2025 Takeout Guide

Enjoy an easy-going breakfast or lunch on the go with a stop at this casual eatery and takeout destination that’s conveniently located in a small shopping center in the heart of Kitty Hawk. Sharky's OBX Grill is a great spot for a filling meal in between beach trips or Outer Banks explorations, with a short but sweet menu that offers a little something for everyone in a hungry crowd.

Shin Xing Chinese Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina, more specifically, Southern Shores since for over 20 years. During their time of business, they are proud to have served locals and vacationers alike. Shin Xing Chinese Restaurant  is conveniently located at milepost 1 in The Marketplace.In addition to Chinese cuisine, Shun Xing Chinese Restaurant offers Szechuan, Hunan and Cantonese Style dishes. Sink your teeth into tasty dishes with chicken, pork, beef and seafood. Vegan options are also available. Party platters, appetizers, Chefs Specialties, combo plates, ‘diet’ dishes and lunch specials are on the menu for your dining pleasure. Visa, Mastercard and cash are accepted as form of payment. The Marketplace will be the first major shopping area you will see after crossing the Wright Memorial Bridge. Here you will find a major grocery store, a real estate company, a store that offers everything for a $1, a pharmacy, shipping store, specialty doctors, a pizzeria, a mattress provider, a coffee shop, a bagel shop, a dry cleaner, a hair salon, an urgent care facility, a frozen custard shop and a numerous banks.

Sometimes you want a whole pizza, sometimes you just want a slice. Thankfully with Slice Pizzeria, you’ve got plenty of options. This popular dine in and take out restaurant serves up some of the tastiest pizzas you can experience on the beach, all made with fresh ingredients so that you can taste the quality.

Painted in bright primary color stripes, this little ice cream & food stand on the Beach Road has a long history in Nags Head. Until 1954, it was located near the spot where a kid-sized castle still stands at Jockey’s Ridge. Depending on the direction of the wind, the castle disappears under sand for years at a time, and then re-emerges. That may explain why Snow Bird was moved to a less volatile area on the west side of the Beach Road. It’s easy to see the reason the stand has stood the test of time: It’s perfect for getting a quick meal or cool ice cream treat when you're going to and from the beach, with no worries about your sand-covered attire and bare feet.  And it’s open late to satisfy last-minute munchies. The menu is surprisingly complete for an ice cream stand, including appetizers like grilled veggies and wings; baskets of corn dogs, clams, shrimp or chicken with fries; a variety of hotdogs and burgers; and wraps or sandwiches. Ice cream, of course, is offered in all its favorite ways: waffle cone or cup; milkshakes,floats, malts and flurries; and a variety of sundaes. There is also a kids' menu. 

South of KDG in Nags Head is a vibrant, chef-driven eatery that brings bold American and Latin flavors and creative coastal cuisine to the Outer Banks. A stylish spinoff of the beloved Kill Devil Grill (KDG), this fresh new spot offers a playful, upscale dining experience rooted in high-quality ingredients and adventurous tastes.

Whether you need a little morning fuel for a full day of fishing on the Avon Pier, or just want a tasty and convenient lunch in between beach trips, Stu’s Food Truck in Avon has the ideal locale and a tempting menu to satisfy your cravings. Located in central Avon, this local favorite food truck is quickly becoming a popular go-to for visitors of all tastes, thanks to its hefty menu, downhome flavors, and southern staples that are sure to appease every appetite.

When you need a fresh and custom sub sandwich your way, you can always rely on Subway. With more than 34,000 locations around the world, you no doubt have experienced this successful fast food chain and no why it’s so popular. Quality food at a great price is what customer s have come to expect from this sandwich chain.

