Aqua Restaurant

Andreas Childers

We've eaten here countless times in the past 15 years. And I should have written 5 star reviews during that time - my bad! THAT'S how good and consistent the staff, service, and food has been! During those years many people, like us, have participated in the every second Tuesday wineOrama because of the great wines made available to enjoy with your dinner. Usually it is 4, sometimes 5 wines, poured by staff and discussed by the wine distributor for a very reasonable price. These wines are then available for purchase. We find it is the perfect amount to consume with dinner, especially if driving home is more than a little distance! On this visit we enjoyed an arugula salad, a grilled petite filet, and the red drum fish special. I can honestly say we've never had anything other than an excellent meal with fresh ingredients, attentive service, and creative flair, for a reasonable fine dining price! Our server PJ was especially nice and made the evening more fun because of his excellent attitude. Support local and come out to Aqua!

Sarah Tingen

Went into Aqua as the first stop on the foodie tour. They were very accommodating without reservations, we sat at the bar and had a great friendly knowledge laden bartender. Free focaccia and a boursin cheese mousse bourgie started the night. My blackberry Dr. Stoners vodka martini (out of Virginia beach) by Trisha was amazing and fresh! Her personality matched and exceeded the food flavors. We tried the local catch (seared scallop) zomg, with pureed root veggies. It was cooked perfectly with water cress, mushrooms, and radish. Go here now!

tobin shepherd

Outstanding hospitality! Olivia is a great bartender and host. Tapas styled menu. Blackened shrimp is delicious! Creme brulee capped the meal. All food was presented on beautiful plateware and the ambiance was perfect!

Saurin Mehta

Food was just exquisite, great ambience and an extensive wine and spirits list. They offer selected cocktails and twist on some Martinis, I had one of them and it was really good. I bet other cocktails are equally good. I was seated at the bar and had the privilege to see Trish make them. She was extremely friendly and fun to chat with. This place came highly recommended from a bartender in New Bern and even though I had to get to Raleigh by tonight and Beaufort is in opposite direction yet it was absolutely worth the extra drive back & forth.