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 so lucky 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!

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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.

Kelly’s Outer Banks Catering

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

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

Outer Banks Boil Company

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

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.

Corolla Duck Southern Shores & Kitty Hawk Kill Devil Hills & Nags Head
steamers

Restaurants Open in Corolla

agave roja

Cosmo’s Pizza Corolla

(252) 453-4666
Open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

Agave Roja

(252) 453-3480
Open New Year’s Eve

Whalehead Brewery

(252) 597-1396
Open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
*12/12-12/23: Visit 3 times during their 12 days of Christmas and get a Whalehead Brewery tree ornament.

Northern Outer Banks Brewing Company flight

Northern Outer Banks Brewing Company

(252) 207-1890
Open New Year’s Eve

Metropolis

(252) 453-6167
Open New Year’s Eve

Island Smoothie

(252) 453-4545
Open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

Outer Banks Bites Aqua

Restaurants Open in Duck

Aqua Restaurant

(252) 261-9700
Open New Year’s Eve

Bangkok Thai-Sushi

(252) 715-1228
Open New Year’s Day

Duck Deli

(252) 261-3354
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

donuts

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

roadside

Lifesaving Station at the Sanderling

(252) 449-6654 
Open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day

Village Table and Tavern

(252) 715-1414
Open Christmas Eve (Lunch) and New Year’s Eve

Roadside Bar & Grill

(252) 261-5729
Open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

NC Coast Grill & Bar

(252) 261-8666
Open Christmas Eve, 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

Tullio’s Pastry Shop & Bakery

(252) 261-7112
Open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

Vine & Board

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

Restaurants Open in Southern Shores & Kitty Hawk

Cosmo’s Pizzeria

(252) 261-8388
Open Christmas Eve, 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

seafood pasta - restaurant

Bad Bean Baja Grill

(252) 261-1300
Open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day

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 Day

Outer Banks seafood boil

I Got Your Crabs

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

Outer Banks Boil Company

(252) 715-2744
Open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

Black Pelican Restaurant

(252) 261-3171
Open New Year’s Eve

Steamers

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

Trio wine and cheese

Pok’s Art Asia Fusion Kitchen

(252) 715-4421
Open New Year’s Day

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

Vilai Thai Kitchen

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

Restaurants Open in Kill Devil Hills & Nags Head

The Jolly Roger

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

Fuji Japanese Steakhouse Hibachi & Sushi Bar

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

Blue Moon Beer

Noosa Beach Grill

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

Thai Room

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

Mulligans Raw Bar & Grille

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

Blue Moon

(252) 261-2583
Open New Year’s Eve

Captain George’s Seafood Restaurant

(252) 480-6677
Open Christmas Eve, 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.

Corolla Christmas Village Food Truck

Corolla Christmas Village

Each Friday and Saturday night in December, various local food trucks will be available at Corolla Christmas Village. Grab a bite to eat as you enjoy the festive winter wonderland in Historic Corolla Village.

Twiddy Christmas

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. 

Twiddy & Company

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