AQUA Days

To get you started

AQUA's Signature Sweet Corn & Crab Soup

drizzled with white truffle oil

cup 9

bowl 12

Chef's Soup of the Day

Casper's Summertime Gazpacho with a Meyer lemon olive oil

cup 7

bowl 9

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

Caesar Salad 10

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

Arcadian Mixed Greens Salad 8

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

Add to your salad…

Grilled Chicken Breast 7

Sautéed Shrimp 6

Crab Cake 10

Scottish Salmon 16

Grilled Mahi 6

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

Truffle Fries tossed in white truffle oil with 10

parmesan cheese and a bistro aioli

Cheese and Charcuterie Slate 24

Il Porcellino Truffled Salame, Volpi Bresola, Crabby Cow Cheddar, and Snow Camp Goat Brie by Goat Lady Dairy. Served with house made jam, pickled vegetables, seasonal fruit and crostini.

Lobster Mac & Cheese 20

Langostino lobster meat, white American and gouda cheese, trottole pasta, Applewood smoked bacon

AQUA's Bangin’ Shrimp 14

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

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

Lunch Specialties

Bangin' Shrimp Tacos 15

AQUA’s bangin’ shrimp on flour tortillas with Asian coriander lime slaw and mixed greens

Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp 15

shrimp sautéed in a Thai coconut curry sauce over rice with red peppers, onions and scallions

Natural Beef Burger 13

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

Add Applewood smoked bacon 3

Add sautéed foraged mushrooms and shallots 5

For the Younger Crowd 12 & under 12.5

all served with a seasonal vegetable

Chicken Tenders and fries

Pasta 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

Maine lobster meat, lemon aioli, Bibb lettuce, celery, dill pickle, toasted brioche roll

Fish and Chips 15

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

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

add Sautéed Shrimp 6

add Grilled Mahi 6

Lunch Fish Special 16

Seared Local Mahi with andouille sausage, butter beans, bell peppers, tomatoes, onion, spinach, , roasted purple potatoes, and a saffron carrot sauce.

Teriyaki Beef Bowl 16

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

Beer battered white Albemarle perch and LTO with a Cajun tartar sauce on a butter toasted challah bun.

Crab Cake Sandwich 17

pan seared, lemon garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato and onion on a brioche bun

Grilled Mahi Fish Tacos 13

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.

Sandwich Sides

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

Dessert

Chocolate Torte 10

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

A play on a classic with a passion fruit whipped crème and toasted coconut. Yummy!!!

AQUA Sorbets + Ice Creams

2 scoops 6

1 scoop 3.50

Banana Pudding Cheesecake 8

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!

Handcrafted Cocktails

Sazerac 15

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

Hooked On Quack 12

Malibu Mango, Malibu Coconut & Fresh Juices

Duck Soup 12

Myers, Bacardi, Passion, Pineapple & Orange Juices

Duck Diva 11

Stoli O, Pomegranate and Citrus Juices, topped with Bubbles

Aquatini 13

Stoli Blueberry & our Secret Blend of Antioxidants

AQUA Cosmo 13

Rain Organic Vodka, Orange Liqueur, Pomegranate and Lime Juices

The Smoking Gun 17

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

Sound Side Manhattan 17

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

Gingered Pear Martini 13

Absolut Pear, Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur, Lemon Juice

The Frenchman 14

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

Southern Gentleman 15

Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Limoncello, Orange Bitters

Dirty Duck Martini 16

Grey Goose & Olive Juice, Hand Stuffed Bleu Cheese Olives

El Capitan 16

Patron Silver, Orange Liqueur, Fresh Lime

Tito Fresco 14

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

Tipsy Arnold 11

Sweet Tea Vodka & House Made Lemonade

What's on Tap

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

Lost Colony Hatteras Irish Red Ale 7.5

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

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

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

Hoppy aroma, slight fruitiness

Deep River Limoncello Tart Ale 7.5

Big, bold bright ale that goes down as easy as fresh squeezed lemonade

Stone Brewing CO Tangerine Express IPA 7.5

Double IPA with a tang of tangerine to meld beautifully with the bitterness of the hops

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

Cold Bottles & Cans

Chimay Trappist Ale Blue Label 10

White Claw Hard Seltzer 6

ask about available flavors

Devil’s Backbone Vienna Lager 6.5

Unibroue Blanche de Chambly Belgian White 8

The Standard Bearer Dry Hard Cider by Noble Cider 6.50

Asheville, NC

Bud Light, Miller Lite 4.5

Heineken, Corona Light, Blue Moon Belgian White, Duck Rabbit Amber Ale, Haake Beck (nonalcoholic) 6

