Lunch

Our lunch menu has a selection of soups, salads, sandwiches, seafood, and more.

To get you started

AQUA's Signature Sweet Corn Soup with Lump Crab

Smooth and velvety complimented with a drizzle of white truffle oil. GF

cup 14.0

bowl 16.0

Chef's Soup of the Day

Made from fresh, seasonal ingredients.

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

Mixed Greens Salad 11.0

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

Harvest Salad 18.0

A blend of red and green leaf, spinach, and arugula topped with candied pecans, toasted pumpkin seeds, craisins, dried apricots, and brie cheese. Finished with a sweet and tangy blackberry apple cider vinaigrette. GF

Add to your salad…

Grilled Chicken Breast 9.0

Sautéed Shrimp 10.0

Scottish Salmon 21.0

Grilled Mahi 13.0

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 mildly spiced sesame slaw.

Creamy Warm Crab Dip 23.0

Lump crab meat blended with cream cheese and herbs then topped with melted parmesan. Served with sea salted lavash for dipping. Substitute carrot chips to make Gluten Free. GF

Cone of House Cut Fries

AQUA Fries with curry chipotle ketchup 11.0

Truffle Fries tossed in white truffle oil with 15.0

parmesan cheese and a bistro aioli

Whipped Goat Cheese Spread 18.0

A creamy blend of goat cheese and cream cheese garnished with shaved prosciutto, dried mission fig, toasted almonds, balsamic caviar pearls, and an apple balsamic reduction. Served with sea salted lavash or carrot chips to be Gluten Free. GF

Maple Leaf Farms Duck Wings 18.0

Crispy fried Duck Wings glazed in a Bordeaux cherry gastrique and served over a sweet potato slaw.

Warm Smoked Cheddar Pimento Cheese 17.0

Topped with crispy fried onions and served with warm soft pretzel sticks. May be GF by substituting carrot chips and eliminating the fried onions. GF

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

Lunch Specialties

Cajun Pasta 19.0

Sautéed shrimp, or grilled chicken with strozzapreti pasta, roasted red pepper and onion, spinach, and tomatoes in a Cajun cream sauce.

Orange Ginger Couscous Bowl 17.0

Orange ginger Israeli couscous (pearl pasta) with golden raisins and carrot over a bed of arugula with an orange ginger dressing. Vegetarian

Lemon Chicken Orzo 19.0

Pan seared chicken breast with orzo in a lemon cream sauce with parmesan and crispy fried sage.

Steak Pita 20.0

Seasoned tenderloin tips on grilled pita with arugula, a salad of marinated cucumber, tomato, and shallots. Finished with a creamy dill yogurt sauce. Served with house spiced chips. Substitute fries for $1 or truffle fries $2.

AQUA’s Fish or Shrimp Tacos 18.0

Choice of AQUA’s Bangin’ Shrimp, Blackened Mahi, or Grilled Mahi on two flour tortillas with our legendary Bangin’ Sauce, spicy sesame slaw, and mixed greens.

Natural Beef Burger 17.0

Grilled patty, Bibb lettuce, tomato, onion, and house-cut fries offered with choice of Swiss, provolone or cheddar cheese.

Add Applewood smoked bacon 2.0

Add sautéed mushrooms and shallots 3.0

Substitute Blue Cheese for a "Black and Blue 2.0

Smoked Honey Habanero Chicken Sandwich 18.0

Marinated grilled chicken breast with Applewood smoked bacon, Swiss cheese, LTO, and a smoked honey habanero aioli. Served with house spiced chips. Substitute fries for $1 or truffle fries $2.

For the Younger Crowd 12 & under 17.0

all served with a seasonal vegetable

Fried Chicken Bites and fries

Pasta with butter and grated parmesan

Pasta with a creamy cheese sauce

Ahi Tuna or Scottish Salmon Poke Bowl 19.0

Sashimi (uncooked) tuna or sashimi salmon over Jasmine rice with pickled carrot, purple cabbage, edamame, marinated cucumber, seaweed salad, nori, and crispy fried onion. Topped with AQUA’s Bangin’ Sauce and kabayaki glaze.

Fish and Chips 18.0

Hand battered and fried local white fish with house-cut fries.

Add to your Pineapple Fried Rice, or Couscous Bowl...

Grilled Chicken Breast 9.0

Sautéed Shrimp 10.0

*Scottish Salmon 21.0

Grilled Mahi 13.0

*Beef Tenderloin Tips 14.0

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

Pineapple Fried Rice 17.0

Fried Jasmine rice with diced pineapple, peas, beech mushrooms, sweet onion, carrots, red pepper flakes, and Casper’s “yum yum” sauce. GF

Sandwich Sides

All Sandwiches are served with house spiced potato chips. Substitute French fries for $1 or truffle fries for $2

Dessert

AQUA Sorbets + Ice Creams

2 scoops 6.0

1 scoop 3.5

Chocolate Torte 12.0

A Rich Flourless Chocolate Torte with Raspberry Coulis, Fresh Whipped Cream, and Chocolate Covered Pop Rocks.

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.

Vanilla Crème Brûlée Cheesecake 11.0

Topped with Caramelized Sugar served with a Blueberry Compote and fresh Whipped Cream.

Key Lime Tartlet 10.0

Puff Pastry Tart Shell filled with a Key Lime Curd and topped with a Toasted Marshmallow Meringue.

Handcrafted Cocktails

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

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

What's on Tap

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%)

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%)

Cold Bottles & Cans

Bud Light, Miller Lite 5.5

Duck Rabbit Amber Ale 6.0

Heineken 6.0

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

White Glass

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

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

Red Glass

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

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

Grown & Bottled in North Carolina

Sanctuary Vineyards Wild Pony White 45.0

NC Mainland

Sanctuary Vineyards Pearl Albariño 2023 45.0

NC Mainland

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

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

Chardonnay

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

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

Mendoza Argentina

Russian River CA

Domaine Jeager Defaix Rully 2021

Burgundy FR

Merlot, Zinfandel, Syrah/Shiraz

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

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

Cabernet Sauvignon

Mercury Head by Orin Swift 2021 232.0

St. Helena CA

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