A NAGS HEAD TRADITION
A GREAT PLACE
TO MEET & EAT!
Breakfast and lunch are served from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Want eggs and pancakes after 12 p.m.? A burger and fries at 6 a.m.? Absolutely!
NAGS HEAD RESTAURANT
WHY EVERYONE LOVES GRITS GRILL
From our famous all-day breakfast to family-friendly dining, catering, and quick takeout, Grits Grill has been serving Outer Banks favorites for generations.
BREAKFAST ALL DAY
From our famous Kiss My Grits platter to fluffy pancakes and everything in between.
LUNCH FAVORITES
Hearty sandwiches, burgers, salads, seafood and more diner classics.
ORDER TO-GO
Call ahead or order online for quick pickup. Good food, wherever you are.
ONSITE PARTIES
Birthdays, reunions, graduations & more—with room for up to 80 guests.
Welcome To Grits Grill
A Nags Head Favorite For More Than 25 Years
For generations of locals and vacationing families, starting the morning at Grits Grill is a vital part of the Outer Banks routine. We’re proud of our made-from-scratch food, fast friendly service and classic diner atmosphere that keeps everyone coming back.
MADE FROM SCRATCH, SERVED WITH A SMILE
GRITS GRILL FAN FAVORITES
Slide into a booth, gather at a table or grab a counter seat and watch the kitchen in action — it’s an easy, casual, feel-good way to get on with your day. The service is fast, friendly and full of energy, the food comes out hot and hearty, and even when the place is buzzing, everything runs like clockwork.
FUNNEL CAKE FRIES
Crisp, cake-like fries dusted with powdered sugar.
THE GRITS GRILL CLUB
Three slices of toasted white bread with mayo, layered with lean ham, crisp bacon, lettuce, tomato, Swiss and American cheese.
FRENCH TOAST
Three slices of Texas toast dipped in a fresh cinnamon egg batter, grilled golden and dusted with powdered sugar.
CHEF’S SALAD
A generous portion of mixed salad greens topped with lean ham, turkey and shredded cheese, served with fresh vegetables, boiled eggs, with your choice of dressing
CREAMED CHIPPED BEEF
Thinly shaved beef in a hearty white sauce, served over toast or biscuits with your choice of hashbrowns or grits.
SHRIMP & GRITS
Our famous grits topped with bacon, green onion, sausage peppered gravy and sautéed shrimp, with your choice of toast or biscuit.
SPECIALTY OMELETTES
Served with hashbrowns or grits and your choice of toast or biscuit.
SUNDAY LUNCH
Tender Southern fried chicken, house-made sweet potato biscuits, slow-cooked collards, creamy mac and cheese and a little something sweet for dessert.
TWO EGGS PLUS
Two eggs, hashbrowns or grits with your choice of toast or biscuit.
SOUP & CRABCAKE SANDWICH
Delicious Hatteras-style clam chowder paired with Retta’s homemade crabcake on a soft bun ~ always good because it is always made fresh.