Longtime locals Fran and Lance Marler open Black Flag Galley scratch kitchen in Kitty Hawk

By on August 20, 2026

 

Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce

The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of Black Flag Galley, a scratch kitchen located at 3701 N. Croatan Highway in Kitty Hawk.

Chamber Board Chair and Peak Resources Administrator Melissa Harrison welcomed Chamber members, board representatives, SPARC Committee members, and community supporters who gathered to mark the occasion alongside owners Fran and Lance Marler, who cut the ribbon together.

Fran and Lance are longtime Outer Banks locals who’ve worked at restaurants throughout the area and know their way around a kitchen. The name Black Flag Galley draws on the maritime tradition of the galley, the ship’s kitchen where the crew is fed and taken care of during a long day at sea.

Fran and Lance have brought that same spirit to their new spot, turning out bowls, salads, seafood and handhelds, all made fresh from scratch and ready to eat in or take to go.

For more information, visit Black Flag Galley at 3701 N. Croatan Highway in Kitty Hawk or or check out their website at https://blackflaggalleyobx.com/  Special posted daily on the Facebook page.

 

See what people are saying:

  • BigFan

    I discovered Black Flag a few weeks ago and have been back multiple times. The food is fresh, excellent and reasonably priced. Fran and her staff are super nice.
    This is the kind of order ahead or eat-in bowl/salad place that I believe we need here!

    August 20, 2026 @ 2:19 pm