Local Fare

Take some time to dine-out while you’re on the Outer Banks – you’ll love it! Most local restaurants are independently owned and provide some of the freshest seafood around. Whether you’re looking for North Carolina BBQ or a good wine-and-food pairing you won’t be disappointed.

• Aqua Restaurant & Spa

  Duck(252) 261-9700

  Organically inspired cuisine for lunch and dinner. Take in amazing sunsets and live music; dine indoors or out. Visit the spa for a relaxing massage or flip-flop-ready toes.

• Bacchus Wine & Cheese

  Corolla(252) 453-4333

  Imported & domestic cheeses, Angus steaks, specialty sandwiches, decadent desserts, fresh artisan breads, cigars, and over 4,000 bottles of wine. Located in Monteray Plaza on the south side of Food Lion.

• Bagels to Beef

  Southern Shores(252) 255-2888

  Bagels & bread made from scratch! Enjoy sandwiches with Boar's Head meats & cheeses, salads, bagel dogs, breakfast sandwiches and baked goods. They also bake custom cakes for birthdays. anniversaries, reunions and weddings. Located at milepost 1, next to CVS, in Southern Shores.

• Corolla Pizza

  Corolla(252) 453-8592

  Fresh hand-tossed dough, Philly cheese steaks, subs & sides. Free delivery from Ocean Hill to Pine Island. Located just north of Twiddy & Company & the Currituck Lighthouse in Corolla.

• Currituck BBQ Company

  Barco (25 miles north of the Outer Banks)(252) 453-6618

  A favorite of locals and a "must stop" for travelers. They'll deliver meals, cater your event or provide the perfect spot to stop on your way to and from the Outer Banks. Located directly off US 158 25 miles north of the Outer Banks, 20 miles south of the Virginia/North Carolina border in Barco.

• Giant Slice Pizza

  Corolla(252) 453-3199

  Dine-in or carry-out, free delivery all day. Serving Corolla for over 15 years!

• Keefer's Bar & Grille

  Powells's Point (3.5 miles north of the Wright Memorial Bridge)(252) 491-2595

  Exceptional dining without beach crowds, beach prices and long waits. Enjoy the cozy, kid-friendly atmosphere and incredible views. Located only five minutes north of the bridge at The Pointe Golf Club. Visit their website for the full menu.

• Kelly's Outer Banks Restaurant & Tavern

  Nags Head(252) 441-4116

  Enjoy fresh NC seafood and nightly entertainment. How about dining out without going out? Kelly's offers "drop-off" catering to feed a large group without lifting a finger or putting on your shoes. Located on US 158, Milepost 10.5 in Nags Head.

• Lovie's Kitchen Table

  Historic Corolla Village(252) 453-0912

  Set in an original home in historic Corolla Village, Lovie's is a sweet place to find refreshment. Come in for coffee or tea, homemade baked goods, fine cheeses, chocolates, beer, wine & other tasty morsels. Take-out wraps and sandwiches or enjoy them on the porch. Their table is always full of good things, and you'll always be welcomed. Located between the bookstore and the chapel in Historic Corolla Village.

• Mr. Munchies

  Corolla(252) 453-6607

  Family dining on the waterfront! Dine in or carry out. Outdoor seating available. Located in the back right corner of Timbuck II in the Sundance Building.

• Steamer's Shellfish To Go

  Corolla(252) 453-3305

  On the beach - off the hook! Specializing in gourmet take-out. In addition to Corolla's Original Steamer Pots To Go, they offer gourmet entrees, kids meals, soups, fresh fish and shellfish, chicken and ribs, vegetarian dishes and more! Their commitment to quality is their hallmark. Located on the sound at the TimBuck II Shopping Center.

• Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

  Nags Head(252) 441-5405

  Basnight’s Lone Cedar offers it all: The best local foods—especially a fresh-daily catch of local seafood; a panoramic view of Roanoke Sound; and the friendly and warm hospitality of an original Outer Banks family. Located on the Nags Head Causeway (at 7623 S. Virgina Dare Trail).

• Coastal Provisions Market

  Southern Shores(252) 480-0023

  Casual atmosphere and personal service. They offer catering, a full-service butcher, prepared foods, beer, wine and wine tastings.

• Corolla Village BBQ

  Historic Corolla Village(252) 457-0076

  NC pork barbeque, chicken, ribs & homemade side dishes. Take-out only. Located beside Twiddy & Company's Corolla office.

• High Cotton

  Kitty Hawk(252) 255-2275

  Top-quality barbeque, fried chicken & ribs available for eat-in, take-out or catering.

• Lighthouse Bagels

  Corolla(252) 453-9998

  Fresh baked bagels, breads & pastries. Located in Monteray Plaza, Corolla.

• Metropolis Martini & Tapas Restaurant

  Corolla(252) 453-6167

  Extensive martini, beer and wine list. Located in the Ocean Club Center in Corolla.

• Ocean Boulevard

  Kitty Hawk Beach Road, Mile Post 2(252) 261-2546

  Bistro & martini Bar. Enjoy fine dining and an extensive wine list. Reservations recommended.

• Owens' Restaurant

  Nags Head(252) 441-7309

  Classic Southern Coastal Cuisine & Hospitality. Fresh off-the-boat fish, whole Maine lobster and shellfish, tender-aged beef. Feedin' folks since 1946! Located at Milepost 16.5 on the Beach Road, Nags Head.

• Route 12 Steak & Seafood Company

  Corolla(252) 453-4644

  Innovative cuisine in a casual family setting. Serving lunch & dinner; open year-round. Located in the TimBuck II Shopping Center.