Outer Banks Restaurants

Local seafood and a panoramic view of the Roanoke Sound. Friendly Outer Banks hospitality is always served. 

A swell frozen yogurt bar established by professional surfer Jesse Hines. Located steps from the beach in Nags Head. Froyo, sorbet, and gelato, as well as locally-made ice cream sandwiches. Allergy-friendly and organic options are available.

A small town grocery store with a big reputation. Offering wine, beer, a deli, whole foods, steaks, crabcakes, homemade pies, and more. Deli sandwiches are made to order. 

Mobile Coffee Shop in Corolla specializing in Italian-American style coffee.

Delicious cheesesteaks, hoagies, and more in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. Located in Monterey Plaza Shopping Center.  

Low-key local chain serving BBQ sandwiches and platters, ribs, plus fried chicken and southern sides.

Small-batch coffee roasted in-house. Grab and go breakfast favorites handcrafted daily, including sweet and savory picks, as well as vegan and gluten-free options. 

Breakfast, lunch and dinner in a casual atmosphere in the heart of Duck Village. Full service restaurant and bar.

Authentic stone oven New York-style pizzas made with signature hand-tossed crusts are a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Also featuring salads, classic Italian dishes, and more for dine in, take out, and delivery.

A unique family-friendly restaurant that blends technology with craft beer and great food. Do-it-yourself beer technology allows you to refill your drink when you want it. The casual dining menu includes new spins on old favorites. Wine and cocktails available as well. Indoor and patio seating with a laid-back vibe. Patio is pet-friendly.

A cozy spot on the soundfront in the heart of Duck Village. Featuring charcuterie, sandwiches, salads, and snacks, as well as a variety of beer and wine. An ideal place to watch the sunset on the sound. 

Swing into this laid-back bar on the beach road in Nags Head. Craft beer is brewed and enjoyed daily. 

Located in the Shoppes at the Currituck Club next to Harris Teeter and in the Timbuck II shopping center, The Chill Spot offers ice cream, homemade waffle cones, cookies, candy and slushies. Swing into The Chill Spot for all of your Corolla sweet tooth needs.

Seafood, burgers, chicken wings, New York-style pizza, and more. This favorite watering hole features a wide variety of beer and specialty martini recipes. among locals and visitors alike. 

Beautiful sunsets, curated cocktails, live music, wine tastings, special events, and much more. Relax soundside at the BackBar, located behind the Blue Point is the perfect place to spend an afternoon or evening. 

With an extensive selection of wines from around the world, a vast selection of microbrews, and artisanal cheeses, the retail shop at Trio is a one-stop shop for your specialty spirit needs. The bar and bistro features live local music to enjoy with inventive cuisine and one of their many carefully-chosen wines or beers.

Overlooking the Currituck Sound from the Waterfront Shops in Duck, The Blue Point offers a unique spin on your traditional favorites for dinner and drinks. 

The Blue Moon Grill is a quirky, fun-filled dining experience, serving southern comfort food, with a creative twist and flair.

Offering healthy, fun, and refreshing food and drink creations, including acai bowls, juices, smoothies, and more. 

Featuring Caribbean-inspired cuisine and creative cocktails, enjoy a meal in the dining room, upstairs by the indoor bar, or out on the deck.

Hickory-smoked bbq, traditional sides and sweet tea mark this Outer Banks restaurant as an excellent destination for people looking for an authentic North Carolina BBQ meal.

A Corolla favorite since 1994. Hand-tossed, New York style pizza located in the Timbuck II shopping center. 

Homemade ice cream, milkshakes, vegan options, and donut paninis with ice cream. Located at 1006 South Virginia Dare Trail in Kill Devil Hills and 1223 Duck Road in Duck.

Traditional Mexican cuisine is made with the freshest ingredients. Refreshing cocktails are served in the spacious bar. 

Offering a variety of fresh-caught local seafood, steaks, home-cooked favorites, and what they're known best for...their famous breakfast. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner in fun, family-friendly environment, with late-night food and entertainment, including live music and karaoke.

Mike Dianna's Grill Room has been a family-owned and operated restaurant in Corolla since 2005. Their menu changes daily to offer USDA prime beef, the freshest seafood, great pasta dishes, and a children's menu. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Bacchus Wine and Beer Bistro has been serving Corolla since 1991. Enhance your visit to the Outer Banks with a great selection of fine wines, craft beer, gourmet foods, imported cheeses, Angus Steaks, sinful desserts, and their famous sandwiches.

