Dirty Dick's Crab House in Nags Head is a family-friendly seafood restaurant serving fresh crab, shrimp, oysters, seafood platters, burgers, steaks, and more on the Outer Banks. Enjoy generous portions, tropical cocktails, and a fun, laid-back atmosphere that's been a favorite for locals and visitors alike. Our Nags Head location is also home to the official Dirty Dick's retail store, featuring t-shirts, hats, gifts, and souvenirs. Stop in for great food, great memories, and see why everyone says, "I Got My Crabs from Dirty Dick's Crab House!"
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Dine-inAvailable
DeliveryNot available
TakeoutAvailable
Accepts reservationsAvailable
Requires reservationsNot available
Credit cardAvailable
DebitAvailable
Mobile paymentsNot available
Cash onlyNot available
Accepts checksNot available
Curbside pickupNot available
Drive-throughNot available
BreakfastNot available
LunchAvailable
DinnerAvailable
VegetarianAvailable
[Free/Paid] wi-fiAvailable
RestroomAvailable
Onsite servicesAvailable
Free parking garageNot available
Free parking lotAvailable
Free street parkingNot available
On-site parkingAvailable
Paid parking garageNot available
Paid parking lotNot available
Paid street parkingNot available
Valet parkingNot available
Welcomes familiesAvailable
Kid friendlyAvailable
Wheelchair accessible entranceAvailable
Wheelchair accessible restroomAvailable
Wheelchair accessible seatingAvailable
Location
Certified by Dirty Dick's Crab House - Nags Head • Aug 16, 2026
Certified by Dirty Dick's Crab House - Nags Head • Aug 16, 2026
Monday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Menu
3 menus · 146 items
Explore offerings from Dirty Dick's Crab House - Nags Head on 2407 South Croatan Highway in Nags Head, with popular appetizers, salads, soup, and daily specials available at this location.
Lunch
41 items
Appetizers
*This item may be offered undercooked or may contain raw ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.
Fried Gator Tail / Jalapeno Ranch
MKT
Fried Calamari / Red Gravy
$15.99
Louisiana Crab Dip (for 2)
$17.99
All crab and cheese. Served with fried pita chips.
*Oysters on the Half Shell
MKT
Ask your server for the Oyster Bar menu.
Fried Pickles with "Da Dip"
$13.99
Sauteed Mussels
$17.99
(Gluten Free Without Bread) Butter, lemon, garlic, white wine, tomatoes & French bread.
Coconut Shrimp
$17.99
Breaded with coconut and panko bread crumbs. Served with edamame succotash and jala-mango sauce.
Fried Green Tomatoes
$17.99
Topped with crab meat and remoulade drizzle.
*Seared Tuna (GF)
$16.99
Ahi tuna coated in coarse black pepper and seared rare. Served cold with edamame succotash, soy sauce and wasabi.
Chilled Caponata
$13.99
GF without bread) Grilled roasted corn, summer squash and peppers in a Creole vinaigrette with DDX bread.
Salads
Dressings: LA Pepper Jelly Vinaigrette, Creole Vinaigrette, Blue Cheese, Honey Mustard, 1000 Island, Ranch, Jalapeno Ranch, Hot Bacon
House Salad
$7.99
(Gluten Free without croutons) Chopped lettuce, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, croutons, red onions, cheddar, chopped egg and choice of dressings.
Caesar
$8.99
Gluten Free without croutons.
Southern Fried Chicken Salad
$14.99
Fried white meat chicken on top of our House Salad with hot bacon and honey mustard dressings.
Sub house or caesar salad for any side
$3.99
Soup
Add a sourdough bread bowl to any bowl of soup for 2.99
Gumbo of the Day
$6.99 - $11.99
Served with white rice
She Crab Soup
$8.99 - $12.99
Chowder of the Day
$7.99 - $11.99
Bowl served in a sourdough bread bowl
Daily Specials
AVAILABLE ONLY FROM MONDAY – FRIDAY 11 AM – 3 PM
Red Beans and Rice
$12.99
With grilled smoked sausage.
