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Lifesaving Station

Located in the historic Caffey's Inlet Life Saving Station No. 5, the renovated Lifesaving Station is Sanderling's casual, three-meals-a-day restaurant celebrating southern coastal cuisine and regional, organic products indoors and out. Known for the "best breakfast on the Outer Banks", the Lifesaving Station is a favorite Duck, N.C. restaurant. The menu changes seasonally, while the wine and beer lists are always impressive.

Resort Casual Attire. We kindly ask for no bathing suit cover-ups.

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Hours of Operations

OPEN DAILY
BREAKFAST 7 AM - 11:30 AM
LUNCH 11:30 AM - 5 PM
DINNER 5 PM - 9PM

Hours of operation may vary by season and business levels.

*Outside seating is first come first serve

252-449-6654

online Reservations

  • Breakfast

    • All dishes are served with warm vermont maple syrup and a choice of sausage links or smoked bacon

      VANILLA BEAN FRENCH TOAST

      BUTTERMILK HOTCAKES

      PECAN WAFFLE W/ MAPLE BUTTER

      LEMON RICOTTA BLUEBERRY PANCAKES

      Lemon Blueberry Compote | Ricotta Cheese | Powdered Sugar

      STRAWBERRIES & CREAM FRENCH TOAST

      Brioche French Toast | Sugared Strawberries | Whipped Cream | Powdered Sugar

    • ANSON MILLS STEEL CUT OATMEAL

      Brown Sugar | Granola | Gluten Free

      SMOKED SALMON PLATTER*

      Toasted Bagel | Red Onions | Tomato | Capers Boiled Egg | Cream Cheese

      FRUIT AND GRANOLA

      House-Made Granola | Sliced Seasonal Fruit Vanilla Greek Yogurt

    • SANDERLING BLUE CRAB CAKE*

      Two Poached Eggs | English Muffin | Carolina Crab Cake | Grain Mustard Hollandaise | White Corn Grits or Home Fries

      CLASSIC

      English Muffin | Poached Egg | Canadian Bacon | Hollandaise

      FLORENTINE

      English Muffin | Tomato | Wilted Spinach | Poached Egg | Pesto

    • OUTER BANKS BREAKFAST*

      Two Eggs any Style | Buttermilk Biscuit | Choice of Bacon or Sausage Link | White Corn Grits or Home Fries

      AVOCADO TOAST*

      Toasted Wheatberry Bread | Lemon Vinaigrette Dressed Arugula | Fresh Avocado | Pickled Red Onion | Poached Egg | Radish | Toasted Pepitas | Goat Cheese | Pico de Gallo | Choice of Fruit or Corn Grits

      STEAK & EGGS*

      6 oz. Top Sirloin Steak | Two Eggs Your Way | Home Fries

      COUNTRY GRAMMAR

      Corned Beef Hash | Two Eggs Your Way | Grilled Biscuit

      HAM & CHEESE OMELET*

      Ham | Smoked Gouda | White Corn Grits or Home Fries | Gluten Free

      SPINACH & MUSHROOM OMELET*

      Cremini Mushrooms | Baby Spinach | Swiss Cheese | Choice of Bacon or Sausage | White Corn Grits or Home Fries

      SURFER'S OMELET*

      Three Eggs | Tomato | Shrimp | Avocado | Mushrooms Goat Cheese | Lime Creme | Pico de Gallo | White Corn Grits | Gluten Free

      LIFESAVING STATION OMELET*

      Egg Whites | Spinach | Tomato | Mushrooms | Choice of Fruit or White Corn Grits | Gluten Free

      HOUSE-MADE SAUSAGE & GRAVY W/ BISCUITS

      Two Eggs Your Way

    • Coffee | Hot Tea

      Southern Style Tea

      Espresso

      Cappuccino | Latte

      Extra Espresso Shot

      Milk | Chocolate Milk

      Coke Products

    • Chicken Apple Sausage

      Edwards Country Ham

      Country Sausage Links

      Applewood Smoked Bacon

      Housemade Sausage & Gravy w/ Biscuits

      White Corn Grits

      White Corn Grits w/ Cheddar

      Home Fries

      Bagel w/ Cheam Cheese & Butter

      Fresh Baked Blueberry Muffin

  • Lunch

    • CRAB HUSH PUPPIES

      Lump Crab | Green Onion | Old Bay | Cheddar Cheese | Hot Honey Drizzle

      COSTAL CRAB DIP

      Lump Crab | Melted Cheese | Mini Naan Bread

      HOUSEMADE ONION RINGS

      Buttermilk Battered Red Onions | Southwest Chipotle Drizzle | Fresch Chopped Cilantro | Smoked Maldon
      Sea Salt

