Aqua - Bald Head Island

The entry requirements for getting in here are a pretty substantial hurdle access to Shoals Club dining options are available to members (and guest members only. The golden ticket for this particular proletarian interloper was punched by a generous cousin. But we really enjoyed a special meal here. A promise of peach butter and pickled chilis convinced me to get the pork tenderloin, and we loved our assorted sides of field peas with mushrooms, watermelon gazpacho, calamari, and hushpuppies (more peach butter! . Brilliant setting, exemplary service, great regional dishes, thoughtful dish preparation and plating. Professionalism from top to bottom. If you get a foot in the door here, make sure to treat yourself.