2021 Restaurants Guide

Feast on a distinct variety of small plates and appetizers at this unique eatery that’s tucked away in one of Ocracoke’s newest and more popular hang-out spots, the 1718 Brewery.  Plum Pointe Kitchen...

A casual waterfront eatery with delicious deli meats and cheeses. Poor Richard's includes a pub with liquor, draft and bottled beer a well as wine. They also offer entertainment. 

Enjoy seafood, steaks and homemade pies!

Craving a deli sandwich with artisan breads, freshly-sliced deli meats, all-natural chicken, savory sauces and a variety of cheeses? Quiznos offers the perfect meal, serving up sandwiches, grilled flatbreads, salads and...

Red Drum Tap House has become a Nags Head tradition for locals & visitors alike. For over 10 years, we’ve offered a hearty fare in a casual & relaxed atmosphere complimented by a great selection of 18...

For more than 15 years, Red Sky Cafe restaurant in Duck, NC, has been delighting locals and visitors with fresh, creative meals that highlight local Outer Banks seafood, poultry, beef, duck and more. The owner and chef...

Rita’s Ice Custard Happiness, also known as Rita’s Italian Ice, is a hot spot for cool treats during your visit to the beach. From famous Italian ice to old-fashioned custard, Rita’s has a treat kids...

You'll have to peer behind the huge Russian olive hedges to find this popular OBX eatery, tucked away in a renovated and cedar-shaked historic home in the heart of Duck. Open since 1995, Roadside Bar and Grill says the...

Rusty’s Surf & Turf Outer Banks restaurant brings the bold flavors of the tropics to Hatteras Island. Owner Rusty Midgett left the island and honed his restaurant and kitchen skills in some of...

Sal's Pizza sells New York style pizza by the slice, whole pizza pies, hot Italian subs and hearty pasta dishes. 

Sam and Omie’s Restaurant is a great place to eat after a day at the beach. Or before you go to the beach. Or, for that matter, before or after a visit to Jennette’s Pier, which is right across the street...

If you’re looking to experience some North Carolina wines while on the Outer Banks, Sanctuary Vineyards, located next to the Cotton Gin in both Jarvisburg and Corolla offers an opportunity for wine tasting and...

Chinese food or sushi? Why not have both? Asian Bistro, Chinese Cuisine & Sushi Bar is a large restaurant offering all of your favorite Asian eats including sushi rolls, sushi or shashime, fried rice, noodles and...

A combination mini-lunch counter and ice cream shop, Scoops offers a break from shopping with homemade ice cream, cold drinks and sandwiches. The ice cream, with 34 flavors, really is homemade, and is available ---of...

Treat yourself to a sumptuous way to start the day – or grab a quick dessert to enjoy on the ferry - with a visit to the colorful, charming, and ultimately delicious Scratchmade Snackery. Located in the heart of...

Out on the golf course and need a quick bite to eat? Seascape Bar and Grill offers a great menu at reasonable prices for any amateur or pro golfer on the turn. The bar and grill serves both breakfast and lunch everyday...

Seaside Gourmet To Go offers to go food that is sure to please any experienced foodie’s pallet. The catering company offers a full lunch menu, dinner menu, party platters, and catering services for weddings and...

Ship’s Wheel is a modest little breakfast nook on the Beach Road in Kill Devil Hills not far from Nags Head. Tourists to the Outer Banks and locals alike consider itl their favorite breakfast spot on the OBX, and...

Shin Xing Chinese Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina, more specifically, Southern Shores since for over 20 years. During their time of business, they are proud to have served locals and...

Sometimes you want a whole pizza, sometimes you just want a slice. Thankfully with Slice Pizzeria, you’ve got plenty of options. This popular dine in and take out restaurant serves up some of the tastiest pizzas...

SmacNally’s Raw Bar & Grill boasts the “best damn burger in Ocracoke” and “Food so good, it’ll make ya wanna smack yo mama.”Located right on Silver Lake in the heart of Ocracoke...

Painted in bright primary color stripes, this little ice cream & food stand on the Beach Road has a long history in Nags Head. Until 1954, it was located near the spot where a kid-sized castle still stands at...

When you’re too tired to get out of your car, or you just are too sandy and wet, Sonic is the answer. Famous for it’s car-side service,  drivers can just pull up to the menu at one of the stalls, review...

Located directly across the street from Jockey’s Ridge on one side, and the ocean on the other, Sooey’s is a good casual place to stop for a bite and take in the view. It offers hickory smoke BBQ pork, beef...

