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Aqua Restaurant, Beaufort, NC

Aqua Restaurant

4.7
4.7
2805 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
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Booked 7 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
**Only in Beaufort, NC** Executive Chef Jon McGregor’s menu is created to bring you the freshest seasonal items available presented with a creative touch. Aqua’s small plates offer you an exciting array of tastes in
"just right” portions, ideal for passing around the table or enjoying two or three as a full meal. Aqua’s Big Plates feature the freshest local seafood and premier meats, as well as local produce. Aqua prides itself on offering fresh, local products and supporting our local fisherman and farmers.

Enjoy our upscale bar offerings, including specialty cocktails and expansive wine list.

Enjoy your experience in our Dining Room or on our comfortable, breezy screened-in porch. Please take care to select the dining area of your choice when making reservations.

We can’t wait to serve you soon. Cheers for now!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Fusion / Eclectic, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 17:30–20:30 Fri, Sat 17:30–21:00
  • Phone number
    (252) 728-7777
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jon McGregor

What 2,805 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aqua Restaurant in Beaufort is a standout dining spot with "outstanding food," "exceptional service," and a "relaxing atmosphere." Guests rave about the "amazing crème brûlée," "heavenly petite filet," and "creative craft cocktails." The attentive staff, including noted hosts like Quinton and servers like Ayesha, enhance the dining experience, making it a "favorite go-to" for many.
2,805 Reviews
  1. Susan

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience, great waiter and delicious food.

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  2. Dr. John

    VIP

    New York City

    90 reviews

    5.0

    90 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again - fabulous , fabulous, fabulous!! Quentin greats us with a smile !! the food the drinks the service - all excellent!!

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  3. Brenda

    Wilmington

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. We tried a new item being offered, the beef bourguignon. It was rich, tender, and wonderful.

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  4. Cynthia

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love coming here!!! It’s one of our favorite go-to’s for a delicious dinner in Beaufort. Highly recommend!!!!

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  5. Jeff

    Wilmington

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a date night with my beautiful wife! We enjoyed the tuna, cheese plate, pear salad, and of course… the big plates with tender steak. I chose the crab cake with mine and my wife had the grilled shrimp. We ended our delicious dinner with the creme brûlée! We live in Beaufort and always enjoy our Aqua dates!

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  6. Michael

    VIP

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the grouper special and it was delicious! And the serving size was just right!

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  7. jessamine

    Wilmington

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 15 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Aqua is ALWAYS consistently delicious, with great service and most friendly staff and service. This is the best of Beaufort, for sure.

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  8. Cathy

    Naples

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Although Aqua has always been one of our favorite restaurants in the area, we left feeling let down. We had been looking forward to some of the dishes we previewed on Aqua's website. Unfortunately, the majority of them were not offered on the restaurant's current, somewhat limited, menu. (Our server laughed it off and simply said the website menu was "out of date"). That said, my grouper (the seafood special) was good, although consistent with the 'small plate' offering, it is quite a small portion. The pork egg roll tapa was overcooked and a bit tough. The Seafood Noodle Bowl was truly disappointing. Small portions of scallops, shrimp, and tuna are served swimming in broth - making the dish more like a big bowl of soup than a 'noodle bowl'. Hardly worth the $41 price. Serving it with chopsticks will remain a mystery. Overall, Aqua's former excellence has been replaced by dishes that don't quite live up to their reputation and seem overpriced. In short, there are many excellent restaurants to choose from in Beaufort. It will be a while before we return to Aqua.

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  9. Lynda

    Charleston

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We LOVED our experience tonight! Husband had the Banana Bread Old Fashioned and I had The Rendezvous. Both were great! Catch of fresh grouper was scrumptious. Service from Susan was efficient and perky. Will be back!

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  10. Victoria

    VIP

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful! Our server Ayesha was incredible, and the tapas were outstanding!

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FAQs

Aqua Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (252) 728-7777.

Aqua Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 2805 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
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At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Aqua Restaurant

114 Middle Lane, Beaufort, NC 28516

Additional information

  • Area
    Beaufort / Morehead City
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 17:30–20:30 Fri, Sat 17:30–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Fusion / Eclectic, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jon McGregor
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    Gluten-free Options
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