UpcomingConcerts at Kelly’s Outer Banks Restaurant and Tavern

Over the next few months we’re going to have a plethora of talented bands playing at Kelly’s Outer Banks Restaurant and Tavern. Most of the shows will be starting around 10 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday nights but the times and dates may vary so you may want to double check on our events page here. It’s always a good time when you combine fun times with friends with some good live music and delicious food and drinks. Why not make a night out of it? Stay for dinner and then check out one of these awesome shows afterwards!

May Concerts
May 3^rd and 4^thThe Vigilantes: This fun and exciting cover band delights the audience by playing modern top 40 dance songs, as well as classic crowd favorites.This six-piece, female fronted cover band comes prepared to party!

May 10-11Cover This: Performing exclusively today’s freshest top hits, the talented members of Cover this will bring the party to you!

May 17^th and 18^thPractically Einstein:This whiskey-loving rock band will have you jamming and rocking out to some of their original songs such as  the upbeat and catchy Fool Her” as well as “One Day in Your Life,” “Soldier Girl” and “So Far, So Good.”

May 24^th and 25^thMonster Band: This female-lead band promises a funky good time at any one of their shows. Don’t miss out on this fun party!

May 31^st and June 1^st: Longreef: This rock band plans to conquer the USA on their 2013 tour. Brace yourself for their fun new song, “She Likes the Ladies.”

June Concerts

June 7^th and 8^th: Pat McGeeThis Richmond based rock band will be playing songs off of their new album “No Wrong Way to make it Right.”

June 10^thDonavon Frankenreiter: An American surfer and musician, Donovan’s smooth and funky vibe leads to an eclectic mix of soothing, beach-y and upbeat tunes.

June 14^th and 15^th: Krunch: This live show is geared towards entertaining the audience with enhancing fun popular music with a unique light show. Audience participation is a must with this exciting show!

June 18^th: Less Than Jake: A popular American ska punk band hailing from Gainesville, Florida, Less Than Jake promises to be a fun and entertaining live show!

June 21^st and 22^nd: JB & The Get Down Browns: This cover band plays “from state line to state line, frm the capital to the coast” and loves to play the best of Rock, blues and R&B.

June 23^rd: Collie Buddz PLUS New Kingston –Originally from Bermuda, Collie Buddz has become the most buzz-worthy Reggae artist over the past few years. With New Kingston, a NY based band that blends Reggae with R&B and hip-hop, this is sure to be a show you won’t foget.

June 28^th and 29^th: Carbon Jam: Recently winning 2^nd place for the Best Local Band in Eastern Virginia, this VA, female-lead band will have you on your feet and moving to the beat.

June 30^th: Billy Holton and the Soul Shakers: Boasting a mix of dance-y soul, funk, blues and R&B, this band will have you grooving all night. 

As you can see, there are tons of awesome Outer Banks concerts lined up at Kelly’s Restaurant during the months of May and July. For more information about the restaurant or other events, you can see the full Kelly’s Outer Banks Restaurant calendar here. For good music, good food and good times, head on over to Kelly’s this spring and summer for some Outer Banks concerts that will rock your socks off. Hope to see you soon!

Taste of the Beach

Attention all foodies of the Outer Banks! Along with several exciting Outer Banks events happening this March, we’ve got a delectable culinary treat coming our way. From March 14 through the 17, the 2013 Outer Banks Taste of the Beach Weekend will be in full swing. Guests will flock from all over to taste the local flavor of the Outer Banks. Feel free to head on over to the official OBX Taste of the Beach website to start making your plans for St. Patrick’s Day weekend as all events have been posted and finalized.

To celebrate St. Patty’s day there will be certain events pertaining to the Irish culinary theme, however, our local flair and flavor will not be overshadowed. There will also be events highlighting our local highly trained Chef’s and artisans as we celebrate delicious fresh seafood, fine wine tastings and brewery tours.

