Aqua Restaurant

Name: Aqua Restaurant
Address: 114 Middle Lane, Beaufort, NC, United States, 28516
Telephone: (252) 728-7777
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.9

4.9

2332 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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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!

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 7, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(252) 728-7777

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Fusion / Eclectic, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(252) 728-7777
Website
http://www.aquaexperience.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jon McGregor
Catering
Limited off site catering is available.
Private party facilities
Private party / Banquet facilities available overlooking Taylor's Creek and the Beautiful Beaufort waterfront from the 3rd floor private dining room located in our sister restaurant Clawson's 1905 Restaurant & Pub. Seats up to 69
Private party contact
Kim Kromka: (252) 728-7777

Location
114 Middle Lane, Beaufort, NC 28516
Neighborhood
Beaufort / Morehead City
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno$5.00
pimento cheese, spinach, bacon, balsamic blood orange reduction
Shrimp and Grits$7.00
caramelized red onion, tomatoes, spicy cajun tasso cream, stone ground white grit cake
Sweet Potato Fries$6.00
vanilla-sugar coated with Peruvian pepper remoulade
Tomato Tart$5.00
vegetable spring roll in a rice paper wrapper with fresh basil, avocado, red pepper, cucumber, brown rice, ginger glaze, peanut sauce

Small Plates

Local Catch
designed daily by our chef
- Market Price
Grilled Petite Filet$22.00
Certified Angus Beef® filet, white cheddar yukon gold mashed potatoes, veal demi, truffle oil
Cast Iron Seared Crab Cake$17.00
NC lump crabmeat, juilienne vegetable slaw, peruvian pepper remoulade
Taco Duo$11.00
two naan bread tacos featuring hickory smoked pork belly and grilled shrimp (no substitutions)
Short Rib$20.00
beef short rib, braised with Fishtowne Brew House Black Cat Milk Stout, Korean BBQ quinoa, caulini, cipollini onions, sesame-Thai chili sauce
Eared Rare Tuna$18.00
asian five spice rubbed local tuna, goma wakame, sesame seeds, soy-Tai-chili sauce
Gnocchi$12.00
16/20 tail on shrimp, parsnips, cremini mushrooms, scallions, roasted red pepper coulis, teahive cheddar
Grilled Rack of Lamb$23.00
grilled lamb chops, pan roasted asparagus, cremini mushrooms, roasted red pepper coulis

Big Plates

Sea and Shore$39.00
Certified Angus Beef® 4 oz petite filet with veal demi, yukon gold mashed potatoes, asparagus and local catch
Pork Osso Bucco (Limited)$26.00
slow braised lady edison pork shank, plantains, Peruvian peppers, spinach, roasted garlic parsnip cream sauce

Salads

Caesar$9.00
chopped romaine heart, crouton, white marinated anchovies, olives, parmesan cheese, deviled egg
Spinach$9.00
caramelized red onion, toasted walnuts, smoked bleu cheese, pear vinaigrette

Salads - Additions

Certified Angus Beef® Filet, Petite Filet$15.00
Rare Seared Tuna$12.00
Crab Cake$10.00
Local Catch
- Market
Shrimp$9.00
Lamb Chop
- Single$7.00

Sweet Endings

Aqua's Signature Crème Brulée$12.00
huge Madagascar vanilla bean crème brulée
Maple Bourbon Ice Cream$8.00
dark chocolate, warm amarena cherries, vanilla bean whipped cream
Bananas Foster$9.00
fresh bananas & rum caramel sauce flambed table-side, served vanilla bean ice cream
Dessert Sampler$21.00
enjoy a sample of the above three house made confections

