Outer Banks -Places we Love on the OBX

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Outer Banks -Places we Love on the OBX

Food scene

Great fresh seafood, family owned.. Very casual. Favorites include the crab bisque, tacos, oysters, steamed shrimp.
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I Got Your Crabs Shellfish Market and Oyster Bar
3809 N Croatan Hwy
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Great fresh seafood, family owned.. Very casual. Favorites include the crab bisque, tacos, oysters, steamed shrimp.
Great Burgers and cocktails with a view of the ocean..
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Art's Place
4624 N Virginia Dare Trail
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Great Burgers and cocktails with a view of the ocean..
This is one our favorite date night places, located about MP 9. Our good friend owns the place and the food, service and atmosphere is awesome. We hope you give this a try and let John know we sent you.
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JK's Restaurant
1106 S Croatan Hwy
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This is one our favorite date night places, located about MP 9. Our good friend owns the place and the food, service and atmosphere is awesome. We hope you give this a try and let John know we sent you.
Great spot just minutes from the the Cottage, always a good meal, excellent service and really good drinks. This is one of our favorite places and there is a deck to view the ocean. Two can usually get a place at the bar with minimal wait if possible. Enjoy!
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Steamers Restaurant & Catering
1 Ocean Blvd
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Great spot just minutes from the the Cottage, always a good meal, excellent service and really good drinks. This is one of our favorite places and there is a deck to view the ocean. Two can usually get a place at the bar with minimal wait if possible. Enjoy!
This is our newest find that is excellent for Asian Fusion cooking. Sushi, Thai, Chinese and Japanese cuisine. Art the owner is masterful at his creations and the staff are delightful. Well worth the experience. Great place and let them know we sent you.
Bangkok Thai-Sushi Duck, NC
1177 Duck Road
This is our newest find that is excellent for Asian Fusion cooking. Sushi, Thai, Chinese and Japanese cuisine. Art the owner is masterful at his creations and the staff are delightful. Well worth the experience. Great place and let them know we sent you.
If you want great Pizza, Wings, Pinwheels, Calzone, Fried Cauliflower, and other items. They deliver and make sure to tip the drivers, these guys work hard. Good food.
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Southern Shores Pizza & Deli
1 Ocean Blvd
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If you want great Pizza, Wings, Pinwheels, Calzone, Fried Cauliflower, and other items. They deliver and make sure to tip the drivers, these guys work hard. Good food.
This is a great place to eat in Duck, it is on the Soundfront and offers some incredible sunsets. Have a meal and enjoy the atmosphere. Chef Wes Stepp is great and he prepares an awesome menu, enjoy and tell him we sent you and say hello.
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NC Coast Grill & Bar
1184 Duck Rd
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This is a great place to eat in Duck, it is on the Soundfront and offers some incredible sunsets. Have a meal and enjoy the atmosphere. Chef Wes Stepp is great and he prepares an awesome menu, enjoy and tell him we sent you and say hello.
Located in the Food Lion Market Place center, just minutes away. Great Pizza and the owners are a very nice young couple and this place has been around for decades, there is a small dining room so you can eat in or for Pick up.
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Cosmo's Pizzeria
5591 N Croatan Hwy
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Located in the Food Lion Market Place center, just minutes away. Great Pizza and the owners are a very nice young couple and this place has been around for decades, there is a small dining room so you can eat in or for Pick up.
Breakfast for sure, this is a good place just down the road. We have eaten here for years and the food is always consistent. Get there early or be willing to wait a spell.
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Henry's Restaurant
3396 N Croatan Hwy
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Breakfast for sure, this is a good place just down the road. We have eaten here for years and the food is always consistent. Get there early or be willing to wait a spell.
Breakfast for sure awesome till 1:00 pm, this is a great spot to have breakfast especially if you are are heading south to Manteo or Hatteras Island. Excellent food and two can eat at the bar and watch the magic of the short order kitchen.
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Grits Grill
5000 S Croatan Hwy
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Breakfast for sure awesome till 1:00 pm, this is a great spot to have breakfast especially if you are are heading south to Manteo or Hatteras Island. Excellent food and two can eat at the bar and watch the magic of the short order kitchen.
Sandwich Lover? Dont miss this iconic sandwich shop.. Best on the beach.. Order ahead and drag some to the beach for lunch.
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Country Deli
1900 S Croatan Hwy
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Sandwich Lover? Dont miss this iconic sandwich shop.. Best on the beach.. Order ahead and drag some to the beach for lunch.
Large assortment of wine and beer for purchase or sit down and enjoy a tasty bite with a glass of wine or beer.
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TRIO Restaurant & Market
3708 N Croatan Hwy
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Large assortment of wine and beer for purchase or sit down and enjoy a tasty bite with a glass of wine or beer.
Beautiful food, owners are a chef couple that prepare some wonderful food. Tucked away on Colington road, this is a great spot for lunch or dinner.
