Aqua Restaurant and Spa - Duck, NC

Name: Aqua Restaurant and Spa - Duck, NC
Address: 1174 Duck Rd, Duck, NC, United States, 27949
Telephone: (252) 261-9700
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1408 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Oct 13, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Great for scenic views
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

Due to limited capacity for indoor dining, please contact us for reservations.
Outdoor seating is available on a first come basis.

Summertime has arrived! Live music nightly on our waterfront lawn!

The most beautiful waterfront restaurant in Duck on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, offering fresh regional cuisine in a casual, yet elegant setting. Now in our 16th season, we applaud our outstanding staff for their commitment to providing an exceptional experience for every AQUA guest.

Our Chef creates exquisite specialty dishes using locally caught fish and seafood, locally farmed seasonal ingredients, and all-natural meats. Carefully chosen innovative wine, craft beer, and cocktail lists perfectly complement Chef’s savory creations. Our desserts are made in house from the freshest ingredients, so it’s okay to try all of them!

Gorgeous sunsets, live music, and good times with friends and family make AQUA the place where delicious food and beautiful memories happen.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Wed–Sun 11:00 am–8:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(252) 261-9700
Website
http://aquarestaurantobx.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Cory Bryant
Private party facilities
Overlooking the Currituck Sound, with an amazing view. Sunsets light up the sky every evening. Waterfront decks and bar provide an unforgettable event on the water, in the quaint village of Duck on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Typically, private events are not available April thru October. Please contact for prospective availability.

Location
1174 Duck Rd, Duck, NC 27949
Neighborhood
Duck
Cross street
Route 12 North<br />Additional parking available after 5pm at Urban Cottage
Parking details
Parking in front of restaurant and across the street. Overflow allowed at Scarborough Faire Shops.
Entertainment
Live music on our waterfront deck in season performed by local artists in a variety of styles.Select weekends during the off season we bring live music into the bar.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,408 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Coastal North Carolina
Great for scenic views
Coastal North Carolina
Contemporary American
Outer Banks
Best Overall
Outer Banks
Best Food
Outer Banks
Best Service
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Best Ambiance
Outer Banks
Best Value
Outer Banks
Healthy
Outer Banks
Good for special occasions
Outer Banks
Lively
Outer Banks
Most Booked

1,408 Reviews

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Matt
Omaha
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great atmosphere and service. Dinner was delicious and came out quick.
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Lorel
Washington DC
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our OBX favorites. Food, drinks and service are always fabulous.
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Martha
Richmond
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Brian, our server, was top notch! Food was amazing! Whipped goat cheese, a first and delicious! Salmon and chicken were outstanding.
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Gina
Alabama
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter was tops!! Food was amazing! Loved everything about it!!
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Elizabeth
Washington DC
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Aqua is our favorite restaurant in Duck. We spend 4-5 weeks down here each year, and always make sure we have at least one meal there. The food is consistently great, and the service is warm & friendly.
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Lynn
Western NC
21 reviews
vip
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to celebrate my birthday this week. The food was pretty good. I had a harvest salad with an addition of chicken. He had the duck. We also had a crab dip appetizer that was very tasty. The portions were not huge (actually were a little small, except for the appetizer) and the chicken was a little bit dry. Not enough to send it back, but enough to go "hmm, wish it was not cooked quite so done"). The staff (particularly Valerie) were attentive and personable. We did not have to ask for drink refills and she asked us about dessert. (Sometimes, not here, you go and they obviously don't want to even offer dessert b/c they want you to go home so they can have the table.) Valerie did not rush us or make us feel anything but welcome! So if the portions were a tad bigger and/or my chicken not have been a little dry, this would have been a 5 star review. I'd give it a 4 and a half. :-)
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Chris
Wilmington
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant for a sunset dinner or a relaxing lunch. Food for both lunch and dinner were great. Dinner menu is the same as in years past, however was still well received by our group. JB is a great server and it was nice to see the continuity there. This was our first time having lunch at Aqua, and we will be back as everyone enjoyed their meal. Cheesesteaks and fish and chips were the main orders. Erin was our lunch server. I have been coming to the OBX for 20 years and eat out at least 6 or 7 times each year. I also have 35 years in the restaurant industry, and Erin, without a doubt is the best server I have ever had the pleasure of taking care of us. I really cannot say enough about how fantastic she is at her job! Friendly, pleasant, funny, just all the adjectives apply to Erin!
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shaara
Washington DC
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and cocktails were terrific. We had the catch of the day and it was cooked to perfection.
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Cara
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best server!!!! Loved the cocktails and crab soup was delicious!
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Thomas
Washington DC
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Aqua is one of our favorite restaurants and never disappoints. The service and food are always top notch.
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FAQs

Aqua Restaurant and Spa - Duck, NC is rated 4.7 stars by 1408 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Oct 13, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Google Map for Aqua Restaurant and Spa - Duck, NC

1174 Duck Rd, Duck, NC 27949

Additional information

Cross street
Route 12 North<br />Additional parking available after 5pm at Urban Cottage
Neighborhood
Duck
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Wed–Sun 11:00 am–8:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking in front of restaurant and across the street. Overflow allowed at Scarborough Faire Shops.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Cory Bryant
Entertainment
Live music on our waterfront deck in season performed by local artists in a variety of styles.Select weekends during the off season we bring live music into the bar.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://aquarestaurantobx.com/
Phone number
(252) 261-9700
Private party facilities
Overlooking the Currituck Sound, with an amazing view. Sunsets light up the sky every evening. Waterfront decks and bar provide an unforgettable event on the water, in the quaint village of Duck on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Typically, private events are not available April thru October. Please contact for prospective availability.

Aqua Restaurant and Spa - Duck, NC

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What 1,408 people are saying

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