Restaurants in Kitty Hawk, NC: Seafood Specialties & Steam Bars

If seafood is half the reason you came to the Outer Banks on vacation, you’re in luck. Kitty Hawk, NC, restaurants focusing on seafood are some of the best restaurants on the Outer Banks. You’ll enjoy fish, crab, shrimp, clams, scallops, oysters and more in these Kitty Hawk restaurants. Ask your server what’s in season to ensure that the seafood you order is fresh and local. 

Black Pelican Oceanfront Cafe

Seafood Specialties & Steam Bars in Kitty Hawk, NC
3848 N.Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 4, Kitty Hawk
(252) 261-3171

Housed in a former U.S. Lifesaving Station and full of character and rustic charm, the Black Pelican is on the Beach Road, directly across from the ocean. They have a deck bar with great ocean views and, of course, lots of fresh seafood on the menu. Choose from steamed seafood, steaks or pizza from the wood-fired brick oven, a locals' favorite. Each night they offer...read more

Housed in a former U.S. Lifesaving Station and full of character and rustic charm, the...read more

Ocean Boulevard Bistro and Martini Bar

Seafood Specialties & Steam Bars in Kitty Hawk, NC
4700 N. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 2.5, Kitty Hawk
(252) 261-2546

Ocean Boulevard is a casual yet upscale restaurant, which means you can enjoy a special evening out in the comfort of your sandals. They are, after all, just steps away from the ocean. Ocean Boulevard’s culinary team serves an American bistro-style menu that has been praised in Southern Living magazine as well as The Washington Post. The menu changes seasonally but always includes beautiful preparations...read more

Ocean Boulevard is a casual yet upscale restaurant, which means you can enjoy a special...read more

Rundown Cafe

Seafood Specialties & Steam Bars in Kitty Hawk, NC
5218 N. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 1, Kitty Hawk
(252) 255-0026

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

Rundown Cafe serves island cuisine in a casual atmosphere. The food is a...read more

The Pony and the Boat Comfort Kitchen

Seafood Specialties & Steam Bars in Kitty Hawk, NC
3712 N. Croatan Highway, Unit A, The Bypass, MP 4.5, Kitty Hawk
(252) 715-2991

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