Restaurants - Buxton & Frisco
This page provides information for restaurants in Buxton and Frisco, NC on the Outer Banks.
Diamond Shoals Restaurant
- 46843 N.C. Highway 12
- Buxton
- (252) 995-5217
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Diamond Shoals is a restaurant, seafood market and sushi bar known for its friendly atmosphere and friendlier staff. It’s open seven days a week for breakfast lunch and dinner. Be sure to try their award-winning clam chowder. Newly renovated, Diamond Shoals features a new lounge and Hatteras Island’s only sushi bar serving sushi every night. You can finally get a mixed drink on Hatteras Island, and Diamond Shoals has all ABC permits! Diamond Shoals has a beautiful seafood market that is open every day with large selection of fresh, local seafood. Catering for all your events or family gatherings is available; choose from sushi, fresh seafood or from their vast menu of options.
Angelo’s Pizza
- 46903 N.C. Highway 12
- Buxton
- (252) 995-6364
Angelo’s is a casual eatery that serves Italian-inspired favorites like pizza, calzones, subs, spaghetti, lasagna, a variety of appetizers and daily specials. This is a great place to take the family because it’s laid back enough for kids and there is a super-cool game room with more than 30 games attached to the seating area. It’s open for lunch and dinner every day except Sunday year-round.
Burger Burger
- 46903 N.C. Highway 12
- Buxton
- (252) 995-0065
Burger Burger specializes in freshly ground, hand-shaped burgers. There’s a variety of burgers to choose from, but the local’s favorite seems to be the Smile Burger with cheese that’s been crisped on the grill. They also offer seafood sandwiches, wings, fresh salads, fries, onion hoops, sweet potato fries and hand-dipped and hand-spun milkshakes. Burger Burger and Angelo’s Pizza share a building, and together they make a real crowd-pleasing combo. There’s an arcade here, too.
Buxton Munch Company
- 47365 N.C. Highway 12, Osprey Shopping Center
- Buxton
- (252) 995-5502
Buxton Munch has been rockin’ the island’s lunch boxes since 1999. Buxton Munch Company serves big portions of good eats at great prices. The wraps and quesadillas are stand outs, and real fruit smoothies are so good it’s hard to choose. There are also gourmet salads, munchies (beer-battered onion rings, egg rolls, wings), sandwiches, burgers, seafood, fish tacos and excellent vegetarian fare. From March through New Year’s Eve, Buxton Munch is open for lunch Monday through Saturday for take-out or to eat in. And they’re open for dinner in June, July and August. Eating in is fun because this place is lively, the background music is good and the people are friendly.
Capt’n Rolo’s Raw Bar & Grill
- 53060 N.C. Highway 12
- Frisco
- (252) 995-3663
Fresh local seafood is the catch of the day at Cap’n Rolo’s. From fresh fish to clams, oysters, shrimp and scallops to mussels, crab legs and crawdads, they can satisfy a seafood craving. Fish tacos and great big seafood baskets (served with pasta salad or fries, cole slaw and hushpuppies) are some of the menu favorites. How about a frog leg basket? If you’re not in the mood for seafood, the menu has sandwiches, half-pound burgers, salads and a great selection of appetizers. Cap’n Rolo’s is open for lunch and dinner until 11 p.m. every day in the summer, and there’s a kids’ menu. Take-out orders are welcome. The bar serves beer, wine and liquor and is a good place to hang out to watch TV with friends or listen to occasional live music.
Cool Wave Ice Cream Shoppe
- 47095 Buxton Back Road
- Buxton
- (252) 995-6628
Cool Wave has it all when it comes to cool treats. They offer soft-serve ice cream and hand-scooped ice cream and all the good things that can be made with those — sundaes, banana splits, milk shakes and more. They also make their own homemade waffle cones, and you really can taste the difference. You can play corn hole for free outside.
Fatty’s
- 46618 N.C. Highway 12
- Buxton
- (252) 995-FATT
Fatty’s is a kayak-tour business that also sells ice cream. They sell 24 flavors of Hershey’s ice cream as well as shaved ice and smoothies. Their milkshakes are hand-blended and therefore very thick and delicious. You’ll find it next to Daydreams.
Frisco Sandwich Company
- 53674 N.C. Highway 12
- Frisco
- (252) 995-DELI (3354)
Frisco Sandwich Company serves quick, healthy fare for people on the go. It’s fast, but we can’t call it fast food because it’s all prepared with care and fine attention to flavor. You wouldn’t find house-made potato chips and homemade ice cream sandwiches at any fast food joint. Frisco Sandwich Company serves specialty sandwiches, paninis, wraps, burgers, salads, smoothies and ice cream. They sell sliced deli meats and cheeses, and if you’re in a big hurry they have just-made sandwiches ready to grab and go. They are also featuring their own made-to-perfection BBQ now. Seating is available indoors or at picnic tables outside. Ask about the Beach Box, which includes four sandwiches and sides. FSC is also a cool spot to hang out — drink coffee, watch surf videos, kick back on the leather sofa and pick the house guitar, throw a game of horse shoes or Corn hole, enjoy good music and friendly people. Frisco Sandwich Company is open for lunch every day. It’s located across from the Ramp 49 beach access. They also offer a catering business known as Catering Company of Hatteras Island.
