Must-see restaurants in Outer Banks

  • Eduardo's Taco Stand

    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…

  • Kill Devil Grill

    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…

  • Blue Moon Beach Grill

    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…

  • Oceanas Bistro

    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…

  • Pony Island Restaurant

    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…

  • Slice Pizzeria

    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…

  • Dajio

    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…

  • 1587 Restaurant

    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,…

  • John's Drive-In

    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…

  • Atlantic Coast Cafe

    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…

  • Blue Point

    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…

  • Butcher Block

    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…

  • Gaffer's

    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…

  • Tortugas' Lie

    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…

  • Ocracoke Bar & Grille

    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…

  • The Hungry Pelican

    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,…

  • Howard's Pub

    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…

  • Breakwater Restaurant

    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.

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