The Black Pelican

The Black Pelican is a seafood restaurant Dare County North Carolina located in United States.

8 / 10
258
ratings
  • Phone

    (252) 261-3171

  • Website

    blackpelican.com

  • Facebook

    154151584649638

  • Type

    Seafood Restaurant

Address

3848 Virginia Dare Trail (Kitty Hawk Rd.) Kitty Hawk , NC 27949 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 98


Keywords:

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Gary Ashmore Sr

We had the Baked shrimp and crab , White seafood pizza , and the Chef 's seafood pasta . All three were very good and the service was excellent.

Jenna

Everything on the menu is delicious! crab wontons and roasted banana cream pie and Wanchese risotto . They offer to go for all of their menu until late too.

JT

Crab and shrimp dip is a must for the appetizers . Pizza is great so are the carb legs. Waiter and manager we're friendly and was quick service

Russ 🔥 Cornett

July 1884, #6 Station's leader, Captain Hobbs, insulted by surfman, T.L. Daniels, shot and killed. T.L. Buried him at sea, Hobbs was never tried for murder. T.L. is seen roaming the restaurant .

Lauren Arthur

Really good food in a relaxed atmosphere on the ocean. Go early or be prepared to wait. Can't go wrong with shrimp and grits or the bacon wrapped sea scallops !!

Samir L

Excellent food!!! Loved the greek spiced seared salmon and the fried okra (😋🤤). Unfortunately the takeaway is all styrofoam packaging 😢🌎

Jes C

Shrimp and grits are spectacular. Get the crab dip as an app...it is awesome and who can have a complete meal without the corn and crab chowder ?

Kelsey Fecho

Definitely NOT hype. This is an outer banks classic, and worth any wait you may encounter. Check out the ghost stories of the old lifesaving station before your entrees arrive.

Kimberly Lee

Finally found a place that does wood fire pizza and the margarita pizza was excellent! Service was great!

Abby Ristow

Sit on the deck and take in the view . The spicy Cajun fish bites were delicious!

Amy Bouchie

Pay attention to the special of the day. Not hype! Tomato bacon Brie soup was amazing sea bass was also delish

Alicia O'Mara

I love to go mid-week when it is less crowded . So far, everything's been a winner and we've been going for nine years now.

Kelly Davis

Blackened tuna bites (app) and steamer baskets are great. Great food that you can roll off the beach and enjoy.

Cheryl Long ❤️

Omg the banana cream pie with chocolate chip crust is to die for!!! Do dessert first!!! They make them from scratch!!! Yum!!!

Michelle

Baja fish is seasoned excellently! Crab cakes are good! Served very quickly😊🙌🏻

Wes Bechtel

Snapper was the day's po' boy and it was awesome. Possibly the best key lime pie I've ever had, and I'm not sure I even picked the best dessert .

Tiziana Bellomo

The fish is fresh and well prepared. The swordfish was mouth watering (special of day), and the baked shrimp and crab was delcious. Few cons: the calamari was deep fried too oily, rice was bland.

Jeremiah A.

Tuna tataki appetizer was really good. Frog(whatever) clam bake sucked, seafood had no seasoning...don't get it. Prime Rib was decent and the shrimp and grits were respectable.

Frank Lynch

Everything. Great food. Great service. Curtis, our waiter , was awesome.

Holly Williman

Great food, not-so-great service. Definitely try the chicken salad , it's amazing. The fries are delicious. Maybe next time if we had a different waitress , it would've been better.

Bob F.

Avoid the wait! They serve the full menu at the bar , and the bartenders make great company.

Mark G

Consistently good food, attentive staff and directly across from the beach for great views on their outside upper deck.

Danny Coleman

The fried catch of the day (swordfish ) and clams were incredible!!

Robin Flora

The Wanchese Fishermans' Risotto was amazing!!!!

Big Blue Earth

Amazing Shrimp & Grits . Also the best Jalapeño poppers I have ever had.

Laurie Frere

Steamed shrimp and pizzas are amazing!

Josh Hillard

Mixed grill was one of the best meals I've ever had! Ever! Really....

Jennifer Lamprecht

Eat outside at the bar , no wait and a great view . Crab & Artichoke dip was amazing.

OBX Outfitters

So mellow at dinner , sitting by the windows, eating a bucket of steamers and having a couple of beers . Love it!

Natasha

Seafood ! The Baja Lime Rubbed Mahi has some kick 🔥

David Murray

Everything is good. Seafood Rosotto, Shrimp and Grits .

Martin Swanhall

Try the wahoo with orzo with crab meat salad if on the menu

Andrew Chiccitt

Pretty busy on weekend nights, the waitress had a hard time keeping up with our large party, but the food was amazing. Do yourself a favor and get the "Scallops Jaques'"

Lauren B.

Awesome Shrimp & Grits - brothy was a nice change, now I can't imagine it any other way!

Margaret Friebel

Excellent food. Consistently superior food. Good service .

Collin Graves

Fantastic service. The Risotto was incredible. Long waits are well worth it.

Ashley Brooks

You have to have ANYTHING with Tuna in it at this restaurant ! The place just has AMAZING food!

gnasherzrule

Excellent chili , crab cakes , and service!

Alinda Fallon

Awesome food and cozy atmosphere :)

Stephanie Pollak

Delicious food and beautiful views

Martin Swanhall

Note: it was Augustus Whitehead who flew the first airplane in Connecticut

Adam G

Great place. Loved the fries green tomatoes and shrimp and grits .

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Justin Bowers

The hummus is amazing and you shouldn't leave without trying the coconut cream pie !

Martin Swanhall

Ask to sit at window table looking out at ocean

Spike Nesmith

The stuffed flounder is amazing. Plus, Stella on tap . What's not to like?

Jenna

Order to go and avoid any wait:)

Halie Suzy

Don't even bother going til noon on Sundays to get your bloody fix. NC State law is to thank for a dry half hour between opening and flowing libations.

Josh Witmer

Crab cakes were good not great. The shrimp and clam bake was pretty good but a little too buttery

Val Gentilini

Open during winter months!

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