Red Drum Grill & Tap House – Seafood
This lively social hub pulses with a convivial energy, where the air is thick with the savory aroma of bubbling shrimp con queso and zesty, hand-stuffed jalapeño poppers. Friends gather around weathered tables to share overflowing baskets of golden fries and crispy calamari, creating a vibrant tapestry of flavors that perfectly complements the clinking of glasses and the hum of good conversation. From the crunch of loaded nachos to the delicate sear of pot stickers, every shared plate captures the effortlessly casual and welcoming spirit of a true neighborhood tap house.
2412, South Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC, 27959 +12527151107 https://www.reddrumtaphouse.com/0Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, nut-free, high-protein, dairy-free, vegan, low-carb, gluten-free, keto, pescatarian, sugar-free, mediterranean, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, weight-watchers, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, volumetrics, tlc, alkaline, raw-food, mayo-clinic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Starters
- Shrimp Con Queso - $13: Spicy chipotle shrimp & cheese dip, baked & topped with Parmesan cheese & scallions. Served with tortilla chips. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Calamari - $16: Tossed in seasoned flour & lightly fried. Served with a sweet & sour dipping sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Taphouse Wings - $14: Tossed in your choice of honey bbq, buffalo, or garlic Parmesan. Served with a side of blue cheese or ranch. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Fresh Jalapeño Poppers - $12: Stuffed with chipotle queso, battered & lightly fried with a side of salsa & sour cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- BOFF (Basket of French Fries) - $7: Basket of french fries with sea salt. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Nachos - $10: Corn tortillas topped with cheddar jack cheese, scallions, sour cream, jalapeños & salsa. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Just Chips & Salsa - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
From the Steamer
- Pot Stickers - $10: Pork & veggie stuffed dumplings steamed & served with our Thai chili dipping sauce.
- Veggie Platter - $12: Assorted vegetables steamed & topped with Parmesan cheese.
- Shrimp & Veggie Platter - $17: 1/3 lb spiced steamed shrimp with assorted vegetables & Parmesan.
- Steamed Clams: Fresh middlenecks served by the 1/2 or full dozen.
- Oysters on the Half Shell: Local oysters served by 1/2 or full dozen.
- Steamed Shrimp (1/2 lb) - $16: Spiced steamed shrimp.
- Steamed Shrimp (Full lb) - $25: Spiced steamed shrimp.
- Snow Crab Legs (1/2 lb) - $16: Steamed & served with melted butter.
- Snow Crab Legs (Full lb) - $30: Steamed & served with melted butter.
Soup & Salads
- Hatteras Style Chowder (Cup) - $5: Clam chowder in a seafood broth. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Hatteras Style Chowder (Bowl) - $8: Clam chowder in a seafood broth. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- House Salad (Small) - $5: Mixed greens with fresh cucumber, tomato, carrot, sunflower seeds & garlic croutons. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Weight-Watchers, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- House Salad (Large) - $9: Mixed greens with fresh cucumber, tomato, carrot, sunflower seeds & garlic croutons. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Weight-Watchers, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Classic Caesar (Small) - $6: Crispy romaine lettuce, garlic croutons, Parmesan & creamy Caesar dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
- Classic Caesar (Large) - $10: Crispy romaine lettuce, garlic croutons, Parmesan & creamy Caesar dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Greek Salad (Small) - $7: Red bell pepper, cucumber, pepperoncini, Kalamata olives, feta & red onion over mixed greens. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Greek Salad (Large) - $11: Red bell pepper, cucumber, pepperoncini, Kalamata olives, feta & red onion over mixed greens. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- The Wedge Salad - $13: Iceberg lettuce topped with applewood smoked bacon, diced tomato, and crumbled & creamy blue cheese. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
Taphouse Favorites
- Buttermilk Chicken Tender Basket - $16: Fresh tenders fried crispy, served over fries with honey mustard or honey bbq sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Fish & Chips - $21: Lightly battered & fried. Served with coleslaw, fries & tartar sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Oysters & Chips - $25: Lightly battered and fried. Served with coleslaw, fries & house cocktail sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Shrimp & Chips - $24: Lightly battered and fried. Served with coleslaw, fries & house cocktail sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Seafood Combo - $28: Oysters, shrimp & fish served with coleslaw, fries, cocktail & tartar sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Gamefish Burrito - $19: Grilled catch of the day, tomato, scallions, cheddar jack & refried beans. Served with rice, salsa & sour cream. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Ribs & Fries (Half Rack) - $19: Slow roasted baby back ribs served with fries & coleslaw. