Outer Banks Posts

Rusty’s Surf and Turf Announcements!
We’re firing up the smoker with a fresh batch of ribs today, alongside our mouthwatering daily specials! Come hungry for:
Starters:
• Crispy Brussels Sprouts with candied pork belly and a fig-balsamic drizzle
• Baked Brie with sweet blueberries, perfect for sharing
Dinner Specials:
• Caribbean-Spiced Swordfish with vibrant mango-papaya salsa, served with sticky rice and garlic green beans
• Passion Fruit-Glazed Bone-In Pork Chop with honey-horseradish polenta and wilted baby spinach
• Burgundy-Braised Beef with hearty root vegetables and creamy mashed potatoes (a nod to our “tender beef with red wine gravy” fans!)
• Grilled New York Strip with zesty Peruvian-style chimichurri, mashed potatoes, and garlic green beans
Join us tonight for bold flavors and good vibes at Rusty’s! #SurfAndTurf #playingwithfood

Join us for a one-night-only Wine Dinner featuring JUSTIN Vineyards, the celebrated winery from Paso Robles, California known for bold reds and elegant blends.

✨ Indulge in a 5-course chef’s tasting menu, perfectly paired with 6 exceptional wines—including the iconic JUSTIN ISOSCELES.

Guiding us through the evening is Erin Raspotnik, JUSTIN’s Senior Manager for the Carolinas, offering insight into each pour and the story behind this renowned winery.

📅 Don’t miss this elevated culinary experience.
📍 Limited seating available.
📞 Call 252-261-0277 to reserve your spot.
💵 $75 per person + tax & gratuity

🍇 Let your taste buds travel to the heart of Paso Robles—without ever leaving the Outer Banks.

We often get asked what will we see on the tour?
Well, horses 🐴 but… you may see Dolphins 🐬, ospreys, snakes 🐍😱 houses 🏠, and gosh knows what else!! It’s an ADVENTURE
Best rates in town!
Senior- 49.00
Adult- 52.00
12 under- 45.00
Tours starting tomorrow at 9:30!!

Whether you’re rolling into Duck for a beachy getaway or you’re one of our amazing locals, we’re serving up the freshest coastal flavors and handcrafted cocktails all week long!
Here’s when you can join us:
📅 Monday–Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📅 Thursday–Saturday:
➤ Lunch: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
➤ Dinner: 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📅 Sunday Brunch Vibes: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Reservations are highly recommended! Go to our website to book your table!

In addition to our wild horse adventures, we also point out other natural adventures along the way. Check out this great shot from Outer Banks Beyond -- if you are touring with us in the next several months, you will see this nest in the trees on your way to the beach. Listen carefully to your tour guide when they point it out, so you can get a bird's eye view.. (😁 ..get it?!)

Inner Circle is coming to Outer Banks Brewing Station this summer!

Kicking off the season on Sunday, June 1st, doors open at 8 PM and the show kicks off at 9 PM. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. We can’t wait to kick off the summer season with Inner Circle!

Get your tickets here! ➡ https://www.obbrewing.com/event/inner-circle-2/

Found this gem today. This goes back about 20 years, we used Suburban's for horse tours then. Times have changed, but the tours are still best on the beach, in our humble opnion!

When I first returned to Hatteras island from culinary training in Philadelphia, long before Rusty Surf and Turf, I landed at a spot called South Shore Grill. One night, I decided to share one of my favorite dishes as a special: beef bourguignon, a French farmhouse dish I love. It’s braised beef with pearl onions, beef marrow, and a rich red wine broth—comfort food with a fancy edge.
That evening a regular customer asked to see me, so I stepped into the dining room, which I’ve never enjoyed. He leaned in and said, “We don’t go for that chefy, saucy sauce stuff around here.” Ouch. That night, I sold maybe one plate—maybe none.
The next day, I rebranded it. I told the servers to pitch it as “tender beef with red wine gravy.” Same dish, different name. Sure enough, that same customer called me out again. This time, he grinned and said, “That was the best damn gravy I’ve ever had!” we also sold out.
It was a lightbulb moment: know your audience. I learned to balance the line between intriguing and familiar—what I call “optimally different.”
Tonight, I’m serving that same tender beef with red wine gravy as a special. Bon appétit!

There's a strong breeze of 23 knots from the SE. Anglers caught SHEEPSHEAD early. Water temp 68 degrees and clear despite wind chop. Low tides 8:44 a.m. and 9:19 p.m. High tide2:56 p.m. A lone bottlenose dolphin breaks the surface for a look around earlier this week.

Cue the sunshine & crank up the playlist 🎶
~ Welcome to WH075-Our Lighthouse ~
📍 Located in Corolla, Whalehead Beach community

This 5-bedroom beach retreat in Whalehead has all the good stuff:
✨ Private pool + hot tub
🏓 Game room with ping pong
🌊 Just 965 ft. to the beach
🛏️ Spacious layout for the whole crew
📍 Close to wild horses, lighthouse tours, and local bites

📅 Only 2 weeks left! June 7-14 *take 20% off | July 5-12
Now Booking 🔗 https://bit.ly/3WrufD1

Whether you're rolling into Duck for a beachy getaway or you're one of our amazing locals, we invite you to join us for the freshest coastal flavors and handcrafted cocktails all week long!
Here’s when you can join us:
📅 Monday–Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📅 Thursday–Saturday:
➤ Lunch: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
➤ Dinner: 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📅 Sunday Brunch Vibes: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
📍Reservations are highly recommended! ➡️ www.redskycafe.com

We’ve got new @roastchestnuts hats in the shop!

Our Ocracoke Artist Series is designed to support local artists by sharing sales profits. This photograph, “Wave Watcher” was captured by Robert Chestnut, who is our local school’s art teacher plus he’s our personal surf camp leader extraordinaire!

#surfocracoke #ridethewind

Come start your summer with us at Firetender and make sure to try our weekly cocktail. The Red, White and Boozy- The perfect Memorial Day cocktail, the perfect summer-time kick off, the perfect place to be!!🇺🇸
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Homemade vodka lemonade, layered with grenadine and blue raspberry!