A taste of the region in an unrivaled setting

Spectacular martini cocktail in a rounded glass, decorated with flowers and lemon peel, placed on a linen cloth.

Your place at
our table

The Sanderling is an epicenter for inspired regional cuisine with fresh, locally sourced ingredients at the heart of every dish we serve. Whether you’re starting your day with a hearty breakfast, enjoying a casual al fresco lunch, relishing an intimate dinner for two or gathering with family and friends for an unforgettable oceanside meal, each of our dining options welcomes you with a special brand of Southern hospitality.

Indulge in the authentic flavors
of the region

Romantic beachside dinner with red wine toast, roses, and elegant tableware at sunset.

Valentine’s Day Tasting Menu

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at our quiet oceanside resort. Lifesaving Station Executive Chef Sherman Harris artfully crafted a four course tasting menu that celebrates the flavors of the coast.

Exterior of a light-colored building labeled “Therapía,” surrounded by trees and landscaping under clear sky.

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.

Bright, nautical-themed restaurant with white chairs, wood tables, fireplace, American flag, and windows.

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.

Three friends relax outdoors, drinking cocktails at a sunlit bar or patio with casual summer atmosphere.

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. Sandbar is is currently closed for the season.

Sunlit breakfast nook with pastries, iced coffee, and a straw hat, inviting morning at The Sanderling Resort.

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. Beach House Bar is currently closed for the season.

Smiling family enjoying sunny beach picnic while children play in sand near ocean waves.

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.