Your First Look at New Outer Banks Businesses Opening This Summer

Salt & Cypress 

Hours: Open 7 days a week, 11:00 am – 8:30 pm

Location: 1100A S Bay Club Dr, Manteo, NC 27954

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Nestled along the waterfront in Manteo, Salt & Cypress Kitchen and Cocktails is a sibling-owned dining destination that captures the essence of coastal Southern hospitality. Known for its fresh, locally sourced seafood, seasonal menus and handcrafted cocktails, the restaurant offers a relaxed yet elevated experience with both indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the bay. Guests can enjoy inventive appetizers, thoughtfully composed entrées, and nightly chef’s cut game specials, making it a standout for both casual dining and special occasions. Salt & Cypress also offers catering and private event options, making it a versatile addition to the vibrant Manteo community.

Outer Banks Candle Company 

Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Location: The Waterfront Shops –  1240 Duck Rd #119 Duck, NC 27949

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The Outer Banks Candle Company is a small family-owned business that started in 2008 at their kitchen table! With a passion for art, beauty, and the beach, their signature fragrances are inspired by the Outer Banks and have been created so that you can bring a piece of this special place home with you. All of our candles are poured by hand daily in a studio just above the retail shop, which just opened this year! And you can join in on this fun by signing up for one of their candle-making classes! The business has grown up alongside their five children, who now work in the shop with them, helping to make candles, teach classes, and welcome their visitors!

Candle classes are offered throughout the week. They are fun and easy for all ages (children as young as 5 are welcome!) The class schedule and booking are available at this link. 

Downtown Books

Hours: Monday – Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sundays 11:00 am – 4:00 pm 

Location: 103 Sir Walter Raleigh St, Manteo, North Carolina 27954

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Downtown Books is Roanoke Island’s only independent bookstore and a proud supporter of our community. They carry a diverse array of books ranging from local history to all types of fiction and cater to all ages of readers! Their staff is very knowledgeable and happy to help each individual find the perfect book in our shop. New Owner for the 2026 season! 

Lucky Duck Ice Cream

Hours:  12:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 7 days per week from Memorial Day until Labor Day

Location: 1190 Duck Road, Duck, NC 27949

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Lucky Duck is proud to offer 32 rotating flavors of Hershey’s hand-scooped ice cream as well as 6 flavors of locally made Surfin’ Spoon sammies. Custom milkshakes and sundaes will certainly be staples at this location. They will also offer a selection of glass-bottled “Old School” sodas and feature North Carolina’s very own “Chilly Water” for refreshment. This new business is a partnership between BLVD Ice Cream Co in Southern Shores and Corolla Scoops & Sweets in Corolla. 

Black Flag Galley

Hours: Coming Soon – Coming in Early Summer 2026!

Location: 3701 N. Croatan Hwy., Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

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Fresh seafood specials, sandwiches, and salads, for carry out and catering.