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
Bring your sweet dreams to life with delicious homemade cookies, homemade soft-serve ice cream and incredible ice cream sandwiches in a variety of flavors....read more
The Dough Shack spreads happiness with two foods that everybody loves: doughnuts and pizza. It all starts at 7 a.m. with fresh-baked, hand-dipped doughnuts...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
Confections and refreshments abound at The Fudge & Ice Cream Shop. Stop by for fudge that's handmade right in the shop and be sure to try...read more
The Gingerbread House Bakery is famous for its baked goods and specialty pizzas. They're open for dinner only, Monday through Saturday from 4:30 to 9 p.m....read more
At The Juice Jar the goal is to provide healthy, delicious and refreshing foods that are usually organic and always fresh. Try their signature Açaí bowls, a...read more
The Kind Cup is an artisan coffee roaster specializing in small-batch, fresh-roasted coffee. Stop in for a latte, espresso, cappuccino, nitro cold brew,...read more
Serving quick eats and Southern favorites, The Landing Grill is in Wanchese and conveniently located on Mill Landing Road (also known as N.C. Highway...read more
The Mad Crabber is Hatteras Island’s original crab house; they’ve been specializing in crab legs and steamed seafood for more than 25 years. They also offer...read more
Not only are they known for their delectable menu, but the Oceanfront Grille is also the only place in Corolla where you can dine outdoors while overlooking...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
In season, The Shack Coffee Shop, a favorite local hangout, offers a full range of hot and cold beverages for everyone in...read more