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    Cafe Pamlico

    4.4 (267 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Mad Mary
    Celeste G.

    We went down to Hatteras to visit my in laws but we wanted to grab breakfast before and I found this little gem on Yelp. My husband the first bite of the cure was delicious. My husband wanted more. My eggs Benedict were good. Hollandaise needed something I couldn't figure it out. The hash browns lacked flavor. Everything else was good. We will be back to try other dishes. Service was ok. Good idea to make a reservation instead of showing up. Will do a follow up review.

    Crab frites
    Jim K.

    I can't recommend this place enough. We traveled down the OBX south on a Sunday for the day to see the Lighthouses and came across this gem. If ever back for a vacation, we would make it back to Cafe Pamlico again. It had indoor and open air seating. We choose open air seating which air seating which also had live music by Jackie Burns who was great! Service was a little stretched, but they just had a huge wedding night before who was also being served brunch. The staff was in constant communication with us to let us know how things were going. If I changed anything, I'd try to get there before 11 to get their breakfast! Try a mimosa, they are great. Food was great with great portions. Really great vibe, great views and an amazing staff!

    Sunset from the patio
    Lenee B.

    Food was fabulous. Husband said the tomato bisque was the best he had and the shrimp tempura and tuna appetizers were amazing. Service was great and was happy to find this gem open on the off season. Dog friendly too. Sat on the patio with an amazing sunset.

    Shrimp & Grits
    Andrew C.

    Wow what a fun place. Very formal but not stuffy at all. Excellent sound view with sunset for dinner. I got shrimp and grits. Perfection.

    Veggie Omelet
    E G.

    We visited OBX back in August 2025. This restaurant was one of 2 restaurants which required reservations much in advance. Unfortunately we could not get a dinner reservation but we did get breakfast before we had to head back home. Ambiance is great. The cafe sits right on the bay and offers great views while you enjoy your meal. Service was very attentive. The food was also very nice and we did have a chance to meet with the owner, Steve. We will definitely book a dinner reservation in advance when we visit next time.

    Eggs Benedict
    Stephen M.

    Trust your map software on this one. It's nestled off the road so just turn when it tells you to and park the. Walk up the small incline to the restaurant. The place has indoor and outdoor dining options and we dined outside which gives a view of the sound. They have windows so you can feel like you are outside but not fight bugs. The wait staff was nice and friendly giving the specials and being attentive without hovering. They even took time to shoot selfies of a large group of diners. The food, I had the eggs Benedict and my wife had the frittata were both awesome. The country ham on the eggs Benedict was not salty so it didn't overpower the eggs and fried green tomatoes. The prices may seem a little more than what you expect but they use great ingredients and don't skimp on them from the bacon in my wife's frittata to her mimosa.

    Water view
    Shawn F.

    We come here 2x a year and always reserve a dinner for Pamlico Inn for dinner and it always delivers! Filets cooked to perfection and the lobster bisque is very good! Can't beat the views at sunset so we recommend later reservations if you can.....recommend getting your reservation in a week before you come if you want a preferred table and time.

    Delicious Black Drum
    Bob M.

    The restaurant is warm and friendly from the beginning Aylah the bartender greeted us with a smile & awesome jalapeño margaritas. Dallas are waiter a true professional with attentive customer service. The food was delicious from the shrimp app, lobster bisque and black drum special dinner. The friendly owner stopped by the table to ask if everything was good. Enjoy this hidden gem!

    Shrimp & Grits
    Jordan H.

    Last minute reservation on a Sunday night- everything was delicious and our waiter, Cody, was very nice. Excited to come back & maybe stay at The Inn!

    Scenic View
    Brian C.

    From the view, to the food, to the service...everything was top notch! Very thankful to have stumbled upon this place as we were heading south down the outer banks and needed a solid breakfast spot to fuel us for the day. The service was quick and easy. The view was spectacular! And to top it off the breakfast was great! Thank you for having us!

    Sunset views
    Valerie W.

    We had a wonderful dinner during our visit to the Outer Banks. Delicious food, friendly staff and amazing views. Highly recommend.

    Burratta Caprese Stack
    Sara Z.

