Black Pelican Seafood Company – Seafood
Steeped in coastal charm, this lively maritime destination welcomes guests with the comforting aroma of simmering Hatteras clam chowder and the briny scent of steaming mussels and clams. The kitchen crafts a spirited experience where indulgent "drunken" crab and baked brie share the table with crispy coconut shrimp and zesty stuffed jalapeños, creating a vibrant atmosphere perfect for a seaside feast. It is a place where the rustic soul of the shoreline comes alive through bold, coastal flavors and a warm, communal energy.
3848, North Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk, 27949 https://www.blackpelican.com/0Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Black Pelican Seafood Company
Dairy-Free at Black Pelican Seafood Company
Black Pelican Seafood Company in Kitty Hawk has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad, Soup du Jour and Bucket of Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Black Pelican Seafood Company
Black Pelican Seafood Company in Kitty Hawk has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad and Soup du Jour. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Black Pelican Seafood Company
Black Pelican Seafood Company in Kitty Hawk has 19 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Fishes - Tastefully Grilled, House Salad and Pelican's Housemade Crab Cakes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Black Pelican Seafood Company
Black Pelican Seafood Company in Kitty Hawk has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Classic Filet, Southern Fried Flounder and Shrimp and Crab Rangoon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Black Pelican Seafood Company
Black Pelican Seafood Company in Kitty Hawk has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad and Snow Crab Legs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Black Pelican Seafood Company
Black Pelican Seafood Company in Kitty Hawk has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad, Stella Artois Draft and Snow Crab Legs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Black Pelican Seafood Company
Black Pelican Seafood Company in Kitty Hawk has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including House Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Black Pelican Seafood Company
Black Pelican Seafood Company in Kitty Hawk has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad, Bucket of Fries and Kill Devil Coffee. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Black Pelican Seafood Company
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Tuna Tataké | 59.3 g | 43.2 g |
| Southern Fried Flounder and Shrimp | 4.7 g | 42.2 g |
| Dixie's Finest Shrimp & Grits | 30.4 g | 38.1 g |
| Stella Artois Draft | 15.8 g | 34.6 g |
| Baked Brie | 143.1 g | 27.2 g |
| Chesapeake Bay Pizza | 68.1 g | 24.5 g |
| Classic Filet | 9.5 g | 24.4 g |
| Greek Salad | 5.7 g | 24.2 g |
| Classic Pepperoni | 79.3 g | 23.5 g |
| Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallops | 39.2 g | 21.8 g |
| Crab Rangoon | 17 g | 18.4 g |
| Fried Okra | 6.4 g | 15.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Soup du Jour - $4: Ever changing variety of soups Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hatteras Clam Chowder - $4: Hearty broth style chowder with fresh caught clams Available at: dinner, lunch
- Drunken Crab - $13: Lump Crabmeat, cocktail veggies, Bloody Mary vinaigrette, crisp wonton strips Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- New England Mussels & Little Neck Clams - $10.25: Herb chardonnay broth, aromatic vegetables, garlic, bay leaf, baguette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Brie - $10.25: French brie, raspberry melba sauce, housemade pita points Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari - $11: Seasoned squid rings, lemon twist, housemade marinara Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Rangoon - $10: Deep fried wonton purses, lump crabmeat, cream cheese, sweet chili sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers - $9: Jalapeno peppers, zesty cream cheese, baked, tortilla chips, fresh salsa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Fried Shrimp - $11: Coconut encrusted shrimp, sweet chili sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pelican Wings - $9.25: Crispy fried chicken wings, choice of sauce, bleu cheese dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Tataké - $10.25: Sushi grade tuna, seaweed salad, flying fish roe, soy sauce, pickled ginger, wasabi, wonton strips Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Specialty Salads
- Caesar Salad - $8.25: Romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, housemade croutons, Parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad - $8.25: Feta, kalamata olives, pepperoncini, red onions, tomatoes, mixed greens, Greek vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nuts & Berries - $9.25: Romaine lettuce, candied nuts, fresh fruits and berries, balsamic vinaigrette, goat cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $5: Mixed greens and fresh vegetables Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Entrees
- Fresh Fishes - Tastefully Grilled - $24: Fresh cut fish filet served with garden rice and sautéed seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pelican's Housemade Crab Cakes - $29: Lump crab cakes, Tuscan remoulade, garden rice, fresh steamed green beans Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallops - $32: Sea scallops, maple pepper bacon, caramelized onion sweet thyme sauce, Kahlua mashed sweet potatoes, seasonal vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southern Fried Flounder and Shrimp - $27: NC flounder, shrimp, garden rice, fresh steamed green beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dixie's Finest Shrimp & Grits - $24: Shrimp, garlic, onions, tomatoes, Tabasco butter sauce, jalapeño cheese grits Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Filet - $36: 8 oz. beef tenderloin, smoked gouda mashed potatoes, fresh steamed green beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rack of Ribs - $29: Baby back pork ribs, Black Pelican barbecue sauce, smoked gouda mashed potatoes, fresh steamed green beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prime Rib (Captain's 16oz) - $32: Smoked gouda mashed potatoes, fresh steamed green beans, au jus Available at: dinner, lunch
Wood-Fired Gourmet Pizzas
- Classic Pepperoni - $13.25: Tomato sauce, pepperoni, house cheeses, oregano Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Pelican Pizza - $14.25: Tomato sauce, shrimp, Andouille sausage, sweet peppers, scallions, house cheeses, oregano Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chesapeake Bay Pizza - $15.5: Béchamel sauce, lump crabmeat, sweet corn, bacon, house cheeses, Old Bay Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Steamers
- Steamed Shrimp: 1/2 lb or 1 lb Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Steamed Clams (Dozen) - $13: Little neck clams served steamed
- Snow Crab Legs: 1/2 lb or 1 lb Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Side Orders
- Bucket of Fries - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Okra - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeno Cheddar Grits - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Kill Devil Coffee: Regular or Decaf Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- San Pellegrino
- Stella Artois Draft: 16 oz Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
Frequently Asked Questions about Black Pelican Seafood Company
- Is Black Pelican Seafood Company dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Black Pelican Seafood Company has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad, Soup du Jour and Bucket of Fries.
- What can I eat at Black Pelican Seafood Company on a dairy-free diet?
- House Salad, Soup du Jour and Bucket of Fries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Black Pelican Seafood Company have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including House Salad and Bucket of Fries.
- Is Black Pelican Seafood Company gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Black Pelican Seafood Company?
- Tuna Tataké, at roughly 43.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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