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Ribs & Fries (Full Rack) - $28: Slow roasted baby back ribs served with fries & coleslaw. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Quesadilla - $16: Grilled chicken, tomato, scallions, sour cream & cheddar jack. Served with rice, salsa & sour cream. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Shrimp Quesadilla - $18: Shrimp, tomato, scallions, sour cream & cheddar jack. Served with rice, salsa & sour cream. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Beef Quesadilla - $18: Braised beef, tomato, scallions, sour cream & cheddar jack. Served with rice, salsa & sour cream. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Cheese Quesadilla - $15: Tomato, scallions, sour cream & cheddar jack. Served with rice, salsa & sour cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Mac n Cheese - $22: Bowtie pasta, housemade cheese sauce, sautéed shrimp, country ham, scallions & diced tomatoes. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Classic Entrees & Seafood
- Taphouse Salmon - $27: Grilled salmon topped with lemon caper butter sauce. Served with vegetables and choice of mashed potatoes or rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- New York Strip Steak - $36: Hand cut choice 12 oz strip topped with basil & roasted garlic butter. Served with vegetables and choice of mashed potatoes or rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Blackened Tuna - $29: Topped with pesto, roasted tomatoes & feta cheese, finished with a balsamic vinaigrette. Served with vegetables and choice of mashed potatoes or rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Chicken Jambalaya - $23: Sautéed chicken and Andouille sausage in a hearty Creole sauce served over seasoned rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Shrimp Jambalaya - $25: Sautéed shrimp and Andouille sausage in a hearty Creole sauce served over seasoned rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Crabmeat & Tuna - $35: Grilled yellowfin tuna topped with lump crabmeat sautéed in roasted garlic herb butter. Served with vegetables and choice of mashed potatoes or rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Apple Chop - $28: Bone-in center cut pork chop grilled then finished with apple glaze. Served with vegetables and choice of mashed potatoes or rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Burgers
- Basic Burger - $14: Lettuce, tomato, sliced dill pickle & red onion on toasted brioche roll with french fries. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Mushroom Swiss Burger - $16: Sautéed mushrooms & Swiss cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Blue Burger - $16: Caramelized onion & crumbled blue cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Spicy Pub Burger - $16: Basil pesto, Swiss cheese & jalapeño. Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Black Bean Veggie Burger - $16: Topped with cheddar & caramelized onion. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Patty Melt - $16: Caramelized onions, Swiss and American cheese & Thousand Island dressing on Texas toast. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Sandwiches
- Tuna Sandwich - $18: Fresh yellowfin tuna, grilled or blackened. Served with chips & salsa. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Taphouse Tuna Sandwich - $19: Fresh yellowfin tuna grilled & topped with roasted red pepper, pesto & Swiss cheese. Served with chips & salsa. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian
- Taphouse Chicken Sandwich - $16: Grilled chicken breast topped with roasted red pepper, pesto & Swiss cheese. Served with chips & salsa. Dietary tags: High-Protein
- The Chicken Sandwich - $14: Grilled or blackened. Served with chips & salsa. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Blackened Gamefish Reuben - $19: Blackened catch of the day, sauerkraut, melted Swiss & remoulade on grilled rye. Served with fries. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Barrel Dip - $18: Braised beef, provolone & creamy Gruyere on a toasted sub roll with au jus & horseradish aioli. Served with fries. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Puppy Drum Po Boy - $19: Crispy fried drum with lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles & sriracha mayo on a French sub roll. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Kids Menu
- Grilled Cheese & Fries - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free
- Fried Shrimp & Fries Basket - $9 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Housemade Chicken Tenders & Fries - $9 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Bowtie Pasta with Butter & Parmesan - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Kids Bowtie Mac n Cheese - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- 1718 Ramp 72 IPA: Draft Beer
- Blue Moon: Draft Beer
- Guinness: Draft Beer
- Lost Colony Nags Head IPA: Draft Beer
- Lost Colony Kitty Hawk Blonde Ale: Draft Beer
- Lost Colony Hatteras Red: Draft Beer
- Pacifico: Draft Beer
- Athletic Non-Alcoholic Golden Ale: Cans & Bottles
- Bell's Oberon Wheat: Cans & Bottles
- Bud Light: Cans & Bottles
- Corona Extra: Cans & Bottles
- Rose | Bieler | France: Wine
- Prosecco | Maschio | Italy: Bubbly
- Chardonnay | Coastal Vines | CA: White Wine
- Cabernet | Drumheller | CA: Red Wine