Including Duck, NC, Entertainment
The bar scene in Duck and Southern Shores has something for everyone (yes, even those younger than 21). From exceptional wine lists at gourmet eateries to late-night hot spots with regular entertainment, all ages, energy levels and palates can find bars in Duck, NC, to suit their taste. In the warmer months check out the outdoor bars where you can sip al fresco, dance to live music, play corn hole or simply sit and stare as the sun sets over the Currituck Sounds. At bars in Duck, NC, youngsters can order off the kids’ menu while parents enjoy their favorite beer or wine. Or the playful kids at heart can head to bars with karaoke, dance nights and drinks decorated with umbrellas. For an upscale experience, discover a new favorite wine or indulge in an inspired cocktail at fine-dining restaurants’ bars.
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Bars & Entertainment in Duck, NC
The second restaurant from the team at Duck’s Red Sky Cafe, NC Coast Grill & Bar has an open kitchen, concrete bar, upscale coastal decor and waterfront location that create a lively, hip and low-key atmosphere for gathering with family and friends over drinks, snacks, shareable plates, popular Chef Boards and meals. Owner/Chef Wes Stepp describes NC Coast’s cuisine as celebrating the flavors of the coastal South while bringing in cross-cultural and global influences. The menu features eclectic preparations of local seafood, regional produce and all-natural meats, and vegetarian and vegan options are available. Indoors you’ll find a 15-seat bar, chef’s tasting seating by the kitchen and an open and airy atmosphere with a wall of windows overlooking the sound. Outdoors you’ll find seating and bar tables right on Duck Boardwalk, along with a temperature-controlled tent, perfect for catching sunsets and live music in the warm seasons. Dockage is available for shallow-draft boats. NC Coast serves lunch and dinner and is open seven days a week.
The second restaurant from the team at Duck’s Red Sky Cafe, NC Coast Grill & Bar has an open kitchen, concrete bar, upscale coastal decor and waterfront location that create a lively, hip and low-key atmosphere for gathering with family and friends over drinks, snacks, shareable plates, popular Chef Boards and meals. Owner/Chef Wes Stepp describes NC Coast’s cuisine as celebrating the flavors of the...read more
The second restaurant from the team at Duck’s Red Sky Cafe, NC Coast Grill &...read more
Bars & Entertainment in Duck, NC
The second restaurant from the team at Duck’s Red Sky Cafe, NC Coast Grill & Bar has an open kitchen, concrete bar, upscale coastal decor and waterfront location that create a lively, hip and low-key atmosphere for gathering with family and friends over drinks, snacks, shareable plates, popular Chef Boards and meals. Owner/Chef Wes Stepp describes NC Coast’s cuisine as celebrating the flavors of the coastal South while bringing in cross-cultural and global influences. The menu features eclectic preparations of local seafood, regional produce and all-natural meats, and vegetarian and vegan options are available. Indoors you’ll find a 15-seat bar, chef’s tasting seating by the kitchen and an open and airy atmosphere with a wall of windows overlooking the sound. Outdoors you’ll find seating and bar tables right on Duck Boardwalk, along with a temperature-controlled tent, perfect for catching sunsets and live music in the warm seasons. Dockage is available for shallow-draft boats. NC Coast serves lunch and dinner and is open seven days a week.
The second restaurant from the team at Duck’s Red Sky Cafe, NC Coast Grill & Bar has an open kitchen, concrete bar, upscale coastal decor and waterfront location that create a lively, hip and low-key atmosphere for gathering with family and friends over drinks, snacks, shareable plates, popular Chef Boards and meals. Owner/Chef Wes Stepp describes NC Coast’s cuisine as celebrating the flavors of the...read more
The second restaurant from the team at Duck’s Red Sky Cafe, NC Coast Grill &...read more
Bars & Entertainment in Duck, NC
1197 Duck Road, Duck Landing, Duck
Red Sky is an inviting cafe with a creative menu of contemporary coastal cuisine. Chef Wes Stepp and his team turn out some incredible fare, including filet mignon, crispy duck, seafood, pasta and chicken plus sandwiches, salads, soups, appetizers and desserts. The daily specials are always worth trying. Top-quality, flavor-rich ingredients round out all the offerings, and the sides are usually as show-stopping as the featured dish. Red Sky has a full bar with an exciting wine list, and they're open for lunch and dinner daily. For those who want to stay on their nutritional plan while on vacation, Chef Wes has combined his passion for fitness with his passion for great food; his Tastefully Fit menu offers delicious, healthy meals cooked at your vacation home or available in the restaurant. You can also order full meals to go or hire their Chefs On Call service, and they'll cook for you at your place. Red Sky is also one of the popular choices for wedding caterers serving the entire Outer Banks, including Carova.
