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 AM
Lunch 11 AM – 5 PM
Dinner 5 PM – 9 PM
252-449-6654

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Known for the "best breakfast on the Outer Banks"

Deep Fried Chicken Tenders and Fries with Sauce

Delicious double burger with french fries and vegetables on wooden cutting board

FARM FRESH

OUTER BANKS BREAKFAST

Two Eggs Your Way | Buttermilk Biscuit

SUFER’S OMELET

AVOCADO TOAST

HAM & CHEESE OMELET

Ham | Smoked Gouda

SPINACH & MUSHROOM OMELET

Cremini Mushrooms | Baby Spinach | Swiss Cheese

BENEDICTS

SANDERLING BLUE CRAB

Two Poached Eggs | English Muffin | Carolina Crab | Hollandaise

CLASSIC

Two Poached Eggs | English Muffin | Canadian Bacon | Hollandaise

COUNTRY CLASSICS

BISCUTS & GRAVY

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

COUNTRY GRAMMAR

Corned Beef Hash | Buttermilk Biscuit | Two Eggs Your Way

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

VANILLA BEAN 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

STARTERS

BURRATA AND PROCIUTTO

Crostini | Fig Jam | Cracked Black Pepper | Arugula

CRAB HUSH PUPPIES

Lump Crab | Green Onion | Old Bay | Cheddar Hot Honey Drizzle

SPICY EDAMAME

Hoisin Garlic Glaze | Sesame Seeds

COASTAL CRAB DIP

Lump Crab | Melted Cheese | Mini Naan Bread

BB CHIPS

Fresh Kettle Chips | BBQ Pulled Pork | Bleu Cheese Cream Bleu Cheese Crumbles | House BBQ Sauce | Tomatoes Scallions

OLIVE DIP

Domestic And Imported Olives | Cream Cheese | Red Pepper Pita Chips

SALADS

CAESAR

Shaved Parmesan | Garlic Croutons | Cherry Tomatoes

MIXED GREENS

Cherry Tomatoes | English Cucumber | Julienne Red Onion Carrot Ribbons | Lemon Vinaigrette

THE WEDGE

Black Forest Bacon | Cherry Tomatoes | Bleu Cheese Crumbles | Creamy Blue Cheese

CAPRESE

Heirloom Tomatoes | Fresh Mozzarella Balsamic Reduction | Cracked Black Pepper | Sea Salt

MAINS

CRAB CAKES

FISH & CHIPS

Hand-Battered Local Catch | Tartar Sauce Grilled Lemon | Fresh Kettle Chips

SESAME SEARED TUNA

Yellowfin Tuna | Hoisin Garlic Glaze | Spicy Mayo Forbidden Rice Blend | Carrot Ribbons | Arugula

SOUP

NC CREAM OF CRAB SOUP

LUMP CRAB | CREAM AND SHERRY | OLD BAY DUST

HANDHELDS

CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP

Grilled Chicken Breast | Romaine Lettuce Caesar Dressing | Parmesan Cheese

FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH

Swiss Cheese | Pickle Chips | Lettuce |Tomato Honey Sriracha Mayo | Buttered Brioche Bun

PRIME RIB BEEF DIP

Thin Sliced Prime Rib | Gouda Cheese | Giardiniera Spicy Mayo | Grilled Baguette

LOCAL FRESH CATCH SANDWICH

Griddled | House Tartar Sauce | Lettuce Tomato | Buttered Brioche Roll

PULLED PORK BBQ SANDWICH

Gouda Cheese | BBQ Sauce | Pineapple Coleslaw Buttered Brioche Roll

SANDERLING SANDWICH

BURGERS

#5 BURGER

Gouda | Smoked Bacon Onion Jam | #5 Sauce Lettuce | Tomato

FARMHOUSE BURGER

Smoked Bacon | Over Easy Egg | White Cheddar Avocado Spread | Pico de Gallo

QUINOA VEGETABLE BURGER

Sliced English Cucumber | Arugula | Tomato

STARTERS

BURRATA AND PROSCIUTTO

Crostini | Fig Jam | Cracked Black Pepper | Arugula

CRAB HUSH PUPPIES

Lump Crab | Green Onion | Old Bay | Cheddar Hot Honey Drizzle

SPICY EDAMAME

Hoisin Garlic Glaze | Sesame Seeds

COASTAL CRAB DIP

Lump Crab | Melted Cheese | Mini Naan Bread

BURNT ENDS

Smoked Brisket Burnt Ends | BBQ Chili Glaze | Red Onion

OLIVE DIP

Domestic and Imported Olives | Cream Cheese | Red Pepper Pita Chips

SALADS

CAESAR

Shaved Parmesan | Garlic Croutons | Cherry Tomatoes

MIXED GREENS

Cherry Tomatoes | English Cucumber | Julienne Red Onion Carrot Ribbons | Lemon Vinaigrette

THE WEDGE

Black Forest Bacon | Cherry Tomatoes | Bleu Cheese Crumbles | Creamy Blue Cheese

CAPRESE

Heirloom Tomatoes | Fresh Mozzarella Balsamic Reduction | Cracked Black Pepper | Sea Salt

SOUP

NC CREAM OF CRAB SOUP

Lump Crab | Cream and Sherry | Old Bay Dust

HANDHELDS

#5 BURGER

Gouda | Smoked Bacon Onion Jam | #5 Sauce Lettuce | Tomato

FARMHOUSE BURGER

Smoked Bacon | Over Easy Egg | White Cheddar Avocado Spread | Pico de Gallo

QUINOA VEGETABLE BURGER

Sliced English Cucumber | Arugula | Tomato

MAINS

CRAB CAKES

6 OZ. FILET MIGNON

Cabernet Demi Glaze | Broccolini | Heirloom Carrots Parmesan Marble Potatoes

MUSHROOM RAVIOLI

Wild Mushrooms | White Wine Cream | Baby Spinach Parmesan

BROWN SUGAR CHOP

Marinated Pork Chop | Maple Compound Butter Broccolini | Heirloom Carrots | Parmesan Marble Potatoes

MISO GLAZED SALMON

Forbidden Rice Blend | Shaved Coconut Cucumber | Arugula

SESAME SEARED TUNA

Yellowfin Tuna | Hoisin Garlic Glaze | Spicy Mayo Forbidden Rice Blend | Carrot Ribbons | Arugula

BRAISED ANGUS SHORT RIB

Cabernet Demi Glaze | Broccolini | Heirloom Carrots Parmesan Marble Potatoes

PAN-SEARED LOCAL FRESH CATCH

Chef’s Featured Seafood of the Day

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

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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Lifesaving Station

Known for the "best breakfast on the Outer Banks"

Our Menu

Breakfast

Kids Breakfast

Lunch

KIDS LUNCH & DINNER

Dinner

DESERTS