Dessert & Ice CreamRodanthe
The Dough Shack
Casual, budget-friendly food and local delivery on NC-12 in Rodanthe
(688)
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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Brewery & BarNags Head
The Dunes Restaurant
A morning-into-midday bar and restaurant on Croatan Highway in Nags Head
(3,741)
Brewery & BarAvon
The Froggy Dog
A dependable brewery and bar on NC-12 in Avon, open 11 to 9 every day of the week
(3,059)
SeafoodHatteras
The Galley
Casual dining right on the marina in Hatteras village, near the Ocracoke ferry
(12)
Brewery & BarKill Devil Hills
The Jolly Roger Restaurant and Bar
Open daily from breakfast through 2 AM, right on Kill Devil Hills' Beach Road
(6,429)
American RestaurantKill Devil Hills
The Kill Devil Grill
Casual Beach Road dining in Kill Devil Hills, open Tuesday through Saturday
(4,460)
American Restaurant
The Local OBX
Casual Corolla dining on Old Stoney Road, open six days a week for lunch and dinner
(43)
American RestaurantManteo
The Mother Vine
One of the oldest cultivated grapevines in the country, still growing on Roanoke Island soil
(64)
Cafe & BakeryDuck
The Nags Head Shop
Coffee, pastries, and quick bites on Duck Road for the walk to the beach
(19)
Seafood
The Oceanfront Grille
Casual, moderately priced dining in the heart of Corolla, minutes from the lighthouse and the sand
(539)
American RestaurantKitty Hawk
The Pony and The Boat
A moderately priced Kitty Hawk spot on Croatan Highway, closed Sundays, still building its reputation
(356)
Cafe & BakeryKill Devil Hills
The SaltBox Cafe
A lunch-only cafe on Colington Road serving Kill Devil Hills away from the beach crowds
(1,172)
SeafoodKill Devil Hills
The Sea Ranch Resort
Oceanfront stays and easy dining right on Kill Devil Hills' Beach Road
(1,434)
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.