Black Pelican Oceanfront Restaurant Menu

If you're in the mood for a delicious, fresh seafood meal with a view, the Black Pelican Oceanfront Restaurant Menu is sure to impress. Nestled along the scenic N Virginia Dare Trail in Kitty Hawk, NC, this spot offers a variety of dishes perfect for a relaxing meal by the ocean. From crispy appetizers to mouth-watering entrees, the menu is a celebration of coastal flavors. Whether you're craving a classic seafood platter or something with a twist, there’s something here to please every palate.

And if you're not in the mood for seafood, don't worry-the menu has plenty of non-seafood options, including juicy steaks and flavorful pastas. Pair your meal with one of their refreshing drinks, and you're all set for a memorable dining experience. Plus, with the oceanfront setting, the atmosphere makes it feel like you're dining in a beautiful slice of paradise.

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.
US$9.00
HATTERAS CLAM CHOWDER
Borrowed from our neighbors to the South, this hearty broth style chowder is full of fresh caught clams.
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DRUNKEN CRAB
Lump crabmeat tossed with cocktail veggies and Bloody Mary vinaigrette, served with crisp wonton strips.
US$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.
US$12.00
OYSTERS ORVILLE
Plump, roasted oysters topped with spinach, Prosciutto ham and baby swiss cheese.
US$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
US$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.
US$11.00
CALAMARI
Seasoned squid rings lightly fried, served with a lemon twist and housemade marinara.
US$12.00
WOOD FIRED FLAT BREAD
Herbed garlic oil, a sprinkling of Greek pepperoncini, feta, romano and parmesan cheeses.
US$11.00
CRAB RANGOON
Deep fried wonton purses with crabmeat and cream cheese, served with sweet chili sauce.
US$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.
US$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.
US$11.00
GULFSTREAM TUNA BITES
Fresh locally caught tuna served grilled or blackened with tortilla chips and housemade salsa.
US$14.00
COCONUT FRIED SHRIMP
Crispy fried coconut encrusted shrimp with sweet chili sauce.
US$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.
US$12.00
BUFFALO SHRIMP
Golden fried and tossed in Frank’s Buffalo Sauce, served with bleu cheese and crisp celery sticks.
US$11.50
BASKET OF ONION RINGS
Golden fried beer battered onion rings with a roasted red pepper ketchup.
US$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.
US$10.00

SPECIALTY SALADS

CAESAR SALAD
Crisp romaine lettuce with creamy Caesar dressing, housemade croutons and Parmesan cheese.
US$10.00
GREEK SALAD
Feta, kalamata olives, pepperoncini, red onions, and tomatoes on top of crispy mixed greens, served with our classic Greek vinaigrette.
US$10.00
NUTS & BERRIES
Crisp romaine lettuce with candied nuts, fresh fruits and berries, served with housemade balsamic vinaigrette and goat cheese.
US$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.
US$10.50
HOUSE SALAD
Crispy mixed greens and fresh vegetables with your choice of our housemade dressings.
US$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.
US$10.50
CAPRESE SALAD
Mixed greens, Roma tomatoes and fresh mozzarella topped with basil pesto and balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
US$14.00

DINNER MENU - ENTREES

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
US$24.00
ALA OSCAR
Asparagus, crabmeat and hollandaise
US$8.00
ALA OBX
Blackened with grilled fresh corn salsa
US$4.25
ALA MAUI
Sesame seared with mango rum pineapple chutney, sweet chili and wasabi aioli
US$4.50
ALA AMANDINE
Toasted almonds with a delicate white wine butter sauce
US$4.25

DINNER MENU - PELICAN SEAFOOD SPECIALTIES

PELICAN’S HOUSEMADE CRAB CAKES
Delicately fried lump crab cakes with Tuscan remoulade, garden rice and fresh steamed green beans
US$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
US$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.
US$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.
US$23.00
“DIXIE’S FINEST” SHRIMP & GRITS
Plump shrimp sautéed with garlic, onions, tomatoes and Tabasco butter sauce served over jalapeño cheese grits.
US$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
US$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.
US$27.00
PHILLY’S PECAN CRUSTED MAHI
Fresh Gulf Stream mahi finished with red wine fig reduction, Kahlua mashed sweet potatoes and seasonal vegetables
US$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.
US$30.00
SHRIMP ON THE BARBIE
Barbecued skewers of shrimp over garden rice and fresh steamed green beans, finished with mango rum pineapple chutney.
US$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.
US$28.00

DINNER MENU - PORK, BEEF, & CHICKEN SELECTIONS

CLASSIC FILET
8 oz. beef tenderloin served with smoked gouda mashed potatoes, fresh steamed green beans. Classic Filet Oscar
US$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.
US$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.
US$30.00
PRIME RIB
Served with smoked gouda mashed potatoes, fresh steamed green beans and au jus.
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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.
US$27.00
CHICKEN MARSALA
Grilled chicken breasts with mushroom marsala demi glace, smoked gouda mashed potatoes and fresh steamed green beans.
US$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.
US$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
US$36.00

