OBX Pizza Restaurants
For a lot of people, coming to the Outer Banks means fresh, local seafood and delectable restaurants that offer fine dining escapes or relaxing spaces with a coastal vibe. But when you're traveling with a big family and trying to relax after being at the beach all day, there are few things better than a good pizza! And here on the Outer Banks, there are options as vast as the ocean views for a delicious pizza that's sure to be a hit with your whole group. From Corolla to Hatteras, you'll find plenty of spots to satisfy those pizza cravings with different shops focusing on specialized crusts, creative toppings, and fantastic sides. Here's a guide to some of our favorite must-try spots for pizza night during family vacation.
Pizzazz Pizza – Grandy, Corolla, Duck, and Nags Head
(252) 261-1111
Pizzaz Pizza is an Outer Banks staple, with 4 convenient options in both Dare and Currituck Counties. They offer dine-in, carryout, and delivery with the convenience of calling in or ordering online. They specialize in a delicious crispy crust and a variety of specialty pizzas, as well as salads, wings, subs, and more for the whole family.
Must Try: Don't miss out on their Hurricane White Pizza, which has garlic & pepper white sauce with tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, and mozzarella, and their delicious Garlic Cheese Bread as a side!
Cosmo's Pizza - Corolla
Light Town Center, 1159 Austin St #110A, Corolla, NC 27927
(252) 453-4666
Located in the Corolla Light Town Center, this no-frills pizzeria boasts delicious New York-style pizzas, making it an incredible spot for a post-beach lunch! The staff is incredibly friendly and the service is fast while offering lots of toppings, additional meal options, and a convenient location. They also offer wings, garlic knots, nachos made of kettle chips, and a wide selection of sandwiches, subs, and salads. Looking for something to help you relax? They also have a bar with awesome cocktails like the Cosmo's Margarita and Blueberry Moonshine Lemonade.
Must Try: Be sure to try the Famous White Crab Pizza with Ricotta, Garlic, Tomatoes, Crab, Spinach, and Balsamic Reduction or the Fig and Pig with Fig Preserves, Arugula, Blue Cheese Crumbles, and Prosciutto.
Southern Shores Pizza & Deli – Kitty Hawk
1 Ocean Blvd, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
(252) 715-3940
If you're staying in or around Kitty Hawk and Southern Shores, Southern Shores Pizza & Deli is the perfect option for a delicious pie with fresh ingredients, homemade dough, and signature sauce. You're going to love they're welcoming atmosphere, creative menu, and delightful ingredients! Choose from a variety of crusts, including hand-tossed, gluten-free crust, and Sicilian as well as stromboli, calzones, and their speciality "rip coyles." Someone not in the mood for pizza? Try the grill, subs, and collection of delicious sides.
Must Try: Southern Shores Pizza's Pesto Chicken Pizza with pesto, Roma tomatoes, sweet peppers, grilled chicken, and mozzarella is a local favorite! A don't miss out on their garlic knots and cauliflower buffalo bites!
Dare Devil's Pizzeria – Kill Devil Hills
1112 S Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 441-6330
A staff-favorite restaurant, Dare Devil's Pizzeria has been serving the Outer Banks since 1987! Family-owned and operated, Dare Devil's Pizzeria's homemade dough and sauce are their signature claims to fame but they have as wide selection of pizza toppings, salads, specialty pizzas, and stromboli - so there's a little something for everyone to enjoy! In addition to good eats, they also have multiple bottled beer options as well as wine by the glass and mixed drinks.
Must Try: You've got to try the Dare Devil Pizza, which has pepperoni, sausage, beef, ham, mushrooms, green peppers, black olive, tomatoes, and onions, or the Garden Pesto, which has pesto sauce, cheese, tomatoes, and mushrooms.
Max’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria – Kill Devil Hills
1712 N Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 261-3113
Get ready for some of the best Italian food on the Outer Banks! Max's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria has delicious and amazing pizza, ravioli, sandwiches, and soups that will have you coming back for more. With more than 40 years of combined experience, Max's celebrates the heart of Italian dining with stone oven pizzas, a wide selection of beer and wine, and a cozy dining room feel. They also pride themselves in using the best King Arthur flour for their dough, so you can rest assured you're getting the best quality pizza there is.
