First time we came here we summoned the manager to tell them how amazing it was- than drove 3 hours to come for our 25th wedding anniversary- was terrible- also summoned the manager- could have cared less to bring us back- won't ever be back- sad- because we would have loved to- note to managers- you can redeem the damage your servers have done! read more

To start let me tell you that it is expensive! As an example, we took some drinks on the Upper Deck, for four glasses of wine and one mixed drink. The bill came to $59. Our dinner bill came to $80 for two people. The food was good, the ambience was nice and the service was probably the best part it was impeccable. If you're looking to celebrate, I want a nice place to go. This is the place. But then again be ready to break out the Benjamins cause you're gonna need it.!! read more

Though this was my first visit, based on the other reviews, a little bit of time and experience has really done this place well as we thoroughly enjoyed our meal here! We started our evening on the rooftop bar area. It was actually quite cold out, but we had jackets and wanted the view, so we ordered drinks at the bar downstairs and made our way up to the top for some privacy. During warmer months, this looks like it will be open with it's own bar. The views are incredible up here, and there is traditional table seating as well as outdoor sofas and cushioned chairs. A great spot to grab a drink, and the quality of the cocktails is excellent as well. Like most things here, they are a bit expensive, but the price is on par with the experience they are going for... a bit more high class. In general, the restaurant itself is a stunning property with a fully open kitchen. Our dinner reservations were honored once a table was available, and before our scheduled time since we were ready for it. They actually hold a table here, instead of just putting you on a list. Our waitress promptly tended to us, got our drink and wine orders out expeditiously, and appetizers came along in short order. My appetizer was a bowl of clam chowder, and boy oh boy it was goooooood stuff. Nice and thick, rich flavor, lump clam meat could be found throughout and it was served with tasty oyster crackers. There was also bread for the table with house churned butter, how could that be bad right? It wasn't. For dinner, a variety of entrees were ordered. Mine was the Cioppino, not something I had ordered anywhere before, but the best I could describe it was that it was like an upper crust low country boil. That evening it featured red snapper, grouper, mussels, and shrimp cooked in a very flavorful brother with onion, cherry tomatoes, fennel, and potatoes. The only things that didnt hit the mark was the potatoes, they were underdone. No problem. Everything else was perfect, especially that all important broth that flavored everything. I got to try a few things around the table, all fish dishes were excellent, though I was not a fan of the coconut shrimp skillet. It was just too sweet for my liking, but the person who ordered it enjoyed it. They ordered collard greens with theirs and that was a great choice. Overall, this is a great dining experience for Beaufort to have, and I'll certainly be back on special occasions. It's a bit pricey to eat there often at roughly 30-40 per person with a single alcoholic beverage, but if you're trying to make a memorable evening, they will deliver. read more

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We arrived for a snack and drinks a little after 1pm and grabbed a spot on the back deck. First, let me start by saying the view can't be beat from the back deck. Boats in and boats out on the water. We had three small plates: the shrimp, the crab dip, and the wings. Everything was delicious and plenty for a "small plate." We split them between the three of us. Our waitress was fantastic and very prompt. read more

Best spot around! We love going here for dinner, especially when there's a nice sunset. It can be formal or more casual depending on your feel. The food is great and so are the drinks. Highly recommend any seafood on the menu. The shrimp and grits are the best my family has ever had. Angel was an amazing waitress- you all are lucky to have her! read more

Moonrakers - American Near Me - Beaufort, North Carolina

Best local fish ever Nice clean bathroom Friendly bartenders Beautiful water view Highly recommend read more

We were seated waterside & had the most pleasant server. The clam chowder was delicious! The calamari was Asian fusion style was very good too. Everyone enjoyed their meals, NY strip, eggplant & Salmon. Margarita & Pinot Noir was great too! read more

Moonrakers - View from our table. - American Near Me - Beaufort, North Carolina

I'll give it two stars for location and view. My first impression was "Finally--a craft cocktail menu in Beaufort!" I ordered the Spi-Sea Fresca. But it was not spicy in the least. There were zero notes of jalapeño, and nothing of the tequila came through. No tajin on the rim. Not even a hint of acid from lime. It tasted like straight cucumber syrup, and reminded me of my mom's Mindoro drinks from the 1980s. It was barely drinkable, and everyone in our party (who each ordered a different drink) agreed that their drinks were the worst they'd had since college. My husband ended up going back for a second beverage, but just ordered a whiskey, neat. They didn't seem to know what to do with that, and he had to explain. Given the write-ups, we expected so much better. read more

Ate here for the first time last night.. Gorgeous views and beautiful ambience. Service and food were good. Had calamari, cipppino, and the NY strip. read more

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Don't know why this place has a low rating, it was one of the best meals I've ever had. 60 South salmon was delicious and so filling! Catch of the day was tuna made with an incredible chicken broth and miso jasmine rice. Another killer dish: kale Caesar salad. Slight twist on your average Caesar but somehow strangely tastes just like a Caesar. Grilled asparagus was also cooked for perfection. LOVED IT! And of course, the view. read more

