Cafe Pamlico

4.9

339 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Great for scenic views
Charming
Romantic

Cafe Pamlico's mission is to provide a world class dining experience through exceptional food, outstanding detail oriented service, an inspired wine and cocktail program, and gracious attentive Southern hospitality. Our contemporary coastal cuisine is driven by locally sourced seafood, meats, and produce. Our menu changes frequently in accordance with the fresh ingredients our chefs discover on the island, most notably the fresh local seafood we feature. The fish we serve each evening is frequently taken from the nets of friends that very morning. We are committed to supporting local farmers and artisan food producers first, sustainable resources second, and organic third. The Cafe serves elegant gourmet dinners prepared by our world class chefs from four to seven nights each week, depending on season. Dinner reservations are highly recommended, as the restaurant is often filled to capacity by reservation. We are open to the public every morning for our famous casually elegant breakfasts, called "Best on the Outer Banks" by National Geographic Traveler. Cafe Pamlico is committed to extending gracious hospitality beyond the walls of our restaurant and into the community. We manage our organization in an ecologically sensitive and economically sustainable manner, driven by genuine concern for our environment and the jobs we create in our community, and always in accordance with the customer satisfaction policies of our business model. We invite you to learn more about Cafe Pamlico by downloading our current brochure, or by getting in touch with us. Whether dining in one of our intimate well appointed dining rooms, at our elegant copper topped bar, or al fresco on one of our soundfront decks, you will experience exceptional food and service which the Times of London described as "Fabulous" while surrounded by the natural beauty and grandeur of the Pamlico Sound and the Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–1:00 pm
Phone number
(252) 995-4500
Website
https://www.innonpamlicosound.com/dining/
Payment options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
49684 NC Highway 12, Buxton, NC 27920
Neighborhood
Buxton
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 339 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Coastal North Carolina
Great for brunch
Coastal North Carolina
Hot spot
Coastal North Carolina
Great for outdoor dining
Coastal North Carolina
Romantic
Coastal North Carolina
Great for scenic views
Coastal North Carolina
Seafood
Outer Banks
Best Overall
Outer Banks
Best Food
Outer Banks
Best Service
Outer Banks
Best Ambiance
Outer Banks
Best Value
Outer Banks
Good for special occasions
Outer Banks
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Pamlico offers an unforgettable dining experience with "outstanding food" and "spectacular" views. The menu features creative, well-prepared dishes, making it a must-visit in the OBX. Guests rave about the setting, especially during sunset. While some service inconsistencies exist, overall, the "wonderful atmosphere" and "delicious food" make it a top choice.

339 Reviews

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Michael
Atlanta Metro
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food and service. Dallas is fantastic server with great hospitality. Love this place.
Cafe PamlicoResponded 3 days ago
Michael, thank you SO much! Pls come back, bring friends and post your review to TripAdvisor and Yelp :-)
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Michael
Atlanta Metro
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fabulous food as always. Great wine pairings. Excellent service
Cafe PamlicoResponded on December 17, 2024
Michael, thank you SO much! Pls come back, bring friends and post your review to TripAdvisor and Yelp :-)
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April
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cute place. Excellent food and attentive staff. Will visit again.
Cafe PamlicoResponded on December 7, 2024
April, thank you SO much! Pls come back, bring friends and post your review to TripAdvisor and Yelp :-)
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David
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place exceeded any expectations. Great location. Excellent view. Fantastic food and spirits. Thoroughly enjoy this place every time I go. Highly recommend.
Cafe PamlicoResponded on December 10, 2024
David, thank you SO much! Pls come back, bring friends and post your review to TripAdvisor and Yelp :-)
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Rick
VIP
Washington DC
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing Turkey Day experience. Great food and great service.
Cafe PamlicoResponded on November 30, 2024
Rick, thank you SO much! Pls come back, bring friends and post your review to TripAdvisor and Yelp :-)
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Jayme
Raleigh
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cody was a great server. Music was great..volume was perfect. Often music is too loud for us to have a conversation. For was great and cocktails.
Cafe PamlicoResponded on November 28, 2024
Jayme, thank you SO much! Pls come back, bring friends and post your review to TripAdvisor and Yelp :-)
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christy
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were blown away by the atmosphere, food and the service. Dallas, our server, was awesome!
Cafe PamlicoResponded on November 9, 2024
Christy, thank you SO much! Pls come back, bring friends and post your review to TripAdvisor
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Joe
Philadelphia
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A bit noisy but the food, as always, was delicious. The appetizers are large enough you may wish to split one with your dining companion. In the maybe dozen times I have eaten there, I was never disappointed in the quality of the food and service. Highly recommended.
Cafe PamlicoResponded on November 3, 2024
Joe, thank you SO much! Pls come back, bring friends and post your review to TripAdvisor Read less
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DON
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food. There was a singer/guitar player in the outside area. Just the right volume for us inside and good music.
Cafe PamlicoResponded on November 1, 2024
Don, thank you SO much! Pls come back, bring friends and post your review to TripAdvisor
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Rick
VIP
Washington DC
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, great service as always. My gf always loves it there. Killer sunsets.
Cafe PamlicoResponded on October 26, 2024
Rick, thank you SO much! Please come back, bring friends, and post your review to the Cafe Pamlico page on TripAdvisor :-)
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FAQs

Cafe Pamlico is rated 4.9 stars by 339 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

49684 NC Highway 12, Buxton, NC 27920

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Buxton
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–1:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.innonpamlicosound.com/dining/
Phone number
(252) 995-4500

Cafe Pamlico

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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Popular dishes

Tuna NC GF

Shrimp

Shrimp & Grits NC GF

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What 339 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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