Toby and Lori's Food Guidebook
Food scene
Go for the views and the atmosphere, but don't be in a hurry. This place gets packed out during the season. Usually has live music at night.
150 locals recommend
Fish Heads Bar & Grill
8901 S Old Oregon Inlet RdGo for the views and the atmosphere, but don't be in a hurry. This place gets packed out during the season. Usually has live music at night.
Boar's Head Deli - when the store is open, the deli is open. Great for to-go breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
35 locals recommend
Stop N Shop
100 S Virginia Dare TrailBoar's Head Deli - when the store is open, the deli is open. Great for to-go breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Goombays Grille & Raw Bar
1608 N Virginia Dare TrailDelicious.
Rundown Cafe
5218 Virginia Dare TrailOne of our favorites.
Yes, Guy Fieri was here. It's small but it's been around for a very long time- very popular year-round.
153 locals recommend
Tortugas Lie
3016 S Virginia Dare TrailYes, Guy Fieri was here. It's small but it's been around for a very long time- very popular year-round.
Chilli Peppers Coastal Grill
3001 N Croatan HwyAnother delicious, year-round local favorite.
Waterfront restaurant owned by the local Basnight family.
99 locals recommend
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe
7623 S Virginia Dare TrailWaterfront restaurant owned by the local Basnight family.
My favorite little pricey joint. Best steak I've ever had. Only open for dinner. Super close to the cottage.
111 locals recommend
JK's Restaurant
1106 S Croatan HwyMy favorite little pricey joint. Best steak I've ever had. Only open for dinner. Super close to the cottage.
Casual experience- also has an outdoor area that usually has corn hole. Turns into more of a bar scene at night.
71 locals recommend
The Bonzer Shack
1200 S Virginia Dare TrailCasual experience- also has an outdoor area that usually has corn hole. Turns into more of a bar scene at night.
Beachcombers Tiki Hut - on the ocean. Food and drinks. Eat under the hut or out on the deck.
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront
1701 S Virginia Dare TrailBeachcombers Tiki Hut - on the ocean. Food and drinks. Eat under the hut or out on the deck.
Shop the market or be seated and try delicious wines and order mouth watering food ranging from appetizers and small plates/sandwiches all the way to main entrees. You will likely have to wait for a table, so don't show up starving. Worth the wait.
179 locals recommend
TRIO Restaurant & Market
3708 N Croatan HwyShop the market or be seated and try delicious wines and order mouth watering food ranging from appetizers and small plates/sandwiches all the way to main entrees. You will likely have to wait for a table, so don't show up starving. Worth the wait.
I recommend this one because it's pretty much a staple in Manteo. Good for when visiting Manteo and walking around downtown. They make decent sandwiches and soups. And it's on the water.
44 locals recommend
Poor Richards Sandwich Shop
305 Queen Elizabeth AveI recommend this one because it's pretty much a staple in Manteo. Good for when visiting Manteo and walking around downtown. They make decent sandwiches and soups. And it's on the water.
Unfortunately in its last season…go while you can (2021) and enjoy deliciousness. Sweet potato biscuits come with most meals.
6 locals recommend
Mako's Beach Grille + Bar
1630 N Croatan HwyUnfortunately in its last season…go while you can (2021) and enjoy deliciousness. Sweet potato biscuits come with most meals.
Josephine's Sicilian Kitchen
3701 N Croatan Hwy