Outer Banks, North Carolina

Outer Banks, NC
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Okay, there are certain places you have to go for certain things to eat on the Outer Banks. HURRICANE MO'S for the best steamed oysters ever (beer and wine only)! CAPT'N FRANKS for the best hot dogs! CLARA'S for the absolute best ever she-crab soup! DAIRY MART for the best hamburger you will ever put in your mouth (outside dining only!) ELIZABETH'S CAFE all around yummy! For great tuna taco's, it's gotta be GOOMBAY'S. JOHN'S DRIVE IN for tuna boats with fried okra and don't forget the peanut butter milkshakes (outside dining only!) THE OASIS: you have to go get the BELLRINGERS! Raw oyster on a saltine cracker with horseradish, hot sauce and a jalapeno; a buck a piece. Your nasal passages will be clear for weeks. My record is six. If Mark makes them; I can only do three. THAI ROOM for the sauteed soft shells. We lived on the Outer Banks for nearly 10 years but go back at least twice a year. Just got back from our 11 days during Easter 99. Had a wonde! rful time
-- B&J  submitted 4/16/1999
 

i am a native of Buxton on Cape Hatteras but have spent a lifetime away. i am looking forward to going back to the island on this thanksgiving and playing the nine hole course at Frisco--TWICE! probably fall and winter are the best times to visit the "banks" and the weather from a golf standpoint is ideal. when you get to Buxton, stop at my brother's bar/resturant and get a TURKEY SUB and whatever you wish to drink. the name is FINNEGANS. an Irish flag will be flying in front. can't imagine why. thanks!
-- pete finnegan  submitted before 12/31/1998
 

We are inquiring about the "beaches" of the Outer Banks. We will be vacationing somewhere on the Outer Banks this summer and one of our primary concerns is the "beach". We are looking for a wide beach where we can spread out and not be bothered by other beach-goers (and vice-versa as we have three active youngsters!). We also want a beach with a gradual slope into the ocean (our children are under 10) and weak undercurrent. We would appreciate your comments and/or recommendations. Thanks! Mark Lynam Mount Joy, PA
-- Mark Lynam  submitted 2/22/1998
 

My wife and I just spent five delightful days in Ocracoke, and I thought that I'd offer a comment or two. We have been flying down to Ocracoke for twenty years for day trips to the beach but aside from a walk into town we had never stayed or visited the village. We left Virginia on Labor Day, by car this time, and stopped to play golf at noon (we had a tee time) at The Point, the new course just west of the Wright Bridge to the Outer Banks. I would recommend the course to all levels of golfers as it is fairly demanding from the back tees yet very playable for the higher handicapped player. The greens were rather fast but true and would hold a properly struck iron shot. A little local knowledge is helpful as there are a few places you don't want to hit it and they are not always obvious.
We then headed down the O.B., caught the ferry to Ocracoke and checked into the Boyette House in time for a late dinner at the Cafe Atlantic. The Cafe Atlantic is just first rate, and we went back again before the visit was over; it is a must. We also ate dinner at Cockle Creek, which was very good and at the suggestion of one of the locals, the Back Porch, which was fabulous. We did do Howard's Pub but it certainly is not up to some of the other places to eat. If you want to stay up late and drink beer, then Howard's is the place to be.
The Boyette House is excellent: the people were very helpful, and I would highly recommend it as the place to stay. Since the room at Boyette house had a refrigerator, microwave, etc., we did breakfast in the room and packed lunches and then did dinner out. Of course the beach at Ocracoke is wonderful, not many people, lots of sand and at least last week, the water was quite warm.
If anyone is thinking of going somewhere without movies, strip malls, fast food and the like, then Ocracoke is for you but don't spread it around or it will become just like the rest of the O.B., and then it will not be such a great place to be. John and Sharon
-- Sharon Paulson  submitted 9/09/1997
 

Our family visited the Outer Banks August 8-15. We had the opportunity to play two courses- Nags Head Golf Links and Sea Scape. Nags Head was excellent. Lots of water on the course, lost lots of balls, had a great time. Especially beautiful are the holes right on the sound. Sea Scape is also alright although not as nice as Nags Head. In the brochure about area golf the Sea Scape description speaks of the 15 of 18 holes from which the ocean is visible. This might be true if you have a very tall ladder in your golf bag. The golf was fun and we had a great time. G. Love
-- Julie and George Love  submitted 8/19/1997
 

