Best Fun Restaurants in Beaufort / Morehead City

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1. Prime Bistro & Wine Bar

4.9

Exceptional(380)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Beaufort / Morehead City

Booked 5 times today

An elevated dining experience with wood-fired steaks, seafood, housemade pasta and world-class wines.

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2. Circa 81 Tapas & Cocktaileria

4.8

Exceptional(1192)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Beaufort / Morehead City

Booked 3 times today

Clarke Merrell's (Circa 81 Executive Chef/Proprietor) goal is for Circa 81 to provide creative, quality, & delicious food in a beautiful setting. Offering small plates that are perfect for passing around the table in true tapas style, our dishes are meant to inspire and engage our diners. So, start a conversation, relax, and enjoy a fresh take on cuisine. Clarke developed Circa 81 in hopes that guests will try something new and different and truly have a dining experience. Circa 81 offers great wine and cocktails too, with more than 30 specialty drinks on our cocktaileria menu. Our menu also includes medium and large plate selections - delicious sandwiches, homemade soups, local seafood and fresh-made desserts. Circa 81 also offers take-out and catering - just contact us for more details.

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3. Deluxe Fun Dining Restaurant

new

5.0

Exceptional(3)

Price: Moderate

• American • Charlotte

Booked 14 times today

Welcome to Deluxe Fun Dining – Charlotte’s Most Unique Dining ExperienceVoted Best Restaurant in Charlotte (2024), Best Cocktail Spot (2023 & 2024), and Gold Best Date Night Spot (2023), Deluxe Fun Dining is where incredible food, unforgettable drinks, and exceptional service come together to create a dining experience unlike any other.Known for our innovative food and drink presentations, we bring a sense of fun and excitement to every meal. From popcorn shrimp served right from a real popcorn machine to pastries delivered in vintage toasters, every dish is designed to make you smile and spark conversation. Our unique, handmade trays elevate the presentation, ensuring that every plate is as much of a visual treat as it is a culinary delight.At Deluxe Fun Dining, we don’t just serve food—we create an experience. Our ever-evolving, chef-driven menu highlights seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, transforming classic favorites and daring new creations into unforgettable dishes.

4. Blue Moon Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(539)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Beaufort / Morehead City

Booked 16 times today

BLUE MOON BISTRO of Beaufort, NC; Casual fine dining experience with superb service team, a creative and well-stocked bar, & TWO chefs sharing in our culinary leadership of French/American cuisine.CHEF JAYSON FOSTER graduate of CCCCP; Culinary Arts student who studied in France under two-starred Michelin Chef Marc Meurin. A stalwart on the Beaufort Food Scene, Jayson has cooked at Chef’s 105, Circa 81, and at Aqua, where he was the Chef for 10 years. In 2012, Jayson and team won the Fire on the Docks Competition in Wilmington, NC.CHEF JOSH MACKLIN, Honors graduate of CCCCP, Josh ALSO went to France to study with two-starred Michelin Chef Marc Meurin. Josh joined Floyd’s 1921 as banquet chef. He has worked at Circa 81 as Chef/Restaurant Manager for 10 years. He then joined the Oysters and Pearls group, opening Catch 109 and Executive Chef for Table 9. Josh loves how food brings together families and friends. He is a proud believer of food being a bond we all share. Bon Appetit!

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5. 34° North Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(1641)

Price: Expensive

• American • Beaufort / Morehead City

Booked 23 times today

Visitors, boaters, and locals alike will enjoy the premier waterfront dining destination on the Crystal CoastOur waterfront restaurant features locally inspired Eastern North Carolina cuisine with fresh local seafood, hand cut steaks, and seasonal ingredients. 34° North is renowned for its cuisine which is rooted in local farms and pristine waters.Our menus grant guests a passport to experience delicious locally inspired cuisine and hand-crafted specialty cocktails amidst a relaxed island setting overlooking Taylor’s Creek.34° North, serves breakfast, lunch, and upscale dinner daily.34° North captures the island ambiance unique to its Beaufort locale. Dine inside or on the outdoor patio, a covered open-air dining space overlooking Taylor’s Creek and Rachel Carson Reserve, home to over 30 amazing wild horses. The outstanding island views constantly change. Reservations are recommended at all times and outside seating is by request and is not guaranteed.

6. Aqua Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(2791)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Beaufort / Morehead City

Booked 9 times today

**Only in Beaufort, NC** Executive Chef Jon McGregor’s menu is created to bring you the freshest seasonal items available presented with a creative touch. Aqua’s small plates offer you an exciting array of tastes in "just right” portions, ideal for passing around the table or enjoying two or three as a full meal. Aqua’s Big Plates feature the freshest local seafood and premier meats, as well as local produce. Aqua prides itself on offering fresh, local products and supporting our local fisherman and farmers.Enjoy our upscale bar offerings, including specialty cocktails and expansive wine list.Enjoy your experience in our Dining Room or on our comfortable, breezy screened-in porch. Please take care to select the dining area of your choice when making reservations.We can’t wait to serve you soon. Cheers for now!

