Black Pelican Oceanfront Restaurant Menu

Laid-back eatery in a circa-1874 former lifesaving station serving seafood, steaks, pizzas & more. Based on 4 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery

Black Pelican Oceanfront Restaurant 27949

Address:
3848 N Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

Phone: (252) 261-3171

Website: http://blackpelican.com/

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Hours

Wednesday	11:30 AM–9 PM
Thursday	11:30 AM–9 PM
Friday	11:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday	11:30 AM–9 PM
Sunday	11:30 AM–9 PM
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	11:30 AM–9 PM

APPETIZERS
SOUP DU JOUR Ask your server about our ever changing variety of soups. Cup and Bowl Available
STEAMED EDAMAME BEANS Go Green!.. with Edamame beans in the pod with sea salt flakes.	$9.00
HATTERAS CLAM CHOWDER Borrowed from our neighbors to the South, this hearty broth style chowder is full of fresh caught clams.
DRUNKEN CRAB Lump crabmeat tossed with cocktail veggies and Bloody Mary vinaigrette, served with crisp wonton strips.	$15.50
NEW ENGLAND MUSSELS & LITTLE NECK CLAMS Poached in herb chardonnay broth with aromatic vegetables, garlic and bay leaf served with a toasty baguette.	$12.00
OYSTERS ORVILLE Plump, roasted oysters topped with spinach, Prosciutto ham and baby swiss cheese.	$10.00
BAKED BRIE Classic French Brie served with a raspberry melba sauce and housemade pita points. Spice it up with roasted garlic or jalapenos	$12.00
SPICY FRIED CAJUN FISH BITES An assortment of today’s freshest catch tossed in Cajun spices and lightly fried, served with housemade ranch dressing.	$11.00
CALAMARI Seasoned squid rings lightly fried, served with a lemon twist and housemade marinara.	$12.00
WOOD FIRED FLAT BREAD Herbed garlic oil, a sprinkling of Greek pepperoncini, feta, romano and parmesan cheeses.	$11.00
CRAB RANGOON Deep fried wonton purses with crabmeat and cream cheese, served with sweet chili sauce.	$12.00
TUNA TATAKÉ Sliced and marinated sushi grade tuna with Far East seaweed salad, flying fish roe, soy sauce, pickled ginger, wasabi and crisp wonton strips.	$14.00
STUFFED JALAPENO PEPPERS Plump jalapeno peppers stuffed with zesty cream cheese, baked, not fried, served with tortilla chips and fresh salsa. A 3 alarm fire.	$11.00
GULFSTREAM TUNA BITES Fresh locally caught tuna served grilled or blackened with tortilla chips and housemade salsa.	$14.00
COCONUT FRIED SHRIMP Crispy fried coconut encrusted shrimp with sweet chili sauce.	$12.00
KEY WEST ROCK SHRIMP AND CRAB DIP Mixed with cream cheese, a hint of citrus, thyme and artichoke, served with crisp tortilla chips.	$12.00
BUFFALO SHRIMP Golden fried and tossed in Frank’s Buffalo Sauce, served with bleu cheese and crisp celery sticks.	$11.50
BASKET OF ONION RINGS Golden fried beer battered onion rings with a roasted red pepper ketchup.	$10.50
HUMMUS A Mediterranean Classic with a Curry Twist.” Spicy chickpea spread with curry, sesame, soy, cilantro and scallions, over Napa cabbage slaw served with crisp wonton strips.	$10.00
SPECIALTY SALADS
CAESAR SALAD Crisp romaine lettuce with creamy Caesar dressing, housemade croutons and Parmesan cheese.	$10.00
GREEK SALAD Feta, kalamata olives, pepperoncini, red onions, and tomatoes on top of crispy mixed greens, served with our classic Greek vinaigrette.	$10.00
