Brewery & Bar
Seanna Tavern
Casual Corolla tavern fare, open most days from breakfast through dinner
(131)
Dining near Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Restaurants, cafes, and eateries near Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Dining on the Outer Banks
The Outer Banks has a dense strip of restaurants running the length of the northern beach towns — Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head — with the widest range of seafood, casual, and fine dining options concentrated around Nags Head and Kill Devil Hills. Expect longer waits and shorter off-season hours outside the summer months, as many restaurants here are seasonal businesses.
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American RestaurantNags Head
Shaka's Beach Bar & Grill
Laid-back beach bar and grill on Croatan Highway, open daily from lunch into the evening
(943)
Brewery & BarKitty Hawk
Shipwrecks Taphouse & Grill
A taphouse pour list and a grill menu, steps off Kitty Hawk's main strip
(1,477)
Cafe & BakeryWaves
Sip Shack
A no-frills coffee and bakery counter on NC-12 in Waves, open Wednesday through Saturday
(18)
Brewery & BarOcracoke
SmacNally’s Waterfront Bar & Grill
Waterfront bar and grill on Ocracoke village's main strip, open seven days a week
(1,883)
SeafoodHatteras
Sonny's Waterfront Restaurant
Waterfront dining at the end of the road in Hatteras village
(1,538)
ItalianOcracoke
Sorellas
Lunch only, seven days a week, right on Ocracoke village's main highway
(289)
American RestaurantKill Devil Hills
Stack'em High Pancakes and So Forth
A no-frills pancake counter on the Kill Devil Hills bypass, open early and gone by early afternoon
(2,809)
Food TruckOcracoke
Stockroom Street Food
A quick, budget-friendly bite in the heart of Ocracoke village
(145)
Brewery & BarKill Devil Hills
Stormy Seas Bottle Shop
A bottle shop and bar on Croatan Highway where you can grab beer and wine to go or stay for a pour
(11)
SeafoodNags Head
Sugar Shack Fish Market Oyster Bar and Grill
Fresh catch, a raw bar, and a grill on Nags Head's Beach Road — no frills, just seafood
(506)
Brewery & BarDuck
Sunset Grille & Raw Bar
A Duck Road brewery and raw bar with weekend doors opening at 8am
(4,361)
American RestaurantBuxton
Surfin Sandwiches
Counter-service sandwiches right on NC-12 in Buxton, easy to grab and go
(13)
Cafe & BakeryHatteras
Sweet Seas
Coffee and baked goods on Marina Way, open early to late six days a week in Hatteras village
(126)
Outer Banks Dining FAQ
Are Outer Banks restaurants open year-round?
Many are seasonal, especially further south toward Hatteras and Ocracoke — expect shorter hours or closures outside the summer season. The northern towns (Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head) have more year-round options.