About
What Sets Basnight’s Lone Cedar Café Apart
At Basnight’s Lone Cedar Café, a family owned and operated restaurant, we’re committed to serving the freshest Outer Banks seafood caught only in North Carolina waters. At Lone Cedar, you won’t find any frozen, imported or farm-raised seafood of any kind. Nor will you find any frozen meats or canned vegetables stored in chemical preservatives or any mass-produced desserts.
Here’s what you will find at the Lone Cedar…
- The best fresh-caught fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters—hand-selected by our fish monger and cleaned on premise in our fish-cleaning building. We even shed our own soft crabs in season.
- Quality meat products including USDA Prime Angus Beef raised on all-natural vegetarian feed that is free of hormones and antibiotics, and all-natural poultry and pork products from North Carolina farms.
- “Just-picked” vegetables from North Carolina farmers prepared simply and seasoned with fresh herbs picked from our own herb garden.
- Your favorite deep-fried selections prepared using an all-natural 100% soybean oil that is carb free with no cholesterol or trans fats.
- Delicious down home, favorite desserts handmade from scratch daily by our pastry chef.
- A 2,000-bottle traditional 55 degrees wine cellar.
- The Osprey Lounge, a favorite gathering spot for locals and visitors with live music regularly.
- A panoramic view of the Roanoke Sound from every seat—you can watch Lucy and Ricky, our resident osprey family, build their nest and raise their young, check the crabs in our shedders and enjoy gorgeous sunsets.
- An all-green restaurant to help preserve our environment.
- A gift shop offering treasures to take home as reminders of your wonderful vacation on the Outer Banks.
- Full-service Outer Banks catering.
- A heart-felt welcome from everyone at Lone Cedar that makes you feel like family.
FAQ
Can you see the water from your restaurant?
Yes, we have a view of the water from every table.
Where does your seafood come from?
All of our seafood comes from local fishermen and local seafood markets. We are dedicated to serving only fresh local seafood – never frozen or imported.
Do you take reservations?
We do not take reservations. If you have 10 or more people in your party, please call to put your name on our call-ahead list. While this is not a reservation, it will help us plan our seating to accommodate you as quickly as possible.
What is your price range for entrees?
Our dinner entrees range from $15 to $38.
What kind of payment do you take?
We accept cash, Visa, MC, Discover, American Express and travelers checks.
Do you serve alcohol?
Yes, we have a full ABC license. We serve beer, wine and liquor.
How close are you to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse?
Depending on traffic we are 45 minutes to a little more than an hour away from Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.
How close are you to the Elizabethan Gardens & The Lost Colony?
We are about 10 minutes away from the Gardens & The Lost Colony.
Where does the name Lone Cedar come from?
The name Lone Cedar comes from the Lone Cedar Hunt Club, a duck hunting club at the turn of the century that was located just across the street from our present location.
Is your restaurant kid friendly?
We are extremely kid friendly. We offer a special menu for the little ones, and our atmosphere is such that families with kids feel comfortable. The gardens outside are interesting to kids, and there’s plenty of room outside on the porches and grounds for them to explore before or after dinner.
Employment
We Are Hiring
We’re always seeking dedicated, hardworking professionals who bring both skill and a friendly attitude to our team.
Please submit your completed application to info@lonecedarcafe.com.
Gift Cards
- Thank you for choosing Lone Cedar gift cards!
- To purchase an e-gift card, use the button below.
- If you would prefer a hard copy gift card, email catering@lonecedarcafe.com and we will mail one to you. If you don’t want your gift card mailed we will keep it at the hostess stand for pick-up.