We welcome you to experience Aqua, where we believe dining out should be both memorable and fun. Executive Chef Jon McGregor and Chef de Cuisine Hannah Minter are proud to use local seafood, meats and produce wherever possible, including: Blue Ocean Seafood, Bogue Sound Seafood, Merrell Farms, and Harlowe Custom Micro Greens. Our wine and martini lists are created with the same focus on the unexpected. Tonight, dine with a curious spirit and experience Aqua!
tapas
romesco dipUSD 9.00
whipped feta, extra virgin olive oil, pita
tuna poke*USD 9.00
marinated fresh local tuna, limited availability
egg rollUSD 8.00
pulled pork, kimchi, gochujang
boursin and chevreUSD 9.00
housemade boursin cheese, chevre croquettes, toasted lavosh, citrus-fig preserves
small plates
local catch
designed daily by our chef, market price
grilled petite filet*USD 28.00
CAB Beef tenderloin, veal demi glace, truffle dusted gratin potatoes
- add truffle butterUSD 4.00
seared crab cakeUSD 26.00
lump crabmeat, citrus chili aioli, sauteed spinach, leeks, mushrooms, stewed lentils
truffle mac & cheeseUSD 16.00
cabot vermont sharp cheddar, truffle cream
shrimp & grits provencalUSD 26.00
tomato basil relish, citrus beurre blanc, house cured bacon, creamy grits
seared local tuna*USD 26.00
rare curry seared local tuna, curry riced cauliflower, traditional accompaniments
seared trumpet mushroomUSD 20.00
spinach-leek puree, snow peas, mango, grapes, blueberries
big plate
sea and shoreUSD 46.00
CAB beef petite filet, veal demi glace, smoked gouda mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables. choice of local catch
seared crab cakeUSD 45.00
grilled shrimpUSD 38.00
two large sea scallopsUSD 46.00
truffle butterUSD 4.00
noodle bowlUSD 43.00
sauteed shrimp, rare curry seared local tuna, two large sea scallops, coconut chili broth
tandoori spiced half rack of lambUSD 41.00
grilled lamb chops, cilantro chutney, curry riced cauliflower, roasted carrots
salads
spring berryUSD 13.00
seasonal berries, whiskey-vanilla bean walnuts, chevre, blood orange vinaigrette
kaleUSD 13.00
kale, napa cabbage, carrot, fennel, peanuts, miso-fennel vinaigrette
sweet endings
aqua’s signature crème brûléeUSD 14.00
huge Madagascar vanilla bean crème brûlée
chocolate mousseUSD 11.00
our pastry chef’s creation of the week
bananas fosterUSD 12.00
bananas, caramel, brown butter cake, vanilla bean ice cream
dessert samplerUSD 28.00
a sample of all three of the above house made confections
