When and Why You Should Visit Kelly’s Outer Banks Restaurant and Tavern

Kelly’s Outer Banks Restaurant and Tavern has been a proud provider of Outer Banks cuisine as well as entertainment for more than 28 years. We enjoy serving a variety of Outer Banks dishes and providing coastal hospitality and performances.

Weekends

A common misconception during the summer season is that restaurants on the Outer Banks are busier during the weekends and on Mondays. However, the busiest time for restaurants during this season is Tuesday to Thursday. So come and enjoy a delicious Kelly’s Outer Banks Restaurant and Tavern cuisine anytime!

We also have great summer entertainment on the weekends. For more information on events at Kelly’s, click here.

Reservations

Reservations are welcome at Kelly’s Outer Banks Restaurant and Tavern by calling 252-441-4116. Online reservations are also available; they are accepted Monday to Friday until 3 p.m.

Mouth-watering Specialties

Kelly’s Outer Banks Restaurant and Tavern has a wide variety of Outer Banks cuisine that you do not want to miss. One of our favorites is the Coconut Fried Shrimp, which is a large Dare County shrimp that is dredged in flour, sweet coconut milk, and coconut.

Another favorite dish is the “Hatteras Style” Outer Banks Clam Chowder, which is a clear broth chowder that has vegetables, potatoes, and clams.

We serve a great Buffalo Fried Chicken sandwich, which is a deep, lightly breaded and fried chicken breast that is tossed in house Buffalo Sauce. It is served with blue cheese dressing.

We also recommend the Shrimp or Chicken Quesadilla. It is a Cajun-seared shrimp or chicken, and it is combined with cheddar cheese in a flour tortilla. It is served with pico de gallo and spring onion sour cream.

Another great dish to try is our Kelly Wings. The whole wing is served with celery and blue cheese dressing. We can make in different ways, such as BBQ.

One of our latest specials is the Pan-Seared Mahi with Crab and Spicy Thai Vegetable Salad. Visit Kelly’s Outer Banks Restaurant and try these meals and other delicious dishes!

Entertainment

Kelly’s is a great place to visit for diverse Outer Banks entertainment. Performers and entertainers who will be visiting Kelly’s during July and August include

• Cazhmiere;
• Mirage;
• Naomi Black; 
•  Carbon Jam;
•  Krunch;
• Tribal Seeds;
• Jonny Waters and Company;
• Pebble to Pearl;
• The Original Rhondels.

Kelly’s Outer Banks Restaurant and Tavern has a wide range of entertainment that you do not want to miss!

Catering

We are the premier caterer for northeastern North Carolina as well as certain areas in southeastern Virginia. We have accommodations within our Outer Banks Restaurant and Tavern for small gatherings as well as bigger events.

Kelly’s is a great place for many types of events, which include birthdays, anniversaries, wedding receptions, and business meetings. Through our catering service, we will personalize your meals for your event and needs. We will accommodate for your budget and your desired cuisine.

In addition, if you provide us with a special recipe you would like for us to make, we can make the dish for your event. Catering by Kelly’s Outer Banks Restaurant and Tavern will meet your needs and make sure you are happy with the cuisine.

Stop by at Kelly’s Outer Banks Restaurant and Tavern throughout the year for a diverse cuisine, a variety of entertainment and performances, and a great coastal hospitality experience. We hope to see you soon!

An Outer Banks Restaurant with Local Seafood Specials

The Outer Banks has many special features, and one of them is our fresh and local seafood. The Atlantic Ocean and the sounds that surround the Outer Banks are home to a diverse array of marine animals from mahi-mahi, shrimp, and tuna in the summer to flounder, clams, and oysters in the winter. There is always a wide variety of local and healthy seafood available on the Outer Banks.Kelly’s Restaurant, an Outer Banks restaurant, is proud to provide a variety of fresh Outer Banks seafood dishes and specials throughout the year.

Kelly’s Restaurant is a member of the Outer Banks Catch, a program that provides information about the advantages of local and seasonal seafood. Members of the Outer Banks Catch strive to inform others about the importance of buying seafood from local fisherman and the importance of buying seafood that is available in the season. Local seafood is healthier and has a better taste compared to frozen seafood that is shipped from other areas.More than 50 percent of the seafood options on the menu at Kelly’s Restaurant are local Outer Banks Catch. Kelly’s Restaurant understands the importance of fresh and local seafood. 

Kelly’s Restaurant is proud to provide fresh and healthy Outer Banks seafood to residents and visitors. We understand the importance of the fishing industry and serving fresh seafood dishes. For more than 28 years, we have provided delicious food, including local seafood, a casual dining experience, and a variety of entertainment. We are excited for you to try our Outer Banks seafood specials and know you will enjoy the fresh and local seafood that the Outer Banks offers. 

Seafood that is available during the summer in the Outer Banks includes grouper, blue crabs, Spanish mackerel, mahi-mahi, shrimp, and tuna. Kelly’s Restaurant enjoys preparing in-season seafood specials for residents and visitors. Recent seafood specials at Kelly’s Restaurant include a mixed grill of tuna, salmon, and shrimp with a wasabi cremefraiche served with starch and vegetable;garlic-seared mahi-mahi with jumbo lump crab and saffron-braised Belgium endive; a seafood bouillabaisse of sautéed clams, shrimp, and peppers in a saffron broth; a pan-fried jumbo soft shell crab dinner; and herb sautéed tilefish with marinated tomatoes and mozzarella with basil vinaigrette.

The fishing industry is an important industry in the Outer Banks, and it plays an important role in the local economy. The Outer Banks has many experienced commercial fishermen. According to the Outer Banks Catch, in 2001, which was the last time the state released a list of commercial fisherman based on the county, more than 1,000 commercial fishermen were located in Currituck, Dare, Hyde, and Tyrrell counties. Commercial fishermen help to provide the fresh seafood, such as crab, fish, clam, and shrimp, to Outer Banks residents and visitors. Commercial fishermen aim to provide the best and healthiest seafood to Outer Banks residents and visitors. 

Purchasing local Outer Banks seafood is a better choice compared to seafood from other areas because of local seafood’s numerous benefits. Local seafood is healthier, safer, andfresher compared to seafood that is shipped from other places. It is more sustainable. Eating seafood from our local water sources benefits the Outer Banks economy and the local fishing industry. Local seafood also has a better quality and a better taste compared to frozen seafood. 

Kelly’s Restaurant understands the importance and the benefits of local seafood and strives to provide local seafood specials for you to enjoy. The Outer Banks restaurant has a variety of seafood dishes and specials available. Visit Kelly’s Restaurant for a casual and entertaining dining experience and tryour healthy, fresh, and local Outer Banks seafood.