Aqua originated as a tapas restaurant in 2003. While the menu has changed, Aqua continues their commitment to create dishes with the freshest seasonal items available presented with a creative touch. Today, Aqua offers a refined and eclectic dining experience, thanks to a varied menu that features an ever-changing selection of tapas, small plates, and […]

If you’re looking for a bar scene with plenty of history and local flavor, The Backstreet Pub should be at the top of your list. Housed within a century-old former bakery, this hidden little pub in the heart of Beaufort’s downtown is located on the “back street” behind Clawson’s 1905 Restaurant & Pub. It’s believed […]

Beaufort Café may not be located on the waterfront but the locals sure know where to find them. Located at the corner of Live Oak Street and Hwy 70, they specialize in one thing – breakfast. This full-service breakfast restaurant is a favorite with both locals and visitors. Serving fresh coffee and hot breakfast, the […]

Located in Beaufort’s Historic District, Beaufort Grocery Company brings subtle grace and charm reminiscent of a French country Bistro to the local scene. In the evening, Beaufort Grocery Company transforms into one of the region’s most renowned dining establishments with daily seafood specials, and a wide variety of other entrées, appetizers, and desserts further complimented […]

A Black Sheep is usually thought of as “out of the norm” or “the oddball.” Entrepreneur-turned restaurant owner, Geoph Adams is bringing something out of the norm in food to Beaufort. He has set out to create a dining experience based on fresh, local ingredients, hand-crafted food, and gracious service. It has the potential to be different than any other restaurant […]

Blackbeard’s Grill & Steam Bar is dedicated to serving quality foods that are prepared fresh using only local seafood and other ingredients. The local owners, who fished the area’s waters most their lives, are dedicated to receiving the freshest seafood from their friends, family, and other harvesters in Eastern North Carolina. Without a doubt when […]

Located above Town Creek Marina, exceptional dining is close at hand with City Kitchen, an on-site restaurant and waterside bar. With outstanding cuisine to match the unparalleled views from the waterfront verandas and outdoor decks, City Kitchen boasts one of Beaufort’s most beautiful spots for catching the sunset at Town Creek. City Kitchen serves dinner […]

Clawson’s 1905 Restaurant & Pub specializes in serving the freshest seafood, meats and produce they can get their hands on and pouring the largest variety of North Carolina beers in town. Everything on their menu is made to order. Whether for lunch or dinner, Clawson’s shrimp and grits is extraordinary and worth a trip to […]

The Cru Wine Bar offers all you could hope for as a combined wine store, wine bar and coffee shop. The wine store offers a large selection of quality wines and specialty beers to enjoy in the cozy bar or to take away. The Beaufort Coffee Shop offers coffee drinks, smoothies, ice blended drinks and […]

Dank Burrito, a popular food truck and restaurant that serves chef-inspired burritos and tacos, opened their second brick and mortar storefront at 300 Front Street in Beaufort. Chef-turned-entrepreneur Clarke Merrell brings his business model to ‘America’s Favorite Town’ by offering fresh, chef-inspired food, with fast service. The food, prepared to order, is a mix of traditional […]