Top Best American Restaurants in Wanchese

"Blue Moon Beach Grill is, in its own words, “a quirky, fun-filled dining experience,” and we couldn’t agree more, except to add the descriptions delicious, friendly and affordable. Family-owned, they serve a great mix of Southern comfort food, fresh, local seafood and creative lunch and dinner specials. Menu favorites include the fish tacos, shrimp and grits, crab cakes, and the Philly cheesesteak."

"Once in a blue moon, you get to taste life on a sandbar," say the folks at this laidback spot, which serves up a boatload of seafood offerings alongside a long list of cocktails and nostalgic beachy décor (think buoy garland and surfboards everywhere)."

"If you love breakfast food (and who doesn’t really) then you will love Sam & Omie’s menu in the morning. One of the oldest restaurants on the Outer Banks, the establishment was originally founded with the goal of providing a filling early morning meal for the fisherman who had a long day on the water ahead of them. Sam & Omie’s has all of your breakfast favorites including omelets, hash browns, hotcakes, and more."

"The location has close proximity to the ocean and a deep-rooted fishing culture. Local fishermen have been coming here for generations to grab some traditional breakfast quick appetizer bites and burgers. Despite being a well-known breakfast joint, you can still find the restaurant open from 7 a.m."

"Best crab cake sandwich I've ever had, and the tuna steak is unbelievable. Jamie was an amazing server and even though I haven't been in almost..."

"South Beach Grille has been a family-owned and -operated restaurant on the Outer Banks for more than 30 years. They recently closed their full-service restaurant at milepost 15.5 and have moved to a smaller location at milepost 13 to focus on take-out, delivery and catering. South Beach Takeout, Catering & Delivery prepares creative appetizers, sandwiches, salads, soups, wraps, tacos, salads, bowls and sides, focusing on...read more"

"Great portion sizes, excellent flavors, and delivered exactly when they said. It was hot and fresh. Great full entre size for half the price of a nice sit down..."

"Serving breakfast all day long plus lunch and dinner, T.L.'s offers home-style food and attracts its fair share of regular customers. The menu features rib-sticking breakfast fare, steaks and seafood, plus there are numerous lunch and dinner specials and a salad bar. The cakes and pies are homemade."

"Manteo’s quaint downtown houses the Lost Colony Brewery and Cafe, where the only beers on tap are specialties such as Buxton Brown Ale, Kitty Hawk Blonde, Hatteras Red and Manteo Porter. Paul Charron started his dream of brewing beer at the former Full Moon Cafe in 2011 with 80-gallon pots. Now, a new facility in Stumpy Point cranks out more than 1,000 gallons of English ales being served in more than 60 restaurants from Corolla to Manteo at the height of the summer season."

"The Lost Colony Brewery and Cafe sits in the heart of downtown Manteo and offers a selection of over a half-dozen beers brewed in house. You can even find steaks, crabcakes, and scallops on the menu!"

"Outer Banks Brewing Station has an ever-changing list of award-winning house-made beers that serve as the cornerstone of their innovative style. Multiple year winners of the Taste of the Beach People's Choice Award, their outstanding chefs have created an Outer Banks–inspired fusion menu using regionally available products from local fish and produce to North Carolina meats. Pastry chef Tina Mackenzie bakes the house bread and...read moreOuter Banks Brewing Station has an ever-changing list of award-winning house-made beers that serve as...read more"

"North Carolina is well-known for its abundance of outstanding breweries, and the Outer Banks Brewing Station is no exception. In addition to enjoying their creative, hand-crafted brews, you can also order some fantastic food. They serve lunch, dinner, and brunch, so stop by anytime for an unforgettable dining experience."

"While it's not technically in Nags Head, this brewpub in neighboring Kill Devil Hills is worth a stop: Their handcrafted beers are made on-site in a wind-powered brewery. Plus, they serve wine and cocktails for those few who aren't riding the craft brew train."

"Outer Banks Olive Oil Co. carries more than 60 olive oils, infused and fused oils and balsamic vinegars for tasting and purchase every day. The oils and vinegars are decanted into beautiful bottles that can be refilled at the store. The staff is knowledgeable about the products and can recommend surprising and delicious flavor combinations."

"Booty Treats Ice Cream & Shave Ice offers authentic Hawaiian Shave Ice, old-fashioned malts, milkshakes and sundaes, as well as a variety of tasty Booty original favorites like the Booty Freeze, a unique blend of Mini-Melts ice cream and Hawaiian Shave Ice, a combination only found at Booty Treats!. In addition to their original spot in Nags Head, Booty Treats now has a second location on...read more"

"If you’re looking for delicious shaved ice, old fashioned malts, milkshakes, frozen yogurt or sundaes, Booty Treats at MP 10.5 in Nags Head has you covered. But if you’ve never been here before, there’s one thing you just have to try…the Booty Freeze. This Booty Treats original is a mouthwatering combination of shaved ice and dip-n-dot style mini-melts with any flavor combination you desire."

"You can have it all at this creamery and bakery in Nags Head. Enjoy cookies and a glass of milk or an ice cream cone – or put them all together in a shake known as a Combine. Cookies & Cream serves ice cream and milk from Homestead Creamery in...read more"

"If you’re looking for delicious and traditional Southern fare on the Outer Banks, stop by Sooey’s BBQ & Rib Shack. With locations in Corolla and Nags Head, they're proud to offer their famous Carolina barbecue. They specialize in authentic Eastern North Carolina-style pulled pork barbecue, slow-smoked ribs, beef brisket and Southern fried chicken."

"Sooey BBQ & Rib Shack is a local, North Carolina barbeque chain with locations in Corolla, Duck, and Nags Head. The restaurant chain is known for having some of the best Carolina BBQ and bone suckin’ ribs around. The Nags Head location is situated along South Virginia Dare Trail between the shimmering Atlantic Ocean and Jockey’s Ridge State Park."

"If you love breakfast food (and who doesn’t really) then you will love Sam & Omie’s menu in the morning. One of the oldest restaurants on the Outer Banks, the establishment was originally founded with the goal of providing a filling early morning meal for the fisherman who had a long day on the water ahead of them. Sam & Omie’s has all of your breakfast favorites including omelets, hash browns, hotcakes, and more."

"The location has close proximity to the ocean and a deep-rooted fishing culture. Local fishermen have been coming here for generations to grab some traditional breakfast quick appetizer bites and burgers. Despite being a well-known breakfast joint, you can still find the restaurant open from 7 a.m."

"Best crab cake sandwich I've ever had, and the tuna steak is unbelievable. Jamie was an amazing server and even though I haven't been in almost..."