Restaurants

Corolla Restaurants

Metropolis Martini and Tapas Bar is located at 520K Old Stoney Road, Corolla (252) 453-6167. For a swanky evening of cocktails and ambiance check out Metropolis with their extensive drink and tapas menu. Reservations for parties of 6 or more recommended; no kids menu.Known as the hip urban hangout in Corolla, Metropolis is open 5pm-til… year-round! LIGHT TAPAS! HEAVY TAPAS! BEER, WINE, & LIQUOR! MARTINIS & COCKTAILS!
Reviewed in the October 2007 issue of Departures: “Metropolis serves amazing dishes such as gnocchi with truffle oil, salmon tartare and shrimp and avocado salad.”
Reviewed in the December 2007 issue of DC Modern Luxury: “The colorful town of Corolla is a classic Outer Banks spot for raw bars and pizza parties.For something a bit more sophisticated, head to Metropolis Little Bar and Bistro a chic tapas and martini joint in the Ocean Club Centre.”

Pizza Guy is located at the Food Lion plaza (252) 453-9976. Offering a wide selection of pizza, subs, salads, wings and deserts available for dine in, take out or delivery from Duck to Corolla.Outdoor dining, beer on site and occasionally live music.Open Easter through Thanksgiving from 11:00am-10:00pm. VIEW MENU!

Smokey’s Restaurant (252) 453-4050. Located at the Pine Island Diner next to the Hampton Inn, this family style restaurant features homemade North Carolina style barbecue, Southern fried chicken, barbecued ribs, seafood, burgers and more. A favorite for lunch and dinner, they have something for adults and kids. VIEW MENU!

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Bunkers Grille and Bar is located in The Currituck Club Clubhouse (252) 453-0926. Open to the public 7 days a week from 11am-3pm, a variety of delicious lunch options are offered. VIEW LUNCH MENU! Bunkers Grille is also available for private events, luncheons and weddings. SPECIAL EVENT INFORMATION! VIEW CATERING MENU!

Pizzazz Pizza is located at 603E Currituck Clubhouse Drive (252) 453-8858. Open year round 11:30am-8pm, 9pm on weekends in the off season and extended hours in the summer. Offering a wide selection of pizzas, snacks, subs and salads.Delivery is Available in Duck and Corolla. VIEW MENU!

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Bad Bean Taqueria is located at 785A Sunset Blvd, Corolla (252) 453-4380. Using fresh and simple ingredients and authentic flavors and techniques, Bad Bean Taqueria defines true Mexican cuisine in Corolla in a casual family friendly atmosphere. Open Easter through early November, Thanksgiving and Christmas 7 days a week from 11:00am-9:00pm. VIEW MENU!

Big Bucks Ice Cream is located at 794 F Sunset Boulevard, Corolla (252) 453-3188 in the Timbuck II Shopping Center. Open March through November; drop in to try one of their 57 homemade ice cream flavors. In the mood for something else? They also offer specialty coffees, ice cream cakes, milkshakes, and more!

First Light is located at 793 C Sunset Boulevard, Corolla (252) 453-4664. Open mid-March through December, the friendly atmosphere of this family establishment compliments the down home food. Serving homemade biscuits, waffles and omelets for breakfast and juicy burgers and sandwiches for dinner, this kid friendly restaurant is one for the whole family! BREAKFAST! LUNCH! DINNER!

La Dolce Vita is located at 798 Sunset Boulevard, Corolla (252) 453-0069. Come get a taste of the sweet life…in Corolla! Classic Italian techniques & handed-down Italian family recipes including hand-tossed pizza, pasta, homemade sauce, bread and desserts. We are all about family, friends, good food, and friendly local service. LUNCH! DINNER!

Giant Slice Pizza is located 785 H Sunset Boulevard, Corolla (252) 453-3199. Serving authentic hand tossed New York pizza with over 15 different toppings for dine in, carry out, or FREE delivery. This slice of heaven has been a Corolla staple for over a decade. VIEW MENU!

