Lunch
AQUA Days
To get you started
AQUA's Signature Sweet Corn & Crab Soup
drizzled with white truffle oil
cup 9.0bowl 12.0
Chef's Soup of the Day
Casper's Summertime Gazpacho with a Meyer lemon olive oil
cup 7.0bowl 9.0
Caesar Salad 10.0
Crispy Romaine tossed in a classic Caesar dressing with housemade croutons and shaved parmesan; add white anchovies 2
Arcadian Mixed Greens Salad 8.0
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
Green Leaf and Goat Cheese Salad 12.5
Green leaf lettuce, honey fig goat cheese, orange segments, Serrano ham, toasted almonds, pickled asparagus, tossed in a sherry vinaigrette
Add to your salad…
Grilled Chicken Breast 7.0Sautéed Shrimp 6.0Crab Cake 10.0Scottish Salmon 16.0Grilled Mahi 6.0
Crab Cake 10.0Scottish Salmon 16.0Grilled Mahi 6.0
Grilled Mahi 6.0
Lobster Mac & Cheese 20.0
Langostino lobster meat, white American and gouda cheese, trottole pasta, Applewood smoked bacon
AQUA's Bangin’ Shrimp 14.0
A house favorite! Shrimp are lightly battered and fried then tossed in our signature Bangin’ Sauce then served over a coriander lime slaw
Creamy Warm Crab Dip 16.5
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 8.0Truffle Fries tossed in white truffle oil with 10.0parmesan cheese and a bistro aioli
parmesan cheese and a bistro aioli
Cheese and Charcuterie Slate 24.0
Il Porcellino Truffled Salame,
Volpi Bresola,
Honey Bee Gouda, and
Snow Camp Goat Brie by Goat Lady Dairy.
Served with house made jam, pickled vegetables, seasonal fruit and crostini.
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Lunch Specialties
For the Younger Crowd 12 & under 12.5
all served with a seasonal vegetable
Chicken Tenders and friesPasta with butter and grated parm or cheese sauce
Tuna or Salmon Poke Bowl 15.5
Marinated sashimi tuna or salmon based on availability, jasmine rice, shaved marinated cucumber salad, julienned carrots, scallions, edamame, seaweed salad, Bangin’ Sauce, unagi sauce, nori and crispy onions
Lobster Roll 20.0
Maine lobster meat, lemon aioli, Bibb lettuce, celery, dill pickle, toasted brioche roll
Fish and Chips 15.0
Hand battered and fried local fish with house-cut fries and coriander lime slaw
The “Querque Turkey” Panini 13.5
Sliced southwestern sliced turkey breast, caramelized onion, roasted poblano peppers, smoked bacon, Cotija cheese, tequila lime aioli
Veggie Burrito 11.0
Sautéed southwestern black beans, sweet corn, roasted red peppers, grilled zucchini, red onions, jasmine rice, Cotija cheese, roasted tomatillo sauce and cilantro
add Grilled Chicken Breast 7.0add Sautéed Shrimp 6.0add Grilled Mahi 6.0
add Grilled Mahi 6.0
Lunch Fish Special 16.0
Seared Local Mahi over succotash, roasted pearl onion, wild mushroom medley and arugula with a raspberry couli
Teriyaki Beef Bowl 16.0
Teriyaki marinated filet mignon sautéed with red onions
and mixed bell peppers and served over jasmine rice
with chopped scallions.
Casper's Golden Fried Fish Sandwich 14.0
Beer battered white Albemarle perch and LTO with a
Cajun tartar sauce on a butter toasted challah bun.
Crab Cake Sandwich 17.0
pan seared, lemon garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato and onion on a brioche bun
Grilled Mahi Fish Tacos 13.0
2 tacos with local grilled Mahi, on a flour tortilla with fresh greens, AQUA’s bangin’ sauce, and a choice of either a coriander lime slaw or sweet corn and tomato salsa. May also be blackened.
