Polishing their glassware and setting out the patio furniture; Hatteras Island restaurants are opening to welcome spring visitors. From fresh caught seafood to mouth-watering burgers and salads, it’s on the menu and ready for you to come eat.

We stopped into Atlantic Coast Café today for lunch after seeing a packed parking lot at breakfast time, a sure sign they were open for business. The warm April days are perfect for their alfresco dining and their famous fried shrimp wrap. With a motto of “comin’ or goin’ you’ve gotta eat” Atlantic Coast Café is a great stop for vacationers, especially those traveling with dogs since they’ve got a pet-friendly porch, they’ve even welcomed a cat once for lunch!

After a week of polishing, prepping and planning, restaurants are ready to open their doors the day the food arrives, preparing it fresh for delivery to your table. So come on down and eat, vacation season is OPEN.