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Circa 81 Tapas & Cocktaileria
4.8
1018 reviews
Tapas / Small Plates$$$$Beaufort / Morehead City
Booked 13 times today
34° North Restaurant
4.5
1220 reviews
American$$$$Beaufort / Morehead City
Booked 51 times today
Flavor Hills
4.0
120 reviews
Southern$$$$Jacksonville
Booked 12 times today
Red Lobster - Jacksonville
4.4
4 reviews
Seafood$$$$Jacksonville

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BLUE MOON BISTRO of Beaufort, NC; a casual fine dining experience located within the Historic 1821 Dill House. Locally sourced menu featuring modern French cuisine.
CHEF JAYSON FOSTER was born in Norwich NY where he developed a love of cooking through spent time with his mother and grandmother in the kitchen. In 1996, he came south to Beaufort, NC. After stints in other dining spots, Jayson was hired by Chef William Bell at William’s Casual Fine Dining where he was named sous chef. Jayson attended Carteret Community College; Culinary Arts studying 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. Jayson is proud to bring all these experiences together in the kitchen at Blue Moon Bistro and looks forward to serving you. Bon Appetit!

Circa 81 Tapas & Cocktaileria

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.

Aqua Restaurant

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Contemporary American

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4.8

(2489)

**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!

Prime Bistro & Wine Bar

An elevated dining experience with wood-fired steaks, seafood, housemade pasta and world-class wines.

Visitors, boaters, and locals alike will enjoy the newest dining destination on the Crystal Coast
Our 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 guaran

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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Simply the best restaurant in eastern NC. Never disappointed.
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Aqua Restaurant$$$$• Contemporary American• Beaufort / Morehead City
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4.8
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Anna
1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Absolutely delicious. Great staff I made a reservation for my 40th birthday. We arrived a little early but was still seated. Our host let us know who our servers would be and also let us know the limited quantity of tomahawk steaks if we wanted to order. Summer our server was prompt to take our choice of water and to go over the menu with us. The food was absolutely amazing. We will definitely be back and bring friends.
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Prime Bistro & Wine Bar$$$$• Steakhouse• Beaufort / Morehead City
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4.8
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Woody
Philadelphia / New Jersey Suburbs •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
It took us longer to try Circa 81 than we planned, but it was well-worth the wait. The tapas were outstanding and the perfect amount of food to share with my wife. I would highly recommend it and we look forward to returning.
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Circa 81 Tapas & Cocktaileria$$$$• Tapas / Small Plates• Beaufort / Morehead City
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4.8
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Mclendonscvip
New York / Tri-State Area •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Wonderful service and food. The ambience was great! Will eat there again!
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Blue Moon Bistro$$$$• French American• Beaufort / Morehead City
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4.9
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TriciaB
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 1, 2023
Lunch was delicious. My daughter and I shared the Caesar salad and the bacon cheese burger. It was more than enough. It was a busy brunch and I think they had a server go home, which could have affected our service. But I would definitely recommend a visit for a nice meal!
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34° North Restaurant$$$$• American• Beaufort / Morehead City
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4.5

Discover Morehead City

A beautiful port town in North Carolina and part of the Crystal Coast, Morehead City is as well-known for its flavorful local seafood dishes as it is for its beauty. You can enjoy fine dining in the neighborhood with wild-caught Mandarin salmon, pan-roasted duck breast, and seared rib eye, accompanied by a glass of merlot or aged Cabernet. Those enjoying a fun-filled day of nautical activities can take delight in a local beer or mimosa with all-you-can-eat shrimp, delicious crab strips, and homemade crab cakes that are fresh and luscious. With a generous selection of international foods and classic American fare like burgers and fries, Morehead City's dining options can perfectly satisfy the appetite you'll build up in a day of fun by the sea.

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Beaufort Restaurants

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Circa 81 Tapas & Cocktaileria

34° North Restaurant

Flavor Hills

Red Lobster - Jacksonville

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