The Fin & Claw Sea Grill is located at 790 Sunset Boulevard, Corolla (252) 453-4077. Specializes in a seasonally inspired menu with selections of Seafood, Beef, Chicken, and Pork. We also have a full bar and wine list. VIEW MENU!

Mike Dianna’s Grill Room is located at 796 A Sunset Boulevard, Corolla (252) 453-4336. With a daily menu and extensive wine list, there is something for everyone! With enough room for rehearsal dinners, intimate weddings and family gatherings, this soundside establishment is perfect for any occasion. We serve lunch on the deck from 11:30am until 3:30pm.  Dinner begins at 5:00 pm indoors in our comfortable dining rooms. We serve a late night sushi and snack menu on the deck most evenings until midnight. Reservations are reccommended for dinner and live music can be enjoyed six nights a week. VIEW MENUS!

North Banks Restaurant and Raw Bar is located at 794 G Sunset Boulevard (252) 453-3344. Known for fresh seafood and a casual atmosphere, North Banks is open for lunch and dinner. While filet and lobster are the most coveted entrees, the selection of fresh local fish and raw bar offer a taste of coastal cuisine. LUNCH! DINNER!

Route 12 Steak and Seafood Co. is located at 786 C Ocean Trail, Corolla (252) 453-4644. Serving traditional fair of Steaks, Ribs, Pasta, and Seafood Specialties for lunch and dinner, the attention to detail combined with the relaxed atmosphere makes Route 12 a great choice for family dining. VIEW MENU!

Steamers Shellfish To Go is located at 798 B Sunset Boulevard (252) 453-3305. If you want a night in without the hassle of preparing dinner, order a Steamer Pot To Go. Everything is made fresh daily. Corolla’s version of a traditional clambake is a favorite that includes your choice of shellfish, corn on the cob, red potatoes, onions and accessories such as claw crackers, butter, cocktail sauce and lemons. Just place it on the stove, add water and allow the pot to steam for 20 minutes. Personal chef services and catering is also available. VIEW MENU!

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Bacchus Wine and Cheese is located at 891 Albacore Street, Corolla (252) 453-4333. This gourmet deli features Boars Head meat and cheese as well as scrumptious sides and desserts. You can certainly make your order to go, but why not eat in and enjoy a bottle of beer or choose from one of the 4,000 bottles of wine. VIEW MENU!

China King is located at 807 Ocean Trail, Corolla (252) 457-0030. Offering everyone’s favorite dishes, either order at the counter or enjoy the daily buffet. Take-out from the China King is the perfect answer to large hungry groups.

Dairy Queen is located at 807 Ocean Trail, Corolla (252) 453-3130. Serving up the quick food and ice cream concoctions that make this national chain a household name. VIEW MENU!

Lighthouse Bagels is located at 807 Ocean Trail, Corolla (252) 453-9998. Start the day right with a fresh-brewed coffee and a choice of fresh-baked bagel, pastry or muffin. For lunch they offer sandwiches featuring Boars Head meats and fresh-baked bread. BREAKFAST! LUNCH!

Outer Banks Coffee Company is located at 807 L Ocean Trail, Corolla (252) 453-0200. This cheerful shop is enough to get anyone up on the right side of the bed. With a large variety of beans roasted right in the shop, your senses will be awakened with delight. Serving traditional coffee beverages and teas, the shop has sweet treats to accompany your beverage of choice. Need to stay connected on vacation? Pick up a paper at the newsstand or hop onto the wireless internet. VIEW MENU!

Philly Steak Subs is located at 807 Ocean Trail, Corolla (252) 453-4239. Authentic Philadelphia style cheese steaks are created with marinated steak, chipped on the grill and served on a split-top roll with your choice of fixings. Oven baked subs and burgers also grace the menu with indulgent sides of French fries and onion rings.

Sooey's BBQ and Rib Shack is located at 807 B Ocean Trail, Corolla (252) 453-4423. This eat in or take out restaurant serves up all the North Carolina staples such as Carolina pork barbecue, ribs, beef brisket, pulled barbecue chicken and Southern fried chicken. With healthy servings of mac-n-cheese, potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans, corn bread, onion rings and hushpuppies, you will not leave here hungry!

