The restaurants on Hatteras Island have a unique and individual feel. You will have a very difficult time finding a chain restaurant on Hatteras Island. The laid back, relaxed atmosphere is apparent on the island and in the local restaurants. Most of the restaurants offer an abundance of local fresh seafood, whatever is in season.
Atlantic Coast Cafe – Stop in for breakfast, lunch or dinner in this family-friendly restaurant. You can choose from a variety of sandwiches, wraps, burgers, and tuna. They also offer coffee, beer and wine. If you need to get caught up on email, they offer free WiFi.
Capt’n Rolo’s Raw Bar & Grill – The seafood does not get much fresher than the seafood served at Capt’n Rolo’s Raw Bar & Grill. Open for lunch and dinner you can eat in or take out. Occasionally they offer live music, so check the schedule. You don’t want to miss their fish tacos.
Diamond Shoals Restaurant – If you love to have breakfast out, try Diamond Shoals. On weekends they have a breakfast buffet that is very popular and during the week you can order off of the menu. They also serve lunch and dinner.
Froggy Dog Restaurant & Bar – Originally, the Froggy Dog was a hot dog stand, but currently it is one of the largest restaurants in Avon. You can have breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They serve seafood dishes and also some vegetarian dishes. If you have kids, they offer a kids entertainment area, so you can eat while the kids play.
Coast Blue Waterfront Dining Restaurant – Want an affordable priced meal with an elegant atmosphere? Coast Blue Waterfront Dining offers dinner to visitors, in Avon. There are in season menus and the specials change every night.
Fish House Restaurant – The Fish House Restaurant offers you the freshest seafood around. The restaurant is actually located in an old fish house, which is located on the harbor in Buxton. The views are spectacular and the food is delicious.
Teach’s Island Bar and Grill – Located on the harbor in Hatteras Village, Teach’s Island Bar and Grill is as close to the boats as you can get, without being on one. You can enjoy the view of the Pamlico Sound while you enjoy BBQ, seafood, pasta or steak. Frequently, the grill has live music, so check in for a listing.
Rusty’s Surf and Turf – You will feel as if you are in the tropics when you visit Rusty’s Surf and Turf. The owner uses his surf vacations to inspire his cooking. You can have unique seafood dishes using fresh and local ingredients. The restaurant is open for dinner.
Hatteras Island offers you some of the most unique and character filled restaurants in the Outer Banks. Most of the restaurants offer the freshest seafood available, some of which is caught in the Hatteras area. Many of the restaurants are only open for dinner, so make sure you check their operating hours before adventuring out.
