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

Aqua Restaurant and Spa - Duck, NC

4.8
4.8
1419 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 10 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
  • 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 1,419 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

NoiseModerate

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 Ambience

  • 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.

1,419 Reviews
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. Beverly

    VIP

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 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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  9. 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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  10. 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 1419 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 10 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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