A favorite of locals and visitors alike for over 28 years, Kelly’s Outer Banks Restaurant and Tavern will take part in an ever popular Outer Banks event, the annual friendly competition that will happen on Sundaythe 17th. We all know that the Outer Banks boasts some top notch, amazing restaurants and eateries, so, as always the competition will be fierce and it will be tough. For three consecutive years, Kelly’s has proudly taken home a trophy for People’s Choice for Favorite Dessert and in years past has had the honor of competing as an overall finalist. 

Getting hungry yet? Here’s a sneak peek of an Outer Banks event that will be happening at Kelly’s during Taste of the Beach: On Friday, the 15^th from 6-9 p.m., we’ll be hosting “A Celebration of Northeast North Carolina.” Diners will get to try five different courses of Chef’s selections with distinct ale and wine pairings for each course. If you’re not drooling yet, here are some of the courses you’ll get to try: Spinach Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette and Seared Scallops, accompanied by Shelton Chardonnay and Sliced Pork Tenderloin with your choice of mint enhanced apples or pan seared Rockfish with Dijon Cream and Grilled Shrimp. And, of course, you’d be missing out if you didn’t try one of our famous award-winning deserts.

If you don’t think you’ll be able to wait until Friday to begin this weekend of food-lover’s paradise, then start your celebration early on Thursday with the OBX University Grub & Pub Crawl. From 9:30 p.m.- 2 a.m. this promises to be an Outer Banks event for the books. During this bar crawl you’ll get to try out many of the different pubs the OBX has to offer—including Kelly’s Tavern!

Finally, what would St. Patty’s Day weekend be without a proper Irish dinner? On Saturday and Sunday, drop on by for a casual dinner at Kelly’s restaurant and try some of our Corned Beef Cabbage, Irish Soda Bread and other tasty Irish traditions. There will also be live entertainment by the band “Johnny Waters & Company.”

For most events, tickets may be required so make sure to check out Outer Banks Taste of the Beach event website ahead of time. For more information on Kelly’s Restaurant and Tavern head on over to our website here or call us at 252-441-4116. We look forward to seeing you during the foodie event of a lifetime, Outer Banks Taste of the Beach 2013!

Taste of the Beach is Almost Here

Behind the scenes preparation is underway for our biggest weekend of the year.  March 14^th through the 17^th, not only will we host our annual Running of the Leprechaun 8K and St. Patrick’s Day Parade, but we will also participate in a huge event featuring many restaurants on the Outer Banks.  Taste of the Beach is one of North Carolina’s most well-known seafood and wine festivals and features a ton of events including cooking classes, beer and wine making classes, Outer Banks restaurant tours and so much more.

We host events over the weekend tied to Taste of the Beach.  Our dinner event on Friday and Saturday night is a “Celebration of Northeast North Carolina.”  For this event, Chef prepares a fare for seafood and land lovers that feature wine and beer pairings from area wineries and breweries.   Because of its popularity, advance ticket purchases of $47 per person are required as space is limited.

Another very popular dinner that can only be held at our restaurant and tavern is the St. Patty’s Day Extravaganza.  This dinner features a true Irish feast that includes Irish stew, Corn Beef and Cabbage, and other Irish specialties as well as pints of Guinness and other Irish beer.  Following this feast, the Tavern kicks into high gear with a live concert as only we can host.  North Carolina’s own Jonny Waters and Company is scheduled to take us into the wee hours of the night.  While we love hosting dinners that feature local seafood specialties, nothing is better than an evening of Irish food and fun.

Over the past few years, we have taken home the award for People’s Choice for Best Dessert as well as a People’s Choice finalist award and hope to do so again this year.  The Taste of the Beach competition takes place at our sister restaurant, Pamlico Jack’s on Sunday evening.

For more information about any of the weekend’s events, call us at (252) 441-4116.  We cannot wait for this weekend and all that comes with it.  In the meantime, our doors are always open so stop in for drinks, dinner and a little nighttime dancing!

Are You Ready for Some Football?