Indulge in a craving for heaping plates of pastas and big and bold pizzas with a visit to this Ocracoke eatery that has plenty of global flavors and influences that are miles away from your typical Italian fare...

With a great location across the street from the beach, South Beach Grille is a nice old-style eatery with a tropical décor and a menu that’s a little bit out of the ordinary.  The restaurant, painted...

South Beach prepares unique and fresh sandwiches, wraps, salads, and bowls, with separate gluten free and vegan menus. To Go, Catering and Delivery. Beach Delivery. Beer and Wine Delivery. Family owned and operated...

Making breakfast for families visiting and living on the Outer Banks is something we've done since 1981. Our tradition of serving great breakfast: pancakes, waffles, french toast, omelets and homemade biscuits is...

Start your morning with a hot, made-from-scratch breakfast at Stack’em  High Pancakes. This cozy pancake house offers a variety of omelets and pancakes, as well as all your breakfast favorites. If...

Starbucks Coffee offers custom, made-to-order hot and cold beverages including coffee, Tazo tea and fruit juices as well as fresh, high-quality lunch and snack items and a delicious assortment of pastries. 

Options abound at Steamers regarding dining experience and food choices. They offer gourmet food to go and catering for all occasions. Or you can dine onsite including their deck that overlooks Currituck Sound. Outer...

Fudge, ice cream and fun, creative activities!

You just might overlook this gourmet deli and beach shop if you’re cruising past the Exxon gas station at milepost 8 on the Beach Road. What might look like a typical convenience store complementing the gas pumps...

This modest deli and convenience store at Milepost 10 off the U.S. 158 Bypass is not just any Citgo gas station stop. As the sign in the window boasts, it’s the “Best Lunch Deli on the Beach,” and many...

Satisfy an early morning craving for something sweet, something salty, and / or everything in between with a visit to Stu’s Donuts. Located in the established Ketch 55 restaurant and open every morning until...

When you need a fresh and custom sub sandwich your way, you can always rely on Subway. With more than 34,000 locations around the world, you no doubt have experienced this successful fast food chain and no why...

Most days, this restaurant along the Roanoke Sound is bustling, with vehicles spilling out of the parking lot into the street.  With an outdoor gazebo and views of gorgeous sunsets nearly every evening, Sugar Creek...

Sunset Grille & Raw Bar brings the Carribbean and New Orleans to the Outer Banks with its wide variety of spicy seafood dishes, its tropical setting with Tiki Bars and its Cajun style chicken, fish and burgers.The...

Sunset Ice Cream and Cappuccino is the perfect place to take a break from shopping and enjoy an early morning specialty coffee, have a cool drink in the mid-day heat or watch the sunset with good company and an ice...

Visitors with a hunger for classic and casual southern fare will find everything they are craving and then some with a visit to Surf'n Pig BBQ. Located in the town of Avon on Hatteras Island, this unique BBQ joint...

Owned by Outer Banks former professional surfer Kelly Hines and his wife Whitney, Surfin’ Spoon,on the Beach Road right across from the ocean,is a great place to take a break from the beach, or after a long day of...

Hot day at the beach have you craving something cool, creamy, and fun? Visit Sweet Frog Premium Frozen Yogurt and you are sure to be satisfied!

While taking a lazy stroll ‘round Duck, you might want to stop in at Sweet T’s for a wake-up cup o’ joe or espresso. Or else you can chill out even more on their shady front porch, sipping on a glass...

Big on breakfast and homestyle cooking in a family-style restaurant.

With its fabulous setting on the Roanoke Sound and a mouth-watering menu, Tale of the Whale Restaurant is one of those places on the Outer Banks that visitors flock to year after year.  The family-owned business...

Visitors can indulge in a little Latin flavor without the wait with a visit to the tri-villages’ newest destination for authentic Latin American food, Taqueria Las Ahumaderas. Located in the heart of Rodanthe and...

For more than 20 years, The Blue Point staff has been offering coastal cuisine and southern hospitality in a warm and comfortable setting. Guests can enjoy spectacular views of the Currituck Sound while enjoying lunch...

As its name suggests, The Brine and Bottle caters to folks who appreciate the good things in life: beer, wine and food --- and good sea salt. Not to mention the fragrant sea air that evokes old Nags Head. Classy yet...

The Carolina Club is located on the mainland of Currituck County, just minutes from the Outer Banks beaches.  With a beautiful par-3 island green signature hole, fun layout, and superb...