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The SaltBox Cafe
1469 Colington Rd
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Beautiful food, owners are a chef couple that prepare some wonderful food. Tucked away on Colington road, this is a great spot for lunch or dinner.
We love to sit outside at this locals hangout.. Brunch features a Bloody Mary bar and great specials.. Two of our favorite dishes are the tuna tar tar tacos and the wings.
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Chilli Peppers Coastal Grill
3001 N Croatan Hwy
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We love to sit outside at this locals hangout.. Brunch features a Bloody Mary bar and great specials.. Two of our favorite dishes are the tuna tar tar tacos and the wings.
Fro Yo at its best!
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Surfin' Spoon Frozen Yogurt Bar
3408 South Virginia Dare Trail
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Fro Yo at its best!
Great seafood, steaks and friendly service. Always delicious!
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Miller's Seafood & Steak House
1520 S Virginia Dare Trail
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Great seafood, steaks and friendly service. Always delicious!
Delicious fresh pasta and seafood.. Charming intimate dining which is very deceiving from the outside.. Get there early.. No reservations and this is a locals favorite.. Prices are super reasonable! You wont leave hungry!
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Josephine's Sicilian Kitchen
3701 N Croatan Hwy
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Delicious fresh pasta and seafood.. Charming intimate dining which is very deceiving from the outside.. Get there early.. No reservations and this is a locals favorite.. Prices are super reasonable! You wont leave hungry!
Looking for a Martini?? This is the spot.. Wonderful upscale dining located right on the beach road in Kitty Hawk. When your done with your meal walk across the street and dig your toes in the sand and enjoy the stars!
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Ocean Boulevard Bistro and Martini Bar
4700 N Virginia Dare Trail
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Looking for a Martini?? This is the spot.. Wonderful upscale dining located right on the beach road in Kitty Hawk. When your done with your meal walk across the street and dig your toes in the sand and enjoy the stars!
Whatever you order, you wont be disappointed! Always fresh, fun and great service.. Be prepared to wait if you try to dine at peak hours but its worth it.. Their new location underway will take reservations once it opens Summer 2023.
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Blue Moon Beach Grill
102 S Virginia Dare Trail
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Whatever you order, you wont be disappointed! Always fresh, fun and great service.. Be prepared to wait if you try to dine at peak hours but its worth it.. Their new location underway will take reservations once it opens Summer 2023.
Love Sushi? This family owned and operated restaurant knows our family well.. We have been regulars for 15 years. They offer more than sushi in case someone prefers stir fry or "cooked" meals.. Super friendly and fast. A family fav.
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Sanya Sushi Bar Japanese and Chinese Cuisine
3919 N Croatan Hwy
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Love Sushi? This family owned and operated restaurant knows our family well.. We have been regulars for 15 years. They offer more than sushi in case someone prefers stir fry or "cooked" meals.. Super friendly and fast. A family fav.
Located in Duck on the Soundfront... Offering great sunset views, good food and often live music and entertainment. A summertime favorite.
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The Village Table and Tavern
1314 Duck Rd
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Located in Duck on the Soundfront... Offering great sunset views, good food and often live music and entertainment. A summertime favorite.
Lively, Carribean flare type food and offering a lean and mean healthy menu too.. Great bar for watching the games and always good food. Try the bang bang shrimp!
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Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar
3730 N Croatan Hwy
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Lively, Carribean flare type food and offering a lean and mean healthy menu too.. Great bar for watching the games and always good food. Try the bang bang shrimp!
Small from the front but big inside with BIG flavor! Dont skip this spot if you love flavor and fresh food! Great service, always yummy chef specials and interesting combinations.
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The Kill Devil Grill
2008 S Virginia Dare Trail
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Small from the front but big inside with BIG flavor! Dont skip this spot if you love flavor and fresh food! Great service, always yummy chef specials and interesting combinations.
BURGER BURGER and BEST Pickle Brine Chicken Sandwich! This is a family favorite! Great bar too.
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Two Roads Tavern
3105 N Croatan Hwy
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BURGER BURGER and BEST Pickle Brine Chicken Sandwich! This is a family favorite! Great bar too.
Tons of fun great shops near this landmark.
The Fudgery at Scarborough Lane Shoppes
Tons of fun great shops near this landmark.
Waterfront Dining -Upscale Southern seafood and more. Reservations recommended. Outside Bar and waterfront cocktails first come first serve.. Great place to stop for early evening or sunset after walking the Duck boardwalk along the water or shopping..
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The Blue Point
1240 Duck Rd
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Waterfront Dining -Upscale Southern seafood and more. Reservations recommended. Outside Bar and waterfront cocktails first come first serve.. Great place to stop for early evening or sunset after walking the Duck boardwalk along the water or shopping..

