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Aqua Restaurant and Spa - Duck, NC, Duck, NC

Aqua Restaurant and Spa - Duck, NC

4.9
4.9
1423 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 9 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
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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.

1,423 Reviews
  1. Chase

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Heather

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Nancy

    VIP

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 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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  4. Kristine

    Richmond

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 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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  5. Robert

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 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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  6. Andrea M

    VIP

    Coastal Georgia

    101 reviews

    5.0

    101 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 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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  7. Gus

    VIP

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 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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  8. 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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  9. Gus

    VIP

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 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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  10. 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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FAQs

Aqua Restaurant and Spa - Duck, NC is rated 4.9 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
7:00 p.m.
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
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • 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.
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