The Dunes Restaurant

The Dunes Restaurant We are a 45 season old family run business! We offer local food and southern favorites. The Dunes Restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner!
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We've been a family tradition for over 40 years on the Outer Banks! We have an amazing, varied and affordable breakfast and dinner menus! We would love to be part of your Outer Banks memories this year! We currently are not able to offer the breakfast buffet or all you eat crab legs, but have many of your favorites!

☀️ Vacation season is in full swing, and the grills are hot, the coffee is brewing, and the tables are filling with memo...
06/06/2026

☀️ Vacation season is in full swing, and the grills are hot, the coffee is brewing, and the tables are filling with memories! ☀️

For generations, families have made The Dunes part of their Outer Banks tradition—starting the day with a hearty Southern breakfast and ending it with a delicious dinner shared with family and friends.

Whether you’re continuing a tradition or creating new memories for the very first time, we can’t wait to welcome you through our doors.

🥞 Breakfast served daily (except Tuesdays)starting at 7 AM
🍤 Dinner served Tuesday –Saturday
🏖️ Located in the heart of Nags Head

Who’s making The Dunes part of their Outer Banks vacation this year? Let us know where you’re visiting from in the comments! ❤️

Three generations, one tradition 💙The heart of The Dunes Restaurant has always been family. From grandfather to father t...
05/27/2026

Three generations, one tradition 💙

The heart of The Dunes Restaurant has always been family. From grandfather to father to son, the Pritchard family tradition continues right here in the restaurant serving generations of Outer Banks visitors and locals alike.

There’s something special about seeing family working side by side, carrying on the memories, hard work, and hospitality that have made The Dunes a tradition for so many families over the years.

Here’s to family, tradition, and making memories that last for generations 🌊🍳

Memorial Day weekend is here 🇺🇸☀️Whether you’re kicking off your beach vacation with a hearty Southern breakfast or wind...
05/24/2026

Memorial Day weekend is here 🇺🇸☀️

Whether you’re kicking off your beach vacation with a hearty Southern breakfast or winding down the day with dinner and coastal favorites, The Dunes Restaurant is ready to welcome you!

Join us this weekend for the food, family traditions, and vacation memories that have made The Dunes part of the Outer Banks for generations 🌊🍳🦀

Open for Dinner tonight, Sunday and breakfast on Memorial Day! — come hungry!

The Viral Mystery Dumpling craze has arrived at The Dunes Restaurant 🥟✨They’ve been flying off the shelves and we are FU...
05/13/2026

The Viral Mystery Dumpling craze has arrived at The Dunes Restaurant 🥟✨

They’ve been flying off the shelves and we are FULLY stocked! Think you’ll be one of the lucky ones to find your favorite?

We currently have:
• Original
• Glitter
• Rainbow 🌈
• Minis

Stop in and grab yours before they disappear again! 👀

🦀 Tonight’s the night for soft CRAB! 🦀Fresh, local soft crabs are in the kitchen and ready for dinner service at The Dun...
05/12/2026

🦀 Tonight’s the night for soft CRAB! 🦀

Fresh, local soft crabs are in the kitchen and ready for dinner service at The Dunes Restaurant! Nothing says coastal vacation like cracking into a pile of sweet, salty, perfectly cooked crabs.

Grab your crew, roll up those sleeves, and join us for dinner tonight! 🌊🍽️

Y’all asked and we listened! 🙌Kids can now rep their favorite breakfast spot because The Dunes Restaurant tees are offic...
05/11/2026

Y’all asked and we listened! 🙌

Kids can now rep their favorite breakfast spot because The Dunes Restaurant tees are officially available in kids sizes! 👕

Perfect for beach days, vacation memories, and matching family photos. Stop in and grab one before they’re gone!

Celebrate Mom with a beachside breakfast tradition 💐This Mother’s Day, treat her to a relaxing morning at The Dunes Rest...
05/09/2026

Celebrate Mom with a beachside breakfast tradition 💐

This Mother’s Day, treat her to a relaxing morning at The Dunes Restaurant. From fluffy biscuits and gravy to all her Southern breakfast favorites, we’ll handle the cooking so you can focus on making memories together.

Bring Mom, bring the family, and start her day with something delicious and full of love 💙

Pick her out a gift too from Roxie’s Retail

Happy Mother’s Day from our family to yours!

Tonight’s specials!
05/09/2026

Tonight’s specials!

Make new vacation memories at The Dunes Restaurant 🌊For decades, families have made us part of their Outer Banks traditi...
05/07/2026

Make new vacation memories at The Dunes Restaurant 🌊

For decades, families have made us part of their Outer Banks tradition—starting mornings with hearty Southern breakfast and ending beach days with dinner together around the table.

This vacation season, keep the tradition going (or start a new one). Come hungry, bring your crew, and let us take care of the rest.

Breakfast & Dinner • Family memories served daily 💙

Address

7013 S Croatan Highway
Nags Head, NC
27959

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 12pm
Tuesday 4pm - 9pm
Wednesday 7am - 12pm
4pm - 9pm
Thursday 7am - 12pm
4pm - 9pm
Friday 7am - 12pm
4pm - 9pm
Saturday 7am - 12:30pm
4pm - 9pm
Sunday 7am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+12524411600

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