller. We brought a boogie board and a saucer sled to try and sled down but we didn't have any luck with those.

I’m from Virginia Beach, born and raised! I had no idea that this place existed 😲! It’s a hidden gem 💎! It’s beautiful! It’s like a little Sahara desert! I love the Outer Banks (OBX)!!! 😤☀️🌊🤘🏿

We visited just for some views on our last full day of vacation. It was 2 dollars per person just to sight see, which is good obviously. It was very nice! Beautiful and calm, even lined with fishermen and birds 🤣

Great Experience! Except for getting wet out at end of the pier from waves hitting the pier. Very good views! Read about the piers history. There is a small aquarium and retail shop. Had a good time. Cost to explore pier $2 per person.

One of the best pier and I would definitely visit again. Restrooms and outdoor shower areas, even fishing pier has accessible restrooms and nearby restaurants. On a sunny day we were able to sit under pier as well which was great. Pier parking right near to beach and if its full, parking available nearby location as well.

Nice pier. Was popular for fishing. Nice walk to the end. Saw a guy catch a huge fish which drew quite a crowd. Cost $2 to walk on. More to fish. Aquarium was small but a nice touch. Shop was good also. The beach either side was exceptional.

What a fascinating store. This might be my favorite store I’ve ever been too. It is definitely the best store in the Outer Banks. They make things out of recycled materials like driftwood and sea glass. I will definitely be coming back here next year. Also there is something for everyone’s budget starting with a $5 sea glass hair clip. Make sure you check out the outside area also.

Labor Day, took the 1hr 45 minute road trip from Norfolk VA to OBX Jeannette’s Pier, unplanned…well worth the trip. Adult son loves to fish and excited about a new location, enjoyed casting into the deep ocean off the pier. Mom and I hung out on the beach: NO crowds, CLEAN and peaceful. Enjoyed the mini-aquarium and gift shop.

Beautiful new Pier Nice gift shop A couple of large, gorgeous fish tanks with local fish. Beautiful beach surrounding the pier Nice parking lot beautiful bathrooms

It was a quaint visit. There were a few areas one had to watch their step, but it was an awesome experience. My son and I loved the gallery. It had seating periodically that one could rest if needed. Of course we visited at an off season. There was all genres of art. There were cels from well known cartoons, sculpture, all types of paintings as well.

An amazing place. So much variety of art and others to choose from. My wife and I bought several items. Well worth a stop and see. Plan on an hour or so to see everything. Everyone is friendly and helpful, and they wrapped what we bought so well for travel home.

This gallery has a lot of beautiful artwork, and is very inspiring to visit. It was quiet when we were there, and I liked that. The floor is concrete (with some nice rugs), so you don’t need to worry about coming in from the beach. The owner or manager took time to explain to me what engravings are and how they are made! They are very lovely!

Always shop here everytime we visit the Outer Banks. Wonderful art gallery!!! Andy and Lucy 😎😎😎😎😎 Thanks for the comeback Seaside...hoping to return this Spring...as always, you'll be our first stop!!!!! 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

Very large gallery of 12 rooms from all over the world, at a wide variety of price points or styles. Lithographs from Picasso/Chagall/Miro, some Ohio ceramics, very high end animal watercolors. You can certainly find something for your walls. The staff is very professional, as we were welcomed by two courteous ladies. I'll happily bring visitors there.

"Second generation" patron of this wonderful gallery. I remember visiting with my parents while on vacation. As an adult (40 years later), I try to get by when I'm in town and purchase online frequently. Friendly and knowledgeable family-owned gallery with beautiful pieces. Most of the art work my parents collected, which have been passed down to my sister an me, was purchased from Seaside. Highly highly recommend.

One of my favorite places.... amazing art with recycled pieces... Some talented folks... Love the fun things that people create! Great place to check out!

Well maintained trails and great for taking our dog on a little hike with us. We took trail 5 out to a little beach area. The paths were marked well and easy to follow. Only downside is that because it’s marshy, there are definitely bugs, so plan ahead and maybe try to go during cooler weather to avoid the buggies.

What an awesome place for hiking. Beautiful scenery, well marked trails. Highly recommend this place if you enjoy nature. The only issue is that the trail becomes a sand trap, very hard to walk through and the trail circled back to the sand and we had to go through it twice. Parking is also limited.

Hiking Trail Review Sweetgum Swamp to Blueberry Ridge Trail - 3.5 miles Trailhead was very easy to find with a large and extensive parking area. Parking was free. Little information area at the start of the trail. The trail itself was easy and shaded. Lots of mosquitoes and several snakes on the trail. Take it slow or you might step on one like I almost did. Great experience and very pretty views.

