5 Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Southern Shores

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1. Aqua Restaurant and Spa - Duck, NC

4.8

Exceptional(1423)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Duck

Booked 2 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.

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2. The Village Table and Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(826)

Price: Expensive

• American • Duck

Booked 5 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.

3. Kimball's Kitchen

4.4

Awesome(1100)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Duck

Located on the Soundside of the Sanderling Resort, the AAA 4-Diamond rated Kimball’s Kitchen is open Tuesday–Saturday 5:00 pm–10:00 pm and offers glorious views of the Currituck Sound and its inspiring sunsets, outstanding service, and a world-class menu. Spotlighting Certified Angus Beef, freshly caught local seafood and oysters, the restaurant creates a great dining experience with an upscale coastal casual environment. Enjoy fresh seafood dishes, pasta, and hand-cut steaks accompanied by an extensive Wine Spectator recognized wine and champagne list. Attire"Resort Casual"– Come as you are to dine in our refined setting overlooking the Currituck Sound. We recommend pants or shorts with a collared shirt for the gentlemen and comparable resort wear for the ladies.GroupsPlease contact the restaurant directly for parties of 6 or more.

4. Steamers

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4.9

Exceptional(103)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Kitty Hawk

Booked 3 times today

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5. Ocean Blvd Bistro and Martini Bar

4.9

Exceptional(2814)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Kitty Hawk

Booked 6 times today

Ocean Boulevard Bistro and Martini Bar is an upscale dining restaurant on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. We are open nightly for dinner and drinks through all seasons. We pride ourselves in using fresh local and regional ingredients, in season, to create interesting and flavorful meals. We have a comprehensive wine list and have been awarded "Best of the Beach - 2014-2017" for our Martini Bar. We also have an oceanside patio, across the street from the beach, for drinks and waiting. If your reservation can not be completed online, please call us at 252-261-2546 to inquire about special seating arrangements.

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5 restaurants available nearby

1. Aqua Restaurant and Spa - Duck, NC

2. The Village Table and Tavern

3. Kimball's Kitchen

4. Steamers

5. Ocean Blvd Bistro and Martini Bar

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