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  • 252-261-9700
    1174 Duck Road, Duck, NC 27949

WaterfrontDining

Delight in our seasonal creations, exquisite wines, specialty cocktails & scenic views year-round

Now in our 12th season, we applaud our outstanding team of chefs and service staff for their commitment to provide an exceptional culinary experience in our casual setting you’re sure to be comfortable relaxing in. Gorgeous sunsets, live music, and good times with friends and family make AQUA the place to be; the place where delicious food and beautiful memories happen.


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Open WED – SUN in the cool months

 

Prelude to Spring Food and Wine Event 
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 6pm til

Come join us for an evening of great food and wine! Celebrate the end of winter and the coming of spring in the company of friends, old and new! Chef Cory will prepare a delicious 5-course meal to be complemented by wines from around the world; click for the menu. This will be a night to remember, so book your seat today! $65 per person excluding tax and gratuity. Reserve by calling (252)261-9700

 

Dare and Currituck year-round locals discount!

10% OFF food from our lunch menu and 20% OFF our dinner menu excludes some items including alcohol, tapas and happy hour menus

Brunch & Lunch menus Saturday & Sunday 10:30 am to 3 pm
Lunch   11:30 am to 3 pm       Midday Menu   3 to 4:30 pm       Dinner & Tapas  4:30 pm til
Bar   11:30 am to close with daily drink specials and Happy Hour Appetizers 3 to 6 pm
Wine Down Wednesdays All wine by the bottle priced $100 or less half-price all day
Live Music    6 to 9 pm        Fridays:  Monte Hooker      Saturdays:  BC
Surf & Turf Sundays Enjoy our NY Strip for dinner and choose a seafood selection on us!

RegionalCuisine

Our mission is to create delicious regionally inspired culinary masterpieces using locally caught fish and seafood, locally farmed ingredients, and all natural meats
For lunch, our menu has something for everyone including soups, salads, sandwiches, seafood and more. At dinner, our Chef creates exquisite specialty dishes using fresh local seasonal ingredients to complement our local seafood and natural meat selections. Both menus always offer both vegan and gluten free options. Carefully chosen innovative wine, craft beer and cocktail lists perfectly complement Chef’s savory creations. All of our tasty desserts are hand made in house with every sweet tooth in mind, the ultimate ending to every meal!


CulinaryPortfolio

Take a look at some of the delicious food our culinary team has created over the years
Seared Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast


Jerk Chicken


Grilled Scottish Salmon


Fish & Chips


Steak & Cheese Sandwich


Crab Cake Sandwich


Burrata Salad


Bangin' Shrimp Tacos


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  • A+ service, food and atmosphere. Off season able to seat us right away without a reservation. Our server was fantastic- suggested wine pairings, guided entree selections, even offered to move us to a quieter table when a large party came in. Shrimp and grits, mussels, and pork belly special all excellent, but you MUST save room the decadent flourless chocolate cake. Will absolutely come back on our next trip!
    PPS, out of town visitor
  • What an awesome experience! The food was OUTSTANDING. I started with a roasted beet salad with toasted pecans. That alone could have been my dinner and I wound up sharing with my husband. My husband ordered a dozen oysters and devoured them quickly. I had the black bean quinoa cakes. Everything was fresh and the flavors meshed beautifully. My husband had the fruit de mer pasta. My husband ate everything and kept raving about how good it was. We finished our meal with sorbet (homemade) and he had a fancy cheesecake. Our server was wonderful--bringing out olive oil instead of butter for the homemade bread. I didn't ask--she was attentive and thoughtful.
    TJ, Cape May, NJ
  • Perfect lunch spot. We were delightfully surprised when we had lunch here. Lovely location with great views of the Currituck Sound. We started with the pimento cheese appetizer which was excellent and gluten free. Our main course was mahi mahi that was very good. The restaurant is a quiet and lovely place with great food and excellent service.
    CL, Mundelein, Illinois
  • Wow o Wow! We went here upon a local person's recommendation. It was absolutely wonderful. The four of us had different items from the menu. One of our favorite items was a Smoked Tomato Bisque with dill. It was so good. Our table had coconut curry shrimp, fish tacos and the special of the day. This would be a good place to celebrate a special occasion.
    SN, Columbia, MS
  • A Very Pleasant Dining Experience. There were very few restaurants open in January in Duck/Corolla; therefore, we were so glad we were able to find the Aqua Restaurant open. The service was friendly, attentive and prompt. The view from our dining table of the swan in the sound was lovely. The hand-cut fries were the best we have eaten! The oysters on the half shell were plump, succulent and tasty. The NC shrimp on the salad were fresh and delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience at the Aqua Restaurant and will definitely return.
    LY, Virginia Beach, VA
  • We had not been here in a while, and decided it was such a pretty day, we would enjoy the sound front view and have lunch. wonderful. We sat inside, upper deck, window view, and watched the Ducks and Geese flying south, over Mahi tacos, done traditional and asian. Super. Then we had the flour less chocolate torte with Pistachio ice cream. I really like their menu, the service is on point and friendly. You need to check them out, it's off season, so no crowds, Always lively at night, great bar.
    JB, Southern Shores, NC
  • Exemplary! No warning except GO! Delicious food plus the staff was friendly, engaging and attentive to our every whim. Can't wait to return!
    PC, Gloucester, VA
  • Great food, great views! First, the restaurant was very accommodating to my wife and I as we did not have reservations upon arrival. They sat us quickly outside on the waterfront. We started off with the bangin shrimp appetizer, which was delicious with the Asian slaw! We went with steak for our entrees, which was also a great choice. The service was superb as we were checked on frequently by our server. Finally, the sunset view from the waterfront was beautiful while we finished off our food and drinks.
    WG, Greenville, NC
  • Beautiful sunset on the deck. We enjoyed a delicious meal on the deck, with the added benefit of a gorgeous sunset. The food was great, the service was excellent, and the sunset view was fantastic.
    WH, Buffalo, NY
  • This restaurant is very good! We were all happy with our meals. Our waiter was excellent. The service was fantastic all around. The food came out in a timely fashion and was prepared as described in the menu. Good job Aqua from some avid foodies!!!
    MM, Jamesport, NY
  • Great service, perfect setting and well prepared and presented food that tastes delicious. Bonus is gorgeous sunsets over Currituck Sound. Filet Mignon was as tender as butter and so tasty. Duck was also delicious. Go here.
    DP, Lancaster, PA
  • Absolutely outstanding. Had lunch with family at this wonderful place, the special for lunch was pan fried flounder with grilled vegetables, peppers, mushrooms, etc, with the most wonderful sauces , the flounder was pan seared to perfection, the flavours outstanding, the soup to die for, crab and fresh corn, broth amazing, and the finish of a touch of white truffle oil. a gourmet journey, Thank you Aqua.
    AE, Kincardine, Canada
 

