Beaufort Café

Open 7 days a week, Beaufort Café is casual, laid-back, budget-friendly, and delicious! Omelet options range from the Greek, made with feta, tomatoes, and black olives, to the classic ham and cheese. Choose the Farm House Platter that includes pork chops, two eggs, hash browns, and toast, all for $8! Hearty portions of fresh, filling breakfast and great coffee, start your day with a smile at Beaufort Cafe. 817 Cedar St. | 252.728.4400

City Kitchen

If you’re looking for a prime waterfront view with the freshest ingredients, City Kitchen is the place to be. Found within the Town Creek Marina, City Kitchen is a private and cozy spot for dinner and live music. The menu is divided into “Littles” and “Bigs” depending on your appetite. Options range from classic seafood like the Crab Cake served with salsa verde, coriander sauce, jasmine rice, and arugula, to Asian inspired items like the Korean Pork Belly Tacos. The menu is seasonal and always fresh. 232 W. Beaufort Rd. | 252.648.8141

Roland's Barbecue

Serving Southern barbecue cuisine for over 25 years, Roland’s is homemade, family friendly, and high quality food at a good price. Daily specials are always available made with fresh seasonal ingredients in addition to the ample menu. Barbecue ribs, barbecue chicken, fried chicken, pork, steak, seafood, and so many sides...Roland’s has one goal and that is to fill your belly! Don’t forget to leave some room for the delicious banana pudding or sweet potato pie. 1507 Live Oak St. | 252.728.1953

The Sprouter Inn

Located in Historic Beaufort, The Spouter Inn is charming, relaxing, and waterfront. Serving fresh, local fish from Carteret Catch, the Inn serves lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. Dock the boat and enjoy a Spouter Sandwich on the water. With nearly 20 different sandwiches to choose from, you will not be disappointed. If you’d rather wait until dinner, no worries, the dinner menu is just as delicious! Stuffed Flounder, Maple Bourbon BBQ Ribs, and Linguine and Clams are just a small sample of what The Spouter Inn has to offer. Don’t forget to visit the bakery before you head out to try a piece of Key Lime pie or the Best Carrot Cake. 218 Front St. | 252.728.5190

Aqua

It’s not the typical Beaufort dining establishment, but Aqua has made waves when it comes to their “small plates, big plates, and great wines.” Fresh, local flavors are what is important to the chefs and they take their drink selection very seriously. Open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, diners can experience flavor overload in the form of surf, turf, gluten and dairy free items. It’s not just about the food at Aqua, it’s the experience. 114 Middle Lane | 252.728.7777