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Breakfast, Coffee & Snacks

  • Lighthouse Bagels

    (252)-453-9998

    807 Ocean Trail, Corolla, NC 27927

    Hours: 6:30 AM - 1:00 PM Weekends; 7-11:30A Weekdays

    *Short 3 minute drive north, located in the Timbuck II Shopping Center

  • First Light

    (252)453-4664

    793 Sunset Blvd, Corolla, NC 27927

    Hours: 8:00am-3pm

    *Short 3 minute drive north, located in the Timbuck II Shopping Center

  • Island Smoothie Corolla

    (252) 453-4545

    603 Currituck Clubhouse Dr, Corolla, NC

    Hours: 8:00am-3:00pm

    *A short 2 min drive south from The Turning Tide

Casual Lunch & Dinner

  • Off the Wall Tap House

    (252) 489-5114

    603 G Currituck Clubhouse Drive, Corolla, NC

    Hours: 11:30am-9pm; Closed Wednesdays

    Off the Wall Tap House is just a short drive south from The Turning Tide. It provides an interactive dining experience that is memorable and fun - with about 20 beers on tap their innovative self-serve beer wall technology and their food puts new spins on old favorites and introduces a few beachy originals. Their burgers and new spicy chicken sandwich are awesome!

  • Bernie's Brother Bar & Grill

    (252) 453-4500

    803 Albacore St, Corolla, NC

    Hours: 11am - 9pm; Closed Tuesdays

    Casual lunch and dinner restaurant with indoor and patio seating. They serve tacos, sandwiches, pizza, seafood, margaritas and tap beer. Just a short drive north from The Turning Tide. Great for groups of all sizes, but everyone must be present to be seated.

  • North Banks Restaurant & Raw Bar

    (252) 453-3344

    794 Sunset Blvd G, Corolla, NC

    Hours: 4:30 - 8:30pm; Closed Sundays

    Casual and intimate seafood restaurant serving fresh seafood and craft cocktails. Just a short drive north from The Turning Tide, located in the Timbuck II shopping center. *They do not take reservations and all those dining must be present to be seated. Great for small groups under 8 people

Nicer Dinner Spots

  • The Paper Canoe

    (252) 715-2220

    1564 Duck Rd, Duck, NC 27949

    Hours:

    Waterfront dining ; Reservations are recommended!

  • Urban Kitchen

    252-453-4453

    603B Currituck Clubhouse Dr, Corolla, NC 27927

    Hours: 5 - 9pm; Urban Kitchen’s weekly calendar changes, please refer to their website

    Can only accommodate parties of 6 or less people and sadly they do not take reservations.

  • The Blue Point

    (252)261-8090

    1240 Duck Rd, Duck, NC 27949

    Hours: Monday - Saturday, 4:30 - 8:30pm

    A locally sourced high-end seafood and modern southern style restaurant located waterfront in Duck. They have recently updated their ownership, chefs and menu and it is now one of our favorites for special occasions. We definitely recommend making a reservation ahead of time, but they can acomodate small to larger groups.

    *Just a 20 minute drive south from The Turning Tide

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