Dining
Freshness and variety of local products has really been the staple of the
Outer Banks restaurant scene

More than 3,000 years ago, Native Americans journeyed to the shores of the Outer Banks for mainly one reason—the seafood. They came to fish and hunt and found the land and waters so plentiful, they decided to stay.

(Yes, the seafood is that good).

Today visitors to the Banks still enjoy the same fruits of the ocean as those early Americans, and while all of them may not decide to stay, they surely come back time and time again to enjoy the beautiful scenery, serene beaches and, of course, the seafood.
 
The freshness and variety of local products has really been the staple of the Outer Banks restaurant scene. In fact, the restaurants that have withstood the test of time all specialize in fresh, locally caught fish. Of the more than 150 locally-owned and operated restaurants on the Banks, each has its own distinctive take on how to serve the fresh ingredients, from upscale gourmet plates to family-style classic dishes.

During your visit to the Outer Banks, start your mornings off right by enjoying a hearty breakfast at some of the best cafés and eateries found along the shore. Stacks of fluffy pancakes, French toast, eggs, and sausage are a bountiful beginning and sure to leave you completely satisfied and energized for a day of swimming, sand castle building and shopping.

You’ll be delighted by the dining options on the Outer Banks from casual family restaurants to upscale eateries. And no matter where you eat, rest assured you’ll get a side of that good old-fashioned Southern charm with every meal.