Moonrakers - 60 South Salmon, grilled asparagus, catch of the day: tuna - American Near Me - Beaufort, North Carolina

They are fortunate to not have a ton of competition (fine dining in Beaufort) and a great view, because the food is very bland, boring and forgetful. The host staff was VERY snooty, our server was kind. read more

We showed up for a drink at 3PM after a walk through the nearby beach and Ft. Macon. The hostess seemed disinterested and said we should go to the bar. After getting there and ordering a drink, we went outside to enjoy the beautiful warm Spring weather on the deck. There were several other people doing the same. All of us were surprised at how no staff came out! Finally around 3:45, the hostess came out and said they'd be serving dinner at 4! So one star off for assuming, and not telling us, that there was no service in the afternoon. In fact, the upper deck wasn't open at all because of staff shortage, but I think everyone understands that. We did enjoy great service from Taylor, who was professional, friendly, and gave us good recommendations on wines. We enjoyed the hummus, but added carrots and celery because the lavash crackers didn't last! Because it was a bit early, we both shared the beautiful and tasty "60 South" Salmon! Very different side dishes, but an interesting addition to the salmon, which was cooked perfectly. Taylor kind of talked us into the Carrot Cake, which had all the usual ingredients, but included pineapple- excellent!! Had the hostess been a bit more informative, it would have been a perfect experience. Still, we'll be back to enjoy the cuisine, wine, views, and, hopefully, upper deck! read more

Moonrakers - Excellent hummus! We added some veggies to reduce the guilt lol! - American Near Me - Beaufort, North Carolina

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Service was patient and attentive... food was excellent...the drum special was full of compatible flavors

Very good food. Had the specials which were piping hot when served, fresh and different than run of the mill entrees.

Great food and cocktails, always have a great experience and excellent food. My favorite thing on the menu is the feta dip, it never disappoints. You can't go wrong with this place. read more

Had a wonderful dinner with my family here while on vacation. Everyone enjoyed their dishes, but for me the standout was the speckled trout they had as the catch of the day. It was so good that I would come back to visit Beaufort just as an excuse to have it again. My wife and I also enjoyed our Mai Tai's before dinner. I only wish it hadn't been so windy the day we came as we would have enjoyed having dinner on one of their outside tables. I guess that's another reason to come back! read more

Great food, but small portions. Upscale dining. Long wait time. Great cocktails. Loved the patio dining. Only complaint was we waited 35 minutes to be seated and when led to our seat, I saw many empty tables. We shouldn't have to wait so long. Other than that it was a great experience. Loved our waitress too! read more

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Service is nonexistent everything takes an enormous amount of time. The only good thing is the view if you're in a good table.

The food was just excellent! It had a range of flavours from spice to sweet to herbs. The service was a little incomplete. We were missing forks and knives and plates for the appetizers but our waiter was very nice. We sat outside and it was very nice! It was not to loud. The bathroom was very sanitary and so was the restraunt. I highly suggest getting the Wipped Feta and the wings. Over all there were some things that could be improved but it was a very pleasant experience for our last night in Beaufort! read more

The hostess was very accommodating we were able to get a table quickly the waitress was excellent and the food was delicious The restaurant is beautiful inside and we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. Thankful for a great overall experience. read more

Food was good. Steak was undercooked and tough. Love sitting by the river and seeing the dolphins and boats go by Our server was very good. They kept getting tables mixed up going food to wrong tables. read more

They ran out of beef before 7:30pm on New Year's Eve. How do you run out of a primary menu item before 7:30pm, ESPECIALLY ON NEW YEARS EVE!! read more

Very nice place. Clean, pretty inside and on the water. You can eat in or out. Food was good (pricy) and the service was great. We sat at the bar. I would go back for sure. read more

Let me start with the positives: the crab dip, GET IT! it's a cross between crab dip and artichoke dip and I could have made a meal on it alone! The frozen pain killer so good! And you can't beat the sunset on the water while sitting outside! Negative: services was slow. Took about 30-45 mins to get our entrees. I ordered the NY strip medium rare and it came medium to well. I mentioned it to the waiter who made no real effort to correct it. At a market price of $48, I expected it to at least be cooked correctly. Also, the flavor profile was a little strange. I'd definitely give this place another chance and skip the steak! read more

Everything about this place was great! I recommend it. I sat outside on the upper patio and the view was wonderful. I had a great server.