Jambalaya Wrap
$14.99
Fried shrimp, remoulade and chicken andouille jambalaya wrap with HOUSE-MADE RANCH CHIPS.
*Double Cheeseburger
$13.99
Twin patties on a croissant bun with American cheese, lettuce, tomato and pickle. Served with HOUSE-MADE RANCH CHIPS.
OBX Cuban
$16.99
Grilled pork ribeye, sliced ham, Swiss cheese, pickle and mustard on a toasted hoagie roll. Served with HOUSE-MADE RANCH CHIPS.
Crab Cake Sandwich
MKT
Served fried on a toasted, buttered bun with lettuce, tomato, pickles and Tabasco® mayo. Served with HOUSE-MADE RANCH CHIPS.
Mahi BLT
$17.99
Blackened mahi served on Texas toast with bacon, lettuce, tomato and avocado mayo. Served with HOUSE-MADE RANCH CHIPS.
The Set
$16.99
Smoked tuna salad, tarragon shrimp salad and egg salad over mixed greens and tomato slices.
*Blackened Fish
$16.99
Jambalaya, lemon butter & vegetable of the day.
Waves Salad
$17.99
Grilled shrimp and pineapple with grape tomatoes, red onion and a coconut citrus dressing.
*Seared Tuna (GF)
$18.99
Ahi tuna coated in coarse black pepper and seared rare. Served cold with edamame succotash, soy sauce and wasabi.
Chilled Caponata
$16.99
Grilled chicken, roasted corn, summer squash and peppers in a Creole vinaigrette with DDX bread.
Bayou Bowl (GF)
$18.99
Chef’s choice grilled fish over white rice and seasonal vegetables tossed in a BBQ Chermoula. (This dish can be made Vegetarian or Vegan with Beyond Sausage)
Soft Shell Crab Sandwich
MKT
Served fried on toasted, buttered bun with lettuce, tomato, pickles and Tabasco® mayo. Served with HOUSE-MADE RANCH CHIPS.
Hamburger Steak
$14.99
Served with onion gravy, brabant potatoes and vegetable of the day.
Fried Pork Chops
$15.99
Served with onion gravy, Brabant potatoes and vegetable of the day.
POUNDER
$16.16
7 choices – 1 pound of protein and 1 pound of potato.
See table tent for choices.
NO SHARING
ALL YOU CAN EAT FRIED
$25.99
Fish, shrimp, chicken tenders,
clam strips and scallops
NO SHARING OR TO GO
Hand Helds
All sandwiches served with House-Made Ranch Chips | Sub fries or coleslaw, add $1.99 | Burgers, Po’Boys and Monster Fish served with Tabasco® Mayo, lettuce, tomato and pickles.
*Burgers (8oz)
$14.99
PoBoys
$17.99 - $19.99
All served on authentic New Orleans French bread.
Monster Fish
$17.99
Breaded and fried. HUGE!!! You will bring some home.
Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich
$17.99
Griddled ribeye slices with onions, peppers & choice of cheese.
Crab Melt
$18.99
DDX bread topped with applewood smoked bacon & our crab dip, then baked open-faced with cheddar/jack cheese.
Southern Fried Chicken Club Wrap
$16.99
Fried chicken, bacon jam, applewood smoked bacon, Monterrey Jack cheddar cheese, lettuce, pickles, ranch and fried green tomatoes in a grilled wrap.
DDX Tacos (3)
$16.99
OVER STUFFED Blackened Mahi, shrimp, or gator (add $2.99 for gator) with guacamole, cilantro mango pico de gallo, Monterrey Jack cheddar cheese, and jalapeño ranch on tortillas. Served with red beans and jambalaya for a New Orleans twist.
Dinner
95 items
Appetizers
All substitutions are 1.99 each. *This item may be offered undercooked or may contain raw ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.