NUTS & BERRIES Crisp romaine lettuce with candied nuts, fresh fruits and berries, served with housemade balsamic vinaigrette and goat cheese.	$10.50
THE POPEYE Baby spinach, wood oven roasted tomatoes, goats cheese, red onions and a warm mushroom bacon vinaigrette topped with housemade garlic croutons.	$10.50
HOUSE SALAD Crispy mixed greens and fresh vegetables with your choice of our housemade dressings.	$7.00
MEDITERRANEAN CHOP HOUSE SALAD Crisp romaine lettuce, kalamata olives, roma tomatoes, pepperoni and Italian vinaigrette over wood fired flat bread with pepperoncini and feta.	$10.50
CAPRESE SALAD Mixed greens, Roma tomatoes and fresh mozzarella topped with basil pesto and balsamic vinaigrette dressing.	$14.00
DINNER MENU
FRESH FISHES TASTEFULLY GRILLED Choose one of our fresh cut fish filets served with garden rice and sautéed seasonal vegetables. *Tuna, Salmon, Mahi or Our Fresh Catch of the Day	$24.00
ALA OSCAR Asparagus, crabmeat and hollandaise	$8.00
ALA OBX Blackened with grilled fresh corn salsa	$4.25
ALA MAUI Sesame seared with mango rum pineapple chutney, sweet chili and wasabi aioli	$4.50
ALA AMANDINE Toasted almonds with a delicate white wine butter sauce	$4.25
PELICAN’S HOUSEMADE CRAB CAKES Delicately fried lump crab cakes with Tuscan remoulade, garden rice and fresh steamed green beans	$28.00
BACON WRAPPED SEA SCALLOPS Succulent sea scallops wrapped in maple pepper bacon and grilled with caramelized onion sweet thyme sauce, Kahlua mashed sweet potatoes and seasonal vegetables	$32.00
SOUTHERN FRIED FLOUNDER AND SHRIMP Lightly breaded fresh NC flounder and plump shrimp fried to perfection, served with garden rice and fresh steamed green beans.	$27.00
TUNA NAGANO – A HOUSE SPECIALTY! Thinly sliced Cajun sesame seared chilled ahi tuna served very rare with Napa cabbage slaw, pickled ginger, soy and wasabi with crisp wontons.	$23.00
“DIXIE’S FINEST” SHRIMP & GRITS Plump shrimp sautéed with garlic, onions, tomatoes and Tabasco butter sauce served over jalapeño cheese grits.	$24.00
BAKED SHRIMP AND CRAB A boat of fresh shrimp and jumbo lump crabmeat baked to perfection and topped with a beurre blanc sauce, served with garden rice and fresh steamed green beans	$31.00
WANCHESE FISHERMANS’ RISOTTO Scallops, shrimp, lump crabmeat and bacon sautéed with tomatoes, sweet corn and baby spinach folded into creamy roasted garlic risotto topped with crispy sweet potato nest.	$27.00
PHILLY’S PECAN CRUSTED MAHI Fresh Gulf Stream mahi finished with red wine fig reduction, Kahlua mashed sweet potatoes and seasonal vegetables	$25.00
SCALLOPS ST. JACQUES Sweet Atlantic Sea Scallops, oven roasted tomatoes and mushrooms in a delicate cream, baked with smoked gouda mashed potatoes and golden puff pastry.	$30.00
SHRIMP ON THE BARBIE Barbecued skewers of shrimp over garden rice and fresh steamed green beans, finished with mango rum pineapple chutney.	$25.00
THE FROGMORE CLAMBAKE A Kitty Hawk tradition featuring steamed shellfish and vegetables that include plump mussels, clams, oysters, spicy shrimp, and Andouille sausage plus steamed corn on the cob and red potatoes.	$28.00
CLASSIC FILET 8 oz. beef tenderloin served with smoked gouda mashed potatoes, fresh steamed green beans. Classic Filet Oscar	$34.00
RACK OF RIBS Slow roasted baby back pork ribs, char-grilled in our own Black Pelican barbecue sauce, served with smoked gouda mashed potatoes and fresh steamed green beans.	$29.00
