It's not often you get to go on a dream vacation, and often when you think you are, it turns into a nightmare. One of the things that matters most to me, is knowing where to get the good eats while I'm there. A few bad meals on vacation can really leave a bad taste in your mouth.
Welcome in Tortuga's Lie. Nestled on a side street in Nags Head, North Carolina; you're not going to find this place unless you're looking for it. It's an adorable little building that screams everything I dream about when I dream about the beach and beach food. It's tiny, so be prepared to wait. Grab a drink from the bar and chill outside, watching the stars. The wait will be worth it if you just relax and wait.
The inside decor is made up of beach items and old licence plates line the ceilings and rafters, many with odes to the water and sand. Deffinitelty take it all in while you're waiting for the bar to steam up your favorite crabs, shrimps or oysters from the raw bar. I love this place.
The meals are simple, but delicious. The importance is in the fresh seafood and you're going to love it.
My wife went with some delicious Tuna, paired with some whipped potatoes and fresh veggies.
I went with my beach food favorite, fish tacos! We also got an amazing platter of everything steamed, various crab legs and shrimp; that's where it's at! Do yourself a favor next time you're in the Outer Banks and get yourself to Tortuga's Lie!
3016 South Virginia Dare Trail
Nags Head, NC 27959
(252) 441-7299
