The Outer Banks is a wonderful area for families, but it is also an amazing place for couples as well! Whether you are on vacation or a local, you and your date can find several romantic, OBX restaurants for date night. With Valentine’s Day approaching, we wanted to share with our followers, our favorite restaurants for date night or for Valentine’s! Watch the video below to learn more!
JK’s Steak & Seafood Restaurant
A local’s favorite, JK’s is a perfect dinner date with a cozy atmosphere that also includes a fine dining experience. JK’s serves only the finest, freshly harvested meats. Their flavorful choice meats are aged in-house for over 30 days and cut by our own “In-House” butcher. Their seafood comes fresh off the docks from friends and chicken is raised – free range. JK’s can serve as your date night or a great family dinner as well. With a kids menu and a take-out menu, you have several options! On Monday and Thursday nights, JK’s has “Burger Nights,” when you can build your own burger. Burger nights are one of our favorites!
Hours: JK’s is open 6 days a week, 5pm – til (closed on Sunday)
Address: 1106 S Croatan Highway
Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina 27948
Website: https://jksrestaurant.com/
Josephine’s Sicilian Restaurant
Josephine’s Sicilian Kitchen is an authentic Italian restaurant on the Outer Banks. Located in Kitty Hawk, the restaurant is a short drive from Duck, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head. Restaurant owner and chef, Josephine Caggese, is originally from Sicily. Josephine’s is a charming place, serving familiar Italian fare such as meatballs, pasta & veal, plus tiramisu & cannoli. The atmosphere of this restaurant is intimate and comforting with a family friendly vibe as well. Their menu changes every week so there is always something new to try here! Josephine’s is definitely one of our favorite places on the OBX!
Address: 3701 N Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
Hours: Tuesday- Saturday, 5:00- 10:00 pm
Website: https://www.josephineskitchenobx.com/
Basnight’s Lone Cedar Cafe
At Lone Cedar Café, they specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find them at the Lone Cedar Café. Family owned and operated, the atmosphere is such that families with kids feel comfortable, but can also double as a romantic space for your next dinner date. The gardens outside are beautiful, and there’s plenty of room outside on the porches and grounds for everyone to explore before or after dinner. Located on the sound, every table has a view of the water!
Address: 7623 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC 27959
Hours: Reopening on February 14th for Valentine’s Dinner!
Website: https://lonecedarcafe.com/
Trio Restaurant & Market
Trio is an exciting retail and tasting destination with an inviting yet posh vibe that sets them apart from other casual venues on the Outer Banks. A place to feed your passion – for wine, beer, cheese, casually inventive food and more. Comprised of both a gourmet wine, beer and cheese market as well as a restaurant with a wine bar and tap house, TRiO offers the best of the worlds of wine, beer and cheese for your enjoyment on premise or in the comfort of your home. The atmosphere is simple and classic, yet immediately comfortable for a date night.
Address: 3708 N. Croatan Hwy. Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
Hours: Sunday – Thursday
11 am – 9 pm
Friday – Saturday
11 am – 11 pm
Website: https://obxtrio.com/
Be sure to visit these local favorites during your next stay!