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
Sanya offers a vast selection of Asian fusion, Chinese, Thai and Japanese food, including sushi and hibachi. The large menu...read more
Sea Chef Dockside Kitchen is the house restaurant at Oregon Inlet Fishing Center. It's a laid-back traditional fish shack run by a father-son duo of...read more
This cozy Nags Head eatery serves barista-quality coffee and espresso, teas, craft cocktails and inspired food for breakfast, brunch and lunch. The star of...read more
Shaddai is an authentic Peruvian and international-style restaurant. Its specialty is Peruvian charcoal chicken, a rotisserie-style roasted chicken...read more
Sharky's OBX Grill is a go-to for to-go breakfast and lunch. It's ultra-convenient to the Kitty Hawk beach accesses, making it the perfect spot to stock...read more
Increase your vitality and energy with real, nutrient-dense, plant-based food and cold-pressed juices. Shine On Juicery serves smoothies, fresh juices, acai...read more
Getting Shipwrecked on the Outer Banks is far from a bad thing at this new tap house and grill in Kitty Hawk. If you're looking for inspired Outer...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
This great pizza place serves up some of the best pies around, and you can get individual slices of a variety of pies any...read more
If you find yourself hungry and in a hurry on the lower end of Hatteras village, head to the Snack Shack. In Hatteras Landing right next to the Hatteras-...read more
Snow Bird has been serving burgers and ice cream on the Beach Road in Nags Head since 1954. Burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, fish tacos, a Greek gyro,...read more
You are probably already familiar with this chain drive-in restaurant. They have fast-food standards like burgers and hot dogs, but they also have good milk...read more