BLACK AND BLEU STRIP STEAK Blackened New York Strip Steak crusted with bleu cheese and zesty fried onions, served with demi glace, smoked gouda mashed potatoes and fresh steamed green beans.	$30.00
PRIME RIB Served with smoked gouda mashed potatoes, fresh steamed green beans and au jus.
OBX CHICKEN AND RIBS Blackened chicken breast topped with grilled fresh corn salsa and BBQ glazed baby back ribs served with Kahlua mashed sweet potatoes and fried okra.	$27.00
CHICKEN MARSALA Grilled chicken breasts with mushroom marsala demi glace, smoked gouda mashed potatoes and fresh steamed green beans.	$24.00
CAROLINA COMBO Eastern Carolina pulled pork barbecue and golden fried oysters with grilled fresh corn salsa, southern coleslaw and butter grilled jalapeños corn toast.	$25.00
DOWN SOUTH MEETS DOWN UNDER Grilled New York Strip and barbequed shrimp skewer with smoked gouda mashed potatoes, mango rum pineapple chutney and fresh steamed green beans	$36.00
VEGETARIAN PASTA Today’s pasta tossed with the freshest seasonal vegetables and a tomato basil cream sauce.	$18.00
MARINATED GRILLED PORTABELLA MUSHROOMS Over smoked gouda mashed potatoes topped with sautéed mushrooms, spinach, roasted tomatoes and feta cheese, finished with aged balsamic reduction.	$21.00
Boiled Red Potatoes	$2.50
2 Piece Basket Of Pita	$3.00
Sautéed Vegetables	$3.00
Bucket Of Fries	$6.00
Side Of French Fries	$3.00
Ear Of Corn	$2.30
Fried Okra	$4.00
Jalapeno Cheddar Grits	$2.50
Garden Rice	$2.30
Steamed Vegetables	$3.00
Marinara	$1.00
Sour Cream	$0.80
Mashed Potatoes	$3.00
Steamed Green Beans	$3.00
Sweet Potato Mashers	$2.50
Coleslaw	$2.50
LUNCH MENU
KITTY HAWK BEACH BURGER A juicy 8 oz. Angus Burger grilled to perfection, served on a fresh locally baked bun with lettuce and tomato.	$12.00
PELICAN’S HOUSE-MADE CRAB CAKE Lump crab cake lightly fried and served on a fresh locally baked bun with lettuce and tomato.	$14.50
MRS. GAIL’S CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH Gail’s secret recipe that includes all white meat and walnuts stuffed in our house-made pita bread. Our biggest crowd pleaser!	$10.00
CAESAR WRAP Grilled chicken breast with Romain lettuce, zesty fried onions and Caesar dressing wrapped in a fresh tortilla.	$11.00
FRENCH DIP Thinly sliced prime rib on a fresh basked sub roll with provolone cheese and au jus.	$12.50
PULLED PORK BBQ SANDWICH Eastern NC style pulled pork bbq with housemade slaw on a fresh locally baked bun.	$10.50
GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH A grilled breast of chicken served with lettuce and tomato on a fresh locally baked bun.	$11.00
”MRS. MARTHA’S” TUNA SALAD SANDWICH Fresh Gulfstream tuna salad served in our housemade pita bread with lettuce and tomato.	$11.00
FRESH SEAFOOD PO’ BOY Changes daily… so please ask your server. Served on a fresh baked sub roll topped with Crescent City slaw.	$14.50
TUNA MELT Fresh tuna salad melt on toasted rye bread with cheddar cheese and sliced tomato.	$11.50
“BLT & CHEE” WRAP A family favorite. Crispy maple pepper bacon, lettuce, tomato and your choice of cheese wrapped in a fresh tortilla with basil mayonnaise.	$11.00
FRESH TUNA STEAK SANDWICH Fresh locally caught tuna, grilled or blackened, on a locally baked bun with lettuce and tomato.	$14.00
VEGGIE PITA Our housemade pita bread stuffed with sweet peppers, carrots, cucumbers, red onions, lettuce and tomatoes, served with ranch dressing.	$9.00
