Food Dudes Kitchen – American
Food Dudes Kitchen serves up a soulful symphony of comfort, where the aroma of slow-simmered black beans and sizzling, marinated wings fills a vibrant, high-energy space. Guests dive into plates of golden-crusted mac-n-cheese and zesty nachos before tackling hearty, hand-crafted sandwiches ranging from tender pulled pork to delicate, crispy-fried crab cakes. It is a neighborhood gem that elevates casual dining into a flavorful escape, balancing bold, zesty spices with the warm, familiar textures of home-style cooking.
1216, South Virginia Dare Trail +12524417994 https://www.fooddudeskitchen.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Food Dudes Kitchen
Dairy-Free at Food Dudes Kitchen
Food Dudes Kitchen in Kill Devil Hills has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Basket of Fries, Chipotle-Blackbean Veggie Burger and PB & J. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Food Dudes Kitchen
Food Dudes Kitchen in Kill Devil Hills has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including House Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Food Dudes Kitchen
Food Dudes Kitchen in Kill Devil Hills has 20 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cheese Quesadilla, Grilled Cheese and Basket of Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Food Dudes Kitchen
Food Dudes Kitchen in Kill Devil Hills has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich, Fried Crab Cake Sandwich and Avocado Bacon Cheeseburger. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Food Dudes Kitchen
Food Dudes Kitchen in Kill Devil Hills has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Basket of Fries, Chipotle-Blackbean Veggie Burger and PB & J. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Food Dudes Kitchen
Food Dudes Kitchen in Kill Devil Hills has 11 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cheese Quesadilla, Grilled Cheese and Basket of Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Food Dudes Kitchen
Food Dudes Kitchen in Kill Devil Hills has 5 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including BBQ Chicken Quesadilla, Sweet Chili Glazed Fish of the Day and Fish Sandwich. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Food Dudes Kitchen
Food Dudes Kitchen in Kill Devil Hills has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Sweet Chili Glazed Fish of the Day. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Food Dudes Kitchen
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Marinated Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos | 47.6 g | 44.7 g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 108.1 g | 41.2 g |
| Southwestern Steak Wrap | 90 g | 33.5 g |
| Avocado Bacon Cheeseburger | 1.8 g | 31 g |
| Black-n-Blue Burger | 1.9 g | 28.7 g |
| Blackened Shrimp Quesadilla | 29.1 g | 26.6 g |
| Chipotle-Blackbean Veggie Burger | 134.6 g | 25.4 g |
| Black Beans & Rice | 84 g | 24.5 g |
| Cheese Quesadilla | 35.4 g | 24.3 g |
| Roasted Veggie Quesadilla | 24.4 g | 23.5 g |
| Blackened Salmon Wrap | 24.7 g | 23.4 g |
| Jerk Chicken Wrap | 124.6 g | 23.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Black Beans & Rice - $7.99: sour cream, pico, and scallions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac-N-Cheese - $7.99: con queso, blended cheeses, topped with crushed Cheez-Its Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Pico de Gallo - $6.99: corn tortilla chips and pico de gallo Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $9.99: green chile con queso, corn tortilla chips, roasted corn salsa, pico de gallo, sour cream, and scallions Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marinated & Fried Chicken Wings - $15.99: buffalo sauce, bleu cheese or ranch dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
All sandwiches are topped with lettuce, tomato & mayo. Served with tortilla chips & pico de gallo.
- Chipotle-Blackbean Veggie Burger - $13.99: multi-grain bread, cucumber relish, mixed greens, tomatoes, and spicy mustard Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Steak and Cheese - $14.99: ciabatta bread, grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms and horseradish mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich - $14.99: island slaw, lettuce, tomato, mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Crab Cake Sandwich: poblano tartar, lettuce, tomato, mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Sandwich - $16.99: grilled, blackened or jerk seasoning, pineapple-mango salsa, lettuce, tomato, mayo Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Bajan Chicken Sandwich - $14.99: spicy mustard, jerk seasoning, cucumber relish, lettuce, tomato, mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $14.99: avocado salsa, provolone, lettuce, tomato, mayo Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Quesadillas & Wraps
- Blackened Shrimp Quesadilla - $16.99: gouda cheese blend, roasted corn salsa, served with black beans and rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marinated Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos - $16.99: fried or grilled mahi mahi, pepper jack, island slaw, served with black beans and rice, sour cream, pico, and scallions Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork Tacos - $14.99: salsa verde, pepper jack cheese, served with black beans and rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southwestern Steak Wrap - $14.99: gouda, avocado ranch, pico, corn salsa, shredded lettuce, served with chips Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cornmeal Fried Mahi Mahi Wrap - $16.99: locally caught mahi-mahi, spinach, bacon, oven-roasted tomato vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Salmon Wrap - $16.99: pesto, goat cheese, mixed greens, oven-roasted tomato vinaigrette, flour tortilla Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Chicken Wrap - $14.59: pineapple-mango salsa, mixed greens, flour tortilla, served with chips and pico Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Veggie Quesadilla - $13.99: monterey jack cheese, served with black beans and rice, sour cream, pico Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Chicken Quesadilla - $14.99: roasted corn salsa, smoked gouda, served with black beans and rice, sour cream Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers
Served with fries and topped with lettuce, tomato, & mayo.
- Black-n-Blue Burger - $15.99: blackened burger, blue cheese, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Bacon Cheeseburger - $16.99: pepper jack cheese, avocado salsa, lettuce, tomato, mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Cheeseburger - $15.99: American cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheeseburger - $14.49: lettuce, tomato, mayo Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Sweet Chili Glazed Fish of the Day - $20.99: pineapple-mango salsa and jasmine rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cornmeal Fried Mahi Mahi Dinner - $20.99: poblano tartar sauce, chili lime slaw, and waffle fries Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Chicken Breasts - $19.99: baby spinach, corn saute, applewood smoked bacon, served with mac-n-cheese pie Available at: dinner, lunch
- Panko Fried Fish of the Day - $20.99: jasmine rice, Asian veggie saute, wasabi aioli Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Sautéed Crab Cake Dinner: poblano tartar, roasted corn salsa, and roasted red potatoes Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Fish Tostada - $19.99: corn salsa, shredded iceberg lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, and roasted poblano cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Grilled Chicken Salad - $14.99: mixed greens, roasted corn salsa, avocado ranch dressing, and crispy applewood smoked bacon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Fish of the Day Salad - $16.99: mixed greens, roasted red peppers, grilled onions, artichoke hearts, oven-roasted tomato vinaigrette, and feta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pepper Grilled Salmon Salad - $16.99: mixed greens, golden pineapple, grilled portobellos, red peppers, sesame ginger vinaigrette, chopped peanuts, and scallions Dietary tags: Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $6.99: mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet onions, and balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Waffle Fries (Side) - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Basket of Fries - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
For Little Dudes
- PB & J - $7.99: served with fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: lunch
- Cheese Quesadilla - $7.99: served with fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tenders - $9.99: served with fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cheese - $7.99: served with fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Food Dudes Kitchen
- Is Food Dudes Kitchen dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Food Dudes Kitchen has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Basket of Fries, Chipotle-Blackbean Veggie Burger and PB & J.
- What can I eat at Food Dudes Kitchen on a dairy-free diet?
- Basket of Fries, Chipotle-Blackbean Veggie Burger and PB & J carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Food Dudes Kitchen have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Basket of Fries and Chipotle-Blackbean Veggie Burger.
- Is Food Dudes Kitchen gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Food Dudes Kitchen?
- Marinated Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos, at roughly 44.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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