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 March 24, 2026. For Ferry schedule, click here.
Food & Drink
1718 Brewing Ocracoke: Open daily at 11 am
The Back Porch: Closed for season
The Back Porch Lunch Box: Closed for season.
DAJIO: Reopens March 31.
Deja Brew: Closed for season
Dingbatters Smokehouse: Formerly Plum Pointe Kitchen. Opening 2026.
EL Mariachi: New this year! Open.
Fire it up BBQ at (Blue Heron Vacations). New this year. Opening end of March.
Flying Melon: Closed for season.
The Fudge & Ice Cream Shop: Open.
Hang Ten Smoothies: Closed for season.
Hart’s Hot Dog Hut: New location this year. Reopening April 7.
Helios Hideaway: Open Open for Lunch and Dinner Monday – Friday 11am-6pm. Saturday 11am-2pm. Closed Sunday.
Howard’s Pub: Open daily 11am-9pm
Jason’s Restaurant: Open. Monday – Saturday.
Jolly Roger: Under construction; reopening spring 2026.
Marauder’s Kitchen. Open.
Mini Bar: Closed for season
Ocracoke Coffee Company: Opening April 1. Will be open daily 7am-12pm. Hours will expand in May.
Ocracoke Oyster Company: Open.
Ocracoke Shave Shack: Open Thursday – Sunday at 6 am serving coffee and breakfast. Check Facebook for updates.
Ocracoke Seafood Company (the Fish House): Open Monday to Saturday, 10 to 5; open till 6 on Tuesdays.
Old Salt Sandwiches & Such: Closed for season. Re-opening May 1, Tuesday – Saturday 11am-2pm
Pony Island Restaurant: Open: Wednesday – Monday 7am-11am (closed Tuesdays)
SMacNally’s: Reopening end of March 27.
Sorellas Pizza & Pasta: Closed for season.
Stockroom Street Food: Closed for season.
Thai Moon: Closed for season.
Variety Store: Open daily 7am-7pm.
Zillie’s Island Pantry: Open 4 to 8 pm.
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: Closed for season.
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 March 19.
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: Closed for season.
Silver Lake Motel: Closed during renovations. Online reservations: silverlakemotelandinn.com.
The Rich Company of Ocracoke: Open
Thurston House B&B: Closed for season. Reopening in March.
Shops:
Anabelle’s Antiques: Open.
Bella Fiore: Closed for season.
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: Re-opening March 6. Early spring hours: Friday & Saturday 10am-3pm, Sunday 11am-2pm
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: Closed for season. Reopening Feb. 9.
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: Open by appointment only 252-921-0085.
Over the Moon: Closed for season.
Pirates Chest: Open daily all year 10 am-5 pm
Ragged Sailor Trading Company: Closed for season.
Ride the Wind Surf Shop: Open daily 10 am to 5 pm. 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.
Tradewinds Tackle: Open Friday – Tuesday 10am-3pm (closed Wednesdays & Thursdays).
Village Thrift: Open. March hours: Thursday, Friday and Saturday 12-4 pm.
Village Craftsmen: Open; Monday – Saturday 11am-5pm. Closed Sundays
Spa and Wellness:
Hands in Harmony Massage. New this year. Open by appointment. Call or text 252-588-2440
Ocracoke Island Yoga: Closed for season.
Museum/Exhibits:
Ocracoke Preservation Society: Closed until April 1.
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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