Bangin' Shrimp Tacos 15.0
AQUA’s bangin’ shrimp on flour tortillas with Asian coriander lime slaw and mixed greens
Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp 15.0
shrimp sautéed in a Thai coconut curry sauce over rice with red peppers, onions and scallions
Natural Beef Burger 13.0
grilled patty, Bibb lettuce, tomato, onion, and house-cut fries offered with choice of Swiss, provolone or cheddar cheese
Add Applewood smoked bacon 3.0Add sautéed foraged mushrooms and shallots 5.0
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 6.01 scoop 3.5
Banana Pudding Cheesecake 8.0
OK! This should not be legal! Banana pudding made into a sinful cheesecake with a caramelized banana sauce, Nilla Wafer crumble and a toasted marshmallow meringue. Cuff me ‘cause I am guilty!
Chocolate Torte 10.0
Our signature chocolate torte with a vanilla bean crème Anglaise, chocolate pop rocks, macerated strawberries, chocolate sauce and whipped cream
Key Lime Tangerine Tart 8.0
A play on a classic with a passion fruit whipped crème and toasted coconut. Yummy!!!
Unraveled “Peanut Butter Pie” 8.0
peanut butter semmifreddo, graham cracker crumble, toasted peanuts, salted caramel, whipped cream
Handcrafted Cocktails
Duck Diva 11.0
Stoli O, Pomegranate and Citrus Juices, topped with Bubbles
Aquatini 13.0
Stoli Blueberry & our Secret Blend of Antioxidants
AQUA Cosmo 13.0
Rain Organic Vodka, Orange Liqueur, Pomegranate and Lime Juices
The Smoking Gun 17.0
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 13.0
Absolut Pear, Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur, Lemon Juice
The Frenchman 14.0
Hendricks Gin, Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur, Lime, Ginger Beer
Southern Gentleman 15.0
Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Limoncello, Orange Bitters
Dirty Duck Martini 16.0
Grey Goose & Olive Juice, Hand Stuffed Bleu Cheese Olives
El Capitan 16.0
Patron Silver, Orange Liqueur, Fresh Lime
Tito Fresco 14.0
Tito’s Vodka, St. Germaine Elderflower Liqueur, Cucumber Infused Water, Lemon Simple
Tipsy Arnold 11.0
Sweet Tea Vodka & House Made Lemonade
Sazerac 15.0
Bulleit Rye, Absinthe Rinse, Simple Syrup, Peychaud’s and Angostura Bitters
Hooked On Quack 12.0
Malibu Mango, Malibu Coconut & Fresh Juices
Duck Soup 12.0
Myers, Bacardi, Passion, Pineapple & Orange Juices
What's on Tap
Lost Colony Hatteras Irish Red Ale 7.5
Roasted English malts produce wonderful toffee and caramel notes in this local beer from Manteo, NC.
Mother Earth Endless River Kolsch 7.5
German style Kolsch. Clean, crisp and tangy flavor with
a slightly fruity finish
Kinston, NC
Stella Artois Belgian Lager 7.0
Hoppy aroma, slight fruitiness
Sierra Nevada Hazy Little IPA 7.5
Unfiltered hazy straw color. Aromas of fruity hops. Citrus and pineapple on the palate with a refreshing finish Asheville, NC
North Coast Brewing Co Scrimshaw Pilsner 7.5
Subtle hop character with a crisp, clean palate and a dry finish.
