2025 Vegetarian Guide

A popular spot for years with island residents and locals alike, The Flying Melon Café is known for its distinctive blend of Creole and Southern cuisine that’s amplified with a collection of locally and...

Dive into some fresh Mexican fare after a long day at the beach at this eatery that has enough variety to please a crowd. 3 Tequilas Mexican Restaurant is a fun and family-friendly establishment that has a lengthy menu...

Aqua Restaurant and Spa in Duck, like the ocean its name represents, aims to provide a place of healing and rejuvenation. Aqua offers not only nourishment for the body, but the for soul and the environment as well.Along...

Discover a little something different on your next Duck vacation with a visit to this dine-in and take-out restaurant that offers a veritable world of cuisine in the heart of the Outer Banks. Bangkok Thai-Sushi has an...

Specializing in exquisite and refreshing island cuisine in a classy yet casual tropical ambience, Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar has become a true destination on the Outer Banks restaurant circuit. The...

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...

Enjoy a long and lingering meal with the bustling on-the-water activity of Manteo as your backdrop at this spacious eatery that is renowned for fresh seafood and a beautiful coastal atmosphere. Blue Water Grill &...

Whether you’re in the mood for an easy-going breakfast, lunch, or dinner in the heart of Duck, or are looking for a big feast to enjoy at the vacation rental home, there’s a lot to crave at this eatery that...

Located in the center of Ocracoke village, Dajio showcases the best of local ingredients in a fresh and distinctive menu that borrows inspiration from the heart of the island. With a mouth-watering array of brunch...

If you’re looking for fresh North Carolina seafood, Dinky’s will hit the spot. Chef Dwight Callahan cooks up a new seafood dinner special for every night of the week, with menu changes each season. Also on...

Serving Hickory-Smoked Barbecue & Deli Sandwiches for over 25 Years, Duck Deli is as popular and as quaint as its location. The Deli was opened in 1988 by a retired PA dentist, Ronald Forlano, and his son Ken. Today...

Duck Pizza Company’s menu features a huge selection of creative pizza combinations with 24 varieties to choose from. They also offer a variety of ice cold beer. Eat in, take out or take advantage of free...

A favorite spot for early risers and beach-goers alike, Eduardo's Taco Stand is a staple for Ocracoke fans who want to dive into some fresh Mexican fare that is packed with flavor. Featuring a classic array of...

Cap off a long day on the beach and toast an Outer Banks sunset with a visit to this gathering spot that’s perched on the edge of the Currituck Sound. Eventide features a selection of cheese and charcuterie...

Whether you’re in the mood for a convenient breakfast or lunch, or just want to skip right to the sweet stuff, the Fig Tree Bakery and the Sweet Tooth candy shop has you covered. This popular Ocracoke destination...

Whether you are on the hunt for a filling and fresh breakfast or a wholly unique and inspired lunch, Helios' Hideaway can satisfy the largest of appetites on Ocracoke Island. Distinctive for its tempting range of Greek...

Spice up your vacation with a visit to this eatery that offers a wealth of traditional Indian fare in the heart of the Outer Banks. Himalaya Indian Cuisine is a unique and delicious addition to the OBX dining scene...

Feeding a large and hungry family is gravy at this unique deli and take-out shop that has huge portions of flavor with every menu item. It’s All Gravy Italian Trattoria is a staple for locals and visitors alike...

From an easy snack before a morning beach walk, to a sumptuous and casual lunch in between area explorations, Kat’s Deli has a little something for visitors and locals of all tastes. Located on the northern end of...

La Fogata offers tasty Mexican food for lunch and dinner at three locations on the Outer Banks. Prices are reasonable, and the always-friendly wait staff provide fast service. Locals love this restaurant because...

Lucky 12 Tavern, located at Milepost 12 Beach Road has everything a great restaurant and bar should have: great food, great beverages, tons of personality and lots of TV's.  Lucky 12 prides itself on serving the...

A Taste Of India With A View Of The Outer Banks The Outer Banks is in for a real treat as the first authentic Indian Cuisine Restaurant opens its doors. Located on the northern end of The Wright Memorial Bridge...

If you are looking for authentic cuisine and the area’s best New York style stone oven pizza made from scratch, you will love Max’s Italian Restaurant.  Max’s  is conveniently located in the...

Located at Milepost 13 in Nags Head, across from Jockey’s Ridge State Park, we have unbelievable views from our second floor deck of the Atlantic Ocean and the historic Nags Head cottages. As a matter of fact, we...

Pizza fans of all tastes will find something to love at Nags Head Pizza Company, thanks to its lengthy menu that’s filled with both traditional and more unique and creative pies for hungry patrons who want to try...

Visitors along the Currituck beaches who are in the mood for something a little different during their Outer Banks vacation can pay a visit to this Japanese restaurant in Corolla that features fresh ingredients and...

Two Outer Banks favorites, located at the Dunes Shops in Kitty Hawk, have merged into one even better combination under new ownership and a new name - Outer Bean Juice & Java and Seaside Gourmet. The new owner has...

Located in southern Hatteras Island, Pamlico Deli is one of the Outer Banks’ newest and most acclaimed spots for an easy lunch, a collection of freshly prepared meals and goodies, and fun events that everyone in...

Enjoy New York style pizza here on the Outer Banks! Hand-tossed pizza, hoagies, homemade sauce cooked in stone deck ovens. Pizza Stop sets itself apart from other pizza joints on the Outer Banks by offering delivery of...

Enjoy a little something different on your next Outer Banks vacation with a stop at Pok's Art. This Kitty Hawk eatery that’s located along the Beach Bypass offers Asian fusion fare with a world of flavors and a...

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. 

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...

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...

Offering full lunch and dinner menus with American and seafood fare and cocktails. Voted best deck dining on the beach. Relaxed and family friendly atmosphere. The spectacular view from Rundown Café’s newly...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Start a day of northern Outer Banks explorations off right, or just enjoy a healthy drink or snack on the go, with a visit to The Juice Jar – a fun and charming little eatery in Corolla village where fresh...

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...

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...

Kitty Hawk visitors in the mood for an elegant meal with lots of fresh and local ingredients will want to plan an evening or a Sunday brunch at The Pony and the Boat, which is the latest culinary concept from celebrated...

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...

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...

Visitors staying in the tri-village communities of Rodanthe, Waves, and Salvo will be just a stone’s throw away from the unique groceries and great eats they need for a delicious Outer Banks vacation, thanks to...

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...

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...