3 Best Restaurants in The North Carolina Coast, North Carolina

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We've compiled the best of the best in The North Carolina Coast - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Captain's Kitchen

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The seafood doesn't get fresher than the fried bounty you'll find at this celebrated food truck. Expect a half-pound of shrimp on your shrimp burger, or opt for seasonal specials like a softshell crab or crab cake sandwich. 

1502 Salter Path Rd., Pine Knoll Shores, NC, 28512, USA
252-648–1711
Known For
  • Massive sandwiches filled with grouper, clams, oysters, and shrimp
  • Roadside picnic bench seating
  • Marble cake with chocolate icing
Restaurant Details
Changes location on Sun.
Cash only

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Dancing Turtle Coffee Shop

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The long list of mocha varieties at this early-morning hot spot tempt you to deviate from your usual latte, and the fluffy muffins and scones only add to the decadence. All-fruit smoothies offer a healthy balance.
57196 Saxon Cut Dr., Hatteras Village, NC, 27943, USA
252-986–4004
Known For
  • Long specialty smoothie menu
  • Coffee drinks with elaborate flavor options
  • Grab-and-go pastries
Restaurant Details
Closed Mon.

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Stockroom Street Food

$ | Ocracoke Village

The breakfast burrito—paired with a cup of joe from their adjacent Deja Brew coffee stand—at this waterfront counter-serve can feel life-changing after a night out on Ocracoke. During summer, they also serve a lunch menu of fish tacos and curry bowls. 

294 Irvin Garrish Hwy., Ocracoke Island, NC, 27960, USA
252-928–0627
Known For
  • Laid-back waterfront dining
  • Top-shelf coffee
  • Delicious and fast breakfast and lunch
Restaurant Details
Closed Sun. and Mon.

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