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    Lifesaving Station

    3.4 (202 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 11:30 AM, 12:00 pm - 4:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    LIFESAVING STATION ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Patio view
    Stephanie F.

    My sister and I wanted a good breakfast and we found this place. They struggled with the serving timeline and getting food out in a timely manner and many tables were getting impatient. It took a while to get our food, but what came out was amazing! The ambiance was quaint and we sat on the huge patio and it was a gorgeous morning! I wish I could have given it 5 stars but I would need to know this was just a one off situation. I am rating it 4 since the food was so good and the wait staff were kind

    Brick Chicken
    Chris L.

    Cute restaurant at the Sanderling Resort in Duck. Restaurant is part of the resort, but it's open to the public. Interior is cute, though we had a large party, so we were in a more private dining room meant for only large parties. This was pretty nice...we had our own space, and we weren't overly loud to everyone else. Win/win. Drink menu is decent, and some of them are pretty tasty. Appetizer menu is pretty good as well. The fried green tomatoes were great, and the Panzanella was tremendously good. The mains, unfortunately, weren't quite as good. The skirt steak had a weird flavor combo. It's a chili rub, but also with chimichurri, and those flavors do not meld well together. They'd be better off without the rub, to be honest. The brick chicken looked quite good, Others had the mushroom ravioli, and they enjoyed that as well. Service was also quite pleasant. They were happy to help us with whatever we asked, and went out of their way to ensure the sun wasn't glaring in our eyes during dinner. My only complaint is the price. Honestly, the food really isn't as good as the prices they're charging, and there are other places on the island that charge less for better food. But outside of that, this place is certainly fine.

    Lemon blueberry ricotta pancakes
    Marie F.

    Wow! I did not expect this gorgeous place my sis and BIL recommended for a Sunday breakfast! All food items were simply delicious in beautiful ambience. Hubby makes the best biscuits n gravy, and even he said these were fantastic. Bacon was perfectly cooked and hearty. I had also ordered sausage links that were so perfect I only got one bite while all the rest (2 links) were snagged and enjoyed by the table. We will be back again and again!

    Salmon Wellington, an Easter special
    Jeff S.

    My wife and I traveled on Easter Sunday to stay at The Sanderling Resort and were pleased to know the Lifesaving Station was open Easter. Chef Amy was there and spared no lack of attention to detail with her delicious Easter specials. I enjoyed a Salmon Wellington and my wife had the beet and goat cheese salad and added shrimp. The shrimp were jumbo size and had five on the plate. Both meals were delicious. We also had an appetizer of blue mussels. While they were delicious, we were disappointed to have about six mussels that never fully opened. We didn't complain about it as it was still done and delicious with the yeast rolls.

    Side order of Home Fries - loads of potatoes cooked WELL DONE (ask for them well done -  soooo good!) - DEEEELISH!
    I C.

    THIS REVIEW IS FOR BREAKFAST ONLY. Welllllll...stopped back in to LSS again to indulge in breakfast much sooner than I thought I would lol. I wanted to invite some friends to indulge in a leisurely (this time, weekday morning) breakfast here because, well, now this place has become my reasonably priced breakfast go-to. This second trip also gave me the chance to see if my hunches were right about this place but also I got the opportunity to try their pancakes! :) Everything was delicious. With the exception of a little bit of a wait this time for the food to come out of the kitchen (which I really hope was a one time glitch...), the service was spot on - our server was personable and attentive. My friends loved the quaint ambience - and it didn't hurt that the place wasn't packed and we were seated immediately. The onlllllllllly slight ding I would say is about the Lemon Ricotta Blueberry pancakes - and I can't believe I'm even saying this butttttttttt....the ricotta blueberry topping was superrrrrrr heavy and dense and I had wished that the topping would be a bit sweeter though I know ricotta cheese is not. NOT AT ALL KNOCKING THE PORTION SIZE! lol. But this would be a dish I would share because of how dense it is. Definitely recommend ordering a side of home fries (potatoes) to go with the pancakes - ask for them to be cooked well done - THE BEST WAY TO HAVE HOME FRIES! Very happy to have "discovered" this place! For those of you that had a preconceived notion about LSS like I did, give it a try - I think you will be pleasantly surprised - especially given the available options for breakfasts on OBX North. (Read my other review of LSS for other tips. wink.)

    Ted G.

    After my first visit to the LSS a year ago I wasn't at all impressed and even less sure on what to expect upon returning this year. Long story short, this establishment has gotten its act together and become a contender among many other very popular establishments along duck rd. I was not expecting such an orderly and organized effort in delivering such a high level of customer service, after much observation and interaction with the staff, it was quite clear who was responsible for this organized 5 star effort being put forth, a manager by the name of Tasia. Not only was she clearly orchestrating a highly organized operation, she was following up with each table throughout the evening and making adjustments along the way to provide the ideal evening out. You don't need a steak knife for the filet mignon here, the butter knife will more than suffice in cutting through this exceptionally prepared entree, highly impressive! And what better to go with it but a perfectly prepared serving a mashed potatoes and gravy, let's also not forget the expertly prepared broccolini! Seriously, at this point there is not a better steak in the area, so don't waste your time looking elsewhere. They have stepped up their game here, it's well organized and the staff clearly strive to provide a 5 star experience and my recommendation to Sanderling would be to hold onto Tasia, she is clearly running a tight ship! Another visit to come in the future. Cheers!

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    The breakfast here is delicious. The staff at the restaurant is so friendly. We even were allowed to sit outside with our little dog.

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    Very nice place had a great breakfast. Great food the services. Excellent we will definitely go back again.

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    Food was excellent, service a bit slow. However, there was only one waiter working. Place isn't real large so understandable.

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    Excellent experience. Excellent food. Prices compared to other nearby places but food was much higher quality.

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    Overpriced food that's mediocre for the price. The service was exceptional though and we appreciated her attention to us!

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