The Lifesaving Station - Sanderling Resort

4.1

781 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

25 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Charming
Great for fine wines
Great for outdoor dining

Located in the original Caffey’s Inlet Life Saving Station No. 5, the Lifesaving Station is Sanderling’s casual, three-meal-a-day restaurant celebrating southern coastal cuisine. After the winter renovations, the second level now offers sweeping views of the Currituck Sound and available for large parties with an expansive kid’s menu.

The menu changes seasonally, and specials feature the freshest of the day’s catch. This season’s highlights are Shrimp and Grits, Crab Stuffed Flounder or Pan Seared Duck Breast. Since the restaurant's inception in 1985, the Sanderling Blue Crab Chowder has been a favorite.

The Lifesaving Station maintains an impressive wine list. At the newly renovated No 5 Bar now located on the first level, local North Carolina breweries are featured on tap while specialty cocktails include “Keeper’s Watch” . A new No 5 bar food menu is available all day.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary Southern, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(252) 449-6654
Website
http://www.sanderling-resort.com/restaurants-and-bars/life-saving-station
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We offer private event space for up to 24 guests. Please contact info@sanderling-resort.com for more info!

Location
1461 Duck Rd, Duck, NC 27949
Area
Duck
Parking details
None
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

New England Clam ChowderUS$15.00
Bacon | Potatoes | Celery | Onions | Oyster | Crackers
Crab CakeUS$18.00
Panko | Lump Crab | Piquillo Pepper Coulis | Pickled Mustard Seed
Shrimp and GritsUS$16.00
Stone Ground White Grit Cake | Jumbo Shrimp Cajun Butter
Coastal Crab DipUS$18.00
Lump Crab | Melted Cheese | Mini Naan Bread
Fried Green TomatoUS$16.00
Pimento Cheese | Balsamic Glaze | Goat Cheese | Crispy Capers

Salads

Add-Ons: Grilled Chicken $9 | Tuna $18 | Shrimp $13 | Crab Cake $18

Caesar SaladUS$17.00
Parmesan | Garlic Croutons | Fried Capers | Anchovies
Mixed Greens and EndiveUS$16.00
Candied Pecans | Blue Cheese Crumble | Heirloom Tomatoes | Red Wine Vinaigrette
Wedge SaladUS$17.00
Baby Iceberg Lettuce | Bacon Lardons | Tomato Pickled Onion | Blue Cheese Dressing
Panzanella & Fresh MozzarellaUS$20.00
Heirloom Tomato | Cucumber | Red Onion | Torn Crouton | Basil Pesto | Mint | Lemon-Balsamic Dressing

Mains

Sesame-Miso Glazed Salmon*US$38.00
Forbidden Black Rice | Coconut-Cucumber Salad
Steak Frites*US$52.00
12 oz NY Strip Steak | Herbed French Fries | Cajun Butter
10 oz Center Cut Top Sirloin*US$52.00
10 oz Sirloin | Whipped Potato | Asparagus | Red Wine Sauce
Fried Local Flounder & White Cheddar Grits US$39.00
Holy Trinity | Heirloom Tomato | Creole Cream
The Day Boat (Market Price)
Fresh Local Catch | Sage Wild Rice Pilaf | Butternut Squash Puree | Blistered Tomato Chutney
Mushroom RavioliUS$30.00
Wilted Spinach | Mushroom | Parmesan Cream
*Seared Ahi TunaUS$39.00
White Gigante Bean Stew | Spinach | Tomato-Olive Sauce
Brick ChickenUS$35.00
Charred Corn Succotash | Bacon Lardon | Whipped Potato | Herbed Chicken Jus

Sides

Rice PilafUS$6.00
Whipped PotatoUS$8.00
Sauteed Seasonal VegetablesUS$9.00
Herb Encrusted Mac and CheeseUS$11.00

Dessert

Flourless Chocolate CakeUS$10.00
Decadent Dark Chocolate | Berry Compote | Vanilla Whipped Cream
CobblerUS$14.00
Peach | Ginger | Pecan | Bourbon | Streusel | Vanilla Ice Cream
TiramisuUS$12.00
Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans | Fresh Berries
Chef's Ice Cream of the DayUS$10.00
Key Lime PieUS$10.00

