Lucky 12 Tavern

We went there for dinner on 10/23 to watch the football game. The seafood was excellent — we ordered the tuna bites and oysters, and both tasted incredibly fresh. The Halloween decorations were also really nice and added a fun vibe to the place. However, the service at the bar was disappointing. The bartender (unfortunately forgot his name) kept bringing our drinks out late, multiple times, while serving others who ordered after us. There were no apologies, and it really affected the experience. Food: 5 stars – definitely worth trying. Service: 1 star – poor attention and attitude. Overall, I’d still recommend this place for the food, but I hope management addresses the bar service.

Ordered takeout from Lucky 12 today. Got an order of boneless wings for $14 and a basket of fries. When I got home, I opened up the wings to find 4 measly, overcooked nuggets. (Pictures attached). They gave me more stalks of carrots and celery than they did wings. For $14? No way. The fries looked like they were a day old, stale, tasted like styrofoam. Staff was nice enough, atmosphere was cool, but the food was a bad tasting rip-off. Don’t recommend, very disappointed.

Always good food and service. The atmosphere is special with all of the collections of signs, gas pumps and memorabilia. Christmas is extraordinary, a must see stop as the originator of the 12 Bars of Christmas. Halloween is fun and creative.

This was our second time eating here. This time we decided to get their pizza and so glad we did! I'm from NY and used to having some really good pizza but this place wowed me. It was so delicious!!!! The 16" pizza has 8 big slices, enough for 3 people. My pics show the bar side but they also have a dining room. We will def be back when in the area next time.

We came in on a Monday around lunchtime and were able to get a table right away. The gentleman at the front was friendly. The service was great. The food came out quick. The bacon cheeseburger was good you could tell they used fresh ground beef. The fish and chips were good, too. Fish was lightly breaded with a golden tint. The hand cut French fries were yummy. All in all, good restaurant is worth a try.

A must to go to if in the OBX area! During the Christmas holiday is even more spectacular with all the vintage Christmas decorations lining the ways, shelves, ceilings, corners, and outdoor igloos and little mini party lodges! Immediately great vibes when entering with a personable and fun greeter who accommodated our needs without fuss. Waitress was attentive, patient, and very pleasant. Food was served good and hot with a smile and drinks were well made! Their side of red beans and rice was exceptional!! Love the Jingle 12 Pop Up experience and will definitely go back on our next trip out!! -Joyce

The place was slam full but service didn't slack at all. Food came out quickly and it was hot. I snagged a beer with my wings and that came out fast and was cold. I have no complaints at all. EVEN BETTER the 8 piece wing would have been a 16 piece anywhere else. Definitely recommend this place.

Starting with the fact during the holidays the name is Jingle 12. Place is decorated in a vintage way for the holidays. Live music was honestly not the best. Thank God we had a reservation for the Ski Lodge cabin outside. They have 2 igloo, a small camper and 2 lodge cabin to have a private experience for groups. Ours was the Ski Lodge. Had a heater to keep it warm and cozy. There was a Bluetooth speaker to connect and play your own music. Really nice setting. Food was surprisingly good. The crab rangoon was absolutely the best I ever had and the chips were so delicious. Boneless chicken had 4 small pieces not enough to share. The sweet potato biscuit had 4 mini and they were ok, wouldn't order again though. Ordered mozzarella sticks that never came. For pizza had the Jamaican and El Supremo, both were good. Something will order again. The server was good but forgot an appetizer and had to remind her of some drinks. Otherwise very friendly and nice. Outside had more holiday decorations. A nice place to go for drinks and a bite to eat. Parking is challenging.

Our favorite place in Nagshead..Amazing selection of beer, bourbon and wine for my wife. Favorite appetizer is the buffalo shrimp..and we also enjoy Lucky 12's pizza. We've been coming here for 7-8 years and the service has always been top-notch. Fun note, the pinball machines are a huge plus. Thank You Lucky 12 staff!

We visited the Lucky 12 Tavern every holiday season. It has become an essential part of our "12 Bars of Christmas" tradition. The atmosphere is always delightful, and the staff are incredibly nice, friendly, and welcoming. We truly appreciate the warm and inviting environment. The drinks are always fantastic, and the food is good too. However, what really stands out is the incredible hospitality that makes the overall experience memorable, even though the restaurant can sometimes be a bit chaotic. Regardless, we look forward to visiting Cheers to many more holiday seasons together!

