I came back for their Bloody Mary, and we ended up staying for lunch. The service was great and the view is hard to beat. I ate the shrimp bake from the starters menu and it was perfect for lunch and was so tasty. If you go, ask if they're seating in the Sky Bar; they didn't offer and it's amazing up there! A star was taken off for that reason, as well as water on the floor that no one bothered to clean up, and the BM was $19!!! read more

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Great food and atmosphere here. Service was outstanding We will come back Great view of the waterfront read more

Had to come back because it was just too good 4 days prior. Once again everything was amazing, swordfish was amazing again, steak, grouper, and crab cakes all were amazing. Our server, Norah, asked about allergies once again. Always a nice touch. The view of the water on the patio was once again amazing. The sky deck was a little windy but they do offer a limited dinner menu of apps and some lunch items. Overall 10/10 again. This was our second visit in 4 days and honestly could eat here daily. read more

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Love this place. Excellent food and service. Only complain is that they did away with the tuna poke and now do a tuna stack. It is not as good as the tuna poke. That was one of our favorites when we visited. Please bring back the tuna poke read more

Moonrakers came highly recommended to us from a friend who lives locally. She told us that the view from the sky deck just can't be beat, and she was definitely correct! What an amazing start to the meal! All of the staff, from the hostesses at the front to the server and bartender were all super pleasant and helpful. We started with a Painkiller and a draft special, which were both fantastic. Our server said that the Cajun chicken panini was "life changing", and he wasn't far off! It was a real joy to experience Tasso again. In a rare development, all three of my kids loved their food: chicken fingers, cheese pizza, and cheeseburger. My wife ordered the fish taco and it was also delicious. Perhaps my best endorsement is that we bought some tshirts before leaving! read more

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Clam Chowder was decent (potatoes didn't seem freshly cut there and seemed diced like frozen kind or kind in canned cham chowder). It was good though. Salads are good (we have tried different ones so I can't specify). Didn't eat heavy full entrees there though so do not have comments. read more

The food was wonderful. Tasty fresh seafood in an upscale restaurant. A fresh and wonderful offering of seasonal options. The food presentation is artistic and more filling than it looks. Service was excellent. Very attentive and friendly. The restaurant overlooks the water with a beautiful view. There is inside and outside seating. Great location for groups, family, friend or business dining. Great location for special occasions. read more

Moonrakers - Seafood Chopinno - American Near Me - Beaufort, North Carolina

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Such a beautiful spot for a restaurant! The views are spectacular. The staff are exceptional! The manager, Steve was wonderful and checked in to be certain we're being taken care of. The Blackened Grouper was the best I've had. The Grouper was surrounded by small clams in a delicious sauce. The Ribeye was cooked perfectly and the Trigger Fish was wonderful. The bartender was so nice and helpful. This is a beautiful restaurant. read more

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Really good food and drinks. This restaurant is newer and always busy, this one is my favorite is the area- there is also a rooftop bar but it seems to have a waitlist, the bar in the main level has space available to grab something quick. The menu is simple and the dishes are good, service is fast. read more

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Meghan was our waiter & she's actually a manager, she's superb at customer service. Very, very professional & personable. We enjoyed the potato & broccoli side. Also, the baked shrimp appetizer with pineapple was innovative. The blackened grouper was very good. I had the chefs presentation of scallops & the best risotto I've had outside of Italy. The frozen painkiller was very good & lovely presentation in a frosted pineapple with pineapple spears garnish. There is a sky deck that is the highest point In Beaufort besides the church of course;) read more

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Best place to enjoy a cocktail before dinner. Gorgeous views from their rooftop bar! If you are lucky you might even see wild horses on the island just across from your table.After your drink head downstairs to covered terraces with views of all the big yachts docking for the day. It is not just about the ambience,enjoy good coastal food,too. My only suggestion would be for the salt shaker to be spared a bit more; my mahi tacos were a little too salty. I even love salt,but it was too much for even me. Moonrakers is a very special way to spend a vacation afternoon! read more