Activities

Watersports, jetski rentals, Hobie cat rentals, kayaks, paddle boards (SUP's). Family owned business and they book online. Enjoy this is a fun place.
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Kitty Hawk Watersports
6920 South Croatan Highway
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Watersports, jetski rentals, Hobie cat rentals, kayaks, paddle boards (SUP's). Family owned business and they book online. Enjoy this is a fun place.
Want to learn to surf???
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Outer Banks Surf school
118 E Becker St
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Want to learn to surf???
Sailing and Watersports activities in the town of Duck! Whether you are new to waterspouts or experienced, Nor Banks offers plenty of options.
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Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports
1314 Duck Rd
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Sailing and Watersports activities in the town of Duck! Whether you are new to waterspouts or experienced, Nor Banks offers plenty of options.
Up for a challenge?? Give this adventure park a try. We took our boys when they were teens and we al had a blast. They add new challenges each year.
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First Flight Adventure Park
6716 S Croatan Hwy
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Up for a challenge?? Give this adventure park a try. We took our boys when they were teens and we al had a blast. They add new challenges each year.
Call ahead for hours and options.
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Village Yoga
1240 Duck Road
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Call ahead for hours and options.
Ever wondered what its like to be a crabber/shrimper ? Find out by taking one of these great charter trips.
OBX Crabbing & Shrimping Charters
4457 Mill Landing Rd
Ever wondered what its like to be a crabber/shrimper ? Find out by taking one of these great charter trips.
A large selection of fishing charters
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Centro de Pesca de Oregon Inlet
8770 Oregon Inlet Rd
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A large selection of fishing charters
A lovely little trail with paths meander around large ponds that host turtles and fish.. Catch and release fishing is allowed or bring some treats for the turtles.
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Sandy Run Park
4343 The Woods Rd
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A lovely little trail with paths meander around large ponds that host turtles and fish.. Catch and release fishing is allowed or bring some treats for the turtles.
MUST SEE! This super unique retail store has beautiful original art, gifts and unique collections. Dont miss the quirky garden in the backyard!
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seagreen gallery
2404 S Virginia Dare Trail
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MUST SEE! This super unique retail store has beautiful original art, gifts and unique collections. Dont miss the quirky garden in the backyard!
Great for a rainy day!!
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Aquário de Carolina do Norte na Ilha Roanoke
374 Airport Rd
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Great for a rainy day!!
A great place to stretch your legs, enjoy numerous nature trails, old homesteads and history of Outer Banks plant and wildlife. Plus there are several Soundfront beaches with lovely cypress trees to enjoy watching osprey hunt for dinner. The outer banks is a flyway to some of the most beautiful bird species. Some hiking paths are more challenging than others. Be sure to check trial maps before heading out.
Nags Head Woods Preserve
A great place to stretch your legs, enjoy numerous nature trails, old homesteads and history of Outer Banks plant and wildlife. Plus there are several Soundfront beaches with lovely cypress trees to enjoy watching osprey hunt for dinner. The outer banks is a flyway to some of the most beautiful bird species. Some hiking paths are more challenging than others. Be sure to check trial maps before heading out.
An annual event for our family is to enjoy this beautiful outdoor play about the lost colony! Reserve online and be sure to bring bug spray in the spring and summer.
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A Colônia Perdida
1409 National Park Dr
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An annual event for our family is to enjoy this beautiful outdoor play about the lost colony! Reserve online and be sure to bring bug spray in the spring and summer.
Love gardens? A must see landmark and home to hundreds of weddings annually!!
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Os Jardins Elizabetanos
1411 National Park Dr
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Love gardens? A must see landmark and home to hundreds of weddings annually!!
Always a favorite with our family , the kids and adults alike. Perfect for a rainy day. Make online reservations. They have fun touch tanks too!
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Aquário de Carolina do Norte na Ilha Roanoke
374 Airport Rd
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Always a favorite with our family , the kids and adults alike. Perfect for a rainy day. Make online reservations. They have fun touch tanks too!

