About Restaurant: Clarke Merrell’s (Circa 81 Executive Chef/Proprietor) goal is for Circa 81 to provide creative, quality, & delicious food in a beautiful setting. Offering small plates that are perfect for passing around the table in true tapas style, our dishes are meant to inspire and engage our diners. So, start a conversation, relax, and enjoy a fresh take on cuisine. Clarke developed Circa 81 in hopes that guests will try something new and different and truly have a dining experience. Circa 81 offers great wine and cocktails too, with more than 30 specialty drinks on our cocktaileria menu. Our menu also includes medium and large plate selections – delicious sandwiches, homemade soups, local seafood and fresh-made desserts. Circa 81 also offers take-out and catering – just contact us for more details.
Positive Review Count: 1157 Reviews
Price Range: $30 and under
Restaurant Type: Tapas / Small Plates
Keywords: Good for special occasions, Neighborhood gem, Great for creative cocktails
Review Info: Popular dishes
Review Titles: Overall ratings and reviews
Review Descriptions: Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
Details: 4.9Food , 4.9Service , 4.7Ambience , 4.7Value
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Dining style: Casual Elegant
Price: $30 and under
Cuisines: Tapas / Small Plates, Seafood, Southern
Hours of operation: Brunch
Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm
Lunch
Wed–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm
Dinner
Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number: (252) 648-8300
Website: http://www.circa81.com/
Payment options: AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code: Casual Dress
Executive chef: Clarke Merrell
Catering: Circa 81 offers full service catering. Let us cater your next event. We will cook and clean, and you can take all of the credit. Think of us when you are planning your next, wedding, rehearsal dinner, bridal luncheon, office party, dinner party, baby shower etc. Also popular is our drop off menu. We will drop off your food so you can eat at your own leisure. This has been a big hit for the big family beach gatherings. Email Clarke@circa-81.com or call 252.648.8300 for your catering needs. Gather, Eat, Enjoy!
Private party facilities: Circa 81 can be used for semi-private events or rented out and closed to the public for events. Contact us for details on special event bookings.
Location: 4650 C Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC 28557
Neighborhood: Beaufort / Morehead City
Cross street: Across from EJW Outdoors
Parking details: Big private lot. Will accommodate large vehicles
Public transit: Taxi Cabs (sorry MHC does not offer public transportation)We are located 2.5 miles west of the Atlantic Beach bridge in Carteret Village Shopping Center.
Additional: Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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