To those who love hiking and all things woodsy, this place is a hidden gem. The trails are not long so take your time near the ponds at the visitors center. You can easily find frogs, snakes, and fascinating insects. We were there on a weekday and not many other folks were there. We hiked trails 1 - 3. My advice is to bring lots of water and apply bug spray. Be warned; The tallest in the group will run into may spiderwebs. We hiked in 90 degree heat and were hot and sweaty at the end but the majority of the trails are shady.

A great hike with the east coast hiking group. A long sugar sand hill on one of the trails and the Tillett family homestead and family burial ground. A lot of fun with the group of hikers (and followed it up with lunch at Awful Arthur’s).

We just came across it while in town for my brothers baby shower. It was a cool find and we will be back when we have more time to explore.

We loved our time here. It is a beautiful place and few miles from the ocean, tucked in behind a neighborhood in Nags Head. Parking was a little tricky since it was quite busy when we went. Several trails, including paved, handicap accessible ones. Beautiful scenery, a great place to get into the woods and stretch your legs. Free. Highly recommend!

The view is beautiful, but doesn’t worth to pay $3 for the entrance. I got so frustrated! I thought it was free like other piers I have been to. There is an old man (seemed rude to me) who asks for your admission ticket and says it is valid for all day long. You’re going to come across with a plenty of red necks and tourists fishing and staring you. The only thing I enjoyed was the great view. I don’t recommend, unless you want to pay for it.

There are a lot of jelly fish currently. There were a lot of fisherman on the pier. It was quite cool to walk to the end of the pier at night. You could feel the competition in the air.

Besides an incredibly grumpy old man running the bait shop this place is great. He was very rude to my special needs son which is completely unnecessary. Not a great impression for the first thing you have to encounter when getting a ticket to the pier. That said a lady on the pair who is married to a worker at TWs tackle was unbelievably ki d to my son and set his rig up to fish. Thank you ma'am.

Cool little pier to watch the surfers and fisherfolk, especially if you stop by Captain Andy's to grab a drink prior. We were up here the week prior to a tropical storm / hurricane so the swells were a little bit bigger than usual. But it was a treat to see the full force of nature in all her power.

Nice fishing pier easy located in Nags Head. Friendly staff. $3 to walk out, $15 to fish. Lots of parking directly in front of the entrance.

I didn't walk out on the pier but it is certainly a pretty spot on the beach to walk to and snap some photos.

Beautiful, clean, wide open beaches ♥️. People were catching fish off the pier.

This is a beautiful restaurant on the water. We waited about 30 minutes to get seated which was not bad. We ordered drinks at the bar and they were delicious. We ordered hush puppies for an appetizer and they tasted hard and stale with a freezer taste to them. We ordered the crab cake sandwich and chicken dish and the crab cake sandwich was delicious while the chicken was a bit dry. Overall we enjoyed our experience here.

I can see why Miller’s Waterfront Restaurant is such a local favorite! Excellent food, great service, and a beautiful setting. We arrived just in time to watch the sunset over the sound, which made the evening even better. The she-crab soup was incredible, rich and flavorful. The Miller’s house salad was just to my taste: fresh greens with fruit, dried cranberries, walnuts, feta, and a raspberry vinaigrette. I ordered the Trawl Boat dish, which was perfect for sampling: a crab cake, four large scallops, and six shrimp, all cooked to perfection, with mashed red potatoes and mixed squash on the side. My husband loved his scallops (a generous dozen), perfectly broiled. Service was friendly and efficient, and the whole experience felt relaxed and genuine. Highly recommend!

Wow! Love this place!! The atmosphere, especially with the outdoor seating overlooking the sound or upstairs open bar offer fantastic views. The food is also excellent whether you're grabbing lunch or a nice dinner, there are a lot of items to choose from. The staff are friendly, courteous and professional. I highly recommend stopping in for a bite!!

Food was amazing!!! Had the tuna nachos and tempura green beans for appetizers, both were so good. My husband got the mahi caprese sandwich, I had the filet mignon sliders. We loved both our meals and would recommend the filet sliders for a more filling option and the mahi sandwich for a lighter option but both were phenomenal. Our waitresss was so nice and the view can't be beat!

We dined here on our annual group trip. It was a large party of 24 people. The staff and management took very good care of us. Amazing service and delicious food and the sunset view was the cherry on top. We all enjoyed this place and will visit again the next time we are in town. You truly have some new fans Iin Raleigh, NC 🔥💯🔥💯

Little overrated for quality of food. Excellent location. Limited parking lot for size of restaurant. We had to wait a little to get seated. While waiting you can enjoy outdoor patio with live music and good views. We went there for dinner and it was weekend so it was busy. Food however is mediocre. Masa fried soft shell crab was good but everything else had no flavors. Felt like eating over fried food. I am guessing same oil was used over and over. There are much better options in outer banks for good food.

