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Lifesaving Station

Bright, nautical-themed restaurant with white chairs, wood tables, fireplace, American flag, and windows.

Located in the historic Caffey’s Inlet Life Saving Station No. 5, the renovated Lifesaving Station is Sanderling’s casual, three-meals-a-day restaurant celebrating southern coastal cuisine and regional, organic products indoors and out.
Known for the “best breakfast on the Outer Banks”, the Lifesaving Station is a favorite Duck, N.C. restaurant. The menu changes seasonally, while the wine and beer lists are always impressive. 
Resort Casual Attire. We kindly ask for no bathing suit cover-ups.

 

Open Daily
Breakfast 7 AM – 11:30 AM
Lunch 12 PM – 4:30 PM
Dinner 5 PM – 10 PM
252-449-6654

Private Dining

Host your next special event at the Lifesaving Station. Our versatile spaces and customizable dining options can accommodate groups of up to 40 guests, creating the perfect setting for any occasion.
Formal table setting with red and orange floral centerpieces in sunlit room at The Sanderling Resort.

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    Our Menu

    Healthy breakfast with granola, yogurt, strawberries, blueberries, and grapefruit juice on a light table.
    Family eating lunch on outdoor patio table, enjoying burgers, salad, fries, and colorful drinks under sunny sky.
    Two people enjoying food and cocktails at an outdoor table on a sunny day.
    Deep Fried Chicken Tenders and Fries with Sauce
    Delicious double burger with french fries and vegetables on wooden cutting board
    Slice of layered vanilla cake with white icing on a plate, served with a fork, rustic table.
    Elegant cocktail served in a martini glass, garnished with sliced fruit, on a bar counter at night.
    Breakfast
    • Breakfast
    • Kids Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • KIDS LUNCH & DINNER
    • Dinner
    • DESSERTS
    • BEVERAGES

    Breakfast

    FARM FRESH

    OUTER BANKS BREAKFAST

    Two Eggs Your Way | Buttermilk Biscuit

    BLUE CRAB & SWEET CORN OMELET

    Carolina Crab | Sweet Corn | Scallions | Lemon-Heb
    Hollandaise

    AVOCADO TOAST

    Toasted Wheatberry Bread | Avocado | Pickled Red Onion | Poached Egg | Toasted Pepitas | Goat Cheese | Pico de Gallo

    HAM & CHEESE OMELET

    Ham | Smoked Gouda

    SPINACH & MUSHROOM OMELET

    Cremini Mushrooms | Baby Spinach | Swiss Cheese

    LOBSTER & TRUFFLE OMELET

    Maine Lobster | Truffle Boursin | Fine Herbs

     

    BENEDICTS

    SANDERLING BLUE CRAB

    Two Poached Eggs | English Muffin | Carolina Crab | Hollandaise

    CLASSIC

    Two Poached Eggs | English Muffin | Canadian Bacon | Hollandaise

    SMOKED BRISKET BENEDICT

    Two Poached Eggs | English Muffin | House-Smoked Brisket |
    Charred Onion Jam | Brown Butter Hollandaise

     

    COUNTRY CLASSICS

    BISCUTS & GRAVY

    House-Made Sausage Gravy | Buttermilk Biscuit | Two Eggs Your Way

    ESPRESSO RUBBED STEAK & EGGS

    6oz Espresso Rubbed Filet | Two Eggs Your Way |
    Charred Tomato Vinaigrette | Breakfast Potatoes

     

    FROM THE GRIDDLE

    STRAWBERRIES & CREAM FRENCH TOAST

    Brioche French Toast | Sugared Strawberries | Whipped Cream | Powdered Sugar

    LEMON RICOTTA BLUEBERRY PANCAKES

    Lemon Blueberry Compote | Ricotta Cheese | Powdered Sugar

    MAPLE BOURBON FRENCH TOAST

    Brioche French Toast | Whipped Cream

    BUTTERMLIK PANCAKES

    Pancakes | Butter | Syrup

     

    LIFESAVERS

    ANSON OATMEAL

    House-Made Granola | Brown Sugar | Golden Raisins

    FRUIT & GRANOLA

    House-Made Granola | Sliced Seasonal Fruit | Vanilla Greek Yogurt

    Kids Breakfast

    WHOLE NINE YARDS

    One Egg, any style | Toast | Choice of Bacon or Sausage

    FLAPJACKS

    Pancakes, served with syrup | Choice of Bacon or Sausage

    MORNING MUNCHIES

    Cereal w/ Milk

    Lunch

    STARTERS

    BURRATA AND COUNTRY HAM

    Cornbread Crumble | Fig Jam | Micro Arugula

    SMOKED CHICKEN GUMBO

    Carolina Gold Rice

    COASTAL CRAB DIP

    Lump Crab Meat | Gruyere | Fontina | Chives | Toast
    Points

    COFFEE STOUT & MOLASSES GLAZED PORK BELLY

    Coffee Stout | Molasses | Pimento Cheese Grits |
    Chimichurri | Porcini Powder

