Sep 25, 2023

OBX Fall Food & Drink Tour

It’s fall y’all!

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Autumn is here, and we all know what that means: the weather is cooling off, the days are getting shorter, and all the fall food and drink flavors that we love are finally calling our names. Luckily, we know just where to satisfy those seasonal cravings here on the Outer Banks. Join us as we travel town by town, highlighting our favorite fall food and drink suggestions on this tasty autumnal tour.

Whether you’re looking for a comforting meal, warm beverage, or sweet treat, there’s a fall food or drink treat nearby just for you. Take your fall treat to the beach and check the surf while you’re out.

Corolla Duck Southern Shores Kitty Hawk Kill Devil Hills Nags Head Manteo Autumn Recipes Fall on the OBX

Corolla

The Beer Garden
1148 Ocean Trail, Corolla, NC 27927

One visit to the Beer Garden and it will become your local haunt. Tucked away under a large oak tree, this rustic retreat is the perfect autumn atmosphere to pair with a pint of Founder’s Oktoberfest.

Duck

Duck Donuts
1190 Duck Rd, Duck, NC 27949

Adults and kids alike will scream with delight when they open Duck Donuts’ Spooky Box! Try their tasty Brain Bits or Dirt ‘n Worms for an AHH-mazing treat even mummy will love.

Southern Shores

Steamers
1 Ocean Blvd Suite 115, Southern Shores, NC 27949

These cooler days have us seeking out our favorite comfort foods, and no other place knows how to dish up a delicious and hearty meal like Steamers. With a menu full of the freshest sustainably sourced seafood around, we love to warm up with an irresistible bowl of Shrimp & Lobster Bisque.

Kitty Hawk

TRiO Restaurant & Market
3708 N Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

Trio’s new seasonal menu has us fall-ing in love with autumn all over again. Included in the fall-inspired spread is their Autumn Salad. Packed with arugula, cranberries, walnuts, goat cheese, mandarin oranges, and chicken, this colorful meal leaves us feeling full and refreshed.

The Spot
3700 N Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

2805 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959

Get your fruit fix with Harvest Moon açai bowl from The Spot. This delicious and healthy açai bowl is topped with honey crisp apples, salted pumpkin seeds, almond butter, and hemp seeds. If a smoothie is more your speed, try their Pumpkin Pie Smoothie, which includes bananas, pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, almond milk, almond butter, honey, and whipped cream with caramel drizzle. 

Kill Devil Hills

Ashley’s Espresso Parlour
100 E Helga St, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

No fall tour would be complete without a morning brew! Head over to Ashley’s Espresso Parlour to try the Ole Helga, a perfect concoction of caramel, hazelnut, and mocha, for that fall-flavored pick-me-up. 

Nags Head

Surfin’ Spoon
3408 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC 27959

Trick or treat yourself to the goodness Surfin’ Spoon is serving up this season. Choose from the Pumpin’ Pumpkin or Walk the Plank ice cream sandwiches or mix it up with a variety of frozen yogurts and personalized toppings. 

Manteo

Charis Coffee Company
107 G Budleigh St, Manteo, NC 27954

Few things bring us more joy than biting into a soft and flaky cruffin from Charis Coffee Company, except when that cruffin tastes like fall! With new flavors out every week, there is a cruffin to satisfy every taste bud. But make sure to get there early or they might disappear!

Twiddy & Company Home-Cooked Favorites

And while we think the best way to experience fall includes a taste tour through OBX, here are a few of our home-cooked fall favorites to tie you over ’til your next getaway.

Butternut Squash Risotto

This butternut squash risotto is our go-to comfort meal. Paired with shrimp, this warm dish will become a coastal fall favorite.

Autumn In Paradise

One sip of Autumn in Paradise and you will be back on the beach! Don’t forget to stock up on Kill Devil Pecan Rum to give this drink the perfect OBX touch.

Pumpkin Cookies

A recipe passed down through generations, these pumpkin cookies have stood the test of time. From our family to yours, we share this fall favorite with you.

More Things to Do in Fall on the Outer Banks

Fall is a magical time to be on the Outer Banks: the weather is warm, the crowds are thin, and there are plenty of fun things to do. Many Fall visitors to the Outer Banks return year after year to take advantage of “shoulder season” rates. Vacation home specials are readily available so you can fall in love with autumn on the Outer Banks.

Twiddy & Company

Twiddy & Company

Sep 25, 2023

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