Tortugas Lie

We got there as they opened as we were the first ones there and the line was long to get in so I’m glad we got there early. Shout out to our server Holly, who took good care of us. I highly recommend the steamed clams and the clear broth clam chowder was fantastic. Will definitely be back.

Great food, great service, great atmosphere. These guys went above and beyond they had no way of knowing we had just arrived from Charlotte, and they were probably close to closing. But they still served our table friday night. The food was delicious. the best crab cakes i've had in a very long time, and our waiter was sweet and very hardworking! If you want good vibe and great food, I definitely recommend this place. 👌

Our favorite Outer Banks restaurant! Have been coming for three summers and it’s delicious every time. Great vibe, great food, great drinks. We have had the Painkiller and Lost Tortugas for drinks, quinoa salad and Swiss jerk burger. Everything tastes good, food comes out fast, the restaurant has fish tanks the kids love watching the fish swim around. Highly recommend - note it can be a long wait at times so plan your timing accordingly

We arrived around 8:00 on a Thursdsy night. We put our name in for first available seats at the bar or a table. Meanwhile we had a drink at the timing bar in back. There was live music, which was nice. We ended up at the end of the bar next to the merch. It was pretty hectic, but I said first available. My partner ordered the special which was blackened tuna with goat cheese and pineapple salsa. It was perfectly cooked medium rare and was delicious. I went simple and ordered a bacon cheeseburger with extra crispy fries. The burger was juicy and flavorful and my fries were exactly what I wanted ... super crispy and salty! Tortugas Lie was an excellent choice. Kind of a beach dive bar with great food! I will be back!!!

Great bartenders who were friendly and nice to talk to; beautiful artwork- we took photos! The food looked so good but we were just in for happy hour. Definitely recommend!

We will definitely eat here again. The coco loco chicken was delicious, juicy, and tender. Fish tacos did not disappoint. Many large chunks of mahi in each taco. The black beans were cooked perfectly. We weren't terribly impressed with the white pizza sampler, but the rest of the meal made up for it. We usually take some food home for later, but everyone cleaned their plates. We bought a round for the kitchen!

Great food and even better drinks! Ryan took care of us one afternoon and was incredibly friendly and welcoming to my wife and me. The atmosphere was inviting, and both the food and drinks were absolutely delicious.

We stopped here mainly due to its featured Caribbean islands flavored cuisine. Many different handheld sandwiches are also offered as well. Although the Jerked dishes were nicely done, we felt that the Jerked sauce/spice used lacked heat/spiciness, like it's missing the "It" factor. The staff was friendly and helpful. The interior decor was mainly island themed. You can choose to dine in either indoor or outdoor settings. So if you haven't had a chance to try out Caribbean cuisine, this may be a good place to start.

Came here around 7:30 on a weekday and was told an 1 hour and 20min wait time but we opted to also put our name down for bar seats which we were told would've been a shorter wait. They have a bar around back, however with only one bartender and complete disarray with people cutting in front of everyone else trying to get their order in, we weren't able to order a drink. Thankfully, we ended up only waiting 15-20 min for bar seats to open up. I ordered the Jamaican jerk beef and really enjoyed my meal. It was a little spicy so if you're prone to spice sensitivity, this dish may not be for you. The service at the bar was 10/10 and the food came fairly quickly. Overall, would highly recommend dining here but would not recommend the bar out back.

Really? A group comes in and you can only do 3 "separate" checks? So..then we find out...they tax the tip...that's wrong. A group of women spent wayyyyyy too much time on the whole check thing. Will never come back here.

Came here for lunch the other day. Originally intended to come for dinner but glad we didn't. We waited about 15-20 minutes to be seated when I saw multiple tables open. No biggie just irritating. Can't imagine how that would have been at dinner time. The place is a bit divey inside but we appreciated the unique decor and fish tanks. Ordered drinks-one drink we got was extremely strong and the other tasted like it had no alcohol. The food was the redeeming factor; it was worth the wait and super good. Everyone was happy with it. I had a teriyaki burger and it was fantastic. My husband had a chicken sandwich and said it was really good! Overall, not sure about this one. Would probably go back because that burger really hit the spot!

Guy Fieri does NOT LIE! Come to Tortugas Lie. Classic and Charmong. Varied menu. Something on here for everyone. Craft beer. Cocktails Seafood. All Local. You must visit. I loved the art work and the tile and the beautiful fish tanks. Servers were exceptional and very nice. I would go back to eat more Local stuff. Bought a hoodie.

