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 14.0

bowl 16.0

Tomato Gazpacho

Made from fresh, seasonal ingredients and drizzled with a lemon oil.

Cup 10.0

Bowl 12.0

Caesar Salad 13.0

Crispy fresh greens (our own rendition instead of Romaine) tossed in a classic Caesar dressing with house made croutons and shredded parmesan.

Add White Anchovies 2.0

Burrata Salad 18.0

A blend of red leaf, green leaf, and arugula tossed in a white peach Champagne vinaigrette with strawberries, mandarin orange, and honey roasted hazelnuts then topped with burrata cheese. GF

Mixed Greens Salad 11.0

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 red wine vinaigrette. GF

Add to your salad…

Grilled Chicken Breast 9.0

Sautéed Shrimp 10.0

Scottish Salmon 21.0

Grilled Mahi 12.0

Beef Tenderloin Tips 14.0

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 coriander lime slaw.

Crispy Calamari 17.0

Lightly fried and served with Incan drop peppers, pickled red onion, and drizzled with Aji Verde (Peruvian green sauce made from cilantro, jalapeños, garlic, lime and mayo.)

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus 12.0

English cucumber medallions filled with roasted red pepper hummus and served with crumbled feta cheese, pomegranate molasses, and Salsa Macha (does contain sesame and peanut) then garnished with mild chili strands. GF

Whipped Goat Cheese Dip 18.0

Garnished with shaved prosciutto, fresh melon, and a spicy honey drizzle. Served with sea salted lavash or carrot chips to be Gluten Free. GF

Creamy Warm Crab Dip 23.0

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 11.0

Truffle Fries tossed in white truffle oil with 14.0

parmesan cheese and a bistro aioli

Dinner Specialties

Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast 44.0

Pan seared crispy skin duck breast with oven roasted red potatoes, Borettane onions, crispy smoked pork belly, mixed bell peppers, and spicy peach gastrique. GF

Shrimp and Andouille Pasta 36.0

Pappardelle pasta tossed with shrimp, andouille sausage, and roasted heirloom cherry tomatoes in a Cajun vodka sauce. Topped with parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.

6 oz Filet or 10 oz NY Strip

Grilled and seasoned with Gaucho Steakhouse Rub. Served with oven roasted red potatoes, petits pois, pearl onions and seasonal mushrooms and a black truffle demi-glace. GF

Filet 52.0

NY Strip 46.0

Pan Seared Scottish Salmon 37.0

Served over a bed of wild rice, mixed peppers, caramelized onion, wilted spinach, and petite pois then finished with a honey garlic sauce. GF

For the Younger Crowd (12 years and under) 17.0

(all served with green beans)

Fried Chicken Bites and Fries

Pasta with Butter and a side of Grated Parmesan

Pasta with Cheese Sauce

Crab Cakes 50.0

Two pan seared crab cakes over a bed of Latin spiced black beans, heirloom cherry tomatoes, and mixed bell peppers with an Aji Verde.

Shrimp and Grits 33.0

Chef Cory’s rendition of this Southern classic. Sautéed shrimp with roasted heirloom tomatoes, Swiss chard, and Maple Leaf Farms duck bacon. Served over smoked cheddar grits and a red pepper coulis. GF

Chef's Daily Fish Special Market Price

Brought to us from our local waters.

Vegan Stuffed Pepper

Roasted bell pepper stuffed with plant-based chorizo dirty rice and topped with melted vegan cheese and served on a bed of Latin spiced black beans, pearl onions, roasted heirloom cherry tomatoes, and a grilled scallion chimichurri. GF

Chunk Foods Vegan Steak 40.0

Plant based vegan steak grilled and served with oven roasted potatoes, petits pois, pearl onions, seasonal mushrooms, and a vegan demi-glace. GF

French Cut Chicken Breast 34.0

Roasted with rosemary and Dijon then served over herbed garlic mashed potatoes, grilled zucchini and yellow squash, and Borettane onions. Completed with a preserved lemon sauce suprême. GF

If you have an allergy or food sensitivity...

Choose from our available proteins to be served over... Spiced roasted red potatoes, petits pois, pearl onions, mixed bell peppers, Swiss chard, and a balsamic glaze.

