Daily Menu

Our seafood selections are guided by seasonal availability & sustainability of the coastal waters from Virginia to the Carolinas. And for our friends who do not prefer seafood, we have additional choices created with the same philosophy and style that our seafood is prepared.

Lunch Menu - Saturday - October 19, 2019
Now Serving Lunch Thursday - Saturday (11am-2pm) & Brunch on Sunday (11am-2pm)

Starters

  • Blue Sky Lettuces (GF)
    $7
    Bacon, Clemson Bleu & Buttermilk Dressing
  • Angie's Gem Lettuces
    $6
    Smoked Oyster Parmesan Dressing & Corn Bread Crumble
  • Smoked Fish Dip
    $10
    Bread & Butter Relish, Fried Saltines
  • Low Country She-Crab Soup (GF)
    $4
    Dry Sherry
  • Hushpuppies
    $6
    Sea Salt Honey Butter
  • Chilled Peel-n-Eat Shrimp (GF)
    $13
    Old Bay & Cocktail Sauce

Sandwiches

Choice of Old Bay Chips or Ice Box Slaw
  • Fried Oyster Po'boy
    Half $9 ~ Whole $15
    Traditionally Dressed on Leidenheimer Bread
  • Fried Shrimp Po'boy
    Half $9 ~ Whole $15
    Traditionally Dressed on Leidenheimer Bread
  • Fried Catfish Po'Boy
    Half $9 ~ Whole $15
    Traditionally Dressed on Leidenheimer Bread
  • Roasted Chicken Po'Boy
    Half $9 ~ Whole $15
    Half $9 ~ Whole $15

Plates

  • Shrimp N Grits (GF)
    $16
    Pamlico Shrimp, Country Ham, Caramelized Onion Madeira Gravy & Bubba's Grits
  • Cast Iron Seared Catch of the Day (GF)
    $15
    Grilled Onions, Carrot, Candied Pecans & Honey Citrus Vinaigrette
  • Orecchiette Pasta
    $14
    Roasted Chicken, Fresh Herb Pecan Pesto & Parmesan
  • Local Lettuces
    $9
    Radish, Roasted Squash, Pickled Onions & Balsamic Dressing
Consuming raw of undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-bourne illness..
Dinner Menu - Saturday - October 19, 2019
Now Serving Lunch Thursday - Saturday (11am-2pm) & Brunch on Sunday (11am-2pm)
Shucked Raw Oysters on the Half Shell (GF)
$12/half dozen
$24/dozen
Dressed with Lemon & ENC BBQ Mignonette
Core Sounder, NC
Nandua, Va
Stones Bay, NC
  • Carolina Peel 'n' Eat Shrimp (1/2 lb.)
    $14
    Chilled, Old Bay & Cocktail Sauce (GF)
    Wood Charred, Garlic Butter (GF)

Small Plates

  • Cornmeal Fried Oysters
    $12
    Chow Chow & Malt Vinegar Aioli
  • Nags Head Smoked Bluefish Dip
    $10
    Bread & Butter Pickle Relish & Fried Saltines
  • Hushpuppies
    $6
    Sea Salt Honey Butter
  • Low Country She-Crab Soup (GF)
    $8
    Dry Sherry
  • Beth's Mixed Lettuces (GF)
    $7
    Buttermilk Dressing, Bacon & Clemson Bleu Cheese
  • Baked Pimento Cheese
    $9
    Bacon Pepper Jelly & Crusty Bread
  • Angie's Gem Lettuces
    $8
    Smoked Oyster Dressing, Parmesan & Cornbread Crumble
  • Steamed Middleneck Clams (GF)
    $10
    White Wine, Sweet Garlic & Butter

Hand Selected From the Docks

Our House-Made Breader is Gluten Free as well as the fryer used to cook it in.
  • Cast Iron Seared NC Scallops
    Butternut Squash, Anson Mills Farro & Basil
    Turnip Green Verde
    $24
  • Hatteras Fish Cake
    Creole Greens & Comeback Sauce
    $18
  • Core Sound Tripletail
    Roasted Turnips, Sunchokes, Fennel & Pumpkin
    Fennel Soubise
    $23
  • Blackened Pitt Co. Catfish (GF)
    Stewed Field Peas & Andouille Sausage
    Tomato Jam
    $20
  • Shrimp N Grits (GF)
    Country Ham & Caramelized Onion Madeira Gravy, Bubba's Fresh Milled Grits
    $22
  • Shrimp Stuffed Flounder
    Charred Peppers, Leeks & Stewed Butterbeans
    Shrimp Veloute
    $23
  • Cedar Island Fry
    Shrimp ~ Oysters ~ Fish
    Hushpuppies, Chips & Ice Box Slaw
    $28

Dinner Plates

  • Braised Beef Short Rib
    $24
    Mushroom Gravy & Bubba's Grits
  • Haw River Mushroom Dumplings
    $17
    Sweet Potato Greens & Parmesan

Sides ~ $5

  • Bubba's Fresh Milled Grits (GF)
  • Icebox Slaw (GF)
  • Chips

Kid's Menu

All kid's entree's include your choice of Ice Box Slaw, Chips, Grits or Salad
  • Crispy Fried Shrimp
    $6
  • Pan Seared Catfish
    $6
  • Roasted Chicken Leg Quarter
    $6
Consuming raw of undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-bourne illness..
Brunch Menu - Sunday - October 20, 2019
Now Serving Lunch Thursday - Saturday (11am-2pm) & Brunch on Sunday (11am-2pm)
Shucked Raw Oysters on the Half Shell (GF)
$12/half dozen
$24/dozen
Dressed with Lemon & ENC BBQ Mignonette
Core Sounder, NC
Nandua, Va
Stones Bay, NC

Family Style for the Table

Included with Entree

Beth's Mixed Lettuces (GF)
Radish, Carrots & Buttermilk Dressing
  • Roasted Carrots & Curry Aioli (GF)
  • Baked Mac & Cheese

Plates ~ $18

  • Shrimp N Grits (GF)
    Country Ham & Caramelized Onion Gravy, Bubba's Fresh Ground Grits
  • Apple Stuffed French Toast
    Maple Syrup & Applewood Bacon
  • Smoked Trout Omelette (GF)
    Cream Cheese & Chives
  • Picnic Fried Chicken
    Crispy 5 Spice Sweet Potato & Smoked Pepper Aioli
  • Frittata (GF)
    Lilly Den Sausage, Butternut Squash, Haw River Mushrooms & Goat Cheese
  • Nags Head Breakfast
    Fried Pompano, Grits & Red-Eye Gravy
  • Hatteras Fish Cake
    Stewed Butterbeans, Charred Peppers, Leeks & Comeback Sauce

Bloody Mary's

  • Mail Carrier
    $7
    Deep Eddy Vodka
  • Mail Processor
    $10
    FairGame Flying Pepper Vodka
  • Postmaster
    $9
    Social House Vodka & Crude Bitters "No No"
Garnished with Pickled Oysters, Crunchy Okra, Celery, Cocktail Onions, Bacon & Old Bay Rimmed

Cocktails

  • Chambord Royale
    $8
    Chambord & Perelada Cava
  • Mimosa
    $9
    Mirabello Prosecco, Orange Juice
  • Planters Punch
    $8
    Plantation Dark Rum, Lemon, Orange & Grenadine
Consuming raw of undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-bourne illness..