The Coco Loco Chicken was amazing ! Tight quarters for seating but service was great and all the staff were super friendly! Fun coastal vibe!

Amazing yellow fin tuna/black bean burrito Fantastic flavor and filling for a lite plate. My wife had the scallops appetizer for her entree and was very satisfied with the taste as well as the portion. Service by Susan was great as she worked around our new puppy on the back porch. The ambiance was Che beach and delightful. Made our anniversary dinner vey special. Makes for a great memory.

Place was hopping....inside it felt small but accommodating...low lights and a steady flow of conversations...hour wait for table but if we opted for the bar and it was only a 15 minute wait...there was a woman on guitar with a beautiful voice outside with seating and an open bar where we waited...seated at the bar and menus were already in front of us...bartender was very attentive and friendly ...placed our orders and after only a 15 minute wait we were served...I ordered conch fritters and fish bites.... SA ordered Quinoa Salad....Coconut Custard Pie for dessert and I had a Toasted Turtle for an adult coffee...the Bites were tuna lightly breaded and OMG good....save your money and don't order the Conch Fritters...so very grateful I experienced them in Florida for the first time....now I know better...Sa's Quinoa Salad....excellent..coconut custard pie was homemade and packed with coconut...my Toasted Turtle did not taste like it had a healthy amount of liquor in it...oh and yeah...for a place this size....only ONE shared bathroom...

The ambiance was eclectic and funky. We sat in the area with a ton of license plates, which I enjoyed ready with my daughter. The service and food were adequate. I actually like my daughter's meal best (fish and chips). I would probably try another spot if I return to the area.

Restaurant is small and loud. Jerk chicken and chutney was delicious. Special of the day was grilled tuna - tuna was good after you wiped the goat cheese off and smeared chutney on it instead. Cheese and fish especially goat cheese not a good combo at all. They charge for anything extra (sauces, etc.) so just beware $1.50 for a tiny side of chutney.

We stopped here mainly due to its featured Caribbean islands flavored cuisine. Many different handheld sandwiches are also offered as well. Although the Jerked dishes were nicely done, we felt that the Jerked sauce/spice used lacked heat/spiciness, like it's missing the "It" factor. The staff was friendly and helpful. The interior decor was mainly island themed. You can choose to dine in either indoor or outdoor settings. So if you haven't had a chance to try out Caribbean cuisine, this may be a good place to start.

Had dinner here on the recommendation of a colleague and so glad I did. The restaurant is set up is typical for a beach side restaurant. It was extremely busy but I luckily grabbed an empty bar seat. I started off with the chowder which is different than your typical chowder but had really great flavor. I ordered the pound of peel and war shrimp and they were awesome. They were fresh and the seasoning was on point. The service was great, the guy behind the bar was very attentive.

We showed up unannounced with a party of 10, had no wait time. Waitress was very helpful, she was very understanding with our crew. Crab legs per the kids were good but not the best on the island. The burger (mine) was cooked to perfection and fries were amazing, my wife's first burger wasn't cooked enough, she will not eat anything but well (extra dead) done. The key lime pie on appearance was a little off but the taste was amazing also. The little bar seen was nice to relax and enjoy with the family. Overall good place to eat if in the area 7.4 overall

I always make a point to come to Tortugas every time I am in town. Tonight we only had to wait a few minutes for a table. We have never had to wait an unreasonable amount of time in the past either. The ambiance is a little loud bud always fun and laid back. Tonight Patrick was our waiter and he was on point and took good care of us. The food was cooked and prepared just as I had asked and it was delicious. I always end up getting the Bog Wave Dave and add the teriyaki sauce. Crispy fries and their delicious ranch to dip them in.

Nice place. Walk to the beach. Food, beanbag toss, volleyball and drinks. We went there with our dog. I went to the hostess to be seated out back. There are water bowls set up for the dog. We ordered drinks and the conch fritters-the conch fritters didn't have much flavor It is a nice place to hang out and have drinks and play volleyball or bean bag toss.

Great food, the service was very very good too. The place was empty as we came late but it did not impact the level of service and quality of food that we got. Total bill for 3 entrees and 2 pies and 2 sodas - $73.

I was just cruising around and stopping in a couple different places in the area that are locally owned and stopped in here had a couple beers and a hamburger and it was absolutely amazing fresh hot yeah just the way I like it

Our server was very attentive. I got the fish tacos. Not super spicy which is good for me. Also came with beans and rice which was nice! Definitely a bar/pub vibe which is fine during the day. I'm sure it comes alive at night. Good value for the money. I'll be visiting again I'm sure!

