Top Best American Restaurants in Pea Island

"Once in a blue moon, you get to taste life on a sandbar," say the folks at this laidback spot, which serves up a boatload of seafood offerings alongside a long list of cocktails and nostalgic beachy décor (think buoy garland and surfboards everywhere)."

"You’ll find the Blue Moon Beach Grill near Jockey’s Ridge State Park. This small restaurant serves up great seafood and Southern comfort food with a fun, nautical theme."

"If you love breakfast food (and who doesn’t really) then you will love Sam & Omie’s menu in the morning. One of the oldest restaurants on the Outer Banks, the establishment was originally founded with the goal of providing a filling early morning meal for the fisherman who had a long day on the water ahead of them. Sam & Omie’s has all of your breakfast favorites including omelets, hash browns, hotcakes, and more."

"The location has close proximity to the ocean and a deep-rooted fishing culture. Local fishermen have been coming here for generations to grab some traditional breakfast quick appetizer bites and burgers. Despite being a well-known breakfast joint, you can still find the restaurant open from 7 a.m."

"I have been thinking about Sam and Omie's since my last meal there in 1997. I remembered great food, and a charming restaurant filled with locals."

"Great portion sizes, excellent flavors, and delivered exactly when they said. It was hot and fresh. Great full entre size for half the price of a nice sit down..."

"Sandwiches, burgers, and wraps are the highlights on the menu at Poor Richard’s Sandwich Shop. The is one of our favorite restaurants in Manteo, North Carolina, to grab lunch. It sits in the heart of town, so you can easily walk to it if you’re staying in one of our historic cottages."

"Poor Richard's is the local meet-and-greet neighborhood sandwich shop by day and bar by night. It has two doors, one leading from the Manteo boardwalk and another off Queen Elizabeth Avenue. You can eat inside at a booth or table or sit outside on the patio right next to the water."

"1006 S Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948-8955Italian, AmericanDinner, Breakfast, Lunch, BrunchOutdoor Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Takeout, Parking Available, Accepts Credit Cards+1 252-441-9607http://www.tenosixobx.com"

"Ten O Six Beach Road Bistro serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Diners can enjoy sub sandwiches or wraps made with Boar's Head meats and cheeses, burgers, hand-cut fries, salads, beer and wine and seafood boils. They also provide catering and personal chef services."

"Grab some breakfast on the way to the Kill Devil Hills Beach at Ten 0 Six. You’ll find breakfast burritos, french toast, pancakes, waffles, and more at this small store that’s only a block from the sand."

"Charis (pronounced CARE-is, it means grace in Greek) offers a sophisticated coffeehouse setting in downtown Manteo. The coffee and espresso, roasted by longtime roasters in Wilmington, N.C., are available in all varieties, along with offerings of tea and chai. Locally made Ramblin' Root Kombucha is also sold here."

"Cafe Lachine trades the open beachside patio for the cozy interior. You can find Cafe Lachine in the famous Outer Banks Mall. It is a convenient place to stop before shopping about for the afternoon."

"For over 30 years, the Dunes Restaurant has been an iconic centerpiece for Nag’s Head. The seafaring tradition- dine at Dunes, fish for a day, – still rings true. The breakfast menu includes a little piece of everything, including fresh fruit, ham and biscuits, a Belgian Waffle, buttermilk pancakes, and a whole assortment of omelets."

"Mama Kwan’s Tiki Bar & Grill is a festive and splashy eatery that serves Pacific Rim-inspired cuisine including their famous Mahi Mahi Tacos. Patrons will find this award-winning restaurant and bar located between the South Croatan Highway and shimmering Atlantic Ocean. Mama Kwan’s has been serving sensational dishes to locals and visitors of the Outer Banks for the last 16 years."