The Paper Canoe

The Paper Canoe: Waterfront Dining Experience

At The Paper Canoe, our passion for fresh, locally-sourced ingredients is evident in every dish we serve. Our waterfront setting provides the perfect backdrop for a gourmet dining experience that will captivate your eyes and amaze your taste buds.

Seafood and Southern-Inspired Dishes

Our menu offers a variety of seafood dishes, each featuring fresh-caught fish hand-picked by our chef. We also offer Southern-inspired dishes as well as ethnic twists for unexpected pairings of flavors. From grilled shrimp with smoked Gouda grits to skillet-seared scallops in a light vegetable curry sauce, our dishes are prepared simply and with passion by our team of friends. To complement our entrée offerings, we have craft beers on draught and an extensive, reasonably priced wine list

Experience the best in gourmet waterfront dining at The Paper Canoe.

Outer Banks Restaurant Guide

The Paper Canoe

4.6

Based on 532 reviews

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Matthew Price

00:03 18 Sep 22

Excellent experience and amazing food. Travelled from Corolla to Duck for this reservation and it was worth the short drive. Best tomato soup ever, giant and delicious scallops.

Ian Sullivan

03:28 03 Jul 22

Paper Canoe is the best restaurant in the Outer Banks bar none. We visit nearly every time we're in the area (10+ years of vacationing here) and we've never had bad food, drinks, or hospitality. The restaurant is perfectly quaint and cozy. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. And the food is some of the best my family has ever eaten. Seats in the bar area offer a picturesque view of sunsets over the Pamlico Sound. Order the shrimp and grits and a canoe 75, you won't regret it! Special thank you to the host staff and server, Brad, for another great evening at Paper Canoe. See you next year!

Joe Pa

22:32 26 May 22

Incredible!!!! Some of the best fresh snapper i have ever had also... the salad with the lime dressing was outstanding... I also thought the tomato soup was some of the best I ever had. The sauce on the lobster ravioli was also another star of the show. The service was very quick, knowledgeable, and polite our server was awsome and recommended the fried oysters that turned out to be awsome also really the best restaurant in the outer banks that we have come across ... WE WILL BE BACK

Maura Meara

20:07 19 May 22

My husband and I came to the Outer Banks from New York to celebrate our 30th Anniversary. We were so lucky to choose the Paper Canoe for our special occasion. The hostess was so welcoming and the staff could not have been better. It's really hard to say which appetizer or entrée we liked best, they were all so impressive. Wine and drinks were spot on and the desserts were incredible. The ambiance is casual but it has a tranquil vibe with such a nice elegant touch. Every table was full but our meals flowed seamlessly with such beautiful presentations. It's obvious the kitchen has a lot of experience and creativity. We cannot wait to get back. Did I mention the sunset and outdoor deck overlooking the sound? Have a glass of wine and enjoy!! Wish I had more pics.

Tucker Crook

14:42 14 May 22

Went here for dinner one night and was just blown away. Started with the crab dip and duck spring rolls both of which were phenomenal. For the starter I had the crab stuffed shrimp which was amazing. Everything from the sauce to the cornbread just made this a whole experience. Overall a great atmosphere inside and with sunset views over the sound you can’t beat it!!