A laid-back restaurant in an old life saving station serving up stone oven pizzas, fresh seafood, steaks, homemade desserts and a late-night menu to enjoy at their full bar, both inside and out on the deck overlooking the ocean.

Gourmet deli and beach shop serving the Outer Banks for many years. Offering all of your beach essentials, plus cold drinks and tasty breakfast and lunch sandwiches.

Casual coastal shrimp boils available for pick up or delivered directly to your vacation home or event.

During the summer season, Pizza Stop is open 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays, and offers takeout, dine in and delivery of all of their specialty pizzas, salads, appetizers, pastas, hoagies, desserts and more.

A charming cottage-style restaurant in the heart of Colington Island featuring an array of delicious local seafood, fresh meats, and produce. Open for lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. 

Classic comfort food and a diverse selection of craft cocktails. 

A kid-friendly, hopping spot for seafood, pub eats, and drinks in a casual, tiki-themed environment with TV's to watch sports and live music on select nights.

Family diner serving fried chicken, breakfast, and sandwiches in Corolla. 

A premium meat and seafood market that doubles as a deli serving up delicious sandwiches, wine, and craft beer, Butcher Block serves quality, freshness, and excellent customer service.

Aqua Restaurant offers fresh regional cuisine, exquisite wines and casual dining in an elegant waterfront setting on the Outer Banks. Overlooking peaceful waters, Aqua Spa is the oasis of serenity on the Outer Banks with a full menu of spa services that are designed to renew and relax you during treatments using only organic products.

Full-size grocery store offering fresh produce, meat, seafood, and all of your grocery store needs.

With more than 50 different homemade ice cream flavors, Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream has been an Outer Banks favorite since 1996. Create your own custom ice cream cake or enjoy delicious homemade chocolates, too. 

Serving lunch and dinner of seafood, signature pasta dishes, American fare, steamed bar items, and more. Featuring a full-service bar area and outdoor patio. Offering late-night eats to accompany its nightlife scene. 

Featuring an extensive wine and bar menu selection to go with some of the most decadent small and large plates around. 

Delicious coffee, espresso, and specialty coffee drinks, as well as pastries and healthy breakfast and snack options, nestled within a local bookstore featuring well-known works alongside local authors' works. 

Cozy cafe serving coffee, juice, smoothies, and a variety of healthy choices for breakfast and lunch. 

Take out bushels of crabs, oysters, and steamer pots, as well as a delicious menu, featuring homemade soups and their famous fried oyster tacos. Their friendly oyster bar is happy to accommodate you for dining in.

Working with fresh, seasonal fare, Urban Kitchen offers organic and free-range farm to table options, with unique small and large plates and a selection of spirits. It's gourmet, thoughtful food in an environment so fine you'd think you were in Manhattan.

Globally inspired tapas and craft cocktails, located near the south entrance to the Currituck Club. 

Local, fresh seafood, awesome appetizers, yummy salads, and creative cocktails. 

Casual restaurant serving sandwiches, salads, seafood, cocktails, beer, and more. Located in the Monterey Plaza Shopping Center

Creative coastal cuisine, as well as craft cocktails, beer, and wine with a view of the sound. Located in Timbuck II Shopping Village, and serving lunch and dinner. 

A retail seafood store offers fresh seafood for pickup. Fried meals, soups, and sandwiches, and steamed seafood are also available for purchase.

Featuring a decadent menu of steaks and seafood, with delicious daily specials and a hand-picked wine list to pair the perfect wine with the equally perfect dinner. A Victorian house nestled between giant live oaks, this restaurant provides an elegant experience.

Upscale wine tasting experience in Timbuck II Shopping Village. Wines by the glass or bottle, as well as self-serve wine tasting machines. Rotating beers on tap, sodas, tea, and coffee are also available. 

Small, family-owned and operated brewery hails as Corolla's very first microbrewery. Each fresh and aromatic brew has a local name, such as Penny's Hill IPA

This Outer Banks classic walk-up-window restaurant is adorned with picnic tables filling the parking lot and will take you back in time. Try one of their signature milkshakes or famous dolphin sandwiches.

