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**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!
Informazioni aggiuntive
Stile
Cucina informale
Prezzo
Fino a 30 $
Tipi di Cucina
Americana contemporanea, Fusion / Eclettica, Crostacei
Accesso per disabili, Banchetti, Bar con licenza liquori, Bar/Lounge, Birra, Cocktail, Da asporto, Non fumatori, Opzioni senza glutine, Patio/Posti all'aperto, Senza diritto di tappo, Servizi gender-neutral, Stanza Privata, Vino
Piatti preferiti
Menu
Il menu di Aqua Restaurant è stato aggiornato l'ultima volta in data 18/01/2025.
We welcome you to experience Aqua, where we believe dining out should be both memorable and fun. Executive Chef Jon McGregor and Chef de Cuisine Hannah Minter are proud to use local seafood, meats and produce wherever possible, including: Blue Ocean Seafood, Bogue Sound Seafood, Merrell Farms, and Harlowe Custom Micro Greens. Our wine and martini lists are created with the same focus on the unexpected. Tonight, dine with a curious spirit and experience Aqua!
tapas
french toast9,00 USD
Grand Marnier-vanilla bean battered, house cured bacon, chai maple syrup
choose a sample of three of the above house made confections
add to any dish
CAB petite filet25,00 USD
crab cake23,00 USD
local catch (market)
grilled shrimp13,00 USD
two large sea scallops23,00 USD
Cosa dicono 2.828 persone
Le recensioni di Aqua Restaurant delle persone che hanno visitato e mangiato al ristorante. In base alla valutazione recente.
Valutazione complessiva e recensioni
Le recensioni possono essere scritte solo da utenti che hanno mangiato in questo ristorante
4.9
4,9 in base alle valutazioni recenti
4,9Cibo
4,9Servizio
4,8Atmosfera
4,6Rapporto qualità-prezzo
Rumorosità • Moderata
Molto apprezzato per
Costa del North Carolina
Miglior rapporto qualità-prezzo
Costa del North Carolina
Innovativo
Costa del North Carolina
Cucina salutare
Costa del North Carolina
Tra i migliori del quartiere
Costa del North Carolina
Ideale per vini pregiati
2.828 Recensioni
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Utente OpenTable VIP
Raleigh1 recensione
5.0
Visitato il giorno 26 settembre 2020
Complessivo 5
Cibo 5
Servizio 5
Atmosfera 5
A consistent favorite!
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Utente OpenTable
Wilmington6 recensioni
5.0
Visitato il giorno 11 agosto 2018
Complessivo 5
Cibo 5
Servizio 5
Atmosfera 5
Favorite spot in beaufort!!
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ERIC VIP
Las Vegas11 recensioni
5.0
Visitato 5 giorni fa
Complessivo 5
Cibo 5
Servizio 5
Atmosfera 5
A favorite in Beaufort ! A great staff and super talented bartenders are just the beginning of a super experience. Chefs Hannah and Jon create spectacular dishes, creativity is through the roof. Flavors and textures are amazing ! Truly a gem of the area that would rival any 5star restaurant in NYC !!
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Terri
Charlotte1 recensione
5.0
Visitato 6 giorni fa
Complessivo 5
Cibo 4
Servizio 4
Atmosfera 4
Excellent food and beautiful restaurant. Service was great. Would definitely recommend
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paige
Anchorage9 recensioni
5.0
Visitato 6 giorni fa
Complessivo 5
Cibo 5
Servizio 5
Atmosfera 5
Delicious food. Excellent service. We enjoy getting small plates and sharing. The small plate is plenty of food!
Delicious deserts
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Bob
Raleigh8 recensioni
5.0
Visitato il giorno 19 aprile 2025
Complessivo 5
Cibo 5
Servizio 5
Atmosfera 5
Great experience, amazing service and amazing food...Definitely recommend this restaurant...Best restaurant we experienced....
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Tammy
Georgia costier3 recensioni
5.0
Visitato il giorno 12 aprile 2025
Complessivo 5
Cibo 5
Servizio 5
Atmosfera 5
The BEST place to eat in Beaufort! The service, food, and cocktails are amazing!
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Melissa VIP
Greensboro7 recensioni
5.0
Visitato il giorno 11 aprile 2025
Complessivo 5
Cibo 5
Servizio 5
Atmosfera 5
All four of us had wonderful meals. Perfect place to go while visiting Beaufort. We sat inside due to the weather but next time I’ll shoot for the big screened in porch.
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Kimberly
Raleigh6 recensioni
5.0
Visitato il giorno 10 aprile 2025
Complessivo 5
Cibo 5
Servizio 5
Atmosfera 5
Always a lovely dining experience. Excellent cocktails and wine selection, varied and delicious food options, and a delightful staff. Always a favorite of ours when we’re in town’
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David
Washington DC8 recensioni
5.0
Visitato il giorno 10 aprile 2025
Complessivo 5
Cibo 5
Servizio 5
Atmosfera 5
The food was exceptional, the service and friendliness of the staff super. Thanks for a great evening out in Beaufort!
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FAQ
Aqua Restaurant offre il servizio da asporto, che puoi ordinare chiamando il ristorante al numero (252) 728-7777.
Aqua Restaurant è stato valutato con 4,9 stelle da 2828 utenti OpenTable.
Sì, di solito è possibile prenotare questo ristorante scegliendo data, orario e numero di persone su OpenTable.
Americana contemporanea, Fusion / Eclettica, Crostacei
Stile
Cucina informale
Dress code
Abbigliamento Casual
Parking details
Parcheggio privato
Opzioni di pagamento
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jon McGregor
Altro
Accesso per disabili, Banchetti, Bar con licenza liquori, Bar/Lounge, Birra, Cocktail, Da asporto, Non fumatori, Opzioni senza glutine, Patio/Posti all'aperto, Senza diritto di tappo, Servizi gender-neutral, Stanza Privata, Vino