SOUTHWESTERN TUNA Fresh-grilled yellowfin tuna with garden rice, cumin black beans and housemade corn salsa.	$15.00
“DIXIE’S FINEST” SHRIMP & GRITS Plump shrimp sautéed with garlic, onions, tomatoes and Tabasco butter sauce, served over jalapeno cheese grits.	$14.00
VEGETARIAN PASTA Today’s Pasta tossed with the freshest seasonal vegetables an.d tomato basil cream sauce	$12.00
GREEK SPICED SEARED SALMON Served over garden rice with sautéed mushrooms, oven roasted tomatoes, spinach, feta cheese and aged balsamic reduction.	$14.50
BAJA LIME RUBBED MAHI Served with cumin black beans, guacamole, housemade salsa and chipotle crème fraiche.	$14.00
FRIED SEAFOOD BASKETS Golden fried, served with coleslaw and french fries.
“MRS. MARTHA’S” FRESH TUNA SALAD Fresh Gulfstream tuna salad served with baby greens, fresh vegetables and your choice of dressing.	$11.00
“MRS. GAIL’S” CHICKEN SALAD Gail’s secret recipe with all white chicken breast and chopped walnuts, served with crisp greens, fresh vegetables and your choice of dressing.	$10.00
Boiled Red Potatoes	$2.50
2 Piece Basket Of Pita	$3.00
Steamed Vegetables	$3.00
Bucket Of Fries	$6.00
Side Of French Fries	$3.00
Ear Of Corn	$2.30
Fried Okra	$4.00
Jalapeno Cheddar Grits	$2.50
Garden Rice	$2.30
Marinara	$1.00
Sour Cream	$0.80
Coleslaw	$2.50
PIZZA MENU
PMO Tomato sauce, lots of pepperoni, mushrooms, red onions, house cheese and oregano.
GREEK Herbed garlic oil, sliced roma tomatoes, red onions, feta cheese, kalamata olives, house cheeses, oregano, pepperoncini and scallions.
FIVE CHEESE Tomato sauce, house cheese blend, garlic and oregano.
CHESAPEAKE BAY Creamy bé chamel sauce, lump crabmeat, sweet corn, crispy bacon, house cheeses and Old Bay seasoning.
SIZZLERONI The classic pepperoni with red onions, sweet peppers and jalapeno peppers (Some like it hot!).
MARGHERITA Basil pesto sauce, sliced roma tomatoes, house cheeses, scallions, and oregano.
PRIMAVERA Basil pesto sauce, mushrooms, sweet peppers, onions, spinach, tomatoes, pine nuts and house cheeses.
LANDLOVERS Tomato sauce, Andouille sausage, tender steak, bacon, pepperoni, house cheeses and oregano.
BLACK PELICAN Tomato sauce, shrimp, Andouille sausage, sweet peppers, scallions, house cheeses and oregano.
ALOHA Creamy bé chamel sauce, pineapple tidbits, house cheeses, oregano, scallions and your choice of
FLORENTINE Creamy béchamel sauce, roma tomatoes, baby spinach, crispy bacon, house cheeses, and oregano.
WHITE SEAFOOD Creamy béchamel sauce, shrimp, scallops, house cheeses, scallions, oregano and a pinch of Old Bay.
BAR-B-QUE CHICKEN Housemade barbeque sauce, wood fired roasted chicken, smoked gouda, red onions, house cheeses, fresh cilantro and oregano.
CLASSIC PEPPERONI Tomato sauce, lots of pepperoni, house cheeses and oregano.
SHRIMP
OYSTERS Served Steamed Only
CLAMS Served steamed only	$9.00
NEW ENGLAND MUSSELS	$8.00
SNOW CRAB LEGS
FRESH VEGETABLE PLATTER Steamed sweet corn, red bliss potatoes and traditional vegetable medley, served with melted butter and parmesan cheese.	$12.00
STEAMED EDAMAME Steamed Edamame beans in the pod with sea salt flakes	$9.00
KIDS MENU
LITTLE CHEESER’S	$7.00
PEPE LA PIZZA	$8.00
BUTTER WITH	$6.50
MARINARA WITH	$7.00
FRIED ROCKFISH PLANKS WITH FRIES	$9.50
FRIED CHICK TENDERS WITH FRIES	$9.00
FRIED SHRIMP WITH FRIES	$10.00
FRIED CLAM STRIPS WITH FRIES	$10.00