Our party of four visited Moonrakers Rooftop, which is undeniably a beautiful location. Unfortunately, the service experience did not match the setting. We were seated promptly, and our waitress, Allison, quickly took both our drink and food orders after delivering our drinks. The rooftop was busy with guests enjoying the beautiful weather, which we completely understood. However, after finishing our drinks, we waited extensively for our food with no updates. Eventually, Allison returned and explained that she had already checked with the kitchen twice, but our order still was not ready, despite several tables seated after us already receiving their lunch. Shortly afterward, manager Steven came over to apologize and assured us the food was being plated and would arrive within two minutes. At that point, we remained patient and understanding, assuming the issue had been resolved. Unfortunately, another 15 minutes passed with no food. One member of our party eventually went to the bar to ask for an update, and it became clear that our order was still not ready. Rather than addressing the issue directly, manager Steven looked and walked away, while Allison informed us that we would still need to pay a $90 bar tab for our four mixed drinks. To be clear, we were not difficult customers and were understanding that mistakes can happen. Had someone simply acknowledged earlier that our order had been missed or significantly delayed, we would have appreciated the honesty. Instead, we waited over an hour after placing our order with little communication or resolution. Allison appeared to be genuinely trying to get assistance, but the lack of support and accountability from her manager Steven who watched and walked away made the experience extremely disappointing. read more

Well the waitress was super sweet, the top floor view was great. But still sitting here over an hour later waiting for our order. So super frustrating. Ok update the food is amazing! We all loved our food! Chicken, shrimp, clam chowder and fish. All excellent. read more

Moonrakers - American Near Me - Beaufort, North Carolina

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Moonrakers is a great restaurant in Downtown Beaufort. There is indoor seating as well as outdoor seating right on the water. I chose to sit inside as I'd been out in the heat earlier in the day. Next time, I will need to enjoy the outside view. The restaurant was gorgeous inside and my table had a view of the open kitchen. My waitress was also the bar tender but I didn't know that until I was leaving. She made me a special drink after asking what I liked and recommended the lobster roll saying it was the best she's had. I'd agree with that statement. The lobster roll was fantastic with tons of lobster mixed with mayo and chives stuffed into the buttery bun. I couldn't finish it so had to take some to go. I wasn't sure how it'd taste as another meal but it tasted as great as it was in the restaurant. The fries for my side were also tasty. Moonrakers will get a return visit from me. read more

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Food: scallops were way too spicy and were over done. The steak was cooked to my liking but was not a great cut of meat for the price tag. Salad was very good as were the desserts. Service was good. It took too long to get the bread we ordered. Ambiance was good. read more

Right off the water and in the downtown area. Nice Hostesses, a great Waiter/Server who made our dining experience great. Nice airy seating with a great vibe. Menu had options, and everything we ordered was delicious. We started with fried calamari, which was very good, not a huge portion for the price. My wife rolled with the chowder and said it was good. I personally loved my grilled Mahi tacos. Overall, it was good, a little pricy for the portions, but in my opinion are paying for the tourist location. read more

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We were visiting from Chicago for our yearly Labor Day weekend trip and decided to have dinner at Moonrakers after checking out other establishments near by. Definitely did not disappoint! The food was delectable, the decor was sophisticated, and the staff were welcoming and attentive. We were lucky to catch the sunset and the views were beautiful. Service was a bit slow compared to what we are used to in the city but thankfully we weren't in a rush and I'm sure they were busier than usual due to the holiday. I highly recommend and we plan on returning! read more

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This is a unique place where you can dine inside or outside and they have a rooftop bar and tables and you can eat upstairs also. The menu upstairs is different from the menu downstairs. Down you have a limited choice of entrées but that is ok, there is plenty of small plates also. We enjoyed out food, then had a drink at he rooftop bar. Service is top notch read more

Stopped here for appetizers and drinks on a Saturday afternoon and got two seats at the bar immediately. I've tried to eat here before when we couldn't get it so I was very pleased.... It was a chilly afternoon in December. The views from inside are lovely. They were preparing a mulled cider for the flotilla that evening that smelled divine. Our appetizers were delicious. I could have licked the bowl of the whipped feta and the kale Caesar salad was really unique and flavorful. I hope to return again in the future for dinner and maybe catch the flotilla next year. read more

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the to-die-for views and sky deck, unfortunately closed to us because of some crazy weather. steakhouse vibes (and decently high prices) with unbelievable but ONLY seafood options -- the best mahi mahi I've ever had with a coconut curry & plantains. espresso martini experience to the max with a super kind and informative server. will absolutely be back when we visit next. read more

