Beaufort Restaurants
Make a free reservation
Check out diners' favorite restaurants in Beaufort
Updated on
Diners’ Choice Awards are based on where your fellow diners book, dine, and review. Only verified diners get to review restaurants on OpenTable, so our data doesn’t lie.
Circa 81 Tapas & Cocktaileria
Price: Moderate•Tapas / Small Plates•4.9(1,216)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.Blue Moon Bistro
Price: Expensive•French American•4.9(578)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!
See what locals rave about in Beaufort
- MMelanieRaleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •15 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoThis is our favorite go to for dinner, drinks and appetizers. The service, the staff and the owners are friendly ,personable and make every effort to make your experience a memorable timeMore infoBlue Moon BistroPrice: Expensive• French American• Beaufort / Morehead City•4.9
- AAngieRaleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •5 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agowow! Our first experience & was extremely impressed!! We will most definitely be backMore infoAqua RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Beaufort / Morehead City•4.8
- KKathyPhiladelphia County •2 reviews4.0Dined 4 days agoMany delicious options on the menu…highly recommend.More info34° North RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Beaufort / Morehead City•4.7
- AAlexSeattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoThis place is always amazing and an absolute joy whenever we stop in.More infoPrime Bistro & Wine BarPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Beaufort / Morehead City•4.9
- SScottVIPCoastal North Carolina •68 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoThe service was outstanding.More infoCirca 81 Tapas & CocktaileriaPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Beaufort / Morehead City•4.9
Discover Morehead City
A beautiful port town in North Carolina and part of the Crystal Coast, Morehead City is as well-known for its flavorful local seafood dishes as it is for its beauty. You can enjoy fine dining in the neighborhood with wild-caught Mandarin salmon, pan-roasted duck breast, and seared rib eye, accompanied by a glass of merlot or aged Cabernet. Those enjoying a fun-filled day of nautical activities can take delight in a local beer or mimosa with all-you-can-eat shrimp, delicious crab strips, and homemade crab cakes that are fresh and luscious. With a generous selection of international foods and classic American fare like burgers and fries, Morehead City's dining options can perfectly satisfy the appetite you'll build up in a day of fun by the sea.
Frequently asked questions
Celebrate special occasion at the best restaurants in Beaufort. Our customers recommend 34° North Restaurant, Prime Bistro & Wine Bar and Blue Moon Bistro
As of Mar 14, 2025 there are 6 restaurants in Beaufort. Filter by “outdoor dining”, “romantic” or “dog friendly”.
On OpenTable we support all cuisines. Find American, Contemporary American, French American, Steakhouse, Tapas / Small Plates and more. Use our filters to find exactly what you’re looking for and make your reservation today.
Yes! We partner with restaurants in Beaufort who deliver with Toast, Postmates, Uber Eats, Olo, ChowNow.
Yes, you can also see restaurants near you offering takeout.
Yes! OpenTable provides free, convenient and trusted options to book the best restaurants in Beaufort either on OpenTable or directly with the restaurant.
Yes, we partner with a third party to bring back menu information for restaurants near you.
Explore OpenTable
- Cypress Bay Shopping Center
- Econo Lodge Crystal Coast
- Quality Hotel Morehead City
- Parkway Shopping Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront
- Morehead Plaza Shopping Center
- Swinson Park
- Carteret County Museum of History
- Hampton Inn Morehead City
- Pine Cliff Recreation Area
- Mansfield Park
- Market Place Shopping Center
- Carteret Historical Museum
- Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Morehead City