Nothing pairs better with a stroll through Manteo than doing so with an ice cream cone in hand. This is a truth we stand by. There are Manteo, NC, restaurants and eateries that sell ice cream, candy and other sweets sprinkled throughout downtown Manteo in addition to the surrounding area. Find gourmet chocolates, fresh fudge, endless flavors of homemade ice cream and other treats to add a sweet touch to your day.
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Manteo, NC, Restaurant
521 S. U.S. Highway 64, Manteo
Darrell’s is a family-style seafood restaurant that’s a locals' favorite and has been operated by the Daniels family for more than five decades. It dates back to 1960 when Darrell Daniels started the Polar Bear Drive-In. When the second generation came on board in 1972, the family changed the focus to a seafood restaurant and renamed it Darrell's Seafood Restaurant. Now the third generation is working here. Seafood is still the specialty, and locals know that Darrell’s does seafood right. The fried oysters, served with the traditional fixings of coleslaw, French fries and hush puppies, are widely touted as the best anywhere. The blackened tuna over black beans and rice is both healthy and delicious. Land food, children’s fare and light dishes are also available. Darrell's also has a wood-fired grill for barbecue. Helpings are heaping, and the desserts are delicious, if you have room. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served Monday through Saturday.
Darrell’s is a family-style seafood restaurant that’s a locals' favorite and has been operated by the Daniels family for more than five decades. It dates back to 1960 when Darrell Daniels started the Polar Bear Drive-In. When the second generation came on board in 1972, the family changed the focus to a seafood restaurant and renamed it Darrell's Seafood Restaurant. Now the third generation is...read more
Darrell’s is a family-style seafood restaurant that’s a locals' favorite and has been operated by...read more
Manteo, NC, Restaurant
Blue Water Grill & Raw Bar is the sister restaurant to another Outer Banks favorite, Blue Moon Beach Grill, located in Nags Head. Blue Water Grill is a family-owned restaurant at Pirate's Cove Marina, giving it a prime location with fantastic views of the marina, sound and marsh. Their menu is interestingly varied and changes seasonally. Oysters hailing from local, regional and national waters are the specialty at the raw...
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Manteo, NC, Restaurant
Charis (pronounced CARE-is, it means grace in Greek) offers a sophisticated coffeehouse setting in downtown Manteo. The coffee and espresso are available in all varieties, along with offerings of tea and chai. For food there are muffins, cinnamon buns, bagels, oatmeal and protein bars. Each month Charis donates 10 percent of its profits to a different charitable cause. If you're in a hurry, call in...read more
Manteo, NC, Restaurant
Dunkin' Donuts has four locations on the Outer Banks. Visit one of the two locations on the Bypass, the Corolla location next to Food Lion or their Manteo location for coffee, breakfast/lunch sandwiches and, of course, donuts. They serve breakfast all day and have convenient drive-thrus for all your coffee and doughnut desires! read more
Manteo, NC, Restaurant
Firetender is an exciting new casual yet upscale restaurant in Manteo. Based at the Hotel Manteo on the main highway, the restaurant is centered around its custom-built stone oven, the source of its incredible stone-oven pizzas. The menu also includes expertly prepared small plates like Karaage Wings, Ahi Nachos, Blistered Brussels Sprouts and Stone Oven Oysters along with Skillets (meal served in a cast-iron skillet),...read more
Manteo, NC, Restaurant
Front Porch Cafe has three community coffeehouses with deliciously fresh-roasted coffee (that you can watch being roasted at the Nags Head location), and the stores feature plenty of seating and free WiFi. Known for offering some of the best artisan-roasted coffee on the beach, they serve an array of specialty coffee drinks, teas and chai. Look for nitro brew and kombucha too. Fresh pastries like...read more
Manteo, NC, Restaurant
Offering high-quality soft-serve ice cream, specialty sundaes, shakes, many flavors of shaved ice and more, Frosties is the place to satisfy your sweet tooth when you're out and about in Downtown Manteo. Choose from tons of toppings, indulge in a loaded banana split or flurry or savor the guilt-free, dairy-free sherbet of the week. Air-conditioned indoor seating is available, or you can take your treats...read more
Manteo, NC, Restaurant
This friendly neighborhood takeout restaurant is a Roanoke Island favorite for delicious New York-style, hand-tossed pizzas that are loaded with toppings. They also serve appetizers, wings, cheese steaks, salads deli sandwiches, paninis, burgers, salads and delicious desserts like Hershey Bar cake and cheesecake. Garden is open for lunch and dinner every day except Sunday. Call ahead or order online for take-out. Or have your order delivered...read more
Wanchese, NC, Restaurant
Lunch at this deli is worth a trip to Wanchese, whether you go by car or by boat. The name comes from what the locals call a water feature near here. The deli offers fine meats and cheeses for a variety of sandwiches, but the real appeal is owner Annie Davis’s homemade cooking. You can never go wrong with one of her daily specials or...read more
Manteo, NC, Restaurant
The Hungry Pelican is known and loved for its fresh deli sandwiches and superb baked goods. In their location on Budleigh Street, beside the Pioneer Theater, the restaurant serves made-to-order sandwiches, salads and kids' fare along with hand-dipped ice cream and baked goods. They now offer Surfin' Spoon ice cream sandwiches too! With a big range of lunch choices, it's a great place to pick...read more
Manteo, NC, Restaurant
Jersey Mike’s is known nationwide for its fresh sliced deli meats and grilled subs. Visit their locally owned and operated locations in Nags Head and Southern Shores seven days a week year round to dine in or grab some great food to go. The local franchises of Jersey Mike's are owned by locals who are very generous in the Outer Banks community.read more
Wanchese, NC, Restaurant
Johanna's, operated by a longtime local restaurateur and caterer, is a food truck based at Wanchese Tiki Hut at Safe Harbor Outer Banks. Open Wednesday through Sunday, Johanna's serves fresh, delicious hot and cold wraps, salads, seafood baskets, sides and a killer tuna poke bowl, plus daily specials. read more
Manteo, NC, Restaurant
You know the familiar golden-arched brand with a reputation for long providing the nation with hamburgers, chicken nuggets, french fries and other fast-food classics. McDonald's has a few locations on the Outer Banks, so you're never too far from a Big Mac when the craving strikes. Their convenient placement along the highway also makes stopping by easy and takes no time out of reaching your...read more