OBX Eats: The Kill Devil Grill

OBX Eats - The Kill Devil Grill

Ask any local where they like to eat, and The Kill Devil Grill is sure to be in the top 3. I have been meaning to meet my friend, Sara, from the OBX Chamber of Commerce, for sometime. When she suggested lunch, and she suggested THE KDG (as we call it), I was ready to go!

You can't miss the 1939 Kullman dining car on the Beach Road. You'll hear it's subtle whisper, "PST! You can't find parking because everyone is eating here!" if your windows are down. 

FUN FACT:" The KDG has one of only 6 diners in the national registry of historic buildings. (Who knew?)

Anyway, Sara and I agreed that we had THE BEST SERVICE we have ever had. Our waiter was SO patient and courteous. You know how women get, "Blaghgedy blagh blagh" instead of looking at the menu? We had to do the, "Oh, we need a few more minutes" a few times, and he smiled the whole time. One of the waitresses grabbed the paper from our straws as she walked by. Huh, really? Yes! She did! Who does that?!

I told Sara that I am now writing a food blog and begged her to remind me to take a picture of my plate before I dug in. Here it is, the salad I always get, Southern Fried Chicken Salad with Buttermilk Garlic dressing. If you know me (and you may get to know me more than you care to) you know that I'm not typically a salad girl. I can eat leaves anytime. But THIS salad is so good its borderline sinful. It's loaded with all kinds of yumminess... mixed greens, roasted corn, tomatoes, bacon, fresh fried potato sticks, fried chicken that's crispy and hot, but manages to not wilt the salad... Uh.... YUM!

Take it from this "foodie," the Kill Devil Grill has some of the freshest fish in town and my friends always try the savory Cheese Steak Eggrolls. Sounds crazy? Yes. Get them anyway. I've also heard that they have awesome Key Lime Pie, but I'm always too full to get it. Next time, I'll ask a stranger and see what they say.  And, although this will get me in trouble with my OBX neighbors, I'd be remiss to tell you that they have a fried chicken special for lunch on Fridays that will sell out in mere minutes. Get there early, of have a Plan B in the hopper. Need more? You got it! Every Wednesday they have 1/2 price bottles of wine and Thursdays the draft beer is just $1.

Let me sum it up:

- Outstanding service

- Great food made with many local ingredients

- Inexpensive bevys

- Super fun people like Sara ... and me

I think this is what we call in the biz, a "winner, winner, chicken dinner."

Eat Local. Always.