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1. Prime Bistro & Wine Bar
4.9
Exceptional(439)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Beaufort / Morehead City
Booked 14 times today
An elevated dining experience with wood-fired steaks, seafood, housemade pasta and world-class wines.
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2. Blue Moon Bistro
4.9
Exceptional(625)
Price: Expensive
• French American • Beaufort / Morehead City
Booked 31 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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3. Circa 81 Tapas & Cocktaileria
4.8
Exceptional(1248)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • Beaufort / Morehead City
Booked 6 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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4. Aqua Restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(2848)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Beaufort / Morehead City
Booked 15 times today
AQUA is OPEN Tuesday-Saturday from 5:30 - Until. CLOSED Sunday and Monday. 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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5. Lime & Lemon Fusion Grill & Bar - Jacksonville
4.0
Excellent(5)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • Jacksonville
Booked 2 times today
Lime & Lemon Fusion Grill & Bar offers an immersive dining experience with exquisite dishes that will take you on a journey through India's many regions, traditions and festivals. We meticulously curate using only the best ingredients to create dishes that are authentic, unsurpassed, and timeless. All this in an ultra-modern setting to ensure your dining affair is nothing short of perfect.Food for us has always been an adventure but professionally it has also been about putting fusion dishes in the forefront, on a podium and at par with some of the most flavorful cuisines out there.Our warm environment, knowledgeable and experienced staff, safe and clean kitchen, and dedication to excellence help us provide our patrons a first-class dining experience.
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6. 34° North Restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1743)
Price: Expensive
• American • Beaufort / Morehead City
Booked 63 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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7. Main & Mill Oyster Bar & Tavern
4.8
Exceptional(295)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Wilmington
Booked 8 times today
Seafood Restaurant in Winterville, North Carolina. Main & Mill Oyster Bar & Tavern offers an amazing menu with the service to match. We hope you join us soon.
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8. Nino’s Cucina Italiana
4.8
Exceptional(144)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Greenville
Booked 17 times today
Nino’s Cucina Italiana is a tribute to our father, Nino. He still travels constantly to all the locations to make sure everything is done “Nino’s Way,” with quality food, personality, and love.Over 75 years of an Italian family tradition in baking and cooking from three generations has culminated in Nino’s Cucina Italiana. Our Italian dishes are centuries old recipes handed down from our family throughout the years. We prepare all our food daily—making fresh dough, sauces, mozzarella cheese, pasta and our delicious meatballs in-house.
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9. Red Lobster - Jacksonville
4.5
Awesome(5)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Jacksonville
Red Lobster welcomes you by offering PRIORITY SEATING to reduce your wait time in the restaurant, so you can spend more time doing the things you love. Or, come enjoy a drink at our bar and a Tasting Plate while you wait. Red Lobster is the world's largest and most loved seafood restaurant company, offering high quality, freshly-prepared seafood, sourced in a way that is traceable, sustainable and responsible. We offer lunch and dinner daily, featuring classics like our Ultimate Feast®, Garlic Shrimp Scampi and Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp, and feature limited time flavors and preparations during events like Lobsterfest®, Crabfest® and Endless Shrimp®. And, who can resist our famous warm and cheesy Cheddar Bay Biscuits®? To learn more visit www.redlobster.com
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10. Red Lobster - Greenville - Memorial Dr.
4.3
Awesome(8)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Greenville
Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.

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  • Jessica
    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The food was absolutely wonderful. The service was incredible. It was my daughter's birthday and they made her a special drink and brought her a creme brulee. They really made her 14th birthday dinner memorable. Unfortunately, there was an INCREDIBLY loud table of women on the porch with us. It was hard at times to have our own conversation, due to the volume of their conversation (including yelling at people they knew walking by, to come in and see them). That being said, I like Aqua all year long - particularly during the off season. Its always wonderful.
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    Aqua RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Beaufort / Morehead City
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    4.9
  • Bill
    New Mexico •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Excellent food and service. Great date night location
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    Circa 81 Tapas & CocktaileriaPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Beaufort / Morehead City
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    4.8
  • Shannon
    Atlanta •21 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We had an amazing birthday celebration for my husband. The service was impeccable and it was so nice that they greeted him with a small gift of gourmet oil and vinegar and a card. The food was absolutely delicious. The filet was perfectly cooked and I highly recommend the truffle butter. The lobster bisque and the crab and lobster dip so good! I highly recommend the mushroom risotto. My husband had the grouper, which he loved and my son had crab cakes which also had rave reviews. I was really impressed that such a fine dining experience also had a nice children's menu, and my 11 year old enjoyed a petite filet and also tried everyone else's meal! I would go back any time!
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    Prime Bistro & Wine BarPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Beaufort / Morehead City
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    4.9
  • Tom
    Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Our server was outstanding and the food was delicious but we did wait an excessively long time between our appetizer and entrees, which she did apologize for.
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    Blue Moon BistroPrice: Expensive• French American• Beaufort / Morehead City
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    4.9
  • Sonja
    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Sep 12, 2024
    This was my second time going and everything was great!! We did not have to wait before being seated. The I had the Shrimp Hakka Bowl and my husband had the salmon. I should have gotten the mild spice level because the medium was spicy. We were celebrating my husband’s birthday, so they had a special treat for him! The first time, we celebrated my parents’ anniversary and they celebrated them, too! They made our dining experience great and were very attentive to our needs!! I strongly recommend eating at Lime and Lemon, in Jacksonville. I would be interested to know if the other locations have the same service? I guess I’ll have to find out!!
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    Lime & Lemon Fusion Grill & Bar - JacksonvillePrice: Moderate• Indian• Jacksonville
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