A coffe shop where relaxation is the operative word! 

Fragrant and delicious coffee  and goodies are found here!

The Dunes Restaraunt is a favorite local restaurant that’s been in business since 1982 and focuses on local, southern cooking. It has embraced the local food movement, and always tries to use local seasonal...

An island-style setting with a mix of fried, grilled and healthy choices. 

For casual dining, The Lifesaving Station at Sanderling Inn has been a traditional favorite since 1977. The restaurant is housed in what once served as Caffey’s Life Saving Station. Decommisioned in the 1950s, it...

Reservations are encouraged to dine at Corolla’s The Oceanfront Grille located at Corolla Light. And yes, they are located where you have ocean views! They are open seasonally for dinner and have adopted the...

The owners and staff of The Paper Canoe work hard to “make your vacation taste better.” This charming restaurant near Sanderling is best known for its stunning waterfront setting, its always evolving menu...

The Pit Surf Shop and Boardriders Grill is a surf shop, restaurant and night club dedicated to the love of surfing and surf lifestyle.

With a big bar on one side, and a dining room on the other, The Sandbar & Grille is equipped to please the palate and the spirit, for lunch, dinner, late night and in-between.  The full menu, which includes a...

Visitors can cool off after a long walk through the village with a stop at The Slushy Stand, which is one of Ocracoke Island’s favorite destinations for frozen treats and refreshing drinks of all varieties...

As soon as you open the door at this charming store, you’ll smile. Instead of a door chime, you’ll hear the sound of quacking!  The merchandise offered here is geared to enjoying life’s little...

The Village Table & Tavern is Duck’s newest casual waterfront dining destination. We have something for everyone to enjoy, from inspired sandwich combinations to expertly prepared local seafood with a...

The Wave Pizza Cafe is a great location to enjoy freshly-made pizza, with one of the best topping selections you’ll find anywhere. The café consists of a small, artsy indoor dining area that extends out...

Located on the edge of the Hatteras / Ocracoke ferry docks, The Wreck is a popular Hatteras village spot for a quick bite before the ferry ride, a casual meal after an Ocracoke exploration, or just an evening out with...

Tomato Patch Pizzeria and Bar Welcome! We’re a family style restaurant that welcomes visitors to the Outer Banks with a friendly staff, great food and a warm atmosphere. Family owned and operated...

A specialty gourmet market and wine shop with plenty of surprises!

With a mission to provide a meal made with fresh, natural and premium ingredients, the eatery offers a range of interesting and delicious gourmet salads, bistro sandwiches, grilled flatbreads and toasted wraps, all made...

Pastries, cakes, and pies, oh my! At Tullio's Bakery located in Loblolly Pines Shopping Center in Duck, NC, "tasty" is their business! The award-winning bakery has an abundance of baked goods, each lovingly made from...

For a Happy Hour worthy of celebration, or a fun night out on the town with live music and plenty of ice cold drinks, visitors can head to Avon’s newest spot for after-hours entertainment, Turner’s High Moon...

Food, creativity and coffee at this delicious stop.

A cool pub with good food!

If you’re looking for authentic Thai food for a delicious lunch or dinner, Vilai Thai Kitchen in Kitty Hawk offers all of your favorite Thai dishes. 

Viva Mexican Grill offers reasonably-priced food prepared on a grill as you wait. It’s almost as fast as fast food, but a lot fresher.  Plus, the atmosphere is pleasant and relaxed, with friendly staff...

Visitors in the mood for a quick bite to eat in between beach trips can satisfy a salty appetite at Wacky Jac's Burger Shack. Located in the heart of Rodanthe, this classic burger joint has a variety of delicious...

Watermen’s Bar & Grill boasts a “unique indoor/outdoor design” with spectacular waterfront views and a friendly staff - and “the best coffee, beers and mixed drinks on the Outer Banks.&rdquo...

30 YEARS IN THE MAKING. Since the beginning, the Weeping Radish has brewed beer according to the Bavarian Reinheitsgebot Purity Law of 1516 which states that beer must be brewed using only four ingredients: Hops...

Wendy’s is an American favorite when it comes to fast food restaurant chains, offering fresh, made-to-order hamburgers and other sandwiches, salads, side items and desserts.

Established in 1976 in Nags Head, Yellow Submarine was the first eatery on the Outer Banks to offer oven-baked subs. Since then, the menu has expanded considerably to include hand-tossed pizza with fresh sauce and...