Dinner

At dinner, Chef creates exquisite specialty dishes using local-caught fish and seafood, locally farmed ingredients, and all-natural meats. Carefully chosen innovative wine, craft beer, and specialty cocktails perfectly complement Chef’s savory creations.

To get you started

AQUA's Signature Sweet Corn & Crab Soup

Drizzled with white truffle oil. GF

cup 13.0

bowl 15.0

Cajun Tomato Gazpacho

Garnished with roasted tomato relish and lemon oil.

Cup 9.0

Bowl 11.0

Caesar Salad 12.0

Crispy Romaine tossed in a classic Caesar dressing with housemade croutons and shaved parmesan; add white anchovies 2

Fresh Harvest Salad 16.0

Baby spinach and arugula tossed in an orange blossom honey vinaigrette with fresh blueberries, pomegranate seeds, pistachios, and goat cheese. GF

Mixed Greens Salad 10.0

A classic green salad made with a blend of European whole leaf petite greens blended with grape tomatoes, julienne carrots and English cucumbers in a balsamic vinaigrette. GF

Add to your salad…

Grilled Chicken Breast 9.0

Sautéed Shrimp 10.0

Scottish Salmon 21.0

Grilled Mahi 11.0

Creamy Warm Crab Dip 22.0

Lump crab meat blended with cream cheese, herbs and topped with melted parmesan, crostini for dipping

Cone of House Cut Fries

AQUA Fries with curry chipotle ketchup 9.0

Truffle Fries tossed in white truffle oil with 12.0

parmesan cheese and a bistro aioli

AQUA's Bangin’ Shrimp 18.0

A house favorite! Shrimp are lightly battered and fried then tossed in our signature Bangin’ Sauce and served over a spiced broccoli slaw.

Cheese and Charcuterie Slate 30.0

Served with Chef’s selected accompaniments and crostini.

Italian Sottocenere

Dutch Vintage 2 Year Gouda

Volpi Felino Salami

Miguel Valentino Sweet Coppa

Street Corn Calamari 17.0

Deep fried calamari with sweet corn, crème fraîche, smoked paprika aioli, crumbled queso fresco, parsley, and lime wedge.

Whipped Feta and Rosemary Dip 15.0

With EVOO, Kalamata olive and roasted red pepper tapenade, and cracked pepper. Grilled pita bread or carrot chips for dipping. GF

Dinner Specialties

Roasted Eggplant Bowl 28.0

Roasted half eggplant with grilled scallions, charred red, yellow and orange bell peppers, and crispy green garbanzo beans. Served in a coconut mango red curry sauce with herb oil and garnished with fresh cilantro. GF/Vegan

Pistachio Crusted Scottish Salmon 35.0

Served over lemon and thyme flavored fava beans and a roasted Vidalia onion broth. GF

For the Younger Crowd 12 & under 15.0

all served with a seasonal vegetable

Fried Chicken Bites and fries

Pasta with butter and grated parmesan

Pasta with a creamy cheese sauce

Sweet and Smokey French Cut Chicken Breast 30.0

Roasted with brown sugar and smoked paprika then served with white cheddar and chive glazed potato gnocchi, arugula emulsion, and crème fraîche.

Allergy Steak, Chicken or Fish

Sautéed summer squash and zucchini, pearl onions, roasted yellow tomatoes, asparagus, smoked pork belly (optional), basil oil, and black garlic molasses. (Price based upon protein selection)

In response to the growing numbers of allergies and food sensitivities, AQUA has created this “set” that does not contain any soy, gluten, shellfish, dairy, or nuts and is guaranteed to be free from any cross contamination. Other entrées are not able to offer the same guarantee.

This is also a Keto friendly option!

Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast 41.0

Seared and served with crispy hominy, smoked pork belly, braised grapes, wilted arugula, and a sorghum jus GF

6 oz Filet or 10 oz NY Strip

Grilled with roasted Herbs de Provence spiced Fingerling potatoes, sautéed summer squash and zucchini, pearl onions, grilled asparagus, and finished with caramelized tomato demi-glace. GF

Filet 49.0

NY Strip 42.0

Pasta with Bay Scallops 35.0

Al dente spaghetti tossed with bay scallops, roasted heirloom tomatoes, garlic purée, white wine, parsley, and Pecorino cheese.

