My husband and I had dinner there tonight. No wait. We got right in and were seated. We started with the duck poutine. Basically duck, French fries, cheese curd and gravy. Need I say more. One of there signature items. It was delicious!! I had the shrimp and grits and I must say it was the best I've ever eaten. My husband had the curry. He loved it, but kept stealing bites of my shrimp and grits. And he doesn't even really like grits. That says a lot in itself. We are already planning to go back before we go home so he can get his own order of shrimp and grits. read more

Don't let the outside fool you! Once inside, it is an absolute delight. We came here for drinks and an appetizer and everything was so good before we left, we made our dinner reservation for the next day with our entire party! The staff was attentive and very friendly. The cappuccino martini was to die for! Some of our favorites included the thai sweet chili calamari, oysters Rockefeller, shrimp and grits, lemon clams linguini and seafood augratin. Good food, good service, good location in Avon. Would highly recommend to others and definitely come back again! read more

One of the best parts of Pangea Tavern is you can walk out on the pier (for free with pager) while you wait for your table. Our wait time for a party of two on a Wednesday was only 20 mins. We took a quick stroll on the pier and by the time we came back our table was ready. Food was good, but not the best seafood I had in the area. It came out quick. We still hadn't finished our appetizers by the time our entrees came out. Wait staff was friendly and never left us hanging with an empty drink. It's a little pricier than other places in the area, but also a little nicer. 4/5 would recommend. read more

They introduced me to my favorite soda and my food was great. We love the shark room too.

We decided to stop at Pangea Tavern for a late lunch since they are one of the catering partners for Koru Beach Klub where we are thinking about having our wedding next year. The bartenders and waiters were very friendly when we walked in and the place looked great. The last time we had seen it was when Atlantic Coast Cafe was still in that location. The inside has been re-done and the screened in porch area looked amazing compared to the plastic walls that were there before. We both ordered drinks to start and crab dip for an appetizer. I had rum punch which was delicious, just enough alcohol. My fiancé ordered an Arnold Palmer which he liked, I thought it was a little too strong. The crab dip came with toasted points for dipping and was delicious. We are from Maryland so we're very picky about anything crab related, considering this was not Maryland style it was very good. For my meal I ordered a Reuben and it was great. Pretty hard to screw up a Reuben in my opinion but it was a large portion and had great flavor. The french fries were fantastic! They serve a shoestring french fry and give you enough for a small family, so yummy. My parents also happened to be having lunch there so I had a taste of their fish bites which were delicious, the mustard dipping sauce that comes with them is a perfect pairing. My mother was trying a few of their beers. The waitress was very helpful explaining the beers and choosing a few to sample. All in all I was not wowed enough to give 5 stars but they seem to be very consistent. I will definitely be visiting again. read more

Okay we start off by going there for lunch on June 29th which was a Thursday, the hostess greeted us and states to have a seat and someone will be taking our drink order. OKAY !! 15 minutes later Sergi came over and greeted us and asked us if we would like a beverage ?? WTF i was parched at that point. We gave him the order for our drinks and then gave Sergi our order for food which was instantly messed up. My daughter ordered the grilled cheese with bacon and i ordered some burger that was supposed to be a blackened burger with bbq sauce and some other stuff on it and my wife and son ordered their meals too. 20 minutes later the grilled cheese came out without the bacon and tasted like shit and my burger was drenched in Goldens Spicy Mustard which also tasted like shit. My wife's meal and sons meal were good though. Never going back read more

Went for "Flight Night" we intended to do drinks and an a quick bite but the menu sounded so good we stayed for dinner. We started with the crab ragouns and the chowder. Both were decent but nothing to write home about. I got the pasta special it was ok my husband got the Thai coconut shrimp dish again it was ok. Our daughter got the kids hot dog, came with AWESOME fries! The fries were probably the best part of our whole meal. I have 4 stars because the drinks and our waitress were great! read more