DINNER MENU - VEGETARIAN SELECTIONS

VEGETARIAN PASTA
Today’s pasta tossed with the freshest seasonal vegetables and a tomato basil cream sauce.
US$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.
US$21.00

DINNER MENU - SIDE ORDERS

Boiled Red Potatoes
US$2.50
2 Piece Basket of Pita
US$3.00
Sautéed Vegetables
US$3.00
Bucket of Fries
US$6.00
Side of French Fries
US$3.00
Ear of Corn
US$2.30
Fried Okra
US$4.00
Jalapeno Cheddar Grits
US$2.50
Garden Rice
US$2.30
Steamed Vegetables
US$3.00
Marinara
US$1.00
Sour Cream
US$0.80
Mashed Potatoes
US$3.00
Steamed Green Beans
US$3.00
Sweet Potato Mashers
US$2.50
Coleslaw
US$2.50

LUNCH MENU - SANDWICHES

KITTY HAWK BEACH BURGER
A juicy 8 oz. Angus Burger grilled to perfection, served on a fresh locally baked bun with lettuce and tomato.
US$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.
US$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!
US$10.00
CAESAR WRAP
Grilled chicken breast with Romain lettuce, zesty fried onions and Caesar dressing wrapped in a fresh tortilla.
US$11.00
FRENCH DIP
Thinly sliced prime rib on a fresh basked sub roll with provolone cheese and au jus.
US$12.50
PULLED PORK BBQ SANDWICH
Eastern NC style pulled pork bbq with housemade slaw on a fresh locally baked bun.
US$10.50
GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH
A grilled breast of chicken served with lettuce and tomato on a fresh locally baked bun.
US$11.00
”MRS. MARTHA’S” TUNA SALAD SANDWICH
Fresh Gulfstream tuna salad served in our housemade pita bread with lettuce and tomato.
US$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.
US$14.50
TUNA MELT
Fresh tuna salad melt on toasted rye bread with cheddar cheese and sliced tomato.
US$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.
US$11.00
FRESH TUNA STEAK SANDWICH
Fresh locally caught tuna, grilled or blackened, on a locally baked bun with lettuce and tomato.
US$14.00
VEGGIE PITA
Our housemade pita bread stuffed with sweet peppers, carrots, cucumbers, red onions, lettuce and tomatoes, served with ranch dressing.
US$9.00

LUNCH MENU - LUNCH ENTREES

SOUTHWESTERN TUNA
Fresh-grilled yellowfin tuna with garden rice, cumin black beans and housemade corn salsa.
US$15.00
“DIXIE’S FINEST” SHRIMP & GRITS
Plump shrimp sautéed with garlic, onions, tomatoes and Tabasco butter sauce, served over jalapeno cheese grits.
US$14.00
VEGETARIAN PASTA
Today’s Pasta tossed with the freshest seasonal vegetables an.d tomato basil cream sauce
US$12.00
GREEK SPICED SEARED SALMON
Served over garden rice with sautéed mushrooms, oven roasted tomatoes, spinach, feta cheese and aged balsamic reduction.
US$14.50
BAJA LIME RUBBED MAHI
Served with cumin black beans, guacamole, housemade salsa and chipotle crème fraiche.
US$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.
US$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.
US$10.00

LUNCH MENU - SIDE ORDERS

Boiled Red Potatoes
US$2.50
2 Piece Basket of Pita
US$3.00
Steamed Vegetables
US$3.00
Bucket of Fries
US$6.00
Side of French Fries
US$3.00
Ear of Corn
US$2.30
Fried Okra
US$4.00
Jalapeno Cheddar Grits
US$2.50
Garden Rice
US$2.30
Marinara
US$1.00
Sour Cream
US$0.80
Coleslaw
US$2.50

PIZZA MENU - WOOD-FIRED GOURMET PIZZAS

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.
$

PIZZA MENU - STEAMERS

SHRIMP
$
OYSTERS
Served Steamed Only
$
CLAMS
Served steamed only
$
NEW ENGLAND MUSSELS
$
SNOW CRAB LEGS
$
FRESH VEGETABLE PLATTER
Steamed sweet corn, red bliss potatoes and traditional vegetable medley, served with melted butter and parmesan cheese.
US$12.00
STEAMED EDAMAME
Steamed Edamame beans in the pod with sea salt flakes
US$9.00

KIDS MENU - KIDS PIZZA

LITTLE CHEESER’S
US$7.00
PEPE LA PIZZA
US$8.00

KIDS MENU - PASTA OF THE DAY

BUTTER
WITH
US$6.50
MARINARA
WITH
US$7.00

KIDS MENU - ROCKY ROCKFISH

FRIED ROCKFISH PLANKS WITH FRIES
US$9.50

KIDS MENU - CHICKEN LITTLE

FRIED CHICK TENDERS WITH FRIES
US$9.00

KIDS MENU - LITTLE SHRIMPER

FRIED SHRIMP WITH FRIES
US$10.00

KIDS MENU - SWEET CLAMMERS

FRIED CLAM STRIPS WITH FRIES
US$10.00
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