Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

4.5
2064 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
2,064 reviews
5 stars
1,515
4 stars
301
3 stars
127
2 stars
51
1 star
70

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Mixed reviews on food quality; some dishes praised while others were criticized for being bland or overcooked.

Service Excellence

Service received high praise, particularly for servers like Jeff and Dalton, who were noted for their attentiveness and friendliness.

Atmosphere

The restaurant offers beautiful views and a pleasant atmosphere, contributing positively to the dining experience.

Pricing Concerns

Some customers felt the prices were high relative to the quality of food, with mentions of extra charges that were not well received.

Consistency Issues

Several reviews indicated variability in food quality and service, suggesting that experiences can differ significantly from visit to visit.
  • TA
    Timo Arcoss
    Nov 16, 2025
    3.0
    Mi nombre es Timo, hace mas de 20 años yo trabaje en este bonito restaurant,y fue lo mejor trabajndo con ellos , los servicios eran,desayunos ,lonch y cenas y ahora es triste ,que solamente hay servicio 3 tardes por cemana yo soy chef y me encantaría restaurar todo el menú. Tal vez al principio no será fácil pero tampoco es difícil si todos le ponen amor al servicio
  • JM
    Jeff Morgan
    Nov 7, 2025
    5.0
    Great dining experience, everything was great ! Our server Jeff was excellent. A definite must stop if you are in the area.
  • PH
    Pamela Hopkins
    Nov 6, 2025
    1.0
    What a disappointment! I ordered the broiled shrimp, scallops and catch of the day which was flounder. My food was not hot and it had no taste. The vegetables were limp and uninspired. I ate the four shrimp and four tiny scallops that were part of the meal. The rest was a waste. I would not return.
  • NK
    Nancy Kaufman
    Nov 2, 2025
    2.0
    I got a dozen oysters on the half shell. It looked like they were just tossed on a plate with salt. Half of them were not cut from the shell. No hot sauce was offered I had to ask. I then had scallops with green beans almondine and some kind of cake that had a thick white gravy on it that tasted pasty. The scallops were cooked good, but not a lot of flavor. I didn't care for the green beans. My husband got the prime rib. It looked promising! It was not prime, it wasn't even choice. Tough to cut, no flavor. It was cooked perfect (medium rare) but it was a terrible piece of meat.
  • DN
    Danelle Nutter
    Oct 27, 2025
    3.0
    Food was fresh and high quality but bland. The broiled fish needed a sauce. The she crab soup was delicious but maybe not enough reason to come back. Service was good.

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.