Moonrakers is a great restaurant with fairly good food. However, the top deck is NEVER open and they claim it’s because of “weather or wind” but that’s not the reality. We have tried to go to the top deck five separate times on a Friday or Saturday and it’s never open. Maybe they are short staffed or maybe they aren’t prepared for the volume of people, but it’s disappointing to say the least. If you get the chance to get up there it’s a beautiful view, but it’s beyond deflating to be turned down again and again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Patrick Sullivan
IMHO this is the most overrated restaurant in Beaufort. The view from the rooftop bar is great, but that's the best thing about Moonrakers. The kitchen is very small and despite the fact they have a lot of seating, they'll only seat a limited number of patrons because the kitchen cannot keep up. The food is expensive and the quality is mediocre. You'll get a much better dining experience and meal at Beaufort Grocery Co.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Mark Thaddeus
Food and service were both stellar. A large wine selection to pick from. One note of feedback only: the hostess’ attitude was off putting and set a bad tone for the beginning of the meal. It seemed disorganized at the front with seating and everyone looked upset. But, the tone of the evening changed once seated.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Patrick Oxholm
Rooftop seems to always be closed and that’s the main draw of the place. Won’t let you have only drinks on the back deck (the secondary draw) at 4:00, when there’s one family eating and twenty open tables. The lack of common sense is painful, only outpaced by the rudeness of the hostesses enforcing that rule.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Yodit Assefa
Lucas and Ryan Bartenders Who Elevate the Customer Experience When you walk into a bar where Lucas and Ryan are behind the counter, you’re not just ordering a drink you’re stepping into a space where hospitality meets personality. These two bartenders have built a reputation for more than just mixing great cocktails. They’re known for creating a welcoming, memorable experience that keeps customers coming back.
Lucas brings calm charisma and a deep knowledge of spirits. He’s the type who remembers your usual after just one visit and can suggest something new that perfectly suits your taste. Ryan, on the other hand, adds energy to the room effortlessly chatting with guests, cracking a joke, and making everyone feel like a regular, whether it’s their first or fiftieth time in.
Together, they balance precision and personality. They’re quick on their feet, attentive to detail, and always in sync even on the busiest nights. Customers often mention how seamless their teamwork feels, as if they’re reading each other’s minds behind the bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maria Henson
Lovely views. We sat at the bar and service was great. Mixed reviews on the food in our party for the price.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Ryan Karpinski
Pretty good experience overall. Service seemed a little slow, but it was a Saturday and the place was very busy. Food was excellent as well as the cocktails. I recommend the Mahi and tile fish they had was also excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Nancy and Dick Webb
Wait staff excellent, food very good, kitchen slow.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Ward Vaughan
This was my first time eating at Moonrakers and would recommend this place to everyone! I dined at the bar and had Breht as my bartender. He made great recommendations on food and my adult beverages. Breht makes amazing drinks! Give that man a raise 😊!
We sat on the top floor and got to watch the sunset. I ordered the steak nachos and the tuna poke. Both were delicious. I just wish they did full dinner service on the rooftop!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jacob Clevinger
Food was delicious and our server was awesome. We sat outside and the view was great too
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rick Parrish
Very nice atmosphere on the waterfront in Beaufort. Food is excellent, wait staff very attentive and pleasant. Not inexpensive but well worth it given the above.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bacon Bits
1st time there. Visiting from CT Extremely good in every category. Exceptional food, service, location, and atmosphere. I definitely recommend this establishment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Misty Ledford
Our food was good and service was excellent. Shoutout to our server Shawn. He was so knowledgeable, prompt and so personable! Highly recommend sitting in his section!
tear it down. The food is horr6
Moonrakers is a great restaurant with fairly good food. However, the top deck is NEVER open and they claim it’s because of “weather or wind” but that’s not the reality. We have tried to go to the top deck five separate times on a Friday or Saturday and it’s never open. Maybe they are short staffed or maybe they aren’t prepared for the volume of people, but it’s disappointing to say the least. If you get the chance to get up there it’s a beautiful view, but it’s beyond deflating to be turned down again and again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
IMHO this is the most overrated restaurant in Beaufort. The view from the rooftop bar is great, but that's the best thing about Moonrakers. The kitchen is very small and despite the fact they have a lot of seating, they'll only seat a limited number of patrons because the kitchen cannot keep up. The food is expensive and the quality is mediocre. You'll get a much better dining experience and meal at Beaufort Grocery Co.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Food and service were both stellar. A large wine selection to pick from. One note of feedback only: the hostess’ attitude was off putting and set a bad tone for the beginning of the meal. It seemed disorganized at the front with seating and everyone looked upset. But, the tone of the evening changed once seated.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rooftop seems to always be closed and that’s the main draw of the place. Won’t let you have only drinks on the back deck (the secondary draw) at 4:00, when there’s one family eating and twenty open tables. The lack of common sense is painful, only outpaced by the rudeness of the hostesses enforcing that rule.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Lucas and Ryan Bartenders Who Elevate the Customer Experience
When you walk into a bar where Lucas and Ryan are behind the counter, you’re not just ordering a drink you’re stepping into a space where hospitality meets personality. These two bartenders have built a reputation for more than just mixing great cocktails. They’re known for creating a welcoming, memorable experience that keeps customers coming back.
Lucas brings calm charisma and a deep knowledge of spirits. He’s the type who remembers your usual after just one visit and can suggest something new that perfectly suits your taste. Ryan, on the other hand, adds energy to the room effortlessly chatting with guests, cracking a joke, and making everyone feel like a regular, whether it’s their first or fiftieth time in.
Together, they balance precision and personality. They’re quick on their feet, attentive to detail, and always in sync even on the busiest nights. Customers often mention how seamless their teamwork feels, as if they’re reading each other’s minds behind the bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovely views. We sat at the bar and service was great. Mixed reviews on the food in our party for the price.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Pretty good experience overall. Service seemed a little slow, but it was a Saturday and the place was very busy. Food was excellent as well as the cocktails. I recommend the Mahi and tile fish they had was also excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Wait staff excellent, food very good, kitchen slow.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
This was my first time eating at Moonrakers and would recommend this place to everyone! I dined at the bar and had Breht as my bartender. He made great recommendations on food and my adult beverages. Breht makes amazing drinks! Give that man a raise 😊!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
We sat on the top floor and got to watch the sunset. I ordered the steak nachos and the tuna poke. Both were delicious. I just wish they did full dinner service on the rooftop!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was delicious and our server was awesome. We sat outside and the view was great too
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very nice atmosphere on the waterfront in Beaufort. Food is excellent, wait staff very attentive and pleasant. Not inexpensive but well worth it given the above.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
1st time there. Visiting from CT
Extremely good in every category.
Exceptional food, service, location, and atmosphere.
I definitely recommend this establishment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our food was good and service was excellent. Shoutout to our server Shawn. He was so knowledgeable, prompt and so personable! Highly recommend sitting in his section!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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