Looking for an escape from the hustle-bustle of the beach? Venture out to Landing Grill at Wanchese Marina on Roanoke Island, a local favorite! Wanchese is famous for its fishing culture – whether you are looking for a great breakfast, a quick bite for lunch, pizza, or something to go, we’ve got you covered. Looking for the freshest seafood available? You will not find anything fresher than in Wanchese, where all of the fish houses are located. Take a stroll out on the docks every afternoon and watch the charter boats come in with their catch. Be sure to plan an evening at the Steam Bar, overlooking the gorgeous harbor, and play some Keno and watch some of the most incredible sunsets you will ever see. Kick back and relax, enjoy a cold beer, a glass of wine or a glass of good ol’ fashioned sweet tea.

A local favorite serving up NY style bagels. 

Specializing in gourmet take-out, Steamers offers Corolla's signature steamer pots-to-go, gourmet entrees, kids meals, soups, fresh fish and shellfish, chicken and ribs, vegetarian dishes and more, all in their new location in Southern Shores! Their commitment to quality is their hallmark.

An old-fashioned hot dog joint that has been serving hot dogs, seafood and beer to the Outer Banks since 1975.

One of the oldest and longest piers on the Outer Banks, the Nags Head Fishing Pier is a great place to cast out your line and reel in memories that will last a lifetime. Whether you're fishing for fun, sport, or for a delicious meal, Nags Head Fishing Pier is the place to be.

A down-to-earth Outer Banks classic breakfast, lunch, and dinner spot that has as much history as it does character and good food.

Large grocery store that meets all of your grocery needs

The first wind-powered brewery in the United States, and the first business to produce wind power on the Outer Banks, this restaurant is forward-thinking and dynamic. Serving lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch, this family-friendly restaurant by day also boasts one of the best nightlife spots by night, offering great live acts, DJs, and more...and of course their award-winning handcrafted brews.

Locally owned and operated since 1996. Delicious pizza available for dine-in, carryout, and delivery.

Charcuterie, gourmet bites, and wine shop located in Scarborough Faire in the heart of Duck Village.

The popular local spot for delicious Latin and Mexican cuisine is a casual, family-friendly restaurant serving fresh, creative eats with a surfside vibe. 

A delicious assortment of fresh sandwiches, paninis, espresso drinks, as well as a wine and specialty beer bar, all set in a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere. Specialty market featuring local gourmet goods. 

Waterfront restaurant overlooking the marina at Oregon Inlet Fishing Center. 

Authentic Italian cuisine, with a rotating weekly menu, depending on the freshest ingredients available and the inspirations from the Sicilian chef, Josephine.

Outdoor bar offering a wide variety of locally brewed Swells'a Brewing craft beer, signature cocktails, curated wine, and live music. Located in downtown Duck under the trees behind the Scarborough Lane Shoppes.

Smoothies, acai bowls, avocado toast, salads, sandwiches, and more using fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables and all natural ingredients.

Beachside bar and taco shack located at the Corolla Village Road Beach Access, just across from the Currituck Lighthouse. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and 

Located inside the historic Caffey's Inlet Life Saving Station No. 5. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, this well-known casual restaurant celebrates southern coastal cuisine. 

Authentic Mexican cooking is offered up through an extensive menu of traditional favorites and eclectic recipes. 

Since 1984, JK's live wood-fired grills have been providing mouth-watering steaks that keep locals and visitors alike coming back again and again. With daily specials, appetizers, fresh fish and shellfish, and more, enjoy a delicious meal in a relaxed, yet polished dining room and bar.

A Kitty Hawk shop offering the highest-quality wine, meat, and cheese. Charcuterie boards are available for pre-order. Gourmet sandwiches and local beer are also available.

Refreshing island cuisine with a little something for everyone. From pastas, salads, and seafood, to chicken and steak dishes, to diverse blends of Asian and Caribbean concoctions.

Japanese steakhouse with hibachi grills, a sushi bar and a full take-out menu. 

Featuring the delicate flavors of the Caribbean, classic American dishes, and specialty seafood. 

Fresh-brewed coffees, organic blends, specialty coffee drinks, kombucha, pastries, and more are available to start your Outer Banks morning off right. 

Thai and other internationally-inspired dishes fill the menu of this acclaimed local restaurant. Chef Pok is well-known for creating delicious, unique dishes in a small but friendly restaurant. Available for dine in, take-out, and delivery.

The first "legal" distillery on the Outer Banks of North Carolina can be found in the heart of historic downtown Manteo. Offering daily tours and tastings of their trademark Kill Devil Rum.

Since 2008, Slice Pizzeria has been combining contemporary Italian food with old classics, providing delicious NY and Chicago style pizzas baked in their stone ovens, as well as calzones, pastas, subs, salads, and more.