Red Sky is an inviting cafe with a creative menu of contemporary coastal cuisine. Chef Wes Stepp and his team turn out some incredible fare, including filet mignon, crispy duck, seafood, pasta and chicken plus sandwiches, salads, soups, appetizers and desserts. The daily specials are always worth trying. Top-quality, flavor-rich ingredients round out all the offerings, and the sides are usually as show-stopping as the...read more
Red Sky is an inviting cafe with a creative menu of contemporary coastal cuisine. Chef...read more
Bars & Entertainment in Duck, NC
Aqua Restaurant on the waterfront is a must-stop while out and about in Duck. Serving lunch and dinner, Aqua offers fresh regional cuisine, exquisite wines, creative cocktails and beers in a casual yet elegant setting. The local fresh fish, natural meats and community farmed ingredients make Aqua a Duck destination. Enjoy lunch favorites such as a crab cake sandwich, fish tacos or the fish and...read more
Bars & Entertainment in Duck, NC
The Blue Point established Duck as an Outer Banks dining destination when it opened in 1989 and has since put the tiny town on the foodie map. The restaurant is lively and offers fantastic views of the Currituck Sound. The menus are creative, upscale, Southern and coastal, changing seasonally to reflect the fresh local and regional ingredients that are available. The dinner menu offers
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Buffalo City Distillery is a state-of-the-art craft distillery just minutes from the beaches across the Wright Memorial Bridge. They produce premium whiskey, bourbon, vodka and gin using local grains from their nearby farm. The distillery is kid-friendly and dog-friendly with a beautifully secure, fully enclosed backyard. Shop at their curated gift shop and enjoy their classic and seasonal cocktails at the distillery bar. They offer...read more
Bars & Entertainment in Duck, NC
This open-air restaurant overlooking the sound is a fabulous place to enjoy a great sunset view, Tex-Mex food and drinks for lunch and dinner. Gather around the Mexican-tiled bar for beer, wine or frozen margaritas and feast on fresh-made guacamole, fish tacos, giant burritos, quesadillas, salads and more. This restaurant is part of the Coastal Provisions food group, and the food is always fresh with quality...read more
Bars & Entertainment in Duck, NC
From the trusted crew that brought you Wave Pizza Cafe in Duck comes eventide, a casual spot for beverages and bites by the water. From sparkling wine to beer in a can, from shareable plates to grilled cheese sandwiches, eventide is a place to gather and relax on the waterfront. Stop in for fuel while out shopping in Duck, or make your way at sunset...read more
Bars & Entertainment in Duck, NC
A good place to gather your friends, Fishbones has a friendly, laid-back atmosphere that will have you lingering over a beer long after you’ve finished eating. Starters will get you going with favorites such as wings, calamari and coconut shrimp. Then you can choose from amazing conch or clam chowders, salads, sandwiches, burgers, fried seafood baskets, seafood from the raw and steam bars, daily
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Bars & Entertainment in Duck, NC
With two locations, one in Duck and one in Kitty Hawk, this bottle shop offers one of the widest selections of craft beer on the Outer Banks. Each store has up to 42 taps featuring local, North Carolina and national favorites. You can enjoy the fresh-tap selections in the store with samples, in-house pints and flights, then take your favorites in growlers to go. They...read more
Bars & Entertainment in Duck, NC
In a charming 1930s cottage right along N.C. Highway 12, The Roadside is a Duck institution. You can dine al fresco on the patio, enjoying the sights in the heart of Duck, or settle into a booth or up to the bar in the cozy interior. The Backside Bar features live music on weeknights, movies and surf flicks on a gigantic screen, low-country...read more
Bars & Entertainment in Duck, NC
This restaurant comes by its name honestly. It’s on the Currituck Sound, perfectly oriented to those nightly sunset shows. To better enjoy the setting sun, you can dine outdoors on the huge waterfront deck. Sunset Grille has a Caribbean theme: Jimmy Buffett, tiki lights, colorful decor, island drinks and fare … you get the idea. It comes together as casual and fun and very family...read more
Bars & Entertainment in Duck, NC
Sweet T’s Coffee Beer & Wine in Duck is the perfect casual spot to hang out. As a full-service coffee shop it offers many of the coffee and espresso drinks you love, plus pastries, muffins, bagels and other treats. A large selection of craft beer and wine makes it simple to enjoy the tree-shaded deck with a draft beer or glass of wine. You can also mix-and-match...read more
