The Outer Banks may be a little salty from the ocean, but the plethora of sweet dessert spots make up for it. So treat yourself! You’re on vacation and you deserve it. Vacation is all about celebrating time spent with friends and family. And what better way is there to celebrate than to treat everyone to a yummy dessert (or two) while visiting the OBX. Whether you’re topping off dinner with a delectable homemade dessert or looking to find a cozy spot to sip an after dinner cocktail. These Outer Banks restaurants will be sure to meet all of your sweet tooth cravings!

Oceanfront Grille at Corolla Light

Key Lime Pie Pots

The only oceanfront dining on the Northern OBX. The Oceanfront Grille offers a unique yet simplistic menu designed to pair dinner options with one another. The perfect ending to a perfect dinner is a delicious dessert.

More desserts on the menu:
Oreo Dirt Pots – Layers of chocolate mousse, whipped cream, crushed Oreos, and a gummy worm treat.
Chocolate Fudge Brownie – Rich chocolate brownie with chocolate sauce, served with whipped cream.
Vanilla Cheesecake – Drizzled with passion fruit sauce.
Kid’s Specialty Drinks – Virgin Strawberry, Peach Daiquiri, or Pina Colada.

Duck Donuts

Duck Donuts Famous Donuts

You cannot get a fresher donut anywhere. Make a beeline for Duck Donuts where you will find warm, delicious and made-to-order donuts. Duck Donuts is the fastest-growing donut shop in the U.S.! Stop by any of their six OBX locations from Corolla to Avon for a tasty one of a kind treat.

Coating Choices: Bare, Cinnamon Sugar, Powdered Sugar, Glazed, Vanilla Icing, Chocolate Icing, Sunrise Lemon Icing, Peanut Butter Icing, Maple Icing, Strawberry Icing, Blueberry Icing, SiMores, and Key Lime Icing.

Topping Choices: Shredded Coconut, Chocolate Sprinkles, Rainbow Sprinkles, Chopped Peanuts, Chopped Bacon, Oreos®,
 Graham Crumbs, Key lime Drizzle, and Hot Fudge Drizzle.

Argyle’s Restaurant

Talk about Outer Banks desserts! An OBX gem for over 25 years! Argyle’s has an extensive collection of cocktails on the menu. Try one of their sweet signature after dinner martinis. There are plenty dessert drinks to choose from!

Almond Joy® Martini – Dark Crème de Cocoa, Coconut Crème
French Silk – Chambord, Stoli Vanil, Godiva Chocolate Liqueur
Chocolate Rasberry Martini – Three olives chocolate, Vodka, Chambord, and Dark Crème de Cocoa
Uptown Martini – Baileys & Smirnoff and Raspberry Vodka
Sea Salt Signature Martini – Chocolate Vodka, Chocolate Liquor, Caramel Vodka
Key Lime Pie Martini – Vodka, Key lime syrup, Limoncello, Fresh lime juice, Ice cream, Graham cracker rim
Salted Caramel Martini – Smirnoff Caramel Vodka, Buttershots, pinch of salt

Owens’ Restaurant

Kahlua Pecan Pie

When you walk through the door at Owens’ Restaurant it feels like coming home. Owens’ is a family restaurant in every sense of the word. All desserts are hand-crafted in-house at the Nags Head restaurant daily.

More desserts on the menu:
Banana’s Fosters Bread Pudding served with warm Caramel Sauce
Godiva Chocolate Mousse
Coconut Cream Pie
Southern Lemon Pie
Fresh Blueberry Crunch served warm with Vanilla Ice Cream
Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee
White Chocolate Cheesecake with Raspberry Swirl
Peanut Butter Pie with Chocolate Ganache Bottom
14 Layer Chocolate Cake

It’s not only about OBX restaurant desserts. The entire OBX is a crowd-pleasing place with many restaurants that provide a fun and tasty experience for you and your whole family.
Here are some more Outer Banks Restaurants where you can always find more delectable desserts on their menus!

“Keep on hoping we’ll eat cake by the ocean.”