White Glass

Martin Codex Albariño 2018 11

Rias Baixas Spain

Fess Parker Riesling 2018 10

Santa Barbara CA

Hugel “Gentil” Alsatian Blend 2018 11

France

Talbott Kali Hart Chardonnay 2018 13

Monterey CA

Leese-Fitch Chardonnay 2018 10

CA

Mt Beautiful Sauvignon Blanc 2019 10

NZ

Domaine de Saint-Pierre Sancerre 2018 16

France

Da Luca Prosecco (split) 10

Italy

Allure Bubbly Moscato (split) 11

CA

Pampalonne Sparkling Wine Cocktail 8

Rosé Lime or Blood Orange Spritz

Alois Lageder's Riff Pinot Grigio 2018 9

Italy

J Pinot Gris 2018 11

Russian River CA

Red Glass

Broadside Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 11

CA

Champagne France

Krug Grand Cuvée Brut 260

Champagne France

Allure Bubbly Moscato (split) 11

CA

Dei Gresy La Serra Moscato D’Asti

Italy

1/2 bottle 375 ml 22

750 ml 42

Avissi Prosecco 32

Veneto, Italy

Treveri Cellars Sparkling Rosé 40

Columbia Valley Washington

Caraccioli Cellars Brut Rosé 2013 95

CA

Da Luca Prosecco (split) 10

Italy

Ruffino Extra Dry Prosecco 28

Italy

Favorite Whites

Fritz Sauvignon Blanc 2014 48

Dry Creek Valley CA

Jones von Drehle Rosa Dia 2018 46

Blue Ridge Mountains NC

Flora Springs Sauvignon Blanc 2017 55

Napa CA

Scantianum Viognier 2016 38

Italy

Davis Family Vineyards Cuvée Luke 2018 53

Russian River CA

Prisoner Wine Company " Blindfold" Blend 2018 52

California

Kono Sauvignon Blanc 2019 35

Marlborough NZ

Domaine Vincent Carême Vouvray Sec 2017 48

Loire Valley France

Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc 2019 40

Marlborough NZ

Domaine St Pierre Sancerre 2018 62

Loire Valley France

Valentin Fleur Chenin Blanc 2017 35

Loire France

Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Kabinett Riesling 2018 54

Mosel Germany

Bieler Père & Fils Rosé 2019 35

Provence France

Scantianum Viognier 2016 38

Toscana Italy

Fournier Les Belles Vignes Sancerre 2018 62

France

Zenato Pinot Grigio 2018 35

delle Venezie Italy

Abadía de San Campio Albariño 2018 39

Spain

Alois Lageder Terra Alpina Pinot Grigio 2018 37

Dolomiti Italy

Masseria Li Veli Askos Verdecca 2016 42

Puglia Italy

Jermann Pinot Grigio 2017 55

Venezia Giulia Italy

Marchesi di Barolo Gavi 2017 34

Italy

Mason Cellars Sauvignon Blanc 2018 36

Napa CA

Left Coast "The Orchard" Pinot Gris 2017 38

Oregon

Sanctuary Vineyards Pearl Albariño 2018 35

NC Mainland

Honig Sauvignon Blanc 2018 43

Napa Valley CA

Sanctuary Vineyards Wild Pony White 30

NC Mainland

Chardonnay

Mer Soleil Silver Unoaked 2017 42

Monterey CA

Newton Skyside 2017 45

Sonoma CA

Jones von Drehle Steel Chardonnay 2015 40

Blue Ridge Mountains NC

Carte Blanche 2013 110

Sonoma Coast CA

Kistler Sonoma Mountain 2016 125

Sonoma County CA

Gran Moraine 2014 75

Yamhill-Carlton, Oregon

Domaine Serene Evenstad 2016 115

Dundee Hills Oregon

Domaine Laroche Saint Martin Chablis 2016 54

France

Napa Cellars 2017 44

Napa Valley, CA

Morgan 2016 48

Santa Lucia Highlands, CA

Adelsheim “Staking Claim” 2015 76

Willamette OR

Mark Ryan The Vincent 2017 38

Columbia Valley Washington

Luli 2014 55

Santa Lucia Highlands CA

Domaine de la Folie Clos St. Jacques 1er Cru 2018 108

Rully France

Wild Horse 2016 35

Central Coast CA

Fort Ross Winery "Sea Slopes" 2016 60

Sonoma, CA

Simi 2017 40

Sonoma County CA

Piedmont Italy

Sonoma Coast CA

Ken Wright Cellars 2017 65

Willamette Oregon

Merlot, Zinfandel, Syrah/Shiraz

La Jota Vineyard Co. Merlot 2013 110

Howell Mtn Napa CA

Eberle Steinbeck Vineyard Zinfandel 2017 50

Paso Robles CA

Fritz Estate Grown Zinfandel 2014 54

Dry Creek Valley CA

Carte Blanche Three Peaks Syrah 2010 75

Bennett Valley CA

Molly Dooker The Boxer 2018 58

McLaren Vale Australia

Molly Dooker Blue Eyed Boy 2017 88

McLaren Vale Australia

Terra d’Oro Zinfandel 2017 40

Amador County CA

Prisoner Wine Company Saldo Zinfandel 2017 65

CA

Duckhorn “Decoy” Merlot 2018 48

Sonoma County CA

Podere Ciona “Le Diacce” Merlot 2011 90

Toscana Italy

Paso Robles CA

Dessert Wines and Ports

Susana Balbo Late Harvest Malbec 2013 12

Mendoza Argentina

Inniskillin Cabernet Franc Ice Wine 2014 29

Niagara Canada

Inniskillin Riesling Ice Wine 2014 26

Niagara Canada

Dow’s 10 year Tawny Port 12

Portugal

Graham’s 20 year Tawny Port 19

Portugal

Hartley & Gibson’s Oloroso Sherry 7

Spain

Banfi Rosa Regale 2015 187ml 16

Italy

Di Gresy La Serra Moscato D’Asti 2016 375ml 22

Italy