Grits Grill

My wife and I went there the last day of our vacation. We needed a place where we can get some tasty food without worrying about spending everything we have left. This place was perfect for that. Everything is under $ 10 and delicious. I highly recommend the shrimp and grits.

Went there for a late breakfast. Waitress was nice that’s why they are getting 1 star however the manager is another story. My friends eggs had shells in them. When she mentioned this to the waitress she said she would let her manager know. The manager came over with the plate of food and asked where are the shells. My friend replied «in my mouth» which stunned the manager. The manager then proceeded to say that she will take 20% off the cost of the eggs off and charge her for the food she ate. The manager then came back over with the bill and stated that she thought the meal was a meal when it was just eggs. Will never go back and if you are in the area beware!!!

Not impressed. $ 30 for a breakfast for 2… cheap fake orange juice for $ 3 a glass. Food was ok but won’t go back due to being overly priced and nothing that great about it that justified it. And service was good at the beginning but we had to get her attention once we got food and needed anything
Be aware: kitchen is open and they don’t wear gloves while touching ready to eat food! I can only imagine what’s don’t behind a closed door there if they’re willing to so that in sight of all guests.

Great little diner-​style place. 50’s style charm. Has great breakfast and lunch/​sandwich options. Definitely try their grits, that’s what they’re about. Biscuits are homemade, pretty good but not as good as my grandmothers but still good. Definitely stop by!

Great breakfast! Had the seafood omelette which was good but some of the shrimp weren’t deveined. Hash browns and biscuit were fabulous and the service was exceptional. Loved the diner atmosphere!

Absolutely delicious waffle with strawberry and banana with whipped cream… a dessert breakfast worthy of the Strawberry Festival!

First time here and it was delicious! We ordered the Poor Man’s Eggs Benedict & the western omelette. Both were amazing. HUGE portion sizes, come hungry!

Really great breakfast food! Very pleasant atmosphere, Always busy so prepare to wait but it’s worth it!

I was working in the area and went here for lunch — arrived around 11 am. There was a small group of people waiting outside. I entered the building and since I was by myself I was seated immediately.
I ordered the Beach Burger with grits as the side. I mean it IS called the Grits Grill — had to try the namesake item!
My meal was ready with little waiting. Nice plate presentation. Burger was an ample size. Grits were served steaming hot.
The Grits were pretty good — I have had better grits at restaurants that advertise «stone ground grits» These are standard cooked grits done well. Burger was tasty.
The place was rather busy and I felt the staff was doing a good job of keeping things moving.

Fantastic breakfast spot if you’re staying on OBX. Visited twice while vacationing last week. Both breakfasts were cooked perfectly and portions are very generous.
Diner atmosphere and prices. Very pleased, would definitely return during next trip to OBX.

Went here for breakfast on a Wednesday. The service was great, staff very friendly and food was delicious. The daily specials were also a nice touch and I got the farmers omelette and even added a few toppings. Girlfriend got the waffle special and said it was very good.

The breakfast was very good and reasonably priced. The pancakes were very tasty.
The downside is that it takes a long time to receive your food after ordering. At least it’s fresh!

Great service.
Good breakfast/​brunch options.
Old school interior.
Very welcoming and friendly staff.

Decent place. i would go again and give it a go.
PROS:
Prices pretty reasonable
Potions decent
Biscuits were good!
Service very friendly
Son loved the pancakes
CONS:
Brother in Law got Steak and Eggs and steak was a bit off (note…server without question took it off the bill)
Wife thought food was cold where mine was piping hot
Sausage Gravy was just «OK»…
I have to say… I based it on reviews here raving about the place… an if you go, I don’t think you will be disappointed… it’s just… I didn’t have the socks knocked off my feet. Like I said, I’d go again for the good service and decent food. Certainly deserves another go.
Place is quick to serve too… wait time for food was NOT long.

I agree with Matthew R on this place. I’m not sure how a simple diner can be this inconsistent, but our experience was pretty awful.
We were greeted by someone who was either extremely hungover or had some sort of mind numbing ailment. Though friendly, she was definitely unsettling, I was worried she was going to fall over. She even praised herself for not spilling anything whilst arriving at our table.
We ordered creamy chipped beef (more like a nice naval platter of SOS) which appeared to be from a can. The hash browns were both burnt on the outside with way too much butter/​oil and mushy on the inside.
The «fresh» fruit plate was nothing of the sort. The fruit looked and tasted like it was sliced and prepared at least half a day prior. The pineapple wasn’t even ripe. That’s just plain lazy! It’s fruit, just slice it right before you put it on the plate, it would be much better, and I wouldn’t feel bad spending $ 6 for a couple pieces of fruit.
We also tried the shrimp and grits… Big mistake. The shrimp were slimy mushy 20 count FROZEN shrimp with nice smelly veins running down their backs. You are in the middle of the ocean people! Seafood should be FRESH. I’ll pay more for it if it is too. I never thought I’d say this, but there was too much bacon on it as well. I could not stomach this dish and was forced to return it. The waitress didn’t even apologize for it being bad or bother ask what was wrong. Maybe she’s used to food getting sent back.
I then ordered a rueben which was not bad (hence 2 stars).
Oh I almost forgot, but they served coffee, and didn’t even ask if we wanted cream, and didn’t bring any with it either.
I know what you’re thinking, «maybe the restaurant was slammed and the wait staff was over sat and the kitchen had orders backed up.» Not the case, it was dead, there were at least 5 waitresses and only 6 tables occupied.
So, if you want to roll the dice, give this place a shot! Just don’t expect much, and you might get more than you hope for.

