Where to Eat on the Outer Banks for Christmas
Whether you’re a beach local or you’re planning on visiting the OBX for the holidays, there are plenty of great dining options to choose from. If you don't feel like making a holiday feast for yourself, no worries! Instead, try one of these local Outer Banks restaurants open now through Christmas!
*Please note: While we do our best to keep this page updated, we advise calling ahead to confirm hours of operation, as any places will be closed on Christmas Day. Reservations are recommended.
Enjoy A Restaurant Holiday Meal
The Village Table and Tavern: Located in Duck, The Village Table and Tavern will be open on Christmas Eve (December 24) FOR LUNCH ONLY (dine-in or take-out). Enjoy menu items like a Tavern Burger, Chicken Sandwich, Fried Pickles, Crab Cake Sandwich, Fish Sandwich, and more! View The Village Table and Tavern Full Menu.
I Got Your Crabs Seafood Market & Steam Bar: Open on Christmas Eve (December 24) from 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM, I Got Your Crabs is the perfect place to enjoy a seafood dinner with your family! Serving up locally caught specials with a focus on blue crab, enjoy menu items like crab dip, seafood tacos, clam strips, flounder, fried shrimp, catfish, steamed scallops, crab cake sandwich, and more! Side items, appetizers, soups, and desserts are also available. Plus, if you don’t want to dine in, you can always order your meals to go! View I Got Your Crabs Full Menu.
Captain George’s Seafood: For a dine-in option, try Captain George’s Seafood buffet! To comply with COVID-19 standards, social distancing protocols will be followed (so curbside to-go orders are also available)! Open on Christmas Eve (December 24), enjoy a variety of entrée options like Snow Crab Legs, Blackened Mahi, Fried Oysters, Steamed Mussels, Fried Shrimp, Pork BBQ Ribs, Chicken, and Sirloin Steak along with tons of sides and desserts like Garden Salad, Green Beans, Potatoes, She Crab Soup, Mac and Cheese, Dinner Rolls, Pudding, Cake, Cookies & more! With options like this, everyone in your family can find something tasty for the holiday! Learn more about Captain George’s in Kill Devil Hills or to order curbside, view Captain George’s Seafood To-Go Menu.
Fuji Steakhouse & Sushi Bar: If you want to steer away from a “traditional” menu this year, try food with an Asian flare instead! Fuji Steakhouse & Sushi Bar in Kill Devil Hills is open for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day (December 24-25) serving their normal menu for lunch and dinner. Enjoy a fine selection of crafted sushi rolls or hibachi dinners with everything from seafood to meat to vegetables! Soups, salads, appetizers, and desserts are also available. View Fuji Steakhouse & Sushi Bar’s Full Menu.
Jolly Roger: Jolly Roger in Kill Devil Hills is open daily, including Christmas Eve & Christmas Day (December 24-25) with their regular menu! From 11:30 AM to 9:00 pm, enjoy a Christmas special of Traditional Ham & Turkey Dinner with all the fixings or an Italian Stuffed Pork Roulade with roasted peppers, fresh spinach & ricotta smothered in homemade marinara, served with mashed potatoes, veggies, and garlic bread, or order off the menu. Plus, on Christmas morning, you can come in for breakfast in your pajamas to get free eggnog! View Jolly Roger Full Menu.
Khan’s Mongolian Grill: For another great dine-in or pick-up option on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day (December 24-25), try Kahn’s Mongolian Grill in Kill Devil Hills! Serving their regular menu for lunch and dinner, enjoy a delicious bowl with your choice of protein, vegetables, and sauce, or pick a pre-made bowl option like Kung Pao Shrimp, Teriyaki Chicken, or Orange Beef! Custom protein can be chicken, beef, bacon, shrimp, lamb, calamari, sausage, or Mongolian beef while sides range from mushrooms and bean sprouts to carrots and water chestnuts. Choose 1 or 2 sauces from garlic water, orange, teriyaki, sweet and sour, honey sriracha, spicy schezwan, spicy kung pao, and sesame garlic! View Khan’s Full Menu Here.
*Remember that due to Covid 19 restrictions, any and all menus and hours are subject to change. Check with individual restaurant with questions.