    This may be the best dinner in the area! We came around 6 pm on a Friday night and were told that without a reservation, we would not get a table until 8:15 pm or we could eat at the bar. We sat at the bar which had excellent service and if you swiveled your chair, there was a beautiful view of the bay. Craig, the bartender and our server, was great. As soon as we sat down, he asked us what we wanted to drink. I ordered a blood orange spicy margarita. It was delicious, perfectly sweet and spicy. He even topped it off for me as I drank it - perk of sitting at the bar! We also got the burrata appetizer with tomatoes and grilled portobellos. I don't like mushrooms but they were really nicely cooked and the burrata and tomatoes went with it perfectly. I was really torn on what to get for an entree but ultimately decided on the crab cakes. The crab cakes were almost completely made of crab, not a ton of filler, and really flavorful. I also really liked the vegetables it came with, they were crisp but not undercooked. If that wasn't enough food, I wanted something sweet to finish off, and I can't resist key lime pie. If it is on the menu, I'm ordering it. Even though it was really well done, it was not my favorite because it had nuts in the crust. Personal preference, nuts do not belong in a key lime pie. The filling was great and I still ate most of it aside from the crust. All of the other desserts looked amazing, especially the cheesecake and the flourless chocolate torte. Do not skip this place if you're anywhere near it, it is worth it!

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    Shawn, thank you SO much! Come back and bring friends :-)

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    This is my go to spot on Hatteras island. The best option if you're looking for something more upscale. Great views of the sound too.

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    Thank you SO much! It was a pleasure to have you with us :-)

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    Amazing food and professional waitstaff. The Chef is top notch and will give you an experience you won't forget.

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    Breakfast and dinner were top notch. Staff was as friendly, courteous, and thorough as the best from anywhere. Great restaurant!

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    Frisco Bay Coastal Grill - Raw oysters

    Frisco Bay Coastal Grill

    4.2(74 reviews)
    4.3 mi
    $$

    went to this restaurant on Christmas afternoon because it was one of only a few restaurants that…read morewere open. I ordered an appetizer. This is their description of the appetizer from their menu *Coastal Gratin Stuffed Oysters Our version of a classic... Six shucked oysters stuffe with fire-roasted poblano peppers, mozzarella & gouda mix, chopped bacon & butter beurre blanc When the appetizer arrived, there were 13 oysters cooked the way it says above I can't eat 13 oysters. I'm only one person so I stopped the person who was waiting on me and asked if There was a mistake because there were three times the amount of oysters on the plate he said no that's how it comes. I said OK thank you you. Then I waited 35 minutes for a shrimp Poboy there were two other people in the restaurant besides me eating that's it a shrimp Poboy if you're completely incompetent and have never cooked a day in your life might take you 12 to 15 minutes to cook if you're an established restaurant with only two other customers I can't imagine it taking longer than 10 minutes. Frying shrimp takes 4 to 7 minutes, depending on the size and the. Then I got the shrimp Poboy with four shrimp on an 8 inch bun. I cut into one of the shrimp one of the four and it wasn't cooked so when the guy came back by, I told him that I was just gonna take my oysters to go and that I couldn't eat the shrimp Poboy and I also said I think it's laughable that there were four shrimp on this entire sandwich And so then he asked me how many shrimp I wanted and I said I'm I'm not engaging in this kind of toxic conversation. So he brought me a box and the check and I went up to pay the check for my oyster appetizer and I set them to go box down on the Counter in front of me I still can't believe this happened, but when he handed me the check right after he did that, he picked up my to go box full of oysters because I only ate four and threw them away and said that since I didn't like his shrimp, Poboy, I couldn't have his food. This happened to me on Christmas day, all by myself. I am not exaggerating when I say I've only felt like I've been in the presence of true evil a few times in my life and this man the way that he was violent and aggressive in his speech and his mannerisms and taking my food for me and throwing it in the trash two seconds after handing me the check for it is the most wild behavior I've ever witnessed in all of my life if you have a choice to eat anywhere else, I urge you to do that

    We stopped in for a beverage and an appetizer. So glad we did! Food was great! Carlos our server…read moremade the best Margaritas! The homemade guacamole was amazing! Atmosphere was perfect to have good conversation. Definitely going back! 5/5

