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
Ocracoke Civic & Business Association Contributor
473 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke
The Slushy Stand is the perfect place for refreshment and a relaxing spot to indulge your craving for sweets or coffee. Stop in and try one of their 21 flavors of ice cream, slushies, milkshakes, floats, cold drinks and smoothies. They have breakfast items like muffins and bagels to go along with their freshly ground regular brew, a very smooth but robust Cuban coffee. Espresso, cappuccino or lattes are additional options. With free WiFi and a morning newspaper, this is a great place to start the day. Relax on the porch rocking chairs and watch the world go by. Bike rentals are available by the hour, day or week.
The Slushy Stand is the perfect place for refreshment and a relaxing spot to indulge your craving for sweets or coffee. Stop in and try one of their 21 flavors of ice cream, slushies, milkshakes, floats, cold drinks and smoothies. They have breakfast items like muffins and bagels to go along with their freshly ground regular brew, a very smooth but robust Cuban coffee. Espresso,...read more
The Slushy Stand is the perfect place for refreshment and a relaxing spot to indulge...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
Ocracoke American & Family Oriented
Located at 21 West End Road (across the street from the Variety Store), Taqueria 504Suazo's is known to locals as The Blue Truck. It's an island go-to for breakfast biscuits, croissants, omelettes, pancakes and burritos. It's also a great spot to pick up Mexican and American favorites for lunch or dinner such as nachos, burgers, wraps and various entrees served with beans and rice. You...read more
Ocracoke American & Family Oriented
With 50 years of experience as a chef in New Orleans and Ocracoke, Michael Schramel brings great talent to The Flying Melon. The very popular cafe serves dinner in an attractive, casual dining room. The cooks draw inspiration from traditional French, Southern and Creole cooking to create dishes such as Seafood Gumbo and pecan-encrusted local red drum with lemon beurre blanc. A variety of local seafood shares...read more