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The rooftop scenery is absolutely worth the visit--beautiful spot with a great vibe. The only downside was the lack of shade. A few umbrellas or better covered areas would go a long way, especially on a sunny day. As for the food: it really delivered. The truffle fries were perfectly crispy and packed with flavor. The jerk chicken wasn't quite what I expected, but it was still really tasty. The burger was a hit--everyone who tried it loved it. And my wife is still raving about the fish and chips. Overall, a great spot for a casual rooftop meal with solid food and awesome views. Just pack a hat, sunscreen and sunglasses. Our crew all got sunburned otherwise my review would be 5 stars. read more

Arrived at 5pm with 14 people. Never had I seen 4 hostess work so hard to tell people "no way" despite calling if we could come early. Luckily, the staff on the upper deck was kind but menu was lame so we left. Crazy a business would have such bad communication and a "no way" attitude. read more

We ate outside on the deck overlooking the water, which was nice with beachy music playing at the right level in the background and dolphins swimming about 30 yards from us. We had the calamari appetizer which was very good. Our entrees were also very good. Followed up with desert. Everything was fantastic. From the time we walked in the service was friendly and on top of everything we needed. The staff all helped each other out, which was a pleasant surprise these days. I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

No. Just no. Way too overpriced- it's kind of ridiculous. The food is fine, but it's not worth even close to the amount they're charging for it. Plus, it's right on the water and the windows are too high up to see out of. The service was ok. Not a fan and won't be back. read more

This past weekend I was in Beaufort for a weekend meeting and one night my wife and I wanted to go somewhere besides the hotel restaurant (which was great, shout out to 34 Degrees North) for a nice dinner. After seeing Moonrakers from out in the waterway on a boat, we checked out the menu and were able to get a reservation that night! After making our reservations Moonrakers texted to see if we would prefer indoor or outdoor seating which was a very nice touch. With it being a very warm weekend for this time of year, we chose to sit outside on the deck which was PERFECT! Great views and ambiance, we even got to see some dolphins swimming by during dinner. Admittedly I did not even notice it on our way out to the deck, the dining room and open kitchen area looked awesome when we were walking out to leave! Additionally, while we did not go up there, the rooftop also looked like a very fun spot from the water! For our drinks my wife had one of their mocktails which she enjoyed and I ordered a glass of the Picpoul wine, which I figured would go perfectly with any seafood I would order! Overall they had a very nice wine list with a pretty wide range of options! For food I started with a cup of the Clam Chowder which was even better than I could have hoped for! Rich, thick, creamy, with a good amount of clams. Easily one of the better New England Clam Chowder's I have had! Then for my meal, I actually had the appetizer portion of grilled oysters. While they were good, and they oysters had great flavor, the breadcrumbs/butter/cheese on top overpowered the oyster a bit. I think if they cut back on the tops just a bit and didn't have quite as large of a mountain of toppings they would actually be a bit better and you could taste the oyster itself much better. My wife had the baby kale salad with grilled shrimp on it, which is an asian inspired salad and it was extremely good! The dressing, oranges, and cashews all worked together wonderfully! If you are even in Beaufort and looking for someone just a little more upscale than your typical on the water fish joint, I think Moonrakers is a great spot to try! Whether sitting inside or outside, you are sure to have a good meal with nice ambiance! read more

AMAZING! Friendly, professional, helpful staff who above and beyond! Took extra care with my food allergy. Food is delicious- had the daily seafood special amd key lime pie. Atmosphere is unique, relaxing, and nice. Will definitely be back! read more

We had the best lunch at moonrakers. The chicken panini was awesome and the new Boomkicker from R and D is exceptional! The best view in Beaufort as well. read more

This restaurant is listed as being dog friendly and that dogs are allowed in their outdoor area. However, when we showed up for our reservation, we were told we could not bring our dog, and that only service dogs were allowed. Maybe you make that clear so we don't waste time making a reservation to a restaurant we can't go to since we are here on vacation with our little dog. read more

The server is fast and nice they where very attentive and the food was amazing best burger I've had read more

Moonrakers - The kids burger with a bite taken out of it - American Near Me - Beaufort, North Carolina

Beautiful waterfront view! Good service and nice wine list. Enjoyed a quiet lunch during the week while staying in Emerald Isle.

