DINING

American

• Bad Barracuda's Raw Bar & Grille
  Across from Jockey's Ridge, MP 13, Nags Head
  252-449-0223
  A "Bad to the Bone" raw bar and grill that offers large portions of fresh seafood, steaks, chicken, and pasta dishes daily for lunch and dinner.

• George's Junction Buffet
  MP 11 on the Beach Road, Nags Head
  252-441-0606
  The premier buffet on the beach, this family restaurant features a large buffet that includes everything from roast beef to grilled tuna, as well as fresh local seafood, a fresh salad bar, and homemade desserts.

• Goombays Grille & Raw Bar
  MP 7 Beach Road, Kill Devil Hills
  252-441-6001
  Known for their awesome food and funky island decor, this kid friendly, festive, and fun restaurant features a wonderful raw bar and live entertainment every Wednesday evening. They are open daily for lunch, dinner, and late night dining. more...

• Grouper's Grille & Wine Bar
  TimBuck II Shopping Village, Corolla
  252-453-4077
  The finest seafood, Angus beef, and unique chicken and pork dishes are served at this light and colorful restaurant that also offers an extensive wine list. Reservations are suggested. more...

• JK's Restaurant
  Sound Front Dining at TimBuck II Center, Corolla
  252-453-4336
  Expect friendly service at this restaurant that is known for their distinctive Mesquite wood grilled ribs, veal, lamb, steaks, chicken, and seafoods. An extensive wine list is available to complement your meal and take out is also available.

• Kelly's Restaurant & Tavern
  MP 10, US 158 Bypass, Nags Head
  252-441-4116
  A famous Nags Head restaurant and tavern, this fine dining restaurant serves innovative daily specials, Angus beef, pasta dishes, and fresh seafood with an award-winning wine list available to complement your meal. Nightly entertainment is provided and catering is available. more...

• North Beach Bistro
  807B Ocean Trail • Outer Banks, NC 27953
  Across from the Food Lion in Corolla
  252-453-0788
  A quaint bistro and restaurant that serves a variety of seafood specialties, steaks, seafood, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches, salads, gourmet desserts, fresh baked goods, lattes, and cappuccinos. more...

• Pot's On 'N' Kitchen
  Mainland, North of Wright Memorial Bridge
  252-491-2544
  Make yourself at home at this cozy, family style restaurant that specializes in down home country cooking and offers a variety of great breakfast dishes, as well as lunch and dinner entrees with fresh vegetables and homemade desserts.

Bar-B-Que

• Pigman's Bar-B-Que
  1606 South Croaton Highway • Outer Banks, NC 27948
  MP 9.5 on the Bypass, Kill Devil Hills
  252-441-6803
  Enjoy barbecue at its best at this restaurant that specializes in five different type of authentic North Carolina barbecue, as well as ribs and chicken, all cooked in a "good 'ole Southern tradition." They also sell a wide variety of T-shirts and goodies. more...  map

Cafes

• Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe
  7623 S Virginia Dare Trl • Nags Head, NC 27959
  252-441-5405
  Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe serves only the freshest locally caught seafood, handmade desserts, locally grown vegetables, certified U.S. Prime beef, and recipes from Dare County locals.  more...  map

• Full Moon Cafe
  208 Queen Elizabeth Avenue • Manteo, NC 27954
  252-473-6666
  Open for lunch and dinner, The Full Moon Cafe features a menu of internationally inspired soups, salads, beef, fish, sandwiches, seafood, and more. more...  map

• Red Sky Cafe
  Village Square in Downtown Duck • Outer Banks, NC 27953
  Next to Kellogs Supply
  252-261-7562
  An upbeat contemporary cafe that serves an array of creative coastal cuisine created on the only woodfired oven on the northern beaches. An array of pizzas, deli sandwiches, quesadillas, and evening entrees are on the menu and an extensive wine shop is on site. French bread is also baked fresh daily on site. more...

Caribbean

• Tortuga's Lie Shellfish Bar & Grill
  MP 11 on the Beach Road in Nags Head
  252-441-RAWW
  Caribbean style cuisine is the specialty of this unique, upbeat restaurant that is known for their mouthwatering appetizers and homestyle desserts. Sushi is served on Wednesdays and they are open daily for lunch and dinner. more...

Chinese

• Shun Xing Chinese Restaurant
  MP 1.5, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk
  252-261-0202
  Open daily for lunch and dinner, this casual dining restaurant specializes in Szechuan, Hunan, and Cantonese dishes and offers lunch specials and carryout dishes.

Coffee Shops

• Southern Bean Coffee House
  Market Place in Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk
  252-261-JAVA
  A cool little coffee house that is known for their great coffee plus serves delicious sandwiches, salads, and fresh juice smoothies.

Contemporary

• 1587 Restaurant
  Downtown Manteo
  252-473-1587
  Nestled on the waterfront, this fine dining restaurant serves a full menu of contemporary creative cuisine with global influences prepared by world-class chefs. Entrees such as steaks, pastas, fresh seafood, and pork are on the menu and an extensive wine list complements your meal. more...