Was super easy to call and place the order for pick up, ready in 20 mins. Service was nice and fast but honestly the pizza its self was just mediocre. Nothing fancy to brag about; but it didn't suck either. The pepperoni had a little kick to it, my 2 year old wasn't a fan of that. I got super excited about the ranch because it was nice and runny but it wasn't that great. However I would definitely try something different here, and I would go back.

TLDR: Good food and great service! Food: American restaurant serving apps, soups, salads, sandwiches, seafood entrees (baked or fried), pizza, and desserts. We ordered the cod sandwich, fries, fried pickles, and the scallops and shrimp boat with coleslaw and sautéed mushroom medley. Prices: Reasonable (see menu picture for pricing) except a side Caesar salad is a $6 up charge. Service: Excellent! We had positive interactions with all three of the employees we interacted with. Our waitress (Tammie) was patient, kind, and efficient. The host was welcoming and helpful. And an employee patiently answered my questions over the phone prior to our visit. Seating: multiple seating areas with bar stools, tables, and booths available. Noise: music and conversation is on the louder side. No louder than a typical sports bar. Parking: parking lot in front of the restaurant. Following the signs since the lot has a separate entrance and exit. Pets: Dogs are not allowed.

Stopped by to watch some college football and geab a bite while on vacation. Pizza and salad was good. Staff was friendly. Had a good amout of TVs to watch.

Awesome place for dinner & drinks! The inside is trendy and always clean. My family and I have tried most of the menu over the years and have zero bad things to say. The shirts and hats they sell are all really cool also. The seafood chowder is a MUST try !

A go to place anytime we are in OBX. Brandon and Caiggy were so friendly and nice. A lot of banter and laughter. Had the Nats game on too! The regular wings (real as they have all 3 sections) the chicago dog was perfect. The Philly cheese steak was delish. Cheeseburger was amazing. Great cozy hometown bar. Lots of regulars. Best place on the island!!!

One of my favorites each year this place really reminds me of Christmas in the 70s. From the decor to the food and the cocktail menu they go all out. We sat at the bar, enjoy!

Even though we arrived 15 minutes before closing the kitchen, the service was outstanding and the food even better. Definitely going back!

I love this place!!! The food is great the bartenders are wonderful! Always a great experience.

To start off, food was so so good! Service was absolutely the best from all staffing. Our server was Tammie & she was the sweetest and most informative to accommodate our night out after a long day of work! The ambiance in this place is always welcoming, comfort food, comfortable atmosphere & just a good ole time as always home!!!

Huge portions, friendly staff, and tasty food make this one of my favorite spots. They're open year-round. At Christmas and Halloween they "change" their name (along with a couple other places) to part of 12 Bars of Christmas/Halloween - "Jingle 12"/"Spooky 12"...fun times!

One of the only places open on Sat. night after 8p.m.! Got a spinach salad which was large and very fresh. Hubby got a pizza which was pretty good except the sausage was a bit weird. Pizza is light, almost thin crust which we liked.

I like the atmosphere ( other than the very obnoxious intoxicated table next to us) and staff was very friendly. Food was not great. Chicken sandwich- chicken was very rubbery/tough and could not eat it. The "Tim" funky taste and not in a good way. Chicago Dog - yeah nope never again. Ewww is all I can say. Fries I admit were amazing. Prices are high- we paid with tip over 150.00 and ZERO alcohol. Used to like coming here. Next trip we will pass. Prices are not worth the highly overpriced unflattering food.

Service was lacking and the orange crush was watered down orange juice. Crowd is all 50 plus so not for younger people

My husband and I usually love Lucky 12, we bring out of town guests as it's a favorite. Unfortunately today was a real disappointment. My husband ordered the Tim as usual and I ordered the Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad. As always the Tim was fantastic, the salad unfortunately was not so great. The romaine was a bit bitter, the toppings mentioned on the menu were scant at best, just wasn't the same salad as previous seasons. I will say the grilled chicken was very flavorful though. This has been my go to salad for over 10+ years. Of course we will be back, but man what a disappointment.

We ate here for lunch while on vacation for the first time last week and enjoyed everything we ordered. We started with the fried pickles app (ranch tastes homemade and is great) and the mild buffalo shrimp - which def had a kick to it but the waitress let us know beforehand and it was the perfect spice for us. My husband had the fish and chips (tarter sauce - also tasted homemade) and the meal was great - fresh cut fries are excellent. I had the MP Crabcake sandwich - fairly priced with tons of crab and the bun was excellent too! We ordered pizza to go for our daughter - which she also loved. We had great service and will definitely be back again! They also post their daily special on Facebook which I appreciate.

