North end of Ocracoke Island. Photo: C. Leinbach
A quiet spot at the north end of Ocracoke Island. Photo: C. Leinbach

Oct. 18, 2016

Updated: the Ocracoke Fish House will be open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., tentatively, Monday through Saturday.
Native Seafood is open daily, noon to 6 p.m.
Any more updates, contact the Ocrcoke Observer: info@ocracokeobserver.com or 252-928-1811. 

The following are season closing dates for island restaurants in 2016:

Open year-round (although some may close for a bit during January, February and March):

Island Vibe (home-made Greek yogurt, granola, wine, beer and more), British Cemetery Road

Ocracoke Oyster Co., 875 Irvin Garrish Hwy. (full menu of entrees, beer, wine, mixed drinks)

Eduardo’s Taco Stand, Irvin Garrish Hwy beside the Variety Store (authentic Mexican cuisine)

Ocracoke Bar & Grille, 621 Irvin Garrish Hwy (full menu of entrees, beer, wine, mixed drinks)

Magic Bean Coffee Bazaar, School Road.

Gaffer’s Sports Pub, 1050 Irvin Garrish Hwy (full menu of entrees, beer, wine, mixed drinks): open all winter 

Zillie’s Island Pantry fall hours: Monday to Thursday, 1 to 7:30 p.m., Friday to Sunday: 1 to 8 p.m.  Reservations required for wine tastings Thursday and Friday evenings: 252-928-9036.
  Freakin’ Firkin Keg Tapping, 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28.  Two old-fashioned barrels of Heavy Seas beer.

SEASONAL CLOSINGS: 

The Back Porch: Nov. 5

DAJIO: Lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week until the last day Sunday, Oct. 30.  Pizza will remain the same, Tuesday to Sunday 5 to 10 p.m. 

Howard’s Pub: Sunday, Oct. 30.

Jolly Roger: closed for season

Pony Island Restaurant closing sometime in November

Sweet Tooth & Fig Tree Bakery: closed for season

Ocracoke Coffee Co.: Nov. 27

Jason’s Restaurant: closing after Nov. 12, but open Dec 20 to 31. Then closed again until mid-March.

Thai Moon: open until the end of December

School Road Deli: open until the end of December

SmacNally’s: Open until after Thanksgiving; as long as the weather is good

Sorella’s Pasta & Pizza (formerly Ocracoke Pizza Co.): as long as possible into December

Flying Melon Cafe: early November

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