It’s no surprise that
the Outer Banks boasts some of the best seafood around. When you’re visiting us
in the OBX, make sure that you stop by one of our awesome local restaurants to see
what our talented chefs have cooked up, or, take some fresh seafood back home
to your Outer Banks rental and cook it up yourself! One of the best things
about the OBX is having year round access to seasonal local seafood that is
just about as fresh and delicious as you can get!
Where are some of the
best local seafood restaurants?
Nags Head: Owen’s
Restaurant- After 67 years, this is the only Outer Banks restaurant that is
still owned and operated by the founding family. Their menu boasts items that
are fresh off the boat including seafood, shellfish, Whole Maine lobster and
more. Come out and try their delectable cuisine or marvel at their collection
of museum quality artifacts that highlight the maritime history of the OBX.
Manteo: Avenue
Grille- This waterfront restaurant in Manteo will be sure to please you
with their eclectic take on local and world cuisines. There, Chef Thomas
creates dishes that bring together flavors with the utmost simplicity and fresh
ingredients, “from the fisherman, straight to your table.”
Kill Devil Hills: Miller’s
Seafood and Steakhouse- This OBX dining tradition is a favorite for both
breakfast and dinner.A Miller family tradition, the restaurant offers tons of
variety when it comes to serving seafood with items like Coconut Shrimp,
Calamari, and Stuffed Flounder on their delicious menu
Kitty Hawk: Ocean
Boulevard Bistro & Martini Bar: As the premier Martinu bar on the Outer
Banks, Ocean Boulevard will delight you with their fresh seafood and wine
pairings, as well as with live music and a sophisticated atmosphere. Try their
Bay Scallops & Mussels Pasta or their Pepper Seared Rare Tuna Sashimi and
Poke.
Hatteras: Dinky’s Waterfront
Restaurant- In Hatteras, this waterfront restaurant is noted for its
beautiful sunset views and their fresh North Carolina seafood. For your dining
pleasure, Chef Dwight Callahan cooks up seafood specials nightly.
Seafood Markets &
Grocers
Captain Malc’s Seafood Market- If you want your seafood as fresh as possible, how does fresh, just off the docks, local seafood sound? In Wanchese, get your Backfin Crabmeat, Dolphin, Scallop Cakes, Snow Crab Legs and more at this local seafood market. Stop by at Fisherman’s Wharf if you can’t wait to get home to eat some of that fresh and delicious seafood. Watch the boats unload their fresh catches as you dine.
Austin Fish Company- Located in the heart of Nags Head, this seafood market is family owned and operated. Offering some of the freshest seafood in the area, this is one of the oldest seafood markets on the OBX—they’ve been in the same business and in the same location for over 50 years!
Harbor House Seafood Market: You can find this seafood market in Hatteras, where they catch local seafood with their own boats. Now offering mouthwatering Bacon Wrapped Scallops that are grill-ready, you will not want to miss out on their homemade goodies!
Risky Business Seafood- Located in Hatteras and Avon, this family owned and operated business takes great care when ensuring the quality of their seafood. With the majority of their seafood coming directly off of the boat and sold directly to the customer, you can’t beat the freshness here!
Captain Malc’s Seafood Market- If you want your seafood as fresh as possible, how does fresh, just off the docks, local seafood sound? In Wanchese, get your Backfin Crabmeat, Dolphin, Scallop Cakes, Snow Crab Legs and more at this local seafood market. Stop by at Fisherman’s Wharf if you can’t wait to get home to eat some of that fresh and delicious seafood. Watch the boats unload their fresh catches as you dine.
Austin Fish Company- Located in the heart of Nags Head, this seafood market is family owned and operated. Offering some of the freshest seafood in the area, this is one of the oldest seafood markets on the OBX—they’ve been in the same business and in the same location for over 50 years!
Harbor House Seafood Market: You can find this seafood market in Hatteras, where they catch local seafood with their own boats. Now offering mouthwatering Bacon Wrapped Scallops that are grill-ready, you will not want to miss out on their homemade goodies!
Risky Business Seafood- Located in Hatteras and Avon, this family owned and operated business takes great care when ensuring the quality of their seafood. With the majority of their seafood coming directly off of the boat and sold directly to the customer, you can’t beat the freshness here!
For a more complete list of Outer Banks seafood markets,
click here.
When staying at a Carolina Designs Outer Banks rental, you’ll be able
to cook some of the freshly caught seafood in your fully
equipped kitchen. You will not want to miss out on trying some locally caught
seafood while visiting in the Outer Banks. To find your future Outer Banks
rental, check out our website here.