I can’t say enough about this restaurant. The food was delicious, it was so good we had both lunch and dinner during our weekend stay. if they served breakfast, we probably would’ve eaten there again. Can’t wait for the next visit 😋 Tonya Toney eXp Realty Williamsburg

The best food we have had in the Outer Banks. My husband and I were in town for a week, so it was convenient that we could snag seats at the bar. It was lively, but not distracting. The bartender (Alex) was great! Mussels - 10/10 Crab and Pimento Cheese Dip - 8/10 Beef Bulgogi (special) - 10/10 Crab cake - 8/10 ( wish it would have had more of a crust) Spinach and Arugula salad with Shrimp - 10/10 Will go back here every single time we visit the Outer Banks.

Courtney our waitress was excellent! As well as the food. Was the best seafood dinner we have ever had! And that is no exaggeration...😎🎉☄️⛱️👍 We loved every bite and the mussels were amazing! Can't wait to come again! Everyone needs some Blue Moon more than once in a lifetime, Billy Myers

Everyday we drove by lunch time or dinner time, the parking lot was packed. We decided to visit for lunch. The fried calamari was very good & different, served with a lemon butter sauce underneath the crispy calamari. The oyster Rockefeller was also very good with large fresh oysters & fresh spinach covered with breadcrumbs, cheese & sauce. My salad with blackened shrimps was so good. I would order it again. Wife ordered the swordfish & grits with collard greens. Grits were on the sweet side with the Cajun honey sauce. Greens were cooked perfectly. 2 thumbs up!

Bit on the loud side but, it was Saturday lunch/dinner time. Wait was 45 minutes so, we opted to go to the bar instead, where there was no wait to be seated. Were served by the bartender, who was very friendly and efficient. Food was great, portions good but, price was bit on high side. Being that they're basically in a touristy town, we weren't surprised. I got fish & chips, wife got a salad and we both shared Oysters Rockefeller and had diet cokes, since we don't drink alcohol. Food arrived warm, oysters first then our dinners. Totaled @$50 with tip @$6

Our second visit in 2 days! Excellent food, great service! Our server, Jamie did an outstanding job with our large dinner party! Thanks for a memorable meal!!

Our second year visiting the new location... Great yard and patio/deck and very accommodating of our hounds! They'll even do a pup-burger or a chicken breast for your doggos. Excellent food and attentive service, be sure to check the specials (Wahoo Mac!) and don't miss the Mahi-BLT!

Walked in and was told it was a 2-2.5 hour wait ... that was a first. We decided to hang out around the bar and wait for somebody to leave. After about a 30 minute wait, our patience was rewarded. We ordered at the bar and decided to go with three appetizers and split a main course. The brussel sprouts were just delicious. There was a heaping portion and they were cooked perfectly. The Buffalo Shrimp were big and tasty ... I would have preferred a little more heat, but they were tasty. The Oysters Rockefeller were also, very good! We split the Seaside Bucatini. It had scallops, shrimp, artichokes, and grilled tomatoes in a pesto sauce. Really, really good! I think they could figure out a better system for seating, but its a tourist town. You can expect long waits. Can't wait to return to the Blue Moon Beach Grill!

My family and I came to OBX for a holiday weekend. We were so excited to eat here after specifically looking for locally owned restaurants with fresh caught fish, and reading about the restaurant and family on the website. First, let me clarify since I’ve seen this brought up in replies by the restaurant: my husband and I love nothing better than fresh caught seafood, and have eaten everywhere from Venice, to Hawaii, to St Lucia, including countless times on the southeast coast of the US. We are not “unaccustomed” to fresh fish’s flavor as the owner suggests on other reviews. The website advertises panoramic views and their outdoor area, and while I may have been confused, it was definitely misleading when we arrived to discover there were no outdoor tables. Still, we figured the food would be good and fresh. We were eating with our 18 month old son with special needs. We had to ask for a high chair for him 3x. We had to ask for a straw for him 2x. I am 3 years sober, and was happy to have found a single mocktail on their lmenu, but when I asked about an unknown ingredient, the waiter told me, “yeah I wouldn’t know” and walked away. We were brought our meals pretty quickly, which was nice, but in my husband’s words, “It looks like it came from a retirement home cafeteria” (pics attached). We both ordered off of the fresh Saturday specials menu (that they posted on their social media that day); mine was yellowtail served with scalloped potatoes and squash and his was tilefish on top of grits…except they weren’t. I was served a gray, watery, undercooked tuna steak with mashed sweet potatoes and sliced pickles and onions sitting in a bowl of vinegar. I didn’t know what my husband ordered, so I asked him if his soup was good, only to discover it wasn’t soup (check the picture). I asked the waiter, “wasn’t this supposed to come with scalloped potatoes?” He said, “I don’t know, did you read the description?” I didn’t have the menu still, so I said nevermind, but when checking it later on their social media, I saw I was right. My husband managed to stomach some bites of his food, and my toddler ravenously ate their fries; I didn’t eat anything. As soon as we got back to our hotel 30 minutes away, my perfectly healthy husband and son had explosive diarrhea. I have IBS and felt perfectly fine, so I guess you can decide for yourself what variables contributed to that. I had hoped for genuine care for the food and location like I’ve experienced at other family owned restaurants, instead we visited a tourist trap that makes garbage fodder. Maybe their fish was fresh caught at one point, but certainly not by the time that it made it to our plates.

