Pizzaseafood restaurant

Black Pelican Oceanfront Restaurant

Name: Black Pelican Oceanfront Restaurant
Address: 3848 N Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk, NC, 27949, US
Telephone: (252) 261-3171
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.4

Laid-back eatery in a circa-1874 former lifesaving station serving seafood, steaks, pizzas & more.

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“Laid-back eatery in a circa-1874 former lifesaving station serving seafood, steaks, pizzas & more.”

3848 N Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949 (252) 261-3171

Dine-inTakeoutMonday: Closed

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Full Menu

8 sections, 88 items

Appetizers

21 items

Soup du Jour$3.00
Ask your server about our ever changing variety of soup!$7.00
Battered Clam Chowder$12.50
Borrowed from our neighbors to the south, this hearty broth will showder is full of fresh caught clams.
Drunken Crab$15.50
Lump crabmeat tossed with cocktail veggies and Bloody Mary vinaigrette, served with crisp wonton strips.
New England Little Necks & Little Necks Clams$12.00
Poached in herb chardonnay broth with aromatic vegetables, garlic and bay leaf, served with a toasty baguette.
Baked Brie$12.00
Classic French brie served with a raspberry melba sauce and homemade marinara. Spice it up with toasted garlic or jalapenos, add $2.00
Calamari$12.00
Sliced squid rings lightly fried, served with a lemon twist and housemade marinara.
Crab Rangoon$11.00
Crispy fried wonton purses with crabmeat and cream cheese, served with sweet chili sauce.
Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers$12.00
Plump jalapeno peppers stuffed with zesty cream cheese, baked, fried, and served with tortilla chips and salsa. A 3 alarm fire.
Coconut Fried Shrimp$12.00
Crispy coconut encrusted shrimp with sweet chili sauce.
Buffalo Fried Shrimp$11.50
Golden fried and tossed in Frank's Buffalo Sauce, served with bleu cheese and crisp celery sticks.
Hummus$10.00
"A Mediterranean Classic with a Curry Twist"
Steamed Edamame Beans$9.00
Steamed Edamame beans in the pod with sea salt flakes.
Pelican Wings$11.00
Crispy fried Chicken Wings tossed with your choice of Frank's Buffalo Sauce, Cajun Classic, Honey Mustard, Housemade BBQ Sauce or Mango Habanero Sauce (HOT) served with creamy bleu cheese dressing and crisp celery sticks.
Oysters Onville$11.00
Plump, roasted oysters topped with spinach, Prosciutto ham and baby swiss cheese.
Spicy Fried Cajun Fish Bites$11.00
An assortment of today's freshest catch tossed in Cajun spices and lightly fried, served with housemade ranch dressing.
Wood Fired Flat Bread$14.00
Herb garlic oil, a sprinkling of greek pepperoncini, feta, romano and parmesan cheeses.
Tuna Tataki*$16.00
Sliced and marinated sushi grade tuna with Far East wasabi and soy reduction and rice soy sauce. Pickled ginger, wasabi and crisp wonton strips.
Gulfstream Tuna Bites*$13.50
Fresh locally caught tuna served grilled or blackened with tortilla chips and housemade salsa.
Soy Wasabi Rock Shrimp and Crab Dip$10.50
Mixed with cream cheese, a hint of citrus, thyme and artichoke, served with crisp tortilla chips.
Basket of Onion Rings$10.00
Golden fried beer battered onion rings with a roasted red pepper ketchup.

Specialty Salads

7 items

Our Housemade dressings include Ranch, Zesty Italian, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Bleu Cheese, Sesame Ginger, Honey Mustard & Mediterranean.

Caesar Salad$10.00
Crisp romaine lettuce with creamy Caesar dressing, housemade croutons and parmesan cheese.
Nuts & Berries$10.50
Crisp romaine lettuce with candied nuts, fresh fruits and berries. Served with a sensible balsamic vinaigrette and goat cheese.
House Salad$7.00
Crispy mixed greens and fresh vegetables with your choice of our housemade dressing.
Caprese Salad$14.00
Mixed greens, Roma tomatoes and fresh mozzarella topped with basil pesto and balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Greek Salad$10.00
Crisp romaine olives, pepperoncini, red onions, and tomatoes on top of crispy mixed greens, served with our classic Greek vinaigrette.
The Popeye$10.50
Baby spinach, wood oven roasted tomatoes, goats cheese, red onions and a warm mushroom bacon vinaigrette topped with housemade garlic croutons.
Mediterranean Chop House Salad$10.50
Crisp romaine lettuce, kalamata olives, roma tomatoes, pepperoncini and italian vinaigrette over wood fired flat bread with pepperoncini and feta.