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Sarah Gentry

Always a great staple choice with awesome variety of options. All the food and drinks are always top notch. You can’t go wrong here ever. Been coming here for years and never disappointed. Elderflower mule was delicious. Definitely try one of their drink specials, they are so unique. Sometimes the seasonal wait staff isn’t perfect but that’s ok. Yesterday everything the guy set down he basically slammed, but he was young and it didn’t make a mess or anything just a little caught off guard. Otherwise the evening was perfect and the store has some great shopping you can do while you wait out after your meal. Found some great necklaces for $8 and beach decor that was very affordable.

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Pate Doherty

We used Black Pelican Catering for our wedding buffet at a private residence in Nags Head. Leading up to the wedding it was an incredible pleasure working with Jen & Summer who were professional and patient with all of my questions and menu adjustments. We visited the restaurant beforehand to try some of the items on their catering menu and immediately knew we wanted to go with them! The crab rangoon and sweet potato ham biscuits are AMAZING! My Maryland husband is very picky about crab cakes and even HE gave their crab cakes the stamp of approval. High praise! There were some issues with the delivery on the day of the wedding, but Black Pelican was quick to apologize and go way beyond what we were expecting to correct our experience. I was worried about the quantity of food since you never know how guests will act around a buffet, but we were assured that there would be plenty for everyone to try everything on the menu. And sure enough, there was PLENTY to go around and we even had some leftover! We are so grateful for their kindness and quality! We would highly recommend them for catering.

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Teresa Sherman

This was our first experience with the Black Pelican. We went during lunch hours. I’m not a fan of any seafood so I was a little worried about eating here but shouldn’t have been. The burger was one of the best I’ve had. Everyone in our party enjoyed their meals. We will definitely make this a stop next time we are in OBX.

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Kareen Caberte – Wayan

It was our first night in OBX and we ended up having dinner here. It was a very busy night. I could see our server running back and forth. I got the baked shrimp and crab and my husband got the prime rib. I thought my order needed a little more flavor to it. Not just salt and pepper flavor. Maybe it’s just me. But my craving for seafood is satisfied. My husband loved his prime rib but the serving was big for him he had to take home leftovers. We also ordered calamari which I thought was good except for the size of the squid they used it was too small. Our busy server tried her best to be attentive considering it was a very busy night for her.

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Jennifer Schubert

Seated immediately. Food was delicious. Service was a bit slow. Desserts were also delicious and huge! Coconut shrimp were fantastic. For the menu and prices we were expecting a bit more updated atmosphere but it definitely has beach Dive Bar vibes.

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Marsha Arango

Ate at some other local spots and this one was the best! We are a large group of 11 and we were all seated together, which was the first plus, It’s a large establishment. They have a great kids menu, sea food lovers, meat lovers, steamed foods including crab and buckets of “boil”, vegetarian options (not just the items listed as sides, but real food), pizza lovers…truly something for everyone! I had a frozen piña colada, which wasn’t from a machine❤️. The staff was friendly and quick. The hot food came out hot and delicious. Everything we ordered was great! I think it was the only place the whole family was happy.

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Grace Sadosky

Great restaurant! Service, food and views are wow! We almost went back the second night at the OBX. Dining with the views of the dune is unbelievable. Dishes are creative and more importantly, delicious.

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Matt Morris

The service wasn’t terrible. But the food was awful. I couldn’t even eat my dinner (bacon wrapped scallops). The bacon was undercooked and the scallops were over cooked. The mashed potatoes were…. I don’t know what they were, but they weren’t real. It was like something instant. Same with the sweet potato purée. My one daughter got the crab cakes. They looked like they came frozen out of a box from the super market. And they tasted as such. The cocktail I got was meh. And it was $150.00 after they took my dinner off the bill. RIP OFF!!!

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John West

Black Pelican didn’t disappoint! Maryland Crab Soup, Mussels and Little Neck Clams, Tuna Bites and Fresh Swordfish! Everything Fresh! Service was great!

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Summer M

The seafood here is fresh and scrumptious. Menu has a large selection to choose from and the desserts are top of the line, freshly made. There are specials on different days of the week for food and alcoholic beverages. Service was great from our server and the bartender working the day we visited was great! Unfortunately, the hostess was not as polite due to the size of our party, but all in all a great place to visit.

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