Sit down with a classic Outer Banks creation, such as a sandwich made with fried dolphin or a crab cake, sink your teeth into a juicy burger or keep your lunchtime choice true to North Carolina’s roots with an eastern-style pulled pork barbecue sandwich. Whatever you’re craving, Hatteras restaurants’ hand-held choices cover almost every sandwich, sub, hot dog and burger craving that could ever strike. Many of these eateries prioritize convenience. You’ll find Hatteras delis, barbecue hubs and burger joints located along N.C. Highway 12, so picking up a bite and getting back on the road makes for a quick and easy meal. Additionally, plenty of the sit-down restaurants offer sandwiches, wraps and burgers in addition to a few seafood specialties, salads or steaks.
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Hatteras Subs, Sandwiches, Dogs & Burgers
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 Subs, Sandwiches, Dogs & Burgers
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 Subs, Sandwiches, Dogs & Burgers
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 Subs, Sandwiches, Dogs & Burgers
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
Hatteras Subs, Sandwiches, Dogs & Burgers
It is presumed that you know all the attributes of Subway, with its nationally recognized made-to-order subs, wraps and salads. Subway is perfect for fueling up during a busy day of shopping or ordering lunch to go for a picnic on the beach.read more
Hatteras Subs, Sandwiches, Dogs & Burgers
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 Subs, Sandwiches, Dogs & Burgers
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
When you think of the standard hot dogs and burger spots, modifiers that spring to mind don't usually include terms eco friendly or environmentally conscious, however, that's the focus that Uncle Frank's prides itself upon. This food truck serves up creative hot dogs, Southern-style barbecue, the fixings and cold beer to passersby in the village of Waves on Hatteras Island. Their focus involves using sustainable,...read more
Hatteras Subs, Sandwiches, Dogs & Burgers
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
Hatteras Subs, Sandwiches, Dogs & Burgers
When hunger calls, head to Waves Market & Deli, a grocery and delicatessen in the Tri-Villages. This is a great place to grab breakfast and coffee and pick up a picnic for the beach. The market sells groceries, a huge selection of beer and wine, fresh produce, chips and gourmet snacks, gluten-free items, pasts and sauces, sushi-making supplies, ice cream, popsicles and lots more. They...read more