Hurricane Heather’s
- 46948 N.C. Highway 12
- Buxton
- (252) 995-3060
New owners have brightened up and enlivened the old Finnegan’s Restaurant in Buxton and renamed it Hurricane Heather’s. The atmosphere is clean, fun and family oriented, and there’s more seating now, in booths, at tables or at one of the two bars (one is a raw bar). Hurricane Heather’s serves lunch and dinner, stays open late in the season and has live entertainment some weekends. The menu covers all the basics — appetizers, seafood, sandwiches, burgers, entrees, children’s offerings — and there are always daily specials. Hurricane Heather’s serves a full bar and has numerous TVs to keep you entertained during your visit. It’s in a great location, right at the entrance to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.
Inn on Pamlico Sound
- 49684 N.C. Highway 12
- Buxton
- (252) 995-7030, (800) PAMLICO
The Inn on Pamlico Sound is a casually elegant inn located on the banks of the Pamlico Sound. The intimate restaurant at the inn offers a fine dining experience overlooking the waters of the sound. Gourmet dining here features local seafood, organic beef and poultry, homemade soups, appetizers and desserts, an extensive wine and beer list and is vegetarian and vegan friendly. The menu changes nightly. The inn has the only restaurant on the island that accepts reservations. As seating is limited, reservations are recommended. The inn and its restaurant are both handicapped accessible.
Island Perks Bistro & Bar
- 58848 Marina Way, Hatteras Landing
- Hatteras Village
- (252) 986-1444
Island Perks has moved from Buxton to a new waterfront and marina-front location next to the ferry docks in Hatteras Village. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night with panoramic views of the Pamlico Sound. Full-service breakfast is served until 11:30 a.m. The lunch and dinner menus offer a wide range of prices and options, from down-home island fare to international cuisine to chop-house style dining in which side dishes are shared family style. The homemade desserts are a big deal here. The full-service bar offers martinis, a great wine list, beers, liquor, occasional entertainment and a late-night menu. The location is ideal for parties and events; contact Kim for information on renting the restaurant, catering or wedding cakes.
Orange Blossom Bakery
- 47206 N.C. Highway 12
- Buxton
- (252) 995-4109
Named for the orange trees that once grew on the property, the Orange Blossom is a Hatteras Island favorite for breakfast (and soon to be lunch). Everyone loves the Apple Uglies and the Meyer’s Rum Raisin Cinnamon Rolls, the double-dipped doughnuts and the pastries (the Apple Uglies and cinnamon rolls go fast, so get there early!). Orange Blossom offers just about any breakfast sandwich you could imagine, on biscuits, bagels, croissants, homemade wheat or white bread, in a burrito, you name it. You can even get a lox and cream cheese bagel. Orange Blossom serves certified fair-trade organic coffees and tea and sells its coffee by the pound. The homemade bread is for sale too. Seating is available inside or on the porch. Breakfast is served every day, and coming in mid-summer 2011 will be lunch, including sandwiches, high-end salads and many healthy options. When that happens, they’ll continue serving breakfast foods through the lunch hour for the benefit of the late risers. Orange Blossom is located just south of the entrance to the lighthouse.
Papa Nino’s
- 47365 N.C. Highway 12, Osprey Shopping Center
- Buxton
- (252) 995-0060
An offshoot of Avon’s popular Nino’s Pizza, Papa Nino’s serves lunch and dinner every day. They feature Nino’s famous pizza plus subs, sandwiches, appetizers and beer. They’re now offering an economical lunch buffet with pizza, pasta and a salad bar. Delivery is offered in Buxton and Frisco in the evenings.
Pop’s Raw Bar
- 48967 N.C. Highway 12
- Buxton
- (252) 995-7734
Pop’s is frequented by a lot of locals – a sure sign that the seafood meets local standards of excellence—and it’s a great place to have a real local experience. Across from Buxton Harbor, Pop’s specializes in steamed seafood, including shrimp, clams, oysters and crab legs. They also have more hearty fare, like burgers, subs, barbecue, seafood platters and a lot more. They’re open for lunch and dinner year-round, and they sometimes close on Sundays so call ahead. Pop’s serves beer, wine and liquor. They’re known for their great prices and great atmosphere.
Quarterdeck Restaurant
- 54214 N.C. Highway 12
- Frisco
- (252) 986-2425
Established in 1978, the Quarterdeck has been serving Hatteras Islanders for 33 years! This is a locally owned, casual, family-oriented restaurant specializing in seafood (try the crab cakes and stuffed flounder), char-grilled steaks and homemade desserts. A kids’ menu, beer, wine and a full bar are available. It’s open for lunch and dinner every day except Wednesday in season.
