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A Rodanthe stop on NC-12 with the specifics still to be confirmed
Restaurants, cafes, and eateries near Cape Hatteras National Seashore
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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A Rodanthe stop on NC-12 with the specifics still to be confirmed

A steady, mid-priced table inside Corolla's biggest shopping center, open early on weekends for breakfast

A Beach Road breakfast stop in Kill Devil Hills that closes up by noon

An open-air tiki bar in Manteo built for cold drinks and slow evenings

Cafe and bakery stop in Waves, open 8am to 8pm every day right on NC-12

Early-morning muffins, scones, and a full breakfast plate right on NC-12 in Avon

A brewery-and-bar grille on Nags Head's Croatan Highway, named after the town's historic cottage row

Coastal Carolina grill fare on Duck Road, open daily from lunch through dinner

A casual stop on Ocean Trail for a straightforward meal in the heart of Corolla

A Rodanthe kitchen-and-bar combo, right on NC-12 at the north end of Hatteras Island

A daily-open, moderately priced grille on the Croatan Highway strip in Kill Devil Hills

Craft beer and a real kitchen just off NC-12 in Corolla

Downtown Manteo's brewery and bar on Budleigh Street, open Tuesday through Saturday

Tiki drinks and easy evenings a few blocks off Shallowbag Bay in downtown Manteo

Wine and craft beer on the Bypass in Kill Devil Hills, no pretension required
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.