Sanderling Socials

Set outside the Lifesaving Station, this rotating social series offers a refined take on coastal dining. Each edition introduces a new menu, thoughtfully composed to reflect the regional influence of the Outer Banks.

This culinary experience centers on elevated small plates and signature cocktails, each crafted with precision and a focus on quality ingredients.

With a new concept unveiled each time, the series invites guests to return for something rare and of the moment, an evolving culinary experience shaped by its surroundings and executed with intention.

Sanderling Social Menus

April 22, 2026 - Sunset Shrimp Boil Social
  • April 22, 2026 - Sunset Shrimp Boil Social
  • May 6, 2026 - Oysters & Ocean Air
  • May 20, 2026 - Coastal Crab Social
  • June 3, 2026 - Tropical Tides
  • June 17, 2026 - Sparkling & Shellfish
  • July 1, 2026 - Stars, Stripes & Seafood
  • July 15, 2026 - Smoke on the Sound

April 22, 2026 - Sunset Shrimp Boil Social

Food Selections

  • Peel-and-Eat Shrimp
  • Andouille Sausage Bites
  • Corn Hushpuppies
  • Old Bay Roasted Potatoes

 

Featured Cocktails

  • Jalapeno Margarita
  • Paloma Punch
  • Cucumber Tequila Cooler

May 6, 2026 - Oysters & Ocean Air

Food Selections

  • Oysters on the Half Shell
  • Smoked Fish Dip
  • Sea Salt Focaccia
  • Lemon-Herb Roasted Chicken Thigh

 

Featured Cocktails

  • Salty Dog
  • Coastal Martini
  • Cucumber Vodka Spritz

May 20, 2026 - Coastal Crab Social

Food Selections

  • Mini Crab Cakes
  • Crab Rangoon Dip
  • Corn Spoonbread Bites
  • Crab-Crusted Chicken Bites

 

Featured Cocktails

  • Orange Crush
  • Vodka Bay Breeze
  • Sparkling Citrus Punch

June 3, 2026 - Tropical Tides

Food Selections

  • Jerk Chicken Bites
  • Pineapple Shrimp Skewers
  • Coconut Rice Cups
  • Mojo Pork Skewers

 

Featured Cocktails

  • Mai Tai
  • Tropical Rum Punch
  • Pina Colada

June 17, 2026 - Sparkling & Shellfish

Food Selections

  • Shrimp Ceviche
  • Oyster Rockefeller Bites
  • Crab Salad Endive Boats
  • Seared Scallop Skewer

 

Featured Cocktails

  • Champagne Cocktail
  • French 75
  • Aperol Spritz

July 1, 2026 - Stars, Stripes & Seafood

Food Selections

  • Peel-and-Eat Shrimp
  • Old Bay Potato Salad Cups
  • Grilled Street Corn Bites
  • BBQ Chicken Sliders

Featured Cocktails

  • Bomb Pop Spritz
  • Watermelon Mule
  • Blueberry Lemonade Smash

July 15, 2026 - Smoke on the Sound

Food Selections

  • Smoked Brisket Sliders
  • Pimento Mac & Cheese Bites
  • Grilled Peach Skewers
  • Bourbon-Glazed Wings

 

Featured Cocktails

  • Peach Bourbon Smash
  • Blackberry Mint Julep
  • Spiked Sweet Tea
Easter Bunny Serving Brunch at The Sanderling Resort

Easter Brunch Menu

Easter Brunch Served Sunday April 5, 2026.
9:00am-2:00pm

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.

Sanderling Seafood Boil

Thursdays | 5pm-7pm | May Through September

$55 for adults, $35 for kids
Tickets Available Soon!

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.