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CategoriesSeafood, Tapas/Small Plates
Location114 Middle Ln, Beaufort, NC
Gift Tips
- Order the mussels in the coconut-saffron sauce — the broth is rich and perfect for dipping the house focaccia.
- Try the petite filet small plate for a tender, restaurant-favorite steak experience without committing to a large entrée.
- Save room for the dessert sampler or the tableside Bananas Foster — both are popular ways to end a special meal.
- Ask for servers like Iesha, Manny, James, or Jonathan when possible; staff recommendations and attentive service enhance the experience.
- Enjoy a signature cocktail such as the pineapple-bacon infused Old Fashioned or the Banana Bread Old Fashioned to start the evening.
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Price$$$
AmbienceTrendy, Upscale
Year Established2003
Hours
Tuesday-Thursday: 5:30PM-9PMFriday-Saturday: 5:30PM-10PM
Aqua Restaurant is a tapas-inspired seafood and small-plates restaurant in downtown Beaufort, NC. Opened in 2003 by Fred and Joyce McCune with partner Joey McClure, Aqua sits within Beaufort’s walkable historic area and has become a go-to spot for celebrations and date nights.
- Ambiance: Trendy, upscale dining room with a warm, intimate feel and covered patio seating available.
- Cuisine: Tapas-inspired seafood and small plates with creative cocktails and thoughtful desserts.
- Highlights: Tableside Bananas Foster, mussels in a coconut-saffron sauce, petite filet small plate, and strong service from long-standing staff.
The menu balances small plates and larger entrees, encouraging guests to share and sample several dishes. Cocktails are inventive and often complement the seafood-forward menu, while desserts like the Bananas Foster prepared tableside add a theatrical finish.
Service is a consistent part of the experience, with several servers and hosts noted for thoughtful recommendations and attentive care. Reservations are recommended for evenings and special occasions, and the restaurant can accommodate patio seating with heaters when weather allows.
Customer Reviews
We chose Aqua Restaurant for our anniversary dinner, guided by the kind of recommendations that matter most: a local in the know and a friend who never... read review
A phenomenal eating experience in beautiful downtown Beaufort! Aqua is an artfully decorated, top quality, small plates kind of experience just one street... read review
I loved Aqua when I dined there two years ago and expected to love it again as I made it my first restaurant to dine. After my recent experience, it left a... read review
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01/03/2026
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