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50% Off Bottles of Wine
February 26, 2020 In Live Music, Bar & Sunsets  Read More

On Wine Down Wednesdays, join us for half-price bottles of wine with your meal during both lunch or dinner!...

Prelude to Spring
February 24, 2020 In Events & Holidays  Read More

A Food and Wine Event Wednesday, March 18, 2020, 6 pm.Come join us for an evening of great food and wine!...

Surf n Turf
February 23, 2020 In Lunch & Dinner  Read More

Join us on Sundays and with your 10oz NY Strip dinner, choose lump crabmeat, shrimp, or a crab cake for FREE!...

Tapas Pork Ribs
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Chef Cory’s award-winning Grilled Iberico Pork Ribs with his Pomegranate BBQ Sauce are so yummy and a favorite...

Join us for Half-price Wine
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It's Wine Down Wednesday! 50% OFF bottles of wine normally priced under $100.  Perfect for enjoying with our tapas...

Do You Like Free Seafood?
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Join us Sunday evenings through March and order our NY Strip for dinner to enjoy your choice from the seafood...

OurTeam

Cory Bryant

Executive Chef
"As a child, I was passionate about cooking for my family with a strong desire to pursue a culinary career. After landing my first cooking job as a teen and then gaining years of experience in fine dining, I trained in culinary techniques and flavor profiles at the Culinary Institute of Virginia where I graduated in 2013. I gained vast experience in management rolls at Roadside Bar and Grill and Rundown Cafe before accepting the Sous Chef position at AQUA with a promotion to Executive Chef after a couple of years. Wanting to strengthen my culinary skills even more, I moved to Asheville, NC when offered a Roundsman Chef position working in the Taproom of the state of the art Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. After learning a vast amount about various culinary styles while working in Asheville, I wanted to come back to the coast. I've returned to AQUA as Executive Chef with more culinary passion than I've ever had and with a dedication to create a unique culinary experience for every AQUA guest, one to remember for years to come."

Judy Fisher

General Manager
"I began managing at AQUA in 2008 and truly love the Town of Duck and the community of people who make it so special. I first worked in restaurants while attending VCU where I received a Bachelors Degree in Business. Loving restaurants' fast paced and fun atmosphere, I moved to Washington, DC in 1990 to become Cafe Heartland's general manager. My fondness for the Outer Banks from vacationing here year after year quickly had me craving beach life, so I moved here to wait tables and manage at Goombays. I then partnered with two friends to open Quagmires in 1996. After a successful 10 years, we each wanted to experience something new, mine to have a child of my own to enjoy the Outer Banks with. I took some time off to just be a mom and when ready to work again found AQUA, the perfect career fit for me."

Shelly Rowles

Restaurant Manager
"I joined AQUA in 2009, bringing a dedicated passion of enjoying wine with food and valuable experience in how they complement one another. Being the daughter of a Graduated Chef of the Culinary Institute of America, I developed an early desire to become specialized in hospitality while working in his restaurant Finely Ron's, an Outer Banks favorite for many years. While attending UNC Chapel Hill and living in Raleigh, I worked at Angus Barn where I gained management experience prior to returning home to work at the Left Bank. Now at AQUA, I join my wine complements food passion to Chef's passion of creating delicious locally inspired cuisine, and with a sincere commitment to a memorable culinary experience for everyone who visits our gorgeous restaurant in this beautiful waterfront location."

Lucy LaFountaine

Bar Manager
"My philosophy is the bar is an extension of my own living room, with good food, wine, drinks, and conversation. It's been wonderful making that happen at the AQUA bar, such a fun place to be while visiting Duck. After bartending for the first time at the age of 18 in a family owned pub in New Jersey, I relocated to the Outer Banks where I became known as an “old school” bartender at Sound Side in Kitty Hawk before liquor was available by the drink. I bartended at Sam & Omie’s, opened J. Fleming Munde’s and then RV’s on the Causeway. I became a local’s favorite bartender at the Whaling Station and then for 13 years at Black Pelican before joining the AQUA team in 2008."