Fried Gator Tail / Jalapeño Ranch
MKT
Fried Calamari / Red Gravy
$15.99
Louisiana Crab Dip (for 2)
$17.99
All crab and cheese. Served with fried pita chips.
*Oysters on the Half Shell(GF)
MKT
A dozen or half a dozen fresh local oysters.
Fried Pickles with “Da Dip”
$13.99
Sautéed Mussels
$17.99
(GF without bread) Butter, lemon, garlic, white wine, tomatoes & French bread.
Coconut Shrimp
$17.99
Breaded with coconut and panko bread crumbs. Served with edamame succotash and jala-mango sauce.
Fried Green Tomatoes
$17.99
Topped with crab meat and remoulade drizzle.
*Seared Tuna (GF)
$16.99
Ahi tuna coated in coarse black pepper and seared rare. Served cold with edamame succotash, soy sauce and wasabi.
Chilled Caponata
$13.99
(GF without bread) Grilled roasted corn, summer squash and peppers in a Creole vinaigrette with DDX bread.
Salads
Dressings: LA Pepper Jelly Vinaigrette, Creole Vinaigrette, Blue Cheese, Honey Mustard, 1000 Island, Ranch, Jalapeño Ranch, Hot Bacon, Poached Lemon Vinaigrette
House Salad
$7.99
(GF without croutons) Chopped lettuce, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, croutons, red onions, cheddar/jack cheese, chopped egg and choice of dressings.
Caesar
$8.99
(GF without croutons)
Southern Fried Chicken Salad
$14.99
Fried chicken tenderloins on top of our House Salad with hot bacon dressing and honey mustard dressing.
Soup
Add a sourdough bread bowl to any bowl of soup for 2.99
Gumbo of the Day
Served with white rice
She Crab Soup
Rich crab bisque made from whole crabs.
Chowder of the Day
Bowl served in a sourdough bread bowl
Hand Helds
All sandwiches served with HOUSE-MADE RANCH CHIPS Sub fries or coleslaw, add 1.99 Burgers, Po’Boys and Monster Fish served with Tabasco® Mayo, lettuce, tomato and pickles.
*Burgers (8oz)
$14.99
PoBoys
$17.99 - $19.99
All served on authentic New Orleans French bread.
Monster Fish
$17.99
Breaded and fried. HUGE!! You will bring some home.
Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich
$17.99
Griddled ribeye slices with onions, peppers & choice of cheese.
Crab Melt
$18.99
DDX bread topped with applewood smoked bacon & our crab dip, then baked open-faced with cheddar/jack cheese.
Southern Fried Chicken Club Wrap
$16.99
Fried chicken, bacon jam, applewood smoked bacon, Monterrey Jack cheddar cheese, lettuce, pickles, ranch and fried green tomatoes in a grilled wrap.
DDX Tacos (2)
$16.99
OVER-STUFFED Blackened Mahi, shrimp or gator (add $2.99 for gator) with guacamole, cilantro mango pico de gallo, Monterrey Jack cheddar cheese and jalapeño ranch on tortillas. Served with red beans and jambalaya for a New Orleans twist.
Fryer
All of our platters are served with home-made cocktail & tartar sauce and Dick Taters® fries. Add coleslaw 2.99.
*Mariner’s Platter
$39.99
You gotta be hungry! Fried shrimp, local oysters, crab cake, clam strips, fish, ocean scallops & a dancing shrimp.
Fried Shrimp
$23.99
(13 Large)
*Local Oysters
MKT
Ocean Scallops
$32.99
Flounder
$26.99
Fresh Clam Strips
$21.99
Soft Shell Crab
MKT
Gator Tail
$27.99
Chicken Tenders
$19.99
Fresh and Huge!
Combo
$28.99
Choose any two except Mariner.
Steamer
Steamed items served with clarified butter, special seasonings and lemon. | 1/2 Order is OVER 3/4+ lb – Full Order is OVER 1 ½+ lbs | NO REFUNDS or EXCHANGES on Steamer Items.
