Restaurants and Cafes

Coffee and Breakfast

Dancing Turtle Coffee shop - Hatteras Village – Facebook Page – south on the right next to Red and White. They have lots of sit-down space inside, on the new deck and in the yard. Great coffee, tea, smoothies, sweet and savory pastries, and t-shirts. Melissa runs the show, the line moves quickly. They might be closed on Mondays. Dogs welcome outside. The Dancing Turtle Coffee Shop | Hatteras NC | Facebook

Ferry Docks coffee -- At the Ferry Docks in Hatteras Landing, behind the tower, Jenifer and Bryan are serving up great coffee and ice cream. 

Harbor Grill – Hatteras Village at the docks – Facebook Page - Great biscuits and breakfast to go. Also lunch – get a shrimp burger. Harbor Grill | Hatteras NC | Facebook

The Scratch made Snackery – Hatteras – Facebook Page – South to the small red building on the right after the bridge over the creek. Opens early, like 05:30 – 0600 early. They have what you need. Coffee, Pastries, croissants, cheesecakes, breads galore. Get a lemon bar. These kind folks make most of the desserts in the restaurants so if you miss them when they’re open you can have one at dinner. HOME | Scratchmade Snackery

Sonny’s – Hatteras – 252.986.2922 Facebook Page – South on the left after Wings, across from Breakwater/Oden’s dock. Great Biscuits to go . Full service, hearty, sit-down breakfast. The line moves quickly. Open lunch and dinner too, more below… Sonny's Restaurant on the Hatteras Waterfront Outer Banks | Outer Banks

Orange Blossom Café – Buxton - North across from Exxon station - Facebook Page – Coffee, breakfast biscuits and pastries. Apple Ugly if you dare. Stop on the way to or back from fishing or shelling the Point. Closes when sold out, be early. Orange Blossom Bakery & Cafe

Lunch/Dinner

Tavern on 12 – Frisco – Full menu of great sandwiches, salads, entries, personal pizza and desserts. Great beers and cocktails. Inside/outside seating. Good day drinking location on a rainy day. TV with Sports. Togo 252.986.5368. Typically, closed Mondays. HOME | Tavern on 12

Sonny’s - Hatteras– Facebook Page – South on the left after Wings, across from Breakwater/Oden’s dock. Sit down or togo 252.986.2922. Full-service lunch and dinner, specials. Great fish! Blacken Mahi is the best! Harbor Grill – Hatteras – Facebook Page 252.986.2500 – lunch time, get a shrimp burger while they last, amazing. Great cheese burgers and deli sandwiches. If they have BBQ get one. Sonny's Restaurant on the Hatteras Waterfront Outer Banks | Outer Banks

Isola Pizzaria and Bar – Hatteras – 252.986.5087, Facebook Page -Lunch and dinner on the left after Durant Station – Good place for a drink and watch a game. Great pizza and pasta, eat in or Togo. Truffle mushroom pizza, get one and the Smash burger is amazing. Isola

 Kat’s Deli – Hatteras – 252.986.2000 Facebook Page - South on the right just after the community center. Fantastic soups and sandwiches. Super high-quality deli, served by really nice kids. Pro tip – take a few to go the day you leave for home, a better option than fast food in the car…. Kat's Deli- Hatteras | Hatteras NC | Facebook

The Snack Shack – Hatteras - 252.995.9500 Right between the ferry and the Hatteras Landing Maria parking lot. The little cream sickle-colored building. Fantastic fish/shrimp tacos and burgers and they have an amazing fried chicken sandwich, ask for extra pickles. SNACK SHACK 

Pamlico Deli – Frisco - 252-995-3305 Great Italian sandwiches and family-style pasta dinners to go. Great wine selection – look for wine tastings, usually Wednesday nights. Beer And Wine | Pamlico Deli | United States

The Wreck – (252) 986-5251 Lunch and dinner. Good bar food, sandwiches, tacos and wraps. Day drinking and happy hour on the back deck, watch the ferries and fishing boats. Live music a few nights a week. The Wreck Tiki Bar & Food on the Outer Banks Hatteras Island

