A casual harborside stop in Ocracoke village, open weekdays into the evening
Helios' Hideaway sits on Irvin Garrish Highway in Ocracoke village, not far from the harbor at Silver Lake that's anchored island life for generations. At a $$ price point, it reads as a casual lunch-and-early-dinner stop rather than a splurge — an easy one to fold into a day that starts with the ferry crossing from Hatteras and ends with a walk around the harbor.
Hours run narrower than a typical mainland restaurant, so it's worth planning around them:
That short Saturday window and the Sunday closure make it better suited to a lunch stop than a weekend dinner plan. There's no website listed yet, so call (252) 588-2018 ahead of a visit to confirm current hours — island restaurant schedules shift with the season, weather, and ferry timetable, especially outside summer.
243 reviews
4 months ago
Came here for early supper (closes at 5pm). Take out order at counter, seating outside in the shade (great weather for such). Absolutely the best place for plant-based eaters! Had the hummus trio starter. For mains, I got the falafel veggie combo over rice, with Greek potatoes as a side. Everyone else got pita wraps and pearl couscous (different varieties) or tabouleh. Baklava for dessert. Had Highland Gaelic beer (on of my favorites)! Staff was fantastic!
a month ago
An absolute must stop when you’re in Ocracoke! Food was delicious - we had the Figgy Pizza and the Fig Cake, both made with Ocracoke Figs. (We actually came back for the cake two days in a row.) And the lady we interacted with both visits (I think maybe the owner?) was incredibly sweet and a joy to chat with. Highly recommend stopping here and enjoy a delicious bite (or two!).
a month ago
What a great little place! Tucked into a small shopping area is a real value takeout restaurant for Mediterranean food. Even with a hood vent out of order, this place came through. My kids loved their meals, my wife and I loved the fig pizza, and all at a reasonable price. Great service too!
a month ago
My husband and I had lunch here today. It was by far the best lunch I’ve had on the Outer Banks and we’ve been coming here for years. The food was fresh and delicious and the staff was friendly and efficient. Outdoor seating area was very nice. The caprese salad was incredible!! Highly recommend!!
a year ago
We were from out of town, but we love Mediterranean food! So when we found Helios' we had to try it! It was great! Food tasty, quick and the service was top notch! The polenta was a bit bland, but from everything we ordered.... Everything else was very fresh and refreshing. Seating is only outside, so it was perfect for us that day. But if it was rainy, we may not have ever went. Definitely will return, rain or shine next time.