Burgers, hot dogs, diner-style breakfasts, pizza places, steakhouses, barbecue – don’t you just love the variety that characterizes what’s considered American cuisine? For a small town, Corolla, NC, restaurants certainly offer a generous sampling of favorite American foods. And what’s the point of dining out if you can’t take the whole family too? These Corolla, NC, restaurants focus on creating family-friendly environments both in no-frills and upscale settings.
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Corolla, NC, Restaurant
807 Ocean Trail, Monteray Plaza, Corolla
Sundogs is a great family-friendly restaurant for lunch and dinner in Corolla. The grill offers an array of appetizers along with steamed seafood, salads, sandwiches, burgers and full entrees such as New Orleans-inspired shrimp and grits created by Chef Bryan Maher and a host of new menu items from new team chefs Matthew Purdue and Agustus Dawson – think Teriyaki-Glazed Salmon, Lobster Mac & Cheese with Pork Belly and Pulled Pork Kimchi Tacos. A host of daily specials ensures that the chefs can be as creative as they want to be (specials are posted on social media). Be sure to check out the raw bar featuring a variety of oysters and other seafood. Sundogs has a kids' menu and a midday appetizer menu from 3 to 5 p.m. every day. When dinner ends, nightlife begins. Sundogs is open until 2 a.m. every night during summer with several nights of live music and karaoke. This is also the place for all your sports-viewing adventures, especially Sunday football, thanks to their large projection TV and 12 other TVs. After 10 p.m. Sundogs is open for ages 21 and older only.
Sundogs is a great family-friendly restaurant for lunch and dinner in Corolla. The grill offers an array of appetizers along with steamed seafood, salads, sandwiches, burgers and full entrees such as New Orleans-inspired shrimp and grits created by Chef Bryan Maher and a host of new menu items from new team chefs Matthew Purdue and Agustus Dawson – think Teriyaki-Glazed Salmon, Lobster Mac & Cheese...read more
Sundogs is a great family-friendly restaurant for lunch and dinner in Corolla. The grill offers...read more
Corolla, NC, Restaurant
Make a beeline for Duck Donuts where you will find warm, delicious and made-to-order donuts. Duck Donuts makes its donuts fresh on site, and you have the option of each one being coasted in powdered or cinnamon sugar or dipped in vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, lemon, peanut butter or maple glaze then sprinkled with your favorite toppings. You can watch your donuts being made then have...read more
Corolla, NC, Restaurant
Dunkin' Donuts has four locations on the Outer Banks. Visit one of the two locations on the Bypass, the Corolla location next to Food Lion or their Manteo location for coffee, breakfast/lunch sandwiches and, of course, donuts. They serve breakfast all day and have convenient drive-thrus for all your coffee and doughnut desires! read more
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This is a great local dine-in or take-out restaurant with a very casual family atmosphere. The menu features seafood including soft-shell and hard-shell crabs (hard shells are sold either live or cooked), Alaskan king and snow crab legs by the pound (when available), scallops, shrimp, clams, mussels, oysters and fresh fish, plus slow-cooked barbecue including North Carolina pulled pork, beef brisket, smoked ribs, smoked chicken...read more
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Firehouse Boil Co. brings the low country seafood boil to you. They deliver a boil kit and easy instructions to your beach house for the perfect family-friendly dinner for up to 50 people. The boil kits include shrimp, potatoes, corn and sausage, and you can add on crab legs, lobster tail, mussels, clams and vegan sausage. You can also add kid-friendly and allergy-friendly favorites like...read more
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First Light feels a bit like Restoration Hardware meets surf shack with reclaimed hardwood floors and cool, red bench seats at the bar. In addition to lunch and dinner, they serve brunch mid-week. Their handmade biscuits, waffles with fresh fruit and variety of omelettes and Benedicts are a special treat for breakfast. Their juicy burgers are made with hand-formed patties, and they also have sandwiches,...read more
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Giant Slice Pizza has been a Corolla favorite since 1994. Located in TimBuck II, Giant Slice bakes hand-tossed, New York-style pizza in their stone ovens with your choice of more than 18 toppings. Other popular choices are appetizers, stromboli, calzones, subs, baked wings and Italian desserts. They offer dine-in, carry-out or delivery service that is free from Pine Island through Ocean Hill. They can happily...read more
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Whether or not you’re golfing, make time for a meal at Hunt Club Tavern inside the beautiful clubhouse on the spectacular Currituck Club grounds. Hunt Club offers breakfast and lunch daily, and dinner is served on Wednesdays from 5 until 8 p.m. In addition to chef's specials and house-made soups, the menu features a variety of appetizers, salads and sandwiches. This is a family-friendly restaurant...read more
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Are you staying healthy but also craving something a little sweet? A treat from Island Smoothie feels indulgent without the guilt. Whipping up fresh fruit smoothies, photogenic acai bowls and other frozen beverages, this cafe channels beach vibes with their tropical-colored interior with wood-slated decor. Pick up a smoothie to take to the beach, or if you have time to spare, sit down with a...read more
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With recipes handed down from within the family, La Dolce Vita is a celebration of family, friends and coastal Italian cuisine. Favorite items from their menu are mussels; crab and shrimp penne vodka; hand-tossed, thin-crust pizzas; and mini Italian crab cakes. Nightly seasonal specials are offered as well. They have plenty of shaded tables on their two sound-view decks, so get there in time to...read more
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Start the day at Lighthouse Bagels, Deli & More with fresh-brewed coffee, homemade doughnuts, fresh-baked bagels, pastries and muffins. You can also enjoy a breakfast sandwich cooked on the grill with eggs, bacon, sausage or a pork roll. For lunch Lighthouse has subs and sandwiches featuring Boar's Head meats and fresh-baked bread. You can always order ahead to have your lunch ready. In season enjoy...read more
Corolla, NC, Restaurant
At the south entrance of the Currituck Club, Low Tide Bar & Grill is a great place for a casual lunch or dinner. The menu offers island-inspired, low country-style fare, including seafood, sandwiches, burgers, steaks, salads and more. Coastal favorites like fish tacos, buttery crab legs, peel and eat shrimp, crab cakes and seafood platters will satisfy the seafood lovers in your party, while landlubbers...read more
Corolla, NC, Restaurant
Lucky's Pizza is a small, family-owned business with big reputation. Owners Kerry and Flo have made their dream come true with the opening of this eclectic pizza shop with excellent service, good prices and amazingly delicious food. Each family member puts in an incredible amount of work, combining Southern charm with the authenticity of Italy on a NYC-style crust that will make you savor every bite. There are no artificial or processed ingredients,...read more