Great food. Their flounder was very good. Enjoyed them being open and not packed as others were waiting to get in. Wanted a good seafood place. My kids had chicken of course. Our waiter was overwhelmed some and couldn’t find him when we needed him. That’s why I gave low stars for service. Good and atmosphere was great and even have a little shop inside. Would recommend going.

My family and I were enjoying coffee at Charis Coffee in Manteo while deciding on a place to grab dinner. I asked the local barista where to go and without hesitation he said, "Cedar Cafe". He told us that they had the best chef in the area and served fresh local food which piqued our interest for sure. Another Barista rattled off a few other places that she had to think for a while to list but the gentleman gave solid reasons why not to go to them. So we excitedly went to Basnight's Cedar Cafe. The restaurant was spacious allowing us to have easy conversation. The windows on both sides of the restaurant were viewable from our table and the views were beautiful. Our server was excellent. She was born and raised in the area and had wonderful things to say. When I asked her what she would eat if she were sitting down for dinner, she offered two suggestions without hesitation and I ordered one. The Snowy Grouper was fantastic, the sides were also phenomenal! I loved that they told us who caught the fish that day in the menu. Everyone enjoyed their meal. When we left, we noticed their pesticide free vegetable garden where they grow their own produce to use in their dishes. It doesn't get fresher than that! We look forward to our next visit for sure.

After waiting for only 30 minutes, which is nothing here at the OBX, we were seated at a table by a window. We were greeted by a nice server, but felt rushed to make decisions on what to order. I had a question between two things on the menu, she recommended the entree that was a special (rockfish topped with a crab sauce). The meal was tasteless. My baked potato was not quite baked long enough, and the fish was cooked very well but just was nothing special at all…hardly something I would recommend to someone. The jerk swordfish was good, but the one an only meal we would return for was the shrimp and grits…which I normally don’t care for (consistency thing for me). But they were very good and a large portion of meat. I think we just had an off night because this place came highly recommended by friends. We may try it again some time in the future but not any time soon, with all the other options.

Fantastic place to eat! Menu was vast and offered really good specials. I had the Flounder stuffed with crab imperial. Food was incredible. Menu even shows the name of the fisherman who caught the fish. Live music was great touch to the bar area. Must visit, but visit early. They open around 4pm

My husband and 12 year old son took a charter this morning and caught their dinner. After calling around for hours we finally found this establishment that would cook their catch. Colton walked in bouncing with joy wearing a smile from ear to ear with his fish in hand. Carolyn recognized him immediately and made a big deal about him catching his own dinner. She went out of her way to share his excitement throughout the restaurant! Then we met Jeff and Stacy (server in training) who continued to share the excitement of Colton’s accomplishments with the fish. The food was delicious, the service was impeccable, but the way they made our child feel on top of the world was above and beyond anything we ever expected! We will be back on our trip next year! Highly recommend this restaurant!!!!

Great dining experience, everything was great ! Our server Jeff was excellent. A definite must stop if you are in the area.

Love the outdoor upper bar seating! It has great views of the ocean! Food was good, service was great! The bar tender made me a Cat 5 drink off the old menu and it was glorious!! Will definitely be one of our stops each trip!

Dog friendly and amazing food. They had gluten free options for me and a menu for our pup. Her chicken and rice was served on a frisbee she gets to take home. The Mulligan burger was amazing and the obx crush. So good! Service was amazing! Joe and Denise are wonderful. We had such a great time. Will be back when we are in the area!