Moonrakers never disappoints. Atmosphere is wonderful outside or by the windows.Service has always been excellent. The menu has demonstrated variety and unique dishes. Certainly our favorite in beautiful Beaufort!!! read more

Mark O. I echo your sentiments. Never have I seen a resturant work so hard to not accomodate guests when they could. I booked a reservation for 5 which is the most I could do on opentable. I called after to ask if I could get a table for 6 as there where 3 couples and it was for a birthday. No. I called again the day before; also No. We had to waive off the other couples for drinks as this was now impossible to book any restaurant on 4th weekend. There were only half the tables occupied and to add insult to injury the reworked a table for 6 into a deuce and a 4 top right in front of us to accommodate a smaller table that never materialized during the 2 hours we were there (see picture below). Food is meh..? Service and drinks were good (redeeming). Prices are ridiculous for the caliber of food ($177 for 2) Never go there if you have any expectations other No. read more

Moonrakers - American Near Me - Beaufort, North Carolina

Drinks on the roof for sunset is great! Awesome views, good music and attentive barkeep. read more

Moonrakers - View from the roof. Catamaran mojo. - American Near Me - Beaufort, North Carolina

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Surprisingly good for a tourist-town restaurant. Beautiful dining room, friendly staff, nicely varied menu. Appetizers: Mussels - it's enormous and delicious. Like way more mussels than I'd expect for an entree and they were close to perfect. Baked shrimp: tasty, but the dish was a little confused about what it was trying to be. Portion size more sensible. Garden salad: perfect. Like the right greens, served cold and crisp, dressed well, and enormous. It's a simple thing done right. Mains: Seafood stew: satisfying and generous Chicken: Super flavorful and complex. Mushrooms, chestnuts, all kinds of stuff in that sauce. Big portion too Salmon: innovative and flavorful. Nice sweet and sour flavors. Great plating. Value was very good, considering you're in an expensive town and the portions and quality were excellent. Someone in that kitchen is going the extra mile. They could have settled for being a good bar with a great view and so so food. But the food really rocks. Nice job. read more

A little pricey but man the view is gorgeous. Would recommend for drinks up on the top floor at sunset. The bartenders were super nice and the ambience was phenomenal. Can't say much for the food but will be back. read more

Moonrakers - American Near Me - Beaufort, North Carolina

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My husband and I were impressed with this spot. It's beautiful from the outside, three-stories of imposing brick with green ivy growing up the sides and a visible rooftop deck with firefly lights. Inside is gorgeously done with white headboard and classic interior touches. The bathrooms are gorgeous and exceedingly classy and clean. Inside seating areas on the 1st and second floors were very pretty but the outside deck seating facing the water can't be beat. We watched sunset cruises take off and saw dolphins! The rooftop bar area (sky deck) has several tables and a bar area where you can get some light snacks and drinks. They do not serve the entire menu but it has a lovely view and the breeze is nice. There are elevators inside to take you between the three floors. Our waitress was very friendly and sweet. She made recommendations upon request and gave us a bit more detail on the dishes we had questions between to help us decide. We tried the whipped feta with pita bread and loved it. As well as the kale citrus cesar salad and has puppies. For our entree, we split the fish of the day which was a curried swordfish with zucchini and cauliflower. Very good. Only issue was the hush puppies which were dry and over fried and overpriced at $8 for about 8 of them.... would not reorder that one. For dessert we had white chocolate raspberry cheesecake and coffee. They sell t-shirts and hats downstairs at the hostess stand. read more

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Spacious, with beautiful views from the rooftop and the ground floor patio. Lots of seating inside and outside. Food was solid, with a huge variety of fresh seafood dishes, and creative recipes. The service and ambiance were warm and welcoming. Great place to take friends/family from out of town for a quality meal and cocktails. read more

Stopped in for snacks on a very busy holiday weekend. Very nice vibe and view. The wine selection is great, and there is a diverse food menu. Food is nicely presented. The service was excellent. I was visibly overheated from walking the island and the bar, and Barbara made sure I got hydrated, showing concern rather than just turning tables quickly. Management is visible and genuinely interested in input. It was a great experience, and i will return. read more

Moonrakers - Conch fritters - American Near Me - Beaufort, North Carolina

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Wow. Simply outstanding! The views, the food, the cocktails..... this is a great place. We came the first day and sat outside upstairs. We ordered most of the appetizers and sides on the menus as we had a couple cocktails. (You can't order main courses in the bar patio). Food was so good we came back the next night with reservations and had a fabulous meal. Well prepared, service was excellent, the view incredible. Positioned on the water so that you can have shade. The key lime pie for desert topped off a wonderful meal. Will definitely be back when we are in the area. read more

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Fabulous lunch, mahi taco excellent, wonderful seasoning. We sat on the top level and enjoyed watching the boats . The weather was smashing also. 5 star lunch ***** read more