Our 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 "North Carolina seafood served stylishly" with the freshest local seafood and Choice Beef Filet, as well as local produce when it’s seasonally available. Aqua prides itself on offering fresh, local products and supporting our local fisherman and farmers.
"The food was excellent except for one appetizer out of five. It was a single tiny oyster. One oyster? I complained; they took it off the bill and gave me the complementary dessert of my choice. That was more than generous. They listened..."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"In a small town with a handfull of good restaurants Aqua continues to rise to the top of the list of favorite places to dine. Kim and her staff are always top shelf and the food is phenominal. The challenge I usually have is which menu item to select. Fortunately, since they not only offer the larger plates for those hearty appetites, they also offer small plates as well as delicious tapas so you can sample several different menu items. If you find yourself in Beaufort and are looking for a satisfying dining experience, head to Aqua Restaurant. If you are feeling adventurous, ask for their Ginger Martini."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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"Every aspect of dining at Aqua was superb. Kim , the manager was delightful and extremely accommodating. This was a great find...We sent friends there the next evening and they had a similar experience."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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"loved the small plates esp the duck. husband loved his chicken w/ delicious collards. staff very attentive. enjoyed aqua decor and sitting on screened patio. whenever we visit Beaufort our trip not complete unless we dine here!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Don't come here if you are super hungry. The potions are putty bitty and quite expensive for what you get. I ordered a salad and it tasted a little strange. Very cute little place, especially outside. We tried to east outside, but told there was nothing available (even though there wad nobody sitting out there)."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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"Loved the variety of tapas and small plates. Gave us a great chance to sample their excellent food. Our waitress was great but had too much to do, ie bar tending as well."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining
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"Our 3d time back. Since we live an hours drive away we don't make it as often as we'd like but have thoroughly enjoyed each visit we've made to Aqua."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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"Best restaurant for fine dining in Beaufort. Imaginative, excellent menu. Feel like you are in a modern sophisticated upscale bistro in a larger city."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"This was our first time at Aqua, and having read the reviews and the menu we were looking forward to having a quiet and leisurely meal as we were celebrating our anniversary. The service was very abrupt, food was overpriced for what it was and our overall experience was disappointing."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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"My husband and I had a wonderful date night at Aqua. Our service was amazing. We had a great bottle of wine from an impressive wine list. We only had tapas. The tomato pie was out of this world! The best surprise was our check. For a tapas restaurant, we thought everything was very reasonably priced. We will definitely be going back again and again. We left Aqua very happy customers."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Attended another Wine-Orama event. The 4 wines were very good, the explanation by Jennifer Becker was spot on, and the wine prices were very affordable. The small plate menu items we ordered were delicious and Lisa's service was superb. We love this place and will continue to return. We also recommend this place to our friends."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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"Aqua has a variety of plates and wines suited to fit any appetite and palate. Kim, hostess and manager, is charming and accomodating. She goes out of her way to meet the needs of her patrons. The waitresses and bartenders are courteous and attentive. Chef Tracy ensures top quality dishes arrive at your table. It is truly a neighborhood gem!"
Dined on 03/19/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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"Fabulous...one of our favorite. Consistently great food and service!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"Excellent dinner and efficient service; all in all a delightful evening with exceptional flavors, great "French" wine from Washington State (unoaked chardonnay), and the right balance of personal attention without intrusion. Loved it, highly recommend it, and will definitely return. In fact, very much look forward to our next visit when in the area."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Kim and her wonderful staff are always most gracious and prompt. The current chef is very creative and develops exceptional menu items. Ami's martinis are the best."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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"This was our first visit at Aqua and it will definitely not be our last one! Wow....what great food! And our waitress, Ivey was the best resource in recommending drinks and dishes. She really went out of her way to help us have the best experience at Aqua. I cannot wait to visit again, in fact...I feel this will be a must go to outing every time we're in town!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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"We went during Restaurant week and the specials were very good. Wine pairings were good, food pairings were sparse, but good. Large plate specials were excellent. We would definitely go back and try other dishes."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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"we had a very pleasant experience dining at aqua with unique menu, great service and nice atmosphere. It was nice to be able to order small meals to share so we could expand our choices. would highly recommend the tuna and scallops and the salads were nice as well."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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"Pricy but remarkably good food for an out of the way spot that is a bit challenging to find if from out of town. Portions were small and prices were not; but food was very good overall."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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"Great find through NC Aquarium Succulent Seafood program. Have been promoting Aqua for about a year. Great food. Fantastic presentation and great service. Truly a five star experience."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups
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"Celebrated Valentine's Day with my wife at Aqua and had another wonderful experience! We opted for the Fixed Price dinner which had 3 courses plus an Amuse-Bouche. Rather than describe the dishes, I'll just say they were all original, tasty, and creative! The menu changes frequently, with new items, although some of their signature dishes are always available. Wine list is great, with lots of variety and interesting choices. We left fully satisfied from the meal, warm service, and reasonable price. Check them out!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"Every experience we have had at Aqua has been outstanding. Food, service and everything else are simply the best for miles around. Yes, prices are a little steep, but the value is there: worth every penny, every time."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"Although the special Valentine featured meal did not light our fire, we were able to order from the regular menu and found the appetizers and small plates to be just right and delicious. The jumbo lump crab cake served over tasso creamed corn was one of the best I've eaten and the tuna is always delicious there. Small plates left room for a dessert sampler of cream brulee; bananas foster and a cobbler. The vanilla bean cream brulee was the star. Thursday night $5 martinis were fine as well!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"Aqua is my favorite restaurant in the Beaufort / Morehead City area. I had the scallops small plate Friday night and they were the best scallops I have ever had. They had a complexity of flavors, subtle, not overbearing, perfect! Their wine list is excellent also. I have eaten at Aqua many times and it never disappoints."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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