A Trusted, Locally Loved & Grown Dining Guide to the Outer Banks
The Outer Banks Restaurant Guide has long been a go-to source for both locals and visitors looking to experience the best of the OBX food scene and culture.
We’re not a national chain, franchise, or algorithm. Our guides are from real locals, showcasing real restaurants with genuine recommendations to help you discover the best places to eat.
Our Mission
The Outer Banks Restaurant Guide exists to connect locals and visitors with the best places to eat across our barrier islands, from Corolla to Ocracoke, and the hidden gems of the inner banks of Eastern North Carolina.
Our mission is to spotlight authentic OBX dining experiences, from casual seafood shacks to elevated coastal cuisine, while supporting the small businesses that give our communities their flavor.
Our Founders
Originally founded by Gene and Mary Ann Williams of Three Dog Ink, the Outer Banks Restaurant Guide was a true labor of love created by a marketing agency rooted in the community and passionate about showcasing everything from beachside crab shacks to upscale waterfront dining.
After years of success in print and online, Gene and Mary Ann passed the torch, and we are honored to continue their legacy.
The Next Course: Outer Banks Restaurant Guide Today
Today, the Outer Banks Restaurant Guide is powered by Outer Banks Media and CK Evans, a true OBX native with a deep love for the restaurants, people, and places that make our region so special.
Our team brings a modern, digital-first approach to the guide, without losing the heart and hometown knowledge that made it great to begin with. We have reimagined the platform to give users smarter search tools, dynamic guides, and a truly local experience. Whether you are here for a weekend or a lifetime, you’ll feel like you’re getting insider tips from a friend.
Built by locals and powered by real insight, we offer curated guides, smart tools, and fresh recommendations to help you eat like a local, wherever you are on the Outer Banks.
6K+ Facebook Group Members
7K+ Facebook Page Followers
100+ Restaurants Listed (and counting!)
Locally managed for Decades
What Makes Us Different?
This isn’t Yelp. This isn’t TripAdvisor. Just genuine, local insight you can trust.
And we’re proud of that.
The Outer Banks Restaurant Guide is more than a directory. It’s a digital front porch for the OBX food community, helping locals and tourists alike find their new favorite local establishments!
Here are just a few things that set us apart from other Outer Banks restaurant review websites:
- Locally Curated, Not Algorithm-Driven: We live here. We eat here. We know where to go.
- Smart Tools, Easy Browsing: Search by town, meal, vibe, or dish. Whatever you’re craving, we’ll help you find it.
- Fresh Features: We work with restaurants to keep listings accurate and up-to-date.
Support for Local Businesses: Our platform is built to lift up the places that make the Outer Banks unique. And we work directly with restaurants to help them grow.
Hungry? Curious? Lost in a sea of bad Google Maps suggestions?
We’ve got you. Our guides are clear, fun, and provide practical dining help.
Smarter Ways to Explore
Our new website makes it easier than ever to:
- Search Restaurants by Town: From Duck and Kitty Hawk to Manteo and Hatteras
- Browse by Dish: Breakfast, Brunch, BBQ, Seafood Boils, and more
- Find Restaurants by Meal Time
- Filter by Experience: Family-friendly, pet-friendly, waterfront dining, and other curated experiences
- Read Seasonal & Local Guides: Find out what’s open in the off-season, what to order for takeout, and where to enjoy brunch with a Bloody Mary
Want to Stay in the Know? Let’s Stay Connected
Whether you’re planning your next beach trip or just hungry for local flavor, we have got something for you:
- Join the OBX Eats Facebook Group: Over 6,000 members and growing!
- Subscribe to the OBX Insider Eats Email Newsletter: For guides, giveaways, and restaurant news
- Follow us on Social Media: Daily updates, behind-the-scenes, and featured eats
- Claim Your Listing: Restaurant owners, take control of your profile!
