Mike Dianna's Grill Room
Oceanfront Grille is the only ocean front dining offered in Corolla. Located in the Corolla Light Resort, Oceanfront Grille is a family friendly restaurant serving steaks and seafood with poolside tables and gorgeous views of the beach. Reservations are encouraged due to the limited seating on their elevated deck.
La Dolce Vita
At La Dolce Vita you will enjoy familiar Italian dining on a beachy outdoor deck. Eat up their famous homemade lasagna with a glass of red wine while basking in the views of the sun setting over the Currituck sound. Open for lunch and dinner in the Timbuck II Shopping Village in Corolla.
John's Drive In
Longtime local favorite who has been serving the Outer Banks since 1977 is John's Drive In. Come as you are and enjoy one of their delicious milkshakes or their famous dolphin boats. Even though there may be a wait, and the parking can be a little difficult, it is totally worth the wait.
Fish Heads Bar and Grille
Spend the day at the Outer Banks Fishing Pier playing in the waves or fishing from the pier. When you start to get hungry head to the pier's restaurant, Fish Heads. They have everything from burgers to fish tacos, and corn dogs to steamed shrimp They also offer a large selection of craft beers and wine. Come and enjoy live music, delicious food, and incomparable views of the Atlantic Ocean!
Ocean Boulevard
Enjoy an American bistro-style menu on the oceanside patio at Ocean Boulevard. Ocean Boulevard has been featured in Southern Living magazine as well as The Washington Post. On most nights you will be able to enjoy live music with an ocean breeze while eating a delicious dinner or sipping on a great martini.
Pamlico Jacks
One of my favorite place to go for a nice dinner while watching the sunset is Pamlico Jacks. The kids will love the pirate-themed ships deck. After dinner if you are feeling adventurous head next door to the First Flight Adventure Park and tackle their aerial rope courses.
Mulligans
You will be able to enjoy gorgeous views of the beach and sunset from the upper deck at Mulligans. They offer everything from local seafood to burgers and you must try one of their famous orange crushes.
Duck Deli
If you are walking around Duck, shopping, and you start to get hungry and are looking for somewhere to cool off, Duck Deli is the place for you! Their shaded outdoor seating area is the perfect place to cool off while enjoying lunch or dinner. If you still haven't cooled off after eating lunch/dinner then you must get their famous cobbler sundae.
Rundown Café
Soak in gorgeous views of the ocean while eating a Caribbean style dish on the island themed deck at Rundown Café. This is a great family-friendly restaurant with an affordable menu, lots of kid options, and live music during the in-season.
