When dining in a location with Corolla’s beauty, take advantage of outside dining when available! Some places keep the vibe casual with picnic tables perfect for when you take a lunch break during a day at the beach. Other Corolla, NC, restaurants have elevated decks where waterfront views of the sound vie with delicious food for diners’ attention.
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Corolla, NC, Outdoor Dining
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, Outdoor Dining
1159 Austin Street, Unit 106AB, Corolla
Broken Plate Kitchen brings a taste of the Caribbean islands to Corolla. Chef/owner Sean Caiden and co-owner Amaloi Crossman hail from Jamaica, and they bring their favorite island flavors to many of the American-style dishes in their family-oriented restaurant. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, this restaurant is casual, small, bright and cheerful. Breakfast features menu items like pancakes, French toast, Benedicts, sandwiches and avocado toast. Lunch and dinner bring crab cakes, fish and shrimp tacos, Jamaican jerk chicken, Caribbean-spiced fish, tuna tataki and much more. Indoor and outdoor seating is available, as is take-out. It's open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Part of Broken Plate Kitchen is known as Tasty Treats, featuring a range of desserts like ice cream, Extreme Milkshakes (you keep the jar), iced coffee, bubble tea, churros and Waffle Sticks. Diners in the restaurant can order from the Tasty Treats menu to enjoy in house or to-go, or customers can walk up and order from Tasty Treats only.
Broken Plate Kitchen brings a taste of the Caribbean islands to Corolla. Chef/owner Sean Caiden and co-owner Amaloi Crossman hail from Jamaica, and they bring their favorite island flavors to many of the American-style dishes in their family-oriented restaurant. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, this restaurant is casual, small, bright and cheerful. Breakfast features menu items like pancakes, French toast, Benedicts, sandwiches and avocado toast....read more
Broken Plate Kitchen brings a taste of the Caribbean islands to Corolla. Chef/owner Sean Caiden...read more
807 Ocean Trail, Monteray Plaza, Corolla
3919 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 12.5, Nags Head
If you’re looking for delicious and traditional Southern fare on the Outer Banks, stop by Sooey’s BBQ & Rib Shack. With locations in Corolla and Nags Head, they're proud to offer their famous Carolina barbecue. They specialize in authentic Eastern North Carolina-style pulled pork barbecue, slow-smoked ribs, beef brisket and Southern fried chicken. You’ll find all your favorite homemade sides here too, including potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans, onion rings, cornbread and hush puppies. Combine that with their awesome apps, burgers and kids’ menu, and you’ve got a winning combination to please a variety of cravings. You can sit down and eat in either of the locations or take your meal to go. They also offer prepared family meals, catering and event planning services. Call ahead for large orders.
If you’re looking for delicious and traditional Southern fare on the Outer Banks, stop by Sooey’s BBQ & Rib Shack. With locations in Corolla and Nags Head, they're proud to offer their famous Carolina barbecue. They specialize in authentic Eastern North Carolina-style pulled pork barbecue, slow-smoked ribs, beef brisket and Southern fried chicken. You’ll find all your favorite homemade sides here too, including potato salad,...read more
If you’re looking for delicious and traditional Southern fare on the Outer Banks, stop by...read more
Corolla, NC, Outdoor Dining
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, Outdoor Dining
Locals and returning tourists alike sing the praises of the eastern Carolina-style pulled-pork sandwiches that have been served for almost 20 years at this little restaurant in the heart of the historic Corolla village.
Morning, noon and night, the delicious smell of hickory smoke fills the air surrounding the village with the scent of smoked pork, ribs and chicken. Specializing in carry-out for both small and large...
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Corolla, NC, Outdoor Dining
Whether you want to sip coffee outdoors and feel the ocean breeze in your hair or you desperately need a pick me up as you run between activities, Joe to Go keeps coffee convenient, quick and delicious. This open-air coffee stand on the side of Highway 12 is situated next to the Timbuck II Shopping Village and across the street from Monterey Plaza. They serve...read more
Corolla, NC, Outdoor Dining
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, Outdoor Dining
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, Outdoor Dining
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
