If you’ve been to Outer Banks restaurants more than a few times, you know that this area is known for its exceptional eateries. Any more these days, it’s harder to find fried fish served with cole slaw and hushpuppies than it is to find sharks teeth on the beach (and they’re pretty rare). Sure, if you want that, you can ask for it. But much to most visitors’ and locals’ extreme satisfaction, many an Outer Banks restaurant could now be described as offering an American Fusion and Gourmet menu. What do we mean by this? It’s local fish grilled to perfection atop a bed of greens with a drizzle of some fantastic sauce; it’s the best cut of beef seared to perfection and accompanied by a vegetable pate; it’s even a gourmet salad with grilled onions, pecans, shaved parm and a blackened crabcake on top. You get the idea. Outer Banks American Fusion and Gourmet means that you’ll find presentations of dishes that might be unexpected…but that you’ll thank the chef for later. It doesn’t mean menu items that you blindly take a chance on because you’re embarrassed to admit you don’t know what it is! Duck restaurants and Corolla restaurants are especially known for their American Fusion and Gourmet bents, but Nags Head restaurants have their share too.
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
At the south entrance of the Currituck Club, Low Tide Bar & Grill is a great place for a casual lunch or dinner. The menu offers island-inspired, low...read more
Authentic Indian food has finally arrived on the Outer Banks, and diners who know their North Indian cuisine are impressed. Open for lunch and dinner...read more
Metropolis is a great spot for an evening out if you want something different from a grill and bar atmosphere. This contemporary tapas and martini bar...read more
Whether you're feeding a large group or just yourself, poke and sushi are always a hit. At this Corolla restaurant you can customize your own poke bowls...read more
For sushi in Corolla, this Japanese restaurant fills the bill. Order online for crowd-pleasing take-out, or dine in for a relaxing and delicious meal....read more
Olives A Greek Kitchen brings the flavors and foods of Greece to the Manteo and the northern Outer Banks. The owners, established restaurateurs from...read more
Experience unique island and international cuisine at Pangea Tavern. From gourmet burgers to fresh seafood, Pangea has something for everyone’s taste buds....read more
From the same restaurant family as Broken Plate Kitchen in Corolla, Seanna Tavern serves traditional American cuisine with a leaning toward seafood....read more
You're in for something special at Single Fin Bistro, Bar & Grille, where Chef Art Maliyam offers authentic Thai and Japanese cuisine in a cool...read more
With 50 years of experience as a chef in New Orleans and Ocracoke, Michael Schramel brings great talent to The Flying Melon. The very popular cafe serves...read more
The Paper Canoe features fresh, simple food in a polished, casual atmosphere with a stunning waterfront view. Entrees and Old World wood-oven pizzas are...read more