Sunset Grille & Raw Bar brings the Carribbean and New Orleans to the Outer Banks with its wide variety of spicy seafood dishes, its tropical setting with Tiki Bars and its Cajun style chicken, fish and burgers.The Sushi Bar opens every day at 4 pm, offering 17 varieties of seafood and veggie rolls, and the Tiki Bars are open late night, with live entertainment during the season and karaoke on fall weekends. Breakfast is served until 11 am, and for lunch there are seafood baskets and a variety of specialty sandwiches, enhanced by flavorings of Jamaican and Carribbean jerk, mango mayos and Calypso Barbeque sauce. Along with Sunset’s island-style burgers is a vegetarian version, made with spicy black beans.The dinner menu offers an ample choice of grilled or fried seafood and steak entrees, along with the very popular Lump Crab Macaroni and Cheese and vegetarian choices. Available for both lunch and dinner, Sunset’s Raw and Steam Bar serves shellfish and lobster separately or in combos, and also on both menus is the restaurant’s award-winning, creamy-style Clam Chowder, voted the best on the OBX.For a perfect completion to your meal you might like to linger over a slice of Sunset’s luscious homemade key lime pie or dive into its Chocolate Bomb mousse while sipping on one of its specialty liqueur coffees.Sunset also provides catering for special events and business occasions. The restaurant closes from October to March, and has an altered fall schedule. It also opens back up for a week during both Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

Owned by Outer Banks former professional surfer Kelly Hines and his wife Whitney, Surfin’ Spoon,on the Beach Road right across from the ocean,is a great place to take a break from the beach, or after a long day of surfing.  Featuring big benches with comfy cushions to hang out on, or stools to pull up to the bar behind the benches, folks can enjoy some delicious and healthy frozen yogurt while watching surf films on the big screen TV.  

While taking a lazy stroll ‘round Duck, you might want to stop in at Sweet T’s for a wake-up cup o’ joe or espresso. Or else you can chill out even more on their shady front porch, sipping on a glass of wine or a cool beer.Along with its hot and cold specialty coffees, teas and lattes, Sweet T’s carries a selection of 200 bottle craft microbrewed beers, with five rotating selections on tap, and offers a unique assortment of fine wines from around the world. If you’ve got the munchies, this specialty coffee, beer and wine shop also has a nice selection of sweet pastries, as well as healthy snacks like fresh fruit, smoothies, cheese and meat-stuffed pretzels or gourmet cheeses and crackers. The coffee is freshly roasted, and their yummy soft pretzels are homemade. You’ll even find pure-cane, old fashioned soda pops in the cooler.Also available are greeting cards created by local artists and a few other small gift items.Whether you’re just taking a bike break for a quick bite and beverage at their outside bar, wedged between two spreading oaks, or lounging away an afternoon on the porch, you’ll find Sweet T’s cozy, delicious and inviting.The shop is open daily, year round, with some variation of days and hours off-season.

Big on breakfast and homestyle cooking in a family-style restaurant.

Tavern on 12 in Frisco is a fun and friendly restaurant with lots of homemade fare that is sure to please everyone in the crowd. From fresh seafood specials to hand-tossed pizzas with a range of specialty toppings, Tavern on 12 is a great destination for a little homegrown flavor on Hatteras Island.

Dive into an easy meal to enjoy on the beach or at home with a visit to this deli and eatery that has plenty of options for everyone in the family. Ten O Six features a lengthy list of homemade breakfast and lunch items, as well as big feasts to enjoy at home or at a special event, and as a result, it’s an all-encompassing destination for Outer Banks cuisine that is conveniently located along the Beach Road in Kill Devil Hills.

If you love Thai food (or have been wanting to try it), you must stop at the family-owned Thai Room in Kill Devil Hills. This authentic Thai restaurant is owned by an incredibly friendly and cheerful Thai family who will make you feel right at home the moment you walk in the door. Order now online!

The Dunes Restaraunt is a favorite local restaurant that’s been in business since 1982 and focuses on local, southern cooking. It has embraced the local food movement, and always tries to use local seasonal produce, regionally sourced eggs (we use a lot!) and fresh Outer Banks seafood in its dishes.