Being from the north, I’ve never quite understood the breakfast craze that exists in the south. I always say… it’s eggs and bacon, how good can it get. Well, I found out today just how «good» breakfast truly can be.
We walked in and were immediatley greeted and sat at a table, in less than 30 seconds our server came by to get drink orders. I ordered the Country Ham plate: two eggs (I ordered over-​easy), grits or hashbrowns (I ordered hash browns), of course country ham and finally toast or a biscuit (I ordered the biscuit… more on this later).
Food didn’t take long at all and when my plate arrived the first thing I asked for was hot sauce. Typically when I dine out at a diner or breakfast spot, they use no seasoning and the food is bland… my option to sauce the crap out of it. I’m glad I tried my food first, the eggs were perfectly seasoned as was the grits. And then to the golden over sized buttermilk biscuit. I would make a 300 mile trip again just to have these biscuits!!! In fact, before I leave I am going to stop back and buy some for the road.
I would highly reccomend Grits Grill if you’re in a 150 mile raidus of Nag’s Head. In fact, as I type this I’m getting hungry again… it’s been 2 hours since I had breakfast. Is it too soon to go back?

Have you ever started eating something and actually had to stop chewing to further inquire about what you just put in your mouth? Well that was what just happened during my first and last visit to this establishment. My hash browns were near raw (still white) and the rest of my breakfast required a lot of dashes from the Texas Pete bottle.
To be honest, we should’ve discussed the state of our food with the manager and the cook could have been having a very off day. I have friends that really like this establishment.

This is from NYC prospective. price definitely 5 stars like New York City, service 3 stars. coffee is weak, juice is cheapest fake juice, food just passable. Definitely tourist trap. Won’t come back.

It’s early in the day and you’re cruisin’ along «The Croatan Highway» otherwise known as «The Bypass.» Somewhere near MilePost 14 (that’s how the locals locate a place along the OBX) you get a hankerin’ for breakfast, maybe a big breakfast. Well, don’t go west young man even if the music suggests you can get your «kicks on Route 66.» Instead, turn into the parking lot at the Outer Banks Mall and «get your fill at Nags Head’s Grits Grill.»
They advertise breakfast «all day long» which means from open at 6:00 in the morning until close at 2:00 in the afternoon… so not quite all day.
Don’t be surprised if you have to wait in line because this IS a popular place with locals and tourists alike. Wait staff hustles and bustles with friendly chatter and great service for everyone, checking and refilling drinks and making sure all is to your liking.
The grub: downright good homemade food. I’ve tried many of Grits Grill’s breakfast items and have never been disappointed — from eggs, moist and beautifully scrambled, to fried-​just-​right, to easy over or sunny-​side-​up. I’ve had their bacon, sausage, and sausage gravy. Most recently I had their creamed-​chip beef on a big, tender and flavorful buttermilk biscuit. (The chipped beef was generous in the serving portion — see pic I posted with my check-​in) but it was a tad just short on flavor – just a bit bland. The hash browns were cooked to perfection with a great, beautifully browned crunchy crust and creamy potato interior. Delicious, but a bit too strong on aroma of the onion (reminded me of a regular white rather than a sweet Vidalia or Mayan). Flavor was still great.
Grits…yes, the grits are great: cream, buttery, and served steaming hot.
Lots more to choose from for lunch or brunch, but breakfast is my meal of choice here.
(I was sorry to read some of the few negative comments by a few reviewers. Their experiences simply have not been mine or those of my family and friends who’ve eaten here. So I highly recommend that you try Grits Grill and see for yourself.)

This place gets 5 stars because of the excitement I felt before, during, and after. After being off the grid for days since my phone didn’t get reception and wifi was down all over the islands due to the recent rain storm, it was so great to get on wifi and check on the family, the dogs, and share on Facebook some of the awesome sunsets we had at our campsite.
The place was really cute too. Diner with the cool seats and chairs, the art on the wall caught my eye too.
The breakfast was your typical eggs, bacon, and toast. Nothing fancy, just hit the spot good!
The server did a great job. The place was easy to find. The parking was easy. The prices were reasonable. It was clean. Food prepared quick and exactly how we ordered.