Aqua
114 middle lane, +1-252-728-7777, (http://www.aquaexperience.com/). open for lunch tu-f 11:30am-2pm; and dinner tu-sa from 5:30pm. fresh seasonal food inspired by spanish tapas. $4 - $12 per "little bite".
Clawson's 1905 Restaurant
425 front street, +1-252-728-2133, (http://www.clawsonsrestau...). open for lunch and dinner m-sa. formerly a general store at the turn of the 20th century, now an award-winning restaurant famous for their mud pie. offers seafood, steaks, pasta and "dirigibles" - large potatoes stuffed with vegetables, cheese, and meat or seafood.
Front Street Grill at Stillwater
300 front street, +1-252-728-4956, (http://www.frontstreetgri...). a waterfront restaurant with excellent views of taylor's creek and carrot island. raw and baked oysters, gourmet appetizers and salads, and entrees with an emphasis on seafood. entrees range from $9.95 - $30.95.