Rusty’s Surf and Turf
- 47355 N.C. Highway 12
- Buxton
- (252) 995-4184
Rusty’s Surf and Turf brings the bold flavors and colors of the tropics to Hatteras Island. Owner and chef Rusty Midgett, a native who left the island and honed his restaurant and kitchen experience in some of Philadelphia’s top restaurants, is inspired in the kitchen by the places he has traveled on surf trips – the Caribbean, the Mexican Riviera, the Pacific Rim. Let him surprise you with his creative preparations of fresh fish and local seafood and premium beef. Midgett gets a lot of his seafood directly from Hatteras Island docks. The restaurant is fun and colorful with cheerful local artwork. Rusty’s has a full bar and specializes in North Carolina hand-crafted beers, and there’s a fun bar/appetizer menu. Rusty’s serves dinner seven days a week in the summer and brunch on Sundays; call for off-season hours. It’s located between Natural Art Surf Shop and the ABC Store.
Sandbar and Grille
- 49252 N.C. Highway 12
- Buxton
- (252) 995-3413
Now in its 14th season, Sandbar and Grille is an island favorite. It’s a casual atmosphere restaurant with great food and an amazing view of the Pamlico Sound and every sunset. The menu is served all day so whether you feel like having a burger for dinner or a Shrimp and Crab Alfredo for lunch, they’re always available. Homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, fresh local seafood, ribs, steaks, pastas — its all good. Their ribs are said to be the best on the island. It’s open for lunch and dinner daily in the summer; call for off-season hours. There’s a game room downstairs for the kids and late-night entertainment at least once a week.
The Captain’s Table
- 47048 N.C. Highway 12
- Buxton
- (252) 995-3117
The focus of The Captain’s Table is seafood — steamed, broiled, fried — and owner Donna Scarborough knows where to get the freshest fish on the island. Her husband is a commercial fisherman, so you know she has the right connections. The Captain’s Table is a family-style, casual restaurant serving seafood, ribs, steaks, beer and wine and much more. Special menus for children and seniors are available. The restaurant is open from mid-March through Thanksgiving weekend. They serve dinner nightly in season (call for days of operation in the off-season) and lunch Monday through Friday.
The Catering Company
- 53674 N.C. Highway 12
- Frisco
- (252) 995-3354
The Catering Company, backed by the state-of-the-art restaurant kitchen at Frisco Sandwich Company, caters events of any size and style, from elaborate weddings to laid-back family reunions to professional corporate events. The professional and courteous staff is led by Tracy Morris, who has a wealth of experience in the catering and restaurant business.
The Gingerbread House
- 52175 N.C. Highway 12
- Frisco
- (252) 995-5204
The Gingerbread House is famous for its hearty breakfast and specialty pizzas. They’re open for breakfast until 11:30 a.m. serving traditional fare like eggs and omelets, French toast, biscuits, croissants, breakfast sandwiches and doughnuts. They serve pizza for dinner from 4:30 to 9 p.m. The pizzas are made on a delicious homemade crust with homemade sauce and a great array of toppings. Pizza is available for eat in or take-out. There’s also a salad bar. You also can pick up delicious homemade cakes and baked goods here; give them one-day notice on a specialty cake. The restaurant is open every day in the summer, but off-season and winter hours are cut back so definitely call ahead.
The Shipwreck Grill
- 46618 N.C. Highway 12
- Buxton
- (252) 995-5548
In a convenient location near several hotels on the north end of Buxton, The Shipwreck Grill serves breakfast, lunch and early dinner every day. Breakfast is served late, because that’s how vacationers roll, and the lunch menu is served through the early evening. The breakfast menu features all the traditional breakfast favorites and the lunch menu includes sandwiches, salads, cold plates, baskets and plenty of daily specials. This is a great place to sit down for a meal or to pick up a picnic to take to the beach.
The Space Between
- 50840 N.C. Highway 12
- Frisco
- (252) 995-5729
The Space Between is a full-service espresso bar serving all your favorite coffee drinks, Chai, tea and smoothies. There’s seating on the porch, and WiFi is available. This is also a fun boutique, with a wide variety of clothing, shoes, handmade hats, jewelry, purses and many more good things. It’s open year round.
Uncle Eddy’s Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Minigolf
- 46878 N.C. Highway 12
- Buxton
- (252) 995-4059
This is a great place to stop after a visit to the lighthouse. Uncle Eddy’s serves rich, delicious frozen custard and homemade ice cream, and there are more than 50 homemade flavors. They also have a gift shop with seashore-oriented souvenirs and trinkets. There are places to sit and relax while you enjoy your ice cream and the kids play unlimited rounds of golf. Be sure to say hello to the two parrots who live in the store.
