Outer Banks Posts

Did you know dolphins have names for each other? Scientists have discovered that dolphins use unique whistles to identify and call out to one another, just like humans use names!🐬 Want to "meet" some of these incredible communicators up close? Join us on a Dolphin tour and experience the magic of the Outer Banks’ most playful residents in their natural habitat. Book your adventure online today or call 1-877-FLY-THIS!

So far, SPANISH MACKEREL. There's a light North breeze blowing in at 4 knots. Water temp is 82 degrees, air temp 83 degrees. High tide 10:52 a.m. and 10:56 p.m. Low tide 4:59 p.m. File photo by Ed Eckels

Just a heads up if there's someone looking for wait shifts for the Fall and winter. I'm looking to hire as I'm losing 2 staff members to the college world in 2 weeks. Mostly dayshifts. I'm looking to hire full time residents if possible as I'm open. 11 months of the year. Please stop by the restaurant or send me a message here if interested. Thanks

Chef Peele’s NC Shrimp & Filet combo-NC Brown Shrimp caught by Luke Midgett over Filet Mignon topped w/ Merlot compound butter served with scalloped potatoes and Aunt Candy’s Wanchese figs topped with goat cheese honey butter & top it off with Singo in the Osprey Lounge #waterfrontdining #localseafood #surfnturf

Don't ya just love a good "where are they now" segment?

Tour guide extraordinaire, Rick, updates us on Folly, the second foal born this year (4/1/25)

Seen recently on one of his tours, Rick is quick to report that she's growing strong and beautiful. And check out the family photo he was able to catch (zoomed for your enjoyment) of Folly, mom n dad.

Who do you think she favors, looks wise?

Sunshine so perfect it’s practically flirting with you, waves crashing like they’re auditioning for a movie, and you? You’re basically a beach-vacation supermodel today. 🏖️ Celebrate life’s little wins with us at Rusty’s Surf and Turf—where the seafood’s fresh, the vibes are chill, and the homemade desserts on our menu might just steal your heart. Book your table now and let’s make this Saturday legendary! 🍤 #RustysSurfAndTurf"

The flavors of summer keep delivering! Try Today's Burrata ft. thinly sliced local tomato with arugula bruschetta and crushed pistachios, finished with tomato vinaigrette and basil olive oil 🍅
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#burrata #burratalover #burratalove #cheese #cheeselover #fromage #tomato #tomatoseason

Today we still have some French Dips and Soft Shells if you missed out yesterday. Flounder, Crab Soup, Green Beans and Yellow Rice. Sea Scallops and Fried Oysters for Tonight's Special!😋

Employee Spotlight: Chef Eli!
Originally from Reston, Virginia, Chef Eli has been with us for just under a year—10 months of incredible food, great execution, and top-tier professionalism. She’s made a huge impact on both our Red Sky Café, Red Sky Catering, and Chefs on Call teams.
From elegant plates to mean margaritas (yes, she’s got serious cocktail game too 🍸), Chef Eli brings passion, precision, and creativity into everything she does.
Chef Wes has nothing but great things to say about her leadership, work ethic, and talent—and we couldn’t agree more. We’re fortunate to have such a dedicated professional on our team.
Here’s to you, Chef Eli—you make us better every day. 🙌

Saturday Employee Spotlight: Laura! 🎤🌊
The sun’s out and so is our spotlight—shining bright on Laura, a North Carolina native from Goldsboro with a heart full of music and a deep love for the beach! 🎶💛
When she’s not singing or songwriting, you can probably find her soaking up salty air and sunshine by the shore—because that’s her happy place (same, girl, same).
We’re so lucky to have this talented, beach-loving ray of light on the team—she brings calm, creativity, and kindness wherever she goes!✨

Funny night with Gnarly Charley and JB2 visiting. If you're watching Shark Week tonight the Discovery Channel, you'll see Charley too!

"What do tour guides do on their days off?" she asked, "they go look for horses and sunsets!" and, boy did she find them.

Our tour guide extraordinaire, Cheryl "Shorty" Short, happened upon this harem on Sunday around twilight. "The horses were really struggling with the biting flies," she added, which is often why they head to the surf's relief of saltwater and breezes. She shares this incredible footage, though it can be frustrating to watch as they do their best to deal with the unyielding flies.

But "Shorty"'s happy to report that the winds shifted east the following morning, and the harems returned to languishing in the beautiful, beachy evenings of Corolla.