Circa 81 Tapas & Cocktaileria
4.9
1216 Reviews
$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
Make a reservation
2 people
Mar 17, 2025
7:00 PM
About this restaurant
- Great for creative cocktails
- Neighborhood gem
- Good for special occasions
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesTapas / Small Plates, Seafood, Southern
- Hours of operationBrunch Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
- Phone number(252) 648-8300
- Website
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive chefClarke Merrell
- CateringCirca 81 offers full service catering. Let us cater your next event. Think of us when you are planning your next, wedding, rehearsal dinner, bridal luncheon, office party, dinner party, baby shower. Also popular is our drop off menu. Email Clarke@81hospitality.com or call 252.648.8300 for your catering needs.
- Private party facilitiesCirca 81 can be used for semi-private events or rented out and closed to the public for events. Contact us for details on special event bookings.
- NeighborhoodBeaufort / Morehead City
- Cross streetAcross from EJW Outdoors
- Parking detailsBig private lot. Will accommodate large vehicles
- Public transitTaxi Cabs (sorry MHC does not offer public transportation)We are located 2.5 miles west of the Atlantic Beach bridge in Carteret Village Shopping Center.
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
What 1,216 people are saying
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4.9
- 4.9Food
- 4.9Service
- 4.8Ambience
- 4.6Value
Noise • Moderate
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Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Value
Coastal North Carolina
Great for brunch
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Scott VIP
Wilmington68 reviews
5.0Dined on March 9, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Yvonne
Minneapolis9 reviews
5.0Dined on March 6, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Mary
Charleston1 review
5.0Dined on February 28, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Charles
Wilmington3 reviews
5.0Dined on February 23, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Paula
Unspecified1 review
5.0Dined on February 23, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Dr. John VIP
New York City94 reviews
5.0Dined on February 23, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Dr. John VIP
New York City94 reviews
5.0Dined on February 16, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Lynn
Wilmington13 reviews
5.0Dined on February 15, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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michael
New York City4 reviews
5.0Dined on February 14, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Booth
Charleston3 reviews
5.0Dined on January 31, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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FAQs
Circa 81 Tapas & Cocktaileria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (252) 648-8300.
Circa 81 Tapas & Cocktaileria is rated 4.9 stars by 1216 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
2 people
Mar 17, 2025
7:00 PM
Order delivery or takeout
4650 C Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC 28557
Additional information
- Cross streetAcross from EJW Outdoors
- NeighborhoodBeaufort / Morehead City
- Hours of operationBrunch Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesTapas / Small Plates, Seafood, Southern
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsBig private lot. Will accommodate large vehicles
- Public transitTaxi Cabs (sorry MHC does not offer public transportation)We are located 2.5 miles west of the Atlantic Beach bridge in Carteret Village Shopping Center.
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive chefClarke Merrell
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number(252) 648-8300
- CateringCirca 81 offers full service catering. Let us cater your next event. Think of us when you are planning your next, wedding, rehearsal dinner, bridal luncheon, office party, dinner party, baby shower. Also popular is our drop off menu. Email Clarke@81hospitality.com or call 252.648.8300 for your catering needs.
- Private party facilitiesCirca 81 can be used for semi-private events or rented out and closed to the public for events. Contact us for details on special event bookings.