Seafood restaurants & markets near Kitty Hawk
Ocean-view seafood houses, soundside sunset dinners and the markets that will steam your shrimp — all mapped from our homes.
For seafood near Kitty Hawk, locals point to Black Pelican (0.6 mi, across from the ocean), Hurricane Mo’s (0.6 mi) and Goombays (3.5 mi). For a night in, Carawan Seafood (2.6 mi) sells local shrimp, crab and fish and will steam it for you.
- Sunset over the sound: Lone Cedar (Nags Head causeway), The Blue Point (Duck)
- Special occasion: Colington Cafe — known for she-crab bisque and crab cakes
- Fresh markets: Carawan Seafood (Kitty Hawk), Billy’s Seafood (Colington Road)
Where to eat (and buy) seafood
Restaurants and markets, closest first.
Black Pelican Oceanfront Cafe
Seafood, steaks and brick-oven pizza served in a converted 1874 lifesaving station right across the Beach Road from the ocean.
Hurricane Mo’s Beachside Bar & Grill
Year-round beach-side hangout just off the Beach Road dishing up fresh seafood, steaks and cold drinks a few steps from the sand.
Carawan Seafood
Family-run seafood market for local shrimp, crabmeat and fish, with steaming service and a good beer and wine selection.
Goombays Grille & Raw Bar
Colorful island-themed grill and raw bar pairing local seafood with Caribbean flavors and fun cocktails.
Colington Cafe
Romantic dinner spot in a Victorian house on Colington Road, best known for she-crab bisque, crab cakes and homemade desserts.
Kill Devil Grill
Retro diner-car exterior hiding a scratch kitchen known for smoked wings, fresh fish and creative nightly specials.
6.7 mi · 12 minBilly’s Seafood
Dockside Colington market for fresh local seafood and soft-shell crabs in season.
The Blue Point
One of Duck’s signature special-occasion restaurants, serving refined Southern seafood with views over Currituck Sound.
Tortugas’ Lie
Funky Beach Road shack with island-inspired seafood, sushi nights and a backyard sand volleyball court.
Sam & Omie’s
Old-school fishermen’s diner dating to 1937, serving hearty breakfasts and casual seafood plates.
Basnight’s Lone Cedar Cafe
Beloved soundfront seafood house on the Nags Head-Manteo Causeway focused on local catch and sunset views.
Mike Dianna’s Grill Room
Corolla steakhouse known for prime cuts, fresh seafood and a strong wine list.
How to do a seafood night at the beach house
Call your seafood market in the morning, pick up a steamed platter of local shrimp, crab legs and corn in the afternoon, and eat on the deck while the sun goes down. Bring a cooler for the drive back and grab Old Bay, butter and lemons — and don’t forget newspaper for the table.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy fresh seafood in Kitty Hawk?
Carawan Seafood at 5424 N Croatan Hwy in Kitty Hawk sells local shrimp, crabmeat and fish and offers steaming. Billy’s Seafood on Colington Road in Kill Devil Hills is another long-running local market.
Which seafood restaurants have water views?
Black Pelican sits across the Beach Road from the ocean in Kitty Hawk; Lone Cedar, Aqua, NC Coast and The Blue Point have views over the sound.
When is soft-shell crab season?
Soft-shell crabs are typically available in late spring and early summer. Local markets and menus will advertise them when they come in.
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