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Holidays are quickly approaching. Make sure to stop in before we close for Christmas break.

We did a “thing”! We were finally able to buy real tables for the inside of the restaurant! We can’t wait for you to see them!!! It’s a totally different “vibe”!

Looking for a special gift for the holidays? We have the one just for you.

Ride the wind wherever you go with one of our Ride the Wind Surf Shop hats.

Get your oysters more than one way! Come in and try some of our delicious options.

Our ornaments will look so good on your Christmas tree! If anyone else wants to order one, email us at info@villagecraftsmen.com. This style is $12 each plus shipping (and tax if in NC).


Ocracoke Island Yoga offers a variety of yoga classes including all levels of Vinyasa, gentle, Yin, Ashtanga & Aerial yoga! ? ?

We are open at 5pm! Hope to see you for some pizza & pasta.

The sun keeps shining all year round, so grab a hat to keep your face protected from the sun.

Sorellas will be closed for the rest of the week due to a family emergency. Sorry for any inconvenience.


What’s everyone else doing on a windy Friday afternoon?

New hours! We are open until 8pm everyday except closed on Tuesdays.

Ocracats have made it to the printed page. The Amazing Migration Vacation is the 20th book in the Adirondack Kids series. This book takes place on Hatteras with a lot of Ocracoke mentions and a lot of talk about Ocracats. Ten percent of sales will be donated to Ocracats.

September sunsets are our favorite.

Have you tried our Sushi Oysters??? Fresh and local and always yummy!!!

Today we have traditional Ocracoke fishcakes, Spanish mackerel, zucchini parmesan, sour cream and dill mashers and Portuguese seafood stew. Tonight we also have scallops and blackened tuna bites.