1st time to OBX with a family of 4 and needed an easy place to come and watch the WNCAA game. This place is a Gem! Tons of TVs, great food and menu. What sets this place above even most places is their Bourbon selection! This place has top shelf allocated bourbon at decent prices. Friendly staff to top it all off. If I were to say the one con is there are not many tables. We came on a Monday at 630 during the off season and the place was packed. This place would be packed even with a bigger space which speaks to the quality you get here! If we ever find our way back to OBX we will come back for sure!

When we arrived at 8:30 the host was snappy and rude! Over all food was ok! Fried shrimp was heavily batter - the coleslaw was the blandest tasting slaw ever! I don't like adding salt and pepper but unfortunately this was the only way to eat and still was terrible! Have cut fries were very good!

One of my fav places in Nags Head! Great food and fantastic service. Todd was our server and he was on his game! He was quick with delivering our drinks and food and had a great sense of humor. The clam chowder is some of the best I've had. Ahi tuna tasted fresh and was cooked perfectly. We were craving shrimp so we got the buffalo shrimp and fried shrimp basket. Both were great. We got mild sauce, however it was very spicy so beware if you don't have a good spice tolerance. Lastly, the fries were great- clearly hand cut and made fresh daily.

Decorated in signage images reminiscent of the glory days of highway travel and situated on the edge of Virginia Dare Trail, Lucky 12 Tavern is a lucky find. I was surprised to find the menu offered more than traditional tavern food. After a long day on the beach we grabbed a drink, appetizers, and dessert. Though I normally do not find gin refreshing, the Bermuda Triangle was a great Oceanside choice. The balance of sweet pineapple and hot jalapeño was perfect. The Buffalo shrimp were large and served in a sauce that offered flavor in addition to heat. The crab bites were mini, grilled crab cakes served with a spicy remoulade. We finished the evening with cinnamon bread pudding that any southern host would be proud to serve.

Everything about Lucky 12 is outstanding. Been coming here as a local for 18 years. The food has always been excellent and the staff is absolutely awesome.

I have found it extremely difficult to find a restaurant in the Nags Head area that was open "late" (I.e. past 9pm). Wanted to grab a quick drink with my husband following the day's activities. Service at the Lucky 12 was great and we were able to get a table (around 8:30pm) without an extreme wait (another rarity in the area). I'd happily come back here again to take advantage of a little sports watching on the many TVs and a cold beer.

Price was a bit high, regular burger was burnt (possibly a frozen burger) Server had a small attitude when we asked about kids drinks but hostess was nice. Kids enjoyed the chicken tenders and fries. Turkey burger was good. (Hockey puck type, possibly frozen), charged an extra dollar for a slice of cheese however wasn't told about that. Kids meals do not include a drink which was strange. Ginger ale needed syrup and soda was "watery". Overall medium experience

I've been driving by this place for years on vacation and never went in because it looks like a dive bar and I had my family with me. My kids are grown now so this summer we went in. It was busy, but we got seated right away. Great experience. The service was great. The food was really good. And there were families with kids in there. I should've gone there with my family years ago.

Great Family spot with stuff on the menu for everyone in the family! Delicious seafood and appetizers, stopped multiple times on our trip!!

We decided to come here during the 12 Bars of Christmas since this establishment was the vision and originator of the OBX Christmas pop up bar. It did not disappoint with festive decorations and an extensive menu of holiday cocktails and food. My husband and I ordered the Don Featherstone's Old Fashioneds that were by far the best old fashioneds we have had. It was made with a homemade vanilla syrup and garnished with a luxardo cherry and a dried orange. We wanted to get a taste of a number of menu items so we ordered a slice of cheese pie, a Caesar salad, the Turkey Burger with fries and the Veggie Philly. The Veggie Philly really was our favorite dish while the other three we probably will not order again. We enjoyed drink and food there and look forward to returning.

I made reservations for the holiday ice fishing shed for 8 of us on Thursday night. We all arrived right on time and were escorted right through the restaurant and out to our "shed". It was decorated with fishing accessories, electric wood stove and seating that was rustic. Our waitress was excellent, very attentive and friendly. We all ordered drinks from the very festive named cocktails. (All really good, too good) then appetizers, fried pickles, very good and baked Brie with crackers, also good. Dinners came soon after. Everyone enjoyed theirs. The entire experience was so much fun, my only critique would be to make the seating accommodate 8 better, the table was too small and we could only fit 6, the other two had a separate high top table and would've liked everyone together. Overall Excellent, definitely make reservations as soon as early December.