Must Try: Check out the Rappers Delight, which has garlic oil, ricotta, mozzarella and gorgonzola cheese, arugula, prosciutto ham, red crushed pepper, and balsamic glaze, and That Fun Guy, which boasts mozzarella & fontina cheese, shitake & cremini mushrooms, white truffle aioli, and red crushed pepper.
American Pie Drive-In - Kill Devil Hills
1600 S Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 441-3332
American Pie is a casual thrive-in restaurant located on the beach road in Kill Devil Hills. They offer delicious New York-style pizza as well as ice cream that you can enjoy out on the patio after your day at the beach! They specialize in large orders, for that family where everyone wants something different, while also offering apps, burgers, baskets, and po'boys that everyone will love.
Must Try: Don't miss out on their Shrimp Scampi Pizza with fresh local shrimp, roasted garlic, mozzarella, and basil and their Fried Mahi Po' Boy that will delight every time!
Slice Pizzeria – Kill Devil Hills
710 S. Croatan Hwy, MP 8.5., Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 449-8888
If you're looking for a New York-style pizzeria on the Outer Banks, look no further than Slice Pizzeria! Offering both pizza slices and whole pizzas, Slice is known on the OBX for offering both quick and easy lunches and larger dinners for the whole beach house! Serving the Outer Banks since 2008, this individually owned and operated business is open year-round so you'll always be able to get some delicious OBX pizza with a fun and friendly atmosphere.
Must Try: You've got to try their Margherita Pizza or the Natural Gourmet. And be sure to stick around for dessert with a wide selection of Surfin' Spoon Sammies or New York Style Cheesecake.
Yellow Submarine OBX - Nags Head
5000 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959
(252) 441-3511
A creative take on the Beatles song, Yellow Submarine offers some of the best pizza on the Outer Banks! They specialize in stone-oven pizzas, subs, wine, and beer! They've been in business for more than 40 years and focus on hand-tossed, made-from-scratch delicacies. In addition to pizzas, they've got snacks, subs, salads, rip curls, and wings!
Must Try: Yellow Submarine is known for their Meat Lovers, Margarit, Spinach Florentine, OBX Chicken White, and delicious Philly Cheesesteak pizzas!
Nags Head Pizza Company – Nags Head
4036 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC 27959
(252) 715-3455
You'll find Nags Head Pizza Company, this classic OBX pizza join, located at MP 12.5 on the Beach Road in Historic Cottage Row! Fresh food is maid daily from baked mushrooms to homemade meatballs and fresh bruschetta! In addition to incredible pizza, you can also satisfy the entire family in one spot with lots of salad options as well as gluten-free and vegan choices. And if you're looking for a unique twist to pizza? Nags Head Pizza Company prides itself in sharing some positivity with the world via pizza box quotes written on the inside of each pizza box!
Must Try: Definitely give the Hulk Smash a chance with pesto sauce, mozzarella, house meatballs, roasted mushrooms, and shaved parmesan or for something a little more classic, try the Endless Summer with pizza sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, Roma tomato, red onion, and banana pepper!
Benny Tesoro’s – Nags Head
7531 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC 27959
(252) 715-1227
Whether you're hanging out at The Lost Colony Brewery and need some food or you're prepping pizzas for family pizza night, Benny Tesoro's has the delicious pizza that you need to feed an army! Benny Tesoro's exclusively specializes in large pies, but boy do they know what they're doing! Grab a custom 28" pie that will feed the whole family and you'll be set. You read that right...28" pie! That's almost 2.5 feet of pizza, and it's good pizza at that! Choose from their preselected garlic mushroom, pepperoni, or monthly veggie or create a custom that's sure to satisfy the whole family.
Must Try: Hop on over and grab a Garlic Mushroom slice while sipping the Hatteras Red from The Lost Colony Brewery next door! If you're looking to mix it up for the next family get together, try their delicious garlic mushrooms with Italian sausage for a people pleaser!
