Cafe & BakeryNags Head
Outer Banks Olive, Wine Shop, Beer, Cigars
Wine, craft beer, olive oil, and cigars in one specialty shop on the Nags Head strip
(225)
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
Brewery & BarAvon
Pangea Tavern
A straightforward tavern stop on NC-12 in Avon, right in the middle of Hatteras Island
(841)
American RestaurantOcracoke
Pony Island Restaurant
Ocracoke village dining named for the island's own wild ponies
(821)
American RestaurantManteo
Poor Richards Sandwich Shop
A no-frills sandwich counter for a quick lunch in downtown Manteo
(880)
SeafoodBuxton
Pop's Raw Bar & Grill
A no-frills raw bar and grill on NC-12 in Buxton, near the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
(1,122)
Fine DiningDuck
Red Sky Casual Dining & Cocktails
A laid-back Duck Road spot for casual plates and cocktails, closed Sundays
(538)
Brewery & BarDuck
Roadside Bar & Grill
A no-frills Duck Road bar and grill for pub food and a cold beer
(922)
Cafe & BakeryBuxton
Roots & Leaves Food Truck
A no-frills Buxton bakery and cafe running a tight weekday-morning window on NC-12
(98)
American RestaurantKitty Hawk
Rundown
Casual Kitty Hawk dining open daily from late morning to late night
(1,605)
SteakhouseBuxton
Rusty's Surf & Turf
Surf and turf dining on NC-12 in Buxton, closed Monday and Tuesday
(671)
Brewery & BarManteo
Salt & Cypress Kitchen and Cocktails
Kitchen and cocktails on Roanoke Island, open seven days a week
(202)
SeafoodNags Head
Sam & Omie's
An old-school Nags Head diner on Beach Road serving breakfast through dinner just steps from the surf
(3,417)
Brewery & BarBuxton
Sandbar & Grille, inc.
A Buxton bar and grille for a beer or a full plate near the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
(1,386)
Brewery & BarKitty Hawk
Sandtrap Tavern
Kitty Hawk bar and tavern open daily from early morning into evening
(563)
SeafoodNags Head
Sea Chef Dockside Kitchen
A dockside restaurant near Oregon Inlet, a quiet detour between the Whalebone area and Hatteras Island.
(278)
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.