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

The Shiny tiny walk up
Dessert & Ice CreamRodanthe

The Shiny tiny walk up

A quick, no-frills walk-up counter for a bite right on NC-12 in Rodanthe

(125)
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The Wreck Tiki Bar
Brewery & BarHatteras

The Wreck Tiki Bar

A harbor-side tiki bar in Hatteras village, steps from the marina and the Ocracoke ferry line

(578)
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American Restaurant

The local

A Corolla restaurant near the lighthouse and Whalehead Club, on the northern Outer Banks

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Theodosia
Fine DiningDuck

Theodosia

Upscale resort dining in Duck, inside The Sanderling

(192)
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Tina's Poolside Cafe
Cafe & BakeryRodanthe

Tina's Poolside Cafe

Breakfast and lunch on NC-12 in Rodanthe, open daily 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(69)
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Tortugas Lie
Brewery & BarNags Head

Tortugas Lie

A Beach Road brewery and bar in Nags Head, pouring six days a week and dark on Sundays

(3,968)
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Toucana Grill
American RestaurantHatteras

Toucana Grill

A moderately priced grill in Hatteras village, open five days a week near the Ocracoke ferry

(105)
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Treehouse Cafe & Coffee
Cafe & BakeryDuck

Treehouse Cafe & Coffee

A low-key coffee and bakery stop on Duck Road, open mornings Tuesday through Sunday

(723)
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Turf's Up OBX
Brewery & BarKitty Hawk

Turf's Up OBX

A no-frills brewery and bar on the Kitty Hawk strip, open six days a week

(161)
Uglie Mugs Coffee House
Cafe & BakeryAvon

Uglie Mugs Coffee House

Coffee and baked goods on NC-12 in Avon, open early daily for anglers, surfers, and the wind-sports crowd

(647)
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Urban Kitchen
American Restaurant

Urban Kitchen

An upscale $$$ restaurant on Corolla's Currituck Clubhouse Drive

(253)
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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.