Things to Do on the OBX for September 24rd 2024

Good morning from the Outer Banks! 🌅 For today’s "OBX Things To-Do" on September 24, 2024, Manteo will experience partly sunny skies with temperatures peaking at 75°F. Expect light winds coming from the east at 8 mph. A Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 5:00 PM today due to higher tides, so exercise caution around the water.

If you're planning some beach time, keep in mind the ocean water temperature is around 78°F, ideal for swimming or water activities. As for the countdown to spring, there are 177 days left, giving you plenty of time to plan your next OBX visit before the season shifts again.

After soaking up some sun, why not explore the Outer Banks Seafood Festival coming up soon, or treat yourself to the best local desserts by visiting one of the best bakeries in the area? If you’re in the mood for something sweet to cool off, stop by for some of the best ice cream spots in the OBX.

Considering your next beach getaway? Here’s a helpful comparison between Outer Banks vs. Myrtle Beach to help you decide.

Enjoy your day on the coast!

Today’s Outer Banks Restaurant Specials

Blue Water Grill & Raw Bar – Tuesday Lunch Specials (Sept 24, 2024)

Soup Du Jour

• Creamy Red Potato, Bacon, & Cheddar – $7 | $9
  Topped with scallions, served with oyster crackers.

Appetizers

• Fried Local Big Eye Tuna Bites – $14
  Served with a side of lemon dill aioli.

• Imported Italian Burrata Cheese – $14
  Sundried tomato, fresh basil salad, coppa ham, Vin Cotto, and grilled garlic baguette.

• Local ½ Dozen Bellhaven NC Oysters – $15
  Baked with garlic butter, parmesan, bacon, panko breadcrumbs, fresh parsley, and lemon.

Salad Special

• Seared Sea Scallops – $19
  Mixed greens, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, pepperoni, pepperoncini, crumbled bleu cheese, Mediterranean dressing.

Features

• Blue Plate – $10
  Applewood smoked bacon & green chili mac and cheese topped with toasted panko breadcrumbs.

• Blue Water Crab Cake Sandwich – $19
  On buttered brioche bun with lettuce and tomato, served with seasoned fries & remoulade.

• Fried Bay Scallop Basket – $17
  Served with seasoned fries, coleslaw & remoulade.

• Grilled Swordfish – $17
  Spanish rice, pinto beans, fire-roasted tomato, jalapeno sauce, guacamole, and scallions.

Oyster Selection

• Ocracoke Oyster – $15 half | $29 dozen
  High salinity, clean finish – Ocracoke, NC.

• Good Time Charlies – $15 half | $29 dozen
  Mild salinity, clean finish – Engelhard, NC.

• Herring Shoals – $15 half | $29 dozen
  Buttery finish, moderate salinity – Oregon Inlet, NC.

• Pamlico Pearls – $15 half | $29 dozen
  Mild salinity, mineral notes – Scranton, NC.

• Southern Belles – $15 half | $29 dozen
  Sweet buttery finish – Lynnnhaven River, VA.

• Breakwater Beauties – $15 half | $29 dozen
  Clean flavor, mineral notes – Bellhaven, NC.

Condiments & Sauces: $2 per dozen | $1 per ½ dozen

• Cocktail, Lemon-Honey Horseradish, Sweet Chili, Coleman’s Spicy Mustard, Mignonette, Red Sriracha, Drawn Butter, Citrus Soy.

Mulligan's Grille – Taco Tuesday (Sept 24, 2024)

Today’s Tacos

• Three flour tortillas filled with fresh blackened mahi and cilantro lime slaw, topped with house-made pineapple pico de gallo and avocado crema.

Don’t forget to try an Ultimate Margarita with fresh-squeezed juices! Tacos and margaritas available on the tiki deck.

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Blue Water Grill & Raw Bar – Tuesday Lunch Specials (Sept 24, 2024)

Soup Du Jour

• Creamy Red Potato, Bacon, & Cheddar – $7 | $9
  Topped with scallions, served with oyster crackers.

Appetizers

• Fried Local Big Eye Tuna Bites – $14
  Served with a side of lemon dill aioli.

• Imported Italian Burrata Cheese – $14
  Sundried tomato, fresh basil salad, coppa ham, Vin Cotto, and grilled garlic baguette.

• Local ½ Dozen Bellhaven NC Oysters – $15
  Baked with garlic butter, parmesan, bacon, panko breadcrumbs, fresh parsley, and lemon.

Salad Special

• Seared Sea Scallops – $19
  Mixed greens, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, pepperoni, pepperoncini, crumbled bleu cheese, Mediterranean dressing.

Features

• Blue Plate – $10
  Applewood smoked bacon & green chili mac and cheese topped with toasted panko breadcrumbs.

• Blue Water Crab Cake Sandwich – $19
  On buttered brioche bun with lettuce and tomato, served with seasoned fries & remoulade.

• Fried Bay Scallop Basket – $17
  Served with seasoned fries, coleslaw & remoulade.

• Grilled Swordfish – $17
  Spanish rice, pinto beans, fire-roasted tomato, jalapeno sauce, guacamole, and scallions.

Oyster Selection

• Ocracoke Oyster – $15 half | $29 dozen
  High salinity, clean finish – Ocracoke, NC.

• Good Time Charlies – $15 half | $29 dozen
  Mild salinity, clean finish – Engelhard, NC.

• Herring Shoals – $15 half | $29 dozen
  Buttery finish, moderate salinity – Oregon Inlet, NC.

• Pamlico Pearls – $15 half | $29 dozen
  Mild salinity, mineral notes – Scranton, NC.

