Great food abounds in Outer Banks restaurants, and most all could be described as American and Family oriented. Of course, some restaurants are a lot more suited for big family groups due to their size, and even on the Outer Banks, there are restaurants where you probably wouldn't feel particularly comfortable taking a small, fidgety toddler or baby that might be crying. But the restaurants that we describe as American and Family Oriented are ones we know as locals -- from our own experience taking wee ones out to eat -- are good picks. There will be high chairs, and the wait staff will accommodate your needs with a smile. Sometimes there are even kid-centered activities such as games, pirate ships or corn hole to keep them happy til the food comes. One enterprising Outer Banks restaurant even offers pony rides! You can assume you'll find a menu full of items that you're very familiar with, and you can bet there will be a special Kids' Menu too. But don’t assume that American and Family Oriented means boring! Outer Banks restaurant chefs pride themselves on serving high-quality and imaginative food, often from local farms and certainly from local waters! And, to keep you adults content until the meal arrives, many local restaurants also have live entertainment.
Outer Banks Restaurants by Area
Corolla | Duck & Southern Shores | Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills & Nags Head
Roanoke Island & Manteo | Hatteras Island | Ocracoke Island
Outer Banks Restaurants by Category
You probably know what you can get at Pizza Hut – pizza, subs, Italian entrees and a salad bar. If you're looking for a late dinner, this is one of the few...read more
The Pizza Stop bakes fresh, hand-tossed, authentic New York-style pizzas in their own stone ovens. All dough, sauces and...read more
Pizzazz is a pizza favorite on the Outer Banks. They’ve been around since 1986 because they make consistently great pizza with generous toppings and...read more
As the restaurant at 1718 Brewery, Plum Pointe Kitchen's menu items are particularly suited to enjoying with the house-brewed 1718 beers or selections from...read more
On the northern end of Avon next to OceanAir Sports, Po House is a casual waterfront restaurant with great views of the soundside activities and those...read more
The Pony, as the locals call this restaurant, was opened in 1959 as the Ocracoke Restaurant and is the island's oldest eating establishment. It is casual,...read more
Poor Richard's is the local meet-and-greet neighborhood sandwich shop by day and bar by night. It has two doors, one leading from the Manteo boardwalk...read more
Pop’s is frequented by a lot of locals – a sure sign that the seafood meets local standards of excellence – and it’s a great place to have a real...read more
Known for providing breads to several local restaurants, Proof Bakery draws people to its storefront and bakery counter with its stellar reputation and its...read more
Established in 1978, Quarterdeck has been proudly serving the Hatteras Island community for 40 years! It's a locally owned, casual, family-oriented...read more
Dine in cozy ambiance and enjoy a variety of lunch and dinner dishes, including sandwiches, burgers, fish and chips, steamed seafood and vegetables, ribs,...read more
In a charming 1930s cottage right along N.C. Highway 12, The Roadside is a Duck institution. You can dine al fresco on the...read more
