1. Dirty Dick’S Crab House
City: Avon, NC
Category: Restaurants
Telephone: (252) 995-3425
Address: NC 12
Description: Located near Food Lion in Avon, Dirty Dick’s serves an incomparable selection of crabs, including snow crab legs, soft-shell crabs, spiced crabs, crab dip, crab cakes, and steamed crabs. The steamed, spiced crabs are superb, and Dick’s sells its special spice. The menu also includes steamed shrimp, clams, clam chowder, gumbo, jambalaya, and Cajun and Creole dishes. Sandwich platter specials and other offerings satisfy the kids. The tasty Dick Burger is a crab and shrimp patty with Cajun sauce. Order any of the menu items and steamed crabs for takeout. Dirty Dick’s has two other Outer Banks locations, as well as one in Virginia Beach and in Panama City. Dirty Dick’s is open for lunch and dinner in season and closes for a couple of months in the winter. Call for off-season hours.
2. Avon Cafe
City: Avon, NC
Category: Restaurants
Telephone: (252) 995-7866
Address: NC 12
Description: Avon Cafe is all about good times, great friends, exceptional food, and the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll. Chef Laney brings a taste of zest to your plate with fresh locally inspired dishes. Hereford beef, fresh caught fish, and other items are offered on the varied menu. There is a great kid’s menu that includes mashies. The retail portion of Avon Cafe sells Laney guitars, handmade by the chef.
3. Oceana’S Bistro
City: Avon, NC
Category: Restaurants
Telephone: (252) 995-4991
Address: NC 12
Description: Oceana’s Bistro, located across from the Avon Pier, is known as the place to be with a menu that will please any palate. Appetizers range from bruschetta with mozzarella to sesame seared tuna. Quesadillas, sandwiches, and overstuffed potatoes are offered, too. For a fuller meal the menu has offerings like prime rib and pasta specialties. Homemade soups and desserts are served daily. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all available here.
4. Dolphin Den
City: Avon, NC
Category: Restaurants
Telephone: (252) 995-7717
Address: NC 12
Description: Fine and fresh are the key components to the great lunches and dinners at the Dolphin Den. The coconut shrimp is a crowd favorite. Fried and broiled seafood platters are offered, as well as seafood linguine, crab cakes, and other yummy entrees. Open at 11 a.m. for lunch and 4 p.m. for dinner, the Dolphin Den also offers take-out family meals.
5. Bubba’S Too
City: Avon, NC
Category: Restaurants
Telephone: (252) 995-4385
Address: NC 12
Description: For lip-smackin’, finger-lickin’ barbecue, Bubba’s is the place on Hatteras Island. Meeting undeniable success, Bubba opened his second location next to the Food Lion many years ago. Bubba’s fame has survived him, as have his eateries. Customers relish the ribs, sandwiches, Bubba’s original barbecue sauces, and mouthwatering desserts. Eat at the restaurant or take the food out. Either way, have plenty of napkins and a big appetite ready. Bubba’s is open for lunch and dinner Apr through Oct.