Restaurants near Aurora Fossil Museum

10 restaurants available nearby

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1. 34° North Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1679)

Price: Expensive

• American • Beaufort / Morehead City

Booked 8 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.

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2. Circa 81 Tapas & Cocktaileria

4.9

Exceptional(1202)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Beaufort / Morehead City

Booked 12 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. Main & Mill Oyster Bar & Tavern

4.8

Exceptional(278)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Wilmington

Booked 15 times today

Seafood Restaurant in Winterville, North Carolina. Main & Mill Oyster Bar & Tavern offers an amazing menu with the service to match. We hope you join us soon.

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4. Prime Bistro & Wine Bar

4.9

Exceptional(397)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Beaufort / Morehead City

Booked 7 times today

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

5. Blue Moon Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(553)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Beaufort / Morehead City

Booked 12 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!

6. Aqua Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(2800)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Beaufort / Morehead City

Booked 17 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. Nino’s Cucina Italiana

4.9

Exceptional(125)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Greenville

Booked 9 times today

Nino’s Cucina Italiana is a tribute to our father, Nino. He still travels constantly to all the locations to make sure everything is done “Nino’s Way,” with quality food, personality, and love.Over 75 years of an Italian family tradition in baking and cooking from three generations has culminated in Nino’s Cucina Italiana. Our Italian dishes are centuries old recipes handed down from our family throughout the years. We prepare all our food daily—making fresh dough, sauces, mozzarella cheese, pasta and our delicious meatballs in-house.

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8. Lime & Lemon Fusion Grill & Bar - Jacksonville

4.3

Awesome(3)

Price: Moderate

• Indian • Jacksonville

Booked 1 time today

Lime & Lemon Fusion Grill & Bar offers an immersive dining experience with exquisite dishes that will take you on a journey through India's many regions, traditions and festivals. We meticulously curate using only the best ingredients to create dishes that are authentic, unsurpassed, and timeless. All this in an ultra-modern setting to ensure your dining affair is nothing short of perfect.Food for us has always been an adventure but professionally it has also been about putting fusion dishes in the forefront, on a podium and at par with some of the most flavorful cuisines out there.Our warm environment, knowledgeable and experienced staff, safe and clean kitchen, and dedication to excellence help us provide our patrons a first-class dining experience.

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9. Buffalo Wild Wings - Greenville

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Price: Moderate

• American • Greenville

Since 1982, Buffalo Wild Wings® (or B-Dubs® as our friends call us) has been the ultimate place to watch the game, have a cold beer and eat some great food. At Buffalo Wild Wings, you can always feel comfortable pulling some tables together with your friends and staying as long as you want.

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10. Red Lobster - Greenville - Memorial Dr.

4.2

Awesome(7)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Greenville

Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.

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Shawn
Wisconsin •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We’ve been all over Carteret County. Prime is the best fine dining around, from food to service to ambience. It costs, but it’s worth every penny.
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Prime Bistro & Wine BarPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Beaufort / Morehead City
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4.9
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NaomiVIP
Coastal North Carolina •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Food was delicious! Service was great! Wait staff was friendly and attentive. Beautiful restaurant.
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34° North RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Beaufort / Morehead City
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4.7
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Stan
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The food is top notch, and the service (Rebecca was our waitress) was second to none. I’d recommend Circa 81 without hesitation, it is terrific!
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Circa 81 Tapas & CocktaileriaPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Beaufort / Morehead City
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4.9
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Randy
Southwest Florida •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Excellent service and excellent food, especially the “large” raw oysters. Amber was very helpful as usual.
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Main & Mill Oyster Bar & TavernPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Wilmington
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4.8
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JohnVIP
East Tennessee •12 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 3, 2025
Great food and service . They also have a good French wine selection.
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Blue Moon BistroPrice: Expensive• French American• Beaufort / Morehead City
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4.8

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10 restaurants available nearby

1. 34° North Restaurant

2. Circa 81 Tapas & Cocktaileria

3. Main & Mill Oyster Bar & Tavern

4. Prime Bistro & Wine Bar

5. Blue Moon Bistro

6. Aqua Restaurant

7. Nino’s Cucina Italiana

8. Lime & Lemon Fusion Grill & Bar - Jacksonville

9. Buffalo Wild Wings - Greenville

10. Red Lobster - Greenville - Memorial Dr.

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