Restaurants Open on Christmas and New Years on the Outer Banks

A list of restaurants open for Christmas and New Years on the Outer Banks.

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The holiday season is in full swing, and some will be lucky enough to spend their holiday on the Outer Banks! Whether you’re here for Christmas, New Year’s, or both, you may wonder where you can get a tasty meal for the whole family. Of course, we must recommend some of our favorite restaurants, like Aqua, NC Coast Grill & Bar, and Steamers. Below, you will find some fabulous restaurant recommendations for lunch or dinner on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day!

*Updated on 12/9/25. Please reach out to each restaurant to confirm holiday hours, as opening plans could change. 

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Christmas Dinner To Go

Plan ahead and make sure your Christmas dinner is ready to go without the hassle! Let these Outer Banks favorites do all of the work for you so you and your family can focus on making memories.

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Kelly’s Outer Banks Catering

1004 9th Ave, Kill Devil Hills, NC (252) 441-4116

Firehouse Boil Delivery

328 W. Bickett Street, Kill Devil Hills, NC (252) 501-2645

Outer Banks Boil Company

785 Sunset Blvd. D, Corolla, NC (252) 453-6578
3701 N. Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC (252) 715-2744

The Fresh Market

500 S. Croatan Hwy, Ste 5000, Nags Head, NC (252) 255-5022

Harris Teeter

601 Currituck Clubhouse Dr, Corolla, NC (252) 453-0153
5400 N. Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC (252) 261-2220
2012 S. Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC (252) 449-9191

Publix

1530 N. Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC (252) 255-5006

OBX Restaurants Open for the Holidays

Treating yourself to a night out is always fun, but even more so around the holidays. Our local restaurants are taking it to the next level with dining experiences that are sure to make the season bright! You may want to call ahead; many restaurants are taking reservations for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day.

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Restaurants Open in Corolla

The following food and drink establishments have been open in past years over the Christmas and/or New Year holidays. Please call each Corolla business in advance to confirm holiday hours.

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Agave Roja

(252) 453-3480
Open New Year’s Eve

Broken Plate Kitchen

(252) 597-1755
Open Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve

The Kind Cup

(252) 597-3444

Corolla Pizza & Deli

(252) 453-8592
Open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

Metropolis

(252) 453-6167
Open New Year’s Eve

Corolla Bowls

(252) 597-3007

Okinawa Sushi & Grill

(252) 453-3311
Open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day

Off the Wall Tap House

Off the Wall Tap House

(252) 489-5114
Open New Year’s Eve

Sundogs Raw Bar & Grill

(252) 453-4263
Open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

Uncle Ike’s Sandbar & Grill

(252) 597-1606

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Northern Outer Banks Brewing Company

(252) 207-1890

Bacchus Wine and Gourmet

(252) 453-4333

Wild Goose Wine Bar

(252) 722-6082

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Restaurants Open in Duck

Aqua Restaurant

(252) 261-9700
Open New Year’s Eve

Bangkok Thai-Sushi

(252) 715-1228
Open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day

Donutz on a Stick & Ice Cream 

(252) 261-0484
Open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

Red Sky Cafe

(252) 261-8646
Open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day

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Blue Point

(252) 261-8090
Open New Year’s Eve

Duck’s Cottage Coffee & Bookshop

(252) 261-5510
Open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day

Duck Donuts 

(252) 480-3304
Open Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve

Sunset at NC Coast

Lifesaving Station at the Sanderling

(252) 449-6654 
Open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day, with special menus each day

Village Table and Tavern

(252) 715-1414
Open New Year’s Eve

NC Coast Grill & Bar

(252) 261-8666
Open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day

Pizzazz Pizza

(252) 261-1111
Open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

Duck Pizza

(252) 255-0099
Open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

Sweet T’s Coffee, Beer & Wine

(252) 480-2326
Open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day

The Paper Canoe

(252) 715-2220
Open New Year’s Eve

Vine & Board

(252) 715-2300
Open Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve

Restaurants Open in Southern Shores

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Cosmo’s Pizzeria

(252) 261-8388
Open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day

Steamers

(252) 261-0224
Open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day

Shore Coffee Roasters

Open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day

Southern Shores Pizza

(252) 715-3940
Open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

Restaurants Open in Kitty Hawk

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Bad Bean Baja Grill

(252) 261-1300
Open New Year’s Eve

Barefoot Bernie’s Tropical Grill & Bar

(252) 261-1008
Open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day

Barrier Island Bagels

(252) 715-2830
Open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

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I Got Your Crabs

(252) 449-2483
Open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day

Vilai’s Thai Kitchen

(252) 441-8424
Open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day

Black Pelican Restaurant

(252) 261-3171
Open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

Rundown Cafe

(252) 255-0026
Open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

 

Trio wine and cheese

Stack’em High Pancakes and So Forth

(252) 261-8221
Open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day

Trio Restaurant & Market

(252) 261-0277
Open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day

Hurricane Mo’s Beachside Bar & Grill

(252) 255-0215
Open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day

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Art’s Place

(252) 261-3233
Open Christmas Eve

La Fogata Mexican Restaurant

(252) 255-0934
Open Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve

Ocean Boulevard Bistro & Martini Bar

(252) 261-2546
Open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

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Two Roads Tavern

(252) 255-1980
Open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

Sanya Sushi Bar Japanese and Chinese Cuisine

(252) 261-1946
Open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day

Shipwrecks Taphouse

(252) 261-7800
Open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day

The Pony & The Boat

(252) 715-2991
Open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

Restaurants Open for the Holidays in Kill Devil Hills

Duck Donuts

Thai Room Restaurant

(252) 441-1180
Open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day

Jolly Roger

(252) 441-6530
Open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day

Duck Donuts 

(252) 480-3320
Open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day

Captain George's Seafood Restaurant

Fuji Steakhouse & Sushi Bar

(252) 449-0628
Open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day

Captain George’s Seafood Buffet

(252) 480-0531
Open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day

Noosa Beach Grille

(252) 715-6393
Open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day

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Ashley’s Espresso Parlour

(252) 715-3430
Open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

Five Guys

(252) 255-0006
Open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day

Three Tequilas Mexican Restaurant

(252) 715-3604
Open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

Dare Devils Pizzeria

(252) 441-6330
Open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

Nags Head Restaurants Open during the Holidays

Blue Moon Beach Grill

Shaka’s Beach Bar & Grill

(252) 715-0537
Open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day

Blue Moon Beach Grill

(252) 261-2583
Open New Year’s Eve

Sea Level Coffee + Kitchen

(252) 715-0489
Open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day

Mulligans Grille

(252) 480-2000
Open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day

Front Porch Cafe

(252) 480-6616
Open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day

12 bars of christmas

The 12 Bars of Christmas

Celebrate the season with this collection of festive pop-up bars on the Outer Banks. Twelve OBX establishments have gotten into the holiday spirit, each with a different theme. Special holiday food and drink menus are available. The 12 Bars of Christmas are located throughout Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, and Manteo.

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Looking for fun things to do on the Outer Banks in December?

It may be the off-season, but there is plenty to do on the OBX in December! If you’re celebrating the holidays on the Outer Banks, whether dining out at one of these fantastic restaurants or cooking for your family at your home or rental home, we wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at Twiddy & Company. Cheers to a happy and healthy New Year!

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