Aqua Restaurant and Spa - Duck, NC

Name: Aqua Restaurant and Spa - Duck, NC
Address: 1174 Duck Rd, Duck, NC, United States, 27949
Telephone: (252) 261-9700
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 5

5.0

1425 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

24 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 7 times today

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

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
Area
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 1,425 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

5.0

5 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Coastal North Carolina
Innovative
Coastal North Carolina
Hot spot
Coastal North Carolina
Great for fine wines
Coastal North Carolina
Great for outdoor dining
Coastal North Carolina
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Aqua Restaurant and Spa in Duck, NC, is a beloved local spot offering "excellent service," "delicious food," and "amazing cocktails." Guests praise its "great views of the sound at sunset" and the "friendly and accommodating" staff. With standout dishes like Shrimp and Grits and crab cakes, it's a "must-visit" in OBX.

1,425 Reviews

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Beth
VIP
Detroit
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Outstanding meal! Brian was a great server! One of our favorite spots!!
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Sally
Columbus
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Aqua was recommended to us by our house rental manager Paulo - were visiting from out of town. It was my husband’s birthday. The weather was snowy icey and cold, BUT the staff from Aqua showed up and presented us with a delicious and most hospitable and memorable experience! And for that we are so very grateful! Brian was our server and he was just such a JOY! He knew everything about the menu choices as well as the area and gave us his full attention as if we were family coming home for dinner. I had the drum fish special which was out of this world, and my husband loved his salmon. We definitely recommend Aqua - a delicious meal, fantastic service, and a stunning sunset right on the water to boot! Can’t ask for much more!
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Josh
VIP
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our dinner overlooking the Sound at Aqua was amazing. The warm bread, several appetizers, steaks and finally the peanut butter pie. Literally one of the best desserts my wife and I have ever had. The service in particular Gwen were top notch as well. Can’t wait to go again the next time we are in Duck.
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Chase
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing atmosphere and food! Would recommend going here whenever you have a chance! Definitely will be coming back!
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Heather
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience from the time we entered. Waiter was amazing and everything we ate from appetizer to desert was fabulous. View of the sunset was a huge bonus gorgeous while we sipped the best cocktails I've had at the beach.
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Nancy
VIP
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Aqua is our favorite local restaurant to frequent. The experience has everything that we could want and more. We highly recommend Aqua as a restaurant not to be missed!
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Kristine
Richmond
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on 3 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was excellent, food delicious and cocktails yummy.
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Robert
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent, as always. The ambiance is welcoming and fun.
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Andrea M
VIP
Coastal Georgia
101 reviews
5.0
101 reviews
Dined on 30 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite restaurants in Duck. Great gluten-free options for celiacs!
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Gus
VIP
New York City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious as always and service was great as well
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Aqua Restaurant and Spa - Duck, NC is rated 5 stars by 1425 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

24 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 7 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
Area
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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