The off-season is officially here which naturally means things on the Outer Banks are slowing down. Gone is the hustle and bustle of summer and the calm and the still of winter is here. Most local restaurants close during the winter months to recharge for the summer ahead, however, some restaurants stay open. Here’s your go-to list of Outer Banks restaurants that stay open in the off-season.*
*Operating hours and days are subject to change at restaurant’s discretion. Visit their websites linked below or call for more information.
DUCK
Aqua Restaurant

1174 Duck Rd, Duck, NC 27949 // (252) 261-9700
Blue Point

1240 Duck Road, Duck, NC 27949 // (252) 261-8090
Cravings

1209 Duck Rd, Duck NC 27949 // (252) 480-0032
Hours: 7 AM to 9 PM daily
Lifesaving Station

(252) 449-6654 // 1461 Duck Rd, Duck NC 27949
Hours: 7 AM – 9 PM daily
KITTY HAWK & SOUTHERN SHORES
Barrier Island Bagels

5549 N Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949 // (252) 255-2888
Hours: Friday – Wednesday 7 AM to 2 PM; Thursdays 7 AM to 11 AM.
Hurricane Mo‘s

120 W Kitty Hawk Rd, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949 // (252) 255-0215
Hours: Thursday – Sunday 11 AM – 9 PM; Fridays and Saturdays 11 AM – 9:30 PM
Black Pelican

3848 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949 // (252) 261-3171
Hours: Open 11:30 AM – 11 PM daily
KILL DEVIL HILLS
Bob’s Grill

1219 S Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 // (252) 441-0707
Hours: Open daily from 7 AM to 2 PM
Captain George’s

705 S. Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 // (252) 480-6677
Hours: Thursday – Monday 4 PM – 8:30 PM; Friday 4 PM – 9 PM; Saturday 3 PM – 9 PM; Sunday 12 PM – 8:30 PM
Henry’s

3396 N Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Hours: Sunday – Monday 7 AM – 2PM; Tuesday – Thursday 7 AM – 8 PM; Friday and Satuday 7 AM – 8:30 PM
Mama Kwans

1701 S. Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 // (252) 441-7889
Call for hours during the offseason as they vary daily.
Slice

710 S Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 // (252) 449-8888
Hours: Sunday – Thursday 11 AM – 9 PM; Friday and Saturday 11 AM – 9:30 PM
NAGS HEAD
Blue Moon

102 E. Dove Street, Nags Head, NC 27959 // (252) 261-2583
Hours: Wednesday – Monday 11:30 AM – 9 PM; Closed on Tuesdays
Grits Grill

5000 S. Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959 // (252) 449 – 2888
Hours: 6 AM – 2 PM daily
La Fogata

4933 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959 // (252) 441-4179
Hours: Monday – Saturday 11 AM – 9:30 PM; Sunday 12 PM – 10 PM
Tortuga’s Lie

3016 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC 27959 // (252) 441-7299
Hours: Sunday – Thursday 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Friday and Saturday 11:30 AM – 10 PM
MANTEO & WANCHESE
Blue Water Grill

2000 Sailfish Dr, Manteo NC 27954 // (252) 473-1955
Hours: Monday – Saturday 11:30 AM – 9 PM; Sunday 11:30 AM – 4 PM
Darrell’s

521 Hwy 64/264, Manteo, NC 27954 // (252) 473-5366
Hours: Monday – Saturday 7 AM – 9 PM; Closed on Sundays
The Hungry Pelican

205 Budleigh St, Manteo, NC 27954 // (252) 473-9303
Hours: Monday – Saturday 11 AM – 5 PM*; Closed on Sunday’s
Subject to change, call for hours
T.L.’s

812 US-64, Manteo, NC 27954 // (252) 473-3489
Hours: Monday – Saturday 6 AM – 9 PM; Sunday’s 6 AM – 2 PM
O’Neal’s

618 Harbor Rd, Wanchese, NC 27981 // (252) 473-4535
Hours: Monday – Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM; Closed on Sundays
Hatteras
Angelo’s Pizzeria

46903 NC-12, Buxton, NC 27920 // (252) 995-6364
Hours: Open daily 11 AM – 10 PM
Bros Sandwich Shack

41934 NC-12, Avon, NC 27915 // (252) 995 -9595
Hours: Open daily 11 AM – 8 PM
Burger Burger

40618 NC-12, Avon, NC 27915 // (252) 995-0311
Hours: Open daily 11 AM – 4 PM
Cafe Pamlico

49684 NC-12, Buxton, NC 27920 // (252) 995-4500
Hours: Open Monday – Sunday 8 – 10 AM and 5 – 9 PM