Outer Banks Posts

Whooo-eee, it's hot n hazy today!
Remember to hydrate while you enjoy those beautiful beach breezes.

While our schedule is booking quickly this week, there are a few spaces available. Give our office a call if you'd like some help booking a tour or if you have any questions. 252-489-2020

Washing dishes in a restaurant might seem like a humble gig, but it’s a crash course in skills and life lessons that can really shape someone for the better. You’re thrown into a fast-paced environment where you’ve got to move quickly and efficiently. Your hands are scrubbing plates, but your brain is learning time management—prioritizing tasks when the sink’s overflowing and servers are waiting for clean glasses. You pick up attention to detail, too, because nobody wants a spotty fork or a greasy pan going back out. It’s physical work, so you build stamina and resilience, learning to push through long a shift. Communication comes into play as well, since you’re coordinating with cooks, servers, and managers. You figure out how to stay calm and clear-headed when the kitchen’s busy, which is a skill that translates just about anywhere.
Beyond the practical stuff, dishwashing teaches you some deep life lessons. Humility is a big one—there’s no glamour in scrubbing pots, but you realize every role matters to keep the restaurant running. You learn to take pride in doing a job well, no matter how “small” it seems. Patience kicks in when you’re stuck on a stubborn pan or dealing with a never-ending pile of dishes during a dinner rush. You also see the value of teamwork; when the kitchen’s busy, everyone’s got to pull their weight, and you start appreciating how interconnected every job is. There’s a grit you develop, too—showing up, putting in the work, and not cutting corners even when nobody’s watching. That kind of discipline sticks with you.
As for setting you up for success, dishwashing can be a foundation for so much. First off, the work ethic you build—reliability, hustle, handling pressure—makes you stand out in any career. Those soft skills, like staying cool when things get hot or communicating clearly, are what bosses in any industry look for. If you stick with restaurants, you’ve got a foot in the door; plenty of chefs, managers, or even owners started in the dish pit and worked their way up. But even outside of food service, the experience gives you a story of hard work and perseverance that resonates in job interviews or when you’re pitching yourself for opportunities. Plus, you learn to respect every worker’s contribution, which makes you a better colleague or leader down the road. It’s not just washing dishes—it’s building character and a mindset that can carry you far.

Stop by if you want to give it a shot.

It's expected to be hot and humid again today. So far, BLUEFISH and SPANISH MACKEREL. The ocean water temp is 70 degrees with a light northerly breeze of 2 knots. High tides 6:57 a.m. and 7:24 p.m. Low tide 12:56 p.m.

Our calamari changes every couple years. It starts with great product and technique and the finishing touches evolve through time. This year it's accompanied with our volcano sauce.

Family Fishing -- In this two-hour class offered weekdays at 9 a.m. all summer, let our instructors teach you how to cast, catch and release fish! Everything you need is included, bait, rod and reel and instruction! Check it out: https://www.ncaquariums.com/family-fishing

Hey, folks we need your help! There is a proposed bill going up tomorrow (Tuesday 6-24) to ban shrimping in the Sounds and up to 1/2 mile into the ocean. This ban with stop all families that shrimp to put food on their tables, local commercial shrimpers who sell to fish houses that provide to some restaurants, restaurants who sell local shrimp to visitors who want local seafood, local markets that sell local seafood and the local guides who take visitors shrimping!

Major false information going around about shrimp….please stay informed. NC Catch has some solid information posted.

If you have enjoyed the shrimp we have serve here at the Cedar for 30 years PLEASE LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD! Please contact house and senate members in N.C. and ask them to vote down this shrimp ban! We need these messages to hit the desk of all members and the Governor too!

Thank you for your time and consideration!

NC Shrimp STRONG!

Support don’t import!!!

Thank you in advance!
#localshrimp
#localseafood
#nativeouterbankers
#nativeshrimp
#NCcatch
#GottobeNC
#helpsaveourshrimp
#localasitgets
#obxrestaurants
#obxvoice

Hey, folks we need your help! There is a proposed bill going up tomorrow (Tuesday 6-24) to ban shrimping in the Sounds and up to 1/2 mile into the ocean. This ban with stop all families that shrimp to put food on their tables, local commercial shrimpers who sell to fish houses that provide to some restaurants, restaurants who sell local shrimp to visitors who want local seafood, local markets that sell local seafood and the local guides who take visitors shrimping!

Major false information going around about shrimp….please stay informed. NC Catch has some solid information posted.

If you have enjoyed the shrimp we have serve here at the Cedar for 30 years PLEASE LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD! Please contact house and senate members in N.C. and ask them to vote down this shrimp ban! We need these messages to hit the desk of all members and the Governor too!

Thank you for your time and consideration!

NC Shrimp STRONG!

Support don’t import!!!

Thank you in advance!
#localshrimp
#localseafood
#nativeouterbankers
#nativeshrimp
#NCcatch
#GottobeNC
#helpsaveourshrimp
#localasitgets
#obxrestaurants
#obxvoice

The 2025 LIVE from OBX series is HEATING UP!! We have another two performances this week that you're not gonna want to miss. Be sure to check the entire line up, dates, & info and join us!

Too much sun?? 🥵🥵 We've got you covered! Literally! Most of our accessible garden paths are shaded by giant Oaks, Camellias, China Furs, etc. 🌳 And there's almost always a great breeze off the water. And don't forget, we have tons of Aloe Vera for sale to sooth that burn! 😊

Opening week & we have availability! We have gotten reports of a really good sign of shrimp around this year😃. Don't miss out!!

Us Mermaids have a little extra work to do this morning, so today's hours will be 11:00-5:00 p.m.