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)
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