Ribeyes Steakhouse

I've been to QAR several times, for dinner, lunch and drinks. The food never disappoints and the…read moreservers are all friendly, knowledgeable and attentive without being overbearing. Two notable things: no fried foods, including fries, and all their beers on tap are from a local Morehead City brewery called Tight Lines Brewery. They have 8 taps. So there are IPA's, lagers and even a sour if that's your jam. Back to food, the one criticism I have is their potato salad. That doesn't live up to the rest of the place. Try the mahi, Rueben tuna, or Shrimp Mac and cheese. You won't be disappointed.

Stopped in for an appetizer since it was pouring rain outside. Got the hot crab dip and it was…read moredelicious! There is seating out on the deck but unfortunately didn't get to sit out there. There is a waterfront view also and that was nice to see. The restaurant itself isn't huge but the food was good, and it was a nice spot to stop into for a quick bite to eat!

View from the deck

Mahi Mahi tacos and pasta salad side

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The afternoon view from lunch

Clawson's 1905 Restaurant

3.9(352 reviews)

0.0 mi

Amazing food, properly sized portions EXCEPT for the insane onion rings. Bracelets are smaller…read more Crazy big. But bigger isn't better. Unless "bigger" is also the absolute best batter ever, and the onions are just-right textures. Ok, yeah, not "health food" so balance it out with the mahi dish, fabulous. You get MASSIVE onion rings, alongside a properly-sized Mahi with the best coconut mango rice and beans you will ever eat. We arrived 15 minutes before closing and felt badly until they also seated an 8-top with us and were super friendly and accommodating. Excellent. Wish we lived closer.

We have been to Clawson's maybe 40 times and always loved everything. We haven't been here since…read more2021. We were warned it had changed and not for the better. Last night my son and I got a shrimp platter and he got shrimp and calamari platter. Each platter was over $30. When our food arrived we were shocked. There was maybe 12 shrimp (maybe 5 calamari) and the rest of the plate was kettle chips and fries. My son was so angry he left for a long walk after we paid. I would be ashamed to charge someone that much money for mainly 95% fries/ chips and the rest just a tiny amount of seafood. I also order the Bahama mamma drink. It also had changed. I barely tasted the Myers dark rum. It was mostly fruit juice. Clawsons do better. We are not happy. Oh my husband of the fish and chips. He said it was mediocre.

Crab Dip

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Shortway Down East IPA

Dock House Restaurant

2.5(214 reviews)

0.0 mi

Dock House was a friend's pick because they cook everything in beef tallow, which was a huge plus…read morefor her since she has a soy allergy! The food was delicious, and we had a great view sitting out on the back deck. The restaurant itself could definitely use a little TLC, and it seemed like they may have been understaffed during our visit. It's seat-yourself, which has its pros and cons. Our waitress upstairs seemed to be running her legs off trying to keep up with everyone, so the service was a little slow--but she was clearly working hard! Overall, the prices felt appropriate, the food was good, and the view was a nice bonus. There's definitely some room for improvement with the atmosphere and staffing, but we'd give Dock House another shot!

We only had a half an hour to catch the ferry, and got wings and nachos in about ten minutes. The…read morenachos were amazing, fed seven adults. Excellent experience!

Shrimp basket

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Views from deck

Finz Grill & Eatery

3.1(195 reviews)

The hostess was completely uninterested in her job. We walked in and she didn't greet us or even…read moretalk. So I said "2" - she grabbed 2 menus. I asked if we could be seated outside - she just walked away towards the back so we followed. I think she was trained at Dicks Last Resort ;-) The waitress, on the other hand, was completely the opposite. Nice, attentive and professional. The food was hit or miss. We started with the crab dip. The dip wasn't bad - my husband really liked it. Said it came with toasted bread but it was untoasted white bread. Would have preferred crackers or something other than that. I wouldn't get it again. The flounder sandwich was excellent. Large, tender flounder. Fries were hot, crispy and not greasy. The shrimp melt was underwhelming. The shrimp were cooked well. The toasted hoagie was a plain, untoasted hot dog bun. Maybe they are against toasting?? The view from the back porch was amazing and the breeze was nice on a hot summer night.

We came here last night to have dinner since it was walking distance from our hotel. We sat…read moreoutside on the patio and our server was nice and attentive. I got the chicken wrap that came with chips and salsa. Everything was pretty bland. Salsa had no flavor and the chicken states it's grilled but it was shredded chicken instead. The other people in my party said their food was bland and did not have seasoning on there seafood. It's a disappointment as seafood restaurant with the price points they charge.

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Shrimp Burger & Fries

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Pina colada

Aqua Restaurant

4.5(207 reviews)

•$$$

The two of us visited on a Tuesday night around 6PM as a walk-in and were able to get a table on…read morethe patio. Definitely recommend reservations as the place filled up quickly. Good selection of local brews. We started with the Calabrian Hummus ($11) and it was a generous serving and my bride really liked the pita chips. For entrees, I went with the Seared Local Tuna ($27) and it was excellent. My bride went with the Fresh Catch Grouper ($34) and she enjoyed it but thought it was a little pricey for the serving size. She also commented she thought it would have better if the orzo was served warm along with the fish (it was chilled). Service from Ieisha was super friendly. We would love to come back again when in town!

