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Want to kick your Outer Banks family vacation up a notch? Give Wanchese Marina a call (252) 423-3157 and book the fishing charter adventure of a lifetime! Located in Wanchese Village, North Carolina on Roanoke Island, Wanchese Marina is famous for its fishing culture, beautiful scenery and quick access to the awesome splendor of the Atlantic Ocean.

The Village of Wanchese was named after Chief Wanchese who was the last known ruler of the Roanoke Native American tribe encountered by English colonists in the sixteenth century. Wanchese was also the very first fishing village on Roanoke Island. Wanchese can easily be considered as home to the "true" character of the Outer Banks.
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Wanchese, North Carolina was the first fishing village on Roanoke Island. The Village of Wanchese is well known for it's recreational and commercial fishing culture, beautiful scenery and quick access to the bountiful Atlantic Ocean. Wanchese can easily be considered as the traditional home to the true character of the Outer Banks.
Landing Grill & Steam Bar has become the high test fuel that makes the Wanchese Marina run on all cylinders. Local watermen as well as a tourists find us to be a favorite place to get their bodies filled and nourished before and after their Outer Banks experiences. We can start your day with breakfast, handle your break for lunch and also serve your entire family the dinner they crave.
Our diverse fleet provides us with the opportunity to find you and your family the perfect Outer Banks fun excursions. Whether you crave the finest sportfishing charters on the Outer Banks, a memorable family dolphin sightseeing tour, a shrimping/crabbing experience or one of our incredible dive charters, Wanchese Marina is the place you'll want to spend your entire vacation!
Reviews (11)
Donna Raynes
Donna Raynes
Oct 25, 2021
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Great fresh lunch. Friendly staff. My Greek salad had homemade dressing and the shrimp were delish. My husband's flounder was fresh and generous portioned.
Micheal Harty
Micheal Harty
Oct 22, 2021
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This place was terrific! I had the flounder and shrimp, might be the best I've ever had. And idk who made the key lime pie.... but by far the best ive ever had! Blows anything I had in marathon, largo or key west.
Easily worth the 40 min drive to get here, from our rental.
👍👍
Tripp Phillips
Tripp Phillips
Oct 16, 2021
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Wanchese Marina is a great place to come eat, take a fishing charter, or dolphin cruise. It is located right on Wanchese Harbor and offers inshore, nearshore, and offshore charter boats. Inside their store that have a great restaurant that offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Their service is great along with their food that tastes great.
Kim Rivera
Kim Rivera
Sep 29, 2021
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Forget the overpriced restaurants on the OBX. This place is certainly affordable and delicious with a generous helping! 2 Flounder and Shrimp baskets with hush puppies, coleslaw and the best fries for $25.98 and authentic ambiance watching the fishing charters dock! The drive to Wanchese is quaint and what the area must’ve been like before the boom. Highly recommended!!
Tammy Taylor
Tammy Taylor
Sep 29, 2021
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The crew was great. We were able to view dolphins for a long period of time. The guys were great with the children also. They made sure we had a good time and a good viewing. We will book with them again. Recommend booking with these guys. Pricing was very good also.
Amy
Amy
Sep 02, 2021
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We had a great boat ride & saw many Dolphins. The Captains were very nice & informative. Our whole family of 18 adults & 4 kids enjoyed the trip😊
Donna Ruta
Donna Ruta
Aug 21, 2021
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We booked a 2 hour dolphin cruise and had a fabulous time. It is definitely worth it. We saw more dolphins than we imagined we would. The crew was entertaining and gave us a lot of history/information about the Outer Banks.
Amy Samson
Amy Samson
Aug 11, 2021
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You can dine here, but it is order at a counter and they bring it to you. The people that work there are very nice and friendly. We had 8 people, it wasn’t crowded, and the food did not come out at the same time, and they missed two of our orders (already paid for.) A/C does not work and it is stuffy and hot in there, so don’t I wouldn’t plan to eat inside. Food was decent, but wouldn’t make the trip back to go again. Plenty of other places with good seafood and working air condition. If you are on a boat, this would be a good option to dock and get food/drink. Wanchese is all industrial
Ashley Scott
Ashley Scott
Aug 11, 2021
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Great way to end the day! Captain Christian was super nice, very informative of the local area and wildlife, and very accommodating to our eager kids who had a billion questions! Seeing dolphins, ospreys, egrets, and a beautiful sunset on a boat in the OBX? What more could you ask for?
J. P.
J. P.
Jun 22, 2021
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Great shout out for Wanchese marina and The Hayden Express. Booking from the marina was a breeze and the food was great. Captain Ralph and his first mate Iggy are first class Fishman. . We had a great time on a nearshore trip. We had the first fish in the cooler with in 30 minutes of getting out and the first line in the water. We caught 6 Spanish and 3 Kings. Trip of a lifetime. We are definitely going to try to book another trip in the fall.
Rainbow O.
Rainbow O.
Aug 10, 2020
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The Harbor Star Dolphin cruise was one of the best I've been on! The captain was handsome and enthusiastic as well as knowledgeable about the surroundings we experienced. He was very patient with child passengers as he thoughtfully answered their questions. It was incredibly touching. His first mate was also very sweet and helpful.

The cruise was the best experience I've had so far with different dolphin tours I've been on. Truly thankful I chose the Harbor Star! Finally, the Wanchese Marina Grill was a delicious dine in to enjoy afterwards!