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

Mexican Tomato Salsa with lime, onion, jalapeno pepper, parsley and tortilla chips.
A delicious mix of vegetables and tender meat, served on rustic plates from Theodosia Restaurant, bursting with flavor.
Delicious double burger with french fries and vegetables on wooden cutting board
Delicious double burger with french fries and vegetables on wooden cutting board
Deep Fried Chicken Tenders and Fries with Sauce
Spectacular martini cocktail in a rounded glass, decorated with flowers and lemon peel, placed on a linen cloth.
Homemade Frozen Aperol Spritz Slushy with an Orange
Close-up of bartender serving beers at bar
Friends toasting glasses with red wine in wedding party at winery on sunny day
Snacks
  • 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

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.

Lifesaving Station

Located in the historic Caffey’s Inlet Life Saving Station No. 5, the renovated Lifesaving Station is The Sanderling’s casual, three-meal restaurant celebrating coastal Southern cuisine.

Two to-go coffee cups resting on a wooden bench, ready for a cozy stroll.

Beach House Bar

Grab a coffee to start your day, enjoy a relaxing lunch or afternoon snack with an ocean view at the Beach House Bar, or pick up something to-go on your way to the beach. Offering fresh coffee and a curated selection of beer, wine, and craft cocktails, the Beach House Bar is open seasonally, weather permitting, and no reservations are required.

Sanderling Seaside Picnic: The Perfect Beach Day

The warm Outer Banks sun on your skin, the rhythmic sound of waves crashing just steps away, and before you, a perfectly curated picnic basket brimming with culinary delights. This isn’t just any beach day; it’s a Sanderling Seaside Picnic, designed to transform your coastal relaxation into an experience of pure indulgence.