TRIO Restaurant & Market sits on N Croatan Highway in Kitty Hawk, at the quieter north end of the beach road corridor before it runs south into Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head. The name is literal: it's a restaurant, a bar, and a market sharing one building, built around a serious selection of wine, craft beer, and liquor you can either order with dinner or pick up a bottle of on your way out.
What's on offer
- A full restaurant and bar menu served for lunch and dinner
- A retail market side stocked with wine, beer, and spirits to take with you
- A moderate, $$ price point suited to an easy weeknight dinner or a quick stop before heading back to a rental
It's open daily, starting at 10 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays and 11 a.m. the rest of the week, with the kitchen and bar running until 9 p.m. every night. That kind of daily consistency is handy on a barrier island where plenty of kitchens close mid-afternoon between lunch and dinner service. Given its spot on the Croatan Highway corridor, it's an easy stop for anyone moving between Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills.