In a day busy with Hatteras activities, such as beachgoing, windsurfing or standup paddleboarding, you’ll Hatteras restaurants where you can grab food without being held up. Eateries’ take-out-only services are perfect for you – or, heck, simply perfect if you want a bite to enjoy at a beach or sound location. Head to bakeries for muffins or egg-and-cheese biscuits, or pick up a box of donuts to take back to your cottage. When the lunchtime hunger strikes, delis serve up enormous, made-to-order sandwiches. If you want to picnic, check out the island’s food trucks where you’ll find smoky barbecue or tacos made with local fish. Enjoy the fresh air at their outdoor seating areas or head out with your delicious grub in tow.
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Hatteras Take-Out
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 Take-Out
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 Take-Out
40050 N.C. Highway 12, Avon
This long-established, seafood-oriented restaurant is committed to serving top-quality, scratch-made fare in a friendly setting. Diners enjoy a lot of seafood, burgers, sandwiches, steaks, pasta dishes, gluten-free items, vegetarian options and kids' offerings. The full bar focuses on craft brews and North Carolina beers, and their in-house sommelier has gathered wines from around the world into an impressive wine selection. On select evenings, they offer a five-course wine-pairing dinner. During the summer season, there is Adult Karaoke (21+) in the pub on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Live music is on Wednesdays and Fridays from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The popular Sunday Brunch with a special menu is offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Private dining areas are available for wine dinners, events and celebrations. Froggy Dog is the sister restaurant of the popular Avon restaurants Cups and Cones and Muffins and Scones.
This long-established, seafood-oriented restaurant is committed to serving top-quality, scratch-made fare in a friendly setting. Diners enjoy a lot of seafood, burgers, sandwiches, steaks, pasta dishes, gluten-free items, vegetarian options and kids' offerings. The full bar focuses on craft brews and North Carolina beers, and their in-house sommelier has gathered wines from around the world into an impressive wine selection. On select evenings, they offer a...read more
This long-established, seafood-oriented restaurant is committed to serving top-quality, scratch-made fare in a friendly setting....read more
One of the most well-known and trusted caterers on the Outer Banks – a legend since 1985 – Kelly’s offers family-style meals as well as individual meals for delivery or pick up. While they still provide customized full-service catering events for any size group, self-directed services are very popular with their vacationing guests. Whether it’s for one night or each night during your stay, Kelly’s can satisfy all your dining needs. No matter how you use their services, don’t forget to add on several dozen of their ever-popular sweet potato ham biscuits.
One of the most well-known and trusted caterers on the Outer Banks – a legend since 1985 – Kelly’s offers family-style meals as well as individual meals for delivery or pick up. While they still provide customized full-service catering events for any size group, self-directed services are very popular with their vacationing guests. Whether it’s for one night or each night during your stay, Kelly’s...read more
One of the most well-known and trusted caterers on the Outer Banks – a legend...read more
Hatteras Take-Out
21250 N.C. Highway 12, Waves
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 espresso drinks you’re craving. Dine in or take your meals to go. Pets are welcome if you’re dining on the porch.
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...
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Hatteras Take-Out
Askins Creek Store on the south end of Avon is a gas station and retail general store, but it's also a place for quick meals and snacks. At the self-serve food court you can get warm breakfast sandwiches on Pillsbury biscuits and croissants with choices of sausage, ham or cheese. At lunchtime there are Nathan's all-beef hot dogs with chili and freshly chopped condiments, cheeseburgers, chicken...read more
Hatteras Take-Out
Crazy Johnny’s Bar-B-Que operates out of a red food truck across from Conner’s Supermarket in Buxton. Serving ribs, brisket, chicken and more, Crazy Johnny’s classic eastern North Carolina barbecue is always freshly prepared and hot off the cooker. Side dishes are available, too, as are homemade desserts. They offer up the barbecue until it runs out, so make sure you get it while the getting...read more
Hatteras Take-Out
New in 2023, Frisco Bay Coastal Gril is open for lunch and dinner daily. They serve a big menu with something for everyone, from shareables and personal pizzas to steamers, seafood baskets, sandwiches and entrees featuring local seafood. The fish tacos are a big hit.read more
Hatteras Take-Out
This is two restaurants in one. Giovanni's offers pizza on homemade crust, appetizers, subs, sandwiches and paninis. They offer larger Italian dinners, fried seafood baskets, salads and desserts as well. Lalo's Tacos offers authentic Mexican tacos and burritos with a variety of fillings. Order at the counter and dine in at one of the few tables or take your meal to go. Delivery is available to...read more
Hatteras Take-Out
When you're fresh out of the water in the Tri-Villages and looking for a healthy snack, head to Hatteras Bowls. This food truck, which stays in the same place in Waves all summer, serves Acai bowls with all the fresh toppings, vegan ice cream, ice-free smoothies and avocado toast, along with coffee, tea and good vibes. You'll be glad to note that Hatteras Bowls uses...read more
Hatteras Take-Out
The southernmost marina on the island, next to the ferry docks and closest to the inlet, Hatteras Landing books both inshore and offshore fishing charters year round including make-up charters. Slip rentals for boats up to 90 feet are available with power and water hookups at every slip. A well-stocked convenience store with snack and drink items, apparel, sunglasses, hats, t-shirts and souvenirs is on...read more
Hatteras Take-Out
Hatteras Sno-Balls is nestled in a little watermelon pink building near milepost 67 in Frisco. With its friendly service and relaxed atmosphere, Hatteras Sno-Balls is a must-stop on a hot summer day. Make sure you try their signature Hatteras-style sno-ball, which consists of a scoop of ice cream on the bottom and shave ice on top. The flavor combination is up to you, and with...read more
Hatteras Take-Out
Lechon means to grill, and this food truck in Rodanthe is all about the grilling. Just follow your nose to the mouthwatering aromas of grilled pork, chicken and beef, and you'll be rewarded with a meal to remember. What makes it all different is the Asian influence. The owners are Filipino and Chinese and they bring Asian flavors to dishes like grilled suckling pig, Filipino...read more
