Grits Grill

Clean establishment. It has that dinner vibe going on. Service is great. The food was adequate and filling. I'm sure we'll be back.

"Southern-style diner-like brunch food in Nags Head"In "the Food Lion strip mall" on Croatan Hwy, not far from the Fresh Market, sits this little spot, just open until 2pm. As you might guess from the name, they really specialize in breakfast-style foods, and specifically southern emphases on this. We came on a Monday at just after noon and were able to get a table quickly. It has a bright, clean diner-like feel, though definitely beach-themed paintings, and the staff are friendly.The menu matched what you'd expect from a diner in the south-- lots of egg and grits dishes, hash browns, biscuits, etc., as well as some sandwiches. I ordered the crab cake sandwich with hashbrowns, and a house salad. My daughter ordered corned beef hash, a biscuit, a bowl of grits with cheese, and a sweet tea. House salad came out super fast-- within just a couple of minutes. It was fine-- the lettuce was just OK (iceberg but not wilted) but there were bell pepper slices, cucumber, tomato, etc., to make it a little nicer.Our mains came out maybe 10 or so minutes later. The crab cake was a little smaller than I might have guessed, and in a perfectly shaped patty that looked like it may have been something bought as frozen from one of the grocery stores nearby. Still, it tasted pretty good, and came on a nice bun with lettuce, tomato, and a sauce kind-of like thousand island dressing. The hash browns were good-- fried well. They had an interesting smoky flavor-- maybe they were cooked along with some meat or meat grease.My daughter's food was all pretty good. Again, the corned beef hash looked like what one might get from a can, but it tasted good, and the biscuit and grits were very good. The tea was unexpectedly not as sweet as one would think, but maybe they're accommodating northerners.Price was fair for a tourist town. Note-- you take the bill up to the front to pay.Overall, it's decent diner food. If you're looking for upscale fancy food, this is not the place to go. But if you're looking for a decent diner with southern foods, this is a good option.

Inexpensive and great grits. We had the shrimp and grits and a Greek omelet. While not 5 star dining, the food and service was decent.

Just a simple cheap breakfast spot! No wait to get in and sit down. Breakfast all day if you want. Everything is for sale, so whether its the signs or the toys (parents you have been warned)

This was such a great find right near my condo. I had never been before but was looking for something relatively close. Great service! The food came out fast and was delicious. Decor is very 1950's diner style. I was able to visit a few times during my stay in the Outer Banks. This will definitely be a go-to spot from now on.

My experience at Grits Grill was mixed. We had a 20 minute wait. The eggs and croissant were both excellent, and the country fried steak was really good as well (not pictured). However, the bacon tasted old and chewy and the hash browns weren't crispy, which was a bit disappointing. Additionally, the service could have been better. Overall, it was an okay experience, but there is definitely room for improvement.

Eggs were a tad under cooked and onions in the shredded hash browns, coffee was not good. The server was on point she did a great job.

So heads up -- you're going to experience a wait here. Especially in the morning on a weekend. But let me tell you, it is WORTH IT.I surprised my mom with a birthday breakfast here and she absolutely loved it. It's a cute, retro diner with all of your typical breakfast options and then some. They specialize in grits, so you'll find many variations throughout the menu. My mom chose Shrimp and Grits as her meal and it was DIVINE. She mentioned it was the best I think she had ever had! The grits here are TO DIE FOR. They're so good. I'm dairy free so had to opt for no cheese but they were still the best I'd ever had. Every one of us six enjoyed our meal and the service provided. You may have to turn a blind eye to a couple of cleanliness issues, but the pros certainly outweigh the cons here!If I find myself in the Outer Banks, I will definitely be returning for a visit to Grits Grill!

Breakfast was on point, hot and delicious! Haven't been there in a few years, service was quick friendly and efficient. Would definitely go back again

It was ah-ight. We got there early, so we're seated quickly. The service was prompt and polite. The food was okay. The pancake was very thin, but good. The seafood omelette smelled strongly of ham, so you knew what was cooked right before. Everything seems to be cooked on-a shared griddle, where the patrons in one part of the restaurant can observe. The hash brows were soft and forgettable. The ambiance is standard for a tourist area, and they helpfully sell stuffed gifts for kids as well as beach bags.Note, while my partner ate, I did not as I have a severe food allergy, which they couldn't accommodate. This is NOT a negative on them, but another posting said they had vegan food, which water is vegan, I guess.