Lifesaving Station
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
Burger Night
Every Monday | Beginning Nov 1 | 5PM – 9PM
Featuring three signature burgers and one monthly special
Prime Rib Night
Every Wednesday | Beginning Nov 1 | 5PM – 9PM
A slow-roasted 13-ounce prime rib, served with truffle whipped potatoes, creamed spinach, rich au jus and horseradish cream. Enjoy the prime rib entrée or make it a three-course dinner with your choice of appetizer and dessert.
Open Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26
Breakfast: 7AM–11AM | À la carte
Thanksgiving Lunch or Dinner: 12PM–7PM*
Open Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24
Breakfast: 7AM–11AM | À la carte
Lunch: 12PM–4PM| À la carte
Christmas Eve Dinner: 5PM–9PM*
Open Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25
Breakfast: 7AM–11AM | À la carte
Lunch: 12PM–4PM | À la carte
Christmas Day Dinner: 5PM–9PM*
*Reservations Recommended
Private Dining
Lifesaving Station Reservations
Make your Lifesaving Station reservation at The Sanderling Resort in Duck, North Carolina. Enjoy coastal-inspired dining and fresh, locally influenced cuisine in a relaxed Outer Banks setting. Reserve your table below and experience one of Duck’s favorite dining destinations.
Spanish Coast Wine Dinner
Thursday, November 5 at 6 pm
Experience an intimate evening of exceptional food and wine at The Sanderling Resort. Each wine dinner features a thoughtfully curated multi-course menu, with individually plated dishes paired with distinctive wines selected to complement every course. Set against the coastal beauty of the Outer Banks, these elevated dinners celebrate inspired cuisine, exceptional wine, and memorable hospitality.
Burger Night
Join us each Monday, November through March, from 5 pm to 9 pm, for Burger Night. Chef Sherman Harris and his culinary team will showcase three signature burgers alongside a rotating monthly creation, each thoughtfully crafted with quality ingredients and inventive flavors.
Prime Rib Night
Every Wednesday | 5–9 PM
A slow-roasted 13-ounce prime rib, served with truffle whipped potatoes, creamed spinach, rich au jus and horseradish cream. Enjoy the prime rib entrée or make it a three-course dinner with your choice of appetizer and dessert.
Beach House Bar
Start your morning with freshly brewed coffee and house-made pastries, or unwind in the evening with a glass of wine, a handcrafted cocktail, & a light bite. The perfect spot to begin or end your day by the coast.
Breakfast • 7 am – 11 am
Evening • 5 pm – 11 pm
Swiss Terroir Wine Dinner
Thursday, December 10 at 6 pm
In December, explore the distinctive character of Swiss winemaking through a curated selection from Adrian’s, showcasing the elegance and individuality of Switzerland’s lesser-known wine regions. From vibrant sparkling and expressive whites to a refined Pinot Noir, each wine is thoughtfully paired to complement the evening’s courses and celebrate the unique terroir and biodynamic winemaking traditions of Switzerland.
Theodosia
Welcome to Theodosia, our signature restaurant from award-winning chef and restaurateur Vivian Howard whose Southern roots are imbued in every dish she creates.
Closed for the Season
Reopening Spring 2027
Sandbar
Enjoy a relaxing lunch or afternoon snack within the dunes at the Sandbar or grab something to-go on your way to the beach
Closed for the Season
Reopening Spring 2027
Sanderling Seaside Picnic
Wrapped in a cozy layer and surrounded by the quiet beauty of the Outer Banks in fall and winter, a Sanderling Seaside Picnic invites you to slow down, savor the season, and enjoy the simple pleasure of good food by the sea.
