Twiddy & Company
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.
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.
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
(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
Northern Outer Banks Brewing Company
(252) 207-1890
Bacchus Wine and Gourmet
(252) 453-4333
Wild Goose Wine Bar
(252) 722-6082
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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!