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.

5 days in the outer banks and this was the absolute BEST food we enjoyed!…read more The spicy spam bowl is outstanding and the down dog made it into my list of the top 5 hot dogs in America - sheer perfection! The 5-spice chicken tacos were so flavorful - not your typical chicken tacos by a mile! I will come back Again before we leave town to order one more time - don't miss this place!!!! Ocracoke has a new food champion!

They charge too much for what you get and the wait for our food was extremely long. At least 10…read morepeople who ordered after us received their food before us. Should have received first-in, first out. I only ordered 2 entrees. I was supposed to get 2 boiled eggs with my food and got 1 1/2.

If you're visiting Ocracoke Island, make sure you stop by Helio's Hideaway! From the pizza to the…read morespanakopita, gyros, hummus, baklava, and everything else we tried -- every bite was absolutely amazing. You can truly taste how fresh everything is. The service is just as incredible as the food, making you feel welcomed from the moment you walk in. We loved it so much that we had to bring food back with us! Helio's Hideaway has become one of our must-visit spots every time we're on the island, and it never disappoints.

Not fast but quality food. With takeout in the name we were expecting more of a fast casual option…read more It was a quiet post lunch rush environment but it still took us almost 45 minutes for a wrap and hummus. The food is very high quality with pita piping hot and very soft. The hummus is more of a grainy chickpea forward type with garlic (GARLIC.....GARLIC!). You'll be vampire proof for at least 24 hours. Definitely worth a visit, just don't go there if you're strapped for time.

Excellent breakfast place…read more Exactly what you would expect from a place that serves your typical American breakfast. I had the eggs, sausage, hash brown and pancake. The side pancake is plate sized. Prices are reasonable. Can even pick up a cool t shirt. Definitely a place to try while on the island.

Friendly environment…read more If you enjoy IHOP or Dennys, you'll like this place. Even the coffee is lackluster. I left more than 75% of my breakfast uneaten....it was that bad. My companion said he'd never return, either. This place served iceberg lettuce! Points for frie

My tacos were prepared quickly and arranged in a beautiful and appetizing way. I enjoyed them!…read moreSalsa and limes were provided. I don't think they had restrooms, so I ate my meal at the nearby beach access that did have restrooms--under the principle that you might not want to leave acidic foods on your hands for long.

Off the beaten track and that's a good thing. Unlike some other reviewers, we did not experience a…read morelong wait for the food. Everything was cooked to order and was very fresh. The fish in the burrito was drum and the shrimp was clearly local. The burritos were very large and very good. Overall, the value for a highly touristy location wasn't bad. Two caveats: The side of rice was distinctly "meh" and be aware if you have concerns about dairy. Even though the menu didn't list it, the burritos come was cheese and sour cream already on them.

Went here for breakfast but the place was closed. It was replaced by another food truck, the…read moreGraceful Bakery.

During our recent stay in Ocracoke, crepes for breakfast became a delicious ritual. Our favorites…read morewere probably the Southpoint (avocado, bacon, jack) and the Suzette (sweet butter, sugar, flambeed with Grand Marnier). The Frenchie (spinach, sauteed mushrooms and swiss), Bubba special (shrimp, bacon and jack), Peaches and Cream, and American Pie were also tasty. The portions are generous and they tend to have a heavy hand with the fillings. I'm a Nutella fiend but there was way more than I could handle in the Lisette. The Zorba (spinach, feta and kalamata olives) is a good start but needs something else to balance out the intense feta and olives. They have interesting sodas, which I only started to try towards the end of our trip. The vanilla one was excellent! We obviously enjoyed working our way through the menu!

I come here every time on the Island. It makes me sad to see it is for sale…read more I've never had a bad piece of fudge here. I tried the Orange creamsicle and it was super. Wifey is on this low-carb kick and I learned if you buy 4 1/4 pound chicks of fudge, you get a 1/4 pound free. Who am I to deny this deal? So off I go with 1/2 pound of Orange creamsicle, and 3 1/4 pound slices of amaretto, mint chocolate, and salted caramel. The goal is to get the majority home. Yea, I am a food adulterer.

We got fig cake, cinnamon rolls, chocolate covered peanuts and gummies here and everything was…read moredelicious! The staff were helpful and so polite! We'll definitely be back when we move here one day.

Eduardo's is the pride of Ocracoke. They truly serve authentic and comforting Mexican food. It's a…read morevery unassuming little stop but is rightfully praised. Coming from Southern California, I found Eduardo's comparable to the tacos shops in socal and Mexico. I got the carne asada tacos and they exceeded expectations. I wish we had the opportunity to try more, but we were there only for the afternoon and this is Eduardo's last season open. They anticipate to close around thanksgiving, so go to this iconic spot while you still can!

Always Top Quality and Superb quality Gonna miss the…read moreburritos We have been going to Eduardo's for years Thank you

I loved the unpretentious island vibe here (great artwork, good food, friendly locals). Everyone…read morein our party of 4 enjoyed our lunches! After all, the surfer dude at Ride the Wind recommended this place for lunch. FISH...unless you are allergic-let me recommend the fish. We had different fish prepared different ways & they were all good. I'm not sure how busy this place gets during tourist season, but today it was an awesome stop to refresh and have some good fish!

We were looking for a good sandwich spot for lunch and Jason's came highly recommended, but…read moreunfortunately it didn't live up to the hype. We ordered the BBQ sandwich and the Cheesesteak, and both were dry and underwhelming. Service was also disappointing -- our waiter was slow, neglectful, and apparently lost our ticket. Another employee had to bring us the bill. Overall, the experience just felt disorganized and pitiful. Maybe this is more of a seafood place, and we ordered the wrong things, but based on our lunch experience we probably wouldn't return for sandwiches.

Love, love, love this locally owned coffee shop on Ocracoke Island. My sister and I go to the OBX a…read morefew times a year and every couple years we go over to Ocracoke. This is ALWAYS our first stop on the island as soon as we get off the ferry. The food is homemade, and the drinks are handcrafted while you wait. The ambiance is everything you'd want on an island: luscious jasmine hanging all over the front door, creaking floorboards under your feet, a homey inside feel, a great outside patio (with more jasmine!) with lots of seating and sunshine. They sell merch as well, so be sure to pick up a shirt or mug.

Meh. Nothing to write home about here EXCEPT the amazing fruit tart they serve WITH the coffee or…read morelatte or whatever. Seriously the tart is worth the trip in and of itself. Service is meh.