A local favorite and long-running burger bar overlooking the ocean, just across the beach road, this tiny but unique spot features delicious burgers, breakfast, and live music inside and out back in the yard.

Artisan coffee house with a small batch coffee roaster and local art shop. Located in Historic Corolla Village in the Parker House.

This tiny restaurant boasts big flavors with fresh Outer Banks seafood, delicious daily specials, and unique wraps, tacos, and sandwiches, all in a laid-back coastal environment. Dine-in and catering are available.

Bagels and bakery items in the heart of Kill Devil Hills. Advance orders are accepted. 

Island-inspired low-country cuisine for lunch or dinner. Located near the south entrance of the Currituck Club, near the Outer Banks Visitor Center. 

An Outer Banks dining tradition, Millers is a family-run breakfast, lunch, and dinner staple when you're looking for fresh seafood and delicious steaks during your Outer Banks vacation. Authentic, hand-rolled sushi is also available. 

This tiki bar serves lunch, dinner, and a happening happy hour. Swing in for full plates or appetizers or steamed shrimp.

Enjoy pastries and donuts fresh out of the oven, as well as other breakfast items, including bagels, croissants, and more.

Serving specialty coffees, teas, and breakfast fare, but known locally for their great selection of craft beers and wine, located in a tree-house type establishment with a shaded deck in the heart of Duck.

A great place to enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner in Corolla featuring Baja/Cali-style fare in a pet-friendly location with an outdoor shaded patio.

The Outer Banks' original drive-thru convenience store, offering refreshing cold beverages and world-famous t-shirts right to your vehicle window.

An Outer Banks favorite with a Caribbean flair, Tortuga's Lie is home to some of the beach's finest fare, from steamed shellfish to mouthwatering appetizers to dinners and desserts.

Delicious pizza with fresh hand-tossed dough, plus Philly cheese steaks, subs, and sides. Delivery from Ocean Hill to Pine Island, call for details.

Casual food, draft beers, and classic and specialty cocktails. Paninis, snacks, flat bread pizzas, salads, and more at this cozy cafe.

Donuts on a stick, ice cream, and coffee treats - great for the whole family! Vegan and gluten-free options are available. 

The original Outer Banks pancake house, featuring a hearty breakfast in a family atmosphere, serving the Outer Banks since 1985.

This modern Mexican restaurant in Corolla is a casual, warm eatery offering creative Mexican cuisine with tequila pairings and a full bar.

The Oceanfront Grille features a unique menu of dinner entrees, generous portion sizes, and friendly service all with a beautiful ocean view.

Full-size grocery store offering a bakery, deli, pantry items, and all of your grocery needs. 

A casual, intimate spot preparing inventive fish and meat dishes and steamer items, plus craft cocktails.

New York style pizza served in a casual setting on the Outer Banks since 1996. 

Fresh fish, scallops, mussels, clams, oysters, and more. Call ahead for steamed crabs, shrimp, and lobster, all made to order. Located in the Ocean Club Centre at the south entrance of The Currituck Club.

A wood-fired oven, ale house, and wine bar, this delicious gourmet eatery features the freshest local ingredients and seafood. From ethnic twists down to eclectic variations on classic southern favorites, the unique food style sets the tone for this fine waterfront dining location.

American fare, featuring fresh salads, unique oysters, juicy burgers, and a variety of entrees and sandwiches.

Family-owned and operated seafood restaurant overlooking the Roanoke Sound. Featuring daily specials and an extensive bar and wine menu. 

A signature restaurant from award-winning chef and restaurateur Vivian Howard. Fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and eastern North Carolina cooking traditions are highlighted. 

Selling a variety of flavors of handmade gourmet popcorn, made in-store daily. Enjoy some on the beach or take home the perfect souvenir.

Featuring fresh local seafood, chicken, and steak, all prepared with a Caribbean flair. Live music on select nights at this fun bar on the beach road.

Bagels, brunch, and cocktails. Dine in, take out, or order ahead. 

A famous Outer Banks vacation treat. Where the donuts are "warm, delicious & made to order!"

Seafood-centric American dining in a quaint renovated house. Their backside bar offers live music for an entertaining outdoor experience.

This family-friendly restaurant features fresh, local fish and chef specials every day, and also offers a party on the dance floor following the dinner crowd until 2 am in the summer.

Fishing, food, and fun in the heart of Kill Devil Hills. Family fishing, bait shop, snack shack, bars, and arcade. 