Crab Cakes 45.0

Two pan roasted green onion crab cakes over a warm purple cabbage and pickled ginger slaw. Served with a miso aioli, dashi hush puppies and lime scented micro greens.

Shrimp and Grits 31.0

Chef Cory’s rendition of this Southern classic. Sautéed shrimp with roasted yellow tomatoes, and mild chorizo over smoked paprika and cheddar grits. Finished with a roasted shishito pepper coulis. GF

Chef's Daily Fish Special Market Price

Brought to us from our local waters.

Add a side to your meal...

Smoked Paprika and Cheddar Cheese Grits 7.0

Sautéed Mushrooms, Shallots, and Herbs 10.0

Green Beans 5.0

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Dessert

AQUA Sorbets + Ice Creams

2 scoops 6.0

1 scoop 3.5

Chocolate Torte 12.0

A Rich Chocolate Flourless Torte with Toasted Coconut, Chocolate Sauce, Almond Ice Cream, and White Chocolate Shavings.

Francie's Peanut Butter Pie 11.0

A creamy peanut butter pie with a Nutter Butter crust and served with salted caramel, whipped cream and toasted peanuts.

Francie's Key Lime Pie 11.0

Served with Mango Anglaise and Whipped Cream.

Banana Puddin Cheesecake 11.0

Served with a Toasted Marshmallow Meringue and a Bananas Foster Purée.

Handcrafted Cocktails

Tito Fresco 14.0

Tito’s Vodka, St. Germaine Elderflower Liqueur, Cucumber Infused Water, Lemon Simple

Flu Shot Martini 14.0

Absolut Citron, Orange Liqueur, Fresh Lime, Blood Orange Juice.

Tipsy Arnold 12.0

Sweet Tea Vodka & House Made Lemonade

Sazerac 16.0

Bulleit Rye, Absinthe Rinse, Simple Syrup, Peychaud’s and Angostura Bitters

Hooked On Quack 14.0

Malibu Mango, Malibu Coconut & Fresh Juices

Duck Soup 14.0

Myers, Bacardi, Passion, Pineapple & Orange Juices

Duck Diva 12.0

Stoli O, Pomegranate and Citrus Juices, topped with Bubbles

Aquatini 14.0

Stoli Blueberry & our Secret Blend of Antioxidants

AQUA Cosmo 14.0

Rain Organic Vodka, Orange Liqueur, Pomegranate and Lime Juices

The Smoking Gun 18.0

Bulleit Rye, Jalapeño Chipotle Simple, Fresh Lemon, Mission Fig Bitters

Sound Side Manhattan 17.0

Basil Hayden, Sweet Vermouth, Brown Sugar Simple, Choc Bitters

Gingered Pear Martini 15.0

Absolut Pear, Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur, Lemon Juice

The Frenchman 15.0

Hendricks Gin, Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur, Lime, Ginger Beer

Southern Gentleman 16.0

Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Limoncello, Orange Bitters

Dirty Duck Martini 17.0

Grey Goose & Olive Juice, Hand Stuffed Bleu Cheese Olives

El Capitan 18.0

Patron Silver, Orange Liqueur, Fresh Lime

What's on Tap

Allagash White 9.0

Belgian style wheat beer with spiced coriander and orange peel. Portland, Maine (5.2%)

Yuengling Lager 7.0

America’s Oldest Brewery. Rich amber color and medium bodied. Pottsville, PA (4.5%)

Guinness Irish Stout 9.0

Rich, smooth and creamy. Ireland (4.2%)

Foothills Hoppyum IPA 9.0

Nutty, hoppy with the addition of tangerine-y hops. Clean, dry finish. Winston Salem, NC (6.2%)

Black & Tan 9.0

Combo of Guinness and Yuengling

Lost Colony Hatteras Irish Red Ale 9.0

Roasted English malts produce wonderful toffee and caramel notes in this local beer from Manteo, NC. (5.5%)

Stone Buenaveza Lager 9.0

Ultra crisp, refreshing, and balanced with a slight tartness and light bitterness. Richmond, VA (4.7%)

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale 9.0

Deep amber color and an exceptionally full-bodied, complex character. Generous quantities of premium Cascade hops give this Pale Ale its fragrant bouquet and spicy flavor Mills River, NC (5.6%)

Twenty-Six Acres Reptar Juice Hazy IPA 10.0

Flaked oats and wheat give this a hazy orange color and a pleasantly full mouthfeel. Mosaic and Citra hops added in the fermenter resulting in an aromatic, semi-sweet, and juicy IPA. Concord, NC (7.2%)