Blue Crabs (GF)
MKT
(when available) 1/2 dozen or Full dozen
Sno Crab Legs (GF)
MKT
1/2 order or Full order
King Crab Legs (GF)
MKT
Full order
Dungeness Crab (GF)
MKT
1/2 order or Full order
North Carolina Spiced Shrimp (GF)
MKT
“peel n’ eat” 1/2 order or Full order
Middle Neck Clams (GF)
MKT
1/2 dozen or Full dozen
The Trinity Platter (GF)
MKT
[ for two ] 1 order Sno Crab, 1 order Middleneck Clams, 1 order Spiced Shrimp and 2 JUMBO Dancing Shrimp. Served with Low Country Sausage, Corn, Potatoes and Grilled Pineapple
Jumbo Sno (GF)
MKT
Two full orders Sno for less than double the price. Served with Low Country Corn, Sausage and Potato. NO SHARING
Add-ons
$1.49 - $2.99
Seafood Entrées
All served with seasonal vegetables and Creole jambalaya except pastas and grits.
Crab Cakes (2)
$36.99
A blend of spices and blue crab.
“Stuffed” Flounder
$34.99
FRESH filet of flounder pan-fried then topped with a crab cake and jumbo shrimp with lemon butter.
Creole Shrimp & Grits (GF)
$25.99
Jumbo shrimp simmered with a red Creole sauce and served over creamy cheese corn grits.
Louisiana Shrimp Scampi
$26.99
Jumbo shrimp sautéed with butter, garlic, lemon, cream, parmesan & Creole spices. Served with pasta and topped with fried shrimp.
Fried Crab Lasagna
$27.99
Pasta sheets filled with our crab dressing, mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan and basil, then panko breaded and fried. Served with New Orleans red gravy and “Alfredeaux”.
Broiled Seafood Platter
$39.99
A combination of crab cake, fish of the day, jumbo shrimp and sea scallops broiled with lemon butter.
Shrimp and Scallop Jewels
$31.99
Jumbo shrimp and scallops sautéed with a Creole tomato cream sauce, sherry, parmesan & tri-colored tortellini.
*Catch of the Day (GF)
Three to four fresh fish selections daily. Depending on species, can be grilled, fried or blackened. MKT
Add these items on to any Entree
$1.99 - $19.99
Alfredeaux and More
Blackened Chicken Pasta
$21.99
HOUSE FAVORITE. Blackened chicken breasts seasoned and seared in a cast iron skillet. Served with tri-colored tortellini “Alfredeaux”.
Philly Cheesesteak Alfredeaux
$21.99
Griddled ribeye, shredded and folded with peppers, onions, three cheeses, pasta and Alfredeaux.
Smoked Sausage & Trinity
$18.99
Sautéed onions, celery, bell pepper and tomatoes tossed with Alfreadeaux over creamy cheese corn grits.
Carolina Trio
$36.99
Scallops, Carolina shrimp and lump crab baked in lemon butter with parmesan bread crumbs. Served with white rice and seasonal vegetable.
Surf and Turf Stir Fry
$25.99
Shrimp and Steak sautéed with fresh vegetables over white rice in HOUSE MADE Poke Sauce.
Non-Seafood Entrées
*This item may be offered undercooked or may contain raw ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.
Southern Comfort
$39.99
A combination of BBQ St. Louis ribs, red beans/rice/grilled sausage, tomato pie and Dixie chicken (grilled chicken, La. pepper jelly vinaigrette, blue cheese, and bacon crumbles over creamy cheese corn grits) and seasonal vegetables.
BBQ St. Louis Ribs
$28.99
COOKED IN-HOUSE Grilled, brushed with our BBQ sauce. Served with fried corn on the cob and creamy cheese corn grits.
Spaghetti & Meatballs (2 Huge)
$20.99
HOUSE-MADE meatballs (beef, pork and veal) with New Orleans red gravy, pasta, fresh basil & parmesan.
Cajun Fried Chicken
$21.99
Just like our famous Cajun fried turkey, but with a half chicken. Injected with a spiced Creole butter & fried. Brushed with a Southern white BBQ sauce. Served with Brabant potatoes and vegetable of the day.
