Restaurants in Kitty Hawk, NC, offer a little something for everyone, and you can be sure that you’ll find crowd-pleasing, kid-friendly American-style fare in almost every single one. What do we mean by American fare? Burgers, hot dogs, steaks, chicken, pasta, seafood, sandwiches, fries and foods of that nature are what we have in mind. You’ll find all of these and more at most of the restaurants in Kitty Hawk, NC.
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American & Family Oriented in Kitty Hawk, NC
3712 N. Croatan Highway, Unit A, The Bypass, MP 4.5, Kitty Hawk
Sister restaurant to the beloved Paper Canoe restaurant in Duck, The Pony and the Boat Comfort Kitchen offers the consistency and high food quality of the Paper Canoe with more casual fare and a low-key vibe. Settle in for a comfort-based dinners at the bar, in a cozy booth or in the dining room, where tables can be configured for groups large and small. The focus of the menu is to offer a fresh, elevated take on comfort food: fried chicken, fresh seafood, chicken pot pie, Southern-style sides and more. The kitchen is committed to top-quality ingredients to include all-natural chicken, grass-fed N.C.-raised beef, local and regional seafood, local produce and more. Take-out is available. The restaurant serves beer, wine and spirits, including an extensive list of bourbons.
Sister restaurant to the beloved Paper Canoe restaurant in Duck, The Pony and the Boat Comfort Kitchen offers the consistency and high food quality of the Paper Canoe with more casual fare and a low-key vibe. Settle in for a comfort-based dinners at the bar, in a cozy booth or in the dining room, where tables can be configured for groups large and small. The...read more
Sister restaurant to the beloved Paper Canoe restaurant in Duck, The Pony and the Boat...read more
American & Family Oriented in Kitty Hawk, NC
Hurricane Mo’s is just steps from the ocean and has an intimate, beachy atmosphere. It's open year round, and you can find fresh seafood, steaks, chicken, pasta and sandwiches. Daily specials are offered at lunch and dinner. Kids will be happy with the selections on their children’s menu. They have a full bar and happy hour specials from 3 to 5 p.m., including 15-cent shrimp,...read more
American & Family Oriented in Kitty Hawk, NC
If you like eating locally caught fresh blue crabs, this place is for you. Family-owned and operated by Currituck commercial fishermen, this restaurant brings the freshest catch straight from their boats to your table. Inside, there's a total of 50 feet of stainless steel bar where you can dine in or take home a bushel for the family. In addition to crabs and oysters, live...read more
American & Family Oriented in Kitty Hawk, NC
Jimmy’s is a popular vacationer's destination now entering its 22nd season. They offer a variety of Outer Banks seafood and more than 100 tempting items, local fresh fish delivered daily, homemade soups and made-from-scratch desserts. With kid-friendly buffets, keto and vegetarian options and more, Jimmy's has something for every diner. When it comes to seafood, the owner says "size does matter," so dig...read more
American & Family Oriented in Kitty Hawk, NC
John's Drive-In is famous for its milkshakes. Locals and tourists alike are addicted, making this a busy stop, but the speedy service moves things right along. The only thing that might take a while is choosing what kind of shake to have since they have a long list of flavors including fruit and other sweet choices. Try a combination like banana-peanut butter-chocolate, and...read more
American & Family Oriented in Kitty Hawk, NC
Originally from Sicily, Josephine's owner, Josephine Caggese, has decades of experience as a chef and brings her passion for authentic Sicilian cuisine to every dish. Josephine's menu is updated weekly and a recent menu featured four-cheese ravioli and stuffed eggplant among the appetizers; a Palermo Pear salad of romaine, goat cheese, pears, cranberries and walnuts drizzled with ginger sesame seed dressing; an entree,...read more
American & Family Oriented in Kitty Hawk, NC
Longboards is a casual dining spot for lunch and dinner. Choose from seafood, chicken, pasta, pizza, wings, sandwiches and salads. They offer their full menu nightly until 1 a.m, one of the few spots on the OBX offering late night food. Two different daily happy hours get you 30% off appetizers – the first is from 3 to 6 p.m. and the second is from...read more
American & Family Oriented in Kill Devil Hills and Kitty Hawk, NC
You know the familiar golden-arched brand with a reputation for long providing the nation with hamburgers, chicken nuggets, french fries and other fast-food classics. McDonald's has a few locations on the Outer Banks, so you're never too far from a Big Mac when the craving strikes. Their convenient placement along the highway also makes stopping by easy and takes no time out of reaching your...read more
American & Family Oriented in Kitty Hawk, NC
Outer Bean is more than just a coffee shop serving both local and fair trade varieties of java. They are a one-stop shop for the health-conscious individual. From sourcing bread and vegetables locally, to repurposing their leftover organic matter back to the local co-op, you will find a sense of community in this coffee shop that also serves delicious and healthy meals and...read more
American & Family Oriented in Kitty Hawk, NC
This popular pizza chain has made a name for itself by using high-quality ingredients to make their pies. They offer all the favorite toppings plus specialty pizzas like spinach alfredo and barbecue chicken and bacon. Also on the menu are side dishes including wings, cheese sticks and chicken strips. You can pick up an order at their Kitty Hawk location. Papa John’s delivers...read more
American & Family Oriented in Kitty Hawk, NC
Rundown Cafe serves island cuisine in a casual atmosphere. The food is a fusion of Pacific Rim and Caribbean flavors, and they have a substantial menu of vegetarian options. Upstairs you'll find an authentic surf bar with a super large ocean-view deck where you'll find live music in season. This is a great family-friendly restaurant since the menu is very affordable and there...read more
American & Family Oriented in Kitty Hawk, NC
Sharky's OBX Grill is a go-to for to-go breakfast and lunch. It's ultra-convenient to the Kitty Hawk beach accesses, making it the perfect spot to stock your beach-day cooler. The breakfast menu includes hearty options like breakfast burritos, biscuits and gravy and biscuit sandwiches and healthy options like yogurt and granola. Lunch brings in burgers, cheesesteaks, wraps and sandwiches, all hefty enough to fuel a...read more
American & Family Oriented in Kitty Hawk, NC
Spanky's Grille is a casual, family-friendly restaurant with an interesting decor complete with monkeys. It also happens to be very affordable. The locals love the hand-formed burgers, homemade crab cakes, fresh hamburger steaks, grilled chicken, chili-cheese fries and hot dogs. Ask about the Viking Burger challenge. Spanky's is open for lunch year round and for dinner on Thursday through Saturday nights in the...read more