Other Restaurants Open on Christmas Eve
Here is a list of other local OBX restaurants open on Christmas Eve! (Note: hours and menus are subject to change. Check with individual restaurant for additional details)
Duck
- Bangkok Thai-Sushi
- Duck Cottage Coffee & Bookshop
- Duck Donuts
- Lifesaving Station Restaurant
- Sweet T's Coffee, Beer & Wine
- Village Table and Tavern (LUNCH ONLY)
Southern Shores
- Crumbl Cookies (AM ONLY)
- Jersey Mike's Subs
- Shun Xing Chinese Restaurant
- Steamers
- Taco Bell
- Tropical Smoothie (UNTIL 6PM)
Kitty Hawk
- Aloha Poke & Grill
- Art's Place
- Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar (AM ONLY)
- Barrier Island Bagels
- Himalaya
- I Got Your Crabs
- La Fogata
- McDonalds
- Papa John's Pizza
- Sandtrap Tavern (UNTIL 2PM)
- Sanya Sushi Bar, Chinese Cuisine & Hibachi
- Shipwreck Taphouse
- The Spot
- Stack'em High Pancakes and So Forth
- Starbuck's Coffee
- Subway
- Trio
- Vilai's Thai Kitchen
Kill Devil Hills
- Beachcomber
- Beachside Bistro
- Captain George's Seafood Restaurant
- Chilli Peppers
- China King
- Country Deli
- Duck Donuts
- Five Guys Burgers & Fries
- Food Dudes Kitchen (UNTIL 3PM)
- Front Porch Cafe
- Fuji Japanese Steakhouse
- Goombay's Grille & Raw Bar
- Henry's Restaurant (UNTIL 12PM)
- Higher Grounds Coffee & Ice Cream Co. (UNTIL 1PM)
- Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint
- Jolly Roger
- Khans Mongolian Grill
- Little Caesars Pizza
- McDonalds
- Mom's Sweet Shop
- New York Bagels
- Noosa Beach Grille
- OBX Tortilleria Y Panaderia
- Proof Bakery
- Subway
- Ten O Six
- Thai Room
- Wendy's
Nags Head
- Bros
- Dirty Dick's Crabhouse
- Dunkin' Donuts
- Front Porch Cafe (UNTIL 3PM)
- Greentails Seafood Market & Kitchen
- Jersey Mike's Subs
- KFC/Taco Bell (UNTIL 6PM)
- McGrath's Burger Shack
- Morning View Coffeehouse and Roastery
- Mulligan's Raw Bar & Grille
- New China Buffet
- Outback Steakhouse
- Player's Grille
- Single Fin Bistro Bar & Grille
- Sonic Drive-In
- The Spot (CLOSING EARLY)
- Subway
- Sugar Shack Seafood Market
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe
- Viva Mexican Grille
Manteo/Manns Harbor
- Avenue Grille
- Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream (CLOSING EARLY)
- Darrell's Restaurant (UNTIL 2PM)
- Dunkin' Donuts
- Front Porch Cafe
- McDonalds
- Pizza Hut (CLOSING EARLY)
- Poor Richard's Sandwich Shop & Pub
- Stripers Bar and Grille (LUNCH ONLY)
- Subway
- Top China
- Outland Seafood
- White's Shopping Center
Hatteras Island
- Bros Sandwich Shack
- Cafe Pamlico (AM ONLY)
- Chinatown
- Dirty Dick's Crabhouse (UNTIL 4PM)
- The Dough Shack
- Fatty's Eatery
- Good Winds Restaurant
- Nino's Pizza Italian Restaurant
- Orange Blossom Bakery & Cafe
- Pamlico Deli (UNTIL 2PM)
- Uglie Mugs Coffee Shop
Restaurants Open on Christmas Day
Duck
Southern Shores
Kitty Hawk
Kill Devil Hills
- Beachside Bistro
- Chilli Peppers
- China King
- Dunkin' Donuts
- Fuji Japanese Stakhouse
- Jolly Roger
- Khans Mongolian Grill
- New York Bagels
- Noosa Beach Grille
- OBX Tortilleria Y Panaderia
Nags Head
Manteo
Hatteras Island
Book a Holiday Feast in Your Rental
Outer Banks Clambake is the perfect solution for those who don't want to get the whole family ready to go out to a restaurant this holiday season. Instead, let the meal come to you! OBX Clambake will come right to your rental home, bring the ingredients, cook the meal, and clean up afterward! Plus, Seaside Vacations guests are eligible for discounts through Club Seaside! Contact Outer Banks Clam Bake directly to work out a menu, confirm guest total, and arrange other details.
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