What 2,332 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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DavidJ
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent and the menu choices were appealing. The ambient as always is wonderful. DSJ
JM
JimM
Greensboro
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great and the service was excellent.
MP
MichaelP
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant on the crystal coast! Food and service were flawless!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Greensboro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and service. Great gluten free options
L
Larry
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 28, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
Loved the restaurant and the food was very good. The only issue we had was our server. She could have been a little more attentive. We had to stop her to get more wine.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved Aqua, and our server PJ was the best!
ML
MaryL
Wilmington
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We timed our visit to Beaufort specifically for Wine Tasting Tuesday (every other Tuesday, the schedule is on their website). The four wine pours are served at your table during your dinner; it's not a separate event. The distributor's rep stops by after each one to talk about what you've just tasted. Hannah is charming!
BC
BeckyC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent! I ate dinner here every night I was in town.
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dcparkerjr
Wilmington
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
PJ did a good job and cut up with us some. We enjoyed that! Food was awesome as always. Kitchen staff are the true unsung Hero's at Aqua.
CL
ChristineL
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best upscale restaurant in Beaufort. Chef is top notch - very creative! Will return!
IM
IMF22
Wilmington
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious, it exceeded our expectations.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding.
E
Echototo
Richmond
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The grouper, lamb chops, duck wings and Caesar salad were all delicious! The ambiance and service is great!
KR
KRSpin
Raleigh
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The meal was fabulous. The fried artichokes were to die for and totally unique!
KT
KristyT
Wilmington
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, ambience and server were amazing. Super friendly staff from the moment we walked in until we left
G
Greyson
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love to dine at Aqua. Definitely one of our top favourites, whether its a girls night out, a special event or simply in the mood for delicious food and wine.
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suzie
Charleston
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome food; great service. Will definitely visit again when in the Beaufort area.
H
Henry
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Outstanding restaurant. Terrific, well thought out food. High level of service and attentiveness, in spite of a packed room.
k
kathyb
Atlanta
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious the server was absolutely delightful
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Duck confit was probably the best meal ever at Aqua. Chef did a magnificent job.
KS
KarenS
Wilmington
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Anniversary
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Helen
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Six of us did Winorama and dinner. The service was wonderful, friendly and enjoyable. The food was delicious!!! We will be back!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome experience! The service is great! PJ made sure the evening was fun and relaxed. Very pleasant, and thoughtful to detail that makes a good experience great (For example, my water glass never less than half full-and I drink a lot of water) Food was outstanding!
BB
BettinaB
Raleigh
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this place! Always great! They have lovely wine and great appetizers. They also offer small plates as well as full entrees, so it’s great to have a choice. I love the duck wings as a starter, and then usually a small plate for me. That leaves me pleasantly full without being stuffed. Go and enjoy.
PA
PageA
Greensboro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food!!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We did not have a reservation, but were welcomed graciously by the maitre d, who accommodated us with a bistro table. From this vantage point we were able to see how flawlessly the whole staff worked together. The vibe is upscale, but fun and colorful, not at all stuffy. Duck confit feature and grouper were delicious!
BG
BeachGoer
Greensboro
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Creme Brulee is indeed HUGE! The food was good too. The Duck Confit should definitely be a regular item on the menu. Service was wonderful - from the host to the servers. The verandah was noisy being right next to a bar with live music, but indoors was pleasant so we could have a nice conversation and enjoy the food with the raucousness.
DP
DarP
Wilmington
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Aqua is my favorite restaurant. The food is absolutely amazing. It was my Birthday and they gave me a big crème brûlée that was plenty for 4 of us. We all gave the food and service a 10!
BC
BrianC
Richmond
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Michelle was outstanding in delivering exceptional service. Food was thoughtful, deluscious and seasoned well. We always make Aqua stop when in town.
RG
RyanG
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience2
Server was amazing, host catered way too much to the "locals " who I guess were more important. Bourbon drinks were horribly made. Food was phenomenal, waitress made up for poor host, seriously Boulevardier was the worst drink I've ever had in my life or the bartender has no idea what they're doing. Highly recommend the sear local tuna and duck wings. Don't recommend any if the bourbon drinks, both horribly made.
IL
ILM60
Wilmington
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The staff and management are superb. The noodle bowl with the four seafoods in it is so tasty. Can’t wait to return again.
TB
TriciaB
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Aqua has always been a favorite. The food is spectacular and the wine selection is always the best.
SB
SusanB
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Aqua and come back to eat every time we visit Beaufort. The service is friendly, the food excellent and the ambiance relaxed and easygoing.
RD
RickD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent, great fast service, good desserts, I will be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous food, service and ambiance! JP, our server, was excellent!
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful atmosphere and food. Our petite filet and Banana Foster was the highlight!
KF
KristieF
Wilmington
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Its always a pleasure dining at Aqua. The flavors in every course have been carefully thought through and delicious. This is our favorite place to eat in town. We can always count on fabulous, consistent food, great ambiance and good service. We leave satisfied, not stuffed!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everyone, from the host , to the servers, to the bartender were so friendly and accommodating. The food was spectacular!
LL
LydiaL
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We all enjoyed our food immensely. The service was excellent & we liked sitting on the covered porch, even though it was raining.
S
Sailorb
Wilmington
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had an excellent dinner and Aqua and service was excellent. Shared two appetizers, tuna and artichoke hearts, garden salad and crab cake followed by a delicious chocolate torte. Overall was very pleased with the evening.

Safety precautions

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks

FAQs

Aqua Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (252) 728-7777.

Aqua Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 2332 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

Oct 7, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(252) 728-7777

114 Middle Lane, Beaufort, NC 28516

Additional information

Neighborhood
Beaufort / Morehead City
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Fusion / Eclectic, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Jon McGregor
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.aquaexperience.com/
Phone number
(252) 728-7777
Catering
Limited off site catering is available.
Private party facilities
Private party / Banquet facilities available overlooking Taylor's Creek and the Beautiful Beaufort waterfront from the 3rd floor private dining room located in our sister restaurant Clawson's 1905 Restaurant & Pub. Seats up to 69
Private party contact
Kim Kromka: (252) 728-7777

Aqua Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Shrimp

Shrimp and Grits

Crab Cake

Tapas

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno$5.00

Shrimp and Grits$7.00

Sweet Potato Fries$6.00

Tomato Tart$5.00

Small Plates

Local Catch

Grilled Petite Filet$22.00

Cast Iron Seared Crab Cake$17.00

Taco Duo$11.00

Short Rib$20.00

Eared Rare Tuna$18.00

Gnocchi$12.00

Grilled Rack of Lamb$23.00

Big Plates

Sea and Shore$39.00

Pork Osso Bucco (Limited)$26.00

Salads

Caesar$9.00

Spinach$9.00

Salads - Additions

Certified Angus Beef® Filet, Petite Filet$15.00

Rare Seared Tuna$12.00

Crab Cake$10.00

Local Catch

Shrimp$9.00

Lamb Chop

Sweet Endings

Aqua's Signature Crème Brulée$12.00

Maple Bourbon Ice Cream$8.00

Bananas Foster$9.00

Dessert Sampler$21.00

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