Subway
- 218 U.S. Highway 64, Chesley Mall
- Manteo
- (252) 473-4544
This locally owned franchise of the national chain features the quick, deli-style sandwiches with all the fixings that everybody knows. But it probably has the friendliest service of any Subway you’ve ever been in. It’s open for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day. Hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. during the week and 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. on the weekends, making this a good place to get a late evening meal.
Sugar Shack
- 7340 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head/Manteo Causeway
- (252) 441-3888
Sugar Shack is located right next to Sugar Creek Soundfront Seafood Restaurant. This is the place to pick up the freshest seafood around. Choose from steamed seafood like shrimp, lobster and king crab legs, or pick up a steamer bucket with a variety of steamed seafood. They even serve fried seafood. In fact, the fresh fish sandwiches and boats (including Shack chips and slaw) they make here are some of the best we’ve ever eaten anywhere! Everything is cooked to order. You can dine inside or out, and either way you’ll have a fantastic view of the sound. They also stock beer. The Sugar Shack is a great way to feed a crowd at home, and they deliver within a 6-mile radius.
Tale of the Whale
- 7575 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head/Manteo Causeway
- (252) 441-7332
In its 31st season, Tale of the Whale is a soundfront restaurant offering casual fare with fantastic water views. You can enjoy entrees including seafood, pasta, steaks, chicken and prime rib. Tale of the Whale proudly serves only locally or U.S. harvested seafood — no imported seafood here! They make their own desserts and have a full bar. The popular early bird specials start at 4 p.m. during the summer season; call for early bird hours other times of the year. You can sit outside on their deck and enjoy a cocktail, and there’s often live music on the waterfront gazebo in season; call for more details. They have an excellent space for private events such as rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions and more. Tale of the Whale is open for dinner daily in the summer; call ahead for off-season hours.
TL’s Country Kitchen
- 812 S. U.S. Highway 64
- Manteo
- (252) 473-3489
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, TL’s offers great home-style food. Breakfast is served all day long. The regular menu features home-style fare, steaks and seafood, plus there’s a salad bar and numerous lunch and dinner specials. The cakes and pies are homemade. The staff and the clientele of local regulars are friendly and welcoming, in true Southern fashion. TL’s is open every day but closes at 2 p.m. on Sundays.
Top China
- Chesley Mall, 218 U.S. Highway 64
- Manteo
- (252) 473-6660
Top China features Cantonese, Hunan and Szechwan style Chinese cooking in a small storefront in Chesley Mall. You can eat in or get your order to go. A lunch buffet and several chef’s selections are available as are low-fat selections and combination plates. Top China is open for lunch and dinner every day. Delivery is offered on Roanoke Island.
