Creativity Reigns in Outer Banks Restaurants
Outer Banks restaurants reflect these islands' personality perfectly – individual, not cookie-cutter, reflective of the town they're located in, a blend of uptown culinary tastes and easily comfortable atmospheres. The number and character of Outer Banks restaurants is amazing for such a relatively small geographic area. Gone are the days when most establishments focused on fried seafood served with a side of hushpuppies. Now, many Outer Banks restaurants rival any top spot found in cities.
Each town here has its own dining character. Corolla restaurants, for example, have a lot of variety to mirror the mixture of developments in the area. Hatteras restaurants are more casual and laid back just like Hatteras Island is; Duck restaurants can claim some of the most highly regarded eateries in the area. Ocracoke restaurants rightfully boasts that there’s not one chain restaurant on the island, which makes the overall dining scene so much more interesting. Roanoke Island restaurants reflect a vibrant dining scene and even the smallest brewery in North Carolina. Honestly, for a resort area on the edge of the continent, the Outer Banks has attracted world-class chefs and imaginative restaurateurs. Creativity reigns, and diners are the happy beneficiaries. And Nags Head restaurants include so many award-winning establishments, you’d need a year of constant dining out to take advantage of them.
It's All Good at Outer Banks Restaurants
Outer Banks restaurant choices range from drop-in burger joints to award-winning, fine-dining restaurants. As the popular saying goes, “It’s all good.” Naturally you’ll discover plenty of seafood selections varying from traditional fried fish with slaw to eel-filled Japanese dragon rolls to magnificent concoctions of seafood as good as any you've experienced. And most of the seafood you eat was caught just that morning. Now that’s fresh! You can warm up with Hatteras clam chowder, savor mesquite grilled tuna or fill up on steamers. Meat lovers will appreciate the local barbecue haunts and plentiful prime rib specials. From pizza to lobster, you’ll satisfy any morning, noon or night craving.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
With the friendly, laid-back surfer vibe, comfortable and social seating arrangements, free WiFi and some of the finest roasted beans we’ve ever tried, this...read more
Nags Head Pizza Company has moved from the Nags Head-Manteo Causeway to a new location on the beach road in Nags Head. The owners fixed up a 1960s...read more
Ned’s serves cool, tasty Hershey's hand-dipped and soft serve ice cream in cones or cups, milkshakes or sundaes. They also have six flavors of frozen yogurt...read more
Looking for great food and live music with a waterfront view? It's ready for you in Rodanthe at Neptune's Kitchen and Dive Bar. They offer live music...read more
New China is a local Chinese restaurant with a buffet that features about 30 items, including some soups and desserts. A lunch and dinner buffet is offered...read more
The bagels are fresh and the varieties and fillings are all delicious. You must experience their killer egg salad, lox or veggie cream cheese spread. Drinks...read more
Come to this Hatteras Island favorite for homemade Italian specialties – pizza on hand-tossed dough, calzones, spaghetti, pasta dishes, lasagna and subs –...read more
With its aqua and lime exterior, VW bus logo and surf-inspired interior, Noosa is a cheerful addition to the Outer Banks dining scene. Named for a...read more
Noosa Beach Grille recently opened an ice cream and acai shop next door. They service acai bowls, smoothies, icea cream, milkshakes, floats, sundaes...read more
North Banks, located in the west building of TimBuck II, is casual, contemporary and high-energy. This restaurant has been a Corolla favorite for...read more
Northern Lights Bakery is tucked away in the Corolla Light Town Center across from the Currituck Beach Lighthouse and has a large variety of breakfast items...read more