    CRISPY CALAMARI 

    Charred Lemon | Pickled Peppers | Old Bay Aioli

    SHE CRAB SOUP

    Sherry Gastrigue | Jumbo Lump NC Crab

    SALADS

    CAESAR

    Romaine Lettuce | Brioche Croutons | Pickled Shallots
    | Parmesan Crisp

    BLACKBERRY WALNUT

    Mixed Greens | Blackberry Vinaigrette | Toasted Walnuts |
    Fried Goat Cheese

    CURRITUCK CITRUS & CRAB

    Butter Lettuce | Citrus Segments | Lump Crab Meat |
    Shaved Fennel Avocado | Mint Champagne Blood Orange
    Vinaigrette

    MAINS

    LIVESAVER LOW COUNTRY SHRIMP & GRITS

    Gruyere Grits | Roasted Oyster Mushroom | Lardons

    CRAB CAKES

    Roasted Corn Maque Choux | Cornbread Tuille | Tabasco
    Butter

    ROCKFISH HERB SAINT

    Brown Butter Carrot Puree | Herb Saint Cream | Crispy
    Leeks

    HANDHELDS

    Served with French Fries Gluten Free Bread Available Upon Request

    WAGYU SMASH BURGER

    Aged Cheddar Espuma | Smoked Bacon Jam | Garlic Aioli | House Pickle

    FRIED FLOUNDER SANDWICH

    Beer Battered Flounder | Preserved Lemon Tartar | Aged Cheddar | House Pickle

    HOT HONEY TRUFFLE CHICKEN

    Buttermilk Fried Chicken | Pickled Fresno | Smoked Gouda| Arugula

    THE SANDERLING CLUB

    Smoked Turkey | Aged Cheddar | Thick Cut Bacon |
    Lettuce | Tomato | Garlic Aioli | Whole Wheat

    GRILLED BROCCOLI RABE & CHEESE

    Charred Broccoli Rabe | Garlic Aioli | Gruyere | Fontina | Whole Wheat

    KIDS LUNCH & DINNER

    SERVED WITH A SIDE OF SALAD, FRIES, OR FRUIT CUP

    PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY

    GRILLED CHEESE

    HOT DOG

    CHICKEN FINGERS

    CHEESEBURGER

    Dinner

    STARTERS

    BURRATA AND COUNTRY HAM

    Cornbread Crumble | Fig Jam | Micro Arugula

    NC BLUE CRAB BEIGNETS

    Malt Vinegar Aioli | Smoked Salt | Lemon | Lump Crab Meat

    SMOKED CHICKEN GUMBO

    Roasted Chicken | Andouille Sausage | Carolina Gold Rice | Scallions

    GLAZED PORK BELLY

    Coffee Stout | Molasses | Pimento Cheese Grits | Chimichurri | Porcini Powder

    MARKET FRESH CRUDO

    Chef Selection of Crudo & Accoutrements

    SHE CRAB SOUP

    Sherry Gastrigue | Lump Crab Meat | Old Bay | Crackers

    CRISPY CALAMARI

    Charred Lemon | Cherry Peppers | Old Bay Aioli

    SALADS

    Add-Ons: Grilled Chicken 9 | *Tuna 18 | Shrimp 13 | Crab Cake 18

    CAESAR

    Romaine Lettuce | Brioche Croutons | Pickled Shallots | Parmesan Crisp

    BLACKBERRY WALNUT

    Mixed Greens | Blackberry Vinaigrette | Toasted Walnuts | Fried Goat Cheese Croquette

    CURRITUCK CITRUS & CRAB

    Butter Lettuce | Citrus Segments | Lump Crab Meat | Shaved Fennel Avocado | Mint Champagne Blood Orange Vinaigrette

    BEET CARPACCIO

    Charred Citrus Segments | Goat Cheese | Candied Pistachios | Honey Lemon Vinaigrette | Micro Arugula

    HANDHELDS

    Served with French Fries Gluten Free Bread Available Upon Request

    WAGYU SMASH BURGER

    Aged Cheddar Espuma | Smoked Bacon Jam | Garlic Aioli | House Pickle

    FRIED FLOUNDER SANDWICH

    Beer Battered Flounder | Preserved Lemon Tartar | Aged Cheddar | House Pickle

    HOT HONEY TRUFFLE CHICKEN

    Buttermilk Fried Chicken | Pickled Fresno | Smoked Gouda| Arugula

    BROCCOLI RABE & CHEESE

    Charred Broccoli Rabe | Garlic Aioli | Gruyere | Fontina | Whole Wheat

    MAINS

    CRAB CAKES

    Roasted Corn Maque Choux | Cornbread Crumble | Tabasco Butter

    6 OZ. FILET MIGNON

    Sauce Bordelaise | Pommes Espuma | Smoked Collards | Crispy Onions

    BRAISED LAMB SHANK

    Coffee | Molasses | Pimento Cheese Grits | Crispy Brussel Sprout Leaves | Chimichurri

