Chill waterfront dining in Beaufort. The view from the tables on the outdoor deck was great. We had…read morea really sweet server who took care of our special requests. All of the food was really good. My Mahi Mahi tacos were flavorful, with a good sized portion of fish. My son had the seared ahi salad which was beautifully presented. They have a full bar, with local beer selections.

Was in town and was brought by a local since we were trying various places I hadn't been in town…read moreyet on my other visits. The staff was pleasant upon entry as well as throughout the visit. The food was plentiful and good. Maybe it was the time of day, but the ambience is fairly lackluster and it reminded me of a peppier room at a VFW. I don't live locally, so possibly at night time it's got a different vibe with more people, so I looked towards the other reviews for a more well-rounded opinion:

I came back for their Bloody Mary, and we ended up staying for lunch. The service was great and the…read moreview is hard to beat. I ate the shrimp bake from the starters menu and it was perfect for lunch and was so tasty. If you go, ask if they're seating in the Sky Bar; they didn't offer and it's amazing up there! A star was taken off for that reason, as well as water on the floor that no one bothered to clean up, and the BM was $19!!!

Great food and atmosphere here…read more Service was outstanding We will come back Great view of the waterfront

For my 300th review of 2025, I get to update my review of Beaufort Grocery. Beaufort Grocery is in…read morethe historic district of Beaufort, NC. The building was once Owen's Grocery store and is now a casual restaurant. They serve sandwiches and salads for lunch, but the dinner menu is closer to fine dining. I highly recommend making reservations if you are going for dinner, as it is a very popular place, even in the off-season. Reservations are not taken for the Sunday brunch, so I made sure to get there early to be first in line. On my recent visits, the restaurant was decorated for the holidays, so that was fun. It is small inside, but in warmer weather, there are outside tables. Alex took care of me at dinner. He was very welcoming, friendly, and could answer all my questions. He was very attentive and made sure my iced tea was always full. I went with the special for the night. I ordered the ribeye special without realizing it was 20 ounces. Thankfully, my appetite was good that night. It came with brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes. I did get dessert too, and that was a chocolate peanut butter pie. That took me two days to finish. At brunch, my waitress was friendly and went over all the specials. I had a green apple mocktail, the #18 poached and stacked. I did the mini sweet potato biscuits as well so it was a lot of food. Alex, from dinner, saw me and asked me about my trip, so it was nice to see him again, and I thought it was nice that he remembered my plans. I will be dining here at least once on future trips to Beaufort, NC.

What a fabulous lunch spot! Beaufort grocery was kind to host a larger sized party for us for lunch…read morewhile in town for a friend's wedding. The bridal party along with a few others met here for lunch and they were able to seat us outside rather quickly by putting tables together which was so kind. All of us enjoyed our drinks. I had the spicy margarita and it was delish! I split the special sandwich of the day with my friend and had the broccoli salad on the side. Both were super fresh and everyone else enjoyed their meals as well! No complaints on the service or food. The outside patio was perfect for the spring weather we were enjoying!

Food is amazing; fresh and local ingredients. Staff is happy and say it's a joy to work there. The…read moresunset vibes and view from inside and out are memorable. The new owners have taken the food and experience to the next level. Thank you!!!!

Great atmosphere and gorgeous view. Good service inside, at the bar and on the deck. Nice choice of…read moremeals and sides, and yummy food and drinks; always delicious!

Went with some coworkers on a weeknight and they were able to accommodate the 8 of us pretty…read morequickly (no reservations are taken). Staff is very helpful and courteous. The food was brought out nice and hot and cooked pretty much to perfection. The chocolate cake desert was delicious too. Being that it was a weeknight it wasn't too crowded and the ambiance was nice and quiet, tables were clean and presentable, we were a set up short but the staff were quick to get the place setting to us. Drinks were great too no complaints there either. This place is certainly a great option if you are looking for something not too touristy and want to have a nice night out in Morehead City I would definitely suggest giving this place a try.

Really cute place with separate bar and dining area. Dining area has sit at oyster bar and plenty…read moreof quaint seating. Scooter was a really good server. Prime rib crostini was very tasty, Honey pecan shrimp was sooo delicious. Potato puree very smooth and flavorful. Brussels sprouts were beautiful and delicious.

Great food - great atmosphere. Family friendly , couples…read moreand of course New Year's Eve! Special shout out to Missy for taking care of us!

