American RestaurantNags Head
Grits Grill
A no-frills breakfast-and-lunch counter on Nags Head's Croatan Highway, open early and closed by early afternoon
(2,626)
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 & BarDuck
Growlers To Go Craft Beer - Duck
Growler fills and bottled craft beer right on Duck Road, easy to fold into any grocery run
(147)
SeafoodHatteras
Harbor Grill
A Tuesday-through-Saturday lunch stop on NC-12 in Hatteras village, open 11 to 3
(196)
SeafoodHatteras
Hatteras Landing Marina
A working harbor at the south end of Hatteras village, steps from the Ocracoke ferry dock
(799)
SeafoodHatteras
Hatteras Sol Waterside Grill
Waterside dining at the south end of Hatteras Island, near the free Ocracoke ferry dock
(825)
American RestaurantOcracoke
Helios' Hideaway
A casual harborside stop in Ocracoke village, open weekdays into the evening
(243)
SeafoodKill Devil Hills
Henry's Restaurant
An all-day Croatan Highway diner in Kill Devil Hills, open early for breakfast and late for dinner
(3,779)
Brewery & BarKitty Hawk
High Tide Taphouse
Craft beer on tap and bottles to go, right off Croatan Highway in Kitty Hawk
(19)
Brewery & BarOcracoke
Howard's Pub
Steady daily dining in Ocracoke village, open every day, 11am to 10pm
(2,847)
BBQ & SmokehouseRodanthe
Hoy Lechon - Asian Inspired BBQ
Asian-inspired barbecue rooted in the lechon tradition, right on NC-12 in Rodanthe
(300)
Brewery & BarKill Devil Hills
Huanchaco lounge
A Beach Road brewery and bar in Kill Devil Hills open from mid-morning into midnight
(135)
American RestaurantManteo
Hungry Pelican
A budget-friendly lunch-and-early-dinner spot on Budleigh Street in Manteo
(510)
PizzaHatteras
ISOLA Pizzeria and Bar
Casual pizza and a bar at the far south end of Hatteras Island, near the ferry docks
(261)
Cafe & BakeryAvon
Isla Coffee
Avon's morning coffee and bakery stop before a day on the beach
(157)
Cafe & BakeryManteo
Island Coffee Shack
A Roanoke Island coffee and bakery stop worth building your morning around
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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.