Cafe Pamlico

4.8

334 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

27 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

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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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 8:00 am–11:00 am Mon–Wed, Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Thu 1:00 pm–7:00 pm Fri–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
Area
Buxton
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

A Very Caymus Christmas
US$150.00 per person
16 Dec 2024 only
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating 50 years of excellence in winemaking with the Wagner Family. Indulge in a five-course gourmet dinner featuring exquisite dishes paired with the iconic 50th Anniversary Caymus and Caymus Special Select. Savor the rich flavors and aromas of these limited-edition wines while enjoying live music. This is a unique opportunity to not only experience exceptional wines but also to purchase them for the holidays. Fill your stockings with half price bottles of these special vintages, making this a truly memorable gift for wine enthusiasts.

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What 334 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Coastal North Carolina
Best Overall
Coastal North Carolina
Best Food
Coastal North Carolina
Best Ambience
Coastal North Carolina
Great for brunch
Coastal North Carolina
Healthy
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 Ambience
Outer Banks
Best Value
Outer Banks
Healthy
Outer Banks
Neighbourhood gem
Outer Banks
Good for special occasions
Outer Banks
Lively
Outer Banks
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Pamlico offers a breathtaking "beautiful view," with "outstanding food" and a cozy Southern vibe. Known for its "terrific" shrimp and grits, it is a top choice for both breakfast and dinner. Service is generally "excellent," though some guests have noted occasional delays. An ideal spot for special occasions.

334 Reviews

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Jayme
Raleigh
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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.
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christy
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 November 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 9 November 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 1 November 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 3 November 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 29 October 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 1 November 2024
Don, thank you SO much! Pls come back, bring friends and post your review to TripAdvisor
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Rick
Washington DC
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 25 October 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 26 October 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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Christopher
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, great service, chill live music, and an incredible view
Cafe PamlicoResponded on 25 October 2024
Christopher, thank you SO much! Please come back, bring friends, and post your review to the Cafe Pamlico page on TripAdvisor :-)
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David
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Right on par with ANY fare, service, or ambience that we’ve experienced in the region - including Charleston SC, probably one of the most competitive restaurant markets there is. Use any superlatives you can think of, add the Pamlico Cafe & you can say you saw it written in Reviews! Don't miss it, it’s fabulous! 😘
Cafe PamlicoResponded on 21 October 2024
David, thank you SO much! Please come back, bring friends, and post your review to the Cafe Pamlico page on TripAdvisor :-)
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Jo
Wilmington
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Palmlico dinner was such a wonderful experience-we have driven by this place since they were open and always said we would like to go there-Being our 30th anniversary we invited our closest friends to go with us to the cafe since we were married on the beach-We were greeted at the door and quickly seated -Our waiter Dallas did an outstanding job!The food was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious ! We hope to go back soon!
Cafe PamlicoResponded on 8 October 2024
Jo, thank you SO much! Please come back, bring friends, and post your review to TripAdvisor.
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Tim
Wilmington
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Breakfast was great. View was wonderful. Would highly recommend if you're looking for a breakfast options in OBX.
Cafe PamlicoResponded on 4 October 2024
Tim, thank you SO much! Please come back, bring friends, and post your review to TripAdvisor.
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Chris
Greensboro
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 29 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite spot to enjoy great food, tasty mimosas, and as always live music on Sundays. Such a wonderful view with great vibes.
Cafe PamlicoResponded on 1 October 2024
Chris, thank you SO much! Please come back, bring friends, and post your review to TripAdvisor.
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FAQs

Cafe Pamlico is rated 4.8 stars by 334 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

27 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

49684 NC Highway 12, Buxton, NC 27920

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Buxton
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 8:00 am–11:00 am Mon–Wed, Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Thu 1:00 pm–7:00 pm Fri–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
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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

Cafe Pamlico

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

A Very Caymus Christmas

Popular dishes

Tuna NC GF

Shrimp

Shrimp & Grits NC GF

Menu

What 334 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

How is Cafe Pamlico restaurant rated?

Is Cafe Pamlico currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Dining areas

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