Village Pizza of Nags Head – Nags Head
5205 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959
(252) 255-5255
Hidden in the heart of Nags Head, Village Pizza of Nags Head is a local pizzeria that focuses on fresh ingredients and superior quality pizzas. They also offer tasty wings, knots, and fries as well as salads to complement their delicious pizzas. Buying for the whole house? Check out their family packages to ensure that everyone gets all the pizza they want!
Must Try: Want something unique? Try Sea Harvest with shrimp and scallops, spinach, goat's milk and mozzarella cheese, garlic, and a scampi base, or the Chicken Bacon Ranch with fried chicken, bacon, and house-made ranch.
Angelo's Pizza - Buxton
46903 North Carolina Hwy 12, Buxton, NC 27920
(252) 995-6364
Angelo's Pizza is a Hatteras Island favorite with a laid-back vibe and creative menu that's perfect for families and groups! They offer a delicious selection of hand-tossed pizza, burgers, wings, salads, and fried foods that offer a little something for everyone. They've also got a small arcade and that classic pizza shop feel, making this the dream spot for relaxing with a slice after a day at the beach.
Must Try: If you're looking for a creative appetizer, check out the Fried Avocado and the Citrus Chipotle Wings. As for pizza, their Veggie Supreme with tomatoes, mushrooms, black olives, green peppers, and onions is delicious while the Chicken Parmesan Pizza is a creative take on an Italian classic!
Gidget's Pizza and Pasta - Avon
41934 North Carolina Hwy 12, Avon, NC 27915
(252) 995-3109
Gidget's is a perfectly cozy hub for Italian food on Hatteras Island. A staple on the Outer Banks for nearly 30 years, Gidget's Pizza and Pasta prides itself on a cozy, family-friendly environment with a relaxed island vibe. In addition to delicious made-from-scratch pizzas, Gidget's also has a wide range of pasta dishes including spaghetti and meatballs, fettuccine, and lasagna - all served with garlic bread, of course!
Must Try: Don't miss out on their Triple Pepp with double pepperoni, sliced pepperoncini, and cracked black pepper or The Sonoma, with shaved prosciutto, diced fig, and white garlic sauce.
Hatteras Island Pizza & Gingerbread House Bakery & Pizza - Frisco
52715 North Carolina Hwy 12, Frisco, NC 27936
(252) 995-5204
Looking for a sweet baked treat? Want pizza for the whole family? You don't have to choose! This unique spot specializes in amazing homemade pizzas as well as delightful freshly baked treats such as freshly baked cookies, cakes, and gingerbread! Their location in Frisco means they're perfectly situated on Hatteras Island, with easy access from both ends of the island. Hatteras Island Pizza also has calzones and sandwiches that are sure to satisfy all of your savory cravings!
Must Try: Be sure to check out Put Out the Fire with buffalo chicken in a special hot sauce with sliced onions and a side of ranch or blue cheese. And for dessert, grab a bite of the flourless chocolate torte or gingerbread cake!
Giovanni's Pizza & Lalos Tacos - Buxton
47365 North Carolina Hwy 12, Buxton, NC 27920
(252) 995-0060
Giovanni's not only specializes in pizza, but they double as an up-and-coming taco spot! Whether you're looking for pizza, desserts, or a wide variety of tacos and burritos, Giovanni's is your ideal spot for a restaurant that's going to satisfy the whole family! Check out their specialty pizzas, tacos, tortas, quesadillas, and Italian dishes like alfredo and chicken parmesan!
Must Try: Grab a Deluxe Pizza with pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, onions, black olives, and green peppers and some Tres Leches Cake for dessert!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get pizza delivered to my OBX vacation rental?
Yes, many local pizza places offer delivery. However, be sure to call ahead and see which places offer delivery to your specific location. Corolla, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, and Hatteras Island have plenty of town-specific pizza delivery spots.
Does the OBX have gluten-free pizza options?
Yes! You can find gluten-free pizza at Southern Shores Pizza & Deli, Pizza Stop, Village Pizza of Nags Head, Dare Devil's Pizzeria, and Nags Head Pizza Company. Please call ahead to confirm allergy-friendly pizza options.
What is the best way to reheat leftover pizza at your OX vacation rental?
- Oven: Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes for a crispy crust.
- Stovetop: Heat slices in a skillet over medium heat for a crispy bottom and gooey cheese.
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