Add to any Salad:

7 items

Chicken Breast$7.00
Tuna Steak*$8.00
Salmon Filet*$7.50
Grilled Shrimp Skewer(6)$8.00
Crab Cake$9.50
Fried Oysters$14.00
Fried Shrimp$8.00

Blue Plate - Homemade Meatloaf served with mashed potatoes, green beans, and onion gravy$8.99
Chef's Pasta - Sauteed Shrimp & mixed veggies tossed with penne pasta in a jerked pineapple Alfredo$16.99
Blackened Swordfish served over garden rice, buttered green beans, and sundried tomatoes, finished with a sweet & tangy teriyaki drizzle$16.99
Golden Fried Mahi-Mahi served with french fries and penne pasta tossed in a zesty white cheddar alfredo$16.99
Golden Fried Mahi-Mahi served with french fries and coleslaw$14.99

Pelican Choices

8 items

Paulies Gold Margarita$11
16 Oz gold margarita named after owner himself... all you need is 1!
Kitty Hawk Quencher
Local Kill Devil Pecan Rum, Peach Puree, fresh Lemon & club soda
Elderflower Mule
Choose between Hendrick's Gin or Tito's Vodka to mix with St. Germain Elderflower Liquer, fresh lemon & Ginger beer
Pelican's Tipsy Tea
A Pelican Favorite - Absolut Citron paired with Firefly Sweet Tea vodka, fresh lemon, Cranberry juice & Soda
Julio Punch
Absolut Vodka, Coconut Rum & pineapple juice
Atlantic Breeze
Malibu Passion Fruit Coconut Rum, Blue Curacao & Pineapple juice
Summer Smash
Local Kill Devil Silver Rum, Watermelon Puree, fresh lime & Soda
Dirty Bird
Black Pelican's Pina Colada topped w/ Myer's Rum

Wine Selections

26 items

Canyon Road Pinot Grigio$6
Canyon Road Cabernet Sauvignon$6
Woodbridge White Zinfandel$6
Bieler Pere et Fils Rose, France$7/$26
Strawberry, Peach, Tart Citrus... Refreshing
Canyon Road Chardonnay, California$7/$26
Peach, Honeysuckle... Semi-sweet
Canyon Road Moscato, California$6
Sweet & Light
Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio, Italy$8/$30
Crisp Fruit, Floral Aromas
Left Coast Pinot Gris, Oregon$8/$30
Crisp Green Apple, Balsam
Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand$7/$26
Citrus, Grapefruit... Refreshing
Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand$9/$34
Vibrant Tropical Notes, Crisp Herbaceous Edge
Simi Chardonnay, Sonoma$8/$30
Pear, Apple, Hazelnut... Delicate, Zesty Finish
Kendall Jackson Chardonnay, California$8/$30
Fruity, Creamy... Lingering Finish
Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay, California$10/$38
Oaky, Buttery... Full Mouth Feel
J. Lohr Riverstone Chardonnay, California$9/$34
Tropical Fruit, Hint of Oak
Prophecy Pinot Noir, California$7/$26
Red Cherry, Floral, Molasses... Velvety Smooth
Meiomi Pinot Noir, California$9/$34
Bold Black Cherry, Touch of Spice
Dreaming Tree Red Crush, California$7/$26
Special Blend by Dave Matthews & Steve Reeder
William Hill Cabernet, California$8/$30
Blackberry, Vanilla, Oak... Soft
J. Lohr Estates Seven Oaks Cabernet, California$9/$34
Black Plum with Fine Tannins, Bright Fruit... Long Finish
Francis Ford Coppola Claret, California$7/$26
Blend of Syrah, Zinfandel, & Merlot
Alamos Malbec, Argentina$7/$26
Cassis & Black Raspberry... Rich
Chateau Ste. Michelle Merlot, California$7/$26
Blackberry, Dark Cherry... Velvety Finish
Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano, Italy$7/$26
Red Fruit, Licorice, Herbs... Dry Finish
Sanctuary Vineyards Coastal College, North Carolina$9/$34
Blackberry, Cranberry, Spice
J. Lohr Pure Paso Cabernet, California$45
Dark Blue Fruits, Lavender, Vanilla and Clove
Louis Martini "Napa Valley" Cabernet, California$68
Blackberry, Black Cherry Fruit