Ocracoke Restaurants - Bars & Entertainment
Howard’s Pub and Raw Bar and Restaurant
- 1175 Irvin Garrish Highway
- Ocracoke
- (252) 928-4441
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Howard’s Pub is one of the most well-known bars and eateries on the coast of North Carolina. It seems that everybody who comes to Ocracoke goes to Howard’s at least once during his or her stay. Fun-loving Howard’s is open every day, starting at 11 a.m. for lunch, dinner and late-night dining. Fresh local shrimp, clams, fish and oysters are highlights, but there are also steaks, ribs, subs, burgers, salads, sandwiches and pizza. Kids have their own menu with the meals served on a Frisbee, emphasizing the family-friendly nature of this popular spot. More than 200 beers, wine and cocktails are served here. Sit indoors or out on the large screened porch. Enjoy live music here almost every night of the week in season.
Dajio
- 305 Irving Garrish Highway
- Ocracoke
- (252) 928-7119
In the heart of the village, under the spreading live oaks, you will see a charming older village home hosting the Dajio restaurant. Doug and Judy Eifert, experienced, award-winning restaurateurs from Kentucky, are realizing a long-held desire to live on the island of Ocracoke with their purchase of the former Pelican Restaurant. Since 1980, when John and Debbie Wells renovated the original Howard home to start the first Pelican Restaurant, many years of dining have been celebrated in this historic location.
Dajio, named for “Doug And Judy In Ocracoke,” plans to be open for lunch and dinner on year round basis. All menu items are made from scratch and utilize locally produced ingredients as much as possible. Menu items feature many seafood dishes, a fresh vegetarian entrée each day and special menus for kids and seniors. The outside terrace continues its tradition of Shrimp Hour starting mid-afternoon. You’ll experience fine dining on the screened porch or interior dining room and the warmth of local hospitality when you enter Dajio.
Jolly Roger Pub and Marina
- 410 Irvin Garrish Highway
- Ocracoke
- (252) 928-3703
The Jolly Roger is an open-air restaurant right on the harbor. Casual lunches and dinners are served daily, with sandwiches, burgers, Mexican dishes, seafood and appetizers offered. Around sunset, it becomes the spot to sit with a cold drink and listen to live music. They’re open seasonally, mid April to mid October.
sMacNally’s Raw Bar and Grill
- 180 Irvin Garrish Highway
- Ocracoke
- (252) 928-9999
sMacNally’s is an entirely outdoor establishment smack on the harbor docks. Fresh seafood, cold beer and sunsets make it a happening spot to hang out. Excitement reaches a peak around 4:00 p.m. when the charter boats pull up and unload their catch. Gather around the bar for fresh raw or steamed seafood, including shrimp, oysters and clams. You can also order Black Angus burgers and sandwiches off the grill. It’s open daily in the warm season for lunch and dinner.
