It seems as though in every town there is a hidden gem of a restaurant sitting in plain view — like the Flying Fish in Kill Devil Hills.
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If you’re not crazy about beer, tapas pairings at the Outer Banks Brewing Station will challenge your bias against brews.
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Seascape Bar and Grill is another hidden Outer Banks gem that welcomes everyone, even if you’re not teeing off.
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Beach Road Grill pulls off a nice combination of southern cooking, seafood and pub offerings, plus soups and appetizers.
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Quick Bites returns with a different twist. We recognize local restaurants that have been recognized in other media.

Five summers ago, Mulligan’s took on a major expansion when Gus Zinovis purchased the building formerly occupied by Bad Barracuda’s.

Harvey Hess. Jr. opened this OBX icon in 1975, back when the bypass was still two lanes. It remains as one of a disappearing breed.

Outer Banks Epicurean is in the latest phase of its evolution — a new facility on Colington Road with gourmet meals to go, cooking classes and more.

Potential customers might pass this by thinking “Bad Bean” is a coffee shop instead of a darned good restaurant tucked away at Milepost 5.

Longboard’s is the latest incarnation of a familiar eatery and nightspot on U.S. 158 in Kitty Hawk, with lunch, dinner and a late-night bar menu.

Jack Chen, owner of Fuji Japanese Steak House and Taiko Sushi, is adding a third star to his constellation of restaurants — the Asian Bistro.

Check out our first installment of quick bites, short features on new, changed or recently discovered eateries on the Outer Banks. By Russ Lay.