Stella Artois Belgian Lager 9.0

Hoppy aroma, slight fruitiness. Belgium (5%)

Duck Rabbit Amber Ale 9.0

A medium bodied beer with a tawny copper/bronze color. This brew emphasizes malt complexity with layered malt caramel flavors. Farmville, NC (5.5%)

Cold Bottles & Cans

Bud Light, Miller Lite 4.5

Heineken, Corona Light, Blue Moon Belgian White, Duck Rabbit Amber Ale, Heineken 0.0 (nonalcoholic) 6.0

Chimay Trappist Ale Blue Label 12.0

JuneShine Blood Orange Mint Hard Kombucha 6.5

White Claw Hard Seltzer 6.0

ask about available flavors

Devil’s Backbone Vienna Lager 6.5

Unibroue Blanche de Chambly Belgian White 8.0

The Standard Bearer Dry Hard Cider 6.5

Pampalonne Sparkling Wine Cocktail 8.0

Rosé Lime or Blood Orange Spritz

White Glass

Alois Lageder's Riff Pinot Grigio 2020 10.0

Italy

J Pinot Gris 2019 12.0

Russian River CA

Martin Codex Albariño 2020 12.0

Rias Baixas Spain

Fess Parker Riesling 2019 10.0

Santa Barbara CA

Hugel “Gentil” Alsatian Blend 2018 13.0

France

Talbott Kali Hart Chardonnay 2019 15.0

Monterey CA

Sancerre 16.0

Producer will vary, based upon availability. Loire, France

Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc 2020 12.0

NZ

Left Coast Truffle Hill Chardonnay 2018 13.0

OR

Da Luca Prosecco (split) 12.0

Italy

Pampalonne Sparkling Wine Cocktail 8.0

Rosé Lime or Blood Orange Spritz

Red Glass

NC Mainland

Sanctuary Vineyards Pearl Albariño 2019 40.0

NC Mainland

CA

Poulet & Fils Clairette de Die Tradition 38.0

Rhône France

Napa CA

Sanctuary Vineyards Pearl Albariño 2019 40.0

NC Mainland

Chardonnay

Joel Gott Barrel Aged Chardonnay 2019 45.0

CA

Simi 2019 40.0

Sonoma County CA

Skyside by Newton 2018 45.0

Sonoma CA

Kistler Sonoma Mountain 2019 125.0

Sonoma County CA

Gran Moraine 2016 65.0

Yamhill-Carlton, Oregon

Domaine Serene Evenstad 2016 115.0

Dundee Hills Oregon

Domaine Laroche Saint Martin Chablis 2019 66.0

France

Talley 2018 65.0

Arroyo Grande Valley CA

Domaine Larue Saint-Aubin 2018 92.0

France

Morgan 2019 48.0

Santa Lucia Highlands, CA

J. Lohr Arroyo Vista 2019 46.0

Monterey CA

Domaine Jaeger Defaix 1er Cru 2018 110.0

Rully France

Bliss 2019 36.0

Mendocino CA

Toscana Italy

Duckhorn “Decoy” Merlot 2018 48.0

Sonoma County CA

Carte Blanche Three Peaks Syrah 2010 75.0

Bennett Valley CA

Molly Dooker The Boxer 2019 58.0

McLaren Vale Australia

Januik Merlot 2018 60.0

Columbia Valley WA

Turley "Juvenille" Zinfandel 2019 75.0

CA

Terra d’Oro Zinfandel 2018 40.0

Amador County CA

Prisoner Wine Company Saldo Zinfandel 2018 65.0

CA

Cabernet Sauvignon

Peter Michael "Au Paradis" 2018 295.0

Red Mountain WA

Dessert Wines and Ports

Banfi Rosa Regale 2020 187ml 16.0

Italy

Di Gresy La Serra Moscato D’Asti 2016 375ml 22.0

Italy

Graham's 30 yr Tawny Port 38.0

Inniskillin Cabernet Franc Ice Wine 2019 45.0

Niagara Canada

Inniskillin Riesling Ice Wine 2019 38.0

Niagara Canada

Graham's’s 10 year Tawny Port 14.0

Portugal

Graham’s 20 year Tawny Port 23.0

Portugal

Hartley & Gibson’s Oloroso Sherry 7.0

Spain