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1. Blue Moon Bistro
4.9
Exceptional(793)
$$$$
• French American • Beaufort / Morehead City
Booked 28 times today
BLUE MOON BISTRO of Beaufort, NC; Casual fine dining experience with superb service team, a creative and well-stocked bar, & TWO chefs sharing in our culinary leadership of French/American cuisine.CHEF JAYSON FOSTER graduate of CCCCP; Culinary Arts student who studied in France under two-starred Michelin Chef Marc Meurin. A stalwart on the Beaufort Food Scene, Jayson has cooked at Chef’s 105, Circa 81, and at Aqua, where he was the Chef for 10 years. In 2012, Jayson and team won the Fire on the Docks Competition in Wilmington, NC.CHEF JOSH MACKLIN, Honors graduate of CCCCP, Josh ALSO went to France to study with two-starred Michelin Chef Marc Meurin. Josh joined Floyd’s 1921 as banquet chef. He has worked at Circa 81 as Chef/Restaurant Manager for 10 years. He then joined the Oysters and Pearls group, opening Catch 109 and Executive Chef for Table 9. Josh loves how food brings together families and friends. He is a proud believer of food being a bond we all share. Bon Appetit!
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2. Aqua Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2931)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Beaufort / Morehead City
Booked 23 times today
AQUA is downtown Beaufort's original and most beloved upscale dining experiences! Our menu changes seasonally to reflect the freshest local ingredients. Enjoy a cocktail from our creative specialty cocktail menu, or a bottle from the only 100% ORGANIC Wine List in town. Let Maître D' Quentin and the AQUA service team guide you through an evening you'll remember! Please note the following policies:*AQUA is OPEN Tuesday-Saturday from 5:30 - Until. *Dining Room or Porch seating are reserved by the guest during the reservation process and are NOT immediately transferrable from one area to another. Guest requests do not dictate whether Dining Room or Porch is reserved.* Dogs and pets are NOT allowed on the Porch or Dining Room.* Neighboring venues may have live bands or play amplified music which can be heard on the AQUA Porch.* Reservations are intended for a full dining experience only. Please do not make a reservation for dessert only. *Reservations are held for 10 minutes.
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3. 34° North Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1928)
$$$$
• American • Beaufort / Morehead City
Booked 34 times today
Visitors, boaters, and locals alike will enjoy the premier waterfront dining destination on the Crystal CoastOur waterfront restaurant features locally inspired Eastern North Carolina cuisine with fresh local seafood, hand cut steaks, and seasonal ingredients. 34° North is renowned for its cuisine which is rooted in local farms and pristine waters.Our menus grant guests a passport to experience delicious locally inspired cuisine and hand-crafted specialty cocktails amidst a relaxed island setting overlooking Taylor’s Creek.34° North, serves breakfast, lunch, and upscale dinner daily.34° North captures the island ambiance unique to its Beaufort locale. Dine inside or on the outdoor patio, a covered open-air dining space overlooking Taylor’s Creek and Rachel Carson Reserve, home to over 30 amazing wild horses. The outstanding island views constantly change. Reservations are recommended at all times and outside seating is by request and is not guaranteed.
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4. Rhumbar
4.6
Exceptional(46)
$$$$
• Grill • Beaufort
Booked 16 times today
Rhumbar, located on Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina, offering a waterfront restaurant with coastal food and Southern flavors. The restaurant itself is located in a renovated marine boathouse on the Waterfront. Join us for dinner, lunch and Sunday brunch!Our lunch menu offers many delicious favorites. You can try truffle fries, creamy clam chowder, blackened tuna tacos, pimento cheese, among others. The bar menu offers many specialty cocktails, as well as wine and beer to enjoy.Rhumbar is recently under new ownership and has many changes to come!Cheers!
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5. Circa 81 Tapas & Cocktaileria
4.8
Exceptional(1329)
$$$$
• Tapas / Small Plates • Beaufort / Morehead City
Booked 6 times today
Clarke Merrell's (Circa 81 Executive Chef/Proprietor) goal is for Circa 81 to provide creative, quality, & delicious food in a beautiful setting. Offering small plates that are perfect for passing around the table in true tapas style, our dishes are meant to inspire and engage our diners. So, start a conversation, relax, and enjoy a fresh take on cuisine. Clarke developed Circa 81 in hopes that guests will try something new and different and truly have a dining experience. Circa 81 offers great wine and cocktails too, with more than 30 specialty drinks on our cocktaileria menu. Our menu also includes medium and large plate selections - delicious sandwiches, homemade soups, local seafood and fresh-made desserts. Circa 81 also offers take-out and catering - just contact us for more details.
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6. Prime Bistro & Wine Bar
4.9
Exceptional(564)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Beaufort / Morehead City
Booked 9 times today
An elevated dining experience with wood-fired steaks, seafood, housemade pasta and world-class wines.
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7. Red Lobster - Jacksonville
4.5
Awesome(5)
$$$$
• 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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Discover best restaurants near Cape Lookout National Seashore

Discover the stunning beauty of Cape Lookout National Seashore, a captivating coastal destination perfect for outdoor adventures. Where to Eat Near Cape Lookout National Seashore? Visitors will find a delightful array of dining options just a short drive away. The nearby dining scene includes casual waterfront eateries serving fresh seafood, contemporary American restaurants with small plates for sharing, and upscale steakhouses specializing in wood-fired dishes. Enjoy vibrant flavors with unique offerings that embrace local ingredients, or savor authentic regional cuisine in a laid-back atmosphere. Whether you’re in the mood for sophisticated dining with fine wines or a relaxed meal with friends, there are plenty of restaurants near Cape Lookout National Seashore to satisfy your cravings.

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