*Steak of the Day
Ask your server. Brushed with DDX BBQ butter. Served with Brabant potatoes and vegetable of the day. MKT
Tomato Pie
$17.99
Southern Ladies vine-ripe tomatoes layered between pimento cheese in a flakey crust. Served with lemon citrus slaw.
Sides
Creamy Coleslaw (GF)
$4.99
Vegetable of the Day (GF)
$4.99
Seasonal Vegetables (GF)
$4.99
Red Beans and Rice
$4.99
Edamame Succotash (GF)
$4.99
served cold
Dick Taters® Fries
$4.99
Sweet Corn Hush Puppies (8)
$4.99
Brabant Potatoes
$4.99
Chicken Andouille Jambalaya
$4.99
Low Country Boil
$4.99
Sausage, Corn, Potatoes
Creamy Cheese Corn Grits (GF)
$4.99
Oyster Flights
All of our raw oysters are shucked to order and served over shaved ice with lemon, crackers, House cocktail sauce, extra horseradish and your choice of hot sauce. We also can provide you with the ingredients to make your own if you like. Your server will have today’s Market Price for half and full dozens.
Garlic Parmesan
Parmesan garlic butter, lemon and house-seasoned bread crumbs.
Rockefeller
Our spinach mixture with a touch of Pernod.
From here we do a little twist on the classic.
The Rockefeller mix is on the bottom and a
fried oyster is placed on top and covered with
our Alfredeaux sauce.
DDX Crab
The Ultimate!!! Our crab dip over the oyster,
along with Monterey Jack/cheddar cheese.
Bacon / Jalapeño / Cheese
This has a little heat. Our parmesan butter, bacon, fresh
jalapeño, toasted bread crumbs and cheddar cheese.
Kid’s Menu
Kid’s Menu for 10 and younger. Add a Frisbee! 1.49
Meatballs and Pasta
$8.99
Served with a special treat.
Chicken Alfredeaux
$9.99
Chicken tenders with pasta in a creamy parmesan sauce. Served with a special treat.
Kid’s Burger
$8.99
Served on a croissant bun with fries and a special treat.
Fried Chicken Tenders
$9.99
Our fresh tenders breaded and fried to order. Served with fries and a special treat.
Fried Shrimp
$10.99
Served with fries and a special treat.
Fish and Chips
$9.99
Fried. Served with fries and a special treat.
Kid’s Ribs
$10.99
Served with fries and a special treat.
Kid’s Soft Drinks
$1.99
(unlimited refills)
Milk or Juice
$2.99
Chocolate Milk
$3.25
Scoop of Ice Cream with Chocolate Sauce
$3.99
Worms in Dirt
$3.99
Chocolate pudding with fine Oreo® dust (dirt) topped with gummy worms and a shovel.
Shark Attack!
$5.99
The ultimate Kiddie Cocktail! For the Little Pirate in all of us! You create the “Attack” right at your table.
Chocolate Freeze
$6.99
Not a shake, not a smoothie! Ice cream, milk & ice blended to a smooth drink.
Desserts
“AWARD WINNING” White Chocolate Bread Pudding
$8.99
HOUSE MADE. Served heated with vanilla ice cream and white chocolate whiskey sauce.
Chocolate Brownie Pie
$7.99
HOUSE MADE. Filled with caramel and chocolate chips, baked and served warm with vanilla bean ice cream, caramel and chocolate sauces.
Key Lime Pie
$8.99
HOUSE MADE. Oatmeal cookie crust. Best around!!!
Beignet Fries
$8.99
SHAREABLE. With caramel, chocolate sauces & powdered sugar. Great to share!!
Appetizers, Soups, Sandwiches, Entrees, Desserts, Sides, Beverages, Steamed Seafood
15% discount for orders picked up before 5 pm.
2 hour notice is appreciated.