Good food and nice beach vacation atmosphere but, get there early even during the weekdays. It fills up quickly. Wonderful waitress too who is originally from Ukraine. Our daughter was adopted from Ukraine so we have a special love for the country. She did a great job and spoke very good English. I wish I had that multilingual talent. read more

Really surprised at some of the higher starred reviews of this restaurant. The service during our visit was excellent, so no complaints there. The fish tacos were different than the pictures posted here. There were no beans in the rice and the fish was already sliced. All the components of the tacos themselves were flavorless and would have been better if prepared with little effort from the kitchen. The crab cakes were canned crab, not fresh, which is concerning for an island that has so many other fresh seafood restaurants. The burger my husband got that was supposed to be medium was cooked to very well done. Alcoholic beverages were also overpriced for the sized and quality of alcohol used. Seems like there is a large overhead for lower quality ingredients. Will not be returning on our yearly visits with our groups. read more

We went to the Outer Banks last week and we went to this spot 3 times last week. I am a chef in new york and let me say that this place is top notch. Poke bowl was great, pork chop cooked perfectly along with the tuna. Broiled seafood done right. Consistency was spot on all 3 times and that's what really impressed me. Keep kicking ass cant wait till next year. Also wait staff was friendly and amazing. read more

Had an amazing experience at Pangea. The bartender was very attentive and the food was perfect. The owner came by to make sure everything was good for us. This place will definitely be on my list next time I am in town. Have the Duck Poutine !! read more

We had a group of eight for dinner and boy we had a lot of fun we sat out on the back porch area which was very nice that evening. Wednesday was half-off wine night which was nice and they have some really great local beers on tap also. A good family restaurant with lots of good food. read more

Wonderful food. Seafood and other dishes, chicken and other items when you've had all the seafood on the vacation you want.

last night our family, a table of 13 had dinner at Pangea. The staff at Pangea was friendly, courteous, well groomed, knowledgeable and helpful. Despite the fact that we were the last party of the night, we never felt rushed or a lacking of attention and care. The atmosphere was clean and on point with a good balance of beach/ocean themes. The side mounted fans provided an ocean-like breeze that kept the air refreshing. The menu was well varied, inclusive of discerning foodies as well as budget minded folks. All the meals ordered at our table received high marks. read more

I loved this place so much, my husband and I came here twice on our recent vacation to the OBX. Both times we had the most friendly and efficient servers. The first day we visited, the oyster po boy was on special, so my husband and I decided to split it. We took advantage of the $3 Monday beer special (which was a great deal, considering the amazing variety of beers on tap). When we came back for lunch the following Wednesday after fishing on the pier, we were craving the oyster po boy again, but realized it wasn't on the menu as a regular item. We asked our server about it, and after checking with the kitchen, they were able to make it for us which was awesome! This place has amazing food, drinks, and ambiance. Unfortunately due to the weather we couldn't take advantage of the beer garden, but it looked super cute. I also think it's cool they have a little pirate ship for kids to play on adjacent to the beer garden. Pangea Tavern is adult, kid, and dog friendly. :) read more

Pangea Tavern - oyster po boy (special) - New American Near Me - Avon, North Carolina

Great service and food! Ryan was an amazing server and his opera rendition of "happy birthday" was unforgettable!

Great food, service, and atmosphere. The fish bites and the steamer shrimp were great quality and value. The staff was very friendly and made you feel at home. read more