What 781 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.3Service
4.1Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Coastal North Carolina
Child-friendly
Coastal North Carolina
Great for outdoor dining
Outer Banks
Best Service
Outer Banks
Best Ambience
Outer Banks
Healthy
Outer Banks
Neighbourhood gem
Outer Banks
Good for special occasions
Outer Banks
Lively
Outer Banks
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Lifesaving Station at Sanderling Resort offers a "beautiful establishment" with a "great view of the sunset" and a rich history dating back to 1809. Guests often praise the "fantastic" service and "delicious" food, making it a must-visit spot. Some diners note a limited menu and higher prices, but many leave satisfied with the "incredible service" and memorable dining experience.

781 Reviews

K
Karen
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and experience. Service was fast. Food was tasty & hot! The Flounder and grits were great!
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Christopher
Wilmington
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 18 October 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
For the quality of the food the prices were extremely high. I would not recommend and probably never go there again. But we did find a place that was extremely good and it was La Dolce Vita it was priced about the same. We ate La Dolce Vita 2 night in a row and the first night we met a couple while waiting for our table and we showed up the next night they were waiting again for a table too.
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rick
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Salmon dish was one of the best I have ever had. The manager of the restaurant was amazing with his knowledge of the old Life Saving Station and its history !!
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Dan
Washington DC
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 6 October 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We’ve been eating here for years and are sorry to see the quality of the food decline.
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Robyn
Wilmington
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was great. Service was wonderful. Price was high.
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Jeff
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best tasting food. So well done. Fabion was a very good, attentive server. Got to learn about the U.S. Life Saving Station service too. What a cool place. Glad it has been saved for us to enjoy. Can’t say enough about the food quality. I can see how the noise level could get higher with the acoustics in there. But we had a great experience.
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Mark
Baltimore
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on 2 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Liked the place but it was very expensive for size of entrees.
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Sliceoflife
Washington DC
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on 25 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Very nice. Good service My shrimp and grits were delicious
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James
Detroit
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 24 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was Aisha who was par excellence! She helped make a good meal great and was a cultural gold mine . She truly made our evening wonderful! Thank you Lifesaving Station
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 22 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was fantastic. The acoustics are tough if there are loud groups. It's a bit challenging to hear for those of us who find it hard in that scenario.
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FAQs

The Lifesaving Station - Sanderling Resort offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (252) 449-6654.

The Lifesaving Station - Sanderling Resort is rated 4.1 stars by 781 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

25 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Lifesaving Station - Sanderling Resort

1461 Duck Rd, Duck, NC 27949

Additional information

Area
Duck
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary Southern, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.sanderling-resort.com/restaurants-and-bars/life-saving-station
Phone number
(252) 449-6654
Private party facilities
We offer private event space for up to 24 guests. Please contact info@sanderling-resort.com for more info!

The Lifesaving Station - Sanderling Resort

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Starters

New England Clam ChowderUS$15.00

Crab CakeUS$18.00

Shrimp and GritsUS$16.00

Coastal Crab DipUS$18.00

Fried Green TomatoUS$16.00

Salads

Caesar SaladUS$17.00

Mixed Greens and EndiveUS$16.00

Wedge SaladUS$17.00

Panzanella & Fresh MozzarellaUS$20.00

Mains

Sesame-Miso Glazed Salmon*US$38.00

Steak Frites*US$52.00

10 oz Center Cut Top Sirloin*US$52.00

Fried Local Flounder & White Cheddar Grits US$39.00

The Day Boat (Market Price)

Mushroom RavioliUS$30.00

*Seared Ahi TunaUS$39.00

Brick ChickenUS$35.00

Sides

Rice PilafUS$6.00

Whipped PotatoUS$8.00

Sauteed Seasonal VegetablesUS$9.00

Herb Encrusted Mac and CheeseUS$11.00

Dessert

Flourless Chocolate CakeUS$10.00

CobblerUS$14.00

TiramisuUS$12.00

Chef's Ice Cream of the DayUS$10.00

Key Lime PieUS$10.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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