Father’s Day Weekend on The Outer Banks
Celebrate the start of summer with curated experiences including a Grill Master Lunch, a pop-up oyster party featuring fresh local flavors, and exclusive tastings with Outer Banks Distilling.
From poolside relaxation and restorative spa treatments to oceanfront views and elevated dining, The Sanderling invites you to unwind, indulge, and make the most of Father’s Day on the coast.
Cousins Oysters Pop-Up
Celebrate Father’s Day with a complimentary pop-up oyster experience on Saturday from 4–6 PM on the Beach House Deck, hosted by Cousins Oyster’s. Fresh oysters, coastal views, and a cold drink in hand.
Outer Banks Distillery Tasting
Grill Master Lunch
Saturday, June 20
Treat Dad to a Father’s Day Grill Master Lunch featuring chef-crafted favorites fresh from the grill, served alongside coastal views and laid-back summer vibes.
Featured Offers
A250 Offer
This summer, celebrate America’s 250th with a few extra days by the coast. Stay three nights or more and enjoy a $250 resort credit to make the most of long beach days, family dinners, and time spent together on the Outer Banks.
Virginia and North Carolina Residents
Some of the best Father’s Day memories are the simplest ones, like watching the kids run toward the water, staying a little longer on the beach, and having nowhere else to be. North Carolina and Virginia residents enjoy exclusive savings for a coastal escape that feels close to home.
Father's Day Menu
- Starters
- Salads
- Mains
- Pit & Fryer
- Sides
- Bourbon Flights
- Desserts
Starters
Smoked Wings | 18
House dry rub · Alabama white BBQ · Pickles
Brisket Burnt Ends | 21
Coffee-molasses glaze · Crispy onions
BBQ Shrimp Skewers | 19
NC shrimp · Garlic butter · Charred lemon
Pimento Cheese & Cracklins | 16
House-made pimento · Pork cracklins · Grilled bread
Salads
BBQ Chopped Salad | 20
Mixed greens · Smoked chicken · Corn · Black beans · Crispy tortilla · Ranch-BBQ vinaigrette
Tomato & Cucumber Salad | 16
Red onion · Herb vinaigrette · Cracked pepper
Classic Caesar | 18
Romaine · Brioche croutons · Parmesan
Mains
Smoked Brisket Plate | 34
Sliced brisket · Pickles · Texas toast · Choice of two sides
Pulled Pork Sandwich | 26
Eastern NC vinegar sauce · Slaw · Brioche bun
BBQ Baby Back Ribs | 38
House BBQ glaze · Pickled red onion · Choice of two sides
Smoked Chicken Thighs | 28
Bourbon BBQ · Crispy skin · Choice of two sides
BBQ Burger | 27
Angus beef · Smoked cheddar · Bacon · Crispy onions · BBQ aioli
Pit & Fryer
Fried NC Catfish | 29
Cornmeal crust · Hot sauce · Lemon · Tartar
BBQ Shrimp & Grits | 32
Stone-ground grits · Bacon · Scallion
Sides
(Pick Two with Entrées)
Mac & Cheese
Collard Greens
Baked Beans
Potato Salad
Cornbread
House-Cut Fries
Bourbon Flights
(Optional Add-On)
Classic Southern Flight | 28
Buffalo Trace · Elijah Craig Small Batch · Woodford Reserve
Smoky & Bold Flight | 32
Knob Creek 9 Year · Four Roses Single Barrel · Old Forester 1920
Served as 0.75 oz pours · Designed to pair with brisket, ribs, and burnt ends
Desserts
Banana Pudding | 14
Vanilla wafers · Whipped cream
Warm Pecan Pie | 15
Bourbon caramel
Chocolate Brownie Skillet | 15
Vanilla ice cream