Sunshine S.
8/5/2025
After hearing so many good things, we decided to try. It was busy, but waiting outside with a drink & live music was nice. We ate at the inside bar & it was perfect for 2 of us. Fish was delish...
Tale of the Whale
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7575 S Virginia Dare Trl
Nags Head, NC 27959
Family owned and operated for 45 years, we serve the finest and freshest local seafood, choice steaks, salads, pastas, chicken and more. We pay attention to every detail to ensure your meal is memorable and delicious! Enjoy casual dining overlooking the Roanoke Sound, and live music (in season) in our waterfront gazebo. Come early and enjoy your favorite cocktail outdoors overlooking the water, or in our indoor bar. We offer an extensive wine list, a lighter fare menu, childrens’ menu and more. We welcome children, families and parties of all sizes, and offer comfortable booths for a romantic dinner for two. We look forward to serving you!
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4.5432 reviews
Kevin R.
8/5/2025
The Tale of the Whale is for my family and for my friends kind of like visiting that summer place where everyone is friendly and welcoming and the food is comforting and tasty. And let me add...
Virginia T.
7/20/2025
One of our favorite meals of the trip! When we walked in, there was a 1.5-2 hour wait but we got lucky as a party of two and snagged seats at the bar. The bartenders were absolutely lovely so...
Quinn M.
6/30/2025
Based on previous visits, we knew that Tale of the Whale was very popular and could often have long waits. Since we had a party of 10, we did call ahead seating, calling at 9:30am to get on the...
Danielle J.
6/28/2025
In town for a relaxing week at the beach and went looking for a place close by for dinner, this menu drew us in! When we arrived they told us an hour wait and we went out back to grab a drink and...
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