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.

204 listings found

Swept Away Cafe
Cafe & BakeryAvon

Swept Away Cafe

A cafe and bakery on NC-12 in Avon that shares its space with an art studio

(83)
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T.L.'s Family Restaurant
American RestaurantManteo

T.L.'s Family Restaurant

Breakfast at six, dinner platters through nine — family-style cooking on Roanoke Island

(1,545)
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TRIO Restaurant & Market
Brewery & BarKitty Hawk

TRIO Restaurant & Market

A Kitty Hawk restaurant and bottle shop rolled into one, with a bar built for slow evenings

(1,264)
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Tap Shack
Brewery & BarDuck

Tap Shack

Duck Road's easygoing tap stop for a cold drink without the fuss

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Tap That OBX
Brewery & BarKitty Hawk

Tap That OBX

Kitty Hawk's easygoing bar for cold drafts and no fuss, just steps off Beach Road

(67)
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Tavern on 12
Brewery & BarFrisco

Tavern on 12

A moderately priced tavern stop on NC-12 in Frisco, closed Mondays

(1,228)
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Ten O Six
Cafe & BakeryKill Devil Hills

Ten O Six

All-day Beach Road bakery-cafe with dinner service added Wednesday through Saturday

(432)
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The Blue Point
Brewery & BarDuck

The Blue Point

Waterfront dining and drinks on Duck's soundside boardwalk stretch

(1,343)
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The Bonzer Shack
Brewery & BarKill Devil Hills

The Bonzer Shack

A Beach Road brewery and bar in Kill Devil Hills, open late every day but Tuesday

(1,618)
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The Colington Cafe
Cafe & BakeryKill Devil Hills

The Colington Cafe

Sit-down dinner off Colington Road, a quieter turn away from the Beach Road strip in Kill Devil Hills

(1,369)
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The Corolla Beer Garden
Brewery & Bar

The Corolla Beer Garden

A brewery and bar on Ocean Trail in Corolla serving food and drinks in a laid-back setting

(802)
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The Den Coffee Co.
Cafe & BakeryNags Head

The Den Coffee Co.

A straightforward Nags Head coffee and bakery stop, open mornings into early afternoon

(95)
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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.