This is a frequent spot for me and my family! We love the way the place is decked out with license plates and other decor on the inside. And the food is consistently fresh, unique and delicious. A favorite of mine is the Teriyaki Burger that has a pineapple slice on it. Service is great - even when we sit at the bar. Since I like my drinks sweet, I go for the Shark Attack!! (comes with a grenadine filled plastic shark) Thank you Tortuga's!

Celebrating at OBX has to include Tortuga's Lie for sure if you appreciate Caribbean Food. Our waiter- Shawn took great care of us and the food was magnificent. Conch Fritters started us off followed by shrimp kabob for my husband and Coco Loco chicken for me. Rice and beans complimented each dinner choice perfectly. Fun decor of license plates and aquarium with colorful fish in the shabby chic location. We didn't take part in the volleyball backyard- but enjoyed watching others while we waited for a table. Enjoyed the chocolate chip pecan pie for dessert. Can't beat the whole experience.

Beachy vibes, just what you'd expect. The hummus was very odd. It created a weird sensation on my tongue that I can't even describe. The overall flavor was very strange. The raw onion on top was an interesting choice as well. It was a bit spicy which i didn't mind. The tuna sandwich was overcooked, dry, and tasteless. The fries were rather good and came out hot. Waiter was friendly though he didn't check on how the food was.

Can't recommend this place anymore than IT IS FABULOUS! My favorite at the outer banks! I always get the jerk beef! Great service, beverages and atmosphere.

This is a really cool place . 4 1/2 stars. Has a great vibe & good drinks and good food. It definitely should be on your list to go to. Get there very early as it takes forever to get in to

What a treat! My husband and I popped in- was able to snag a couple of seats at the bar. The jerk beef and fish tacos were amazing. And the service was awesome.

Always a go-to when we are in the area. Staff is always so friendly, and service is great. The chicken was so juicy. The fries have a lot of pepper, and I asked for light pepper, but you can see what I got. Had to pay 99 cents for a small ramekin of teriyaki-wasn't happy about that, but it was so good! It's pretty loud if you sit on the closed in porch area, so try to get up front. Can get very busy, so go early!

Ordered fish tacos, delicious, server was friendly, attentive. Ambience was fitting. Arrived after 6, said it would be a two hour wait, and that it was.

Great beach late lunch!! Busy, good service, cool vibe. Will be back soon!! Yummy!! And I love the logo

WOWola WOWinsky! Sooooo... the wife unit has been coming to the Outer Banks since she was a toddler, and she has been to this iconic restaurant many times since it opened, but this was my first time and I was super impressed by the following "extra" mile efforts in addition to the great food. As this joint is apparently always packed, both by locals and tourists, be prepared to wait. When we got there about 5:30 pm on a Tuesday during high season, we were told that our wait was gonna be about an hour and ten minutes. It was worth it! But let me expand on the wait time. At the back of the joint, there are two full beach volleyball courts and a corn hole set up. Also, a beach bar and several tables are under cover and outside. We ordered drinks, and our son joined the volleyball match, and I'd be darned if he didn't immediately start to dominate the game. We had 8:30pm tickets to the Lost Colony theater play in Roanoke island, about half an hour drive, and around 6:45pm we started to get a little nervous and went up to the front to see where we were in the wait process. I also passed to the shaved head dude with the giant mustache that sorta looked like a 1950s Hollywood rubbing bottle genie, that we had the 8:30 tickets, and we're getting a little concerned. With a giant smile, he walked over to the back area, cleaned and assembled two tables from the bar area, and sat us down. He then came back with menus and took our orders... we had 6 people in the group, and my wife asked him: "Aren't you working the front greeting job?" With a giant smile, he nodded yes and said that he could do both, as our emergency seating area didn't have a waiter assigned. Talk about a motivated dude! The food was worth the wait! We had hummus as one of the entrees (giant serving), delicious broth clam soup, and chips and salsa (free refills). Our main courses were three orders of fish tacos, burger, quinoa salad (spectacular), and a dozen steamed clams. I can not say enough good things about the joint and the genie in a bottle waiter/front greeter dude! Thank you for going the extra mile sir! And the food, great American fair, was also really good! If you're out in the OBX, do not miss this local and iconic place!

