“Moonrakers” named after the rectangle sail flown at the uppermost height of a three-mast 17th-century ship, is a state-of-the-art, upper-casual dining, full-service restaurant with rooftop dining and bar lounge area located in the Beaufort Historical District.
A menu featuring coastal cuisine in an elevated dining room with white tablecloths set on the water. Based on 717 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
326 Front St, Beaufort, NC 28516
Phone: (252) 838-0083
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Hours
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
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Reviews
Jason Hall
We stopped in on a rainy evening to grab some appetizers and drinks. It was our 1st visit and we are very excited to go back for a full dinner experience. Beautiful, multi-level restaurant on the Beaufort waterfront. They even had some local dolphins putting on a show in the bay! Drinks were exceptional with very professional bar staff. The potatoes and dip we got were superb as well! We highly recommend!
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Sarah Vogan
This restaurant is an absolute gem. Service was friendly and accommodating, the food was immaculate and the views were stunning. Our table ordered the spicy mussels, blackened group, salmon, cheeseburgers, truffle fries and the catch of the day. (Mussels & catch of the day pictured.) They have an excellent wine list but I ordered the beach sangria and it was delicious. I highly recommend if you are in the area!
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K McG
Kim was our waitress. And she is a DOLL! I trust her with my palate. The fish and chips were fresh and tasty. The soft shell sandwich is for diehard crab fans. Also the frozen painkiller is delish. The view is fabulous.
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carol dunaway
Went for lunch, but there are not many choices to choose from on the lunch menu.
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Wendy Lee
First time at Moonrakers & we really enjoyed the entire experience. We were seated by the water & had the most pleasant server named Christian. Clam chowder & calamari were fantastic. Calamari was more Asian fusion style & was very tender & tasty. The clam chowder was spot on. The NT strip had a or of flavor. My mom enjoyed the salmon & my stepdad the eggplant. We were too stuffed for dessert but definitely will be back!
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Najib Khan
Stopped in for drinks after a visit to Shackleford Banks. Visited the rooftop bar. The bar has wonderful views of the waterfront. Service was a bit slow. It could’ve been the limited wait staff.
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Vikki Martin
Lovely dinner there last fall. Interesting menu, and if you are unsure, they can leave the sauces off and offer on the side of some dishes. We started with the baked shrimp which were tender and tasty. Mom had the salmon entree opting for the sauce, at that time, on the side, Harissa if I recall correctly, which was a wise choice for her taste but I liked the sauce. I did the shrimp and grits and really enjoyed it. Hubby did the blackened grouper and enjoyed it. The truffle fries where a hit. Enjoyed the dessert. Only negative was the long wait for my husband’s cocktail which was watered down by the time it got delivered. Service was slow to start but rebounded nicely.
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Katie Crenshaw
Absolutely beautiful restaurant with a spectacular view of the waterfront. The food is beautiful and delicious. The ingredients are highly quality. Drinks are fantastic. It is a little on the pricey for what is served. However, you are also paying for location….. I highly recommend for a date night.
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Dawn C
I loved the rooftop atmosphere and view. The drinks were a little strong but great either way. I had the whipped feta and I very highly recommend it. My friend didn’t love it but I definitely did.
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Kathleen Davis
Hands down, best food, service, view & hospitality combined. Fish was perfectly breaded and fried! The french fries had a delicious salted crunch and the Rosemary 75! Amazing. Thank you, Ethan, for the great hospitality and exceptional service, Barbara for making my drink perfectly and Tommy as well for the warm and friendly welcome! I can’t wait to come back for dinner.
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