Brewery & BarWaves
Watermen's Bar & Grill
A casual, unpretentious bar and grill on NC-12 in Waves, closed Sundays
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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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Cafe & BakeryNags Head
Waveriders Coffee, Deli & Market
Coffee, deli sandwiches, and market shelf beer and wine on Nags Head's Croatan Highway strip
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Cafe & BakeryRodanthe
Waves Coffee & Candies
Coffee, bakery cases, and candy for the road, right on NC-12 in Rodanthe
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Grocery & MarketWaves
Waves Market & Deli
The everyday market and deli stop in Waves for sandwiches, snacks, and cooler restocks
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Brewery & Bar
Whalehead Brewery
Craft beer and a full menu in Corolla, open daily for lunch and dinner
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Brewery & Bar
Wild Goose Wine Bar
A low-key Corolla wine bar with a food menu and weekday-only hours
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Brewery & Bar
Wild Horse Inn
Corolla bar and bite spot named for the wild mustangs that roam the beaches just north of town
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Cafe & Bakery
Wild Horse Inn Bar & Cafe
A laid-back Ocean Trail bar and cafe named for Corolla's wild mustangs
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Grocery & MarketOcracoke
Zillie's Island Pantry
Provisions, wine, and pantry staples steps from Silver Lake Harbor
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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.