Because of Ocracoke’s status as a favorite family vacation destination, most Ocracoke restaurants have offerings that appeal to family-oriented dining. American-style favorites can be found in all of the following Ocracoke restaurants, and most of these have a separate children’s menu.
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Ocracoke American & Family Oriented
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621 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke
Ocracoke Oyster Company appeals to locals and visitors, featuring plentiful options of local seafood along with a large variety of oysters on the half shell. Serving fig wood-smoked barbecue, burgers, ribs, brisket and chicken, they also offer vegetarian options and a kids' menu. They have a nice selection of local beer. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner. They often have live music, and the kitchen stays open late in season.
Ocracoke Oyster Company appeals to locals and visitors, featuring plentiful options of local seafood along with a large variety of oysters on the half shell. Serving fig wood-smoked barbecue, burgers, ribs, brisket and chicken, they also offer vegetarian options and a kids' menu. They have a nice selection of local beer. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner. They often have live music,...read more
Ocracoke Oyster Company appeals to locals and visitors, featuring plentiful options of local seafood along...read more
Ocracoke American & Family Oriented
1110 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke
Jason's Restaurant has a lot of loyal local customers because it serves tasty, traditional and reasonably priced food in a casual atmosphere. Pizza, pasta, subs, sandwiches, salads, steaks, chicken and, of course, fresh seafood are served for lunch and dinner. Owner Jimmy Bowen offers a different tasty special every day. See their beer and wine menu for drink choices. Don't miss the mouthwatering homemade desserts for the finishing touch for your meal. Jason's is open January through November.
Jason's Restaurant has a lot of loyal local customers because it serves tasty, traditional and reasonably priced food in a casual atmosphere. Pizza, pasta, subs, sandwiches, salads, steaks, chicken and, of course, fresh seafood are served for lunch and dinner. Owner Jimmy Bowen offers a different tasty special every day. See their beer and wine menu for drink choices. Don't miss the mouthwatering homemade desserts...
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Ocracoke American & Family Oriented
Ocracoke Civic & Business Association Contributor
621 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke
Ocracoke Oyster Company appeals to locals and visitors, featuring plentiful options of local seafood along with a large variety of oysters on the half shell. Serving fig wood-smoked barbecue, burgers, ribs, brisket and chicken, they also offer vegetarian options and a kids' menu. They have a nice selection of local beer. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner. They often have live music, and the kitchen stays open late in season.
Ocracoke Oyster Company appeals to locals and visitors, featuring plentiful options of local seafood along with a large variety of oysters on the half shell. Serving fig wood-smoked barbecue, burgers, ribs, brisket and chicken, they also offer vegetarian options and a kids' menu. They have a nice selection of local beer. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner. They often have live music,...read more
Ocracoke Oyster Company appeals to locals and visitors, featuring plentiful options of local seafood along...read more
Ocracoke American & Family Oriented
The Lunchbox offers a variety of delicious and healthy lunch options: sandwiches, salads, protein pots and baked goods all made fresh daily in the Back Porch Restaurant kitchen. Cold drinks and snacks are available as well.read more
Ocracoke American & Family Oriented
Ocracoke Civic & Business Association Contributor
Specializing in fresh, local seafood, Dajio is the perfect choice for those looking for traditional, Southern-coastal dishes that are creative and exciting. They offer a casual lunch selection with salads, wraps, sandwiches and burgers and an elevated dinner menu featuring nightly specials and homemade desserts. The menu changes with the seasons to bring guests the finest ingredients from the sea and their backyard garden at the peak of freshness. A kids' menu is always available. Just off the harbor in the heart of Ocracoke Village, Dajio offers elegant indoor dining as well as a casual outdoor atmosphere with a multi-level patio and full outside bar with frequent live music. You will find craft beers, a wide wine selection and inventive cocktails. Pets are always welcome on the patio, especially during Shrimp Hour from 3 to 5 p.m. daily. Online orders are available. Look for the full menu and live music calendar online.