    • NC CREAM OF CRAB SOUP

      Lump Crab | Cream and Sherry | Old Bay Dust

      SOUP DU JOUR

    • GREEK SALAD

      Romaine | Kalamata Olives | Grape Tomato | Pepperoncini | Cucumber | Thick Sliced Red Onion | Feta Cheese | Lemon Oregano Vinaigrette

      CAPRESE SALAD

      Vine Ripe Tomatoes | Fresh Mozzarella | Extra Virgin Olive Oil | Balsamic Drizzle | Fresh Basil | Cracked Black Pepper & Sea Salt

      CAESAR SALAD

      Parmesan | Garlic Croutons | Fried Capers | Anchovies

      WEDGE SALAD

      Baby Iceberg Lettuce | Cherrywood Smoked Bacon | Lardon | Heirloom Tomato | Blue Cheese Dressing

      ADD ONS: GRILLED CHICKEN | SHRIMP | CRAB CAKE | *TUNA

    • SHRIMP PO BOY

      Lightly Fried Shrimp | Tomato | Shredded Lettuce | Red Onion | Sriracha Mayo | Hoagie Roll

      FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH

      Gruyere Cheese | Sriracha Mayo | Pickle Chip | Lettuce | Tomato Brioche Bun

      CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP

      Marinated Grilled Chicken | Romaine Lettuce | Caesar Dressing | Parmesan Cheese

      LOCAL FRESH CATCH SANDWICH

      Griddled or Fried | House Tartar Sauce | Lettuce Tomato | Buttered Brioche Roll

      PRIME RIB FRENCH DIP

      Slow Roasted Shaved Prime Rib | Gouda | Shaved Onion | Horseradish Spread | French Baguette | Au Jus

      *BLACKENED TUNA SANDWICH

      Lettuce | Tomato | Smoked Bacon | Wasabi Aioli

      SANDERLING SANDWICH

      Grilled Roast Turkey | Spinach | Tomato | Bacon | Gouda | Basil Pesto | Wheatberry Bread

      VEGAN CHORIZO TACOS

      Fire Roasted Corn Tortilla | Cilantro | Pickled Red Onion | Fresh Jalapeno | Pico de Gallo

    • *#5 BURGER

      Gouda | Smoked Bacon Onion Jam | #5 Sauce Lettuce | Tomato

      THE DRAGON SLAYER

      Red Dragon Cheddar | Grilled Pork Belly | Caramelized Onion | Smoked Tomato Vinaigrette

      FARMER'S DAUGHTER BURGER

      Avocado | Pico de Gallo | White Cheddar | Fried Egg | Spinach

      TURKEY PATTY MELT

      Griddled House Made Turkey Burger | Sautéed Onions | Cheddar Cheese | Rye Bread | Lemon Herb Mayo

    • KEY LIME PIE

      CHEF'S ICE CREAM OF THE DAY

      S'MORES MASON JAR

      Layers of Chocolate Fudge | Crushed Graham Cracker | Marshmallow

  • Dinner

    • CRAB HUSH PUPPIES

      Lump Crab | Green Onion | Old Bay | Cheddar Cheese | Hot Honey Drizzle

      BROILED OYSTERS

      6 Oysters | Tasso Ham | Cornbread Crumble | Green Onion Butter

      COASTAL CRAB DIP

      Lumb Crab Meat | Melted Cheese | Mini Naan Bread

      SPICY EDAMAME

      Sambal Chili Garlic Glaze | Black & Tan Sesame Seeds

      GLAZED BURNT ENDS

      Smoked Brisket Burnt Ends | BBQ Chili Glaze | Pickled Okra | Red Onion | Cornbread Crumble