Allagash White 7.5
Belgian style wheat beer with spiced coriander and orange peel. Portland, Maine
Yuengling Lager 5.5
America’s Oldest Brewery. Rich amber color and medium bodied
Guinness Irish Stout 7.5
Rich, smooth and creamy
Foothills Hoppyum IPA 7.5
Nutty, hoppy with the addition of tangerine-y hops. Clean, dry finish. Winston Salem, NC
Black & Tan 7.5
Combo of Guinness and Yuengling
Cold Bottles & Cans
Unibroue Blanche de Chambly Belgian White 8.0
The Standard Bearer Dry Hard Cider by Noble Cider 6.5
Asheville, NC
Bud Light, Miller Lite 4.5
Heineken, Corona Light, Blue Moon Belgian White, Duck Rabbit Amber Ale, Haake Beck (nonalcoholic) 6.0
Chimay Trappist Ale Blue Label 10.0
White Claw Hard Seltzer 6.0
ask about available flavors
Devil’s Backbone Vienna Lager 6.5
White Glass
Talbott Kali Hart Chardonnay 2018 13.0
Monterey CA
Leese-Fitch Chardonnay 2018 10.0
CA
Mt Beautiful Sauvignon Blanc 2019 10.0
NZ
Da Luca Prosecco (split) 10.0
Italy
Allure Bubbly Moscato (split) 11.0
CA
Pampalonne Sparkling Wine Cocktail 8.0
Rosé Lime or Blood Orange Spritz
Domaine Sautereau Sancerre 16.0
France
Alois Lageder's Riff Pinot Grigio 2018 9.0
Italy
J Pinot Gris 2018 11.0
Russian River CA
Martin Codex Albariño 2018 11.0
Rias Baixas Spain
Fess Parker Riesling 2018 10.0
Santa Barbara CA
Hugel “Gentil” Alsatian Blend 2018 11.0
France
Red Glass
Daou Vineyards Pessimist Blend 2017 14.0
CA
Tobin James Notorious Cabernet 2017 15.0
CA
Edna Valley Pinot Noir 2017 11.0
Central Coast CA
Fantini Farnese Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2018 10.0
Central Coast CA
Broadside Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 11.0
CA
Diseño Old Vines Malbec 2018 10.0
Argentina
Bila-Haut Rhone Blend 2018 13.0
France
Grown & Bottled in North Carolina
Jones von Drehle Cabernet Franc 2014 45.0
Blue Ridge Mountains NC
Sanctuary Vineyards Wild Pony White 30.0
NC Mainland
Sanctuary Vineyards Pearl Albariño 2018 35.0
NC Mainland
Jones von Drehle Steel Chardonnay 2015 40.0
Blue Ridge Mountains NC
Jones von Drehle Rosa Dia 2018 46.0
Blue Ridge Mountains NC
Jones von Drehle Rock & Rail 2015 45.0
Blue Ridge Mountains NC
Bubbles
Moët & Chandon Brut (split) 25.0
France
Piper-Heidsieck Brut 98.0
Reims France
Veuve Clicquot Brut 105.0
Reims France
Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut 170.0
Champagne France
Allure Bubbly Moscato (split) 11.0
CA
Dei Gresy La Serra Moscato D’Asti
Italy
1/2 bottle 375 ml 22.0750 ml 42.0
Avissi Prosecco 32.0
Veneto, Italy
Treveri Cellars Sparkling Rosé 40.0
Columbia Valley Washington
Caraccioli Cellars Brut Rosé 2013 95.0
CA
Da Luca Prosecco (split) 10.0
Italy
Ruffino Extra Dry Prosecco 28.0
Italy
Sommariva Brut Prosecco 37.0
Veneto Italy
Gloria Ferrer Private Cuvée Brut 48.0
Carneros CA
J Brut Rosé 82.0
Russian River CA
Favorite Whites
Kono Sauvignon Blanc 2019 35.0
Marlborough NZ
Prisoner Wine Company " Blindfold" Blend 2018 52.0
California
Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc 2019 40.0
Marlborough NZ
Domaine Vincent Carême Vouvray Sec 2017 48.0
Loire Valley France
Valentin Fleur Chenin Blanc 2017 35.0
Loire France
Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Kabinett Riesling 2018 54.0
