Manteo, NC Restaurants
A Taste of Carolina
Hotel Manteo has some delicious things in store. A wood-fired pizzeria and a Weeping Radish Tap Room (the only one in Manteo!) are on the way, so you can have the perfect night out while still staying close to home. And until then, we’re just steps from some of our very favorite Manteo, NC restaurants.
Ortega’z Southwestern Grill
Featured on the Food Network’s Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives, this is a favorite local spot for delicious Southwestern fare in a relaxed and casual environment.
Darrell’s Restaurant
A Manteo staple for more than five decades, locals know that Darrell’s does family-style seafood and barbecue right. Don’t miss the fried oysters!
Avenue Grille & Goods
A longtime favorite on the Manteo Waterfront, and a great place for lunch with a view. The Bay and Sound are visible from every seat in the house.
Stripers Bar & Grille
With every seat overlooking the water, Striper’s serves award-winning steamed and fried seafood in a casual and laid-back atmosphere.
Blue Water Grill & Raw Bar
Overlooking the docks at Pirate’s Cove Marina, this grill and raw bar specializes in fresh oysters, seasonal crops, local catch, and the freshest ingredients.
Carolina Bar-B-Que Company
Serving authentic, mouthwatering, pit-cooked eastern North Carolina barbecue, seafood and other Southern classics, this spot is can’t miss.
El Shaddai
Peruvian chicken — and so much more. El Shaddai serves up delicious international fare like lomo saltado and ceviche for lunch and dinner.
Frosties
Soft serve, shakes, and shaved ice, in charming downtown Manteo. No Outer Banks trip is complete without a stop at Frosties!
Olives - A Greek Kitchen
Open for lunch at the Manteo Waterfront Shoppes, Olives brings the flavors of Greece to North Carolina. Mezedes, salata, and so much more!
Mimi’s Tiki Hut
This sister bar to Blue Water Bar & Grill at Pirate's Cove Marina offers guests a laid-back atmosphere for a tropical cocktail and an amazing view.
The Hungry Pelican
This deli and ice cream shop is in historic downtown Manteo, next to the famous Pioneer Theatre. The owners have made over 500,000 sandwiches!