The North Carolina Coast Restaurants

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  • 1. 1718 Brewing

    $$ | Modern American

    Coastal North Carolina's best beer is brewed at this outpost by the sea that doubles as a sunset hangout (the views from the rooftop deck are...Read More

  • 2. Blue Moon Beach Grill

    $$$ | Seafood

    Once in a blue moon, you have to taste life on a sandbar," says the sign over the bar at this small, quirky, and locally popular restaurant...Read More

  • 3. Café Pamlico

    $$$$ | Seafood

    Overlooking Pamlico Sound, this upscale bistro puts the focus squarely on locally sourced seafood, vegetables from the accompanying inn's own...Read More

  • 4. Caprice Bistro

    $$$ | Downtown | French

    Once inside the street-front entrance, you may feel like you're in the fourth arrondissement of Paris in a casually elegant bistro. The food...Read More

  • 5. Cypress Hall

    $$$$ | Modern American

    Chef Ashley Moser's open kitchen at this magnificent, brick-walled, fine-dining hall (it's arguably the best restaurant in a 100-mile radius...Read More

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  • 6. Dancing Turtle Coffee Shop

    $ | Bakery

    The long list of mocha varieties at this early-morning hot spot tempt you to deviate from your usual latte, and the fluffy muffins and scones...Read More

  • 7. Freshfit Cafe

    $ | Vegetarian

    When you need a break from seafood platters, head here for smoothies, local kombucha, and tasty wraps and BLTs. ...Read More

  • 8. John's Drive In

    $ | Fast Food

    When a large milk shake is the only thing that will do on a hot summer day, this is the place to head for—locals say they are the best on the...Read More

  • 9. Manna

    $$$$ | Downtown | Modern American

    Sleek design, creative lighting, and carefully orchestrated music provide a mesmerizing backdrop to chef Carson Jewell's locally sourced ingredients...Read More

  • 10. Moonrakers

    $$$$ | Seafood

    There's a lot to love at this gorgeous three-story destination restaurant, from the blackened grouper that emeges from the open kitchen's wood...Read More

  • 11. NC Coast Grill & Bar

    $$$$ | Seafood

    The small plates and seafood that emerge from the open kitchen at this bold and bright waterfront eatery are a lot more creative than the name...Read More

  • 12. Poor Richard's Sandwich Shop

    $ | Sandwiches

    Open since 1984, there is often a long line at the rear of this downtown Manteo institution serving gourmet classics like BLTs, Reubens, tuna...Read More

  • 13. Seabird

    $$$$ | Downtown | Seafood

    On a prominent Market Street corner, chef Dean Neff's long-awaited seafood-and-cocktail lounge fully delivers, from the selection of local raw...Read More

  • 14. The Blue Point

    $$$$ | Seafood

    The Outer Banks' first farm-to-table restaurant, this upscale foodie haven marries Southern roots with contemporary flair and Currituck Sound...Read More

  • 15. The Flying Melon Café

    $$$$ | Seafood

    This inviting neighborhood restaurant, with picnic tables and string lights setting an inviting scene in the yard, focuses on seafood with Louisiana...Read More

  • 16. 1587 Restaurant

    $$$$ | Modern American

    This bay-side restaurant in the Tranquil House Inn serves creative cuisine alongside magical waterfront views. Repeat customers like the ever...Read More

  • 17. AQUA Restaurant

    $$$$ | Modern American

    This beautifully located restaurant offers creative takes on locally sourced seafood and other dishes; there's seating on a waterside patio...Read More

  • 18. Avenue Waterfront Grille

    $$$ | Seafood

    Expect local shrimp and fish at this relaxed but upscale seafood spot, where you can watch boats come and go along Manteo Harbor (or tie your...Read More

  • 19. Back Porch Restaurant and Wine Bar

    $$$$ | Ocracoke Village | Seafood

    This cozy little cottage under a stand of pines serves stellar seafood like crab cakes and fresh diver sea scallops. Other highlights include...Read More

  • 20. Basnight's Lone Cedar Café

    $$$$ | Seafood

    Despite a modern rebuild after a fire, this classic seafood house directly on the water (there's an osprey nest mere feet from the dining-room...Read More

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