• Friday, July 4th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Friday, August 1st 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Friday, September 5th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Manteo’s vibrant downtown scene is on full display during this monthly event that highlights the area’s businesses, restaurants and galleries that makes this central Outer Banks community so unique. The First Friday in Manteo is held every month on the initial Friday of the month, and is a street festival that will make any new visitor fall in love with this charming coastal community.

The event is held along the waterfront in Downtown Manteo, and anyone strolling along Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Sir Walter Raleigh Street, or Budleigh Street will be treated to the festivities. During this 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. celebration, sidewalks are lined with live music, magicians, period-dressed actors from various historic attractions, artisans, and much more, and every week presents an opportunity to experience and discover a new downtown gem. Many shops and restaurants are open late for the evening, and / or have specials or festivities of their own to lure in visitors. With lots of ways to enjoy the cool shopping, dining, and arts scene, this monthly event is a fantastic introduction to what the town is all about. The event is held rain or shine, and everyone is welcome to swing by the waterfront to join in the fun.

Jolly Roger

Jolly Roger

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks restaurant. It’s been 37 years since Angelos took ownership of Jolly, and over the years she has experienced many changes, including three expansions and a renovation after Hurricane Isabel in 2003. Although the restaurant has gone through several changes over the years, Carol Ann’s style is unaltered. The restaurant decor is an eclectic blend of Christmas, pirate paraphernalia, aquatic murals, handmade boutique-style gifts and old-time movie posters.

 

Almost as diverse as the restaurant itself is the food selection, The Jolly Roger is open year-round for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and they offer something for everyone. Breakfast favorites include the Eggs Benedict, pancakes and home fries—all made in-house from fresh ingredients. For lunch and dinner, the restaurant offers a wide selection of options, from steaks and seafood to pastas and salads. All of the restaurant’s sauces are house-made from scratch, and everything is taste-tested to ensure the absolute best quality food is being served.