Mosel Germany
Bieler Père & Fils Rosé 2019 35.0
Provence France
Scantianum Viognier 2016 38.0
Toscana Italy
Domaine Sautereau Sancerre 2018 58.0
Loire France
Fournier Les Belles Vignes Sancerre 2018 62.0
France
Abadía de San Campio Albariño 2018 39.0
Spain
Alois Lageder Terra Alpina Pinot Grigio 2018 37.0
Dolomiti Italy
Masseria Li Veli Askos Verdecca 2016 42.0
Puglia Italy
Jermann Pinot Grigio 2017 55.0
Venezia Giulia Italy
Marchesi di Barolo Gavi 2017 34.0
Italy
Left Coast "The Orchard" Pinot Gris 2017 38.0
Oregon
Mason Cellars Sauvignon Blanc 2018 36.0
Napa CA
Honig Sauvignon Blanc 2018 43.0
Napa Valley CA
Sanctuary Vineyards Pearl Albariño 2018 35.0
NC Mainland
Fritz Sauvignon Blanc 2014 48.0
Dry Creek Valley CA
Sanctuary Vineyards Wild Pony White 30.0
NC Mainland
Flora Springs Sauvignon Blanc 2017 55.0
Napa CA
Jones von Drehle Rosa Dia 2018 46.0
Blue Ridge Mountains NC
Davis Family Vineyards Cuvée Luke 2018 53.0
Russian River CA
Scantianum Viognier 2016 38.0
Italy
Chardonnay
Carte Blanche 2013 110.0
Sonoma Coast CA
Kistler Sonoma Mountain 2016 125.0
Sonoma County CA
Gran Moraine 2014 75.0
Yamhill-Carlton, Oregon
Domaine Serene Evenstad 2016 115.0
Dundee Hills Oregon
Domaine Laroche Saint Martin Chablis 2016 54.0
France
Napa Cellars 2017 44.0
Napa Valley, CA
Morgan 2016 48.0
Santa Lucia Highlands, CA
Adelsheim “Staking Claim” 2015 76.0
Willamette OR
Mark Ryan The Vincent 2017 38.0
Columbia Valley Washington
Luli 2014 55.0
Santa Lucia Highlands CA
Domaine de la Folie Clos St. Jacques 1er Cru 2018 108.0
Rully France
Wild Horse 2016 35.0
Central Coast CA
Fort Ross Winery "Sea Slopes" 2016 60.0
Sonoma, CA
Simi 2017 40.0
Sonoma County CA
Mer Soleil Silver Unoaked 2017 42.0
Monterey CA
Newton Skyside 2017 45.0
Sonoma CA
Jones von Drehle Steel Chardonnay 2015 40.0
Blue Ridge Mountains NC
Delicious Reds & Blends from around the World
BV Reserve Tapestry Bordeaux Blend 2015 98.0
Napa CA
Jones von Drehle Cabernet Franc 2014 45.0
Blue Ridge Mountains NC
The Prisoner Red Blend 2018 75.0
Napa CA
Jones von Drehle Rock & Rail 2015 45.0
Blue Ridge Mountains NC
Abstract Red Blend by Orin Swift 2018 82.0
CA
Eight Days in the Desert by Orin Swift, 2016 75.0
CA
Machete Red Blend by Orin Swift 2017 105.0
CA
Martoccia di Brunelli Luca Poggio Apricale 2017 42.0
Italy
Papillion Bordeaux Blend by Orin Swift 2016 135.0
Napa CA
Monte Tondo San Pietra Valpolicella Superiore 2016 44.0
Veneto Italy
Carte Blanche Proprietary Red 2010 75.0
Napa CA
Mark Ryan The Long Haul Bordeaux Blend 2016 98.0
Columbia Valley Washington
Bocelli Tenor Red 2017 43.0
Toscana Italy
Familia Zuccardi “Q” Malbec 2018 42.0
Mendoza Argentina
Giacosa Fratelli Barbera d’Alba 2017 49.0
Piedmont Italy
Taken Red Blend 2017 85.0
Napa Valley CA
Brancaia 2015 50.0
Toscana Italy
Neyers Sage Canyon Rhone Blend 2018 55.0
CA
Allegrini Palazzo Della Torre 2015 48.0
Veneto Italy
Arrowood Prowess Bordeaux Blend 2016 52.0
Sonoma CA
Di Gresy Martinenga Barbaresco 2013 105.0
Barola Italy
La Quercia Montepulciano d’Abbruzzo 2015 55.0
Italy
Poderi Elia Barbaresco 2010 95.0
Piedmont Italy
Curto Marco la Foia Barolo 2008 120.0
