Kill Devil Hills Guidebook
Food scene
Locally owned sandwich shop with a huge selection of options and generous portions. Perfect for dining in, taking out, or an amazing beach lunch.
53 locals recommend
Country Deli
1900 S Croatan HwyLocally owned sandwich shop with a huge selection of options and generous portions. Perfect for dining in, taking out, or an amazing beach lunch.
A local favorite well worth the usual wait at the door. From cheese steak eggrolls, to their famous wings and scrumptious burgers and crab cakes - you cannot go wrong with a meal here!
226 locals recommend
The Kill Devil Grill
2008 S Virginia Dare TrailA local favorite well worth the usual wait at the door. From cheese steak eggrolls, to their famous wings and scrumptious burgers and crab cakes - you cannot go wrong with a meal here!
Everyone loves Mama Kwans! Great for groups and families, and famous for their fish tacos. Friendly service, quality food and fair prices.
159 locals recommend
Mama Kwan's Tiki Bar & Grill
1701 S Croatan HwyEveryone loves Mama Kwans! Great for groups and families, and famous for their fish tacos. Friendly service, quality food and fair prices.
A wonderful option for the whole family! Choose between indoor dining or the beautiful backyard complete with cornhole in the sand, plenty of seating and a huge wooden pirate ship for the kids to play on. The food is great, the atmosphere is fun and laid back and there is often live music at night.
227 locals recommend
Outer Banks Brewing Station
600 S Croatan HwyA wonderful option for the whole family! Choose between indoor dining or the beautiful backyard complete with cornhole in the sand, plenty of seating and a huge wooden pirate ship for the kids to play on. The food is great, the atmosphere is fun and laid back and there is often live music at night.
The cheese danish is incredible and the soft baked pretzels cannot be beat. Proof Bakery is the best on the island and serves up everything from coffee and donuts to burgers and breakfast sandwiches.
10 locals recommend
Proof Bakery
402 S Croatan HwyThe cheese danish is incredible and the soft baked pretzels cannot be beat. Proof Bakery is the best on the island and serves up everything from coffee and donuts to burgers and breakfast sandwiches.
Some argue this is the best pizza on the island! Slice is delicious. They offer something for everyone - both thin and thick crust pizza, appetizers, salads, subs and dessert. No dine in, but outdoor seating is available as well as delivery and take out.
75 locals recommend
Slice Pizzeria
710 South Croatan HighwaySome argue this is the best pizza on the island! Slice is delicious. They offer something for everyone - both thin and thick crust pizza, appetizers, salads, subs and dessert. No dine in, but outdoor seating is available as well as delivery and take out.
An Outer Banks favorite! Everyone loves Pigman's. The perfect stop on the way into town, and a great place to feed the entire family. Indoor and outdoor seating, picnics to go, ribs, cold beer, sandwiches and platters. And don't forget to order a side of the potato salad - it's amazing!
25 locals recommend
Pigman's Bar-B-Que
1606 S Croatan HwyAn Outer Banks favorite! Everyone loves Pigman's. The perfect stop on the way into town, and a great place to feed the entire family. Indoor and outdoor seating, picnics to go, ribs, cold beer, sandwiches and platters. And don't forget to order a side of the potato salad - it's amazing!
A must stop for an after dinner frozen custard, or a daytime burger fries and custard lunch! Kill Devil's is a long time favorite of tourists and locals alike. Great for kids and families, and the perfect end to a perfect beach day.
53 locals recommend
Kill Devil's Frozen Custard & Beach Fries
1002 S Croatan HwyA must stop for an after dinner frozen custard, or a daytime burger fries and custard lunch! Kill Devil's is a long time favorite of tourists and locals alike. Great for kids and families, and the perfect end to a perfect beach day.
Melt in your mouth burgers and a huge array of cold beer in this funky beach road burger joint. There is a great backyard with plenty of seating and live music, as well as an eclectic inside bar and dining area. Perfect for families and groups!
79 locals recommend
Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint KDH
800 S Virginia Dare TrailMelt in your mouth burgers and a huge array of cold beer in this funky beach road burger joint. There is a great backyard with plenty of seating and live music, as well as an eclectic inside bar and dining area. Perfect for families and groups!
One of the best restaurants on the island! The Salt Box offers a seasonally rotating menu of local seafood , fresh produce and incredible food. They serve brunch, lunch and dinner and reservations are highly recommended.
90 locals recommend
The SaltBox Cafe
1469 Colington RdOne of the best restaurants on the island! The Salt Box offers a seasonally rotating menu of local seafood , fresh produce and incredible food. They serve brunch, lunch and dinner and reservations are highly recommended.
Some of the best coffee there is! A cute, fun coffee shop open 7 days a week for dine in or take out. Family friendly, and serves baked goods.
103 locals recommend
Ashley’s Espresso Parlour & All-Time Roasting Co.
100 E Helga StSome of the best coffee there is! A cute, fun coffee shop open 7 days a week for dine in or take out. Family friendly, and serves baked goods.
No trip is complete without a visit to The Jolly Roger! The décor is as eclectic as the menu. Long time favorite, great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Lots of specials, live music and karaoke!
72 locals recommend
The Jolly Roger Restaurant
1836 N Virginia Dare TrailNo trip is complete without a visit to The Jolly Roger! The décor is as eclectic as the menu. Long time favorite, great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Lots of specials, live music and karaoke!
Wonderful ambiance and fresh local ingredients, perfect for an upscale dinner while on vacation. Reservations strongly recommended! Try the crab cakes and the she crab soup!
90 locals recommend
The Colington Cafe
1029 Colington RdWonderful ambiance and fresh local ingredients, perfect for an upscale dinner while on vacation. Reservations strongly recommended! Try the crab cakes and the she crab soup!
Classy and upscale dinner spot with mouth watering steaks and seafood.
111 locals recommend
JK's Restaurant
1106 S Croatan HwyClassy and upscale dinner spot with mouth watering steaks and seafood.
Sightseeing
Visit the spot where Wilbur and Orville made their world-changing first flights for a little bit of education and knowledge on your vacation.
493 locals recommend
Wright Brothers Memorial
1000 N Croatan HwyVisit the spot where Wilbur and Orville made their world-changing first flights for a little bit of education and knowledge on your vacation.
Take a stroll through one of the largest remaining maritime forests on the East Coast. A gorgeous shaded oasis!
122 locals recommend
Nags Head Woods Preserve Dedicated Nature Preserve
Take a stroll through one of the largest remaining maritime forests on the East Coast. A gorgeous shaded oasis!
Play
Destination Fun Laser Tag & 3D
1217 S Croatan HwyTake a spin on the train while you play a rousing game of putt putt!
55 locals recommend
Lost Treasure Golf
1600 N Croatan HwyTake a spin on the train while you play a rousing game of putt putt!
Not just a skate park! Aviation park has something for everyone. A wonderful dog park, skate park, roller hockey rink, play ground, paved walkway, and turtle pond. Plus a beautiful shaded garden to stroll through.
10 locals recommend
Aviation skatepark
103 Veterans DrNot just a skate park! Aviation park has something for everyone. A wonderful dog park, skate park, roller hockey rink, play ground, paved walkway, and turtle pond. Plus a beautiful shaded garden to stroll through.
Shopping
Birthday Suits
801 Ocean TrailThe locals favorite place to shop for the perfect bathing suit.