Tropical drinks and casual bar-and-grill fare on Croatan Highway in Kill Devil Hills
Mama Kwan's Tiki Bar & Grill sits on S Croatan Highway in Kill Devil Hills, right along the main corridor that runs through the heart of the northern Outer Banks beach towns. The name says exactly what you're getting: a casual, tropical-themed bar and grill built around island vibes, frozen drinks, and straightforward bar-and-grill fare rather than anything fussy — the kind of place that fits easily into a beach-day routine, no dress code or advance planning required.
It's open daily from 11am to 9pm, seven days a week, which covers a late lunch and an early dinner without a dead stretch in the afternoon. At a $$ price point, it lands in the mid-range for this stretch of the Outer Banks — reasonable for a casual sit-down meal or a round of drinks without tipping into special-occasion pricing.
Given the tiki concept, expect tropical cocktails and beer alongside classic bar-and-grill fare, geared toward groups looking for food and drinks in one stop rather than a formal dining experience. Its spot on Croatan Highway puts it within easy reach of both Kill Devil Hills and the northern end of Nags Head, making it a convenient option for visitors staying anywhere along this section of the northern Outer Banks.
3,611 reviews
2 months ago
This place is well worth the wait. No reservations, so we put our name down and waited for about an hour for a table. However, you can order at the bar in the meantime and the cocktails are really yummy!! The pork plate is literally so amazing, along with the nutwacker frozen cocktail (if you like peanut butter, you should try!). I would totally go back.
5 months ago
Stopped by Mama Kwan’s in Kill Devil Hills and had a great experience overall. I ordered the Mama Kwan’s pork plate, and it was really good… flavorful and cooked just right. We were told the wait would be around 45 minutes, but we ended up getting seated in about 20, which was a nice surprise. Service was solid and the atmosphere had a fun, laid-back vibe. It’s a great spot if you’re looking for a quick, satisfying bite. Definitely worth checking out if you’re in the area.
4 months ago
My first ever time in the outerbanks and this was my first stop after a long day of travel. Food was AMAZING and reasonably priced. The drinks were pricey but very yummy, so worth the extra cost. I also got a souvenir shot glass with one of their drinks! Even for a Friday night, we got seated and served pretty quickly and had a great time. Highly recommend!
a month ago
This place is perfect for outerbanks style , the ambiance is cute with all the island related decor n concept . Kids have their special menu and drinks which is really cool . Their drinks are perfect . Food quantity is in good amount and taste , their tacos come in just like fajitas so that we can add n try whatever we want to , good one . Crispy shrimp , potstickers everything was tasty , service can improve lil slow , other than that had the best time with my pals.
4 months ago
A good eatery, tasty food & spirits! Waitress was fast and attentive. Establishment was clean with a rustic atmosphere. Fair pricing and parking can be tough during their busy hours.