

16. Blue Point Restaurant in DuckĪs we celebrate 30 years, overlooking the Currituck Sound from our perch at the end Duck's soundside boardwalk in the Waterfront Shops, THE BLUE POINT still strives to be an active ingredient in the neighborhood mix of locals and visitors. Our menus change seasonally based on the best local produce and sustainable NC Seafood. The café is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week in-season. They’re known for their perfectly prepared Angus steaks and fresh, local seafood, but the menu includes a surprising range of fare for everyone from seafood lovers to meat eaters to vegetarians to kids. The owners have high standards for freshness, flavor, and presentation.

Their food is diverse, delicious and incredibly fresh. The wine list is extensive, with more than 70 bottles offered. The new brewery is the only place in downtown Manteo to taste flavorful, hand-crafted brews and watch the ancient art of brewing. The atmosphere here is fun, un-stuffy and relaxed, with friendly service. Dine outside under shady umbrellas or take a seat by a window indoors either choice offers a great view of the activities in downtown Manteo. The location on a busy corner in the heart of downtown Manteo gives the restaurant a lively, happening feel.
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Lost Colony Brewery (formerly known as Full Moon Cafe) has been a favorite dining destination on the Outer Banks since 1995. So if you’re in the mood for some good ol’ American cuisine – stop into Art’s place on your next OBX vacation! 15. Lost Colony Brewery & Cafe on Roanoke Island in Manteo They are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and they offer live music throughout the week! Art’s place is located in Kitty Hawk around Milepost 3 on the beach road. 14. Arts Place in Kitty HawkĪrt’s Place is a local’s favorite for a delicious cheeseburger or a filling breakfast in a laid back atmosphere. Mike Dianna’s Grill Room can accommodate rehearsal dinners, small intimate weddings, and other family gatherings. They are kid-friendly and offer a kids’ menu. Most nights they serve beverages until midnight. The restaurant opens for dinner at 5 p.m. From Memorial Day through Labor Day they serve lunch outside on the deck daily, starting at noon.

They have an outdoor deck and bar with live music seven days a week in season. The distinctive wine selection has won Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence for the past nine years. The fresh, local seafood is treated just as beautifully, and there are daily pasta specials. Fine dining with a casual atmosphere, it is most well known for its excellently prepared meats - offering all-natural and USDA Prime beef, pork, chicken and veal - cooked over a hardwood grill. Mike Dianna’s Grill Room has become a legendary Outer Banks restaurant. You’ve gotta try the Dolphin Boat! 13. Mike Dianna’s Grill Room in Corolla Located on the beach road in Kitty Hawk around MP 4, this amazingly yummy restaurant is an Outer Banks favorite! You order at the window and your food is served in to-go containers but they have outdoor picnic tables for your enjoyment. 12. John’s Drive In in Kitty HawkĬlassic drive-in shack (open May-October) specializing in thick milkshakes & fried fish sandwiches. They are closed from the end of November until March 1. Rundown serves lunch and dinner seven days a week in the summer. Outside you will find a koi pond! This is a great family-friendly restaurant since the menu is very affordable and there are lots of choices for kids. Upstairs you’ll find an authentic surf bar, named the Tsunami Bar, with a brand new, super large, ocean view deck where you’ll find live music in season. The food is a fusion of Pacific Rim and Caribbean flavors, and they have a substantial menu of vegetarian options.

Rundown Cafe serves island cuisine in a casual atmosphere.