I will give it 4 stars for the bar and service, 3 for food. It was really just average, like every other place in Avon. I learned to take these high yelp ratings in Avon with a grain of salt (or sand). Our server was excellent she was friendly and on the spot with everything. We were a larger group of 7 and the place had quite a few people for a Tuesday night. We started with some Nachos and Calamari. I only had the Nachos and they were pretty good, just standard nachos. The bread they give before the meal is excellent though, sourdough and warm. Very tasty. I ordered the Gorgonzola crusted steak. I should have known that this isn't the kinda place to order a steak. While the cook was decent (med rare), the steak was relatively flavorless and still tough to chew. It was supposed to come with a Merlot sauce but it was either baked in to the gorgonzola or just left off. I didn't finish it. I did order fries instead of mashed potatoes but still got mashed. I was hungry and I ate them, they were ok. Just regular garlic mashed. Most everyone else ordered sandwiches and I think this is a place to order those and skip the entree options. For $28 it was a really pitiful excuse for a NY strip. We then sat at the bar, and it was $3 draft specials which was great and they have a good beer selection. The bartender was friendly. But some of the bar patrons were interesting and one was just a sloppy drunk redneck (no short supply of them around this area). But that wasn't the bar's fault they did stop serving him. Overall, great service, mediocre food. But for this area your options are limited. read more

Good food, great service, awesome place for a rehearsal dinner for our daughter! Try Tuesday Brewsday!

Came here in a cold night at around six with three other friends. Was seated right away. The restaurant is small a cozy and has a large outside eating area. Wait staff was attentive and friendly. Our party ordered the NY strip, the Parmesan crusted Mahi special, shrimp tacos, and seafood pasta. Seafood was all fresh and plentiful. The steak was perfectly cooked medium well. I ordered the seafood pasta. It came with a half dozen mussels, six scallops, and about a dozen shrimp. The seafood was cooked in a rich cream sauce. Shrimp were perfectly cooked and not chewy. Scallops were larger than expected and were soft and flavorful. Mussels were OK, somewhat small but I didn't mind. We finished the meal with Key Lime Pie, Creme Brûlée, and the apple dumpling. Creme brûlée was soft, creamy, and perfectly sweet. The Apple dumpling was huge and comes with two scoops of ice cream, could easily be split among two people. The Key Lime pie was homemade and balanced with tartness and sweet. Overall a great find on a cold night and will definitely be back! read more

Pangea Tavern - Seafood pasta was delicious!!! - New American Near Me - Avon, North Carolina

The food was great, just came in big quantities. Also was super loud inside. But other than that it was great, and there was a place for kids to hang out. read more

Great place for a family friendly atmosphere and dinner. The shark decor is great and not at all tacky. The fish tacos are definitely something to come back for. Great place for a delicious meal read more

Someone ran up to my wife outside after she asked for a recommendation in a store for a good seafood restaurant. They highly recommended Pangea Tavern. We were not disappointed. Great ambiance inside, with some bar seating one side and a beer garden outside. Weather was not great so we sat inside. Everyone at our table was impressed with their food. This is by far one of the best seafood restaurants we have tried while on the outer banks. Show your receipt at the pier and you get to walk the Avon pier for free. read more

My family did our annual "vacation family dinner" here on Friday. We arrived around 5:00 PM and had no problem with getting a table. Their alcohol menu is decently sized and the beer is priced well. They have a few speciality drinks for those who aren't beer lovers. We received a few appetizers-the crab dip and onion rings. Our menu choices ranged from the spaghetti squash and salmon, to fried shrimp, and their crab cakes. The food was good, came out quickly, and was all correct. The only reason the restaurant is receiving 4 stars is because the food was not as flavorful as one would have hoped. read more

Everything was perfect. We weren't there for lunch, I got the veggies burger and my husband got a crab cake sandwich. It was served with tons of fries and so very good! It was a little pricey, but other than that everything was great! read more

There were some things I really liked about our late lunch here, and some that I liked a bit less. Our waitress was excellent. She was attentive, but not clingy, and she did a great job of explaining the specials, and generally managing things. My husband got a grouper sandwich- or flounder- I cannot recall. The fish was cooked very well, and the fries were good as well. I got the fish bites. These were kind of ridiculously small. They were crisp and tasty, but the portion was smaller than we expected given the price. So in terms of their food I think they were overpriced. Thing is they had excellent service. My husband ordered a beer which they found out they had run out of after drawing him half a cup- they offered this to him free, along with another one. He didn't want another but they gave it to us anyway, and seemed genuinely apologetic about having promised to have something and then running out. So by the end of our lunch, charmed by our waitress and placated by the beer we didn't care so much about the minute fish bites and pricey starters. The fish sandwich was really good. I will be going back- and ordering more carefully. read more