Subway is located at 885 Ocean Trail, Corolla (252) 457-1080. This national chain is known for made-to-order subs, wraps and salads. The perfect stop before a long day on the beach or grab your sub and chips for am easy picnic.

Sundogs Sportsbar and Grill is located at 807 Ocean Trail, Corolla (252) 453-GAME (4263). This corolla hangout is a fun family restaurant for lunch and dinner. After 10pm, they cater to an older crowd with fully stocked bar, 11 TVs, a pool table, and trivia games.

Tomato Patch is located at 803 Albacore Street, Corolla (252) 453-4500. The Tomato Patch offers gourmet pizzas with a variety of traditional and more creative toppings (like grilled eggplant). Not in the mood for a pie? They also offer calzones, pasta dishes and fresh salads. In the mood for seafood? Try the fish and chips or the classic po' boy sandwich. Open for lunch and dinner, they boast a fully stocked bar named Dr. Unks Oasis for the adults to kick back and unwind.

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Corolla Bagels is located at 1109 C Ocean Trail, Corolla (252) 453-8877. This bagel shop serves up fresh bagels and breakfast burritos and rounds out their menu with scrumptious deli stle bagel sandwiches for lunch and dinner.

Cosmo’s Pizza is located at 110 C Corolla Light, Corolla (252) 453-4666. For a hungry crowd, you cannot go wrong with pizzas, subs and salads made from scratch with fresh meats, vegetables, sauces, dough and cheese blends. Build a custom pie or enjoy one of the 22 house specials. Open in-season for lunch and dinner.

Donkey Hotay’s is located at 1159 C Ocean Trail, Corolla (252) 453-8877. Open March through December, this unique take-out only restaurant provides Mexican inspired dishes with a twist. Tacos, burritos and more (all made from scratch) are not only delicious but budget friendly as well.

Fat Crabs Rib Company is located at 1210 Ocean Trail, Corolla (252) 453-9931. Serving local take-out April through October, this restaurant serves up North Carolina barbecue, St. Louis ribs, rotisserie chicken and other crowd pleasers. The also have the simple and delicious steamed seafood pots loaded with your choice of seafood and seasoned vegetables.

Bambino's Little Italy is located at 1066 Ocean Trail, Corolla (252) 453-4004. Italian-American cuisine with a focus on fresh local seafood and vegetables. The wine list is delicious and affordable, and they’ve added a few outdoor seats from which to enjoy lunch or dinner. A family-friendly atmosphere prevails, and a kids menu is available as well.

Northern Light Pastries and Coffee is located at 807 L Ocean Trail (252) 453- 0201. Northern Light offers a wide assortment of specialty pastries, delicious coffees and special occasion cakes. Just like their companion shop, The Outer Banks Coffee Company in Monterey Plaza, beans are roasted on site.

Outer Banks Cheese Steaks is located at 1109 Ocean Trail J, Corolla  (252) 453-0344. These cheese steaks are a perfect blend of meat, grilled vegetables and cheese. Watch them whip them up fresh on the flat top grill according to your specifications.

Historic Corolla Village

Corolla Pizza and Deli is located at 1152 Ocean Trail, Corolla (252) 453-8592. Serving take-out only, this restaurant offers New York style pizza, hot and cold subs, sandwiches, Philly cheese steaks and more. With free delivery after 5 p.m., they are open almost all year round for lunch and dinner. This is the answer if you are looking for a convenient and hearty meal. VIEW MENU!

Corolla Village Barbecue is located at 1129 Corolla Village Road, Corolla (252) 457-0076. The delicious aroma of barbequed pork, ribs and chicken draws locals and visitors alike. While carry out only, a convenient picnic area is close by and affords a casual and rustic atmosphere. With soft serve ice cream as an after dinner treat, this is an experience the whole family will enjoy.

