On Such a hot summer day, I needed ice cream. This place was a rec from a local tour guide who said…read morethis place was voted best ice cream in the state recently. Not sure if this was a gimmick but I still checked it out. Verdict isss I loved it! There was a line but it ran quickly. I got two cones with two scoops each for about $11? Great pricing and great portions. Best treat and a hot day like this. I would definitely go back !

The ice cream was ok, but this is the 2nd time I have been in here in the past 3 or 4 months, and…read morethis time, I brought out of town guests. Both times, the young, dark-haired young person (female) was downright surly. One time, maybe a bad day. Still no excuse. Today, mean looks, not friendly, didnt answer when spoken to. My sister noticed right away. The other young lady was nice. They close at 5:30, and we came in around 5:20, only ordered ice cream, and were out by 5:30. I will never set foot in here and pay the high prices for so -so ice cream again, let alone bring visitors. I don't mind paying higher prices for great ice cream, especially the few times I let myself indulge, but to get mean looks and act like my guests and I are a nuisance is inexcusable . We had just eaten at Queen Anne's Revenge, and the young college student who waited on us there was the nicest, most helpful young man I had had as a waiter in a long time. He got a nice tip. Beaufort Creamery will never get another penny from me. I wouldn't take ice cream from there if they were giving it away. Please learn some manners, young lady. You are young and could be beautiful if you smiled and had a personality, but you have a lot to learn.

This place is excellent, plus they have dairy free options!! Definitely try it out! Lots to choose…read morefrom and great service!

Oh wow!!! So delicious. Ice cream was so creamy and just pure bliss. The peanut butter cookie dough…read morewas just wonderful. Highly recommend.

We try to stop in here before leaving the beach. This time I tried the key lime pie ice cream. Oh…read moremy it was so good!! Friendly staff and great ice cream!! Can't wait to stop by again and try a different flavor!

Best ice cream at the beach! The staff is friendly. The store is filled with candy and fudge.read more

This is a place that I end up every trip to Beaufort since my friend who lives here come here often…read morebecause it's one of their favorite places. It's a wine bar and they have a small store, along with the stage for live music, but overall it has a nice chill ambience with some great bartenders and very favorable prices on all of the adult beverages that you can order up along with a small collection of food offerings. The staff is always super pleasant and you feel like you've known them even though you just met them.

Fun coffee shop/wine bar. The coffee shop side has lots of treats and speciality coffee drinks…read moreavailable and the bar side has a wine shop. This is a good stop during the day and is family friendly. At night time there is live music and pizza available.

Drop what you're doing and make a reservation. Then go here. This place is amazing…read more The drinks are fantastic. The food is delicious. It's a little crowded, but that's only because every seat in the house has someone in it tantalizing their tastebuds. I don't think you can go wrong with anything you order here. Just awesome. Keep up the great work!!!

We returned to Blue Moon Bistro this week and again had a wonderful meal! Judy was our server again…read moreand she remembered us. The food was outstanding and the evening very enjoyable. I had the Filet Mignon over sweet potato mash with snap peas and my husband had the Duck Confit. For dessert we had a rich chocolate brownie with ice cream. All was very delicious. We will definitely return in the future.

Big Daddy Grocery can be a bit intimidating, I'm not going to lie. Every time I visit Beaufort and…read moreventure off of the waterfront for something, I pass by this place and tend to be reminded of several "stab and grab" convenience stores during my travels, but during the day, I decided that I would give this place a try... plus I had hubs with me so I felt a bit safer. Honestly, this was a fun convenient store that made me question my first judgement. I probably wouldn't venture here at night alone, but during the day, it had all of the things we needed: paper towels, ice, and some snacks. Nothing special about Big Daddy's, except maybe the name, and the Christmas decor on the outside, but it did meet our needs on this Sunday afternoon in Beaufort.

The best store in Beaufort and he people who work there are so kind and friendly . I love to get my…read morebait and tackle from them!

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.

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!