    • SOUP DU JOUR

      NC CREAM OF CRAB SOUP

      Lump Crab | Cream and Sherry | Old Bay Dust

    • CAESAR SALAD

      Parmesan | Garlic Croutons | Fried Capers | Anchovies

      WEDGE SALAD

      Baby Iceberg Lettuce | Cherrywood Smoked Bacon | Lardon | Heirloom Tomato | Blue Cheese Dressing

      GREEK SALAD

      Romaine | Kalamata Olives | Grape Tomatoes | Pepperoncini | Cucumber | Thick Sliced Red Onion | Feta Lemon Oregano Vinaigrette

      CAPRESE SALAD

      Vine Ripe Tomatoes | Fresh Mozzarella | Extra Virgin Olive Oil | Balsamic Drizzle | Fresh Basil | Cracked Black Pepper & Sea Salt

      ADD-ONS: GRILLED CHICKEN | *TUNA | SHRIMP | CRAB CAKE

    • *#5 BURGER

      Gouda | Smoked Bacon Onion Jam | #5 Sauce Lettuce | Tomato

      FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH

      Gruyere Cheese | Pickle Chips | Lettuce |Tomato Brioche Bun | Sirracha Mayo

    • Broccolini

      Grilled Baby Carrots

      Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

      Roasted Garlic Farro

      Pan-Fried Brussels Sprouts

    • SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN

      Boneless Chicken Breast | Warm jalapeno Potato Salad with Applewood Bacon | Sweet Potato Biscuit with Honey Butter | Grilled Baby Carrots | Thyme Rosemary Gravy

      *8 OZ FILET MIGNON

      Seared with Herbs and Garlic | Cabernet Demi-Glace | Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes | Broccolini | Cippolini | Frizzled Onions

      MUSHROOM RAVIOLI

      Wild Mushroom Brodo | Peas | Shallots | Garlic | Baby Spinach | Parmesan Cheese | Pistachio Pesto

      *SWEET TEA BRINED PORK CHOP

      Warm Jalapeno Potato Salad with Applewood Bacon | Sweet Potato Biscuit with Honey Butter | Grilled Baby Carrots | Sorghum BBQ Drizzle

      BISTRO STEAK

      Seared with Herbs & Garlic | Cabernet Demi-Glace Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes | Broccolini | Cippolini Frizzled Onions

      *PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS

      Pan Seared with Applewood Bacon | Sweet Corn & Butter Risotto | Southwest Chipotle Pesto | Asparagus

      *SEARED TUNA

      Sesame Crusted | Sesame Ginger Ponzu Drizzle | Wasabi Cream | Green Onion | Grilled Shishito Peppers | Garlic Sauteed Baby Bok Choy and Shiitake Mushrooms

      *PAN-SEARED LOCAL FRESH CATCH

      Saffron Couscous | Garlic Rappini | Citrus Beurre Blanc

      SHRIMP SCAMPI

      Jumbo Shrimp | Garlic Butter | Red Pepper | White Wine Linguini | Pancetta

      CRISPY TOFU

      Kimchi | Watermelon Radish | Scallions | Sesame Ginger Ponzu Glaze | Grilled Shishito Peppers | Garlic Sauteed Bok Choy | Miso

  • STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

    Butter Toasted Pound Cake | Grand Marnier Syrup | Fresh Sugared Strawberries | Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Whipped Cream

    KEY LIME PIE

    FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE TORTA

    CHEF'S ICE CREAM OF THE DAY

  • Kid's Menu

    • MORNING MUNCHIES

      Cereal with milk

      FLAP JACKS

      Pancakes served with syrup, choice of sausage or bacon

      WHOLE NINE YARDS

      One egg any style, toast, choice of sausage or bacon

      DESERTED ISLAND

      Waffles with syrup, choice of sausage or bacon

    • PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY

      GRILLED CHEESE

      HOT DOG

      CHICKEN FINGERS

      GRILLED CHICKEN

      BUTTERFLY SHRIMP

      CHEESEBURGER

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Lifesaving Station

A BRIEF HISTORY

To assist wayward passengers and crew aboard shipwrecked vessels, lifesaving stations were constructed along the Atlantic shores. Caffey's Inlet was one of seven stations constructed in 1874. Decommissioned in the 1950s, it is on the National Register of Historic Places and was lovingly restored as Lifesaving Station Restaurant. Take a little time to study the historical memorabilia and nautical artifacts that decorate the restaurant's spaces.