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.

Ambiance

Crème brûlée

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Blue Moon Bistro

4.4(141 reviews)

Nice local establishment with excellent creative drinks and outstanding food. The grouper was well…read moreprepared and delicious. Very fresh and moist. The chef here really knows what they are doing. The drinks were creative and fun and it's my understanding is that they rotate out frequently. The service was excellent and very attentive.

This was a wonderful first time experience at Blue Moon Bistro! We had a quiet table for two on the…read morefront porch to celebrate our 25wedding anniversary The jalapeños brisket egg rolls, scallops, Burrata salad and Blackened Grouper feature were all amazing!! Our waitress Amber was also attentive and genuine. We were very pleased with every aspect of our time. We will definitely be back!!

An amazing place for dinner. Wow.

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French 1827 and Smokey Apricot Old Fashioned

Moonrakers

3.8(350 reviews)

•$$$

We were really appreciative of Moonrakers having quite a variety of items on their "Tween" menu…read more(between lunch and dinner). Everything was delicious and we had a great water view.

Food was delicious! We got clam chowder and the kalamari for appetizers, and the catch of the day…read more(red snapper with couscous) and the mahi for entrees. Pineapple mojito was *chef's kiss* It is a higher scale restaurant, so it was on the pricier side (both our entrees were in the $40s), but they were really good. Our server was really friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. He made every dish seem like a Michelin star plate. We sat outside right on the water. Highly recommend. It was gorgeous, and we saw dolphins.

Dinner area

Shrimp and grits

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Evening in the roof

Atlantic Beach Seafood and Fresh Market

4.3(39 reviews)

4.3 mi

I stopped to get some fish & chips here on a Sunday afternoon when so many other places were…read moreclosed. The fish was a flounder lightly cornmeal breaded and fried. It was delicious and not greasy at all. The fries and hush puppies were great as well.

We ordered a seafood boil to go and while the staff was very nice and the seafood was clearly very…read morefresh, there was FAR more potato than seafood or sausage. Yes, we dictated the amount of seafood we wanted but there was SUCH an abundance of potato and mushy overcooked bland corn that the whole thing was pretty unappealing. It was also very expensive for the amount of seafood actually in it. Would definitely go in for fresh fish and seafood to cook at home. Would not do a pre-ordered boil again.

Homemade potato salad

Grouper bite basket

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Beaufort Grocery

4.1(388 reviews)

We tried Beaufort Grocery Co. for Sunday brunch, and apparently everyone else had the same idea!…read more They open at 10, and there was already a line out the door right at opening with about a 45-minute wait for indoor seating. Since it's mid-August, we happily chose to wait for a table inside rather than brave the heat. While we waited, we hung out in the bar area. It's small but really cute and inviting, with a ton of fun drink options. I'm pregnant, so I went with one of their mocktails, and it was delicious! The food was absolutely worth the wait. The portions are HUGE, everything was cooked perfectly, and the pricing felt very reasonable for the amount and quality of food you get. Seating inside is definitely a little tight, but that's really the only downside we found. Overall, we had a great experience and honestly didn't mind the wait at all. If there's a line when you get there, I'd say stick it out, the brunch is worth it!

When I was told we were going to Beaufort grocery, I thought we were just going to have sandwiches…read moreor something. Boy was I surprised! We are outdoors on the patio and it turned into a beautiful evening. The server, Timmy, was a tentative and had great recommendations. He did very well with our group of eight we never had to wait, but he wasn't overly intrusive either. His recommendation for the tuna was spot on. It was a delicious meal. I will remember.

Pan Seared Duck Breast

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Front Street Grill

3.5(289 reviews)

0.2 mi

Sat at the bar inside for a drink and a snack. The oysters Rockefeller were good and loaded with…read moreParmesan cheese, they tasted just like pizza. The service was pretty slow considering it wasn't very busy inside. There is a big deck area outside that was pretty busy but not as nice as other options nearby.

The seafood here is fresh. The tuna taco we want a medium rare so the outside was grilled and…read morereally tasty. The fried banana sided with the taco also innovative The burger we want medium well and the fries are really good. It combines the crispy and soft and just use salt to add its flavor (although sided ketchup) The service is great as well.

The bar area

Grouper bites

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Gorgeous sunset

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Steve D.

4 years ago

Food was great, service was great. Highly recommended Ribeye Steaks, salad bar and baked potatoes are killer read more

Audrey A.

Elite 24

5 years ago

Food was excellent, service was excellent! I will be visiting this establishment again very soon! !

Ashley P.

9 years ago

Great food. Steak was on point. Atmosphere ... not so great. Atmosphere wouldn't keep me away.

Sidney T.

9 years ago

Only 6 items on the Sunday menu with only one steak choice. Overpriced.

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