We visited the rooftop of this restaurant. Especially for the terrific views ! We ordered drinks and the Parmesan fries . It was busy but we soon were able to get a table with a great view. Server was sweet and great and suggested great drinks. The Brut Rose was one of the best I've had. The conundrum red blend was a good size pour and delicious my friend said, and the champagne was great. The fries came with herbs on them and Parmesan with a siracha ketchup. They were crunchy on the outside and I couldn't stop eating them . We didn't want to dinner but we did want dessert, they had a great variety. We chose the Key lime pie and flourless chocolate cake. Both fantastic choices. The key lime was one of the best I've ever had, creamy and smooth, and buttery crust. Fabulous. Rich as the chocolate Cake was we finished it, served with vanilla ice cream and crushed hazelnuts, all three together were so good and chocolaty. Moonrakers is great for drinks on the rooftop, with appetizers and dessert! I'm sure I'll go back for dinner read more

Moonrakers - Drinks with a view ! - American Near Me - Beaufort, North Carolina

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So sad because this is a great local place with amazing menu, great tastes, and great cocktails. Rooftop Bar service was excellent. Service at the table was horrendous . Out of the catch of the day at 7 pm, water glasses stayed empty. Had to ask several times for things. Took forever to get our food. Monday night and it was not very busy. There was plenty of staff ours just seemed to not care. read more

Moonrakers - Mussels appetizer is super delicious - American Near Me - Beaufort, North Carolina

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Worst bar staff ever at the sky bar. Miserable moody people . You'll be lucky if you get served.

Great Views, excellent Chef, outstanding wine options. We've enjoyed Moonrakers multiple times, one of the nicest restaurants in the area. When you're looking for something more on the white cloth side, check out Moonrakers. read more

My wife and I are calling this visit a 3.5. The location is wonderful, the facility is new and full of class. The staff was very attentive, knowledgeable, and did not push us on any entrees. The presentation of the food was amazing but that was the where it stopped. My wife had the chicken and I had the salmon. The presentation was amazing but the food was just OK. Nothing special; nothing to make me want to return. And, frankly, the price points are high. I get it, the location, the beautiful sunset, the terrific drinks all drive the price points but the food just fell short. Since we are here on vacation we cannot quickly give it another try. Just stop worrying about how it looks and make it super good and you will have people standing outside. Good Luck! 6/30 - thank you for the response. Since we were on vacation we may not be able to visit again but the response is appreciated and classily. Good Luck! read more

Moonrakers - Patio area - American Near Me - Beaufort, North Carolina

Great food, service, and atmosphere. We've been coming atleast once a month for almost a year now. Best fried calamari I've ever had. Be sure to call and get a reservation in the summer because they fill up quickly. read more

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How to decide what to order? Amazing local and seafood small plates. All excellent. Whipped feta. Calamari. Jerk wings. Fantastic. Great place to see the sunset and moon rise. Lovely outdoor seating. Highly recommend. read more

Lovely water spot! A bit of a wait but you can grab a drink and sit on the dock. Dog friendly. Crab cake dish is a steal and definitely recommend that plate. read more

The food was so good, most of us ordered the grilled mahi. Will definitely eat there any time we are in town.

The food here is great and so are the drinks. Eating outside with the view of the water is so much fun and so pretty. read more

Moonrakers - Shrimp and grits - American Near Me - Beaufort, North Carolina

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Worst restaurant ever! Had wedding party reservations placed in advance. Were told when we got there that they couldn't seat us all at the same table. When we got to the floor, several other large parties were seated together and there was plenty of room for us to put table together. Same waiter for all three tables, but he couldn't seem to get the wedding party's orders. First, it was the drinks that were ordered but never showed up. After asking several times, one of our party simply went down to the bar to get drinks. Then, he takes our orders (after waiting about an hour) and forgets to put them in the computer. We don't find this out until after a manager makes a completely feeble attempt at an apology, and of course the place is about to close down. Don't go here for your event. read more

Absolutely ridiculous that the place is empty and the manager would not allow our party of ten to place two tables together, considering they are literally 2 feet apart. read more

Moonrakers - American Near Me - Beaufort, North Carolina

Great location and food. Love it. We were very grateful to have stumbled upon this great restaurant on the water. Classy, good food and a wonderful location. Can't wait to go back. read more

We ate and had a few drinks with friends on the top deck one afternoon and it was nice. The views were great, the top deck wash shaded, which was good because it was still pretty hot. We ordered off of the light plates menu. We had the whipped feta and it was excellent - I had never seen anything like that on a menu before. The parmesan fries were great, too. Our friend ordered the confit wings and they were good, they were just too spicy and we couldn't finish them. One bummer was that you couldn't order frozen drinks from the top deck, which sucked because those are my favorite. I just ended up ordering water. The restaurant seemed new and clean. The bathrooms were nice. The prices seemed a little high but not too bad for a coastal town. read more

Moonrakers - Parmesan fries - American Near Me - Beaufort, North Carolina

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Back again! Back in Atlantic Beach celebrating our 25th anniversary. We knew one of our stops would be Moonrakers. Just like before, the meal was exceptional and the service was superb! Juliette was a delight and very attentive. Hubby got the Shrimp Bake which he said was nothing short of amazing. It's like a stew of sorts that he said was a wonderful surprise and exceptional flavor. I got the Jerk Wings. Wow! They have a delicious kick from the rub but the coconut mango sauce was the perfect tropical flavor burst. We finished the meal with the Pineapple Cheesecake which is an absolute MUST! Well set cheesecake with astounding flavor from an abundance of pineapple. A generous serving of homemade whipped cream made each bite simply divine. Thank you, Moonrakers! read more