Black Pelican Oceanfront Restaurant

$$ • Seafood, Italian, Gluten-Free

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

About Black Pelican Oceanfront Restaurant

The Black Pelican Oceanfront Restaurant serves amazing food that is packed with flavors and cooked to perfection. The menu features reasonably priced dishes, although drinks can be expensive. The service is great, with attentive servers who ensure a smooth dining experience. Recent reviews highlight the excellent service with staff going above and beyond to care for guests. The atmosphere is wonderful, with a very nautical ambience that adds to the fun, making it a fantastic choice for a meal out. While there may be a wait for food during peak hours, the quality and taste make it well worth it. Highlights include desserts like Coconut Creme and Banana Creme, along with ample portion sizes for entrees. Dishes such as Bacon-wrapped Scallops, Chicken and Ribs, Swordfish, and Prime Rib have received high praise. The restaurant is known for its friendly staff and has a great location, especially for visitors to the northern beaches. Overall, the Black Pelican is a top recommendation, particularly for its incredible food and wonderful service. There is also a small gift shop at the entrance.

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Long Post Alert so just a heads up if you want a read ahead of your stay or if you’re a local and just want to know what the inlanders feel about this local gem on the shores of the Outer Banks.

My wife and I spent our honeymoon last week in KH and all we can say about this place is, our bank probably thinks we moved in there.

But for Good reason.

From the time you walk in the door and are greeted by the hosts, to taking a...read full review

One of the best for tuna bites. Good place to hang out. Always a good meal here.

I’ve been coming to OBX for five years and finally gave this place a shot. Poor service. We were a party of two and put us in a corner. It was no table just the ends of the side rail. The server checked on us once. We did not receive the bread that comes with the meal. Once a table became available they did not offer it to us but put new comers. The food was decent not much flavor and way too small portions. The bill was over 60 and we left still very hungry. We will be coming...read full review

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 11:30AM - 9PM
Wednesday 11:30AM - 9PM
Thursday 11:30AM - 9PM
Friday 11:30AM - 9PM
Saturday 11:30AM - 9PM
Sunday 11:30AM - 9PM
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