If you read my Eating Our Way Around the Outer Banks post you know I am a sucker for a good meal. We discovered so many delicious places to eat I had to make a second post to tell you about them all. There is nothing more romantic to me than spending an evening dining on delicious food while overlooking a beautiful view. We found this at Cafe Pamlico at The Inn on Pamlico Sound. Described as “casual fine dining on the water,” Cafe Pamlico boasts fresh ingredients sourced from local farmers. They even grow many of the herbs and vegetables on their own property. Because of this, the menu has frequent changes. During our visit there was an emphasis on beets, including a Lentils and Beet Roots salad, served with goats cheese and rocket.
The outdoor seating, with a view of the Sound is incredible. Who could get tired of looking at his view?
I tried the Bruschetta with Goats cheese, drizzled with honey and the Crab Cakes and recommend both of them. The goats cheese was smooth and tangy, while the crab cakes are moist, flaky and served with a yummy lemon pepper aioli. One thing that amazed me about Cafe Pamlico was they do no advertising. They base their business on word of mouth referrals and the ability to provide an exceptional experience or they will make it right. Based on their Trip Advisor reviews, rating them number one in the area, this strategy is working well for them.
We spent another fun evening at the Breakwater Restaurant, located at the Breakwater Island Resort in Hatteras. Besides the exceptional views of the sunset, if you’ve been out fishing during the day and have a fresh catch, you can bring in your fish and have the chef prepare it for you. How cool is that? We had not caught any fresh fish, so I settled on the Seafood Medley, a combination of local seafood including shrimp, scallops, fish, and a mini crab cake served with French fries, house made cole slaw and tartar sauce. Available broiled or fried, I chose broiled.
I received a massive portion of tasty seafood, so much that I needed a to go box because I couldn’t finish it all. However, one word of advice, ask to see their dessert menu, “made with love and care by their local pastry chef for years and for years to come.” If you are a fan of peanut butter and chocolate, the Peanut Butter pie is a must. If not, try their Key Lime Pie, prepared in the classic tradition of creamy filling and a smooth meringue topping.
Before your meal, try one of their refreshing drinks and watch the sunset on the deck.
If you’re in the mood for a night out with friends, the Pangea Tavern in Avon is a great place to relax, chat, and enjoy some tasty pub fare. While they had an available dinner menu, we chose from the Pub Fare All Day options. I tried the Mellow Mushroom, a wrap made with herb marinated sauteed mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, fresh spinach, Greek feta and balsamic vinaigrette. The flavors mixed together nicely and the wrap was huge. I was only able to eat half of it since I had to save room for dessert, including a Key Lime Pie and a Peanut Butter Pie. Pangea Tavern is part of the larger Koru Resort and Spa, which caters events and holds a weekly Pirate event during the season. Aimed at kids, the Pirates come out, chase mermaids, and make pictures with the children. This event has a limited number of tickets and sells out quickly so be sure to call in advance of your visit.
Where are your favorite places to eat when you visit the Outer Banks of North Carolina?
How cool that you can take in your own caught fish and they will prepare it!
Cafe Pamlico looks like a wonderful place to eat & I love that they have set up a good base in business just by mouth referrals based on their exceptional experience & service. The foods looks absolutely delicious enough to give it a try.
Could your sunset pics be any more pristine? Love your views and the food so far!
I never skip the dessert menus! It looks like you had some amazing offerings on the Outer Banks.
Can you believe that I live in North Carolina and I have never visited the Outer Banks. I hope to soon. 🙂
If you ever need some company on an eating excursion, Florida’s not really that far away. 😉 Everything looks great, especially that dessert!
Wow! As if you didn’t already have me hooked in your first post! The food at the Pangea Tavern looks amazing.
I have never been to North Carolina. It looks beautiful there. I love the sunset. It is always so relaxing to sit and watch the sun go down.
I’ve never been to the Outer Banks of North Caroline, but this post has inspired me to rectify that. My foodie hubby would so love it! And sign me up for a piece of peanut butter chocolate pie.
Another delicious installation to pass to friends and tuck away for a future trip! You’ve done a great job sleuthing out great options. I’m so hungry now!
I’ve never been to the outer banks. But all these photos and all that food? Yes please, I’d love to visit. That dessert looks AMAZING.
I’ve never been to Outer Banks, but I’ve heard it’s beautiful there. All the food you featured look so delicious. I hope I get a chance to go there.
I have never been to the Outer Banks but have seen and heard so many great things about it including the wild horses. I have told my husband that is one place I want to visit next summer. Now that I have seen the food, I know what we can look forward to.
Whenever I see your posts I just know it’s going to have some amazing food and I’m going to want to go here and I’m not disappointed ever. 🙂
Gorgeous view! The food looks amazing, so I can see why people spread the word about it!
Eating your way through any location is not a bad way to spend your time there. All the food options look so delicious.
Looks like the food was a big highlight!
I like the way you think Pam! I’d be down to eat my way around the Outer Banks!
I really enjou seafood. All of these doshed dessert and drinks look great.
Those drinks are calling my name! Livin’ the good life there 🙂
Oh, no! It’s been too long and I can’t remember the name of the steakhouse and seafood place we went when we visited the Outer Banks. You’ve given some great suggestions for going back to visit and enjoy more yummy food.
This are all sounds good and delicious. I want to visit there and taste all those yummy foods.
I really want to visit here. That peanut butter pie looks delish!
Nice and cozy. Your night our looks like it was a huge success. Love it.
I really need to bring my daughter there for the seafood alone. She’d be so into that seafood medley.
How have I not been here yet?! It would be worth a trip just to eat – everything looks delicious!
Oh my goodness what a delicious looking collection of meals – I would totally love to try the prawn meal yum! x
So, I clearly need to plan a trip to the Outer Banks. So much good food there.
It really is a nice area. The restaurants are reason enough to visit!
I’d love to eat my way around the Outer Banks twice over! I love the scenery and the food. Everything about the Outer Banks is yummy.
I am going to go with you – I like the way you think.
All of that found looks delicious! I have always wanted to visit the Outer Banks!