Lost Colony Tavern
208 Queen Elizabeth Ave, Manteo, NC
Crema's Take
“Lost Colony Tavern's bartenders craft creative cocktails like the Hatteras iced tea that draw crowds to this lively downtown Manteo spot, where the kitchen matches the bar's ambition with standout dishes like tender smoked pork knuckle and a killer apple cider vinegar dressing on their salads. The vibe is casual and welcoming—dog-friendly with both indoor and outdoor seating—though the small dining room gets loud when packed, so come ready for a spirited atmosphere rather than an intimate dinner.”
What to expect
Cold brew standout, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Open late. Dog friendly. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
We ordered takeout, but there is inside and outside dining (pleasant). The English Garden Salad with an Impossible Burger (on top). Their apple cider vinegar dressing is so good! The salad is very filling and delicious. My husband had the Wanchese fried fish sandwich with fries…
Lost Colony Tavern is one of my most favorite spots in downtown Manteo! The staff, the service, the vibe, and the food is always wonderful! As for the previous review about pups, I have a sweet girl that I love taking everywhere with me! However as a pet owner, I’m well aware…
We had alot of fun at this very popular bar. The bar staff is extremely talented & the wait staff were great too. Loved the Hatteras iced tea. They have a pickled egg flight! Very welcoming place.
Went here twice. My wife (now) and I were in town getting married on 3/5. First on 3/3/2026. Food was good service was decent. Smallish indoor eating area, but not bad. Had the bangers and mash and a dark and stormy. Sausage was a bit overcooked, mash was really good. Second…
Food was above par- the pork knuckle was tender and smokey, delicious. It's a small dining room, so it was loud and hard to have a conversation. The service was attentive at first, then we were forgotten about. Glad we did stop in, and the town is super adorable.
Crema Reviews
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