Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

4.5
2078 reviews

About

RestaurantCatererWedding VenueFood TrucksTake Out RestaurantSeafood Restaurant
We specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood.If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp n oysters from local NC waters, you’ll find them here.Our food truck is open 4 lunch in the Lone Cedar parking lot Mon-Sat, 11-2.)

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Requires reservationsNot available

Location

Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe
7623 South Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC
27959, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.5
2,078 reviews
5 stars
1,523
4 stars
303
3 stars
127
2 stars
52
1 star
73

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

Many customers praised the attentive and friendly service, particularly highlighting servers like Jeff and Dalton.

Food Quality

Feedback on food quality was mixed; while some dishes were described as excellent, others were criticized for being bland or poorly prepared.

Atmosphere

The restaurant's atmosphere and views received positive remarks, contributing to an enjoyable dining experience.

Value for Money

Several reviews mentioned that the prices were high relative to the quality of food, with some feeling it was not worth the cost.
  • KP
    Kathy Palese
    Jan 1, 2026
    1.0
    Went there New Years Eve the worst dinner filet was tough and not cooked how we asked said crab cake we go a few pieces of crab meat under the tough steak and I mean the worst waited a 1 hour to get in girl at desk did not know what she was doing horrible experience we will not be going back there again
  • JJ
    Joe
    Dec 28, 2025
    2.0
    The service and Christmas decor were great. The food was inedible. I had the scallop carbonara. I've never seen a scallop cooked to destruction the way my scallops were cooked. Way, way beyond rubber. The dish was not carbonara... everything was simply smothered in a super salty Parmesan cheese sauce. Others in my party were not happy with their meals. The serving staff was very nice. The Christmas decorations were really beyond.
  • LT
    larry tichinel
    Dec 21, 2025
    5.0
    Good food,excellent service
  • CL
    Celeste Liggett
    Dec 9, 2025
    5.0
    We went here for the thanksgiving buffet. The food was really good and there were plenty of choices. The servers in the buffet line were very pleasant and we enjoyed being served by them. Our server was wonderful. She was very attentive and we never needed anything as she was always ahead of having our plates removed and our glasses of tea filled. She had a great personality. I commend the management for the great staff especially for Thanksgiving day when they were more than swamped with guests. Everyone did a wonderful job in making you feel very welcomed. Please visit this restaurant for great food and service.
  • MW
    Mary Webb
    Dec 5, 2025
    1.0
    WORST FOOD EVER!!! We visited the Outer Banks for Thanksgiving and noticed a lot of cars at this restaurant so we thought we'd give it a try. BIG MISTAKE! They must have been the only place open for a Thanksgiving meal. They charged $46 per person plus an additional charge for using your credit card. You could not order from the menu. We had to stand in line with plate in hand for the worst meal I have ever had in a restaurant!! It was so bad that our son ate NONE of his. We left and found a convenience store open where we loaded up on snacks.

Frequently Asked Questions About Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

What type of cuisine does Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe specialize in?

The cafe specializes in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood, including fish, clams, crab, shrimp, and oysters from local North Carolina waters.

What are the lunch hours for the Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe food truck?

The food truck is open for lunch Monday through Saturday, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the Lone Cedar parking lot.