Featuring a wide variety of donuts, pastries, breakfast sandwiches, specialty coffees, and more, this is a one-stop shop for all of your sweet breakfast desires.

This laid-back, fun restaurant offers a casual dining experience for the entire family. Entrees with a twist on food from around the world, as well as tropical cocktails. 

Specializing in stone-oven, hand-tossed, and New York-style pizza, available for dine-in, takeout, or delivery.

An eclectic shop offering small-batch coffee roasted in-house, the Parlour features local artwork and a laid-back vibe, making it a favorite spot among OBX locals.

Afternoons and evenings, the Beer Garden comes alive with outdoor live music and one of the largest beer selections around. Wine, ciders, seltzers, and soft drinks are also available. 

Good food and great drinks in Timbuck II Shopping Village. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Caribbean-style seafood in a waterfront setting with an outdoor deck and tiki bars, as well as a raw bar. Serving lunch and dinner, as well as breakfast on the weekends. Complete with specialty drinks and a kids' menu, and offering a spectacular sunset view from the upper, lower, and outside dining areas.

Whalehead Brewery is a laid-back, family-friendly brewery serving up fresh, house-brewed beers and brick oven pizza in the heart of Corolla. Veteran-owned and community-minded, they support a different local charity each month and even offer their space for private events. With a self-pour tap wall and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, it’s the perfect spot to cool off, hang out, and grab a pint.

A super-casual atmosphere, Fatcrabs Rib Company is a roadside stop and take-out hub for steamer pots, BBQ platters and more, but also offers indoor and outdoor seating and room for large parties.

Acai bowls, fruit smoothies, waffles, toast, and ice cream at two cool spots, in Kitty Hawk and in Nags Head.

A casual dining experience featuring live music, karaoke, and sports on TV. Providing great food and entertainment in an upbeat seafood-centric tavern.

A tiny local favorite, Corolla Village BBQ features its famous chopped pork BBQ in a delicious vinegar sauce, hickory-smoked chicken and ribs, and more! Located in Historic Corolla Village, it's the perfect place to grab lunch.

Where the land meets the sea! Enjoy the freshest produce, bakery, and local seafood in Corolla. 

No-frills pizzeria featuring New York style pies with a variety of toppings, plus a full bar. Catering, including a mobile pizza oven, also available for your event or a fun family dinner.

Charming coffee shop located on Old Stoney Road. Serving all of your favorite coffee and non-coffee drinks, as well as a variety of baked goods. 

Located at the foot of the Wright Memorial Bridge in Point Harbor, enjoy the taste of India with a view of the OBX. Indian seafood, meats, and vegetables on the most scenic stretch of the Albemarle and Currituck Sound. 

Specializing in Japanese cuisine, including sushi and grill bowls. Made with high-quality ingredients, including fresh seafood and vegetables.

Satisfy your hunger! Delicious bistro food, including breakfast and lunch. Seafood boils to go. Personal chef at your vacation home. Catering services for your wedding or special event.

Family-owned shop offering specialty pizzas, as well as wings, salads, wraps, calzones, subs, and more. Dine-in, carry-out, or delivery.

Classic Italian dining featuring family recipes and fresh seafood incorporated into many of the dishes. Enjoy seasonal specials and even tables on the sound-view deck to catch a spectacular sunset. 

Memorable meals in a cozy atmosphere right in the heart of Duck Village. Offering dinner, lunch on select days, Sunday Brunch, and chefs-on-call catering.

Serving appetizers, pizza, salads, stromboli, and more, this family-friendly, full-service restaurant offers carryout or dine-in at its full-service bar or casual dining room.

One of the oldest piers on the Outer Banks, Nags Head Fishing Pier is a great place to cast out your line and reel in memories that will last a lifetime. Dine with an ocean view at the Pier House Restaurant. 

Experience Outer Banks fishing from the pier, which includes a tackle shop. Fish Heads Bar & Grill offers premier oceanfront dining and live local music in the summertime.

Cold-pressed juice, smoothies, nut mylks, and plant-based food. Many vegan and organic options available. 

Located in the Timbuck II Shopping Center, this eatery is a casual, easygoing spot featuring Outer Banks favorites.

With an extensive menu in an authentic, fun, inviting atmosphere, Plaza Azteca offers up enticing mexican recipes along with traditional favorites.

A down-to-earth, no-frills Outer Banks staple serving breakfast lunch and dinner year-round since 1989.