We had the Creole Shrimp & Grits and the Mulligan Burger. The Creole Shrimp & Grits was amazing (my wife couldn't stop raving). The burger was very good. It didn't stand out to me in any particular way but it was very solid. Our waitress was very helpful and friendly, great service!

We came here for the dog menue and were so pleasantly surprised. The pups were truly welcome on the upper deck. Given bowls of water and of course we ordered off the pup menu 🥰. There were so many dogs we loved it.

Mulligan‘s was a great place for dinner with my family for our final night in the Outer Banks in Nags Head. Our waitress was very attentive. We got to sit on an outside upper deck patio and we had views of the ocean and a nice breeze. I had a cocktail called the painkiller and it was awesome. I ordered the coastal Carolina shrimp and grits which came with shrimp and andouille sausage. My meal was cooked well and it tasted so good. It was my first time having grits and I approve the meal was more than I could eat in one sitting and I definitely had leftovers to take home for later

Ate here last with a family group of 9. Got there about 5:15 and didn't have to wait long but sat at two tables next to each other on the upstairs patio which we actually preferred. Waitress was attentive and pleasant. Most of the food was delicious-my dad said his side fries weren't warm enough but besides that everything was delish. Everyone was very happy with this restaurant choice. Tiki bar on the 2nd floor that is pet friendly as well.

Really cute restaurant with very friendly staff! The food has slight issues, but it was decent if you’re looking for a place to eat. We got the fish and chips and the tuna bites as an appetizer. The fish that came with the fish and chips was delicious and the portions were very generous. The fries however were extremely chewy and stale. The hush puppies that came with the meal were very good. The Tuna bites however were almost completely raw in the center. I know some people prefer tuna a little on the undercooked side, but these were just completely raw and cold. Overall, not a bad place to stop if you’re in the area.

Beautiful waterfront location, music on the backdeck and a 1 hr wait ( tell ya anything) the hostess offered bar seating since it was already 6:30....we accepted. Lucy the bartender/server was great. They offer a version of a mini meal but I still had 9 fried shrimp. Fried, not greasy, hush puppies and fries. Hubby had a pasta dish in a cream sauce, both were very good. It was a good stop for our first night and we darted across the highway to catch the sunset. No tall tales here...just good food

We had the most wonderful server, I believe her name was Susan. She put up with our crazy (and polite) party. The food was absolutely sublime. You did have to wait a bit but the view was great so we didn’t mind it. If you love crab dip, I highly recommend.

I went here with my wife. Everything was excellent. We were told a 30 min wait which only turned out to be 10. Beautiful waiting area outside in the back with a bar. Food came out very fast which I wondered if it would affect the quality. It did not disappoint. Everything was great. The service was great. Our waitress was great. This very well may have become my favorite restaurant of all time. We were planning to go back probably tomorrow evening. I can’t say enough about this place. It’s a beautiful restaurant. They also seem to have one of the best systems for handling large crowds and getting folks seated and getting their food that I’ve ever seen

Was told an hour wait, got in within 5 minutes. Got a lovely booth with a great view of the water. Our waitress was absolutely amazing, super attentive and kind to our family. The food was incredible, the seafood tasted fresh and the crab cakes were some of the best I've had. Highly recommend!

What an amazing restaurant! Go early as there are high wait times because it is THAT good! The nice thing is if there is a wait there’s an outdoor bar and pier with seating and live music. The surf and turf was unbelievable and was on special for such a great deal! The lobster bisque and she crab soup were also delicious. Staff was extremely friendly!

Delicious food and waitress was friendly and attentive. Restaurant is right on the water with fishing pier out back. You can dress however you want here, dress up or casual, and you'll fit in. Sometimes can be long lines to get in, but well worth the wait. The building itself could use a refresher, but I also feel like a great seafood place looks like this place though too.

Based on previous visits, we knew that Tale of the Whale was very popular and could often have long waits. Since we had a party of 10, we did call ahead seating, calling at 9:30am to get on the list for 5:45pm. We arrive at 5:45pm and were promptly seated. We were seated in a large room which appeared to be reserved for large groups. While it was a bit noisy, there was ample space and we never felt crowded despite being in the room with probably 80 others. The table setting, while simple, was very nice with crisp white linens. The service was very prompt, and several guests in our party were able to customize their orders to get exactly what they wanted. I ordered a side salad to start and the stuffed flounder, which came with mashed potatoes and green beans, as the entree. The salad was fresh and refreshing. The flounder, stuffed with crab meat and covered with a sherry cream sauce, was perfect as ever. Note that it does have a fairly strong sherry flavor, which I loved, but may not be for everyone. We return yearly to Tale of the Whale for its outstanding service and consistently good food. We’ll be back next year!