    TUNA AU POIVRE

    Pommes Espuma | Charred Broccoli Rabe | Veal Jus | Crispy Onions

    CHEF CATCH OF THE DAY

    Seasonal Accoutrements

    HERB CRUSTED PORK LOIN

    Brown Butter Sweet Potato Puree | Crispy Brussel Sprouts | Red Wine Honey Glaze

    ROCKFISH HERB SAINT

    Brown Butter Carrot Puree | Herb Saint Cream | Crispy Leeks

    SIDES

    BROCCOLINI GREMOLATA

    SMOKED WHITE CHEDDAR MAC & CHEESE

    TRUFFLE FRIES

    COUNTRY COLLARDS

    DESSERTS

    SWEET TEA CREME BRULEE

    Black Tea | Sweet Cream | Vanilla | Torched Sugar
    Crust

    FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE TORTA

    Raspberry Amaretto | Vanilla Infused Whipped Cream

    CARAMEL APPLE PIE

    Caramel | Granny Smith Apples Vanilla Infused Whipped Cream

    KEY LIME PIE

    Graham Cracker Crust | Lime Wheel Vanilla Infused Whipped Cream

    CHEF’S ICE CREAM OF THE DAY

    BEVERAGES

    SPECIALTY COCKTAILS

    SMOLDERING SUNSET

    21 Seeds Cucumber & Jalapeno Tequila Jose Cuervo Gold | Passion Fruit Puree Lime Juice | Chambord Floater

    CRIMSON COAST

    21 Seeds Valencia Orange Hibiscus Tequila Pineapple Juice | Pomegranate Juice

    DAY AT THE BEACH

    Titos Vodka | Triple Sec | Lime Juice Cranberry Juice | Grapefruit Juice

    BACK PORCH TEA

    Woodford Reserve Bourbon | Honey Syrup Lemon Juice | Iced Tea

    COCONUT QUENCH

    Bacardi Rum | Coco Lopez | Lime Juice | Agave Club Soda

    HEMINGWAY DAQURI

    Kill Devil Hill White Rum | Grapefruit Juice Lime Juice | Luxardo

    SOUL SURFER

    Casamigos Reposado | Passion Fruit | Guava | Pineapple Juice | Lime Juice | Triple Sec

    MOJITO

    Bacardi Rum | Lime Juice | Mint | Agave | Club Soda

    DRAFT BEER

    CAROLINA COSTERO MEXICANA

    CAROLINA COPPERLINE AMBER

    GRAPEFRUIT HEFEWEIZEN

    BOLD ROCK CIDER

    WEEPING RADISH

    BOTTLED BEER

    CORONA

    SIERRA NEVADA PALE ALE

    BLUE MOON

    HEINEKEN

    HEINEKEN N.A.

    ASSORTED DOMESTICS

    MOCKTAILS

    CAROLINA BERRY BREEZE

    Strawberries | Mint | Lime Juice | Simple Syrup Club Soda

    COCONUT BREEZE

    Blended Pineapple | Coconut milk | Lime Juice Club Soda

    WATERMELON WAVE FRESCA

    Blended Watermelon Chucks | Lime Juice | Agave

    WINE

    SPARKLING WINES

    Veuve du Vernay Brut, FR

    Veuve du Vernay Brut Rose, FR

    La Marca Prosecco, IT

    Moet & Chandon Brut, FR

    Veuve Clicquot Brut, FR

    SAUVIGNON BLANC

    Sand Point, CA 2022

    Nautilus, NZ 2022

    Stone Street Aurora, CA 2021

    CHARDONNAY

    Sandpoint, CA 2022

    Decoy, CA 2022

    Moreau-Naudet Petit Chablis, FR 2019

    ROSÉ

    Peyrassol, FR 2023

    Whispering Angel, FR 2023

    CABERNET SAUVIGNON

    Hayes Ranch, CA 2021

    Chasing Lions, CA 2021

    Tribute, CA 2021

    The Vice, CA 2022

    The Calling, CA 2021

    Mt Brave, Napa, CA 2019

    Caymus, CA 2022

    PINOT NOIR

    Sand Point, CA 2021

    Argyle Bloom House, OR 2022

    King Estate, OR 2022

    Elk Cove, OR 2022

    Brewer – Clifton , Santa Rita, CA 2021

    MALBEC & MERLOT

    The Seeker Malbec, AR 2022

    Parcel 41 Merlot, CA 2021

    OTHER WHITES

    Allegro Moscato, CA 2021

    Lagaria Pinot Grigio, IT 2022

    Single Post Riesling, GE 2022

    King Estate Pinot Gris, OR 2022

    OTHER REDS

    Santa Barbara Syrah, AR 2022

    Chateau Lassegue, FR 2020

    Saint Emilion, FR 2020

    Opus One, Red Blend, Oakville, CA 2018

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