Serving lunch and dinner at one of the most enticing settings in Beaufort, Moonrakers is an inspired destination to enjoy a wealth of fresh local ingredients and creative dishes with a waterfront backdrop. With menus that change with the season, and expansive views from both the main dining area and the popular rooftop bar, this restaurant is an engaging spot to take in the sights and flavors of historic Downtown Beaufort to the fullest.
The menus at Moonrakers change regularly depending on the vegetables, seafood, and other ingredients that are fresh and readily available, but patrons can expect to find a variety of dishes that include sandwiches and salads, local seafood, steaks and other meaty fare, as well as vegetarian options. Enjoy a romantic setting in the expansive indoor dining area that borders the waters of Taylors Creek, or for a truly unique experience, head up to the rooftop bar on a sunny day or evening where a separate bar menu is also featured. With a variety of unique cocktails and craft beers and wines, and a gorgeous background where patrons can enjoy on-the-water views for miles, Moonrakers is a fully immersive dining experience that highlights the beauty of Beaufort with every meal.
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Like many of North Carolina's coastal islands, Emerald Isle was first home to Indians; the Algonquin Indian tribe occupied the surrounding countryside from about 500 A.D. to colonial times. Later, the area was settled by whalers and fishermen.
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