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A photo of Aqua Restaurant and Spa - Duck, NC restaurant
5.0
Exceptional(1424)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Duck
Booked 10 times today
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.
A photo of The Village Table and Tavern restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(836)
Price: Expensive
• American • Duck
Booked 8 times today
Welcome to casual waterfront dining at its best. Yes, we have a stunning waterfront location overlooking the Currituck Sound, but our goal is to be a great restaurant that just happens to have a great view. From casual, familiar fare to elevated, creative originals, we offer something for everyone. Our menu includes crave-worthy appetizers, fresh salads, inspired sandwiches, creatively prepared local seafood, and scratch-made desserts. To complement our food, we serve local and international craft beers, an exceptional selection of wines, and craft cocktails that capture the essence of a seaside tavern. For a special occasion or a casual bite after a day at the beach, The Village Table & Tavern is THE gathering place for family and friends in Duck.
A photo of The Lifesaving Station - Sanderling Resort restaurant
4.1
Excellent(783)
Price: Moderate
• American • Duck
Booked 1 time today
Located in the original Caffey’s Inlet Life Saving Station No. 5, the Lifesaving Station is Sanderling’s casual, three-meal-a-day restaurant celebrating southern coastal cuisine. After the winter renovations, the second level now offers sweeping views of the Currituck Sound and available for large parties with an expansive kid’s menu. The menu changes seasonally, and specials feature the freshest of the day’s catch. This season’s highlights are Shrimp and Grits, Crab Stuffed Flounder or Pan Seared Duck Breast. Since the restaurant's inception in 1985, the Sanderling Blue Crab Chowder has been a favorite. The Lifesaving Station maintains an impressive wine list. At the newly renovated No 5 Bar now located on the first level, local North Carolina breweries are featured on tap while specialty cocktails include “Keeper’s Watch” . A new No 5 bar food menu is available all day.
A photo of Steamers restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(114)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Kitty Hawk
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  • JoshVIP
    Washington, D.C. Area •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    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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    Aqua Restaurant and Spa - Duck, NCPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Duck
    5
  • BrianVIP
    Los Angeles •30 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    It was our first trip to the Outer Banks, and we went to the Village Table and Tavern for my wife's birthday. We had a wonderful server, a perfect table by the water, and we really enjoyed our meal. We shared the Chicken and Waffles appetizer. It was very good. The tenders were a little rubbery (probably because they were frozen); however, the breading on the tenders was INCREDIBLE and the maple syrup was fabulous. The waffles were also very good. So, an 8/10 there. Then, we split the Roasted Half Chicken with amazingly good mashed potatoes, and we subbed the green beans for the broccoli au gratin. The chicken was good, but the broccoli was out of this world. We ordered an additional side of it, just to have some more. So, a 10/10 on the entree and additional side of broccoli au gratin. My wife was tired, so we didn't do a dessert for her birthday. It was a great experience, and we will definitely return on our next trip to the OBX.
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    The Village Table and TavernPrice: Expensive• American• Duck
    4.6
  • vincentVIP
    Coastal North Carolina •21 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 8, 2025
    Great food great service every time. Freshest oyster that were delicious.
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    SteamersPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Kitty Hawk
    4.9
  • Jeff
    Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint •6 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Dec 4, 2024
    We enjoyed our meal. The service was great. A bit pricey, though.
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    The Lifesaving Station - Sanderling ResortPrice: Moderate• American• Duck
    4.1
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