2020 Restaurants Guide

Since it first opened in 1996, Basnight’s has been the restaurant where all the movers and shakers in the state would eat when they visted the barrier islands. Owned by Outer Banks native and former state Sen...

Pizza, calzones and other Italian faves.

The Sea Ranch Resort’s Beachside Bistro is one of the rare gems in the Outer Banks where you can drink or dine right next to the beach for the ultimate seaside view. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the...

Enjoy a sumptuous morning or afternoon of fresh goodies, beautiful jewelry, and plenty of happy crafting at this enticing shop that offers an array of ways to have fun. Beads & Beans OBX is the ultimate destination...

Blue Moon is one of the hottest new restaurants on the Outer Banks. Scott and Melissa Shields opened the Blue Moon in the dead of the winter of 2009, when everyone else was running worried over the shaky...

If you’re looking for a delicious diner where you can find down home, southern-style cookin’, Bob’s Grill in Kill Devil Hills is a must visit. This unique, retro-style diner serves breakfast and lunch...

First opened in 2010, Booty Treats --- playing off Nags Head’s pirate history ---offers a unique hot weather sweet that has become a word-of-mouth phenomenon.  A combination of shaved ice and flash-frozen...

Saddle up to a huge burger or a hearty sandwich with a visit to Hatteras Island’s Bros Sandwich Shack. Located in the central town of Avon, this casual burger joint has a polished atmosphere and plenty of filling...

An onsite golf restaurant with full bar open for lunch year round and dinner seasonally.

Sometimes, you just need familiar fast food on the go. Burger King is your stop for that familiar favorite, be it a flame-broiled Whopper, mushroom and swiss burger, chicken sandwich or onion rings. Or maybe you just...

Since its opening in early January 2012, Café Lachine has become a popular stop for fresh deli sandwiches and salads, and truly delectable homemade baked treats and breads. Better still, the menu, written on...

Capt’n Franks opened its doors in 1975, and since has been a local and visitor favorite. It’s laid back menu is perfect for picky kids, or a craving for an easy, delicious meal. If you need a change...

If you’re vacationing, why not enjoy “all you can eat.” Captain Georges Seafood Restaurant offers an incredible buffet of over 70 items. Pile your plate high with snow crab legs, oysters, shrimp...

Seafood, steaks, burgers and entertainment!

Chili Peppers Coastal Grill is a local favorite for great food and a fun nightlife. The restaurant serves Mexican food and sandwiches for lunch, as well as seafood and hearty entrees for dinner. 


China King offers fast and easy Chinese food for dine in or take out. If you’re craving lo mien, fried rice, crab stick, egg rolls and all your Chinese food favorites, China King is your quick stop on the beach...

Have a long day in the sun and just want a relaxing night in front of the T.V.? Why not order Chinese food and veg away! China Wong is a great place for take-out or delivery on the OBX.

Traditional Chinese food including buffet and a special lunch menu.