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

Charis Coffee Company
Cafe & BakeryManteo

Charis Coffee Company

A morning coffee and bakery stop a few blocks off Manteo's Shallowbag Bay waterfront

(422)
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Chip's Wine , Beer & Cigars
Brewery & BarKill Devil Hills

Chip's Wine , Beer & Cigars

Wine, beer, and cigars on Croatan Highway, part bottle shop and part bar in Kill Devil Hills

(276)
Coastal Cantina
MexicanDuck

Coastal Cantina

Cantina-style coastal fare on Duck Road, open for lunch through dinner daily

(694)
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Coastal Cravings
American RestaurantDuck

Coastal Cravings

Breakfast through dinner, right on Duck Road, seven days a week

(2,160)
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Corolla Coffee Co.
Cafe & Bakery

Corolla Coffee Co.

Weekday coffee and bakery stop on Ocean Trail — closed Saturdays and Sundays

(43)
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Corolla SideBar
Brewery & Bar

Corolla SideBar

A budget-friendly bar on Sunset Blvd for a low-key drink in Corolla

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Dajio
American RestaurantOcracoke

Dajio

A full day of lunch and dinner service right on Ocracoke's main road

(1,181)
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Dancing Turtle Coffee Shop
Cafe & BakeryHatteras

Dancing Turtle Coffee Shop

Morning coffee and bakery stop at the south end of Hatteras Island, near the ferry dock

(650)
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Darrell's Restaurant
SeafoodManteo

Darrell's Restaurant

Straightforward seafood and all-day hours on the road into Manteo

(2,192)
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Deja Brew Coffee Shack
Cafe & BakeryOcracoke

Deja Brew Coffee Shack

Ocracoke village's morning coffee and bakery stop, done serving by noon

(260)
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Dune Street Rawbar & Grill
Brewery & BarNags Head

Dune Street Rawbar & Grill

Raw bar, grill, and cold drinks a short walk from the sand on Nags Head's Beach Road

(633)
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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.