We had a great meal - everyone enjoyed their food and the variety offered. Huge portions! Server was friendly and helpful. Shrimp and crab bisque, Shrimp and Grits, Tacos, Pork Chops, Crab Legs, and Pasta fra Diavolo were all delicious. They do not take reservations (not unusual for the beach) so did have a 30 minute wait for our larger party, and they do not split checks (which is stated on the menu). Nice selection of beer and cocktails. Would definitely return. read more

Five starts for super friendly staff. Four stars for food. Just not that great of a selection in my opinion but awesome place for dogs and to jump in and out of the beach before and after ! read more

Great food, great atmosphere, great service and they take reservations and easily accommodate large groups.

We are from Delaware..stopped here on a whim...the service and drinks were on point...the shrimp and grits and mushrooms ravioli was on point ....really no negatives all.positives read more

We love, love, love this place. Folks are super friendly, the food and drink are top-notch, and it just has an overall happy vibe. Seafood is fresh and the bar is innovative. As my husband says, we'd be regulars if we lived down here. read more

The food was great and come out relatively quick! Nice discounts on wine on Wednesdays! Perfect atmosphere, so nice inside love itttt!!! All around, very good. read more

Save your money - avoid this place. Went with our family to this place on July 28 for dinner. Our server was very nice. The food, however, was literally the worst I've ever eaten at a restaurant. Everything: super bland. Shrimp were so overdone that we wondered if the chef was microwaving back there. Ordered the curry, which tasted like wet rice and bland coconut milk. Do they have salt in this restaurant's kitchen? The seafood pasta was the same story. Also, the fried fish combo was super overdone, soggy, and the fish still had its skin on. Just an amazingly depressing meal, especially considering that the food all looked good - but don't be deceived. Sorry, Pangea. Yuck. read more

Visited this restaurant last week when we were on vacation. The food and the service were excellent. The employees are all super friendly. The food came out very quickly and was tasty. I wish I lived closer so I could visit more often but I will be sure to stop by next time I go on vacation. read more

Great place phenomenal food. We visited pangea tonight very cold and windy outside we were planning to eat at the open lanai but we decided to stay in and we had the best meal ever we love the fresh shrimp amd the vegan dishes were amazing. Also shrimp and grits so good rich amd delicious sauce. They were very busy but the service was great read more

Great spot, awesome food, super friendly staff! Tons of beers on tap, one of the best in the area. Fish bites and Tuna poke bowl was great!

Fresh and delicious appetizers my family loved the clams Au lemon but entrees were so much better Fish tacos great presentation and Fresh mahi full of flavor the steak and pork chops were cooked perfect I had crab cakes with wild rice and and creole mayonnaise service was great and the beer on tap is just PURE NC LOVE try to get there early my first time there but defensively not the last read more

We ate our last beach meal there on Friday. I had chicken wrap and my husband had Philly cheese steak. Everything was delicious. The french fries are fabulous! The service was outstanding. We will definitely go there again when at the OB. Oh, they are dog friendly on the patio that's a real plus! read more

Great food, cocktails and friendly service in a well spaced out setting. Highly recommend the grouper bites.

We had dinner at Pangea Tavern while we were staying in Avon. We always get fish bites as an appetizer (flounder was fish of the day) with a zesty mustard dipping sauce. Lightly battered and delicious. My entree was prepared perfectly: two crab cakes with virtually no filler, garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed squash and carrots. The Dark and Stormy disappeared way too quickly. We finished by having the housemade key lime pie. The pie was decadent and gone in no time. All absolutely fresh and delicious. Service was charming and attentive. The menu has something for everyone, and I would highly recommend it. read more