Twiddy & Company
The holiday season is in full swing, and some will be so lucky to spend their holiday on the Outer Banks! Whether you’re here for Christmas, New Year’s, or both, you may wonder where you can get a tasty meal for the whole family. Of course, we must recommend some of our favorite restaurants, like Aqua, NC Coast Grill & Bar, and Steamers. Below, you will find some fabulous restaurant recommendations for lunch or dinner on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day!
Kelly’s Outer Banks Catering
1004 9th Ave, Kill Devil Hills, NC (252) 441-4116
The Fresh Market
500 S. Croatan Hwy, Ste 5000, Nags Head, NC (252) 255-5022
Harris Teeter
601 Currituck Clubhouse Dr, Corolla, NC (252) 453-0153
5400 N. Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC (252) 261-2220
2012 S. Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC (252) 449-9191
Outer Banks Boil Company
785 Sunset Blvd. D, Corolla, NC (252) 453-6578
3701 N. Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC (252) 715-2744
Publix
1530 N. Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC (252) 255-5006
OBX Restaurants Open for the Holidays
Treating yourself to a night out is always fun, but even more so around the holidays. Our local restaurants are taking it to the next level with dining experiences that are sure to make the season bright! You may want to call ahead; many restaurants are taking reservations for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day.
Cosmo’s Pizza Corolla
(252) 453-4666
Open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
Agave Roja
(252) 453-3480
Open New Year’s Eve
Whalehead Brewery
(252) 597-1396
Open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
*12/12-12/23: Visit 3 times during their 12 days of Christmas and get a Whalehead Brewery tree ornament.
Northern Outer Banks Brewing Company
(252) 207-1890
Open New Year’s Eve
Metropolis
(252) 453-6167
Open New Year’s Eve
Island Smoothie
(252) 453-4545
Open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
Restaurants Open in Duck
Aqua Restaurant
(252) 261-9700
Open New Year’s Eve
Bangkok Thai-Sushi
(252) 715-1228
Open New Year’s Day
Duck Deli
(252) 261-3354
Open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day
Donutz on a Stick & Ice Cream
(252) 261-0484
Open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
Blue Point
(252) 261-8090
Open New Year’s Eve
Duck’s Cottage Coffee & Bookshop
(252) 261-5510
Open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day
Duck Donuts
(252) 480-3304
Open Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
Lifesaving Station at the Sanderling
(252) 449-6654
Open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day
Village Table and Tavern
(252) 715-1414
Open Christmas Eve (Lunch) and New Year’s Eve
Roadside Bar & Grill
(252) 261-5729
Open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
NC Coast Grill & Bar
(252) 261-8666
Open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day
Sweet T’s Coffee, Beer & Wine
(252) 480-2326
Open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day
Tullio’s Pastry Shop & Bakery
(252) 261-7112
Open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
Vine & Board
(252) 715-2300
Open Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
Cosmo’s Pizzeria
(252) 261-8388
Open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day
Sanya Sushi Bar Japanese and Chinese Cuisine
(252) 261-1946
Open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day
Shipwrecks Taphouse
(252) 261-7800
Open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day
Bad Bean Baja Grill
(252) 261-1300
Open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day
Barefoot Bernie’s Tropical Grill & Bar
(252) 261-1008
Open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day
Barrier Island Bagels
(252) 715-2830
Open New Year’s Day
I Got Your Crabs
(252) 449-2483
Open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day
Outer Banks Boil Company
(252) 715-2744
Open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
Black Pelican Restaurant
(252) 261-3171
Open New Year’s Eve
Steamers
(252) 261-0224
Open Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
Pok’s Art Asia Fusion Kitchen
(252) 715-4421
Open New Year’s Day
Stack’em High Pancakes and So Forth
(252) 261-8221
Open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day
Trio Restaurant & Market
(252) 261-0277
Open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day
Vilai Thai Kitchen
(252) 441-8424
Open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day
Jolly Roger
(252) 441-6530
Open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day
Duck Donuts
(252) 480-3320
Open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day
Fuji Japanese Steakhouse Hibachi & Sushi Bar
(252) 449-0628
Open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day
Noosa Beach Grill
(252) 715-6393
Open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day
Thai Room
(252) 441-1180
Open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day
Mulligans Raw Bar & Grille
(252) 715-6393
Open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day
Blue Moon
(252) 261-2583
Open New Year’s Eve
Captain George’s Seafood Restaurant
(252) 480-6677
Open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day
The 12 Bars of Christmas
Celebrate the season with this collection of festive pop-up bars on the Outer Banks. Twelve OBX establishments have gotten into the holiday spirit, each with a different theme. Special holiday food and drink menus are available. The 12 Bars of Christmas are located throughout Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, and Manteo.
Corolla Christmas Village
Each Friday and Saturday night in December, various local food trucks will be available at Corolla Christmas Village. Grab a bite to eat as you enjoy the festive winter wonderland in Historic Corolla Village.
Looking for fun things to do on the Outer Banks in December?
It may be the off-season, but there is plenty to do on the OBX in December! If you’re celebrating the holidays on the Outer Banks, whether dining out at one of these fantastic restaurants or cooking for your family at your home or rental home, we wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at Twiddy & Company! Cheers to a happy and healthy New Year.