Sightseeing

East Coast Largest natural Sand dune, located in Nags Head, this sand dune is awesome. Great Sunsets, Hang Gliding or just seeing the entire OBX from the top. This is free and run by NC Park System.
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Parque Estadual Jockey's Ridge
300 W Carolista Dr
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East Coast Largest natural Sand dune, located in Nags Head, this sand dune is awesome. Great Sunsets, Hang Gliding or just seeing the entire OBX from the top. This is free and run by NC Park System.
North Beach Brick Lighthouse, great place for a day trip. Just 45 minutes to the north of the cottage
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Currituck Beach Lighthouse Museum Shop
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North Beach Brick Lighthouse, great place for a day trip. Just 45 minutes to the north of the cottage
Climb the Largest Lighthouse in North America. This is a great day trip, it is located about 1.5 hours south on Hatteras Island. Bring a lunch or have a bite in Buxton. There are not many choices for food, etc. down there, but there are a few local joints that are good.
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Farol do Cabo Hatteras
46379 Lighthouse Rd
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Climb the Largest Lighthouse in North America. This is a great day trip, it is located about 1.5 hours south on Hatteras Island. Bring a lunch or have a bite in Buxton. There are not many choices for food, etc. down there, but there are a few local joints that are good.
Tour the Outer Banks via little known canals to see beautiful wild life and plant life.
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Kitty Hawk Kayak & Surf School
6150 N Croatan Hwy
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Tour the Outer Banks via little known canals to see beautiful wild life and plant life.
A worthwhile adventure if you love birding and nature! Read up on the many species of birds that travel to and from this preserve every year. Photographers paradise.
Praia Pea
A worthwhile adventure if you love birding and nature! Read up on the many species of birds that travel to and from this preserve every year. Photographers paradise.
History buffs will love this. Then hop over to downtown Manteo for a meal and or shopping! A beautiful walking town on the waterfront
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Roanoke Island Festival Park
1 Festival Park
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History buffs will love this. Then hop over to downtown Manteo for a meal and or shopping! A beautiful walking town on the waterfront
Historic and beautiful whalehead club was one of the original hunt clubs now open to the public.A unique history and within walking distance to Corolla village shops and the lighthouse
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Whalehead Club
1100 Club Rd
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Historic and beautiful whalehead club was one of the original hunt clubs now open to the public.A unique history and within walking distance to Corolla village shops and the lighthouse