 
At Kelly’s Outer Banks Restaurant and Tavern, we are!  As the NFL Playoffs begin, we have decided to open our doors on Sundays at noon on for football, food and fun with free bowl of chili, great lunch and tapas specials as well as cold beer and other drink specials.  Delicious crab slough oysters are only $5.99 a dozen -- seriously.

No matter the time of year, we are the “go-to” place for Outer Banks events.  Whether dinner and a bottle of wine are in order or a casual evening out to see a live Outer Banks concert, we have something for everyone.  Now we are taking that popularity and adding sports to the mix.  Everyone loves the NFL playoffs so we know watching the games and eating great local food at Kelly’s are sure to be a perfect combination.

One of the best features about our restaurant is the fact that those who want a quiet dinner can have that inside the restaurant while those in search of more of a party atmosphere have that in the Tavern.  In fact, one of our guests commented “apparently it is a pretty sweet hangout if you want to have drinks and party. I did not even realize there was a dance club until we were leaving because the dining room is quietly separated from the bar area.” 

We are a landmark when it comes to Outer Banks restaurants and are so excited to add a new element to ourcalendar.  So get your buddies together and head on over to Kelly’s on Sunday, January 6th, 13th, and 20th for NFL Playoff games.  Go to kelly's Restuarant or call 441-4116 for information. We are located at milepost 10.5 in Nags Head.  It does not matter who your favorite team is just so you come ready to cheer however it would be nice if everyone could give the Redskins one shout!!  ‘Go Skins!!

Kelly’s Has the Catering Under Control

The best thing about working with the catering division of Kelly’s Outer Banks Restaurant and Tavern is that there is no stress about the food and set up for any size party.  They are professionals when it comes to Outer Banks events and know how to make the day or evening very special.   From employing their full-service catering capabilities to simply ordering and having the food brought to the event, they surpass every expectation and over deliver on what they promise.  It is why they are they are the premiere caterer in the Outer Banks.

With their full service catering, they have the capabilities to bring a mobile kitchen or utensils and tools to prepare the food at the event.  They also provide dishes, silverware, glassware, table cloths and everything else for any size party as well as a full staff of bartenders, wait staff, and bus staff so that all you, as the host, have to do is show up.  At the end of the night, the staff handles the clean-up and takes everything associated with the catering away.  On the other side, if you are the kind of host that is a party planner extraordinaire, then all they will do is prepare the food at the restaurant and bring it ready to serve along with their serving equipment.

Another thought is around the holidays coming to a close at New Year’s.  For most people, exhaustion is setting in and while a New Year’s Eve party is a great idea, the thought of cleaning and preparing your home is too taxing and overwhelming.  Instead, think about Kelly’s Restaurant as a venue for celebrating.  Even though you are at the restaurant, you can reserve a table or a floor to host a New Year’s Eve dinner where the menu is planned and prepared at your discretion.  It is like having a catered affair without leaving the restaurant.  This way, everything is done for you…even 100 percent of the clean-up!!

As one of three landmark Outer Banks restaurants, Kelly’s does whatever you want them to do to make your New Year’s Eve memorable.  Just give them a call at (252) 441-4116 to talk about your upcoming Outer Banks event or dinner.  Without a doubt, they will have great ideas and help you pull off the perfect celebration.

Enjoy Thanksgiving at Kelly’s Outer Banks Restaurants

Considering a way to get out of the kitchen and spend quality time with the family? There are several Outer Banks events around Thanksgiving time and Kelly’s Outer Banks restaurants is happy to offer our yearly Thanksgiving dinner to the entire family aiming to get out to the Outer Banks and enjoy quality time together during the holiday.

