Food & Drink
Clawson’s 1905 Restaurant & Pub | Walking Distance
Ask any Beaufort Local and they’ll tell you that Clawson’s is your best bet for a great lunch or dinner on the Beaufort Waterfront. Good lunch prices, the best appetizers in town, incredible seafood dinner specials, and the great service will make you a Clawson’s guest for life. Located directly on Front St., the Historic Clawson’s building is a Beaufort landmark.
Aqua Restaurant | Walking Distance
Aqua originated as a tapas restaurant in 2003, and has grown into a favorite spot for locals and visitors year-round. Fresh, local flavors take priority at Aqua, and diners are likely to find sun-ripened local tomatoes, fresh-caught grouper, regional cheeses and more among the menu choices. Food is only so good without a proper drink in hand, and Aqua’s large but moderately priced wine selection, beer choices and varied specialty martini list leave few wanting.
Ribeyes Steakhouse | Walking Distance
Remember the great flavor and taste of steaks in years past? Ribeyes Steakhouse brings back that long ago taste. We use only choice Omaha brand mid-western grain fed beef. Our beef loins are the finest money can buy. The size of the loin allows us to give you a thick steak that will not break the bank. Our cook will come to your table to take your order. You may go to the salad bar whenever you’re ready and we will put your steak on the grill when we see you there. You should get your steak shortly after you finish your salad.
Front Street Grill at Stillwater & The Rhum Bar | Walking Distance
Historic Beaufort Waterfront Restaurant serving coastal food with Southern Soul. Great food and a coastal ambiance, can only equal an extraordinary dining experience! Front Street Grill at Stillwater is located in the renovated historic Topsail marine boathouse on the beautiful Beaufort Waterfront. The restaurant serves lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch / inside and out.The outside waterfront bar serves light food and drinks all day, in season.
Beaufort Grocery Co. | Across the Street
Located in Beaufort’s Historic District on Queen Street, between Front and Ann Streets, the Beaufort Grocery Company brings subtle grace and charm reminiscent of a French country Bistro to the local scene. In the evening, the Beaufort Grocery Company transforms into one of the area’s most sophisticated dining establishments with daily seafood specials and a wide variety of other entrees, appetizers and desserts further complimented by one of the premier wine lists in the region.
City Kitchen | 5 Min Drive
Welcome to Town Creek Marina’s City Kitchen Waterfront Restaurant. Oh, it seems just like yesterday brothers Steve and Chuck Tulevech (both Yankees from New York) relocated to the well-known quaint and historic town of Beaufort, North Carolina. They won the locals over with their uncanny ability to correctly pronounce the name of the town… not that copycat town, one state over. And normally we would say that’s all she wrote — but actually that is where the real story begins.
Beaufort Cafe | 5 Min Drive
We do appreciate your patronage and would like to welcome all to come and join us for the BEST Breakfast in Beaufort…We have daily specials and we now have Free internet access so bring you laptop and enjoy a Great cup of Coffee
The Dockhouse Restaurant | Walking Distance
The Dockhouse Restaurant is located on the beautiful Beaufort Waterfront in North Carolina. Come by land or come by sea, we will have tasty food, cold drinks, and great music waiting for you to enjoy! The Dockhouse, as the locals call it, has been serving the folks in Beaufort for over 30 years. The Dockhouse is a well known spot for listening to live music in Carteret County.
Finz Grill | Walking Distance
Located on the Historic Beaufort, NC waterfront, Finz Grill serves world class Seafood, Steaks, Burgers, Wraps, Soups, Salads and more for lunch and dinner. While dining with us, relax, enjoy the view and the ambiance of our facility. Featuring Classic Down East Seafood, Choice Cut Ribeye, International Cuisine, Full Service Bar and Lounge and Floating Dock Access for Boaters.
No Name Pizza | 5 Min Drive
No Name Pizza & Subs is owned and operated by Chris, John, and Zack Manousaridis. They’ve been in the area and serving the community since 1982. Chris and his brothers Zack and John, are known throughout Carteret County for their hard work and dedication to the community and to their customers. They have helped and watched the area grow from a small community to the beautiful area it is now.
Royal James Cafe | Walking Distance
Royal James Cafe is the oldest continually existing business in Beaufort’s historic district and has a local flavor all its own. With an early 1950s Formica, wood and neon look, this cafe and pool room draws an interesting mix of locals and tourists, families and singles. You’ll find regulation antique Brunswick pool tables, an Internet-connected juke box, video games and a flat-screen TV tuned to sports, weather or breaking news.
Cru Bar & Wine Store | The Beaufort Coffee Shop | Turner St
Local coffee shop and wine bar in the heart of Beaufort. Serving delicious Costa Rican coffee, freshly baked pastries, pizzas, sandwiches, wine, and drinks. Wine tastings and live music every weekend. A local hangout. Welcomes everyone!