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.

Price will be based upon protein selection.

Add a side to your meal...

Smoked Cheddar Cheese Grits 7.0

Sautéed Mushrooms, Shallots, and Herbs 12.0

Green Beans 7.0

Herbed Garlic Mashed Potatoes 9.0

Petits Pois and Pearl Onions 7.0

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

Dessert

Snickerdoodle Bread Pudding 10.0

Served warm and topped with Brown Butter Ice Cream and Caramel Sauce.

Lemon Chess Pie 10.0

Served with Toasted Marshmallow Meringue.

AQUA Sorbets + Ice Creams

2 scoops 6.0

1 scoop 3.5

Chocolate Torte 12.0

A Rich Flourless Chocolate Torte with Dalgona Coffee Foam, Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans, and Dark Chocolate Drizzle.

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.

Handcrafted Cocktails

Duck Diva

Stoli O, Pomegranate and Citrus Juices, topped with Bubbles

Double Vision

Casamigos Reposado, carrot, Lemon, Ginger, Turmeric

The Smoking Gun

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

Sound Side Manhattan

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

Gingered Pear Martini

Absolut Pear, Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur, Lemon Juice

The Frenchman

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

Southern Gentleman

Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Limoncello, Orange Bitters

Dirty Duck Martini

Grey Goose & Olive Juice, Hand Stuffed Bleu Cheese Olives

El Capitan

Patron Silver, Orange Liqueur, Fresh Lime

Flu Shot Martini

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

Fireside Chat

Casamigos Reposado, Carpano Antica, Benedictine, Choc Bitters, Coffee Bean, Neat

King Richard

Creek Rye, Courvoisier, Amaro Montenegro, Carpano Antica, Bitters

Lady Boss

Hendricks, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, Carpano Antica, Benedictine, Orange Bitters

Sazerac

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

Hooked On Quack

Malibu Mango, Malibu Coconut & Fresh Juices

Duck Soup

Myers, Bacardi, Passion, Pineapple & Orange Juices

What's on Tap

Swells'a Brewing Rotating Tap 9.0

Local brewing company dedicated to brewing craft beers with the beach in mind. Proud member of One Percent for the Planet and donates 1 % of gross sales to support our Outer Banks National Parks. Ask what’s on tap today! Kill Devil Hills, NC

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%)

Seasonal Draft Prices may vary

Ask your server or bartender what's fun and available!

Paulaner Pilsner 9.0

Classic German Pilsner. Light, Crisp & Refreshing. Germany (4.8%)

New Realm Brewing “Hazy Like a Fox” Hazy IPA 9.0

New England Style IPA is double dry hopped with El Dorado and Azacca hops for the perfect blend of juiciness and fruity hop aromatics. Virginia Beach, VA (6.5%)

Stone IPA 9.0

Classic West Coast IPA- A golden beauty explodes with tropical, citrusy, piney hop flavors and aromas perfectly balanced by a subtle malt character. Richmond VA (6.9%)

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%)

Cold Bottles & Cans

Estrella Jalisco Mexican Pilsner 6.0

Press Pineapple Basil Hard Seltzer 6.0

Best Day Brewing (N/A) 6.0

Hazy IPA

Kolsch

Dogfish Head SeaQuench Ale Session Sour 6.5

Dry Hard Cider by Noble Cider 7.0

Blake’s Peach Party Cider 7.0

Bud Light, Miller Lite 5.5

Duck Rabbit Amber Ale 6.0

Heineken 6.0

White Glass

Hugel “Gentil” Alsatian Blend 2022 14.0

Gewürztraminer, Sylvaner, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains from Alsace, France

Talbott Kali Hart Chardonnay 2022 16.0

Monterey CA

Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc 2023 13.0

NZ

Coppola Diamond Collection Prosecco Split 15.0

Italy

Domaine Chandon Brut Split 17.0

CA

Terra Alpina Pinot Grigio 2022 13.0

Italy

Martin Codex Albariño 2022 14.0

Rias Baixas Spain

Fess Parker Riesling 2022 12.0

Santa Barbara CA

Red Glass

Nielson Pinot Noir 2022 14.0

Santa Barbara County, CA

Bila-Haut Rhone Blend 2022 14.0

France

Daou Vineyards Pessimist Blend 2022 14.0

Petite Sirah, Syrah, Zinfandel blend from Paso Robles, CA

Dave Phinney's "Locations CA" Red Blend 15.0

Release #10 Blend of Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Syrah, Malbec Grenache

