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1. Blue Moon Bistro
4.9
Exceptional(581)
Price: Expensive
• French American • Beaufort / Morehead City
Booked 24 times today
BLUE MOON BISTRO of Beaufort, NC; Casual fine dining experience with superb service team, a creative and well-stocked bar, & TWO chefs sharing in our culinary leadership of French/American cuisine.CHEF JAYSON FOSTER graduate of CCCCP; Culinary Arts student who studied in France under two-starred Michelin Chef Marc Meurin. A stalwart on the Beaufort Food Scene, Jayson has cooked at Chef’s 105, Circa 81, and at Aqua, where he was the Chef for 10 years. In 2012, Jayson and team won the Fire on the Docks Competition in Wilmington, NC.CHEF JOSH MACKLIN, Honors graduate of CCCCP, Josh ALSO went to France to study with two-starred Michelin Chef Marc Meurin. Josh joined Floyd’s 1921 as banquet chef. He has worked at Circa 81 as Chef/Restaurant Manager for 10 years. He then joined the Oysters and Pearls group, opening Catch 109 and Executive Chef for Table 9. Josh loves how food brings together families and friends. He is a proud believer of food being a bond we all share. Bon Appetit!
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2. Prime Bistro & Wine Bar
4.9
Exceptional(413)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Beaufort / Morehead City
Booked 5 times today
An elevated dining experience with wood-fired steaks, seafood, housemade pasta and world-class wines.
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3. Aqua Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2820)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Beaufort / Morehead City
Booked 13 times today
**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!
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4. Circa 81 Tapas & Cocktaileria
4.9
Exceptional(1217)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • Beaufort / Morehead City
Booked 8 times today
Clarke Merrell's (Circa 81 Executive Chef/Proprietor) goal is for Circa 81 to provide creative, quality, & delicious food in a beautiful setting. Offering small plates that are perfect for passing around the table in true tapas style, our dishes are meant to inspire and engage our diners. So, start a conversation, relax, and enjoy a fresh take on cuisine. Clarke developed Circa 81 in hopes that guests will try something new and different and truly have a dining experience. Circa 81 offers great wine and cocktails too, with more than 30 specialty drinks on our cocktaileria menu. Our menu also includes medium and large plate selections - delicious sandwiches, homemade soups, local seafood and fresh-made desserts. Circa 81 also offers take-out and catering - just contact us for more details.
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5. Deluxe Fun Dining Restaurant
4.3
Awesome(47)
Price: Moderate
• American • Charlotte
Booked 47 times today
Welcome to Deluxe Fun Dining – Charlotte’s Most Unique Dining ExperienceVoted Best Restaurant in Charlotte (2024), Best Cocktail Spot (2023 & 2024), and Gold Best Date Night Spot (2023), Deluxe Fun Dining is where incredible food, unforgettable drinks, and exceptional service come together to create a dining experience unlike any other.Known for our innovative food and drink presentations, we bring a sense of fun and excitement to every meal. From popcorn shrimp served right from a real popcorn machine to pastries delivered in vintage toasters, every dish is designed to make you smile and spark conversation. Our unique, handmade trays elevate the presentation, ensuring that every plate is as much of a visual treat as it is a culinary delight.At Deluxe Fun Dining, we don’t just serve food—we create an experience. Our ever-evolving, chef-driven menu highlights seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, transforming classic favorites and daring new creations into unforgettable dishes.
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6. RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Raleigh
4.6
Exceptional(332)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Raleigh
Booked 165 times today
The RH Rooftop Restaurant is located on the third floor of RH Raleigh, The Gallery at North Hills. Enjoy a menu of enduring classics and signature dishes, along with a curated selection of Champagnes and wines. Dine in a year-round skylit garden escape with heritage olive trees, sparkling chandeliers and a cascading, cast-stone center fountain.
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7. 34° North Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1697)
Price: Expensive
• American • Beaufort / Morehead City
Booked 28 times today
Visitors, boaters, and locals alike will enjoy the premier waterfront dining destination on the Crystal CoastOur waterfront restaurant features locally inspired Eastern North Carolina cuisine with fresh local seafood, hand cut steaks, and seasonal ingredients. 34° North is renowned for its cuisine which is rooted in local farms and pristine waters.Our menus grant guests a passport to experience delicious locally inspired cuisine and hand-crafted specialty cocktails amidst a relaxed island setting overlooking Taylor’s Creek.34° North, serves breakfast, lunch, and upscale dinner daily.34° North captures the island ambiance unique to its Beaufort locale. Dine inside or on the outdoor patio, a covered open-air dining space overlooking Taylor’s Creek and Rachel Carson Reserve, home to over 30 amazing wild horses. The outstanding island views constantly change. Reservations are recommended at all times and outside seating is by request and is not guaranteed.
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8. Steak 48 - Charlotte
4.9
Exceptional(7763)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • SouthPark
Booked 124 times today
At Steak 48 in Charlotte, we serve the finest steaks and high-quality seafood in an intimate and vibrant setting. The diverse menu at our Charlotte steakhouse location will satisfy any personal craving, as we serve the best USDA prime steaks, succulent seafood and shellfish along with inventive and classically inspired side dishes and appetizers. Our master butchers custom cut 28-day wet-aged steaks by hand for cooking in our 1800-degree broiler. Much of our beef comes from Midwestern farms in Michigan and Wisconsin as well as premium Wagyu beef brought in from the Mishima Reserve. Enhance your meal with a hand-crafted cocktail made from local ingredients. Make your reservation today. We can't wait to see you!
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9. Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Raleigh
4.4
Awesome(5197)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Raleigh
Booked 77 times today
Be our guest and come see, savor, and celebrate Rare and Well Done®’s North Carolina debut! Perry’s Raleigh boasts a stunning main dining room that showcases a spectacular wine wall and provides glimpses of chefs creating innovations in the kitchen, as well as four beautifully appointed private dining rooms ideal for meetings, family celebrations and embracing any special occasion. Bar 79® features a beautiful island bar with glass walls that open to patio dining, allowing guests to soak up beautiful Raleigh nights over toasts with our hand-crafted mixology and extensive selection of wines. From the vibrant color palette to its exquisite use of glass, lighting and other textures, every detail in the restaurant was deliberately selected to create an inviting environment inspired by our local community.
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10. Church and Union - Charleston
4.5
Awesome(8781)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown Charleston
Booked 168 times today
A 5th Street Group Concept. Modern-American cuisine served in a casual yet refined atmosphere. Menu by Executive Chef Doug Watson & Bravo Top Chef Alum Chef Partner Jamie Lynch.

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