Great pizza. Great burgers. Fantastic fries and wings. Just don't go in looking for good seafood and you will be happy. Service was friendly and wait times were short. A nice place that's not too pricey for a quick bite.

Amazing FOOD! This was an amazing choice of me and my family of five to visit insert location here! We had a great time and vibed out to music. The service was great and they gave our food fast!

To be fair this was during their 12 bars of Christmas and it was crazy. That being said, we sat at the bar and the bartender wasn't very welcoming. The food was typical bar food (nothing wrong with it), but I had heard better remarks about the food than what I experienced. The atmosphere reminds you of an old diner and it was dark inside. This could also be because they were showing off the Christmas lights, which were pretty. I'd give them another chance on the off, off season.

Lucky Tavern has a cool environment. Our waitress was very quick to grab everything we needed. Unfortunately the food was not as tasty as we would like. Tuna bites were delicious but the fries, hot dogs, buffalo chicken sandwich, chicken tenders, and Philly cheesesteak were underwhelming. The fries were the worst, the rest was just average.

We had hoped for better after reading the reviews but were not impressed. I ordered a Tito's and soda and seriously question whether there was actually any Tito's in it - $9. My girlfriend had house wine - $7. The oyster appetizer was tasty, but tiny - $14. Our tab was $31.25 and we wondered what we were really paying for. If you go, I recommend you order the basket of fries for $8 - it appeared to be the only thing of value on the menu. On the plus side, the vibe was cool and the service was okay.

We stopped by on a Monday evening at around 6 o'clock. Not crowded at all and we were seated right away. It's a friendly place. A dive bar feel. I got a salmon salad. It was actually quite good !! Goat cheese, tomatoes, and a good size piece of salmon that was cooked just right. The star of this salad was the "honky tonk" salad dressing. Best salad dressing I have ever tasted. Luckily, I was able to find the recipe online. Can't wait to try it at home. The pizza at the table next to us looked good. We would maybe stop by for a burger as well next time. Give them a try.

This is our second time here, and if you are looking for a biker or dive bar feel, this place is great. Good selection of bourbons. They have TVs going, they have a PAC MAN Machine, they have a back patio that is very cool, and their pizza is incredible. We got the El Supremo and added banana peppers. We got it ToGo and by the time we got home, it was still perfect. Nicole was one of the two bartenders, she was very nice.

Great cheesesteak, fun vibes highly recommend. We had a wings and cheesesteaks and it was very good. Will be back when in OBX

Food never disappoints. Always perfect. Nicole is super sweet and attentive. Have to rave about the ceiling

We stopped for lunch on a random drive and man was it good! I had the chicken sandwich, and it did not disappoint. The chicken breast was fresh, hand breaded and seasoned perfectly. The fries were also the same. I would for sure stop again.

From the Boston area, spending Jan & Feb in Kills Devil Hills. Read good reviews and stopped in for dinner. We sat at the bar had a beer and ordered the tuna entree with Brussel sprouts, red pepper risotto, and an order of fried oysters. All were excellent! Highly recommend.

Randomly found this on Yelp. I actually was looking for more a a laid back dive bar. This is anything but a dive bar. On a Friday night, the place was slammed. A great combination of locals as well as vacationing families. The craft beer selection is excellent. We sat at the bar and enjoyed great service. I ordered a Chef's Special - Fried Pork chop and potatoes with gravy. The gravy was excellent. The pork chops were tender and juicy. The fried egg on top was a perfect touch. We also ordered a pizza. The pizza is decent, about a 7 or 8 out of 10. Overall a great night!

