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A Duck Road bar-and-restaurant combo made for an easy meal between the boardwalk and the shops
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.
1,291 reviews
in the last week
Went with my wife on a Friday evening around 7:30. Grabbed a spot at the bar and listened to the live musician who was playing some tunes while we waited for our table to be ready. Very relaxing. Sat at our table, which was next to a window facing the bay that had a great view. The drinks hit just right and the food was wonderful. Will definitely plan a return visit.
in the last week
Great restaurant, great food. Very accommodating to me being gluten free. I had the shrimp and grits which was very good.
in the last week
So yummy. I have a tree nut allergy and they were very nice
in the last week
I made a reservation asking to sit outside. When we arrive I found out they had sat us inside. It would be an hour and a half wait for outside. I got a Caesar salad with the dressing on the side. When it arrives the dressing is on the salad. I am allergic to sea food and the possibility of anchovies in the dressing is why I need the dressing on the side. I asked for a drink when the food came out and I was never given it. Once our meal is done we go to walk outside and there is a lot of seating outside. Like 5 open tables. Overall, I found the staffs attitude towards my issues poor and the restraint to be disappointing. I came for the view since that is what you see online and what I got was very different.
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