Places to Eat in Manteo, NC
Dining on Roanoke Island
Roanoke Island offers a strong mix of restaurant options, and the creative spirit that draws artists to Manteo also shows up in its food scene. Across the Outer Banks, chefs and restaurant owners often source fish, shrimp, and shellfish for daily dishes directly from family-operated markets in nearby Wanchese. Seafood fans can expect exceptionally fresh local flavor, while visitors looking for land-based favorites will find sandwich spots, BBQ, upscale meals, and plenty in between. Around Manteo, dining comes with imagination, personality, and a clear sense of place.
Manteo restaurant listings
- 1587 Restaurant & Lounge — 405 Queen Elizabeth Avenue
- Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream - Manteo — 207 Queen Elizabeth Ave.
- Blue Water Grill & Raw Bar — 2000 Sailfish Drive
- Carolina Bar-B-Que Company — 908 US 64
- Charis Coffee Co. - Budleigh St. — 107 Budleigh Street
- Darrell's Restaurant — 521 US Highway 64
- Dunkin' Donuts - Manteo — 817 US Hwy. 64
- El Shaddai — 112 US Highway 64
- Firetender Stone-Oven Cooking & Bar — 814 N Hwy 64/264
- Front Porch Cafe - Manteo — 300 S. US Hwy. 64/264
- Garden Deli & Pizzeria — US Highway 64/264
- The Hungry Pelican — 205 Budleigh Street
- Jersey Mike's Subs - Manteo — 110 South US Highway 64-264
- Lost Colony Tavern — 208 Queen Elizabeth Street
- McDonald's - Manteo — 515 S US HWY 64/264