Planning to spend Thanksgiving with loved ones on the Outer Banks? If you want to skip the cooking and cleanup this year, you’re in luck! These local restaurants are serving up tasty Thanksgiving menus and convenient to-go options, perfect for enjoying at your beach house! After all, a trip to the Outer Banks is all about relaxing, right?
Basnight’s Lone Cedar Cafe
NC Coast Grill & Bar
Captain George’s
Jolly Roger
1836 N Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills
Spend Thanksgiving with Jolly Roger and enjoy roasted turkey, honey glazed ham, she crab soup, and more. Their all-you-can-eat feast is from 1pm until close. $36.95 per person | special pricing for children (12 and under = their age plus $5). Check out their Thanksgiving menu and call (252) 441-6530 to reserve.
Lifesaving Station at Sanderling Resort
1461 Duck Road, Duck
The Lifesaving Station will serve up delectable fall favorites (menu coming soon). Book your table today for November 26th today to enjoy sound views and coastal charm this Thanksgiving.
Red Sky
1197 Duck Road, Duck
Gobble To Go with Red Sky! Order the traditional Thanksgiving dinner option for all the staples, or pick from their a la carte menu. Order online by November 23 at 5pm. Call (252) 261-8646 to inquire about availability for their popular dine-in Thanksgiving Day buffet.
Beachside Bistro
1731 N Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills
Gather by the sea for Thanksgiving at Beachside Bistro. Enjoy turkey dinner with all the fixings plus a slice of pecan or pumpkin pie! $36 per person | Lil’ Gobblers (12 & under) $18. Call (252) 255-1063 for reservations.
Salt & Cypress
1100A S Bay Club Drive, Manteo
Dive into a festive Thanksgiving Day buffet from 10am to 5pm at Salt & Cypress, featuring slow roasted turkey, sausage stuffing, deviled eggs and more! Adults $46 | Children 12 and under $17. Reservations are highly encouraged.
BJ's Carolina Cafe
7069 Caratoke Hwy, Jarvisburg
BJ's will be serving up a Thanksgiving buffet from 11am to 3pm on Novebmer 26th. With glazed Virginia ham, roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, collards, a dessert bar, and more, the whole family will leave full and happy. Adults $30 | Seniors $27 | Children $16.
Currituck BBQ Company
4467 Caratoke Hwy, Barco
You can pre-order smoked ham, fried or smoked turkey, sliced brisket, and house-made sides now through November 15th from Currituck BBQ Company. Pick-up from 11am to 7pm on November 24 or 25. Call (252) 453-6618 to place your group's takeout order today!
Black Flag Galley
3701 N Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk
Their Thanksgiving feast serves four people and includes smoked turkey breast, cornbread dressing, mac & cheese, collard greens, and cranberry compote. Call (252) 715-0381 to inquiry about a la carte options and to place your order! Deadline is November 20th with pickup days on November 24th & 25th from 2-4pm.
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet
4117 N Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk
Jimmy's is hosting their traditional scratch-made Thanks-Giving Back to our Community Buffet on November 26th from 1-3pm. There is no charge but donations are accepted, which will be divided between 3 local charities. Call (252) 261-4973 to make reservations.
Duck Deli
1223 Duck Rd, Duck
Let Duck Deli do the cooking this Thanksgiving! Homemade holiday sides, slow-smoked turkeys and more can be preordered by calling (252) 261-3354. Pickup on Wednesday, November 25th.
Waves Market & Deli
26006 NC Hwy 12, Waves
This Hatteras Island favorite is taking preorders for pickup on Thanksgiving Day. Take home whole roasted or smoked turkey, desserts, and all sorts of sides, including mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole and more. Call (252) 987-2352 to place your order.
The Local
520 Old Stoney Rd, Corolla
Enjoy a Thanksgiving Day buffet at The Local or take dinner back to the beach house. Call (252) 597-1163 for details and to preorder today.
Dirty Dick's
2407 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head
Whether you're feeding the whole family or just looking to take a few things off your to-do list, Dirty Dick's has you covered with their Feast To-Go lineup. Order fried turkey, crab cakes, all sorts of sides, and dessert for your Thanksgiving celebration. Orders come cold with reheating instructions, so all you have to do is heat and serve!
They also have a Thanksgiving Day buffet from 10:45am to 6pm. Adults: $44.99 from 12:30pm - 4:30pm | Early/Late-Bird Adults: $34.99 from open to noon & 5pm to close | Children under 10: $19.99. Call (252) 449-2722 for more info!
Mulligan's
4005 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head
Reservations are filling up fast for Thanksgiving Day at Mulligan's! They're serving up a special holiday menu of turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, green beans and more from 11am to 9pm. Adults $34.99 | Children $15.99