Outer Banks, NC

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Dockside Dining at Outer Banks Marinas

A view of the water can take just about any dining or drinking experience to a higher level. For water views on the Outer Banks, you can find several restaurants overlooking either the Atlantic Ocean or the Currituck, Roanoke and Pamlico sounds. Quite a few restaurants are based at marinas, where watching the harbor activity and maybe strolling the docks after you eat always makes for a memorable meal. Many of these marina-based restaurants also offer dockage, so you can... Read More

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Top Picks
Top Picks: Nightlife

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The Inn on Pamlico Sound | Cafe Pamlico
Buxton
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
The Inn on Pamlico Sound | Cafe Pamlico, Rory Kelleher Live
Absolutely Outer Banks
Kitty Hawk
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 6:00 pm
Absolutely Outer Banks, Suncatcher Resin Workshop
NouVines
Manteo
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
NouVines, Trivia Night
The Pioneer Theater
Manteo
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 7:00 pm
The Pioneer Theater, The Rescuers (1977)
Theatre of Dare
Kitty Hawk
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 7:30 pm
Theatre of Dare, Four Old Broads
Elizabethan Gardens
Roanoke Island
Friday, May 3, 2024 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Elizabethan Gardens, Little Diggers
The Froggy Dog Restaurant & Pub
Avon
Friday, May 3, 2024 - 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
The Froggy Dog Restaurant & Pub, Live Music with Kim Kalman
Sandtrap Tavern
Kitty Hawk
Friday, May 3, 2024 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Sandtrap Tavern, FNF: Friday Night Fun
Buffalo City Distillery
Point Harbor
Friday, May 3, 2024 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Buffalo City Distillery, Live Music
NouVines
Manteo
Friday, May 3, 2024 - 6:00 pm
NouVines, Live Music
Top Picks: Daytime Entertainment & Special Events

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AR Workshop Kill Devil Hills
Kill Devil Hills
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
AR Workshop Kill Devil Hills, Candle Pouring & Scent Mixology Workshop
Absolutely Outer Banks
Kitty Hawk
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 6:00 pm
Absolutely Outer Banks, Suncatcher Resin Workshop
NouVines
Manteo
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
NouVines, Trivia Night
Manteo High School
Manteo
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 7:00 pm
Manteo High School, Varsity Baseball Home Game
OBX Events
Ocracoke
Friday, May 3, 2024 - 8:00 am
OBX Events, Ocracoke Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament (OISFT)
Elizabethan Gardens
Roanoke Island
Friday, May 3, 2024 - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Elizabethan Gardens, Volunteer Days
Elizabethan Gardens
Roanoke Island
Friday, May 3, 2024 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Elizabethan Gardens, Little Diggers
Sandtrap Tavern
Kitty Hawk
Friday, May 3, 2024 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Sandtrap Tavern, FNF: Friday Night Fun
Town of Manteo
Manteo
Friday, May 3, 2024 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Town of Manteo, Manteo First Friday
The Pioneer Theater
Manteo
Friday, May 3, 2024 - 7:00 pm
The Pioneer Theater, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
Top Picks: Great Plates

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White's Shopping Center
Manns Harbor
Make sure to check our Facebook page to see what daily desserts are being served. More info - White's Shopping Center
White's Shopping Center, Homemade Desserts
Buffalo City Distillery
Point Harbor
Our bourbon, fresh squeezed lemon juice, house made honey simple syrup, finished with an edible gold dust, make this cocktail a beautiful... More info - Buffalo City Distillery
Buffalo City Distillery, Gold Rush
Owens' Restaurant
Kill Devil Hills
Two lightly poached eggs atop an English muffin finished with silky hollandaise, fresh lobster, wilted spinach and a side More info - Owens' Restaurant
Owens' Restaurant, Lobster Benny
NC Coast Grill & Bar
Kitty Hawk
Red wine glazed scallops, shrimp & lobster over shitake laced pasta with a touch of cream and ricotta cheese to finish More info - NC Coast Grill & Bar
NC Coast Grill & Bar, Seafood Trinity
La Fogata Mexican Restaurant Kitty Hawk
Kitty Hawk
La Fogata Mexican Restaurant Kitty Hawk, Ceviche
The Breeze Nightclub & Bar
Ocracoke
Our spin on the most classic of classics. More info - The Breeze Nightclub & Bar
The Breeze Nightclub & Bar, Bloody Mary
Sorella's Pizza & Pasta
Ocracoke
Olive oil base, sausage, roma tomatoes, red onions, green peppers, roasted red peppers and mozzarella, topped with pesto swirl More info - Sorella's Pizza & Pasta
Sorella's Pizza & Pasta, Green Head
Stripers Bar and Grille Manteo
Manteo
Fettuccine tossed in a homemade Alfredo sauce with tomatoes and scallions and garlic bread stick. More info - Stripers Bar and Grille Manteo
Stripers Bar and Grille Manteo, Alfredo Pasta
Dare Devil's Pizzeria
Kill Devil Hills
Includes one stuffing. More info - Dare Devil's Pizzeria
Dare Devil's Pizzeria, Create Your Own Stromboli
TRiO Restaurant & Market
Kitty Hawk
Cheesemonger's choice of rotating artisan cheeses with accompaniments More info - TRiO Restaurant & Market
TRiO Restaurant & Market, Cheese Board
Top Picks: Shopping Must Haves

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Cotton Gin
Corolla, Duck, Jarvisburg, Nags Head
Stay warm with this comfy Outer Banks sweater. More info - Cotton Gin
Cotton Gin, Outer Banks Sweater
Birthday Suits
Corolla, Duck, Kill Devil Hills
We always carry a wide variety of flannels in numerous brands and sizes. More info - Birthday Suits
Birthday Suits, Men's Flannel Shirts
Village Craftsmen
Ocracoke
Sizes are about 9” in diameter and 24” long. More info - Village Craftsmen
Village Craftsmen, Jellyfish Chandeliers
Salty Burns
Kill Devil Hills
Show your special someone how much you love them with a laser engraved sign! More info - Salty Burns
Salty Burns, Custom Engraved Wood Art
Moonraker Tea Shop
Ocracoke
Basically we will get all the items together for you to have the perfect tea party at home! We have a disposable carafe that can serve... More info - Moonraker Tea Shop
Moonraker Tea Shop, Tea Party To Go
Kitty Hawk Kites
Avon, Corolla, Duck, Hatteras, Manteo, Nags Head, Ocracoke, Rodanthe
Great fit for any garden and pocketbook, these cute piggy Spinners are totally adorable. More info - Kitty Hawk Kites
Kitty Hawk Kites, Pig Petite Wind Spinner
Moonraker Tea Shop
Ocracoke
Double-lid basket with service for two, roll-up flatware pouch, coupon for 2 iced/Hot Teas, Coupon for 1 box of cookies, Blanket, and... More info - Moonraker Tea Shop
Moonraker Tea Shop, Stargazing Kit - Piccadilly
Silver Bonsai Gallery
Manteo
Our collection of finely crafted wooden objects, created for both function and design by artisans throughout the country. Jewelry boxes,... More info - Silver Bonsai Gallery
Silver Bonsai Gallery, Woodwork
Silver Bonsai Gallery
Manteo
Silver Bonsai has a vast selection of indoor and outdoor bonsai trees and supplies, and a staff well versed in the art of bonsai to help... More info - Silver Bonsai Gallery
Silver Bonsai Gallery, Bonsai Trees
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