Hatteras is a place where you’re almost always either on the ocean or the Pamlico Sound, and that includes your dining out experiences too. A host of Hatteras restaurants tout their waterfront locations beside the Pamlico Sound. While dining at the water’s edge may seem well-suited for special occasions, you don’t need to celebrate a birthday or have a date night to check out one of these spots. Many family-friendly, casual establishments feature waterfront locales. Wake up while sipping coffee and gazing out at watery views. Enjoy sandwiches or salads at waterside cafes. Pair cocktail hour with the sun setting over the sound, or for dinner, treat yourself to a gourmet preparation of fresh fish, oftentimes caught from the waters right beside you.
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Hatteras Waterfront restaurants
49684 N.C. Highway 12, The Inn on Pamlico Sound, Buxton
An intimate restaurant, Cafe Pamlico is The Inn on Pamlico Sound’s signature eatery, offering gourmet cuisine overlooking the waters of the sound. Cafe Pamlico’s casual fine dining features local seafood, vegetables grown on-site, organic beef and poultry, homemade soups, appetizers, desserts and an extensive wine and beer list. You can opt for a multi-course meal or stop in and grab appetizers at their well-stocked bar. Their chefs are always willing to accommodate special dietary needs including offering options that are gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan. The menu changes seasonally. With a large enclosed party room and outdoor balcony seating, you can dine indoors or al fresco; both options offer an unforgettable waterfront sunset view. Cafe Pamlico features live acoustic music year-round and also offers on-site and off-site catering. The inn and its restaurant are both handicapped accessible. Reservations are strongly recommended.
An intimate restaurant, Cafe Pamlico is The Inn on Pamlico Sound’s signature eatery, offering gourmet cuisine overlooking the waters of the sound. Cafe Pamlico’s casual fine dining features local seafood, vegetables grown on-site, organic beef and poultry, homemade soups, appetizers, desserts and an extensive wine and beer list. You can opt for a multi-course meal or stop in and grab appetizers at their well-stocked bar....read more
An intimate restaurant, Cafe Pamlico is The Inn on Pamlico Sound’s signature eatery, offering gourmet...read more
Hatteras Waterfront restaurants
49684 N.C. Highway 12, The Inn on Pamlico Sound, Buxton
An intimate restaurant, Cafe Pamlico is The Inn on Pamlico Sound’s signature eatery, offering gourmet cuisine overlooking the waters of the sound. Cafe Pamlico’s casual fine dining features local seafood, vegetables grown on-site, organic beef and poultry, homemade soups, appetizers, desserts and an extensive wine and beer list. You can opt for a multi-course meal or stop in and grab appetizers at their well-stocked bar. Their chefs are always willing to accommodate special dietary needs including offering options that are gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan. The menu changes seasonally. With a large enclosed party room and outdoor balcony seating, you can dine indoors or al fresco; both options offer an unforgettable waterfront sunset view. Cafe Pamlico features live acoustic music year-round and also offers on-site and off-site catering. The inn and its restaurant are both handicapped accessible. Reservations are strongly recommended.
An intimate restaurant, Cafe Pamlico is The Inn on Pamlico Sound’s signature eatery, offering gourmet cuisine overlooking the waters of the sound. Cafe Pamlico’s casual fine dining features local seafood, vegetables grown on-site, organic beef and poultry, homemade soups, appetizers, desserts and an extensive wine and beer list. You can opt for a multi-course meal or stop in and grab appetizers at their well-stocked bar....read more
An intimate restaurant, Cafe Pamlico is The Inn on Pamlico Sound’s signature eatery, offering gourmet...read more
Hatteras Waterfront restaurants
Run by Hatteras Island’s native Oden family, The Breakwater at Oden’s Dock offers the village’s most upscale atmosphere for dinner and a long-standing tradition of excellent meals. The second-story restaurant and bar overlook the harbor and its stone breakwater, from which the restaurant gets its name. The view of the sound and the sunsets is breathtaking. The restaurant serves dinner nightly in season starting at...read more
Hatteras Waterfront restaurants
Dinky’s name stems from the fact that the folks at the Village Marina call their small marina “the best little dink marina in town.” This is a cozy, 68-seat restaurant with a great big view. At sunset, make time to sit at the beautiful African mahogany bar to enjoy beer, wine and a full spirits menu. Dinky’s serves dinner only year-round. The fare is traditional...read more
Hatteras Waterfront restaurants
Perched above Kitty Hawk Kites in Waves Village Watersports Resort in Rodanthe, Good Winds Restaurant is the perfect day or evening stop for delicious beach cuisine and stunning views. Good Winds dishes out the freshest local seafood, a creative and updated menu and the broadest selection of wines and craft beers in the Tri-Villages. Known for their delicious meals at friendly
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Hatteras Waterfront restaurants
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 Waterfront restaurants
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 Waterfront restaurants
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 Waterfront restaurants
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
Hatteras Waterfront restaurants
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 Waterfront restaurants
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 Waterfront restaurants
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 Waterfront restaurants
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
