When most of us think about dining in Outer Banks restaurants, we see the entire package: sitting down at a nice table, interacting with other patrons, appreciating the well-trained wait staff. Certainly, that's the predominant experience of eating out here. But, sometimes, especially in summer when the crowds are large, the waits long and the weather just right for dining al fresco, you might consider getting a meal from one of the Outer Banks take-out only restaurants. No, they're not all fast food-types of places. Some of them serve ready to go lunches or popular ethnic foods. Food trucks have gained in popularity in recent years and are currently found in Corolla and Ocracoke. Most of the time, there's a picnic table nearby where you can perch and enjoy your food. And, as you might expect, some of these Outer Banks take-out only places feature pizza, but you'll also find steamer pots, gourmet meals, deli offerings, barbecue and burgers. Take-out Outer Banks restaurants can be the perfect choice if you're trying to negotiate the dining scene with a large group. Most restaurants have a hard time seating a party of 15 at one time, but if you get take-out, the problem is solved. Just find yourself a lovely Outer Banks spot, spread a blanket and enjoy the best scenery dining out can offer you!
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
Serving Hatteras for more than 40 years, Sonny’s features breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast is rib-sticking, with fabulous homemade hash browns,...read more
For expertly made charcuterie trays and sandwiches made with high-end meats and cheeses and all the favorite accompaniments, Sophisticated Charcuterie is...read more
Sorella's specializes in authentic Italian dishes, salads, pastas and, of course, pizza. The pasta dishes are sublime, and the pizzas are...read more
The South Beach brand has been a family-owned and -operated restaurant on the Outer Banks for more than 30 years. After they closed their full-service...read more
Run by the same folks who started Corolla Pizza in 1989, Southern Shores Pizza opened in 2015 so that the people of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk...read more
Spanky's Grille is a casual, family-friendly restaurant with an interesting decor complete with monkeys. It also happens to...read more
A local favorite, Steamers has been dishing up fresh and gourmet cuisine to beachgoers since 1994. Their dine-in/take-out restaurant serves high-quality...read more
Stop ‘N Shop is a convenience store and deli with a decidedly gourmet spin. In the deli you’ll find excellent sandwiches prepared to order with Boars Head...read more
Need a cool treat on a hot day? Stop by Sweet Retreat for 13 flavors of hand-scooped ice cream with a large selection of toppings. Or try a sundae,...read more
Serving breakfast all day long plus lunch and dinner, T.L.'s offers home-style food and attracts its fair share of regular customers. The menu...read more
Located at 21 West End Road (across the street from the Variety Store), Taqueria 504Suazo's is known to locals as The Blue Truck. It's an island go-to for...read more
This food truck is a popular stop in Rodanthe. The family-owned business serves up authentic Mexican food, including burritos, nachos, enchiladas,...read more


