A beloved Outer Banks family restaurant perched on Roanoke Sound, where four generations of local fishing heritage meets upscale coastal dining. Watch osprey nest from the panoramic windows while savoring daily-caught local seafood and enjoying spectacular sunsets from the Osprey Lounge. Recognized as one of the top Outer Banks catering companies and recommended by many local wedding planners and event coordinators. Features CIA-trained chefs.
🍽️Restaurant
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe
Where Outer Banks fishing heritage meets fine dining
Nags Head, NC
$$$SoutheastCP
The Crabby Take
Crabby Pilot's take
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📖 The Story
Opened in 1996 by Marc and Sandy Basnight with daughters Vicki and Caroline, continuing four generations of Outer Banks fishing family tradition. The Basnights, Midgetts, and Tilletts all made their livings harvesting the daily catch. Now run daily by Caroline and Vicki.
🦀 Where It Comes From
Fresh Outer Banks seafood caught in local waters and brought to their docks daily by local fishermen, then cleaned and prepared on-site. Vegetables from NC farms and herbs grown in their own chemical-free garden.
