Goombays Grille & Raw Bar
Goombays Grille & Raw Bar
No teeth, just tail. Real gator tail meat, harmlessly fried
Tuna seared rare over wasabi slaw on a crispy wonton with ginger-soy glaze. Gluten-free without soy sauce
A taste of our faves. Fried coconut shrimp, rice rocket shrimp, and jalapeño crab balls. Perfect for two! No substitutions please
Pickled jalapeños with housemade cream cheese pimento filling. Served with chips and salsa. Cha-Cha-Cha. Hot
A large mushroom cap marinated in balsamic vinaigrette, stuffed with a lump crab cake, and topped with melted fresh mozzarella, served over mixed greens
Hottest balls on the beach
Golden fried plump shrimp rolled in coconut and served with mango chutney
Golden fried and served with ranch dressing or spicy Siracha ranch dressing
Seared blackened tuna filet with sweet & spicy Bang-Bang sauce, garnished with seaweed salad
Golden fried with marinara for dipping
Crispy housemade tortillas with a side of fresh tomato salsa
Jumbo shrimp wrapped in crispy fried rice noodles with a sweet and spicy Asian chili sauce
Wingy dings choose one out of four ways! 1) Jimmy Jamz hot sauce; 2) Smoked Jamaican jerk with sweet citrus glaze; 3) "Two Sauced" jerk wings with both sauces; 4) Chesapeake Bay dusted with Old Bay seasoning. Add a side of celery & ranch or bleu cheese dressing for an additional charge
Crab meat, cream cheese, and chef's special seasonings, served with crisp pita for dipping
Appetizer portion of our tender ribs grilled with Chipotle BBQ sauce. Served with slaw
Mixed baby greens with fresh veggies
Our golden fried crab cake over mixed salad greens with fire roasted corn salsa, salad fixings and Sriracha-ranch dressing
Large garden salad with either Jamaican jerk yellowfin tuna filet or plump shrimp skewer
A wedge of iceberg lettuce with Applewood smoked bacon, candied pecans, bleu cheese crumbles, dried cranberries, and house made pear vinaigrette
Herb grilled Atlantic Salmon atop mixed greens tossed with Feta cheese, Kalamata olives, pepperoncini peppers, red onion, tomato, cucumber, carrots, and Greek dressing
Fried Coconut Shrimp (5) over mixed greens seared with mango vinaigrette, roasted red bell pepper, goat cheese, cucumber, and red onion
Clams, potatoes, bacon, carrots, celery, onions, and black pepper in clam broth. Available in Bowl or cup
Available in Cup or Bowl | Priced Daily
A few of these and you might feel extinct. Vodka, Midori, and pineapple juice
Traditional island recipe with a Goombays keeper cup, a blend of rum, juices, and coconut
An out of this world Gulf Stream blue margarita
Lots of teeth in this one! Vodka and lemonade
Drink one of these and you'll feel snug as a bug. Malibu rum, pineapple juice, and a splash of soda
Gosling Dark Rum is mixed with ginger beer for this Bermuda classic
Spiced rum, crème de cassis, banana liquor, pineapple juice, and Rose's lime in a keeper ceramic tiki mug
A blend of OJ, cranberry, and pineapple juices
Pink lemonade, Mist Twist, and raspberry syrup
Our creative version of the classic Shirley Temple
A concoction any alien would love. Mist Twist and Pink Lemonade
Pepsi and grenadine, no bite
Thinly sliced steak grilled with your choice of cheese, sautéed onions, red and green bell peppers. Served on a freshly baked hoagie roll
Fried lump crab meat with just enough panko to hold it together. It rocks!
We decide-grilled or fried. You have to roll with the tide
Grilled tuna steak on rye with sauerkraut, mustard, and thousand Island make it the swimming cousin of a traditional reuben
Grilled chicken sandwich with fresh guacamole, chipotle BBQ sauce, Monterey jack cheese, lettuce and tomato served on a whole wheat bun
Plain, With Swiss, With Country Ham & Swiss
Grilled local tuna steak served with a side of Jamaican jerk paste or tartar sauce, your choice!
