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: 4.8

4.8 (1486)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

1174 Duck Rd, Duck, NC 27949

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Since 2008, we have applauded our outstanding staff for their commitment to providing an exceptional culinary experience in our casual setting you’re sure to be comfortable relaxing in. Gorgeous sunsets, live music, and good times make AQUA the place where delicious food and beautiful memories happen year-round on the Outer Banks. Our lunch menu has a selection of soups, salads, sandwiches, seafood, and more. At dinner, Chef creates exquisite specialty dishes using local-caught fish and seafood, locally farmed ingredients, and all-natural meats. Carefully chosen innovative wine, craft beer, and specialty cocktails perfectly complement Chef’s savory creations. Our yummy desserts are handmade in house from the freshest ingredients.

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

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What 1,486 people are saying

Aqua Restaurant and Spa - Duck, NC reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Coastal North Carolina
Healthy
Coastal North Carolina
Hot spot
Coastal North Carolina
Great for scenic views
Outer Banks
Most Booked

Review summary

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Aqua Restaurant and Spa in Duck, NC, offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding food and service" and a "stunning view of the water." Guests praise the attentive staff and allergy-friendly menu options. Highlights include the duck and lobster mac and cheese, complemented by friendly service from staff like Brian and Paige.

1,486 Reviews

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kristen
Cleveland / Akron / Canton16 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely atmosphere on the water. Not a huge menu but everything delicious. We had a private table which was lovely.
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Rebecca
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second year in a row dining here. Early reservation, (4:30), party of 4 on a Sunday. JB was our server. He was great! Two in party had the tilefish special and raved about it. One person had the duck and said he would definitely order it again. I had the shrimp and andouille sausage pasta-YUM!! Drink specials were fun. Overall a very good experience.
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Heidi
Key West / Florida Keys1 review
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Parking is a bit of a configuration. We were seated promptly. Bread service and crab dip exceptional. Server was competent. Our main dishes were all good but felt overpowered with the flavor of elegance of fine dining. We had duck which tasted of game, the tile fish was just that the side sauces nothing of mention and the pasta good but over run by andouille sausage.
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Brian
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience, every dish was delicious. Glad we took the recommendation to add three scallops to the duck entree, they complemented the dish perfectly.
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Erika VIP
New York City29 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent! It’s been a while since I had a great experience like this. Highly recommended.
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Briana
Baltimore / Maryland1 review
5.0
Dined on July 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is delicious and service is amazing! Brian is great and we always enjoy our time there!
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Walter
Orlando / Central Florida East1 review
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was exceptional. Service was great. All around awesome meal.
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Carrie
Central Kentucky2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
They were extremely accommodating and knowledgeable about food allergies. They have a dedicated allergy free space in their kitchen. The waiter was very helpful and handled our allergies perfectly. The food was delicious.
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Jack
Cleveland / Akron / Canton7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was wonderful, I honestly can’t remember his name but he knew the menu inside and out and provided his favorites, local favorites and good pairings!
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Taya
Virginia13 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved everything about Aqua! Our table was inside but we could still enjoy the views of the water out of the window. Our server Paige was sweet, knowledgeable and attentive. The food was delicious: looked great, and tasted clean and wholesome. We will definitely come back to Aqua next time we visit OBX.
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Aqua Restaurant and Spa - Duck, NC is rated 4.8 stars by 1486 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 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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