Ken Wright Pinot Noir 2022 19.0

OR

Fantini Farnese Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2018 12.0

Italy

Daou Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 16.0

Paso Robles, CA

Grown & Bottled in North Carolina

Sanctuary Vineyards Wild Pony White 45.0

NC Mainland

Sanctuary Vineyards Pearl Albariño 2023 45.0

NC Mainland

Sonoma CA

J Brut Rosé 97.0

Russian River CA

Piper-Heidsieck Brut 125.0

Reims France

Favorite Whites

Abadía de San Campio Albariño 2021 46.0

Spain

Jermann Pinot Grigio 2022 56.0

Venezia Giulia Italy

Marchesi di Barolo Gavi 2021 48.0

Italy

Sanctuary Vineyards Pearl Albariño 2023 45.0

NC Mainland

Sanctuary Vineyards Wild Pony White 45.0

NC Mainland

Finca Wölffer White Wine 2022 38.0

Mendoza Argentina

Wölffer Estate “Estate Rosé” 2023 40.0

Long Island NY

Miner Viognier 2019 62.0

Paso Robles CA

Matthew Wallace Hardin Ranch Sauvignon Blanc 2022 75.0

Napa CA

Matanzas Creek Sauvignon Blanc 2022 53.0

Sonoma CA

Daou Savignon Blanc 2023 46.0

Paso Robles CA

La Lisse Soie d'Ivoire Chenin Blanc 2021 39.0

France

Honig Sauvignon Blanc 2023 52.0

Napa Valley CA

Davis Family Vineyards Cuvée Luke 2021 55.0

Russian River CA

Marchetti Tenuta del Cavaliere Verdicchio 2020 40.0

Italy

Chardonnay

Cambria “Katherine’s Vineyard" 2022 50.0

Santa Maria CA

Kistler Les Noisetiers 2020 130.0

Sonoma County CA

Domaine Serene Evenstad 2019 130.0

Dundee Hills Oregon

Domaine Laroche Saint Martin Chablis 2022 82.0

France

Left Coast Truffle Hill 2020 48.0

Willamette OR

CHEV. 2020 142.0

Russian River Valley CA

Bodyguard by Daou 2020 60.0

Paso Robles

Brocard Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume 2021 110.0

France

Maggie Hawk Skyside Vineyard 2018 98.0

Anderson Valley CA

Diatom Chardonnay (Stainless Steel) 2021 55.0

CA

J. Lohr Arroyo Vista 2022 50.0

Monterey CA

Jean Chartron “Montmorin” 2022 92.0

Rully France

Domaine Jaeger Defaix 1er Cru 2018 125.0

Rully France

Giant Steps 2021 95.0

Yarra Valley Australia

Appassionata Vineyards 2019 135.0

Willamette OR

Simi 2022 49.0

Sonoma County CA

Italy

Willamette Oregon

Gran Moraine 2021 100.0

Yamhill-Carlton Oregon

Merlot, Zinfandel, Syrah/Shiraz

Januik Merlot 2021 60.0

Columbia Valley WA

Turley "Juvenille" Zinfandel 2021 75.0

CA

Turley”Turley Estate” Zinfandel 2021 115.0

Napa CA

Prisoner Wine Company Saldo Zinfandel 2021 65.0

CA

Duckhorn “Decoy” Merlot 2021 55.0

Sonoma County CA

Turley “Buck Cobb” Vineyard Zinfandel 2021 84.0

Amador County CA

Molly Dooker The Boxer 2022 70.0

McLaren Vale Australia

Cabernet Sauvignon

Honig 2021 110.0

Napa CA

Dessert Wines and Ports

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

Banfi Rosa Regale 2020 187ml 16.0

Italy

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

Italy