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    Po House - Menu

    Po House

    4.6(211 reviews)
    8.3 mi

    One of my favorite restaurants of all time…read more The mussels are soft where they almost melt in your mouth. There is almost no chewiness to them at all. The crispy smashers are both full of flavor and so crispy. Some of the potatoes don't get smashed enough and they are less flavorful but it tends to only be a couple of smashers out of the whole plate. The everything tuna was just as good as I remembered. The tuna almost melts in your mouth. The everything crust spices it up while complementing the avocado purée. The avocado puree does something that most restaurants fail to do, which is salt the avocado enough so it actually had flavor. I quite enjoyed the salad as the dressing had a strong soy flavor which was overpowering on some bites but perfect on others. The service was wonderful. The view of the water is such a joy. There is no place that I'd recommend more.

    Best meal in OBX, yet again…read more A must visit, we really love food and the staff was extremely attentive. Not once did we feel rushed, about a 10 minute wait for a table and sat at the bar for a drink while waiting. I had the beef short ribs (not a huge seafood guy), and the wife had the catch of the day entree with red drum. Very good! Presentation and taste all on point. The small plate item we had as an appetizer was also great, baked feta which was phenomenal. The "painkiller" drink is very tasty. This was our second time visiting over the last year, we'll be back for sure. Not to mention the restaurants namesake, after the owners doggo, Po. Their t shirts and branding are classy subtle..had to have a shirt! Check them out!

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    Dajio - Fish tacos (blackened mahi mahi)

    Dajio

    4.1(459 reviews)
    25.5 mi
    $$

    Usually when I'm in a beach town, I skip the restaurants and head into the hinterlands to find…read moresomething worthwhile. In Ocracoke, you don't need to do that. I highly recommend Dajio Restaurant. The meal was excellent. I had the blackened ahi on a salad. It was fresh and perfectly cooked. There's a decent but minimal selection of wines by the glass, and I went with a Sauvignon Blanc that paired perfectly. Most of the wines have good ratings by the major wine reviewers. Service was outstanding. The server had that classic beach-town ease (local or seasonal) but really knew the menu and did a great job. At one point, a woman who appeared to be management stopped by the table to check in. When she asked how things were, my answer was simple: "Incredible." The atmosphere is exactly right, relaxed but still polished, with just the right amount of energy without feeling crowded or chaotic. That balance is harder to get right than people think, and they've nailed it. I don't hand out compliments lightly, but this place delivers. Simple, fresh food, executed properly. No gimmicks, no shortcuts. This is absolutely a place you should try if you're in Ocracoke. I'll be back.

    My wife and I are here now for drinks and appetizers, but the host told us that we can't sit inside…read moreat one of the empty tables unless we order food. It's starting to sprinkle rain, so we're are paying for our 2 drinks and leaving. Pity, seems like a nice place.

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    Crab empanadas soooo good

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    Gretchen’s Bistro

    Gretchen’s Bistro

    4.4(30 reviews)
    65.5 mi

    Every time we're in Oriental visiting family, we make a point to come to Gretchen's Bistro. It's…read moreone of the few places that feels just as easy with kids as it does for a great meal out. The atmosphere is relaxed but still really well done, and the food has been consistently excellent. Service has always been welcoming and accommodating, which makes a big difference when dining with little ones. It's become part of our routine when we're in town, and somewhere we always look forward to coming back to.

    We (14 of us!) dined at Gretchen's Bistro in Oriental last night. The trip out to Oriental was well…read moreworth it! We were seated at a large table in an enclosed patio of the restaurant. The seating and lighting were great. Our server, Kayla was very professional and efficient. As one might imagine, a seating of 14 can be difficult. She handled us with aplomb! Many different items were ordered. I started with the wedge salad where the iceberg lettuce, blue cheese crumbles and bacon were the stars of the show. I ordered the duck breast for my entree. The fat was perfectly rendered and the puréed carrots pair extremely well with the richness of the deck. A must have with the duck is their in-house made pear martini which blended perfectly with the fig sauce served over the duck. My husband ordered the Shrimp Cocktail as my appetizer. The shrimp were plump and perfectly steamed! The cocktail sauce was fresh made and delicious! His entree was Pistachio Butter Scallops. They were served on a bed of polenta with a side of haricot verts! The scallops were sautéed to a point where the edges were just ever so crispy while the interior of the scallop was tender and sweet! He said this was one of the best meals he'd have ever had and we've dined at many 4 & 5 star restaurants! I almost forgot to mention the bread service! We were offered either a Baguette or Focaccia bread. The focaccia was so outstanding, we bought an extra half loaf to bring home!!! Even though we were both happily satiated, we shared their pan fried pound cake with salted caramel gelato and chantilly cream for dessert! It was simply amazing! The management staff and chef came to our table to check on our service and meals. They were very appreciative of our glowing feedback! We'll definitely be coming back! I highly recommend going to Gretchen's Bistro in Oriental! You won't be disappointed! Sorry...only the one pic, because we were a large group enjoying a multitude of conversations.