I give this place a big ( -10 ) before I even tried the food my experience in customer service was Horrendous We Are a couple that lives in Virginia and every year we love to come to OBX we love to try different restaurants and places based on what we would like to eat on this day today around 7 PM I made a call to this Lucky 12 tavern place And let me tell you I called and I asked if they were taking orders to go and the person that answered the phone was a male and he said well it depends and I said well it depends on what and I said we're just trying to place an order to go and he said well it's just gonna have to be pizza only to go and I asked him why was that his response to me was because HE SAID SO !!! Who are you to decide what I'm eating for the night when I'm paying for it but at least I tried but you didn't give me the opportunity to do so , I asked him what kind of answer is that and he says because that's what I decided to do so the customer service was horrific businesses like this forget that customers are the ones that are keeping the business going but if it was up to me they will be shutting down today they should be happy that people like us that don't live here want to try to eat their food and give them a little bit of business businesses like this keep forgetting that we had a pandemic and they lost a lot of business they should be thankful that people want to come to their place to eat or at least try because I didn't give the opportunity to do so based on my customer service over the phone however that's their loss I'm OK with not eating there and I'm also OK I will never go there even though I never got a chance to but I'm glad I didn'tworst customer service ever I don't recommend this place to anyone locals or visitors they are the worst specially this male person that answer the phone however all I have to say is that this place is called Lucky 12 Tavern they're gonna need the luck because they're not gonna make it if they keep up with this nasty customer service I will put this place on my not to go list ever and anyone that comes to visit I will tell them not to go there horrific WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER!!!!! My review is - 10 hands Down!!! I really did not want to give any stars however I was forced to in order to place my review but it's really a minus star they don't deserve to even have one star but I couldn't do a - star whoever is visiting or locals go to places that will give you great customer service and give you great food this place is not it I'm ok with spending my money elsewhere where I get treated a whole lot better whoever this male right employee was at answer the phone around that time on this day Saturday, September 30 at 7 PM I thank you for showing us your true colors and you lost a customer and many more to come for life because of your nasty attitude and lack of skills of customer service!

Actually Mark, your hostess didn't say anything except that the kitchen is closed but we could get pizza to go and said "sorry" She didn't say anything about stopping names at 8:30 so you are mistaken - perhaps thinking of someone else? And calling me a Karen? I stand by my original review of poor customer service. You're the business owner, guess your employees learn their poor customer service from you. Side note, who looks to the FAQ for business hours? They should be clearly posted in plain view.

Wow... Where do I start. This place is cool. Enjoyed the décor. The food well I'll just say this, I am going back tonight for dinner. Lucky 12 is now on my top three favorite OBX restaurants list. Super friendly staff!

Lucky 12 Tavern delivered a great late night meal. Surprisingly there were not too many options after we returned from a sunset dolphin cruise. We only had to wait a few minutes for a table. The appetizer came out quickly as did our meals. My scallops and shrimp were large, fresh, and flavorful. My wife and son were also happy with their meals. This was a shirt worthy stop for my son.

Got pizza and wings. The Jamaican pizza was delicious and the wings were excellent!! Great quick services with a large variety of drinks on draft. Would return!!

We came here as a recommendation and the service and food was incredible!! I had the veggie cheese sandwich and it was awesome ! The fries are a must try

Was looking for a towny experience. Something local, something good. Food was really good. Service the best we have had in OBX "ever". We will make the place a staple whenever down in Nags Head.

One of the best bars in the OBX. Pizzas are great as well. And Jingle 12 is always a treat at Christmas time.

Overall **** 3.75 from me so a very solid 4 Stars overall. Lucky 12 is small, casual place with good food, friendly, competent service that we thoroughly enjoyed and look forward returning to. Setting **** Lucky 12 seems like a biker, dive bar and country bar all mixed together with some 50's diner thrown in for good measure. It is an unassuming, very casual place where shorts and sleeveless shirts are welcome. I do want to stress though that it was clean and well kept. It was raining the day we went but there is a great fenced in outside area with a covered bar and some seating as well as picnic tables with umbrellas. The parking lot is very small though and the entrance and exit not well marked, you are supposed to use the South entrance and exit the North. Service **** I didn't catch the name of our server but he was essentially the only one working the entire place and he hustled. Things did not move at a brisk pace but i never felt like we were forgotten about. Food **** I'm not sure about OBX's obsession is with NYC Pizza as everyone claims to be serving it but unlike the others we have tried, Lucky 12 hits on it really well. We ordered the Italian Stallion pie which came with Sausage, Roasted Red Peppers, Banana Peppers and Garlic. While having way too much garlic and in need of salt and pepper it was thin and very, very good! We did start with fried pickles, fantastic, and wings which are not sectioned but were unbreaded, crispy and addicting. One tablemate ordered the burger which was cooked perfectly and was very good. It came with what appeared to be fresh house made fries which were great but could have used a touch more salt. Value *** All in for four was $105 with a round of beer. Pizza was a pricey at $21 but overall the quality was high so I'll give them an average score here.