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 & BakeryManteo

Island Coffee Shack

A Roanoke Island coffee and bakery stop worth building your morning around

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American RestaurantAvon

Island Spice & Wine

A Hatteras Island stop for wine, spices, and specialty groceries in Avon

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American RestaurantOcracoke

Jason's Restaurant

Lunch-only in Ocracoke village, open six days a week near Silver Lake Harbor

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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

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Brewery & BarAvon

Ketch 55 Seafood Grill

A seafood grill and full bar right on NC-12 in the heart of Avon

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Dessert & Ice CreamRodanthe

Kiki's Craft Creamery

Small-batch ice cream on NC-12 in Rodanthe, at the north end of Hatteras Island

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Brewery & BarManteo

Kill Devil Rum

Small-batch rum, made and poured right in Manteo on Roanoke Island

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Brewery & Bar

La Dolce Vita

A Corolla bar and restaurant open for dinner and drinks Tuesday through Sunday

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SeafoodDuck

Lifesaving Station

A restored U.S. Life-Saving Station turned soundside dining room at The Sanderling Resort in Duck

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Brewery & BarBuxton

Lighthouse Sports Bar

A NC-12 sports bar in Buxton for food, drinks, and whatever game's on

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Brewery & BarManteo

Lost Colony Tavern

A Roanoke Island tavern that borrows its name from the island's oldest unsolved mystery

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American Restaurant

Mama Easley's

A moderately priced dinner spot on Corolla's Sunset Blvd, no rental-house cooking required

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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

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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.