Coastal North Carolina
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Must-see restaurants in Coastal North Carolina
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Coastal North Carolina
Slightly out of place in olde Beaufort, Dank has graffitied walls and offbeat design features – including a retro (and playable) Ms Pac-Man arcade-game…
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Outer Banks
There's a long list of tacos, burritos and fresh and spicy salsas at this sensational taco stand. If you're over fried clams and crab cakes, dishes such…
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Coastal North Carolina
Each table at this fun fondue restaurant comes with a burner at which to melt a pot of cheesy goodness. Choose from different combos – the classic cheddar…
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Outer Banks
Yowza, this place is good. It's also historic – the entrance is a 1939 dining car that's listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Pub grub and…
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Outer Banks
Would it be wrong to write an ode to a side of french fries? Because Lord Almighty, the lightly spiced fries at this casual hot spot are the stuff of…
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Outer Banks
A good-time local's haunt open year-round, Oceanas' Bistro will win you over with friendly servers and a pretty damn excellent menu that includes…
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Coastal North Carolina
You'd never guess by the simple, unassuming nature of the decor, but chef Charles Park is a James Beard winner, and the food shines, whether that be…
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Outer Banks
Filling local bellies with a wealth of American breakfast fare since 1959, this is a classic American family-style breakfast spot. Order pancakes, eggs…
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Outer Banks
Excellent budget option for a quick bite, with a few inside tables. This casual independent fast-food joint serves NYC- and Chicago-style pizza baked in a…
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Outer Banks
Menu items change seasonally at this eatery combining local art with local produce. Ingredients are sourced from both coastal famers and the restaurant's…
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Outer Banks
Eat upscale, beautifully presented dishes in this waterside restaurant, hidden inside Tranquil House Inn. House chefs use herbs from the Inn’s gardens,…
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Outer Banks
A Kitty Hawk institution for perfectly fried boats (trays) of shrimp or crab cakes, to be eaten at outdoor picnic tables and washed down with one of many…
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Coastal North Carolina
Paying tribute to former local business Clawson’s Grocery & Bakery, this space was renovated in the 1970s, but you can still find hints of the past…
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Outer Banks
Solid and reasonably priced place to stop on your way through the Outer Banks. The dining room is clean, with simple white walls, wooden tables and…
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Coastal North Carolina
This seafood restaurant on the pier ticks all the boxes for ambience, with simple outdoor and indoor seating with panoramic views of the coastline and…
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Outer Banks
Cozy upmarket spot specializing in local seafood and farm-to-table produce. Grab one of the red booths for Currituck Sound views. The pan-fried jumbo crab…
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Coastal North Carolina
The kitchen's not afraid of kicky and decadent flavors at the hip Fork 'N' Cork, a former food truck that has cleaned up real nice. Juicy burgers such as…
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Coastal North Carolina
A top breakfast spot in central Wilmington. This retro setting, with lime-green booths and a bar area for solo diners, serves apple-sage sausage patties,…
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Outer Banks
Located in a strip mall, you could easily miss this top spot for local barbecue-ready fresh meat and seafood, plus enormous freshly made sandwiches and…
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Outer Banks
Casual pub decorated with fishing memorabilia, and bright blue booths. Good place to stop for a bite when traveling north on the way to the ferry. Classic…
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The Trading Post; Southern Food & Spirits
Coastal North Carolina
Drop into this casual restaurant for the warming fish stew – it's just like Southern grandmothers would make it. Other Southern treats include chicken and…
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Coastal North Carolina
The food is brought right to your car at this old-school drive-in and legendary seafood spot, open since 1959. It serves fish fillets, po'boys and hot…
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Coastal North Carolina
The burritos are big and tasty at Flaming Amy's, a scrappy barn filled with kitschy decor from Elvis to Route 66. Burritos include the Philly Phatboy, the…
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Outer Banks
The interior isn't dressed to impress – surfboards, license plates – but who cares? The reliably good seafood, burritos and burgers go down well with the…
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Front Street Grill at Stillwater
Coastal North Carolina
The view reigns supreme at this inviting seafood spot overlooking Taylor's Creek. Nibble chili-lime shrimp tacos at lunch or seared backfin crab cakes at…
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Outer Banks
A surf-themed bar and restaurant with ceiling and walls decorated with boards, and surf footage playing on screen all day. Try the Clam Box with 20 to 30…
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Outer Banks
Top spot for a sandwich to go, ahead of a cruise or hike. This cafe serves curb-sized creations like The Godfather – with hot Italian ham, salami,…
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Coastal North Carolina
Just off Front St, Aqua is heavy on local produce and seafood, with some gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan options for good measure. The cast iron–seared…
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Coastal North Carolina
For an unpretentious local seafood and craft beer, it has to be this surf-themed bar-restaurant. Boards hang from the ceiling, sport plays on screens,…
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Outer Banks
A big old renovated wooden pub that's been an island tradition for beer and fried seafood since the 1850s. Good selection of local craft beer. Gluten-free…
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Outer Banks
This restaurant beside the sound has been serving food for nearly 30 years. Come here for steamed seafood, fresh fish and and big daddy crab cakes.
