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
1159 Austin Street, Corolla Light Town Center, Corolla
One of the few restaurants in Corolla staying open all year long, Uncle Ike's serves a wide range of fresh, homemade foods. With an aim to please the whole family, the menu includes big, bold, fresh flavors in every local seafood dish, including their famous mahi tacos and crab cakes. Photographs of the daily chef's specials can be found on their Facebook page. Kids are welcome, and the menu includes plenty of fresh (not frozen) food to satisfy picky eaters. Covered outdoor seating is available. After dark, adults are invited to revel in a variety of entertainment like live music, DJs, karaoke or UFC Fights and NFL Ticket games, broadcast on multiple flat-screen TVs in the bar. From day to night, Uncle Ike's always welcomes new faces and friends, saying that their customers are relatives they choose for themselves.
One of the few restaurants in Corolla staying open all year long, Uncle Ike's serves a wide range of fresh, homemade foods. With an aim to please the whole family, the menu includes big, bold, fresh flavors in every local seafood dish, including their famous mahi tacos and crab cakes. Photographs of the daily chef's specials can be found on their Facebook page. Kids are welcome, and...read more
One of the few restaurants in Corolla staying open all year long, Uncle Ike's serves...read more
Corolla, NC, Restaurant
Pizzazz is a pizza favorite on the Outer Banks. They’ve been around since 1986 because they make consistently great pizza with generous toppings and the service is friendly. Choose from gourmet menu creations or stick with the traditional. Pizzazz also makes hot subs, salads and wings. You can eat in for lunch or dinner or have your pizza delivered. Call for off-season hours. And, if...read more
Corolla, NC, Restaurant
From the same restaurant family as Broken Plate Kitchen in Corolla, Seanna Tavern serves traditional American cuisine with a leaning toward seafood. The menus are a little more elegant than your traditional beach-town fare, and the atmosphere is casual and friendly. Seanna serves breakfast, lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday, and they have a full bar. They take reservations.read more
Corolla, NC, Restaurant
With a lively, fun-filled family atmosphere, eclectic decor and a focus on fresh seafood, Sun Fish Grill is Corolla's happy seafood shack. The kitchen whips up just about everything from scratch, and the menu offers something for everyone, from seafood lovers to meat eaters to vegetarians to kids. In addition to fresh and local seafood, they also offer 100% Angus beef, organic chicken, vegetarian and...read more
Ocracoke, NC, Restaurant
The Chicken Coop is a family-friendly restaurant with a country diner feel, right down to the red-and-white checked table cloths and quilts on the walls. Their food is pure comfort, with items like fried chicken, country-style sides, chicken and dumplings, soups and sandwich combos on the menu plus daily specials. The Chicken Coop serves breakfast any time, so you can get French toast, eggs, biscuits...read more
Corolla, NC, Restaurant
Want a fun addition to your next birthday party or special event? Bring delight to everyone’s inner child with catered ice cream! Corolla ice cream shop, the Chill Spot, carts the tasty delights from their store to you. Visit them at one of their locations to see what they’re all about. The Chill Spot serves more than 10 flavors of ice cream, and they can...read more
Corolla, NC, Restaurant
At The Juice Jar the goal is to provide healthy, delicious and refreshing foods that are usually organic and always fresh. Try their signature Açaí bowls, a great way to start your day. After a morning workout, surf or yoga session, add organic hemp protein to your smoothie and rebuild those tired muscles. Don't forget the juice. All of The Juice Jar's products are packed...read more
Corolla, NC, Restaurant
The Kind Cup is an artisan coffee roaster specializing in small-batch, fresh-roasted coffee. Stop in for a latte, espresso, cappuccino, nitro cold brew, cold brew or just a simple cup of delicious, well-made coffee. They also sell coffee in bulk. You'll find The Kind Cup inside Corolla Village Market in a charming, restored home in Historic Corolla Village. Online ordering is also available.read more
Corolla, NC, Restaurant
Not only are they known for their delectable menu, but the Oceanfront Grille is also the only place in Corolla where you can dine outdoors while overlooking the ocean. These two assets together make the restaurant beloved by residents and visitors. What started out as the Clubhouse Cafe in 1992 has blossomed into a restaurant that features wonderful varieties of seafood dishes. Favorites include their...read more
Corolla, NC, Restaurant
In season, The Shack Coffee Shop, a favorite local hangout, offers a full range of hot and cold beverages for everyone in your group. The baristas are experts in the art of brewing the perfect cup, from macchiato to iced coffee – all made from the freshest, locally roasted beans. You’ll also find a full menu of other refreshments like frappes and smoothies and smoothie bowls. A...read more
Corolla, NC, Restaurant
For alfresco dining, this new restaurant in Timbuck II Shopping is hard to beat. Upside not only offers comfy seating on an elevated waterfront deck, but also has the Inside-Out Bar where inside effortlessly merges with the outdoors so you can enjoy Upside's creative coastal cuisine and craft cocktails in an atmosphere made for relaxing with friends and family. Upside serves creative coastal cuisine paired...read more
Corolla, NC, Restaurant
Every inch of space in this 1,800-square-foot restaurant is utilized to maximize your dining pleasure. There is a cozy bar offering cocktails and a small collection of domestic and craft beers and wine; it has five bar stools to accommodate diners or those waiting for a table. The dining area is decorated in earthy tones, shelves of books, original art and eclectic antiques and has...read more
Corolla, NC, Restaurant
For an upscale wine experience in Corolla, this is the place. Self-serve wine machines allow you to sample 28 different wines by the ounce or glass, or you can order a glass or bottle from their wide range of offerings. They also offer craft beers and non-alcoholic selections. Enjoy your beverages with a food board with cheeses, charcuterie meats and other snacks. The space is...read more
