Aqua Restaurant and Spa - Duck, NC

4.8

1423 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Charming

Due to limited capacity for indoor dining, please contact us for reservations.
Outdoor seating is available on a first come basis.

Summertime has arrived! Live music nightly on our waterfront lawn!

The most beautiful waterfront restaurant in Duck on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, offering fresh regional cuisine in a casual, yet elegant setting. Now in our 16th season, we applaud our outstanding staff for their commitment to providing an exceptional experience for every AQUA guest.

Our Chef creates exquisite specialty dishes using locally caught fish and seafood, locally farmed seasonal ingredients, and all-natural meats. Carefully chosen innovative wine, craft beer, and cocktail lists perfectly complement Chef’s savory creations. Our desserts are made in house from the freshest ingredients, so it’s okay to try all of them!

Gorgeous sunsets, live music, and good times with friends and family make AQUA the place where delicious food and beautiful memories happen.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Wed–Sun 11:00 am–8:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(252) 261-9700
Website
http://aquarestaurantobx.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Cory Bryant
Private party facilities
Overlooking the Currituck Sound, with an amazing view. Sunsets light up the sky every evening. Waterfront decks and bar provide an unforgettable event on the water, in the quaint village of Duck on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Typically, private events are not available April thru October. Please contact for prospective availability.

Location
1174 Duck Rd, Duck, NC 27949
Neighborhood
Duck
Cross street
Route 12 North<br />Additional parking available after 5pm at Urban Cottage
Parking details
Parking in front of restaurant and across the street. Overflow allowed at Scarborough Faire Shops.
Entertainment
Live music on our waterfront deck in season performed by local artists in a variety of styles.Select weekends during the off season we bring live music into the bar.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,423 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Coastal North Carolina
Great for outdoor dining
Coastal North Carolina
Great for scenic views
Outer Banks
Best Overall
Outer Banks
Best Food
Outer Banks
Best Service
Outer Banks
Best Ambiance
Outer Banks
Best Value
Outer Banks
Good for special occasions
Outer Banks
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Aqua Restaurant and Spa in Duck, NC is a standout dining destination, offering "fabulous food and the best fish I have ever eaten." Guests rave about the "excellent service and ambiance" and "breathtaking sunset views." The attentive staff and variety of menu options ensure a memorable experience.

1,423 Reviews

V
Vivian
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress was wonderful as well as the dining ! I recommend this restaurant.
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Gus
VIP
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious and service was great as always!
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StephenB
VIP
Raleigh
39 reviews
4.0
39 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed our dinner here - crab dip appetizer might have been the highlight of the meal. We both had the fish specials and they were good. Good service.
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Archibald
VIP
Baltimore
121 reviews
5.0
121 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent menu, smart wine list and outstanding cocktails.
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Patricia
VIP
Richmond
130 reviews
5.0
130 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been dining at Aqua for many years. We enjoy the consistency we have here, as far as food and service. Dinner was very good, we both had the Wahoo special. The fish was a bit overcooked , and the crab dip wasn’t as good as we remembered. The flu shot martinis were delicious. We were disappointed in the key lime pie for dessert, but their regular baker wasn’t available, we were told. Our server, JR, was very attentive. We’ll be back!
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BECWDS
Oklahoma City
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
They were able to adjust our reservations when we found we were running late. Perfect table with wonderful sound view. Waitress very friendly and took our order quickly. Relaxing lunch, not fast service but enough contact we didn’t feel forgotten. Fresh brewed tea. They created a bowl of fresh fruit for my granddaughter. Fish dish was great.
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Don
Raleigh
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We both had the flounder special It was fabulous
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Beverly
VIP
Raleigh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Poke bowl was awesome~ ambience 5 star~ service exceptional
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Susan
VIP
Baltimore
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great time! Hosts, waitstaff, yummy food.
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Mark
Richmond
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic everything. Portions were smaller but awesome
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FAQs

Aqua Restaurant and Spa - Duck, NC is rated 4.8 stars by 1423 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Google Map for Aqua Restaurant and Spa - Duck, NC

1174 Duck Rd, Duck, NC 27949

Additional information

Cross street
Route 12 North<br />Additional parking available after 5pm at Urban Cottage
Neighborhood
Duck
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Wed–Sun 11:00 am–8:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking in front of restaurant and across the street. Overflow allowed at Scarborough Faire Shops.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Cory Bryant
Entertainment
Live music on our waterfront deck in season performed by local artists in a variety of styles.Select weekends during the off season we bring live music into the bar.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://aquarestaurantobx.com/
Phone number
(252) 261-9700
Private party facilities
Overlooking the Currituck Sound, with an amazing view. Sunsets light up the sky every evening. Waterfront decks and bar provide an unforgettable event on the water, in the quaint village of Duck on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Typically, private events are not available April thru October. Please contact for prospective availability.

Aqua Restaurant and Spa - Duck, NC

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