Black Pelican

(982 ratings)

3848 Virginia Dare Trl

Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
(252) 261-3171
www.blackpelican.com

$$ - Seafood, Italian

(982 ratings)

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Black Pelican is a popular oceanfront restaurant known for its seafood specialties and stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. Established in a historic building that once served as a U.S. Lifesaving Station, this restaurant offers a menu featuring a variety of fresh seafood dishes, steaks, pastas, and creative appetizers. The restaurant's beachy decor, friendly staff, and a menu that emphasizes locally sourced ingredients create a warm and inviting atmosphere for diners. With its dedication to providing delicious and innovative cuisine and a menu that captures the essence of coastal dining, Black Pelican offers a delightful and upscale dining experience for locals and tourists on the Outer Banks.

Restaurant Notes

in 1874-built building (rustic charm) once used as a live-saving station offering panoramic ocean views from dining rooms & an outside deck
serving 100,000 people per summer

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Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives - "Land to Sea" - Guy Fieri
Citrus Rosemary Brined Roasted Chicken Breast
24-hr brined chicken breast served w/ housemade smoked gouda mashed potatoes, baby spinach, mushrooms, feta & roast tomato sautee; looks good
Wanchese Fishermans' Risotto
scallops, shrimp, jumbo lump crabmeat & bacon sauteed w/ sweet corn, tomatoes & baby spinach folded into creamy roasted garlic risotto topped w/ crispy sweet potato nest; looks good

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Fisherman's Scallop Risotto

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