Sandbar

Enjoy a relaxing lunch or afternoon snack with an ocean view at the Sandbar, or grab something to-go on your way to the beach. Offering a curated selection of beer and wine, along with craft cocktails, the Sandbar is open seasonally, weather permitting, and no reservations are required.
Open Seasonally (weather dependent)
Lunch 11 AM – 5 PM
Our menu









- Snacks
- Salads
- Small Plates
- Entrees
- For the kids
- Cocktails $18
- Frozen delights $18
- Beer & seltzer
- Wine by the Glass
Snacks
OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL
6 Oysters – $13 OR 12 Oysters – $25
Local Oysters Served Raw, Cocktail Sauce, Mignoette, Lemon, Saltine Crackers
BBQ PEEL AND EAT SHRIMP $18
Ten (10) Shell-on NC Shrimp, Low Country Seasoning, Drawn Butter
JHONNY CAKE SLIDER $18
Glazed Wagyu Beef, Cheddar Cheese, Kimich Cucumbers, Mini Buns
Salads
Protein Additions:
Chicken $10 OR Shrimp $12
HOUSE SALAD $17
Mixed Greens, Carrots, Cherry Tomatoes, English Cucumbers, Brioche Croutons
SAND BAR CHOPPED SALAD $17
Romaine, Green Cabbage, Red Cabbage, Carrots, Green Onion, Snap Peas,
Sesame Ginger Dressing
Small Plates
LOBSTER ROLL MRKT PRICE
Lobster salad, Garlic Old Bay Seasoning, House-made Chips, Grilled Brioche Bun
SANDBAR FISH TACOS $17
Local Fresh Catch Fish, Pink Chilie Mayo, Pineapple Radish Salsa, Flour Tortillas
SHRIMP RED AGUACHILE $19
Poached Shrimp, Cucumber, Fermented Peppers, Shallot, Radish, Avocado
Entrees
GRILLED TAMPIQUENA $24
8oz Skirt Steak, Guajillo Pepper, Cactus Salad, Tomato, Grilled Onion
SWEET AND SOUR ESCABECHE $21
One Pound Whole Snapper Pan Fried, Tri-color Peppers, Carrots, Onion, Garlic, Sweet and Sour Vinegar
SEOUL CHICKEN $18
Crispy Fried Chicken, Chili Flakes, Sesame Seeds, Gochujang Ranch, Scallions, Asian BBQ Sauce, English Cucumbers, Shaved Carrots, Red Onion, Cilantro
SANDBAR WAGYU BURGER $20
Wagyu Patty, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Brioch Bun
CHICKEN TENDERS $16
Five (5) Hand Breaded Chicken Tenders, Fries
CHICKEN QUESADILLA $14
Grilled Chicken, Pico de Gallo, Monterey Jack
For the kids
Hamburger or Cheeseburger $15
HOTDOG $15
GRILLED CHEESE $15
Each item includes choice of fries or fruit
Cocktails $18
Rum Punch
Rum, Dark Rum, Bitters, Orange Pineapple & Lime Juices, Grenadine Float
Bikini Martini
Vodka, Coconut Rum, Pama Liqueur, Pineapple Juice, Grenadine Float
Lime in the Coconut
Coconut Rum, Limeade, Coco Lopez, Club Soda
Orange Crush
Vodka, Cointreau, OJ, Sprite, Gin, Lemonade, Sparkling Wine
Sandbar Spritzer
Aperol, Honeysuckle Vodka, Sparkling Wine, Club Soda
Back Porch Tea……………………………………………….$22
Bourbon, Honey, Lemon, Iced Tea
Painkiller
Rum, Dark Rum, Pineapple, Coco Lopez, Nutmeg
Mojito
Light Rum, Lime, Mint, Simple Syrup
Add: Strawberry, Watermelon, Cucumber +2
Margarita
Tequila, Lime, Agave
Make it Spicy +2
Rum Punch
Rum, Dark Rum, Bitters, Orange Pineapple & Lime Juices, Grenadine Float
Frozen delights $18
Daiquiri
Light Rum, Strawberry, Mango, Banana, Passion Fruit
Classic Pina Colada
Light Rum, Coconut, Pineapple
Grand Gold Margarita
Tequila, Lime, Agave, Cointreau, Grand Marnier Float
Mango Madness
Rum, Mango Puree, Lime
Mudslide
Vodka, Chocolate Syrup, Kahlua, Whipped Cream
Frozee
House Rose Wine, Triple Berry Puree
Beer & seltzer
Canned Beer $9
KONA BIG WAVE LAGER
MOTHER EARTH REEF KEEPER IPA
WHITE CLAW (ASSORTED)
ATHLETIC BREWING LITE NA
Seasonal Draft Beers $10
WICKED WEED PERNICIOUS IPA
LANDSHARK LAGER
GOLDEN ROAD MANGO CART
MICHELOB ULTRA
Wine by the Glass
VUEVE DE VERNEY BRUT $12
LAMARCA PROSSECO $15
NAUTILUS SAUVIGNON BLANC $14
LAGARIA PINOT GRIGIO $14
PEYRASSOL ROSE $14
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