American RestaurantAvon
Island Spice & Wine
A Hatteras Island stop for wine, spices, and specialty groceries in Avon
(183)
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
American RestaurantOcracoke
Jason's Restaurant
Lunch-only in Ocracoke village, open six days a week near Silver Lake Harbor
(1,409)
Brewery & BarOcracoke
Jolly Roger Pub & Marina
Harborside bar and marina in Ocracoke village, burgers and drinks with a dock's-eye view of the boats
(663)
Brewery & BarAvon
Ketch 55 Seafood Grill
A seafood grill and full bar right on NC-12 in the heart of Avon
(918)
Dessert & Ice CreamRodanthe
Kiki's Craft Creamery
Small-batch ice cream on NC-12 in Rodanthe, at the north end of Hatteras Island
(115)
Brewery & BarManteo
Kill Devil Rum
Small-batch rum, made and poured right in Manteo on Roanoke Island
(130)
Brewery & Bar
La Dolce Vita
A Corolla bar and restaurant open for dinner and drinks Tuesday through Sunday
(708)
SeafoodDuck
Lifesaving Station
A restored U.S. Life-Saving Station turned soundside dining room at The Sanderling Resort in Duck
(570)
Brewery & BarBuxton
Lighthouse Sports Bar
A NC-12 sports bar in Buxton for food, drinks, and whatever game's on
(975)
Brewery & BarNags Head
Lost Colony Brewery Nags Head Waterfront
Nags Head's beach-road brewery and bar - easy in-and-out for a pint between beach trips
(189)
Brewery & BarManteo
Lost Colony Tavern
A Roanoke Island tavern that borrows its name from the island's oldest unsolved mystery
(1,245)
SeafoodAvon
Mad Crabber Restaurant
Straightforward crab-focused seafood right on NC-12 in Avon
(1,067)
American Restaurant
Mama Easley's
A moderately priced dinner spot on Corolla's Sunset Blvd, no rental-house cooking required
(1,196)
Brewery & BarKill Devil Hills
Mama Kwan's Tiki Bar & Grill
Tropical drinks and casual bar-and-grill fare on Croatan Highway in Kill Devil Hills
(3,611)
American RestaurantOcracoke
Marauder's Kitchen
A pirate-named kitchen on Ocracoke's main road, serving lunch through dinner daily
(27)
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.