• Roadside Bar & Grill, The
  1193 Duck Road • Outer Banks, NC 27953
  Duck
  252-261-5729
  Dine al fresco and then savor the live Jazz on the deck of this unique cottage restaurant that serves an array of tantalizing Southern contemporary seafood, steaks, and lobster.

• Swan Cove
  1174 Duck Road • Outer Banks, NC 27953
  Duck
  252-255-0500
  A unique menu that includes Angus tenderloin, crab cakes, bouillabaisse, and stuffed artichokes is served at this fine dining restaurant that is open daily for lunch and dinner plus serves a fabulous brunch on Sundays.

• Turf's Up
  TimBuck II in Corolla
  252-453-6595
  Enjoy soundview dining at this unique restaurant that is open daily for lunch and dinner and features dishes such as grilled tenderloin, poached salmon, and pan-seared breast of duck on their menu, complemented by a large selection of beer and wine, as well as delicious desserts prepared fresh daily.

Italian

• Jolly Rogers
  3/4 Beach Road • Outer Banks, NC 27948
  Mile Post 6, Kill Devil Hills
  252-441-6530
  The oldest Italian restaurant and bar on the beach, this local favorite is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and offers a wide variety of local seafood and home cooked Italian favorites on their menu.

• Toppers Pizza and Pasta
  Hatteras Island Plaza, Avon
  252-995-3109
  Select from a wide variety of the Snody family's homemade gourmet pizza, Italian dinners, oven-baked subs, and fresh salads at this restaurant that also offers a great selection of wines and ice cold beers. Take out and delivery are available.

Mediterranean

• Flying Fish Cafe
  2003 South Croatan Highway • Outer Banks, NC 27948
  Kill Devil Hills
  252-441-6894
  An array of delicious Mediterranean and American dishes are served in this casual dining restaurant that also features an award-winning wine list, as well as a wine and cappuccino bar. more...  map

Pizza

• Kitty Hawk Pizza & Pub
  MP 4.5 on the Bypass in Kitty Hawk
  252-261-3933
  Specialty pizzas are featured at this pizzeria that also features a daily lunch and dinner buffet, hot oven subs, pastas, Gyros, calzones, and fresh cut salads. Video games are on site and take out is available.

• New York Pizza Pub
  MP 10 Bypass in Nags Head
  252-441-2660
  Over 100 hand-tossed gourmet pizzas made with the freshest ingredients are served daily for lunch and dinner at this pizzeria that also features stuffed breads and calzones made-from-scratch, the old fashioned way.

• Tomato Patch Pizzeria
  Monteray Shores Plaza, Corrola
  252-453-4500
  Family restaurant that serves delicious gourmet pizzas, salads, gyros, calzones, fresh seafood, and hot oven subs with all of the dough made fresh daily. more...

Regional Cuisine

• Blue Point Bar & Grill, The
  MP 2.5, Beach Road, Kitty Hawk
  252-261-2546
  Overlooking the Currituck South, this jazzy, revered restaurant specializes in Southern coastal cuisine with dishes such as lamb tenderloin, smoked gulf shrimp, and Fioe Gras on the menu. An award-winning wine list is available to complement your meal, as well as full bar service that includes trendy vodkas, single malt scotches, and small batch bourbons. They are open nightly for dinner plus serve lunch Tuesday through Sunday. more...

• Owens' Restaurant
  MP 16.5 Beach Road in Nags Head
  252-441-7309
  Famous for their hospitality, this unique restaurant is filled with museum-quality artifacts and serves the classic fare of the coastal south, as well as cutting-edge and creative cuisine, daily for lunch and dinner.

Seafood

• Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar
  MP 6, Across from Avalon Pier, Kill Devil Hills
  252-441-5955
  An authentic oyster bar that is open daily year round for lunch and dinner and features an array of oysters, shrimp, slams, crab legs, pastas, sandwiches, and soups on their full menu. Take out is also available. more...

• Dirty Dicks Crab House
  Mile Post 10, Beach Road, Kill Devil Hills
  252-449-CRAB
  Open daily for lunch and dinner, this award-winning restaurant specializes in second-to-none crabs and spiced shrimp plus offers an array of their famous merchandise such as shirts and hats. more...

• Mama Kwan's Grill & Tiki Bar
  Mile Post 9.5 Bypass, Kill Devil Hills
  252-441-7889
  A fun, award-winning restaurant that has a unique Retro-Hawaiian atmosphere and specializes in unique fresh local seafood dishes such as fish tacos and pad Thai. A full bar is also on site, as well as a lively dance floor. more...

Steaks & Chops

• Route 12 Steak & Seafood Company
  TimBuck II in Corolla
  252-453-4644
  This casual steakhouse has a unique roadhouse atmosphere and specializes in fresh seafood, barbecue chicken, and fall-off-of-the-bone tender ribs. Take out orders are available.