Duck Restaurants

Off Duck Road

Aqua S Restaurant is located at 1174 Duck Road, Duck (252) 261-9700. This new restaurant is situated directly on the sound at what used to be Swan Cove. The approach is great food that we all love with local and organic ingredients to tantalize our taste buds. The sunset views and gregarious staff make lunch or dinner at Aqua S a treat. Not to mention the presence of a full service spa, Aqua Essence, on the second level that welcomes you for a day of pampering!

Baldies Burgers is located on 1215 Duck Rd, Duck (252) 261-2660. Open year round, this walk up and order eatery serves up a hearty and wholesome selection for breakfast lunch and dinner. With traditional biscuits and burritos for breakfast and favorites from the grill, stop by anytime and enjoy your meal at one of the nearby picnic tables.

Cravings Coffee Shop is located at 1211 Duck Road, Duck (252) 261-0655. Pop into the original coffee spot in Duck, for a sampling of their delicious bakery items and a jolt of java. Wireless internet and a wide array of newspapers are available to keep you up to date.

Duck Deli is located at 1223 Duck Road, Duck (252) 261-3354. Duck Deli offers an alternative to seafood with their Carolina-style pork barbecue and Kansas City-style beef and chicken barbecue. Served with traditional sides, you can also order delicious soups, salads and sandwiches. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner this well known eatery is a must have for comfort food. VIEW MENU!

Red Sky Café is located at 1197 Duck Road, Duck (252) 261-8646. The café offers a smorgasbord of delicious favors with menu items ranging from wood-fired pizzas, filet mignon, duck and seafood to pasta creations, sandwiches, soups, and salads. The daily specials are inventive and well priced. This is a must stop for lunch or dinner. If you are in the mood to stay in, you can take advantage of “Chefs on Call” which is where they cook for you in the comfort of your own home. VIEW MENU!

Sunset Grille and Raw Bar is located at 1245 Duck Road, Duck (252) 261-3901. With indoor and outdoor dining designed to take care of the sound views, this Caribbean themed restaurant is a casual fun dining experience for the whole family. With a traditional coastal menu flavored with an island twist, Sunset is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and later for the of age crowd. Live entertainment and karaoke offered frequently. VIEW MENU!

The Roadside Bar & Grill is located at 1193 Duck Road, Duck (252) 261-5729. Snug in an original beach cottage, the southern style contemporary food draws crowds onto their patio and into their cozy inside booths. Casual comfort food for lunch is transformed with eclectic entrees at dinner time. Start with a mojito and warm mushroom salad and finish up with the shrimp and grits, you will leave relaxed and satisfied.

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Duck Donuts is located at 1190 Duck Road, Duck (252) 480-3304. These made onsite donuts are custom orders! Hot from the oven, they are coated in vanilla, chocolate, strawberry or maple glaze and adorned with your favorite toppings. Locally roasted coffees and other beverages are available. VIEW MENU!

Hawaiian Island Coffee and Ice Cream is located at 1190 Duck Road, Duck (252) 261-1666. Hawaiian Island offers coffee and espresso based drinks, ice cream, fudge and delicious snowballs in an array of flavors. After you order, enjoy your treat on the sound front deck!

Waterfront Shops

Coastal Cantina is located at 1236 Duck Road, Duck (252) 480-0024. With the same high quality ingredients found in the Coastal Provisions Market in Southern Shores, the Deli serves fresh salads, soups, sandwiches, killer crab cakes, beer and wine. With only a few barstools inside, take advantage of the waterfront decks and enjoy a sunset with your meal. VIEW MENU!

Duck's Cottage Coffee and Books is located at 1240 Duck Road, Duck (252) 261-5510. Come relax on the porch at the Cottage and enjoy freshly roasted coffees, espressos, lattes, teas, biscotti, and pastries. Browse a variety of newspapers and the book display while you take in the charms of this little village. Open at 7am everyday, this little shop will ensure you start the day off right.

Sunset Ice Cream and Cappuccino is located at 1240 Duck Road, Duck (252) 261-3553. Need a pick me up while browsing the Waterfront Shops? Stop by Sunset and enjoy Edy’s ice cream, smoothies, milk shakes, coffee drinks and water views.