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    Seanna Tavern - Mozzarella sticks

    Seanna Tavern

    4.1(20 reviews)
    78.1 mi

    This place is small with only a few tables so we weren't sure we were going to get in because there…read morewas a large group there. Fortunately, they had outdoor seating available and we were promptly seated. Our waitress was very knowledgeable, friendly, and answered any questions we had about the food. She told us she was Jamaican and that the food had a Caribbean flare in regard to taste. When the crab dip came out, we were pleasantly surprised at how delicious it was, and covered with a great crust of broiled cheese. The crab dip was below the cheese, and was a nice sized portion, and tasted excellent, with nice chunks of crab meat and good flavor. Our main course was a very generous portion and came out quickly. Our waitress was so attentive and made sure everything came out hot, correct, and in a reasonable amount of time. As you can see in the photos, the food looked delicious and we were NOT disappointed when we got to dig in. The crab cakes were loaded with chunks of crab and little filling. The salad was cold and crisp, and complimented the crab cake nicely. The burrata cheese deliciously dressed the penne ala vodka and made a symphony of flavor on the tongue. We were too full to try dessert, but will definitely be back to try their other dishes! Highly recommended!!

    Pros: Made last minute reservations for our party of 5. Staff was friendly and efficient. The…read moremenu had some interesting options. Cons: the food was overall not good. The burrata app. I have no idea what the concept was other than not good. Mozzarella sticks tastes frozen. I ordered a Caesar salad with chicken; Chicken inedible. Husband had a crab cake. No real visible crab. Chicken parm, Nope. One in our party liked his seafood pasta. We had two bottles of Pinot Gris. Good, not bad price point but not chilled.

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    Swells'a Brewing Duck Dive Bar

    Swells'a Brewing Duck Dive Bar

    4.6(8 reviews)
    62.9 mi

    We spent a week in the Outer Banks in the winter. This is a beautiful brewery with indoor and…read moreoutdoor space. Rated a 3.82 on Untappd, it is one of the best breweries in the Outer Banks. You should definitely put this spot on your must visit list when you are in OBX. Spacious. Parking by the building. Indoor, Outdoor space. Very friendly beertenders. We enjoyed our visit and would go back.

    I had the opportunity to visit the newly opened Duck Dive Bar in Duck, North Carolina and it was an…read moreabsolute delight. This tiki bar, which opened its doors in June of 2024, has quickly become a hotspot in the area. During the weekends, the bar is buzzing with excitement and is always packed with people eagerly waiting to check in. The atmosphere is vibrant and lively, creating the perfect setting for a fun night out. I had the pleasure of trying their margaritas, and I must say, they were truly exceptional. The bartender at Duck Dive Bar really knows their craft and made some of the best margaritas I've ever had. They were perfectly balanced and simply delicious. One unique aspect of Duck Dive Bar is their Friday morning yoga sessions. For just $20, you can participate in a yoga class that includes a drink afterwards. It's a great way to start your day and unwind in a beautiful setting. I also appreciated that they had mocktails available for kids, making it a family-friendly establishment. The kids seemed to enjoy their drinks just as much as the adults enjoyed their cocktails. Overall, my experience at Duck Dive Bar was fantastic. From the lively atmosphere to the delicious drinks and friendly staff, it's a must-visit spot in Duck, NC. I highly recommend stopping by Duck Dive Bar for a great time with friends and family. Free parking lot.

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    The move... order pizza from Duck Pizza, bring it in over and enjoy some live music and a beer (or two ) under the trees!

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