Portobello mushroom marinated in balsamic, then grilled. Served with roasted bell peppers, red onions, and fresh mozzarella cheese on a whole wheat bun
Jamaican jerk spiced tuna with black beans and rice, flour tortillas, and all the fixins to roll your own!
Chef's whim featuring our freshest and localist!
A local fave! Chunks of fresh fish with fries and cole slaw
Spicy! Sautéed onions and jalapeños with chicken and cheese, served with black beans and rice
Chef's whim! Wrapped in a soft flour tortilla with choice of side
Gulf shrimp and andouille sausage with spicy tomato broth and veggies over pasta noodles
Sautéed shrimp and mixed veggies with melted Monterey jack and cheddar cheese. Served with black beans and rice
An American classic. Add your choice of American, cheddar, Swiss, or Monterey Jack for an additional charge
A burger topped with pickled jalapeños and Monterey Jack
An awesome twist to a veggie burger. Grilled, plain or with cheese
Jamaican jerk paste, grilled pineapple, and Swiss cheese
Cut and size changes daily. Ask your server for today's selection. Served with potato du jour and house veggies. Five Large Shrimps can be added
Change daily, always fresh, always good! Served with Jamaican jerk paste, house veggies, and potato du jour
Swimming this morning, on your plate this evening
Fresh local tuna steak fillet prepared to order. Served over mashers and topped with lump crab meat, grilled asparagus, and lemon beurre blanc
Lump crab meat golden fried to perfection. Served with fire roasted corn salsa, black beans, rice, & veggies, and tomato remoulade sauce
Changes daily
Dominican inspired..jumbo shrimp in garlic cream with a hot loaf of bread for dippin' and today's veggie
Fresh grouper dusted in pecans and fried. Served with cranberry chutney, black beans, rice and veggies
Golden fried large shrimp with our house-made cocktail sauce, french fries and coleslaw
Twin breasts dredged in coconut, fried, and topped with pineapple cream sauce. Available in Half order (One breast) or Full order (Two breasts)
The freshest fish or shellfish sauteedwith Jamaican Jerk spice, coconut cream, bananas, and de-glazed with dark rum. (You'll love it, mon!)
A spicy treat, sauteed in a curry coconut milk cream sauce with banana, raisins and coconut. With chicken or shrimp
Fresh fettuccine pasta tossed in alfredo sauce with red, green, and yellow veggies. Add shrimp or with chicken for an additional charge
Steamed or raw available. Sept-April. Available in Dozen or half dozen
Fresh garden veggies with butter and parmesan cheese
Available in Pound or Pound
Steamed or raw. Available in Dozen or Dozen
Broccoli and carrots with 6 oz. spiced steamed shrimp
Please choose three from shrimp, clams, crab legs, veggies
Gator appetizer
This steamed combo was $40.
a drink in a glass
Rose of Mary Rosebud
Margarita with frog :)
Crocodile Punch and Beetle Juice
customers sitting at the bar
a surfboard hanging from the ceiling
Snapper
Sticker
interior
interior
Space Man Spiff was great!!
Sides that come with the Seafood Kingston
Crab Cake Dinner
Crab Cake Dinner
Cheers
Spicy shrimp
Tuna Tacos
Mixed Up Grille Pecan Fried Grouper
Special shrimp,salmon and mahi mahi.
Calamari
Crab stuffed portobello with mozzarella on top.
Goombays Smash
Buck S.
Oct 9, 2024
One of the many great places in OBX! The gator bites are fantastic! Sauce is good BUT... ask for the house yellow sauce. OMG! So good. My body was craving chlorophyll. Got the wedge salad. Dried cranberries, candied pecans, blue cheese crumbles. Asked for extra. WOW! Hunks, I mean golfball sized blue cheese! If you are looking for the beach getaway lunch... here you go! Nice friendly wrap around bar. Bartenders were great!
