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 (1480)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

1174 Duck Rd, Duck, NC 27949

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 27 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

What 1,480 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Coastal North Carolina
Best Overall
Coastal North Carolina
Best Food
Coastal North Carolina
Healthy
Coastal North Carolina
Romantic
Coastal North Carolina
Great for scenic views
Coastal North Carolina
Most Booked
Outer Banks
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Aqua Restaurant and Spa in Duck, NC, offers "top notch food, drinks and service" with stunning waterfront views. Diners praise the knowledgeable, attentive staff and exceptional dishes like the lobster mac and cheese. Aqua provides a "relaxed dining experience" with thoughtful allergy-friendly options, making it a "must if you're in Duck."

1,480 Reviews

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Walter
Orlando / Central Florida East1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
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 Kentucky1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
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 / Canton6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
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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Peter
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill24 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Very good food, small portions. Location is great.
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Keith VIP
Washington, D.C. Area264 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Valerie provided outstanding, attentive service. The salmon, roast chicken, and crab cakes were all outstanding entrees-nothing to take home, because we all cleaned our plates!
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Trisha
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint1 review
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best food and service in Duck. We look forward to our time at AQUA every trip!
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Kathy
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill10 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great experience at Aqua! We come every time we are in the area and it never disappoints.
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John
Tampa / Central Florida West7 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance was great but the rest of the meal was a huge disappointment! We ordered duck for $46 and they gave us 4 small pieces with 1/3 of a cup of potatoes. The kids meal had more food on the plate! Our waiter was friendly-too friendly. I’m surprised he didn’t sit at our table with us. They wouldn’t give us separate checks. We won’t go back!
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April VIP
Virginia7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The bartender Matt was wonderful and the food was amazing!
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FAQs

Aqua Restaurant and Spa - Duck, NC is rated 4.8 stars by 1480 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 27 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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