Across the Hatteras restaurants scene in Outer Banks seafood steals the spotlight. As is the custom of Outer Banks cuisine, many places serve up big, broiled or fried platters of fresh seafood – most of which is locally caught. Mahi mahi bites with beach fries, shrimp tacos and fried oyster sandwiches are available in surplus at many restaurants in Hatteras. In fact, it’s often not surprising that several of these eateries are long-standing local establishments where villages and fishermen gather to share stories, have a drink and grab a bite. Hatteras restaurants also include some less-expected players in their seafood dishes. The seafood, which changes by availability and what’s in season – often reflects the chefs’ creativity at these restaurants. They’ll play with different flavors, and diners get to taste the result in innovative preparations of shrimp succotash, artistically seared tuna or flavorful Hawaiian poke.
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Hatteras Seafood Specialties & Steam Bars
46843 N.C. Highway 12, Buxton
Diamond Shoals is a family-owned restaurant that has been serving visitors and locals for 30 years. It’s open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner and welcomes large groups. Breakfast is full service and hearty, including omelets, platters, hotcakes and more. At lunch or dinner, be sure to try their award-winning clam chowder and crab bisque. They are well known for having the largest fish selection on Hatteras Island as well as for their large salad bar and full-service sushi bar (call or check the website for sushi bar hours). Since Diamond Shoals Restaurant carries all ABC permits, they have a vast selection of cocktails and favorite draft beers as well as an established sake bar, which makes them unique on Hatteras Island. Their seafood market is open daily with a large selection of fresh, local seafood. Catering for all your events or family gatherings is available; choose from sushi, fresh seafood or from their vast menu of options.
Diamond Shoals is a family-owned restaurant that has been serving visitors and locals for 30 years. It’s open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner and welcomes large groups. Breakfast is full service and hearty, including omelets, platters, hotcakes and more. At lunch or dinner, be sure to try their award-winning clam chowder and crab bisque. They are well known for having the largest fish selection...read more
Diamond Shoals is a family-owned restaurant that has been serving visitors and locals for 30 years. It’s...read more
Hatteras Seafood Specialties & Steam Bars
Harbor Deli offers lunch and take-out fare. The lunch menu is large, with specialty sandwiches – including the popular Shrimp Burger – seafood salads, daily specials and sides. In-season hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. You'll enjoy the air-conditioned porch that overlooks the harbor. read more
Hatteras Seafood Specialties & Steam Bars
The Hatteras Sol Deli has moved and expanded into the Hatteras Sol Waterside Grill. Just like their deli menu, everything at the grill is fresh and homemade, but they’re now a full-service restaurant featuring soups, salads, appetizers, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. For an off-season-only treat, check out their Sunday brunch. With gorgeous waterfront and sunset views and 75 seats, you’ll want to stop by and...read more
Hatteras Seafood Specialties & Steam Bars
Ketch 55 Seafood Grill specializes in fine coastal cuisine in a casual island atmosphere. The chef has an appreciation for local ingredients and all-natural foods, featuring fresh fish, shellfish and produce and making everything by hand, never using processed or prepackaged foods. Specialties of the house include shrimp and grits, crab cakes, game fish and prime steaks, and there is a special every night. The...read more
Hatteras Seafood Specialties & Steam Bars
Lighthouse Sports Bar offers good food and brews in a laid-back atmosphere. For brunch, lunch, dinner or drinks, check out their extensive new menu that includes flats with veggies or other toppings, burgers, wraps and sandwiches, tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas and a whole lot more. Brunch is served every day, with $4 eye-opening cocktails and a menu of hearty and filling fare. There's also a daily...read more
Hatteras Seafood Specialties & Steam Bars
Looking for great food and live music with a waterfront view? It's ready for you in Rodanthe at Neptune's Kitchen and Dive Bar. They offer live music outdoors every week and serve cold beer, seafood platters, steamers, apps, sandwiches, entrees, a kids menu, dessert and more. From a burger or Philly cheesesteak to fish tacos and crabcake dinners to popcorn shrimp and grilled cheeses for...read more
Few things capture the country’s Southeastern coast like a classic low-country boil. The traditional meal comes together with ease (and whenever the craving strikes) with the help of the Outer Banks Boil Company. They specialize in crafting the ultimate steamer pot to make any dream of hosting your very own low-country boil come true. With the essentials of jumbo shrimp, Andouille sausage shipped from Louisiana,...read more
Hatteras Seafood Specialties & Steam Bars
Experience unique island and international cuisine at Pangea Tavern. From gourmet burgers to fresh seafood, Pangea has something for everyone’s taste buds. On Tuesdays Pangea Tavern features Tuesday Brewsday with all of their N.C. craft beers priced at only $3 per pint. Wednesdays are Wine Down Wednesdays with half-priced bottles of wine, and Thursdays are $1 Fresh Oysters, which are harvested from local waters. Saturday...read more
Hatteras Seafood Specialties & Steam Bars
On the northern end of Avon next to OceanAir Sports, Po House is a casual waterfront restaurant with great views of the soundside activities and those amazing Pamlico Sound sunsets. Their creative cuisine incorporates a lot of local seafood; be sure to try their tasty seafood bisque, crab cakes, oyster po'boy, fish and chips, and daily specials made with the freshest catches. If you're not...read more
Hatteras Seafood Specialties & Steam Bars
Pop’s is frequented by a lot of locals – a sure sign that the seafood meets local standards of excellence – and it’s a great place to have a real local experience. Across from Buxton Harbor, Pop’s specializes in steamed seafood, including shrimp, clams, oysters and crab legs. They also have more hearty fare, like burgers, subs, barbecue, seafood platters and a lot more. They’re open...read more
Hatteras Seafood Specialties & Steam Bars
Established in 1978, Quarterdeck has been proudly serving the Hatteras Island community for 40 years! It's a locally owned, casual, family-oriented restaurant with soundside views. Quarterdeck serves lunch and specializes in seafood, seafood and more seafood (try the crab cakes and stuffed flounder), char-grilled steaks and several other options for landlubbers, and homemade desserts (their pies are some of the best on the island). You...read more
Hatteras Seafood Specialties & Steam Bars
Sandbar and Grille is a longtime island favorite. It has a casual atmosphere, delicious food and an expansive view of Pamlico Sound and every sunset. Whether you’re in the mood for something as simple as a burger or something decadent like Shrimp and Crab Alfredo, the Sandbar has it. Homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, fresh local seafood, ribs, steaks, pastas – everything is good here. The...read more
Hatteras Seafood Specialties & Steam Bars
Serving Hatteras for more than 40 years, Sonny’s features breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast is rib-sticking, with fabulous homemade hash browns, omelets, pancakes, homemade biscuits and sausage gravy. Lunch offers burgers, soups, seafood, salads and homemade daily specials. Dinner features nightly specials, fresh seafood platters, hand-cut steaks, pasta and mixed grills. Steamer specials include Alaskan snow crab legs, shrimp and clams. Sonny’s offers beer and...read more
