Outer Banks Lunch Like A Local

No one knows better than a local the best lunch places the Outer Banks has to offer. Ssssh! We’re gonna tell their secrets! 

Lunch on the Outer Banks isn’t just a meal, it’s an experience. So when it comes to choosing a restaurant, be sure to head to one the locals love.

Outer Banks Restaurant Guide to Lunch

Nobody knows the best lunch spots on the Outer Banks better than the locals! Whether you’re looking for a quick bite, a sit-down meal with a waterfront view, or a hidden gem, we have the insider scoop on where to grab lunch in every OBX town.

Our Outer Banks Restaurant Guide to Lunch will help you find the best places to eat on the OBX. Surely, this list will help you better decide the best place to relax, as well as the best restaurants to enjoy your vacation. Here’s what you can expect in this guide:

  • Best lunch spots by town – Corolla to Ocracoke
  • Local-favorite dishes & must-try meals
  • Casual cafés, seafood shacks, & sit-down restaurants
  • Hidden gems & spots with the best people-watching

Furthermore, simply take a break from the beach or shopping, sit back and watch the world go by, and Lunch Like a Local. Find the best restaurant nearest you for lunch. 

The Best Outer Banks Lunch Restaurants

Kitty Hawk FEATURED Brunch
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Shipwrecks Taphouse & Grill

Kitty Hawk FEATURED Catering
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Sophisticated Charcuterie

Kitty Hawk FEATURED Asian
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Sanya Sushi Bar

Corolla FEATURED Asian
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Oishii Poke and Sushi

Nags Head FEATURED Breakfast
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Freshfit Cafe

Nags Head FEATURED Catering
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Sugar Creek Seafood Restaurant

Nags Head FEATURED American
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Tortugas Lie

FEATURED Crab Cakes

Dirty Dick’s Crab House

FEATURED Lunch

PokeBox – Outer Banks Mall

Kitty Hawk FEATURED Wineries & Wine Bars
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TRIO Restaurant & Market

Kitty Hawk FEATURED Catering
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Black Pelican Oceanfront Restaurant

Corolla FEATURED Japanese
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Okinawa Sushi & Grill

Kitty Hawk FEATURED American
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Sandtrap Tavern

Kitty Hawk FEATURED Lunch
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Aloha Poke and Grill

Kitty Hawk FEATURED Barbecue
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High Cotton Barbeque

Kill Devil Hills FEATURED Asian
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Khan’s Mongolian Grill

Kill Devil Hills FEATURED Dessert
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American Pie Drive In

Kill Devil Hills FEATURED Breakfast
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Miller’s Seafood & Steak House

Kill Devil Hills FEATURED Dessert
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Fuji Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar

Kill Devil Hills FEATURED Dinner
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Goombays Grille & Raw Bar

Kill Devil Hills FEATURED American
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The Jolly Roger Restaurant

Kill Devil Hills FEATURED Crab Cakes
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Awful Arthur’s Oyster Bar

Duck FEATURED American
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The Village Table & Tavern

Kill Devil Hills Asian
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Mama Kwan’s Tiki Bar & Grill

Nags Head Bagels
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Waveriders Coffee, Deli & Market

Nags Head Dessert
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Yellow Submarine

Of course we want to discover local’s favorite lunch restaurants, but perhaps family friendly restaurants might really be what you’re looking for. What about later on the in evening?

Perhaps you’re looking for the top choices to make for a special night out. It may be that you’re truly after a waterfront dining experience, or some top-notch sushi. Whatever it is you’re craving, The Outer Banks Restaurant Guide has you covered!

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