Restaurants near Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge

4 restaurants available nearby

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1. 34° North Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1679)

Price: Expensive

• American • Beaufort / Morehead City

Booked 8 times today

Visitors, boaters, and locals alike will enjoy the premier waterfront dining destination on the Crystal CoastOur waterfront restaurant features locally inspired Eastern North Carolina cuisine with fresh local seafood, hand cut steaks, and seasonal ingredients. 34° North is renowned for its cuisine which is rooted in local farms and pristine waters.Our menus grant guests a passport to experience delicious locally inspired cuisine and hand-crafted specialty cocktails amidst a relaxed island setting overlooking Taylor’s Creek.34° North, serves breakfast, lunch, and upscale dinner daily.34° North captures the island ambiance unique to its Beaufort locale. Dine inside or on the outdoor patio, a covered open-air dining space overlooking Taylor’s Creek and Rachel Carson Reserve, home to over 30 amazing wild horses. The outstanding island views constantly change. Reservations are recommended at all times and outside seating is by request and is not guaranteed.

2. Cafe Pamlico

4.8

Exceptional(344)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Buxton

Booked 1 time today

Cafe Pamlico's mission is to provide a world class dining experience through exceptional food, outstanding detail oriented service, an inspired wine and cocktail program, and gracious attentive Southern hospitality. Our contemporary coastal cuisine is driven by locally sourced seafood, meats, and produce. Our menu changes frequently in accordance with the fresh ingredients our chefs discover on the island, most notably the fresh local seafood we feature. The fish we serve each evening is frequently taken from the nets of friends that very morning. We are committed to supporting local farmers and artisan food producers first, sustainable resources second, and organic third. The Cafe serves elegant gourmet dinners prepared by our world class chefs from four to seven nights each week, depending on season. Dinner reservations are highly recommended, as the restaurant is often filled to capacity by reservation. We are open to the public every morning for our famous casually elegant breakfasts, called "Best on the Outer Banks" by National Geographic Traveler. Cafe Pamlico is committed to extending gracious hospitality beyond the walls of our restaurant and into the community. We manage our organization in an ecologically sensitive and economically sustainable manner, driven by genuine concern for our environment and the jobs we create in our community, and always in accordance with the customer satisfaction policies of our business model. We invite you to learn more about Cafe Pamlico by downloading our current brochure, or by getting in touch with us. Whether dining in one of our intimate well appointed dining rooms, at our elegant copper topped bar, or al fresco on one of our soundfront decks, you will experience exceptional food and service which the Times of London described as "Fabulous" while surrounded by the natural beauty and grandeur of the Pamlico Sound and the Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

3. Aqua Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(2800)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Beaufort / Morehead City

Booked 12 times today

**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!

4. Blue Moon Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(553)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Beaufort / Morehead City

Booked 14 times today

BLUE MOON BISTRO of Beaufort, NC; Casual fine dining experience with superb service team, a creative and well-stocked bar, & TWO chefs sharing in our culinary leadership of French/American cuisine.CHEF JAYSON FOSTER graduate of CCCCP; Culinary Arts student who studied in France under two-starred Michelin Chef Marc Meurin. A stalwart on the Beaufort Food Scene, Jayson has cooked at Chef’s 105, Circa 81, and at Aqua, where he was the Chef for 10 years. In 2012, Jayson and team won the Fire on the Docks Competition in Wilmington, NC.CHEF JOSH MACKLIN, Honors graduate of CCCCP, Josh ALSO went to France to study with two-starred Michelin Chef Marc Meurin. Josh joined Floyd’s 1921 as banquet chef. He has worked at Circa 81 as Chef/Restaurant Manager for 10 years. He then joined the Oysters and Pearls group, opening Catch 109 and Executive Chef for Table 9. Josh loves how food brings together families and friends. He is a proud believer of food being a bond we all share. Bon Appetit!

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Lynda
South Carolina •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
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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Aqua RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Beaufort / Morehead City
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4.7
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NaomiVIP
Coastal North Carolina •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Food was delicious! Service was great! Wait staff was friendly and attentive. Beautiful restaurant.
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34° North RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Beaufort / Morehead City
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4.7
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JohnVIP
East Tennessee •12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 Jan 2025
Great food and service . They also have a good French wine selection.
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Blue Moon BistroPrice: Expensive• French American• Beaufort / Morehead City
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4.8
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IvyVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 Dec 2024
It was fabulous! We are visiting Nags Head with my parents and made a special trip to Cafe Pamlico for brunch to celebrate my dads birthday. Everyone had great time!
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Cafe PamlicoPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Buxton
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4.8

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4 restaurants available nearby

1. 34° North Restaurant

2. Cafe Pamlico

3. Aqua Restaurant

4. Blue Moon Bistro

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