Outer Banks Restaurants

A mile north of Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Diamond Shoals is a traditional family-style restaurant that has been a favorite among Hatteras Island locals and visitors for more than 30 years. Owners Keith and Angela Gray are proud to serve a variety of fresh, local, carefully sourced seafood and sushi alongside a diverse menu of steaks, vegan options, chef's specials and the popular salad bar. Be sure to try their award-winning clam chowder and crab bisque. Diamond Shoals serves well-crafted cocktails, local and N.C. draft beers, wines and a good selection of sake to complement the sushi. They are open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Their brand-new event room is a great place to host special occasions and celebrations. For large groups of six or more, call ahead for quicker seating options. To-go service and catering are available. Whether you're dining indoors or outside or gathering in their event room, Diamond Shoals strives to make your time with family and friends a memorable experience. 

For a tasty treat, head to Big Buck’s Homemade Ice Cream. Choose from more than 50 flavors of made-from-scratch ice cream plus sorbet and soft serve. You can get any flavor made into a shake, split, sundae or float, even a brownie sundae – yum! Big Buck’s has an espresso bar and all the espresso-based coffee drinks you need to pick up your day. Handmade Belgian chocolate and fudge are made fresh daily, and they also accept custom orders for wedding favors, baby showers and other events. And don't forget the ice cream cake! They have a flavor for every occasion.

Buffalo City Distillery is a state-of-the-art craft distillery just minutes from the beaches across the Wright Memorial Bridge. They produce premium whiskey, bourbon, vodka and gin using local grains from their nearby farm. The distillery is kid-friendly and dog-friendly with a beautifully secure, fully enclosed backyard. Shop at their curated gift shop and enjoy their classic and seasonal cocktails at the distillery bar. They offer distillery tours and tastings, live music, trivia nights, cocktail classes and other special events. Buffalo City is open every day, and their farm-to-bottle spirits can be purchased at the distillery even on Sundays! You can also find their spirits at ABC stores throughout North Carolina.