Hatteras
The Best Pot On The Beach
For Now
Want takeout today? View the menu below and call the shop to place your order!
During the height of the summer months it is best to pre-order to guarantee you'll get The Best Pot To-Go
Order now: 252-324-5797
Our BEST POT TO-GO provides you with the opportunity to experience our acclaimed Signature Seafood Boil without the full-service catering. Succulent Jumbo Shrimp, authentic andouille sausage, fresh sweet corn, buttery red bliss potatoes, all layered, seasoned to perfection and ready to steam. Snow crab? Lobster Tails? Clams? Mussels? Yes Please!!!!!
So easy! Just add liquid (water, beer, white wine) and place on your stovetop and let the magic happen. That’s it! Nothing complicated about it, just steam, serve and enjoy “the Best Pot on the Beach”! Oh, and by the way…cleanup’s a breeze!
CALL ahead and we can have your pot ready to go when you arrive, or stop in, place your order and we’ll put your pot together while you wait. For groups 10+, ask us about our “We Steam” catered service
Renting a House?
Need a tablecloth or serving tray for easy clean up? We've got em!
2-person minimum on all orders
menu
the classic
$
24.99
/ person
Our Traditional Coastal Boil
Our ‘Best Pot on the Beach” includes red bliss potatoes, an ear of sweet corn, spicy andouille sausage, sweet onions and jumbo shrimp all layered and seasoned served with lemon and Matt’s homemade cocktail sauce.
the clamshell
$
/ person
27.99
Our ‘CLAMSHELL” pot includes red bliss potatoes, one ear of sweet corn, spicy andouille sausage, sweet onions and jumbo shrimp all layered and seasoned served with lemon, butter and Matt’s homemade cocktail sauce PLUS 1/2 dozen clams or mussels per person
the crab pot
$
/ person
35.99
Our ‘CRAB POT” includes red bliss potatoes, an ear of sweet corn, spicy andouille sausage, sweet onions and jumbo shrimp all layered and seasoned served with lemon, butter and Matt’s homemade cocktail sauce PLUS one cluster of snow crab per person
the ben franklin
$
38.99
/ person
Our ‘BEN FRANKLIN" includes red bliss potatoes, an ear of sweet corn, spicy andouille sausage, sweet onions and jumbo shrimp all layered and seasoned served with lemon, butter and Matt’s homemade cocktail sauce PLUS 1/2 dozen clams or mussels and one cluster of snow crab per person
The Maine-LAnDER
$
/ person
45.99
Our ‘MAINE-LANDER' includes jumbo shrimp, red bliss potatoes, sweet corn, spicy andouille sausage, and vidalia onions all layered and seasoned served with lemon, butter and our homemade cocktail sauce PLUS one Maine lobster tail per person AND 1/2 dozen clams or mussels per person.
The Overboard
$
/ person
56.99
Our traditional coastal boil plus 1/2 dozen clams or mussels, a cluster of snow crab, 1/4lb of scallops and a lobster tail.
toss in a tail - lobster tails
$
25.99
/ ea
Savor Some Scallops - by the lb.
$
34.99
/ lb
Let it snow! - extra Snow Crab
$
26.99
/ lb
extra Clams
$
8.99
/ dz
extra Mussels
$
7.99
/ dz
want more?
Pack your pot with another pound of snow crab or jumbo shrimp.
Need more mussels? Can’t get enough clams?
All seafood items are available ala carte at MKT price.
think out of the "pot"
nc pork bbq
$
18
/QT -
$
10
/pT
creamy coleslaw
$
cornbread muffins
$
9
/QT -
$
5.50
/muffin
1
/pT
5.5
Don't Forget Dessert!
key lime pie
$
25.99
(8 slices)
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Where are the three OBX stores?We have locations in: Corolla KittyHawk Avon
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Is the boil gluten free?Heck yea!
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Do you have crawfish or oysters?Our seafood options include shrimp, clams, mussels, alaskan snow crab and scallops.
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Can we substitute items?For allergy and dietary restrictions, we can work with you to customize the pot to fit your needs.
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Someone in our group has an allergy. Can you accommodate?Please call or relay the allergy information on your order form so we can discuss the best way to prepare your order.
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Do you have seating available for dine-in?We offer take-out and catered services only.
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How many scallops in a LB? Crab? Shrimp?Scallops: 11-15/lb Shrimp: 21-25/lb Crab: 2-3 clusters/lb
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Do you have children's portions?Based on age and appetite, adult portions can be split between children.
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Do I have to return the pot?No, the pot is yours to keep. It makes a great beer bucket, seashell collecting can etc. Lots of ways to re-use -if not please recycle!
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How much does one pot feed?Pots are built to order based on per person servings. Depending on what you order, we can put up to 6 orders in one pot
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Is there a minimum order?Yes, for proper steaming the minimum is 2 persons per pot.
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Can I use a grill to cook the steamer pot?You can, however we do not recommend this method as it is very hard to regulate the heat.
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Is it OK to cook the pot on an induction stove?Yes, you can.
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How long does it take a steamer pot to cook?Depending on your stove top anywhere from 30-50 minutes.
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Do you need to order ahead of time?No but if you do call ahead,we can have it ready for you when you arrive.
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For catered events where do you cook?We do all of our cooking outside the home for catered events.
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How early should I book a catered event?We have a limited number of events each evening, we encourage folks to book as soon as they have a date in mind to ensure availability.
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Can I make changes to my catering order?Yes, you can make changes up to 48 hours prior to the event.
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Do you require a deposit for catered events?No deposit is required.
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What is your cancellation policy for catered events?We ask that you provide at least 48 hours so that we can offer the spot to someone on our waiting list.
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Do you provide tables and chairs for the events?We provide serving tables for the boil. We can usually recommend a vendor for tables and chairs.
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Booking Times: What does "early" and "late" mean?Early: We'll serve between 5:00pm and 5:30pm Late: We'll serve between 7:00pm and 7:30pm