Hatteras Restaurants: American & Family Oriented

When it comes to American cuisine on Hatteras Island, it doesn't get more Hatteras Island than seafood. Tuna, mahi mahi, tilefish, blue crab, shrimp, oysters and more – prepared in ways ranging from broiled seafood platters to fried fish sandwiches – steal the spotlight on these restaurants menus. Of course, there’s plenty more than just seafood at these Hatteras restaurants. Sports bars, delis, burger joints, barbecue spots and grills delight an array of palates and tastes with sandwiches, burgers, salads, steaks and more. The majority of Hatteras restaurants offer dishes and create environments that diners of all ages can enjoy, with eateries perfect for grabbing a bite while hopping between activities as well as upscale spots for a special occasion. 

Diamond Shoals Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar

Hatteras American & Family Oriented
46843 N.C. Highway 12, Buxton
(252) 995-5217

A mile north of Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Diamond Shoals is a traditional family-style restaurant that has been a favorite among Hatteras Island locals and visitors for more than 30 years. Owners Keith and Angela Gray are proud to serve a variety of fresh, local, carefully sourced seafood and sushi alongside a diverse menu of steaks, vegan options, chef's specials and the popular salad bar. Be sure...read more

A mile north of Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Diamond Shoals is a traditional family-style restaurant that has...read more

Froggy Dog Restaurant & Pub

Hatteras American & Family Oriented
40050 N.C. Highway 12, Avon
(252) 995-5550

This long-established, seafood-oriented restaurant is committed to serving top-quality, scratch-made fare in a friendly setting. Diners enjoy local seafood, burgers, sandwiches, steaks, pasta dishes, gluten-free items, vegetarian options and kids' offerings. The popular Sunday Brunch with a seasonal menu is offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The full bar focuses on craft brews and North Carolina beers, and their in-house sommelier has gathered wines from around...read more

This long-established, seafood-oriented restaurant is committed to serving top-quality, scratch-made fare in a friendly setting....read more

Mirro's Cafe

Hatteras American & Family Oriented
21250 N.C. Highway 12, Waves
(252) 987-1200
Mirro's is a beach-casual café serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with a smile. For breakfast try their omelets, wraps, biscuit sandwiches, pancakes and more. For lunch and dinner they specialize in burgers, baskets, wraps, salads, seafood and sandwiches like oyster and shrimp po’boys and Reubens, perfect for the beach. They have a kids' menu and they serve beer and wine and all the coffee and...read more
Mirro's is a beach-casual café serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with a smile. For breakfast...read more

Oceanas Bistro

Hatteras American & Family Oriented
40774 N.C. Highway 12, Avon
(252) 995-4991

Oceanas is a casual, cozy restaurant that the locals love. In the heart of Avon, its welcoming atmosphere beckons diners for lunch and dinner daily and breakfast on the weekends. The lunch and dinner menu features freshly made, well-seasoned burgers, fresh local fish and seafood, crab cakes, a variety of sandwiches and wraps, salads and the very popular fish tacos and grillers, which are like an...read more

Oceanas is a casual, cozy restaurant that the locals love. In the heart of Avon,...read more

Rusty’s Surf & Turf

Hatteras American & Family Oriented
47355 N.C. Highway 12, Buxton
(252) 995-4184
Discover bold tropical flavors at Rusty's Surf and Turf on Hatteras Island. Chef Rusty Midgett, a local with experience in Philadelphia's top restaurants, crafts creative dishes inspired by Caribbean, European, Hawaiian, Mexican and Pacific Rim cuisines, using fresh seafood and premium beef. Enjoy vibrant local artwork, a full bar with North Carolina beers and handcrafted cocktails, and a fun bar menu. It's open seven
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Discover bold tropical flavors at Rusty's Surf and Turf on Hatteras Island. Chef Rusty
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