The Blue Point is located at 1240 Duck Road, Duck (252) 261-8090. A local and guest favorite for over twenty years, The Blue Point has expanded to accommodate the many fans of their upscale version of Southern classics. Serving lunch and dinner, the menu boasts everything from creative seafood entrées to their signature meatloaf. With stunning views, a full bar and an extensive wine list, make sure to make reservations to ensure your place at the dinner table! VIEW MENU!

Scarborough Faire

Elizabeth’s Café and Winery is located at 1177 Duck Road, Duck (252) 261-6145. The restaurant offers the choice of six-course wine dinners or a la carte items off the menu with your own pairings from the wine list. Wine and champagne tasting can be done at the bar or in the gallery. Reservations are recommended.

Sooey's BBQ and Rib Shack (252) 449-2271. is located at 1177 Duck Road, Duck (252) 449-2271. This eat in or take out restaurant serves up all the North Carolina staples such as Carolina pork barbecue, ribs, beef brisket, pulled barbecue chicken and Southern fried chicken. With healthy servings of mac-n-cheese, potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans, corn bread, onion rings and hushpuppies, you will not leave here hungry!

Tullio’s Pastry Shop is located at 1177 Duck Road, Duck (252) 261-7111. This take out bakery is the place for fresh baked pies, cakes, cannolis and fresh breads. Quench your thirst between bites with one of their frozen coffees. For an eat in experience, try Tullio's Bakery and Cafe in Loblolly Pines.

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Beach Day Café is located at 1171 Duck Road, Duck (252) 255-CAFE (2233). The name says it all! Stop in here in the morning to fuel up with coffee and baked goods and then grab the perfect picnic foods for your trip to the beach. Cool treats such as ice cream, Italian ices, and iced beverages cool you off during a break from hitting the local shops.

Fishbones Raw Bar and Restaurant is located at 1171 Duck Road, Duck (252) 261-6991. Traditional entrees get a Caribbean influence in this laid back restaurant. Conch chowder, coconut shrimp, who can choose? Don’t forget the raw bar! Serving lunch and dinner daily, there are TVs in the bar area for the folks who want to kick back for the afternoon. VIEW MENU!

Duck Pizza Company is located at 1171 Duck Road, Duck (252) 255-0099. While the traditional toppings are great, why not try pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and roasted peppers, or chicken, barbecue sauce, cheddar, and bacon. You can create your own combinations or try other Italian favorites (calzones, stromboli). You can eat in for lunch or dinner but if you would rather relax at home they offer free delivery for certain areas. VIEW MENU!

Loblolly Pines

Pizzazz Pizza is located at 1187 Duck Road, Duck, (252) 261-8822. Open year round 11:30am-8pm, 9pm on weekends in the off season and extended hours in the summer. Offering a wide selection of pizzas, snacks, subs and salads. Delivery is Available in Duck and Corolla. VIEW MENU!

Tullio’s Bakery and Cafe is located at 1187 Duck Road, Duck (252) 261-7112. This eat-in bakery will tempt you to spend the day sampling their pies, cakes, cannolis and fresh breads. Quench your thirst between bites with on of their frozen coffees. With a sister location in Scarborough Faire, this location sets itself apart with its cozy tables, homemade fudge and Italian ices.

The Sanderling Resort

The Left Bank is located at 1461 Duck Road, Duck (252) 261-8419. Bringing a little bit of Paris to the Outer Banks Tuesday through Saturday year round, this upscale restaurant features French inspired cuisine and an intimate setting. Sunset views paired with fine wine and a seasonal array of beef, lamb, and seafood provide you the ultimate indulgence. Tasting Menus are available and reservations are recommended.

The Lifesaving Station is located at 1461 Duck Road, Duck (252) 449-6654. The main restaurant of the Sanderling Resort serves breakfast, lunch and dinner to guests and non-guest alike. Patrons enjoy American cuisine and piece of history during their meal. The restaurant derives its name from the building, which is a restored 1899 U.S. Life Saving Station. Memorabilia decorates the walls and enhances the family atmosphere. Sunday Brunch is a must and dinner reservations are recommended.