a bit underwhelming! every time my family and i travel to the area we try to go to tortuga's lie but the wait is always overwhelmingly long. finally we were able to get there at a time where we didn't have to wait for a table (about 15 minutes after their opening time). we were seated and the service was definitely friendly! the part that disappointed fell with the food. i went with my family of 6, and we all tried different things. i ordered myself a teriyaki burger, which was honestly really good. i wasn't craving seafood, so i got the next best thing and i was pleasantly surprised that it was good. however the rest of my family ordered seafood and left disappointed. the Coco Loco Chicken was honestly kind of dry and flavorless. there was a tuna wrap special that day, and the fish was definitely odd tasting. i'm sure it was supposed to be raw, but it was really blue, and the size of it compared to the rest of the filling was too big. it was flavorless, and my partner that ordered it left with a stomachache. i really wish i loved it, but it's definitely a bit overhyped. definitely not worth waiting a while in line.

We went for lunch, and the special of the day was a tuna sandwich, which was great. The kids had the kids fish and chips, but beware the mustard sauce is a little spicy!

Such a cute beach restaurant. My friends all ordered the crab cake and raved that if was the best they'd had. I should've gotten it too. I had the Greek salad with shrimp and it was not at all the same culinary experience as my friends. The dressing was very bland, not Greek tasting at all...more like mainly just olive oil. Shrimp was overcooked and chewy with no real flavor. 2/10...despite my friends' meals being 10/10. Service was average with smiles.

Heard great things about this place and knew it was the first place I had to try when I came down here! The wait was long on a Tuesday night about 90 minutes, but the food was well worth it. Ordered the chowder which was pretty good -- one interesting thing was it was clear. I ordered the shrimp Barbados which came with grilled shrimp in some kind of sweet, chili sauce topped with scallions and peanuts with rice, beans, and grilled pineapple. 10/10 the flavors were on point and each ingredient complemented each other well. Our waiter was attentive, quick, and nice. There is a cute little tiki bar located in the back with a more limited menu. There is also a small merch shop to the left when you first walked. Would recommend!

The food was really good! great portion for the amount of money. despite it being busy the service was excellent

Tortugas's Lie never fails to please. We ate there on a recent OBX trip, were seated at the bar immediately, and enjoyed a dinner of steamed shrimp as appetizer, followed by fish tacos (me) and crab cake (wife). Cocktails were excellent, and their selection of local brews on tap was amazing (despite NC bizarre rules where they can't pour a new drink until you've finished your first). The service was prompt and enjoyable. A "must visit" stop for dinner!

Walked in at 8:15 with a party of four. A lady with short curly hair just stared at me--no greeting or anything. I asked her for a table, and she told me their wait time exceeds their closing time. I was confused, as they close in an hour and there was no one waiting outside. Even if that's the case, the host should be a bit more friendly. Probably a good thing we're not eating here.

The service is typical of the beach or shore community... the server just doing their job, low level of enthusiasm for being server in should a nice environment. Everyone helps in keeping the light on (wink wink) not just the locals. Atmosphere has an island, Bahamas vibe to it which is cool... the food is nothing special... I'm not sure what Guy had.

Never been here after years and years in OBX. Obviously this place has massive hype around it, being a local spot that was featured on diners, drive-in's, and dives. There is always a wait so be prepared for that, we were sat in about 45 min. I got the bajan burger and my wife got the big wave Dave chicken sandwich. Others at our table got the scallops, tuna burrito and a Greek salad. Everything was really good, the only down side was the chicken sandwich was incredibly tough and hard to eat. This place has a cool vibe, and the server was good. Would come again

We were playing volleyball on the beach and enjoying ourselves doing so. Someone looked up places to play beach volleyball and so we went to check it out. They have two courts and both were open. The sand is awesome, and they have rakes and straightens to keep it that way. There are nets around the courts so that out of bounds balls usually stay in bounds. After playing three games, we decided to grab some lunch. Now, I was so happy with the courts that I figured I would grab some food as a sign of gratitude for hosting the volley ball courts. I ordered the Jerk Beef Flank Steak. It came with beans and rice. This was one of the best meals I had while in outer banks. I don't remember the name slim redhead that served us, but I wish I could because she was awesome also. Next year, if we end up in OBX, I hope this review does make this Diamond in the not-so-rough blow up so big that we cant get in there. I don't write reviews, hardly ever, but this place was awesome and I wanted to share with anyone who is looking for a cool place in a beach atmosphere, that has ridiculously good food. My son (21) who is my eating buddy, ordered a chicken sandwich (think it had apples on it) and he was extremely satisfied with his also. Everyone around the table enjoyed their food. That doesn't always happen.