• Southern Belles – $15 half | $29 dozen
  Sweet buttery finish – Lynnnhaven River, VA.

• Breakwater Beauties – $15 half | $29 dozen
  Clean flavor, mineral notes – Bellhaven, NC.

Condiments & Sauces: $2 per dozen | $1 per ½ dozen

• Cocktail, Lemon-Honey Horseradish, Sweet Chili, Coleman’s Spicy Mustard, Mignonette, Red Sriracha, Drawn Butter, Citrus Soy.

Mulligan's Grille – Taco Tuesday (Sept 24, 2024)

Today’s Tacos

• Three flour tortillas filled with fresh blackened mahi and cilantro lime slaw, topped with house-made pineapple pico de gallo and avocado crema.

Don’t forget to try an Ultimate Margarita with fresh-squeezed juices! Tacos and margaritas available on the tiki deck.

Sam & Omie's Specials

• Cheese Curds – $9

• Fish Tacos – $16

Slice Pizzeria – Daily Specials

• Family Deal (Tuesday-Thursday)
  One 16" hand-tossed, one-topping pizza (excludes ribeye), 6 garlic knots, 1 large salad (house or Caesar), 4 cans of soda/bottled water – $31.95

• Pasta Special – $9.25
  Sausage & peppers, meatballs & sauce, baked ziti, or chicken parm.

• Slice Combo (Monday-Friday) – $5.95
  2 slices of cheese or pepperoni pizza with a canned drink or bottled water.

Kill Devil Grill – Tuesday Lunch Specials (Sept 24, 2024)

• Grilled Tuna Over Grits and Braised Kale – $19

• The "New" Big Salad – $16
  Mixed greens, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, chilled chicken, craisins, candied pecans, goat cheese, and champagne vinaigrette.

• Lancaster County Chicken ‘n Dumplings – $14
  Drop-style dumplings in hearty chicken and vegetable broth.

• Crispy Fried Mahi Sandwich with French Fries – $18

• Double Smash Burger – $16
  Special sauce, pickles, American cheese, grilled onions, served with a small KDG.

Wanchese Marina – The Landing Grill Daily Specials

Fall Salad
Grilled chicken, candied pecans, craisins, feta cheese, apples – $10.99

Chicken Caesar Wrap – $10.99

Meatball Sub – $11.99

Mahi Basket – $11.99

Outer Banks Upcoming 2024 Events

Outer Banks Brewing Station – Boo’s & Brews Pumpkin Carving Party (Oct 11, 2024)

Date: October 11, 2024
Time: 6 PM
Location: Outer Banks Brewing Station, Backyard
Cost: $12 per person (includes pumpkin & house brew)

Join us for a spooky night of pumpkin carving with live music from 5:30 to 8:30 PM. Supplies are limited, first come, first served. Carving tools provided.

Town of Duck: Fall Nature on the Boardwalk

Join an educator from the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island for a peaceful nature walk on the boardwalk. Two sessions available:

• Tuesday, October 1: 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Note: Free registration required. Reserve your spot by emailing [email protected] with the walk date and names of participants.

Ocracoke Red Drum Shootout

• Event: 1st Annual Ocracoke Red Drum Shootout

• Date: September 21, 2024

• Location: Ocracoke, NC

• Details:

  • Early Bird Pricing available until August 30th.

  • Family-friendly fishing tournament featuring a Fish Fry, Live Music, Prizes, Commemorative T-Shirts, and some of the best drum fishing on the East Coast.

  • All proceeds benefit the Ocracoke Working Watermen's Association.

  • Register: ocracokereddrum.com

Bluegrass Island Music Festival

• Date: October 16-20, 2024

• Location: Downtown Manteo, North Carolina

• Details: Join the 13th Annual Bluegrass Island Music Festival in Downtown Manteo.

Misfit Bar Crawl 🌟

• Get ready for the Misfits Bar Crawl, your newest holiday adventure in the Outer Banks!

• Running from November 26 through New Year's, join Kill Devil Grill and other local favorites for holiday drinks and festive fun.

Morris Farm Back 40 Live

• Event: The Marshall Tucker Band Live

• Date: Saturday, October 26

• Special Guests: Jack Wharff and The Tobacco Flatts, Whey Jennings, Sam Lowe

• Location: Morris Farm Back 40 Live

Outer Banks Seafood Festival - Vendor Menus

• Basnight’s Lone Cedar: Tuna, Shrimp, Scallops, Crab, Chicken

• Jolly Roger: Seafood stuffed baked potato, Hushpuppies, Hot dogs & tater tots

• Noosa Beach Grill: Crab fries, Shrimp ceviche, Hatteras clam chowder, Short rib tacos, Ice cream

• Hurricane Mo’s: She Crab Soup, Fried pickles, Chicken nuggets, Tuna, Mahi, Rice, Black beans, Mango salsa

• Harbor Grill: Fried shrimp, Fried fish, Fish salad, Scallops, French fries, Hushpuppies, Cookies

• Sea Chef: Shrimp burger, Tuna salad, Banana pudding, Potato chips

• Dirty Dick’s - Avon: Shrimp & grits, Seafood gumbo, Shrimp & bacon mac & cheese, Shrimp tamales, Burnt ends mac & cheese, Brownies, Key lime pie, Hushpuppies

• Dirty Dick’s - Nags Head: She Crab Soup, Brisket mac & cheese, Shrimp & crab dip, Pepper jelly ribs, Crabcake slider, Smoked tuna dip, Hushpuppies, Key lime pie

• Firehouse Boil: Low country seafood boil with local boiled shrimp

• Savage Inlet Oyster Company: Oysters

• Sticky Bottom Oyster Company: Steamed oysters