Best restaurants near me in Beaufort / Morehead City,

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1. Prime Bistro & Wine Bar

4.9

Exceptional(433)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Beaufort / Morehead City

Booked 7 times today

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

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2. Circa 81 Tapas & Cocktaileria

4.9

Exceptional(1236)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Beaufort / Morehead City

Booked 10 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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3. 34° North Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(1732)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Beaufort / Morehead City

Booked 29 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.

4. Blue Moon Bistro

4.9

Exceptional(611)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French American • Beaufort / Morehead City

Booked 25 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!

5. Aqua Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(2842)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Beaufort / Morehead City

Booked 35 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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Matthew
Coastal North Carolina •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
10/10 will be back. Everything from drinks to apps to mains to dessert was sensational and unique! Wonderful food, fun atmosphere, great service, a wonderful experience all around. The old fashioned was the best I've had and the tomato tart was unique and delicious!
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Blue Moon BistroPrice: Expensive• French American• Beaufort / Morehead City
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Kim
Coastal North Carolina •23 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Wine O Rama is a great time to taste some unique wines and create your own pairings. The food and service were great and the price for the wine tastings was reasonable.
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Aqua RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Beaufort / Morehead City
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Andrew
Coastal North Carolina •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
From the moment we walked in we were in awe of the place. The customer service was top notch and the food was exquisite. Every moment was worth the price we paid.
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34° North RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Beaufort / Morehead City
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4.5
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Lynn
Coastal North Carolina •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great food, great service. One of our favorite restaurants in Morehead City.
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Circa 81 Tapas & CocktaileriaPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Beaufort / Morehead City
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4.9
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Regina
San Francisco Bay Area •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Connor took great care to be sure that my allergies were understood by the chef and our experience was top notch. From the bacon wrapped scallops to filet flight with a great bottle of Pinot Noir to the decaf espresso with chilled Frangelico and raspberry sorbet and salted Carmel cheesecake for my husband - it was one of the best dining experiences we have had. Thank you for a wonderful evening!
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Prime Bistro & Wine BarPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Beaufort / Morehead City
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1. Prime Bistro & Wine Bar

2. Circa 81 Tapas & Cocktaileria

3. 34° North Restaurant

4. Blue Moon Bistro

5. Aqua Restaurant

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