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**Dinner**
Dinner for the Outer Banks visitor means seafood and almost every Outer Banks Restaurant serves seafood. These 6 serve it with a special flair and all also serve a variety of other entres that offer something for everyone. You will not go wrong eating at any of these establishments Peguin Isle It won't surprise many Outer Banks regulars that 2 of the restaurants on this list are run by Mike Kelly. Penguin Isle is located on the soundside in Nags Head around the 15 MP. It features creative american cuisine using the finest seafood, meats and poultry. Try one of the homemade pasta dishes or luxuriate in a classic like beef oscar. The wine list is world class. If you don't know what to order listen to your server's recomendations, here they are all highly trained. If you can, stop by early and sit on the deck outside and watch the windsurfers on the water. There are few more relaxing spots on the Outer Banks Windmill Point Just south of Penguin Isle this barn like structure houses the original bar from the SS United States as well as the ships bell. The furniture in the lounge upstairs also came from the ship. This atmosphere of luxury extends to the food and service as well. The chefs at Windmill Point creative, try Duck Vanischak or the Pecan chicken breast. Shrimp and local seafood are featured in season. Plan to wait in season as this place is no secret. But it is worh it. Owens Rest This Outer Banks standard has been pleasing palates for over 40 years. Owens is where locals go for a big night out. As with all the restaraunts on the list the service is outstanding. The atmosphere at Owens is candles and tablecoths. Formal dining in a relaxed atmosphere. No crowded tables or hurried servers. Try the craqb remick or prime rib. The seafood platter will be prepared to perfection. Leave time for dinner and try to leave room for desert. Kelly's Outer Banks Restaurant and Tavern Kelly's is the one by which all restaurants on the Outer Banks are measured. The food, atmosphere and service offer the best the Outer Banks has to offer. Not everyone puts Kellys on their 5 best restaurant lists but everybody sends people there when someone asks where to go to eat. You simply will not get a bad meal. Try the seafood platter or a pasta dish and you will wonder why anyone else even tries. Mike Kelly takes great pains making sure his business is ready for you. Unlike many places almost all his employees are year round employees. Their maturity and commitment make the difference between an average meal and an outstanding meal If you don't go anywhere else for dinner go to Kelly's. Flying Fish Cafe. This upscale eatery on the edge of French Fry alley began life as a pizza joint but baby look at you now. Flying Fish maintains high standards for their fine dining dinners. Expect the unexpected. Fresh seafood prepared with flair and served with a smile. This is the place to bring your business partner when you want to impress her. Or a great spot for a romantic tryst (except it is always full) They know you care when you go to the very best. Jockeys Ribs I don't kmnow why I am telling you about Jockeys Ribs.. All I am doing is making my wait longer. If my freinds find out that I am publicizing the place they may lynch me At one time "Ribs" was the best kept secret on the Outer Banks but the word is leaking out from satisfied customers. This is the place to come for barbecued ribs and chicken as well as grilled seafood and other specialties. My favorite is the seafood gumbo complete with crawfish and just the right spices. This is fun eating. Lots of napkins and use your hands kind of food. Located on the Beach road just south of Jockeys Ridge (Ridge/Ribs get it?) this little place seats about 50 for dinner only. Come early as waiting lines the rule in season. Order anything you want just don't take the last order of gumbo.

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