Overlooking the Roanoke Sound at Whalebone Junction in Nags Head, Tale of the Whale has served the Outer Banks since 1980. This family-run waterfront institution plates fresh local seafood in ample portions: whole stuffed lobster, she-crab soup, jumbo lump crab cakes and sunset views over the water.
Appetizers
| Hot Crab Dip |
$15.99 |
| Calamari |
$13.99 |
| Pork Ribs |
$12.99 |
| Steamed Shrimp (1/2 lb) |
$12.99 |
| Coconut Shrimp |
$11.99 |
| Stuffed Mushrooms |
$11.99 |
| Chicken Bites |
$9.99 |
| Hushpuppies (6) |
$6.00 |
Soup & Salad
| She-Crab Soup (Bowl) |
$14.99 |
| Tale of the Whale Salad |
$12.99 |
| Caesar Salad |
$10.99 |
| Wedge Salad |
$10.99 |
| Clam Chowder (Bowl) |
$9.99 |
Fried & Broiled Seafood
| Crab Cakes (Two, jumbo lump) |
$33.99 |
| Scallops |
$36.99 |
| Filet of Flounder |
$29.99 |
| Fried Oysters |
$27.99 |
| Shrimp |
$22.99 |
| Combination Platter |
$34.99 |
Local Favorites
| Crab Imperial |
$37.99 |
| Crabmeat & Shrimp Au Gratin |
$35.99 |
| Stuffed Flounder |
$34.99 |
| Tale of the Whale Seafood Pasta |
$32.99 |
| Grilled Fish |
$31.99 |
| Garlic Shrimp |
$27.99 |
| Shrimp & Grits |
$27.99 |
Beef, Chicken & Ribs
| Snow Crab Legs & Steak |
$66.99 |
| NY Strip (14 oz) |
$39.99 |
| Steak, Chicken & Ribs |
$40.99 |
| Steak & Ribs |
$38.99 |
| Filet Mignon (6 oz) |
$28.99 |
| Fried Chicken Tenders |
$22.99 |
| Grilled Chicken Breasts |
$22.99 |
Daily Specials
| Surf and Turf (Whole Stuffed Lobster & 6 oz Filet) |
$60.99 |
| Whole Stuffed Lobster |
$45.99 |
| Grilled Mahi Oscar |
$30.99 |
| Cajun Mixed Grill Pasta |
$33.99 |
Hours
| Monday |
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday |
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday |
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday |
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday |
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday |
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday |
Closed |
