The Outer Banks of North Carolina are known and loved for their spectacular scenery and access to customized fun for travelers year-round. That said, a trip this way is also an opportunity to try the very best seafood Outer Banks options available no matter where you may roam! The following are five Outer Banks seafood restaurants you simply don’t want to miss out on the next time travel plans bring you in this direction. Trust us, your taste buds will thank you for it!
North Banks Restaurant & Raw Bar
If your Outer Banks adventures have you spending time in Corolla and you find yourself craving sensational seafood options, make sure to head over to North Banks Restaurant & Raw Bar at least once! Located at 794 Sunset Boulevard G in Corolla, North Banks Restaurant & Raw Bar is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 4:30 pm until 8:30 pm. North Banks Restaurant & Raw Bar is known and loved for its friendly service, inviting seating options, and collection of innovative dishes and plates paired with craft cocktails that put the fresh-caught fare on full display! This eatery has been a Corolla staple for over 22 years and fan-favorite dishes include everything from steamed shrimp and oysters to snow crab legs, Littleneck clams, and Maine Lobster as well.
Outer Banks Boil Company
For those who choose to book their vacation rental in Corolla and want the seafood restaurant experience brought to their front door, consider partnering with Outer Banks Boil Company while you’re in town. This is a unique and fun way to enjoy a great dining experience in the Outer Banks with family and friends without having to leave the comfort of your home away from home. At Outer Banks Boil Company, a signature seafood boil is catered to you using a convenient and easy Best Pot to-go. Shrimp, corn on the cob, lobster tails, clams, and BBQ pork and coleslaw come right to you, delivered by a professional who is ready and waiting to help you set up the boil and tear it down at the end too. Call in advance to set up your Corolla seafood boil and then sit back and relax until it’s time to enjoy an amazing meal.
Coastal Cravings
When you’re spending time in and around Duck and you could go for an amazing seafood dish or two, Coastal Cravings is the place to be. Found at 1209 Duck Road, this eatery is open from 7:00 am until 9:00 pm daily and offers guests a casual and friendly place to order up their favorite seafood dish in good company. The menu here boasts everything from coconut-crusted shrimp and crab cakes to scallops, crab alfredo, broiled Mahi and beyond. They also serve up seafood pots to-go, and you won’t want to leave without trying something off the dessert menu which features chocolate peanut butter cake, Southern pecan pie, and peach cobbler too.
Black Pelican Oceanfront Restaurant
For those who set their sights on Kitty Hawk adventures, making time for an Outer Banks seafood meal enjoyed at Black Pelican Oceanfront Restaurant is a must! This eatery is easily found at 3848 N Virginia Dare Trail and is open from 11:30 am until 9:00 pm every day of the week. This is a family-friendly stop with great views that offers up a full kids’ menu as well as a great steamers selection and pizza too. When you’re diving right into the seafood options, you’ll find everything from house made crab cakes and tuna Nagano to shrimp & grits, fried flounder, and bacon-wrapped sea scallops well within reach on the menu. The late-night menu here is always a treat while the wine list is the perfect pairing for every dish available.
Captain George’s Seafood Restaurant
If travel plans bring you to Kill Devil Hills, head over to Captain George’s Seafood Restaurant for a stop the entire family will love. This restaurant is located at 705 S. Croatan Highway and is open from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm six days of the week with adjusted hours from noon until 9:00 pm on Sundays. Visitors to Captain George’s Seafood Restaurant will love the nautical décor as much as the vast seafood buffet that awaits! The buffet offers up everything from succulent crab legs and oysters to shrimp, scallops, and beyond. The atmosphere is friendly and inviting and you’re sure to leave full and satisfied with every visit!
Book Your Stay Today
There’s never been a better time to make your way to the Outer Banks in the name of vacation fun and there’s no reason to wait when you’re ready to enjoy a journey this way. When you know you want amazing accommodations to top off your experience, the team at Shoreline OBX has you covered. Reach out today to learn more about our luxurious vacation rental retreats across the Outer Banks and how we can help you settle into your dream home-away-from-home for your next visit.
