What’s open, closed on Ocracoke late fall/winter 2026

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 Nov. 14, 2026. For Ferry schedule, click here.

Food & Drink
1718 Brewing Ocracoke: Open Wednesday – Sunday 11am-9pm. Check Facebook for events.
The Back Porch: Closed for season. Re-opening Jan. 6 to 30.
The Back Porch Lunch Box: Closed for season.
DAJIO: Open daily 11am – 9pm. Bar open til 10:30.
Deja Brew: Closed for season
El Mariachi: Open Monday – Saturday 8am – 2pm. Closing for the season Nov, 28.
Fire it up BBQ: Open. Check Facebook for opening times as they vary weekly.
Flying Melon: Closed for season.
The Fudge & Ice Cream Shop: Closed for season.
Hang Ten Smoothies: Closed for season.
Hart’s Hot Dog Hut:Closed for season.
Helios Hideaway: Open for lunch and dinner Monday – Friday 11am-6pm. Saturday 11am-2pm. Closed Sundays.
Howard’s Pub:Open daily 11am-9pm. Closing the first two weeks of December, then re-opening until Jan 2.
Jason’s Restaurant: Closed until January.
Jolly Roger: Open daily 6am – 11pm (Breakfast 6am – 11am, lunch and dinner 11am – 9pm, bar open until 11 (last call 10:30).
Marauder’s Kitchen (Inside 1718): Open Wednesday – Sunday 11am-9pm.
Mini Bar: Closed for season
Ocracoke Coffee Company: Open Monday – Saturday 7am-12pm. Closing for the season Thanksgiving Day.
Ocracoke Oyster Company: Open for lunch and dinner Tuesday – Sunday 11am – 9pm, Mondays 3pm, bar open late night.
Ocracoke Seafood Company (the Fish House): Closed for season.
Old Salt Sandwiches & Such: Closed for season.
Pony Island Restaurant: Closed for season.
SMacNally’s: Closed for season.
Sorellas Pizza & Pasta: Open Thursday – Monday 5pm – 8:30pm (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays). New menu & indoor seating available.
Stockroom Street Food: Closed for season.
Thai Moon: Closed for season.
Variety Store: Open daily 7am-7pm.
Zillie’s Island Pantry: Open daily 2pm-8pm.

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
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.
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: Open.

Shops:
Anabelle’s Antiques: Open.  
Bella Fiore: Open Monday – Saturday 11am-4pm.
Books to Be Red: Open Monday – Sat 10am-4pm. Sunday 10am-3pm.
Captain’s Cargo: Open
Down Creek Gallery: Closed but reopening Thanksgiving week (hours TBD). Last day of the season is November 28. Private shopping appointments and shipping available. Call/text 252-928-4400
Island Ragpicker: Open Thursday – Saturday 11am – 3pm. Holiday hours: Closed Thanksgiving day, Christmas Eve open 11am-1pm, closed Christmas Day.
Kitty Hawk Kites: Open daily 9:30am – 6pm.Open Tuesday – Saturday 11am-5pm
Kitty Mitchell Studio: Open
Little Rituals: Open Wednesday – Saturday 11am-4pm.
Mermaid’s Folly: Open Tuesday – Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 10am-3pm.
Moonraker Tea Shop: Open daily, Monday – Friday 10am-5pm. Saturday 9am-5pm. Sunday 9am-4pm.
Ocracoke Cigars: Open Tues-Sat. 1pm-5pm
Ocracoke Garden Center: Open. 252-921-0085.
Over the Moon: Open Monday – Saturday 11am – 4pm.
Pirates Chest: Open daily all year 10 am-5 pm
Ragged Sailor Trading Company: Open daily 9am-5pm.
Ride the Wind Surf Shop: Open daily 9am-6pm. Closes early on Sundays.
The Sunglass Shop on Ocracoke: Closed for the season.
Sea Break: Open Monday – Saturday 11am – 4:30pm
Sunflower Studio: Open
Tradewinds Tackle: Open daily 8am-5pm.
Village Thrift: Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday 12pm – 5pm.
Village Craftsmen: Open Monday – Saturday 11am-5pm. Closed Sundays. Last day of the season Nov. 28.

Spa and Wellness:
Hands in Harmony Massage. Open by appointment. Call or text 252-588-2440
Ocracoke Island Yoga: Open. Check Facebook or for class schedule.
Ocracoke Massage & Wellness: Open year round. Call or text 828-768-7800 to book appointments. Check Facebook for offerings.

Museum/Exhibits:
Ocracoke Preservation Society: Open Monday – Saturday 10am-3pm. Closing for the season Dec. 5.

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., 1:30pm-4:30pm 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 Monday – Friday 8am – noon; 1pm – 5pm. 252-928-0784
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: Closed for season.

List courtesy of Ocracoke Tourism Development Authority.