For casual dining, The Lifesaving Station at Sanderling Inn has been a traditional favorite since 1977. The restaurant is housed in what once served as Caffey’s Life Saving Station. Decommisioned in the 1950s, it was the fifth U.S. station built south of the Virginia line and one of a string whose crews saved shipwrecked victims, their cargos and sometimes the ships from the often treacherous waters along the NC coast. Caffey’s nautical artifacts and historic memorabilia now decorate this authentic Outer Banks treasure, listed in the National Register of historic places.The restaurant serves three meals daily, with a rare breakfast menu full of old-fashioned treats, including steel-cut oatmeal, buttermilk biscuits, French toast with real Vermont maple syrup and a smorgasboard of an omelet. For lunch and dinner the Station offers a cuisine that focuses on fresh local seafood and other dishes prepared American-style, some with a Southern slant. Favorites include their signature shrimp, crab and corn chowder, daily specials and their white chocolate raspberry crème brulee for dessert. Also available are vegetarian dishes and a children‘s menu.On the second floor, the Swan Bar and Lounge offers a more relaxed setting where you can enjoy drinks, midday appetizers or a casual meal until 10 p.m. during the season. Hours for the restaurant and the bar vary in the fall and winter months. Dinner reservations are recommended.The Lifesaving Station wants its patrons to know that it prepares it dishes “in ways that celebrate the sustainable, organic, artisanal and local approach of our Southern & American producers who are dedicated to sustaining the cultures and environments that embody the places they call home.”

A specialty gourmet market and wine shop with plenty of surprises!

With a mission to provide a meal made with fresh, natural and premium ingredients, the eatery offers a range of interesting and delicious gourmet salads, bistro sandwiches, grilled flatbreads and toasted wraps, all made with a flair for international flavors.

For authentic and traditional Thai fare with an Outer Banks twist, head to one of Kitty Hawk’s newest destinations for unique and flavorful cuisine, Vilai's Thai Kitchen. This charming eatery that’s just a shell’s throw away from the Hilton Garden Inn and the Kitty Hawk Pier offers a wide variety of traditional Thai dishes that can cater to any hungry crew, from couples to big groups and parties.

Viva Mexican Grill offers reasonably-priced food prepared on a grill as you wait. It’s almost as fast as fast food, but a lot fresher.  Plus, the atmosphere is pleasant and relaxed, with friendly staff.  Located off the Bypass at Milepost 10.5 next to Dunkin’ Donuts in Nags Head, it’s easy to duck in here to pick up something healthy and tasty when you don’t feel like cooking. Options include burritos with chicken, steak, fish, beans or vegetables; quesadillas with chicken, steak , black beans or veggies; taco salads; tacos with chicken, ground beef, shrimp or fish; or chimichangas with chicken or steak;  nachos with black beans;  or chicken enchiladas. There are also kids’ meals, beer and soft drinks available.  Food can be eaten in the roomy dining area with booths, or it’s available for take-out. 

Visitors staying in the tri-village communities of Rodanthe, Waves, and Salvo will be just a stone’s throw away from the unique groceries and great eats they need for a delicious Outer Banks vacation, thanks to Waves Market & Deli. This small shop and eatery features a wealth of goodies to explore, from one of the largest beer and wine selections on northern Hatteras Island to a collection of gourmet sandwiches, burgers, and other fresh fare to go, making it a one-stop shop for visitors with exceptional taste.

Established in 1976 in Nags Head, Yellow Submarine was the first eatery on the Outer Banks to offer oven-baked subs. Since then, the menu has expanded considerably to include hand-tossed pizza with fresh sauce and Philly or chicken cheesesteaks. Pizzas range from veggie to classic white, Greek, Buffalo chicken, Meat Monster and Hawaiian White. Various flavored of wings offered. Deli subs made with fresh Boars Head meats & cheeses. Located at Outer Banks Mall at Milepost 14 off the Bypass, this comfortable restaurant also offers Caesar, Greek, Buffalo Chicken and Chef salads, numerous snacks and draft beer. Want something sweet? Have some N.Y. style cheesecake. Kids menu, for dine-in only, includes chicken tenders and pizza. Delivery is available between Mileposts 10 and 21 with a minimum order of $15.