Brewery & Bar

AQUA Restaurant

A Duck Road bar-and-restaurant combo made for an easy meal between the boardwalk and the shops

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$$$$Duck, NC

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AQUA Restaurant sits on Duck Road in the middle of town, running as a combination restaurant and bar that leans into Duck's easygoing, upscale-casual character. It's categorized as a brewery & bar with a $$ price range, which puts it solidly in the mid-range bracket for the area — not a quick bite, but not a special-occasion splurge either.

Duck is one of the more walkable towns on this stretch of the northern Outer Banks, built around its soundside boardwalk on Currituck Sound rather than directly on the ocean, with a tight cluster of boutique shops and restaurants strung along Duck Road itself. AQUA fits naturally into that mix as a stop for a meal or drinks between browsing shops or walking the boardwalk, and its Duck Road address puts it within easy reach of the rest of downtown Duck on foot.

Specific hours aren't listed here, so call ahead or check the restaurant's website before making the trip — like a lot of Outer Banks dining spots, schedules can shift by season, especially heading into the shoulder months.

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Jimmy Cain

3 months ago

After visiting Duck at least 15 times over 23 years we finally tried Aqua for our daughter's 21st birthday. Inside was very clean and well appointed. Sitting in the window with the soundside view made it extra special. The server was charming and knowledgeable of all dishes. He was quick with handling our needs. The rest of the staff also were very friendly and helpful. Food was well prepared and excellent tasting. Drinks from the bar delightful. Dessert heavenly. We highly recommend making a reservation during your stay.

Madeline Bartlett

2 months ago

I had the seafood pasta and it was absolutely delicious! The calamari was also so good. It may seem pricey but our total was similar to other local restaurants and much much better quality. I'd highly recommend! Our waitress was also so sweet!

Courtney Rothman

2 months ago

What an incredible experience at Aqua! Getting the opportunity to enjoy upscale restaurants with curated menus is close to impossible as a vegetarian. Normally we’re afforded a veggie burger or salad. We came to Aqua specifically for the vegan meal, and I was so impressed. The flavor profile of the vegan steak impressed even my non-vegetarian partner, and our waitress (also not a vegetarian) shared how much she loves it too. Again, it is such a wonderful feeling to be included in the making of a seasonal and curated menu, and it really makes all the difference when the food is given the same consideration as the meat dishes. The ambience and the service were also incredible. We had a beautiful view of the sunset from inside, and overall really enjoyed our time!

Jerry Miranda

2 months ago

Can't go wrong here. An amazing place for lunch or dinner. Terrific views. It is not cheap. Excellent staff and hostess. Our waitress was super nice. The meals were delicious. The specials were good. Had a pleasant experience. Strongly recommended.

Sarah Thomas

4 months ago

Tried Aqua tonight with friends and we all agreed it is our new favorite OBX restaurant. Great views, great service, high-quality food. I had the salmon and it was perfectly prepared and so flavorful. Friends ordered the seafood pasta, bangin shrimp, crab dip, truffle fries. Everything was absolutely delicious! JB was our server and he was awesome. Can’t wait to visit again the next time we are in Duck.