The following is a list of the establishments on Ocracoke that are open or closed for the season. This list will be updated as the Observer gets information. Businesses: email us or post your seasonal hours/closing on the Observer Facebook page. Updated Dec. 31, 2025. For Ferry schedule, click here.
Food & Drink
1718 Brewing Ocracoke: Open Wednesday – Thursday 4 to 9 pm. Friday – Sunday noon to 9 pm (closed Monday and Tuesday). Will be expanding hours around Christmas through New Years. Check Facebook for updates.
The Back Porch: Closed for season but will open Jan 7 thru 31, Wednesday thru Saturdays 5 to 9 pm
The Back Porch Lunch Box: Closed for season.
DAJIO: Closed for season
Deja Brew: Closed for season
Eduardo’s of Ocracoke: Closed
Fire it up BBQ at (Blue Heron Vacations). New this year. Check Facebook for pop up dates. Upcoming dates: Dec 11-15 & Dec 18-21.
Flying Melon: Closed for season. Open New Year’s Eve.
The Fudge & Ice Cream Shop: Closed for season.
Hang Ten Smoothies: Closed for season.
Hart’s Hot Dog Hut: Closed for season. New location in 2026.
Helios Hideaway: Open Open for Lunch and Dinner Monday – Friday 11am-6pm. Saturday 11am-2pm. Closed Sunday
Howard’s Pub: Closed until mid-March
Jason’s Restaurant: Closed. Re-opening in January.
Jolly Roger: Under construction; reopening spring 2026.
Marauder’s Kitchen. Open. Located inside 1718 Brewery. Open Wednesday & Thursday 4pm-9pm. Friday- Sunday 12pm-9pm. (Closed Mon & Tues).
Mini Bar: Closed for season
Ocracoke Coffee Company: Closed for season. The shop will be open Dec. 23 11am-4pm, Dec. 26 11am – 4pm, December 27 1pm-3pm (during the oyster roast).
Ocracoke Oyster Company: Open Lunch and dinner Tuesday – Sunday 11am-9pm, Monday 3pm -9pm. Bar open later.
Ocracoke Shave Shack: Open Thursday – Sunday at 6 am serving coffee and breakfast. Check Facebook for updates.
Ocracoke Seafood Company (the Fish House): Closed for the season but re-opening with limited hours Thanksgiving week and Christmas week.
Old Salt Sandwiches & Such: Closed for season.
Plum Pointe Kitchen: Closed. New location at 1050 Irvin Garrish Hwy.
Pony Island Restaurant: Closed for season.
SMacNally’s: Closed for season.
Sorellas Pizza & Pasta: Closed for season.
Stockroom Street Food: Closed for season.
Sweet Tooth and Fig Tree Bakery: Closed.
Thai Moon: Closed for season.
Variety Store: Open daily 7am-7pm.
Zillie’s Island Pantry: Open 2 to 8 pm. Closed Christmas Day and closing early on NYE.
Lodging:
Anchorage Inn: Open year-round
Blackbeard’s Lodge: Open year-round.
Blue Heron Realty: Open year-round. Partial stays available.
Bluff Shoal Motel: Open year-round.
Captain’s Landing: Open.
The Castle B&B and Courtyard Villas: Open
Crew’s Inn: Open year-round.
Edwards of Ocracoke Cottages: Open; closing for season Dec. 1
Harborside Motel: Open
Jerniman’s Campground: Open year-round.
McWilliams Landing I & II: Open.
NPS Campground: Open all year. http://www.recreation.gov
Ocracoke Harbor Inn: Closed for season. Reopening mid-March.
Ocracoke Island Realty: Open all year. 9-5 Monday – Friday; daily starting March 30.
Pony Island Inn: Open year-round.
Sand Dollar Motel: Open year-round.
Sandy Paws Bed & Biscuit Inn: Open. Call for availability.
Silver Lake Motel: Open year-round. Online reservations: silverlakemotelandinn.com.
The Rich Company of Ocracoke: Open
Thurston House B&B: Closed for season
Shops:
Anabelle’s Antiques: Open.
Bella Fiore: Open Tuesday – Saturday 10am-5pm
Books to Be Red: Open daily Mon – Sat 11am-4:30pm. Sun 11am – 4pm.
Captain’s Cargo: Closed
Down Creek Gallery: Closed for season
Island Ragpicker: Open Monday – Saturday 11am – 4pm; Sunday 11am – 2pm. New location right beside the old ragpicker on Highway 12.
Kitty Hawk Kites: Open Tuesday – Saturday 11am-5pm
Kitty Mitchell Studio: Open Tuesday – Saturday 11am-5pm.
Little Rituals: Open Tuesday – Friday 11am – 5pm, Saturday 11am – 4pm. Weekly sound bath + Reiki. Wednesday – Saturday Noon – 4pm.
Mermaid’s Folly: Open Tuesday-Saturday 11am-6pm, Sunday 11am-3pm
Moonraker Tea Shop: Open daily, Monday – Friday 10am-5pm. Saturday 9am-5pm. Sunday 9am-4pm.
Ocracoke Cigars: Open 1pm-5pm Tues-Sat.
Ocracoke Garden Center: Closed for the season.
Over the Moon: Closed for season.
Pirates Chest: Open daily all year 10 am-7pm
Ragged Sailor Trading Company: Open.
Ride the Wind Surf Shop: Open Monday – Saturday. 9am-6pm, Sunday 9am-5pm. Closed the week of Christmas. Check Ride the Wind social media for updated hours
The Sunglass Shop on Ocracoke: Closed for the season.
Sea Break: Closed for season.
Sunflower Studio: Closed for season.
Village Thrift: Closed for season.
Village Craftsmen: Closed for season
Spa and Wellness:
Angie’s Gym: Open year round
Ocracoke Island Yoga: Closed for season.
Museum/Exhibits:
Ocracoke Preservation Society: Open Monday – Saturday 10am-5pm
Services:
ABC Store: Open 11am-6pm, Mon-Sat.
Anchorage Marina: Open daily 7am-5pm
First National Bank: Open Mon-Thurs., 9 am-5 pm; Fridays 9 am to 6 pm.
Jimmy’s Garage: Open
Ocracoke Island Discovery Center (NPS): Open Mon-Fri., 1:30 to 4:30 pm. ORV permits are only available for purchase on recreation.gov now. They are no longer sold at the Discovery Center. recreation.gov 1-877-444-6777.
Ocracoke Health Center: Open weekdays 9 am to 5 p.m.; closed noon to 1 pm. 252-928-1511.
Ocracoke Pharmacy: Open weekdays 9 am to 5 pm; closed 1 to 1:30 pm.
Ocracoke Post Office: Open Mon-Fri 9am-1pm; 3pm-5pm, Sat. 10 am-1pm.
Ocracoke Library: Open to the public weekdays from 3 to 7 pm and 9 am to 1 pm Saturdays. StoryWalk (along Robbie’s Way off Silver Lake Drive).
Portsmouth Island Adventures: Open. To book a trip call: 252-928-4484
List courtesy of Ocracoke Tourism Development Authority.
Love this Connie- c u next week C&C
When will the Jolly Rodger be open
Not this year.
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