Tavern on 12 in Frisco is a fun and friendly restaurant with lots of homemade fare that is sure to please everyone in the crowd. From fresh seafood specials to hand-tossed pizzas with a range of specialty toppings, Tavern on 12 is a great destination for a little homegrown flavor on Hatteras Island.
Located along N.C. Highway 12 in Frisco village, Tavern on 12 is known for having a sprawling menu with a hefty helping of menu items that are popular with the local crowd and visitors alike. Tavern on 12 is particularly known for its brick oven pizza, with specialty pie offerings like the Crab Margarita Pie or the Thee-Pig-Pie with North Carolina barbecue, as well as its large assortment of grilled goodies, sandwiches, and wraps. The Tavern also features plenty of mixed drink specialties and local or regional beers on tap, and there’s ample space to relax with friends at the bar, enjoy an inside table, or unwind on the covered outdoor patio when the sun is shining. With seasonal special events such as live music, Tavern on 12 is a great gathering spot in the heart of Frisco that everyone in the family will crave.
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