For Every 10 Guests we recommend:
2 Appetizers
1 Salad Selection or 2 Soups
3 Selections from Entrees, Sandwiches, Steamer
3-4 Sides
1 Beverage
2 Desserts
For parties over 20 people our catering specialist is available to create a great menu. DDX can supply you with disposable serving supplies, and delivery ( $300 or more for nominal fees.) 10% packaging fee added to all orders.
Amazing Experience at Dirty Dick’s Crab House! 🦀
I had such a great experience at Dirty Dick’s Crab House in Nags Head! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was fun and lively, and the whole experience was exactly what you want from a seafood spot at the beach. Everything came out flavorful and satisfying, and the service really made the visit even better.
A special shoutout to our server, Anthony, who was friendly, attentive, and made sure we were taken care of throughout our meal. Great customer service can make all the difference, and Anthony definitely delivered!
I would absolutely recommend Dirty Dick’s Crab House if you’re in the Nags Head area and looking for good seafood, a fun atmosphere, and great service. 🦀🌊🍽️.
AH
Altisha Hunter
6 days ago
5.0
This was my first time at the restaurant for dinner with my family. It was about 12 of us for dinner.The food was delicious, hot, and large portions. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming!! Every staff member we encountered greeted us and had smile on their face. The manager checked on our table and took our family group picture!! Our server Alan was excellent fast, efficient and he knew the menu you very well. Alan ensured that everything came out perfect!! We really enjoyed our dinner tonight!! Can't wait to come back!! If you are in the area you have to check out Dirty Dicks!! Great food, great staff, good fun!!!
JJ
Justin
Aug 9, 2026
5.0
If you’re anywhere near the Outer Banks and you don’t stop at Dirty Dick’s Crab House, you’re basically denying yourself a spiritual experience. The crab legs aren’t just good — they’re out of this universe, the kind of crab legs that make you question whether NASA should be studying them for traces of extraterrestrial origin. Perfect snap, perfect steam, perfect seasoning. It’s like they were pulled straight from Poseidon’s private stash.And then there’s Logan.Logan wasn’t just a server — he was a wizard, a hospitality mage, a man who moves through the dining room like he’s casting spells of good vibes and perfect timing. Drinks appeared exactly when they should. Plates landed like magic. He didn’t serve the meal; he summoned it. If Dirty Dick’s ever opens a Hogwarts campus, Logan is Headmaster.The whole night felt enchanted — great food, great energy, and a server who made the experience feel like a show. If you want crab legs that taste like they were smuggled in from another galaxy and service that feels like magic, this is the spot.
MD
Melissa D
Aug 3, 2026
2.0
My fried crab cake was the equivalent of low tide, unrefrigerated seafood, following a devistating hurricane. Service would be rated 4 star, if the crab cake was not defended as "it's because it's fried. It's better broiled..." My response to that is that every other restaurant on the Outer Banks can serve a fresh, fried crab cake that doesn't taste like swamp and not for much difference in price. If you're looking for quality, go to JKs for not much more and leave much happier. If you're looking for a mediocre bloody mary, stop by the ABC store and then go to Harris Teeter and get mix and a bag of chips.
KG
Kara George
Jul 26, 2026
1.0
Yesterday me and my family came in for a late lunch. The service was great. The food was OK but what I had witnessed was absolutely appalling a gentleman which I’m assuming was the manager was screaming at a staff member vulgar language, and it was totally inappropriate right in front of the customers I have worked in the service industry before, And in all my years I have never been spoken to like that. I truly feel sorry for the young man that was getting yelled at if I were the owner I would not have that manager in my building. It seems his time in customer service has clearly Been over for sometime to be treating his staff that way, and to be so unprofessional in a manner that’s truly appalling. unfortunately because of this, we will not be returning back to Dirty Dicks. I also hope every employee there is also not suffering from this, and that who ever is responsible for that manager realizes it’s costing them more business then they are aware. The staff was welcoming pleasant and very helpful when it came to ordering off the board. It’s just a-shame my family and I will never return due to what we witnessed
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