So you want to know where you can dine outside at Hatteras restaurants? The better question is, where can’t you? Dine on a balcony where you can see stretches of the island and sound for miles, or sit on a grassy lawn that’s bordered by the sound. Some Hatteras restaurants may promote outdoor dining as one of their top features, and for others it’s simply part of their set up, where outdoor picnic tables invite customers to pause and enjoy sandwiches or ice cream on nice days.
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Hatteras Outdoor Dining
40774 N.C. Highway 12, Avon
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 open-face quesadilla. They also have some fancier offerings like prime rib, NY strip, sesame-seared tuna steaks (the house favorite) pasta dishes, chicken, daily specials and a very nice wine selection. Weekend breakfast brings omelettes, Benedicts, biscuits, wraps, bowls, pancakes, avocado toast and more. True to Hatteras style, Oceanas is a place where everyone feels at home. Relax in the bar with your favorite drink and watch the big-screen TVs or gather with friends and family for an enjoyable dining experience. Outdoor seating is available on the porch. Oceanas is open every day year-round.
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
Hatteras Outdoor Dining
If you find yourself hungry and in a hurry on the lower end of Hatteras village, head to the Snack Shack. In Hatteras Landing right next to the Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry docks, it's especially convenient for grabbing a quick bite before you hop on the hour-long ferry. Open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. every day except Monday, they offer breakfast biscuit sandwiches, breakfast wraps, poke,...read more
Hatteras Outdoor Dining
This food truck is a popular stop in Rodanthe. The family-owned business serves up authentic Mexican food, including burritos, nachos, enchiladas, quesadillas, gorditas, tortas and shrimp and fish tacos. You'll find it near StingWray's in Rodanthe.read more
Hatteras Outdoor Dining
In the heart of Frisco close to Frisco Woods Campground, Tavern on 12 is a great year-round stop for lunch and dinner or drinks and apps. They serve delicious tavern fare like salads, burgers, sandwiches, steamed local seafood, fish tacos, entrees and wood-fired pizza, including a few vegetarian options. Be sure to try their signature hushpuppies with tomato jam and their Pimento Mac and Cheese,...read more
Hatteras Outdoor Dining
Hatteras Island’s happy spot is The Wreck Tiki Bar, located on the docks at Hatteras Landing next to the Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry. The Wreck serves casual fare such as panini sandwiches, nachos and quesadillas with creative touches. The bar features classic tiki cocktails with a twist and local favorites as well as 10 beers on draft, most of which are local to the Outer Banks and...read more
Hatteras Outdoor Dining
Watermen’s Bar & Grill is a waterfront restaurant located in the big red building directly behind the REAL Flagship Store in Waves. They serve lunch and dinner every day and have a full bar and rum bar serving Carolina Brewery beers on tap, wine and mixed drinks. They also have a coffee, espresso and smoothie bar, which opens at 9 a.m. The lunch and dinner...read more