Outer Banks Restaurants

American & Family Oriented

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

Corolla Cantina is the place for fresh, Coastal Baja-inspired food. It opens at 11 a.m. for lunch and dinner. The decor of the cantina reflects its...read more

Celebrating its 29th anniversary in 2018, this family-owned and -operated locals' favorite serves up fresh, hand-tossed pizza by the pie or slice....read more

Corolla's only buffet restaurant offers a smorgasbord of seafood specialties and so much more. The buffet includes all the seafood favorites like Alaskan...read more

Locals and returning tourists alike sing the praises of the eastern Carolina-style pulled-pork sandwiches that have been served for almost 20 years at...read more

Cosmo’s Pizzeria has been a family favorite on the northern Outer Banks for more than 15 years. Outdoor dining, live music, a full bar and a specialty...read more

Cosmo’s offers Italian-style food that’s worth seeking out. The pizza crust is perfect — crisp on the outside and soft on the inside and with just a...read more

Specializing in fresh, local seafood, Dajio is the perfect choice for those looking for traditional, Southern-coastal dishes that are creative and...read more

Specializing in fresh, local seafood, Dajio is the perfect choice for those looking for traditional,...read more

You can find Dirty Dick’s at two locations on the Outer Banks – in Nags Head on the Bypass and on Hatteras Island in the same shopping center as Food Lion...read more

Did someone say doughnut delivery? Donuts4You is a dream come true for those of you who want a sweet treat but don't feel like rushing out first thing in...read more