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
777 Sunset Boulevard, Corolla
Mike Dianna's Grill Room is owned and operated by a true Corolla local who grew up here and has lived in the area since 1984. The restaurant starts with the best raw products they can find, such as USDA Prime beef, fresh and local seafood, all-natural chicken, pork and pasta. The restaurant has a live hardwood grill where they cook all of their steaks and seafood, and it's the only one of its kind on the northern part of the Outer Banks. They have a wonderful children's menu and an ever-changing specials menu, and they cater to gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy-related restrictions. The Grill Room serves brunch complete with homemade buttermilk biscuits, a house-cured lox platter, crabcake sandwiches, deviled eggs, daily omelette specials and more. Indoor and outdoor dining are available, as are curbside pickup and free delivery on the paved roads of Corolla (online ordering available). Reservations are recommended for all party sizes for both brunch and dinner and can be made online.
Mike Dianna's Grill Room is owned and operated by a true Corolla local who grew up here and has lived in the area since 1984. The restaurant starts with the best raw products they can find, such as USDA Prime beef, fresh and local seafood, all-natural chicken, pork and pasta. The restaurant has a live hardwood grill where they cook all of their steaks and seafood,...read more
Mike Dianna's Grill Room is owned and operated by a true Corolla local who grew up...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
Corolla, NC, Restaurant
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
Corolla Restaurant
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
Corolla, NC, Restaurant
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
Corolla, NC, Restaurant
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
Corolla, NC, Restaurant
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
Corolla, NC, Restaurant
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
One of the most well-known and trusted caterers on the Outer Banks – a legend since 1985 – Kelly’s offers family-style meals as well as individual meals for delivery or pick up. While they still provide customized full-service catering events for any size group, self-directed services are very popular with their vacationing guests. Whether it’s for one night or each night during your stay, Kelly’s...read more
Corolla, NC, Restaurant
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
Corolla, NC, Restaurant
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