Piedmont Italy
Mark Ryan The Dissident Bordeaux Blend 2017 75.0
Columbia Valley Washington
Martoccia di Brunelli Luca Brunello di Montalcino 2014 132.0
Italy
E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône 2016 35.0
Rhône France
Emma Zuccardi Bonarda 2014 76.0
Mendoza Argentina
Finca Nueva Crianza 2014 40.0
Rioja Spain
Domaine Palon Vacqueyras 2015 50.0
Rhône France
Pinot Noir
La Crema 2017 50.0
Sonoma CA
Siduri 2015 65.0
Santa Lucia Highlands, CA
Fritz 2014 78.0
Russian River Valley CA
ZD 2012 92.0
Carneros CA
Paul Hobbs 2016 105.0
Russian River CA
Kistler 2016 125.0
Sonoma Coast CA
Joseph Drouhin Chorey-les-Beaune 2015 68.0
Burgundy France
Adelsheim “Elizabeth’s Reserve” 2014 105.0
Willamette Oregon
Francois Confuron-Gindre 2013 110.0
Nuits-Saint-Georges Fr
Résonance 2017 60.0
Willamette Oregon
Reata “Three County” 2016 42.0
Monterey, Sonoma, and San Benito Counties CA
King Estate 2016 58.0
Oregon
Folie à Deux 2017 57.0
Sonoma Coast CA
Ken Wright Cellars 2017 65.0
Willamette Oregon
Gran Moraine 2014 87.0
Yamhill-Carlton Oregon
Domaine Serene Yamhill Cuvée 2014 98.0
Willamette Oregon
Domaine Serene Evenstad 2015 125
Willamette Oregon
Merlot, Zinfandel, Syrah/Shiraz
Carte Blanche Three Peaks Syrah 2010 75.0
Bennett Valley CA
Molly Dooker The Boxer 2018 58.0
McLaren Vale Australia
Molly Dooker Blue Eyed Boy 2017 88.0
McLaren Vale Australia
Terra d’Oro Zinfandel 2017 40.0
Amador County CA
Prisoner Wine Company Saldo Zinfandel 2017 65.0
CA
Duckhorn “Decoy” Merlot 2018 48.0
Sonoma County CA
Podere Ciona “Le Diacce” Merlot 2011 90.0
Toscana Italy
La Jota Vineyard Co. Merlot 2013 110.0
Howell Mtn Napa CA
Eberle Steinbeck Vineyard Zinfandel 2017 50.0
Paso Robles CA
Fritz Estate Grown Zinfandel 2014 54.0
Dry Creek Valley CA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Palermo by Orin Swift 2018 95.0
Napa CA
Duckhorn Vineyards 2016 125
Napa CA
Silver Oak 2015 150.0
Alexander Valley CA
Silver Oak 2015 175.0
Napa Valley CA
Honig Bartolucci Vineyard 2014 160.0
St. Helena CA
Carte Blanche 2012 150.0
Napa Valley CA
Mercury Head by Orin Swift 2014 230.0
Napa CA
Obsidian Ridge 2016 64.0
Lake County CA
Cliff Lede 2016 135.0
Napa CA
Clos La Chance 2018 40.0
Santa Clara Valley
Daou Vineyards Purity and Grace 2017 46.0
Paso Robles CA
Eberle Vineyard Selection 2016 45.0
Paso Robles CA
Prisoner Wine Company “Unshackled” 2018 59.0
CA
Tobin James Notorious 2017 58.0
Paso Robles CA
IRON + Sand 2017 62.0
Paso Robles CA
Arrowood 2015 60.0
Sonoma CA
Jamieson Ranch “Double Lariat” 2016 75.0
Napa CA
Mt. Veeder 2017 78.0
Napa CA
Mark Ryan “The Chief” 2017 55.0
Columbia Valley WA
Honig 2016 80.0
Napa CA
Mark Ryan “Dead Horse” 2016 115.0
Columbia Valley WA
Dessert Wines and Ports
Dow’s 10 year Tawny Port 12.0
Portugal
Graham’s 20 year Tawny Port 19.0
Portugal
Hartley & Gibson’s Oloroso Sherry 7.0
Spain
Banfi Rosa Regale 2015 187ml 16.0
Italy
Di Gresy La Serra Moscato D’Asti 2016 375ml 22.0
Italy
Susana Balbo Late Harvest Malbec 2013 12.0
Mendoza Argentina
Inniskillin Cabernet Franc Ice Wine 2014 29.0
Niagara Canada
Inniskillin Riesling Ice Wine 2014 26.0
Niagara Canada
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