Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 647 reviews

What Brett A likes about Blue Crab Tavern:
Best bar on the beach. Classic small dive bar, cold beer, juke box, pool table, beautiful back porch for sunsets. The owner is an incredible older Greek woman who is an perfect example of hard working entrepreneurial spirit. Some of my favorite memories since I've lived here are at the Blue Crab with Argie and the amazing cast of regulars who hangout there. It's a small beach, come and see for yourself, you will not... View all feedback. What Donna Little doesn't like about Blue Crab Tavern:
If you want to drink with your grandmother, this is the place to be! I had 2 of their Sutter Home Pinot Grigio at $4 a bottle and was told I drank them too fast! View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Menu
5.0 ★ from 10 reviews
Carolina
15.04.2023 - 05:54

A must best dive in obx beautiful sunset to visit and an Osprey catch a fish awesome

Gabriel
15.04.2023 - 05:54

Had a good time there shooting in the pool tournament, good people!

Mallie
15.04.2023 - 05:54

Very friendly folks! Made us feel like locals!!! We will definitely stop in the next time we're in OBX!

Waldo
10.01.2023 - 15:28

If you want a dive bar THIS. IS. IT. Friendly locals and great water views. Very unique decor.

Frida
15.04.2023 - 05:54

Great place to have a few and the people are great.

Restaurantji
4.3 ★ from 94 reviews
Shanelle
02.06.2023 - 12:59

Fun place to have a cold. Friendly atmosphere. Good music on the guard. The owner Argie is super sweet.

Nigel
02.06.2023 - 12:59

I love this place let me start by saying that. The Blue Crab Tavern is a unique, waterfront dive bar on the Outer Banks, says their website and it is certainly...

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Earnest
02.06.2023 - 12:59

They don't serve food past peanuts. They are across the street from a trailor park. No beer on tap just bottles and cans. Dive bar of dive bars

করিম
02.06.2023 - 12:59

Divest of dive bars. They dont serve food . Be sure to go out back to see the bay side dock

করিম
02.06.2023 - 12:59

Awesome memories ? beautiful sunsets on the canals oh yeah!! Very cold beer!! 50cent pool table ?

Yelp
5.0 ★ from 9 reviews
Bren
16.08.2024 - 05:40

Alright this is quite the dive bar! Cheap drinks! Decked in Christmas decor! Friendly staff Argie never takes a day off. Can't hype this place up enough! They h...

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Meisha
16.08.2024 - 05:40

My favorite bar on the island!! The owner is so much fun to be around, all the locals are amazing and so friendly! Always guaranteed to have some good laughs, g...

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Brett
16.08.2024 - 05:40

Best bar on the beach. Classic small dive bar, cold beer, juke box, pool table, beautiful back porch for sunsets. The owner is an incredible older Greek woman w...

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D
16.08.2024 - 05:40

From reading the reviews, it is clear that you either get it or you don't about this place. The most recent 5 star review summed it up very nicely. It's a cool...

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Glenn
16.08.2024 - 05:40

5 Star Dive Bar. Not for kids or uptight people. Wonderfully old school beer only bar. No food, no tabs and no frills. Just cold, reasonably priced beer. Fun pl...

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Google
4.4 ★ from 159 reviews
Tracey
03.02.2024 - 12:09

Great dive bar! We stop here every time we’re in. Best review comeback to Pirk! Love reading the review comebacks! Sunset views, Argie and cold beer

Donna
03.02.2024 - 12:09

If you're looking to enjoy a drink with your grandmother, this is the perfect spot! I had two glasses of their Sutter Home Pinot Grigio, priced at just $4 a bot...

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Ron
03.02.2024 - 12:09

This is our kind of spot! There's a lovely deck at the back overlooking the water, plus two pool tables for some added fun.

Melissa
03.02.2024 - 12:09

I visited during the 12 Bars of Christmas event and found it to be a charming little place. The staff at the bar were incredibly friendly and welcoming.

Pam
03.02.2024 - 12:09

Best dive bar at Nags Head. AmaInf owner/bartender!!

Menupix
4.7 ★ from 19 reviews
Topher
29.01.2024 - 08:00

Somehow, this hidden gem has managed to avoid the attention of hipsters all these years.

Karl
29.01.2024 - 08:00

We visited the restaurant during our trip in March.

Topher
29.01.2024 - 08:00

No food available, but the drinks are cold and affordable.

Tripadvisor
4.1 ★ from 14 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.4 ★ from 240 reviews
Gastroranking-us
3.8 ★ from 102 reviews

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