The restaurant is located inside the Beaufort Hotel. The food here is excellent and the waitstaff…read moreare extra nice. I highly recommend this restaurant and outside has a beautiful view and breeze. The inside restaurant is very nice

Came in with a group of 11 on a Wednesday night and was sat almost immediately. The restaurant…read morewasn't completely full, but it also wasn't empty, so to be sat so quickly was a major win! Our server was so so sweet from the moment she introduced herself to the time we left, so 10/10 to her for her service! (Sorry, can't recall her name) Food came out pretty quickly, but to me the flavors were underwhelming. I had the seafood bisque and fried shrimp platter with seasonal veggies and yams. The seafood bisque was soooo delicious but I wasn't impressed because I didn't get one shrimp nor scallop in my cup, though the description said they were in there. The batter on the fried shrimp had too much of a beer/wheat-y taste for me but the shrimp were a nice size and held the batter well. The yams were my fave. One thing I was sad about is that this place doesn't do anything raw. Being so close to water, all I wanted was some yummy raw oysters, but a friend got them "lightly" steamed and said they were acceptable.

The outside doesn't look like much , but the food and service here is AMAZING ! i highly recommend…read morethe balsamic fig dressing for the salad. it was certainly one of the best salad dressings i've ever had in my 25 years of life lol. Our waitress was so nice and assisted my girlfriend's mom is picking out a meal she would enjoy. Food came out at a wonderful time and we did not have to wait long at all. Beautiful inside , full of beachy blackbeard decor. 10/10 recommend this place ! P.S. the earl grey creme brûlée is to DIE for.

Clawson's used to be a post office and I like the way that they kept the service windows, scales…read moreand other things that now are just memories of the past. This restaurant was busy, however we could still carry on conversations and hear each other from across the table. This is definitely a nice place for a casual date night or an evening out with your family. I ordered the crabcake sandwich. My boyfriend had the mahi-mahi and my son ordered the fish and chips. The portions were a very good size and we were grateful that we had not ordered starters. Never have I ever seen so much food on a fish and chips platter. My crabcake sandwich was very good. The sandwich was so flavorful due to the mixed greens tomato slices and remoulade sauce. My boyfriend really liked the mahi-mahi with the mango salsa, coconut, jasmine rice, and steamed vegetables. Has came with thinly sliced carrots and string beans. My son had the fish and chips.... Really fish and chips. This is the first time I've ever been somewhere where they don't give you fish and french fries.

Had a great experience with family visiting from out of state. After reading mixed reviews, we…read moretried anyway and was not disappointed. On our table was the ever popular Blowing Rock Burger, a fresh tasting Mahi Mahi, a blackened mahi with mango salsa, sweet chili sauce coconut jasmine rice and vegetables, shrimp and grits, salad with steamed shrimp, but the show stopper had to be the Shrimp Mac & Cheese, a four-cheese cream sauce over cavatappi pasta with bacon & scallions & topped with fried shrimp. The breading was light and crisp and complemented the four cheeses so nicely.

We chose Aqua Restaurant for our anniversary dinner, guided by the kind of recommendations that…read morematter most: a local in the know and a friend who never tires of Beaufort. Aqua announces itself quietly, and even our brief misstep on arrival felt intentional an elegant sign gently redirecting us around back, where we later realized there's a convenient entrance directly across from the parking lot. A small discovery we tucked away for our next visit. From the moment we stepped inside, the hospitality set the tone. The host greeted us with genuine enthusiasm and an ease that made it clear he knew exactly why we were there. His warmth felt celebratory without being performative, just right. We were led to our table and introduced to Iesha, whose presence defined the evening. Iesha guided us through the menu with confidence and care, highlighting a thoughtful anniversary tradition: a complimentary glass of champagne or crème brûlée. We happily chose both. She struck that elusive balance of attentiveness and restraint present when needed, graciously invisible when not allowing the evening to unfold at its own pace. Our table sampled a range of the menu. The rare curry-seared local tuna arrived with curry riced cauliflower and traditional accompaniments unexpected in flavor but satisfying nonetheless. The The special for that evening, was rich and comforting. Even the simplest order, the kids' shrimp and fries was met with enthusiasm from our youngest diner, always a good sign. Aqua delivers food that is thoughtful, distinctive, and well-suited for a celebration. It's the kind of place that feels special without trying too hard a reliable choice for marking a meaningful moment. And when you go, do yourself a favor and ask for Iesha. She's the kind of server who turns a good dinner into a memorable one.

Visiting Beaufort, NC with friends and when we ate at Clawson's for lunch, we were told that their…read moresister restaurant, Aqua was excellent. We dined at Aqua this evening and were not disappointed! Everything was excellent and they treated my shellfish allergy with much care and attention. The server was friendly and excited about all of the food. The small plates are a wonderful idea and although what they consider "small", the flavor and size were perfect for us. Two in our party had the small plate Filet over Truffle dusted hash browns (yummy) while another member had the clams in saffron sauce that was amazing. Another member asked to substitute the Grouper on the Crab Cake small plate which was no problem for the kitchen and wonderful tasting. We had Creme Brulee and Chocolate Mousse for dessert and both were awesome. We will definitely return to this restaurant in the future.

been to several seafood markets in Morehead city and Beaufort, and I have to say Outerbanks offer…read morethe freshest cherry stones and also with the best prices!

Good seafood, prices in line with other markets. Very helpful in helping pack up seafood for travel.read more