Where to Buy Fresh Local Seafood on the Outer Banks
Where to Buy Fresh Local Seafood on the Outer Banks
Whether you're looking for a bushel of salty oysters or several pounds of ruby red tuna, this list highlights the best stops on the OBX to get the freshest seafood caught in our local waters.
The Outer Banks is known for its fine shellfish harvests including: shrimp, crabs, clams, scallops, and oysters... plus many varieties of fish including: tuna, mahi, swordfish, flounder, snapper, grouper, cobia, wahoo, rockfish, bluefish, drum, trout, and mackerel.
Whether you're looking for a bushel of salty oysters or several pounds of ruby red tuna, this list highlights the best stops on the OBX to get the freshest seafood caught in our local waters.
The Outer Banks is known for its fine shellfish harvests including: shrimp, crabs, clams, scallops, and oysters... plus many varieties of fish including: tuna, mahi, swordfish, flounder, snapper, grouper, cobia, wahoo, rockfish, bluefish, drum, trout, and mackerel.
Austin Fish Company - Nags Head, NC
You know you've found good seafood when there's a SHARK on the roof! Austin's is an Outer Banks tradition, and a popular stop on my list. They have a wide variety of local seafood, and it rotates with the seasons. They offer plenty of add-ons to your meal and have a great house-made seasoning blend. Make sure to stop by... just across from Jockey's Ridge in Nags Head. www.austinseafoodco.com (An Outer Banks Catch member)
O'Neal's Sea Harvest - Wanchese, NC
Right on the docks in Wanchese, O'Neal's is an Outer Banks staple and sets the standard for fresh. They've recently upgraded to include an in-house dining area... so you can stop and feed the crew before taking your seafood home. www.onealsseaharvest.com (An Outer Banks Catch member)
Carawan Seafood Co. - Kitty Hawk, NC
Conveniently located near the Walmart in Kitty Hawk, Carawan Seafood Co. has been a longtime provider of fresh seafood on the Outer Banks. Bring an empty cooler in your car and fill up as soon as you cross the Wright Memorial Bridge! www.facebook.com/carawanseafoodofficialsite
Whalebone Seafood Market - Nags Head
If you have bad luck fishing at Jennette's Pier, don't worry... the Whalebone Seafood Market has you covered! Located right in Whalebone Junction, this market always has a nice selection of the freshest catches on the Outer Banks. www.facebook.com/Whalebone-Seafood-Market-611160558917114/
Seaside Farm Market - Corolla, NC
Seaside Farm Market is conveniently located in Corolla, NC between the Timbuck II shopping center and Monteray Plaza. It is a one stop shop for fresh fruits, veggies, baked goods, NC wines, and local seafood selections. What more can you really ask for? www.seasidefarmmarket.com