These seared, seasoned fillets cook in a snap, so make your sauce ahead of time to serve everything while it’s still hot.
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What Does North Carolina Smell Like?
From woodsmoke to salt air, certain scents carry memory, tradition, and comfort across North Carolina.
9 Coastal Restaurants That’ll Welcome You in the Off-Season
In the colder months, our beach towns settle for a long winter’s nap. If you escape to enjoy the solitude, you’ll find these spots open and ready to greet you with warm plates and smiles.
A Place to Linger at Salt & Cypress
A new Manteo restaurant extends a waterside welcome.
Christmas Oyster Stew & Bacon Bow Crackers
Traditional recipes for oyster stew are often little more than fresh oysters in hot milk. This one gets an upgrade from bacon, vegetables, and seasoning. A handful of bacon-wrapped crackers on the side doesn’t hurt either.
Oyster Season
While the snow-capped Appalachian mountains and the oyster beds along our coast are worlds away, come Christmas, they’re united by the Atlantic’s annual gift.
A Dinner Party Every Night
A shared vision between restaurateurs revolutionized dining on the Outer Banks. As owners changed and decades passed, good food and warm hospitality have kept people coming back.
The Taste of Coastal Comfort
On Carolina Beach, a family honors the memory of their patriarch through the restaurant he founded — and his award-winning seafood chowder.
Shrimpburger Lovers Rejoice!
Under the shade of live oaks, locals and travelers alike come to El’s Drive-In for a beloved coastal staple.
