A moderately priced grill in Hatteras village, open five days a week near the Ocracoke ferry
Toucana Grill sits along NC-12 in Hatteras village, near the south end of Hatteras Island where the highway runs out at the docks for the ferry crossing to Ocracoke. It's a moderately priced ($$) option worth knowing about when you're mapping out meals for this stretch of the island, where dining choices thin out compared to the villages to the north. The name points to a casual, grill-focused menu rather than a formal sit-down spot.
The schedule is the main thing to plan around: Toucana Grill is closed Monday and Tuesday, then open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. That's a daytime-into-early-evening window, so it works better for lunch or an early dinner than a late-night stop. If you're routing through Hatteras village on your way to or from the Ocracoke ferry, it's worth checking that your visit lands on one of the open days. Current hours and menu details are posted on their website, which is the best source to confirm before making the trip, since hours at small Hatteras Island restaurants can shift with the season.
105 reviews
3 months ago
YUM!!!! That’s really all I’ve got to say spent two weeks here in Hatteras went twice. The Mad BLT was excellent For breakfast one day. And today we had the mozzarella sticks, which were amazing the best I think I’ve ever had, Walking nachos with shrimp also amazing and we shared a Gringo dog, very good as well! Great little spot to sit outside with a nice breeze under an umbrella. It was an awesome late lunch absolutely would recommend.!!!
5 months ago
So excited we finally got to try Toucana!!! I had the catch of the day & grilled shrimp basket & my husband had the NOFX burger & we also got the jalapeño bites & it was all amazing!! Best food I we had all trip! Can’t wait to try something else next time!! It was so fresh & worth the stop!! We will definitely be back when we come back down in July!!! We will be make this our go too when leaving the drive on access or getting on in the mornings! See you soon!!!
5 months ago
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely blew us away. If you’re anywhere near this spot, you NEED to stop at Toucana Grill. Hatteras island / Teaches Lair Marina The she crab soup is hands down the best I’ve ever had rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. The tuna sandwich was just as impressive, perfectly cooked and loaded with freshness. And the mozzarella sticks? Not your typical frozen junk… these tasted completely homemade, crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and seriously addictive 🤩 Everything we had was top-notch, fresh, and made with care. You can tell they don’t cut corners. Highly, highly recommend this place is a must stop 🔥🌮
2 months ago
First of all they're the only place around here that serves breakfast all day. So if you're one of those people who sleep in and get breakfast late, this is where you go. The eggs taste very good. I got a bacon egg and cheese biscuit. The biscuit is light and fluffy and it's not dry. It's very enjoyable. Some members of my family got their Smashburger and it was amazing. Their fries are light and perfectly seasoned. There's nothing I can say bad about this place. The people serving were very friendly and welcoming. This Grill is a food truck but let me just say food trucks sometimes are much better than regular restaurants and this is one of those trucks.❤️ We will definitely come back!!
2 months ago
We were traveling through, 4 grown ups and 2 kids and we're very happy about their food! The blts were amazing, delicious breakfast bourito and bacon, egg and cheese biscuit were all a hit. Even the chocolate chip muffins hit the spot. The guys running the food truck were super fast, diligent and seemed excited about our order. Real nice people, great food, happy travellers! Was actually looking for a restaurant but this place was way better