A seafood grill and full bar right on NC-12 in the heart of Avon
Ketch 55 Seafood Grill sits right on NC-12 in Avon, one of the Hatteras Island villages strung along Cape Hatteras National Seashore. It's set up as a seafood grill with a full bar attached — Google categorizes it under both restaurant and bar, and its own listing calls it a Brewery & Bar. Takeout is available too, useful for anyone eating back at a rental or a campsite rather than at a table. Avon sits roughly mid-island, a central spot for the surfers, kiteboarders, and 4x4 beachgoers who use the village's soundside and oceanfront access points, so a sit-down seafood-and-bar option in the middle of it all is a handy anchor for the day.
Avon falls between the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo villages to the north and Buxton — home to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse — to the south, all connected by the single stretch of NC-12 that runs the length of Hatteras Island.
918 reviews
2 months ago
Wow, great service experience and incredible flavors. Our waitress was Isabella and she was absolutely on it. Highly recommend adding it to your list of places to try! Definitely added to our overall vacation experience.
4 months ago
Catch 55 completely lived up to the hype. Honestly, this was some of the best food we had anywhere around Cape Hatteras. The portions are massive, everything comes out fresh, and every bite tastes like it was made with real care instead of rushed out of a kitchen. The seafood was incredibly fresh, the flavors were spot on, and even the sides were amazing. Service was friendly, atmosphere was relaxed, and the whole experience just felt right. One of those places you finish eating and immediately start planning what you’ll order next time.
5 months ago
We went with a family of 10 and Isabella waited on us. She was fantastic and gave us great recommendations. The hush puppies were delicious for a starter. The seafood Alfredo was a big hit, along with the shrimp and grits, meatloaf and salmon. We had a lovely dining experience. Not only was Isabella wonderful waitress but all the staff were warm and friendly and we do plan to go back again. You will be happy you tried Ketch 55.
4 months ago
it was absolutely an amazing experience!! the food was awesome, the staff were so sweet, definitely coming back when we visit OBX again!! i ordered the Steak Filet and was pleasantly surprised of how good it was given this is a seafood restaurant!!
2 weeks ago
My husband and I enjoyed the fied fish. It was flounder. Breading had wonderful flavor. Fish fell apart and tasted amazing. Even the sides were great. Would recommend to anyone traveling through the area.