Local's List of Must-Try Restaurants in Avon, NC
Finding the best places to eat on vacation can be tricky, especially if you’re someone who likes to avoid tourist traps. That’s why we’ve curated a local’s list of must-try restaurants in Avon, NC. From breakfast to dinner and everything in between, this list will guide you to some of the best food on Hatteras Island. When you need a break from cooking in your Brindley Beach vacation rental, visit any of these top spots. You won’t be disappointed.
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Best Restaurants in Avon, NC and Hatteras Island
Breakfast in Avon
Muffins and Scones: Open daily from 6 AM to 3 PM, Muffins and Scones is your go-to spot for great breakfasts in Avon. Build your own bagel sandwich or choose from their signature items like the Nessie which features nova lox and chive cream cheese, or the Summer Berry with fresh strawberries and ricotta cheese. Grab a fresh cup of coffee or a smoothie while you’re here for the perfect kickstart to your day.
- Address: 40126 NC Hwy 12, Avon, NC
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Casual Lunch or Dinner Restaurants in Avon, NC
Bro’s Sandwich Shop: Stop in any day of the week from 11 AM to 8 PM for one of the best burgers on Hatteras Island. Bro’s Sandwich Shop is the passion project of brothers from Texas who seemed fated to end up in the Outer Banks. After years of long hours in all kinds of kitchens, they took a leap of faith, and the rest is history. Try the Frenchy Bro with wine-braised mushrooms, baby Swiss, and sweet onion jam or one of their excellent hoagies, sammies, salads, or some classic pub grub.
- Address: 41934 NC Hwy 12, Avon NC
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Oceanas Bistro: Discover a delicious fusion of flavors at this year-round favorite in Avon. Their menus offer a smorgasbord of coastal delicacies that range from open-faced quesadillas piled high with lump crabmeat or blackened tuna to craving-curbing entrees like their seafood platter, prime rib, or jerk chicken. Visit them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner on your next Hatteras Island adventure.
- Address: 40774 NC Hwy 12, Avon, NC
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Lalo’s Tacos: This hidden gem is located in Giovanni’s Pizza and has quickly become the go-to hot spot for tacos near Avon. Savor authentic street tacos, tortas (sandwiches), quesadillas, and more when you visit. And if you’re not craving tacos – just pop over for a slice of delicious pizza! Lalo’s and Giovanni’s operate Monday through Saturday from 11 AM to 3 PM for lunch and 5 PM to 9 PM for dinner service. For an affordable meal just 15 minutes from Avon, definitely add them to the list.
- Address: 47365 NC Hwy 12, Buxton, NC
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Outer Banks Boil Company: Get all the benefits of a Lowcountry boil with none of the hassle when you visit Outer Banks Boil Company. Opt for in-home catering, where the team will come to you, or their boil-at-home to-go options for the perfect OBX feast. The menu includes all your favorites, like snow crab legs, shrimp, andouille sausage, red potatoes, corn on the cob, and even Maine lobster. Never worry about leaving the beach early so you can beat the rush. Place or schedule your order and enjoy it when you’re ready.
- Address: 41934 NC Hwy 12, Unit 5, Avon, NC
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Seasonal Favorite in Avon
Pangaea Tavern: With a focus on internationally inspired dishes as well as local favorites, Pangaea’s menu celebrates a time when cultures mixed and different flavors melded together to create a deliciously cohesive palate. From elote corn ribs and coconut curry to more traditional fish tacos and seafood alfredo, there’s something to satisfy everyone’s craving. They even have gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options! Visit this favorite restaurant in Avon, NC, beginning in spring each year.
- Address: 41001 Hwy 12, Avon, NC
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Elevated Dining in Avon
Po House: Open from spring to early fall, the Po House menu is full of locally sourced seafood, incredible cocktails, and some of the best waterfront views around. Everything is fresh and made from scratch, allowing the restaurant to create seasonal menus that showcase the variety of produce found in the OBX. From their sharable small plates, where you’ll find items like seafood bisque, shrimp toast, and fresh burrata panzanella, to their entrees of shrimp and grits, fish and chips, and coconut fish (to name a few), you’ll be swept away by mouthwatering goodness from start to finish. No reservations are allowed, so be sure to come early when you visit!
- Address: 39450 NC Hwy 12 Avon, NC
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Thanksgiving Meals in Avon and Hatteras Island
There’s still time to plan a getaway to Hatteras Island for Thanksgiving. Trade the messy kitchen and crowded grocery store shopping for a quiet vacation and let these local restaurants handle the heavy lifting.
- Café Pamlico: In addition to its year-round offerings, Café Pamlico in Frisco is now taking reservations for its annual Thanksgiving Feast. Dine in from 1 PM to 7 PM Thanksgiving Day and enjoy autumnal salads, turkey, ham, fresh seafood specialties, and more.
- Good Winds: Open 11:30 – 8 PM on Thanksgiving Day, Good Winds will offer a feast full of all your favorites for just $18.00. Fill your plate with turkey, ham, lima bean corn succotash, collards, sweet mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, a roll, and a drink. An assortment of desserts and alcoholic beverages will also be available for separate purchase.
- The Froggy Dog: Back for another year, the Froggy Dog is extending its Thanksgiving offerings by serving both lunch and dinner. Reservations can be made by calling 252-995-5550. The special menu will offer all the expected trimmings. And if you don’t want to dine in, they’ll have carry-out options available, too, so you can celebrate the holidays with the family in your Hatteras Island vacation rental.
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