Frisco Sandwich shop – Frisco – On left before Frisco Rod and Gun / Shell station. Fantastic sandwiches made to be eaten with a pile of napkins. All are served with house-made potato chips. Chicken/Pickle is our favorite. Pro-tip, grab a couple before you hit the beach at Frisco, so you’re set for the afternoon. Frisco Sandwich Company | Frisco NC | Facebook

Conner’s – Buxton – Facebook Page - North Big Green building. Daily Deli specials, BBQ, cold cuts, and killer chicken salad. Grab and go too. Stop here on your way home so you have good eats and snacks in the car.

Hatteras Man – Making it triumphant return, the Hatteras Man is newly rebuilt and under new management with new menu. 

Open Dinner  Only **No one takes reservations, Get there early, the lines start at 4:45pm**

Break Water – Hatteras – South on the right in Oden’s docks. Great sunset view and deck, nightly specials. We like sitting at the bar for appetizers.  Music on the deck, check their schedule. Home - Restaurant in Hatteras Village, NC - Breakwater Restaurant

The Cockeyed Clam – Buxton – This is tucked away on the left going north, in the trees across from the Buxton Little League ball field. Great local seafood. The wrap-around porch is the place to be on a summer night. Menu of Cockeyed Clam in Buxton, NC 27920

Hatteras Sol – Hatteras – Facebook Page – South on the right at Teaches’ – Great sunset views. Excellent quality, abundant portions, good for larger parties. Specialty drinks from great bartenders, nightly specials, and great desserts. Be early or wait on the back deck drinking cocktails and watching the ferry trek across the sunset. It could be worse… Hatteras Sol Waterside Grill – A casually sophisticated culinary experience

Dinky’s – Hatteras – Facebook Page – South on right at docks. Sunset views, full bar with great bartenders. Friendly service and great food, portions are not small, try the ravioli with crab and if you’re fished out, the beef filet is amazing. Good for larger parties. 252 986 2020

The Wreck – Lunch and dinner. Great bar food, sandwiches, tacos and wraps. Day drinking and happy hour on the back deck, watch the ferries and fishing boats. Live music a few nights a week. The Wreck Tiki Bar & Food on the Outer Banks Hatteras Island

Hatters Village Volunteer Fire Department – Hatteras – In the heart of the village. Saturday night traditional Carolina fish fry. Fresh local fried fish with all the trimmings. Served up by the locals. Proceeds support the fire rescue services in the village. Collectible T-shirts and sweatshirts too.

Sweet treats

The Scratch made Snackery – Hatteras – Facebook Page – South to the small red building on the right after the bridge over the creek. Opens early, like 05:30 – 0600 early. They have what you need. Coffee, Pastries, croissants, cheesecakes, breads galore. Get a lemon bar. These kind folks make most of the desserts in the restaurants so if you miss them when they’re open you can have one at dinner. HOME | Scratchmade Snackery

Lee Robinson’s General Store – Fudge, soda, ice cream bars and candy. Log into Facebook

Scotch Bonnet – Frisco – North in the bright red and yellow shop on the left in Frisco. Fudge, lots of it. Seasonal flavor, classic flavors, shipped home or anywhere. Scotch Bonnet Fudge & Gifts

Happy Belly – South on right after Durant Station. Huge portions of rich ice cream, sundaes, and old-school candies too. Happy Belly Ice Cream Hatteras

Hatteras Sno Balls – On the right in Frisco across from Tavern on 12. Marggie sold it to Amanda so its in good hands. Hand-scooped ice cream and currently 50 snow-ball flavors, 13 Ice creams, and frozen yogurt. Hatteras Sno-Balls | Frisco NC | Facebook

Muffins and Scones – Avon, the big pink barn on the left. Pies, fantastic pies. Order the day before if you want your favorite or see what’s in the cooler. Banana cream, cherry, and pecan are the Ruff Life favorites.  Also, lots of bagels and Quiches.  Muffins and Scones | Outer Banks