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7. RH Rooftop Restaurant Raleigh

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4.6

Exceptional(62)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Raleigh

Booked 132 times today

The RH Rooftop Restaurant is located on the third floor of RH Raleigh, The Gallery at North Hills. Enjoy a menu of enduring classics and signature dishes, along with a curated selection of Champagnes and wines. Dine in a year-round skylit garden escape with heritage olive trees, sparkling chandeliers and a cascading, cast-stone center fountain.

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8. Steak 48 - Charlotte

4.9

Exceptional(7300)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • SouthPark

Booked 140 times today

At Steak 48 in Charlotte, we serve the finest steaks and high-quality seafood in an intimate and vibrant setting. The diverse menu at our Charlotte steakhouse location will satisfy any personal craving, as we serve the best USDA prime steaks, succulent seafood and shellfish along with inventive and classically inspired side dishes and appetizers. Our master butchers custom cut 28-day wet-aged steaks by hand for cooking in our 1800-degree broiler. Much of our beef comes from Midwestern farms in Michigan and Wisconsin as well as premium Wagyu beef brought in from the Mishima Reserve. Enhance your meal with a hand-crafted cocktail made from local ingredients. Make your reservation today. We can't wait to see you!

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9. Orion's Roof Garden & Dining

4.6

Exceptional(5937)

Price: Expensive

• Fusion / Eclectic • Virginia Beach

Booked 113 times today

The rooftop of the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront boasts unparalleled views of the Atlantic & an open kitchen that allows energy & interaction to flow throughout. Orions menu of Asian-fusion, coastal, dishes & classic sushi paired with eclectic cocktails & a vast Sake & wine selection creates true umami. Orion’s Roof offers guests an upscale dining experience surrounded by arguably the most amazing views on the East coastline.

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10. Church and Union - Charleston

4.5

Awesome(8504)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown Charleston

Booked 114 times today

A 5th Street Group Concept. Modern-American cuisine served in a casual yet refined atmosphere. Menu by Executive Chef Doug Watson & Bravo Top Chef Alum Chef Partner Jamie Lynch.

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Stevevip
Dallas - Fort Worth •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We just love Blue Moon. The service is superior, the cocktails are the best in Beaufort, and the food is outstanding. Yes, this is my favorite restaurant in town. My wife and I each had the kale salad with either the filet or scallops added. I had the boysenberry Manhattan- omg it was the best!
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Blue Moon BistroPrice: Expensive• French American• Beaufort / Morehead City
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4.8
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Barb
Baltimore / Maryland •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We brought my brother and sister-in-law who were visiting from out of town to 34 North for brunch. Our experience couldn’t have been better. The ambiance and views of Taylor’s Creek are spectacular. Our server, Leslie was excellent and the food was delicious. 34 North is our go-to restaurant when we have out of town guests and for special occasions.
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34° North RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Beaufort / Morehead City
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4.6
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Lynn
Coastal North Carolina •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great food and great service. One of our favorite places to eat.
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Circa 81 Tapas & CocktaileriaPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Beaufort / Morehead City
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4.8
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Catherine
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
This was my second time at Prime bistro and they always do an amazing job at making the entire experience special and memorable. I highly reccomend it to all of my friends and family- the food alone is incredible, but the service, the small touches such as the lemongrass hot hand towels at the end of the meal and the ambience really is such a treat. You have to try it!!
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Prime Bistro & Wine BarPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Beaufort / Morehead City
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4.9
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Timothy
Orlando / Central Florida East •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 18, 2024
They’re still working out “bugs” with Open Table as they’ve just started using it. However, the manager was extremely accommodating and even provided a complimentary tequila/pineapple shot at the end of our meal. Food was phenomenal. Staff is courteous and attentive. Prices are reasonable for quality of food. I highly recommend for a different experience and great food.
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Deluxe Fun Dining RestaurantPrice: Moderate• American• Charlotte
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908 restaurants available nearby

1. Prime Bistro & Wine Bar

2. Circa 81 Tapas & Cocktaileria

3. Deluxe Fun Dining Restaurant

4. Blue Moon Bistro

5. 34° North Restaurant

6. Aqua Restaurant

7. RH Rooftop Restaurant Raleigh

8. Steak 48 - Charlotte

9. Orion's Roof Garden & Dining

10. Church and Union - Charleston

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