We really enjoyed this restaurant and they outdoor space is amazing - corn hole, volleyball and dog friendly

Woah there was a long wait! Small restaurant so not surprised on a weekend. We came here since I am a vegetarian and wanted more than a salad at a restaurant. They had several options I ordered the house margarita. First time I've had one in a beer pint glass. A bit odd but I guess more bang for my buck? Salted rim wasn't done well - it wasn't on the entire rim and had already started dripping down the glass. Bar was busy, so I get it, but this was a shame. Was a bit sweeter than expected. I got the bean/rice burrito. It came with BBQ sauce. I don't think I would get it again but it wasn't bad. The BBQ sauce had a kick, so if you're not a fan of spice, ask for it to be not a lot or on the side. Server was super nice. Just turned 21 so couldn't offer his faves for drinks, but told me options he has had a lot of people order. The garlic bread was PHENOMENAL! Highly recommend.

Visiting town with family and was recommended to try this spot- would be nice if we even got in. My nephew was finishing a soccer game with his Dad and we wanted to grab drinks for 20minutes before ordering dinner. The host lady on Wednesday evening said we had to wait for our full party. After we explained our situation she said we can get drinks at the end of the bar where there's no place for our senior father and 2 children to properly sit. She couldn't even look us in the eye and said we had to wait for our full party before seating. There was people but nobody else waiting. They had tables open and just wanted to stick by policy. Their food might be good but maybe this spot isn't for families.

This is the place ! We are staying in Nags Head and drove the 4 miles, found a good parking spot. We put our name in but got a seat a the bar right away. Good local vibe and experienced patrons. We split the the Clam Chowder cup and Sea Scallops special with mashed potatoes and green beans. Excellent. They have a good t shirt selection and we had good interaction staff and other folks. Highly recommended. The food is above expectations, not a sea food mill like so many other places.

We started coming to Tortugas probably 15 years ago and it never disappoints! Super friendly service - we came during the busy lunch rush today and were able to sit at the bar. We got tasty shrimp & clam steamers to start. The shark attack brought me back to my childhood with the souvenir shark / grenadine dirty Shirley moment. The special tuna sandwich was delicious as was the cocoloco chicken! As always, the ambiance here is fun for families! Our meal was so great it warranted buying t-shirts, mugs & stickers for the whole family. Totally worth the drive from Southern Shores this week!

Walked in during lunch rush . We were told the wait was 40 mins but was taken in less than 20 mins. We sat at the bar and had delicious app . amazing crawfish dip . My food was shrimp pasta and man , it was amazing . My husband got fish tacos and it was bomb . Our drinks were always delish ! We will be back ,

Rating this place 5 stars was EASY! Super accommodating to dogs and nice outdoor seating. Great service, delicious food and excellent experience. We met a group at Swells'a Brewing and they told us it was their on their list of "must stop spots for lunch in town" and we agree!

2:30 PM. Group of 8 of us walk in for beers and a shot because we just got in town. Not a soul sitting at the bar and there's about 25 stools. Bartender said "no you have to order lunch at the bar." We said ok then can we grab some oysters? He hit us with an "I guess" insuating that he didn't want us too. Sounds like an easy 200 dollars in 20 minutes to spend at an EMPTY bar for them. Anyone know what a bar is anymore? Lol. These guys have no feel.

Great food great service!!!!! Nice little local place . A++++++++++ don't pass this up

Food was bland and not good at all Clam chowder was watery and salty Burrito was bland Overall very bad food

We came here based on Triple D and was hoping for a good experience. We waited about 45 minutes for a table but when we were called, the woman at the podium just kind of pointed to the bar area and expected us to know where to sit. When we tried to clarify, she seemed very annoyed that she had to get out of her chair to show us to our seats. Not exactly the best first impression. The place has a nice chill vibe with lots of fun things on the walls to look at. Our bartender was nice. I had the fish tacos which were just ok, nothing special but the fries were great. Hubs had the tortola chicken which was a very nice portion! We probably wouldn't return for dinner, maybe just for drinks and apps.

My family has been coming here since about 1990. Always amazing food, service, and ambiance. This is always our first stop when we arrive into OBX. I ordered my go to, the Cheeseburger with bacon, lettuce, tomato, raw onion, and a pickle. With fries of course! Perfection! The fries have cracked salt and pepper on it. I asked for a side of the curry lime dipping sauce for my fries. Yum! This place is a must!