Twiddy & Company
Spending Thanksgiving on the Outer Banks with family is a great way to kick off the holiday season. November weather is generally mild, with highs in the mid-60s, with lows dipping to the 50s at night. ItтАЩs possible to have a sunny Thanksgiving Day that is warm enough to spend a good portion of the day relaxing on the beach. In that case, we recommend planning ahead for your Thanksgiving meal. WeтАЩve rounded up our feast recommendations for Thanksgiving on the OBX. Whether youтАЩre looking for dine-in or take-out from a local restaurant, to pick up a complete meal, or enjoy local Outer Banks seafood on Thanksgiving this November, weтАЩve got you covered.
OBX Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving
Want to visit an OBX restaurant for Thanksgiving? Several Outer Banks restaurants are open for dine-in or take-out on Thanksgiving. Some will be offering special Thanksgiving menus, many of which are well-known among visitors and locals on the Outer Banks. Visit each restaurantтАЩs website for more information on menus and reservations. If your favorite OBX restaurant isn’t open on Thanksgiving Day, you may be able to enjoy a meal on a different day during the week.
*Updated for 2025
Lifesaving Station Restaurant
A four-course fixed-menu Thanksgiving feast at one of the premier restaurants at The Sanderling Resort in northern Duck. The delectable meal includes classic Thanksgiving favorites with an upscale twist.
Adults: $75, Kids 12 & under: $35
11:00 am – 8:00 pm тАв Reservations Accepted online or call (252) 449-6654
1461 Duck Road, Duck, NC 27949
Red Sky Casual Dining & Cocktails
Traditional American and Coastal Carolina-inspired Thanksgiving cuisine served buffet-style. Classics with a coastal twist include shrimp & grits, fire-roasted turkey, crab bisque, country fried oysters, green bean casserole, sweet potato biscuits, and more. Reserve early; this Thanksgiving feast traditionally sells out in advance.
Adults: $42, Kids under 12: $15
10:30 am – 3:00 pm тАв Reservations Recommended, text (252) 455-1791
1197 Duck Road, Duck, NC 27949
NC Coast Grill & Bar
Traditional Thanksgiving and cutting-edge coastal cuisine to reflect the season served on rustic wooden boards.
3:30 pm – 8:00 pm тАв Reservations Accepted, text (252) 455-1791
1184 Duck Road, Duck, NC 27949 (252) 455-1791
$60 per person
1184 Duck Road, Duck, NC 27949
Jolly Roger
The Jolly Roger’s legendary breakfast menu is available from 7:00 am to 11:00 am on Thanksgiving Day. Starting at 1:00 pm, the all-you-can-eat Thanksgiving Feast begins. All items are served on the first round, and you can reorder your favorites afterward. Leftovers are available to take home for $9.99/lb, keeping the spirit of a traditional Thanksgiving weekend alive.
Adults: $35.95, Kids 12 and under: Their age + $5
1:00 pm until… тАв Accepting Reservations for 2025, (252) 441-6530
1836 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Captain George’s Seafood Restaurant
All you can eat Thanksgiving Feast featuring traditional and coastal fare
$49.99
11:00 am – 8:00 pm тАв Reservations Accepted
705 S. Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 (252) 480-6677
Basnight’s Lone Cedar
Thanksgiving buffet featuring traditional and coastal favorites. Large and small parties are welcome. Walk-in parties are welcome, but advance reservations are recommended.
Adults: $49.95, Kids under 12: $20.95, Under 5: free
10:30 am – 7:30 pm тАв Reservations Recommended (252) 441-5405
7623 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC 27959
Mulligan’s Grille
A Thanksgiving feast featuring traditional and coastal favorites. Large and small parties are welcome. Walk-in parties are welcome, but advance reservations are recommended.
Call for hours and more information (252) 480-2000
4005 S. Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959
Order and Pick Up Complete Thanksgiving Meals
Take the guesswork out of your feast by pre-ordering a complete Thanksgiving meal that you can simply pick up from a local OBX business. Some meals need to be cooked, and others are heat-and-eat. If you’re looking for a non-traditional Thanksgiving meal with a coastal twist, try a seafood boil. Complete meals must be pre-ordered, and there are advanced pre-order deadlines in most cases. Some meals must be picked up in advance, as several of the establishments are not open on Thanksgiving Day. See each business’s website for November hours and more information.
Kelly’s Outer Banks Catering
1004 9th Ave, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 441-4116
The Fresh Market
500 S. Croatan Hwy, Ste 5000, Nags Head, NC 27959
(252) 255-5022
Harris Teeter
601 Currituck Clubhouse Dr, Corolla, NC 27927
(252) 453-0153
5400 N. Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
(252) 261-2220
2012 S. Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 449-9191
Outer Banks Boil Company
785 Sunset Blvd. D, Corolla, NC 27927
(252) 453-6578
3701 N. Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
(252) 715-2744
Sooey’s BBQ & Rib Shack
807 Ocean Trail, Corolla, NC 27927
(252) 453-4423
3919 S. Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959
(252) 449-6465
OBX Food & Beverage Businesses Open on Thanksgiving Day
Looking for breakfast, coffee, or a non-traditional meal on Thanksgiving Day? There are restaurants in each Outer Banks town open on Thanksgiving Day. Satisfy your Thanksgiving craving without a full feast.
*Holiday hours may vary. Please check wth each individual establishment for open and close times.
Duck’s Cottage Coffee & Bookshop
Start your Thanksgiving morning with a good cup of coffee and a pastry.
Sweet T’s Coffee, Beer, and Wine
Stock up on spirits to enjoy later in the afternoon, after your feast.
Vine & Board
Pick up charcuterie and wine to kick off your Thanksgiving feast.
Yummy West Third specialty espresso drink at Front Porch Cafe.
Okinawa Sushi & Grill
Japanese restaurant in Corolla offering an extensive menu of sushi, grill bowls, and more.
Aloha Poke & Grill
Enjoy a poke bowl or a grill bowl.
Proof Bakery
Treat yourself to breakfast, or pre-order tasty desserts for your feast.
Front Porch Cafe (Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head locations)
Get your caffeine fix before preparing the feast.
Stack’em High Pancakes (Kitty Hawk)
Start your Thanksgiving with a breakfast feast.
Vilai Thai Kitchen
Try Thai for a non-traditional Thanksgiving meal.
Duck Donuts (Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head locations)
Sweet treats for your Thanksgiving Day breakfast.
Benny Tesoros Pizza
Enjoy a laid-back, different kind of feast with a 28″ pizza.
La Fogata Mexican Restaurant Kitty Hawk
Authentic Mexican food on the Outer Banks.
Five Guys Kill Devil Hills
Burgers, fries, milkshakes, and more in the heart of Kill Devil Hills.
Fuji Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
Enjoy a delicious dinner and a show!
N.Y. Bagels
Bagels baked fresh daily in Kill Devil Hills.
Thanksgiving on the Outer Banks, Complete with Oysters
Oysters are a great way to add a little bit of the Outer Banks to a traditional Thanksgiving meal, and November is prime oyster season. See our comprehensive OBX oyster guide for a list of where to buy oysters on the Outer Banks, as well as some of our favorite ways to prepare and eat them.
Burn Some Calories Before the Feast
Kick off Thanksgiving Day with the 2025 Duck NC Turkey Trot 5K! This fun, family-friendly race is the perfect way to work up an appetite before diving into all those holiday treats.