I plan on visiting the Outer Banks in late May and plan on doing some golfing. The sites that were provided were excellent, but I would like to know some of the prices for the area golf courses. If you could provide any information it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time and effort.
-- Andy  submitted 3/11/1997

My Wife and I Honeymooned at Kittyhawk in May of 96. While there We played golf, My Wife's idea - NOT! We played at a relativly new course called THE POINTE. It's a few miles outside Kittyhawk after You cross the bridge to the west. The course is friendly but the staff is even Friendlier. From the time We got out of our car to the time we took Our spikes back off They made us feel like We were Home. I hope I have the opportunity to do it again sometime soon. THANKS - TO THE STAFF OF THE POINTE !!!!!!!!!
-- Geoo & Tara Kubiczky  submitted 2/13/97
 

We travel to the Outer Banks every year in the spring. We wouldn't miss it for the world. The seafood at the Seafare is to die for, not to mention the price. But we must stick to the subject, we go to golf,golf, and golf!!!!! The Nags Head links course is by far the best lay out there. And the people are the most friendly group you could hope to find. We would strongly recommend an outing to the "Island" to anyone who loves great people, great food, and most important a golf course that on any afternoon can make the most agressive player timid as a mouse! See you there this spring 7 am, rain or shine. P.S. Check out the veiw from the Tee box on 18. (kodak moment!)
-- BJC and family  submitted 12/26/1996
 

Don't miss the Currituck Club, a few miles south of Corrolla Light. Just opened this summer,traditional style course, with lots of water. Designed by Reese Jones. Challenges Nags Head Links as the premier course on the OuterBanks.
-- Peter Sullivan  submitted 12/6/96
 

I am planning to spend a long weekend in Sanderling in October. I am trying to find out a little information concerning the green fees on some of the local courses.
-- Ron Kutcher submitted 9/11/1996
 

I'm leaving for Kill Devel Island this Saturday the 14th of Sept. Can anyone tell me the best and most reasonable golf course down there? What do the green fees range? I'm hoping I have no problems from Hortense and can play golf all week.
-- Tonie submitted 9/11/96
 

Hello, This Saturday we will travel to South Nags Head about milepost 17. Are there any golf courses near by? If so phone # etc would be a big help.
-- Raymond Davis  submitted 7/03/1996
 

My in-laws are kind enough to invite my wife and I up to Nags Head a couple of times a year. Since I discovered the Nags Head Golf Links a couple of years ago, no trip would be complete without at least one round. Some tips I have include...1. Make a reservation as soon as possible 2. Play as early as you can (it's not too busy and you don't want to play the back nine when the wind picks up) 3. Look into buying a three round pass, it's a better deal than paying by the round. I grew up playing golf in Scotland, the Links course brings back fond memories. It is the longest "short" course you'll probably ever play. If anyone has recommendations for other courses, please post them, I'm always interested in new ways to lose balls.
-- Greg Williams submitted 6/4/96
 

ATTENTION GOLFERS. I FOUND A GREAT PLACE FOR INFORMATION AND SUPPLIES FOR GOLFERS ON THE OUTER BANKS--TEED OFF DISCOUNT GOLF SHOP (1/2 MILE BEYOND BRIDGE ENTERING OUTER BANKS, ACROSS FROM MARKETPLACE). LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED BY DAN YORK, GREAT GUY. CALL DAN FOR ANY OF YOUR GOLFING QUESTIONS (919-261-4653). 05/96.
-- Alan Jones submitted 5/27/96
 

I would like to know the name/phone numbers of some Golf courses at or near the Outer Banks ?
-- George 
Editor's Note: From the list I've been able to gather so far:

There are new courses on the Currituck mainland but I don't have the information about these handy. Also, I am aware of The Pointe Golf Club and Holly Ridge Golf (new 'executive' course) but don't have the phone numbers for these.
 

We've been going to the Outer Banks (Sanderling) for several years and love it more each time we go. Our favorite restaurant is the Duck News Cafe. It gets very crowded, but the view of the sunset on the sound from the bar is so beautiful you forget that you're waiting! Speaking of bars -- our favs here are: the new Weeping Radish (in Corolla), Awful Arthurs, and the Duck News Cafe. There's a new executive golf course (atleast new to us!) called Holly Ridge just over the bridge. It's very inexpensive, not crowded, and not a bad little course. (I'm a beginner, but the experienced guys with me enjoyed it too.)
-- Marybeth Anderson
 

By all means don't forget to mention the golf courses! Nags Head links can be really interesting depending upon the direction of the wind... arg!
-- Steve Monroe 
 

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