Atlantic Coast Café serves a great breakfast, lunch & dinner..The menu includes classic sandwiches, salads, raps and much more. Fresh gourmet coffee and tea are available. Everything on the menu is available for take-out. 25150 N.C. Highway 12, Waves (252) 987-1200
This Asian/American restaurant serves dinner Monday through Saturday nights and lunch is available during the summer season. Pamlico Station, N.C. Highway 12, Rodanthe (252) 987-1080
Specializing in Szechuan, Hunan and Cantonese fare, Chinatown offers all the Chinese favorites and then some. The menu is so long you'll have trouble making up your mind, and there is also a buffet. You can't go wrong with daily specials. Lunch and dinner are offered, and you can eat in or take it out. Hatteras Island Plaza, N.C. Highway 12, Avon (252) 995-0118
Executive Chef offers a seasonal menu. This fine dining restaurant offers white linen table cloths and real china! Reservations are encouraged, especially if you want to be there for the sunset view, as the restaurant only seats 50. 39450 N.C. Highway 12, Avon (252) 995-3800 http://www.hatterasguide.com/lp/coastalbluedining/index.htm
This location offers a pick-up window and drive-thru for ice-cream and all of Dairy Queen's frozen treats as well as hotdogs and drinks. N.C. Highway 12, Waves & Avon (252) 995-5624
Dinky's serves dinner only year-round. The fare is traditional American with a creative flair and includes local fresh seafood, beef, poultry, appetizers and lots of specials. Families are welcome, the restaurant is non-smoking. http://www.hatterasguide.com/lp/dinkys/dinkysrestaurant.htm
It might sound like a simple seafood shack, but Dirty Dick's is actually a nice restaurant with a fun-loving atmosphere and seriously good food. The menu pays homage to New Orleans and Louisiana cuisine, with dishes such as seafood gumbo, jambalaya and Po Boys, but it also offers a vast array of classic seafood favorites, including the biggest variety of crab preparations we've ever seen. Steaks, chicken, pork, burgers, ribs, salads, unusual sides and appetizers and sandwiches round out the offerings. Dirty Dick's is right next to Avon Pier. There's also a location in Hatteras Village. Check out their popular T-shirts and other merchandise. 41001 N.C. Highway 12, Avon (252) 995-3708 http://www.hatterasguide.com/lp/dirtydicks/dirtydicksrestaurant.htm
Down Under is a longtime favorite family restaurant on northern Hatteras Island. Adventurous eaters might want to try the Australian specialties, including kangaroo burgers and Aussie-inspired sandwiches. But Down Under is really known for its seafood. The menu also includes chicken, pasta, steaks and kids' offerings. The view of the sound and sunsets is fantastic, and large parties are welcome. It's open for lunch and dinner.
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