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Dave U.
Jun 17, 2024
Service is always good. My favorite visits are when I hang out in the bar. The staff is quick to take care of my orders. Recently had dessert and that was pretty tasty. They purchase local desserts from bakers on the island.
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Andrew D.
Jul 10, 2024
NO STARS Do Not Support especially if you or someone you know suffers from a disability. They told us very curtly that my identified service dog was not allowed in the restaurant due to "North Carolina regulations". I believe he needs to read the federally mandated ADA rules and regulations governing service animals. He is opening the restaurant up for a potential lawsuit.
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Megan P.
Aug 10, 2024
Goombays - we have been eager to try this restaurant as the parking lot is ALWAYS packed... we finally had the pleasure to try this local delight, and boy, were we pleased. We were lucky to be able to get seated right away, greeted by our waiter almost instantly, and our beverages and food came out lightening fast. This restaurant features a nice diverse beer and cocktail menu and an array of food choices. One of the cocktail specials was the Kill Devil Rum pina colada slushie - boy was it good! For lunch we ordered the shrimp and veggie quesedilla, and the fish and chips. Everything arrived piping hot - so hot you had to blow on it before eating it, it was a pleasant surprise. Both meals were very good. The restaurant also had some great dessert options- maybe next time we will give those a try! Will be back, for sure!
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Laura G.
Aug 29, 2023
Delicious food and great service in this restaurant. We were told wait would be 30 minutes, we were seated in 15. We got the dozen raw clams. They were yummy but tiny. Appetizer plate with coconut shrimp, another shrimp and crab balls was the star. Super yummy and perfect for two. I had the crab cake sandwich for main, it was delicious but better without bun. Friend had burger and she was happy. Adult drinks were yummy and they came with plastic toys. Blue margarita and one with rum and pineapple were so good. Excellent restaurant and shoutout to great waitress and hostess. Both super attentive.
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Dale E.
Sep 16, 2024
The vibe is cool and very island feeling. The server was very pleasant, passionate and attentive. The sound was well for being a smaller venue. You could hear those at your table. Dare I say...this meal was actually better than Tortugas and Blue Moon. The best burger I've had in years in the OBX..fresh and great flavor, nothing frozen. I will return and had a great time.
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Chloe W.
Jun 18, 2024
We've been going here for years. Great food and great service! The restaurant was clean and very inviting. Definitely recommend!
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Emily S.
Oct 3, 2024
Great food and service! The drinks were great and the place is so cute. Definitely get the Goombay smash and a t shirt to commemorate the occasion!
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Jo M.
Aug 27, 2024
Love the place drinks was awesome along with some appetizers. We got the Goombays sample and calamari's and it was delicious.
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Meredith C.
Dec 31, 2022
Goombays is a cute Caribbean restaurant located on Beach road in a residential area close to First Street. The bar area has stools for close to 20 but there is additional chairs and standing room around the perimeter. It does get busy at times during peak season but the bartenders are good at hustling and working to ensure nobody goes thirsty. Additionally, drinks can be ordered and consumed outside on the patio, which consists of a small concrete area just outside the front entrance. The patio is furnished with picnic tables and benches.The full menu is available at the bar. Also, the bar has the steamer for seafood and vegetables. Customers can order steamed food even after the kitchen has closed.The restaurant section has table seating (no booths) and has a fun cool Caribbean beach vibe thanks to custom decorations.The menu includes appetizers, salads, and burgers, much like what you would expect at most beach restaurants. There are entrees dishes too including pasta, shrimp, chicken, pork, ribs, and so on. Goombays also offers specialty dishes which differ slightly for lunch and dinner.Our favorite lunch dishes include shrimp quesadillas, the tuna reuben, steamed vegetables, or any of their salads. For dinner we get tuna tacos or often one of their grilled fish specials.The staff is attentive and friendly.Goombays is at the top of our list for a casual meal at a friendly OBX establishment.
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