Kelly’s Outer Banks restaurants hosts a great number of Outer Banks events, but not a thing brings the family together better than Thanksgiving dinner at Kelly’s Outer Banks restaurants. Kelly’s Outer Banks restaurants is offering a delicious menu this Thanksgiving that definitely will even out due last year’s banquet! For fish lover’s start with Hatteras clam chowder, clams casino, oysters Rockefeller, and oysters remick. Kelly’s Outer Banks restaurants is also cooking up various spicy Cajun shrimp jambalaya and broiled Carolina lump crab cakes! For guests searching for even more traditional Thanksgivings food items Kelly’s Outer Banks restaurants will have you covered. Kelly’s definitely will serve up its homemade cranberry relish, hand-carved beer brined turkey, traditional dressing, cut ham, mash potatoes, veggies, mac and cheese, in tandem with decadent brown sugar and pecan coated yams.

While all that food should be absolute certain to fill up even the biggest stomachs make sure to conserve room for deserts which are self-made by pastry chef Becky Miller. She will also continually be cooking up the staple apple and pumpkin pies but will be supplying  a great deal far more. Becky is baking several cakes such as Hershey bar, mandarin orange, and several cheesecake options for instance like pumpkin brandy, raspberry and white chocolate.

The price is $28.99 for adults, seniors sixty-five and over pay only $20.99, young kids 5-12 are $10.99 and children under five eat complimentary.  Bookings are strongly recommended as this is one of Kelly’s most popular Outer Banks events. This Thanksgiving Outer Banks events will include a dinner buffet plus usual dining from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. The Kelly’s Outer Banks restaurants pub will be open Thanksgiving day from 11 a.m. until 1 a.m. A casual dining menu and a children’s menu will also be accessible on Thanksgiving for guests who want diverse variations.

So get out from the household, go to the Outer Banks and unwind for once through the holiday. At Kelly’s Outer Banks restaurants we are happy to do the heavy lifting for you this holiday season and want to make your Thanksgiving dinner alongside us a memory that will last a lifetime for your family.

Kelly’s Raises Over $300,000 for Outer Banks Community Foundation

 

Kelly’s Outer Banks restaurants is proud to sponsor several Outer Banks events that give back to the community that we are proud to call home. In October Kelly’s Restaurant and Tavern held its annual charity golf benefit. The benefit is one of the Outer Banks events that benefit the Outer Banks Community Foundation. The Outer Banks Community Foundation has helped citizens in need for three decades in the Outer Banks. The work that they do is never-ending and at Kelly’s Outer Banks restaurants we are honored to help such a fine institution in our community.

To date Kelly’s Outer Banks restaurants has raised over $300,000 for the Outer Banks Community Foundation through Outer Banks events like our charity golf benefit. This year was Kelly’s 19^th annual charity golf benefit and Kelly’s Outer Banks restaurants would like to take time to thank all of the people who came out to Nags Head Golf Links to take part in this year’s event. In addition to  Kelly’s Restaurant and Tavern, several other Outer Banks restaurants were on hand to field teams and compete for this worthy cause.

For those who have never participated the event is a tournament with great prizes that the winning teams can take home. Kelly’s Outer Banks restaurants then donate 100% of the proceeds to the Outer Banks Community Foundation. This Outer Banks events feature USGA rules, and four different prizes for the winning teams including cash prizes and gift certificates. In addition to golf there are other Outer Banks events associated with the tournament included raffles and a silent auction. After the tournament there is food for all participants. It’s one of the more fun Outer Banks events that contribute to a great cause!

Kelly’s Outer Banks restaurants would also like to thank the Outer Banks businesses that helped with the event including, Outer Banks Hospital, The Willey Agency, Midgett Insurance Agency, Riverside Paper Company, Aldridge, Seawell, Spence & Hudspeth, LLP, Sam Rust Seafood, Hutchins Allen & Co., P.A., Atlantic Sewage, Ben Franklin in Nags Head, US Foodservice, Coastal Impressions, Shipwreck Grill, and Northeastern Marine. Without the help of these local businesses and friends our Outer Banks events like this golf tournament wouldn’t be possible.

We look forward to the continued support of the community for upcoming events and are proud to offer Outer Banks events that help our friends and neighbors. Be sure to visit Kelly’s Restaurant and Tavern online and in person next time you make a visit to the Outer Banks.