Coastal North Carolina
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Must-see restaurants in Coastal North Carolina
Coastal North Carolina
Slightly out of place in olde Beaufort, Dank has graffitied walls and offbeat design features – including a retro (and playable) Ms Pac-Man arcade-game…
Outer Banks
There's a long list of tacos, burritos and fresh and spicy salsas at this sensational taco stand. If you're over fried clams and crab cakes, dishes such…
Coastal North Carolina
Each table at this fun fondue restaurant comes with a burner at which to melt a pot of cheesy goodness. Choose from different combos – the classic cheddar…
Outer Banks
Yowza, this place is good. It's also historic – the entrance is a 1939 dining car that's listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Pub grub and…
Outer Banks
Would it be wrong to write an ode to a side of french fries? Because Lord Almighty, the lightly spiced fries at this casual hot spot are the stuff of…
Outer Banks
A good-time local's haunt open year-round, Oceanas' Bistro will win you over with friendly servers and a pretty damn excellent menu that includes…
Coastal North Carolina
You'd never guess by the simple, unassuming nature of the decor, but chef Charles Park is a James Beard winner, and the food shines, whether that be…
Outer Banks
Filling local bellies with a wealth of American breakfast fare since 1959, this is a classic American family-style breakfast spot. Order pancakes, eggs…
Outer Banks
Excellent budget option for a quick bite, with a few inside tables. This casual independent fast-food joint serves NYC- and Chicago-style pizza baked in a…
Outer Banks
Menu items change seasonally at this eatery combining local art with local produce. Ingredients are sourced from both coastal famers and the restaurant's…
Outer Banks
Eat upscale, beautifully presented dishes in this waterside restaurant, hidden inside Tranquil House Inn. House chefs use herbs from the Inn’s gardens,…
Outer Banks
A Kitty Hawk institution for perfectly fried boats (trays) of shrimp or crab cakes, to be eaten at outdoor picnic tables and washed down with one of many…
Coastal North Carolina
Paying tribute to former local business Clawson’s Grocery & Bakery, this space was renovated in the 1970s, but you can still find hints of the past…
Outer Banks
Solid and reasonably priced place to stop on your way through the Outer Banks. The dining room is clean, with simple white walls, wooden tables and…
Coastal North Carolina
This seafood restaurant on the pier ticks all the boxes for ambience, with simple outdoor and indoor seating with panoramic views of the coastline and…
Outer Banks
Cozy upmarket spot specializing in local seafood and farm-to-table produce. Grab one of the red booths for Currituck Sound views. The pan-fried jumbo crab…
Coastal North Carolina
The kitchen's not afraid of kicky and decadent flavors at the hip Fork 'N' Cork, a former food truck that has cleaned up real nice. Juicy burgers such as…
Coastal North Carolina
A top breakfast spot in central Wilmington. This retro setting, with lime-green booths and a bar area for solo diners, serves apple-sage sausage patties,…
Outer Banks
Located in a strip mall, you could easily miss this top spot for local barbecue-ready fresh meat and seafood, plus enormous freshly made sandwiches and…
Outer Banks
Casual pub decorated with fishing memorabilia, and bright blue booths. Good place to stop for a bite when traveling north on the way to the ferry. Classic…
The Trading Post; Southern Food & Spirits
Coastal North Carolina
Drop into this casual restaurant for the warming fish stew – it's just like Southern grandmothers would make it. Other Southern treats include chicken and…
Coastal North Carolina
The food is brought right to your car at this old-school drive-in and legendary seafood spot, open since 1959. It serves fish fillets, po'boys and hot…
Coastal North Carolina
The burritos are big and tasty at Flaming Amy's, a scrappy barn filled with kitschy decor from Elvis to Route 66. Burritos include the Philly Phatboy, the…
Outer Banks
The interior isn't dressed to impress – surfboards, license plates – but who cares? The reliably good seafood, burritos and burgers go down well with the…
Front Street Grill at Stillwater
Coastal North Carolina
The view reigns supreme at this inviting seafood spot overlooking Taylor's Creek. Nibble chili-lime shrimp tacos at lunch or seared backfin crab cakes at…
Outer Banks
A surf-themed bar and restaurant with ceiling and walls decorated with boards, and surf footage playing on screen all day. Try the Clam Box with 20 to 30…
Outer Banks
Top spot for a sandwich to go, ahead of a cruise or hike. This cafe serves curb-sized creations like The Godfather – with hot Italian ham, salami,…
Coastal North Carolina
Just off Front St, Aqua is heavy on local produce and seafood, with some gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan options for good measure. The cast iron–seared…
Coastal North Carolina
For an unpretentious local seafood and craft beer, it has to be this surf-themed bar-restaurant. Boards hang from the ceiling, sport plays on screens,…
Outer Banks
A big old renovated wooden pub that's been an island tradition for beer and fried seafood since the 1850s. Good selection of local craft beer. Gluten-free…
Outer Banks
This restaurant beside the sound has been serving food for nearly 30 years. Come here for steamed seafood, fresh fish and and big daddy crab cakes.