Specializing in fresh, local seafood, Dajio is the perfect choice for those looking for traditional, Southern-coastal dishes that are creative and exciting. They offer a casual lunch selection with salads, wraps, sandwiches and burgers and an elevated dinner menu featuring nightly specials and homemade desserts. The menu changes with the seasons to bring guests the finest ingredients from the sea and their backyard garden at...read more
Specializing in fresh, local seafood, Dajio is the perfect choice for those looking for traditional,...read more
Ocracoke American & Family Oriented
Fig Tree Bakery & Deli serves breakfast and lunch menu items that offer choices for every craving. Breakfast combinations are available on biscuits, bagels and English muffins. Deli sandwiches and wraps are made to order, as are salads with fresh ingredients. Enjoy breakfast or lunch under the umbrellas on the outdoor seating area or grab and go on the way to the beach or ferry. You'll find...read more
Ocracoke American & Family Oriented
Inside Jerniman's Campground store, Hart's Hot Dog Hut serves breakfast and lunch Tuesday through Saturday and dinner Thursday through Saturday. Breakfast offerings include tasty biscuits, breakfast sandwiches and breakfast plates, and lunch offerings include sandwiches, specialty hot dogs, wings, burgers, salads and more. Hart's prides itself on good food at reasonable prices. You can eat inside or outside in the pet-friendly seating area. This business...read more
Ocracoke American & Family Oriented
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Check out Ocracoke's only Mediterranean-style cafe with delicious house-made offerings like hummus, baba ghanouj, tzatziki, falafel and a variety of salads. Local shrimp and lamb are on the menu as well. The hands-on owners freshly bake the pitas to perfection every day, as well as the dough for their personal 9-inch pizzas with your choice of toppings, including a Greek option. Breakfast includes traditional breakfast sandwiches, pita wraps, egg plates and spanakopita that can be kicked up a notch with a variety of add-ins. Located in Spencer's Market on School Road, Helios' Hideaway is open Monday through Saturday for takeout breakfast and lunch, and outdoor seating is available. Online ordering is available. Don't forget the baklava!
Check out Ocracoke's only Mediterranean-style cafe with delicious house-made offerings like hummus, baba ghanouj, tzatziki, falafel and a variety of salads. Local shrimp and lamb are on the menu as well. The hands-on owners freshly bake the pitas to perfection every day, as well as the dough for their personal 9-inch pizzas with your choice of toppings, including a Greek option. Breakfast includes traditional breakfast...read more
Check out Ocracoke's only Mediterranean-style cafe with delicious house-made offerings like hummus, baba ghanouj, tzatziki,...read more
Ocracoke American & Family Oriented
Ocracoke Civic & Business Association Contributor
Fun, eclectic and casual, Howard's Pub serves local fish, oysters, shrimp, juicy chargrilled burgers, salads, sandwiches and more every day from spring until late fall. Enjoy the air-conditioned dining room, the long wooden bar, the expansive screened porch with ceiling fans or the sky deck with an island view. The iconic bar features beers from craft and major breweries on tap and in bottles, wine and signature cocktails. Kids' meals are served on a take-home Frisbee. Howard’s Pub has been a destination for more than 30 years, creating Ocracoke memories for many generations. The wall-to-wall memorabilia and the Pub Shop with its collection of t-shirts, hats and other island treasures make Howard's Pub a legendary spot for food and fun for all ages.
Fun, eclectic and casual, Howard's Pub serves local fish, oysters, shrimp, juicy chargrilled burgers, salads, sandwiches and more every day from spring until late fall. Enjoy the air-conditioned dining room, the long wooden bar, the expansive screened porch with ceiling fans or the sky deck with an island view. The iconic bar features beers from craft and major breweries on tap and in bottles, wine...read more
Fun, eclectic and casual, Howard's Pub serves local fish, oysters, shrimp, juicy chargrilled burgers, salads,...read more
Ocracoke American & Family Oriented
Hungry? Look for the red food truck next to the Ocracoke Variety Store. While you are working up an appetite for lunch, they are busy inside making hand-patted burgers, beef Ball Park franks, N.C. shrimp burgers, fried chicken sandwiches and fried fish sandwiches. Everything is fresh-made and prepared to order, and they only use locally sourced seafood. Catch their seasonal specials, including crab cake sandwiches,...read more
Ocracoke American & Family Oriented
As the restaurant at 1718 Brewery, Plum Pointe Kitchen's menu items are particularly suited to enjoying with the house-brewed 1718 beers or selections from the wine list. The menu changes frequently but always features the ever-popular Crab-Stuffed Jumbo Soft Pretzel, small plates, sliders, salads, local seafood, on-site smoked meats and dinner plates, with nearly every menu item made from scratch in-house. The specials are always...read more
Ocracoke American & Family Oriented
The Pony, as the locals call this restaurant, was opened in 1959 as the Ocracoke Restaurant and is the island's oldest eating establishment. It is casual, family-friendly and serves breakfast daily except Tuesday starting at 7 a.m. Enjoy your meal in the original dining room surrounded by vintage period pictures or on the back patio nestled under beautiful crape myrtles. They serve big Southern breakfasts,...read more
Ocracoke American & Family Oriented
SmacNally’s is an entirely outdoor establishment smack on the harbor docks. Fresh steamed shrimp, shareable apps, cold beer and breathtaking sunsets make it a happening spot to hang out. Excitement reaches a peak around 4 p.m. when the charter boats pull up and unload their catches. Fresh, local seafood is featured on the menu, and you can also order Black Angus burgers, salads, sandwiches, wraps...read more
