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: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

1190 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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

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 13th 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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 28, 2022

7:30 PM

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Wed–Sun 11:00 am–8:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 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.
Private party contact
Event Coordinator: (252) 261-9700

Location
1174 Duck Rd, Duck, NC 27949
Neighborhood
Duck
Cross street
Route 12 North
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 1,190 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

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skbritman
Philadelphia
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The seas bass special was perfect and the service excellent
SP
SharonP
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
An outstanding restaurant! We enjoyed our dinner on Friday so much that we returned on Sunday for lunch. Everything was delicious, presented beautifully, and served by a quality waitstaff. Honestly, one of the best dining experiences we have ever had. Aqua is managed so well! Our table was ready at our reserved time. Handcrafted cocktails, appetizers and entrees were timed perfectly. We enjoyed a leisurely meal without ever feeling rushed. We watched a gorgeous sunset from our table. There is nothing that we would rate lower than 5 stars. A must when you are in Duck.
G
Gherk
Philadelphia
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Server Paige was awesome , food is great
GF
GerryF
Baton Rouge
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I ate at Aqua for lunch. We shared the Shrimp Tacos which were spicy and delicious. For dessert the bread pudding with ice cream was outstanding! The view of the sound was awesome.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an amazing meal celebrating our anniversary! Food was delicious and tge atmosphere top notch. Gorgeous sunset views after dinner@
S
Shar
Washington DC
146 reviews
vip
4.0
146 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
It’s always a good meal although a limited menu. Beautiful scenery being right on the sound. Fun ambiance at the bar and outdoor music venue. One of the best places in Duck so make a reservation! We go here every year when we vacation.
MD
MrDarcy
Richmond
63 reviews
vip
4.0
63 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall4food5service2ambience3
Overall we had a nice experience. The food was very very good. We felt a little rushed at dinner, for example the entrées arrived when several members of our party were still working on their appetizers. We were in the bar for a drink earlier, and they insisted that we come to the table twice within 30 seconds. Shelly was wonderful though very informative about the wine and very fun.
S
Steverino
Richmond
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Crab dip and banging shrimp were amazing. Tuna and salmon were fantastic. Peanut butter pie scrumptious. Service excellent.
DB
DeniseB
Charleston
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great service and great food!
KM
KarenM
Washington DC
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience2
Service was good, but the indoor seating is dated. Food was good, but nothing memorable. Beautiful sunset and outdoor seating.
DB
DeniseB
Charleston
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great meal and service (JB is the best!) at Aqua. We are regulars and love the environment, location, food, drinks and service!
DT
DanielleT
Wilmington
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous dinner - everyone loves their cocktails and meal. Grilled banana bread pudding was an amazing finish! Can’t wait to go back.
AC
AmyC
Washington DC
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Service was excellent. Food was great. Noise level was loud.
L
Linda
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent dinner all around!! JB was a great server with excellent suggestions!!
M
Marty
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We sat by the window and enjoyed a view of the Intercoastal Waterway through out lunch. Food was delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Scallops literally melted in my mouth. The vegetarian entree had fantastic flavor. Great view, would return.
FD
FrequentDiner
Raleigh
189 reviews
vip
5.0
189 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great sea bass and great service from Valerie at one of my favorite restaurants! It did seem a little noisier than I had hoped but aside from that it was another amazing evening!
B
Beachlover
Richmond
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were seated right away with our reservation. Valerie was pleasant and always attended immediately to our needs, even though it was quite busy. We started with the smoky pimento appetizer with chips which was so delicious. I had the garden salad with mahi and my husband had the sea bass special. Both meals were superb. We finished our dinner off with a rich, delicious chocolate torte while watching the sun set. It was a very special birthday dinner for me.
KB
KeithB
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waitstaff., Paige, and her trainee, were awesome. The scallops and Rock Fish entrees were well prepared. Maybe the best we’ve had, great presentation and taste.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous all around!
DT
DonT
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server, Paige, was very friendly & prompt in all ways. The menu choices and the specials were fantastic!
SH
SierraH
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
the view, service, food, and live music combined made for a magnificent evening.
F
Fran
Atlantic City
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The recent renovations are beautiful and the food never disappoints.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome restaurant and one of our favorites. Food is excellent with unique chef creations
FD
FrequentDiner
Raleigh
189 reviews
vip
5.0
189 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is my favorite restaurant in the Duck area. Beautiful setting on the Currituck Sound and amazing food and great service. A singer in the bar on Friday and Saturday evenings and the music was just the right volume as to not be disruptive to enjoying a great meal.
DT
DTNB
Richmond
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful evening
L
Lhahn
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and atmosphere great. Live music a nice addition.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Live music at the bar was great, provided nice background ambiance for the diners. Food and service were excellent, our waiter was energetic and had great menu recommendations. A little pricey but we would definitely eat here again.
RD
RosemaryD
Raleigh
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Being our first time at the Outer Banks, and during the off season, we weren't sure if we'd find a nice restaurant for our anniversary dinner. Aqua did not disappoint! From the initial welcome, to the window seat with a spectacular view of the sunset, to the excellent service and last but not least, the amazing food, we would definitely recommend it
A
Anonymous
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband has had fish and chips many, many times in the VA area over the past 30+ years. Nothing compared to the dish he had at Aqua. The same goes for the corn and crab soup he ordered. The flavor and consistency were hands-down nothing short of phenomenal. We were driving North towards DC later that day and stopped in Fredericksburg, VA for dinner at a restaurant that had crab and lobster soup on the menu, and it was terrible compared to what we had experienced for lunch at Aqua. Very impressive meal - we will be back hopefully over the summer!
TF
TebF
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The tuna special was excellent
KB
KristineB
Richmond
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
Olena was a wonderful server with lots of great suggestions. Our table at the window had a beautiful view. Can’t wait to go back!
g
gdaddy
New England
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Sweet venue with a lovely view and delightful service.
DG
DrGonzo
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Olena was FANTASTIC and the food was out of this world!!! 10/10 will recommend to friends. Heckin good dinner puggo
SW
StephenW
Baltimore
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best restaurants in Duck - great food - great view of the Sound.
SW
StephenW
Baltimore
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great evening with great wine, dinner and dessert!
MB
MargeB
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always Aqua restaurant in a Duck didn’t disappoint. Wine down Wednesday was great. We shared a bottle of wine with a light bite to eat and everything was perfect, including Meghan’s service. We always make sure to reserve a table a night or two when we are lucky enough to visit the OBX! Highly recommended!
MB
MargeB
Richmond
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
When we’re lucky enough to be in the OBX we always plan a night at Aqua! As usual the food, atmosphere and CJ’s service was great! So good as a matter of fact we made reservations for Wine Down Wednesday tomorrow night even before we left the restaurant!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience , our waitress from Ukraine was phenomenal !
FM
FredM
Richmond
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
Had an excellent meal! Server was very good and made some excellent recommendations. Quiet birthday evening. Just what it was hoped for.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

FAQs

Aqua Restaurant and Spa - Duck, NC is rated 4.4 stars by 1190 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 28, 2022

7:30 PM

Google Map for Aqua Restaurant and Spa - Duck, NC

1174 Duck Rd, Duck, NC 27949

Additional information

Cross street
Route 12 North
Neighborhood
Duck
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Wed–Sun 11:00 am–8:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
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.
Private party contact
Event Coordinator: (252) 261-9700

Aqua Restaurant and Spa - Duck, NC

Make a reservation

Additional information

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What 1,190 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

FAQs

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