Lunch

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

To get you started

AQUA's Signature Sweet Corn & Crab Soup

Drizzled with 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

Fresh Harvest Salad 17.0

Arugula tossed in an apple cider vinaigrette with sliced apple, dried cranberries, smoked blue cheese, and candied pecans. GF

Caesar Salad 13.0

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

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

Crispy Duck Wings 16.0

Served with a sweet potato slaw and a Bordeaux cherry gastrique. GF

Warm Caramelized Onion Dip 15.0

Creamy and seasoned with smoked paprika. Garnished with crispy garlic and served with sea salted lavash

Cajun Lobster Mac and Cheese 24.0

Lobster and cavatappi pasta tossed in a cheesy Cajun cream sauce then baked with a smoked cheddar and crispy bacon topping.

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.

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 10.0

Truffle Fries tossed in white truffle oil with 13.0

parmesan cheese and a bistro aioli

Whipped Roasted Garlic Goat Cheese Dip 16.0

Garnished with grilled artichoke, sweet red pepper drops, parsley, and rosemary oil. Served with sea salted lavish or carrot chips to be Gluten Free. GF

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

Lunch Specialties

Ahi Tuna or Scottish Salmon Poke Bowl 18.0

Sashimi (uncooked) tuna or salmon over Jasmine rice with shaved carrot, marinated cucumber, edamame, crispy fried onion, scallions, and sesame seeds with AQUA’s Bangin’ Sauce and kabayaki glaze.

Pad Thai 17.0

Rice noodles tossed in a peanut sauce with a “power blend” of julienne vegetables including broccoli, kohlrabi, Brussels sprouts, kale, radicchio, and carrots. Sprinkled with chopped peanuts for a crunchy finish. GF and Vegan

Fish and Chips 18.0

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

Black and Blue Burger 18.0

Grilled patty seasoned with Black Gold Truffle Rub and topped with blue cheese, a rosemary garlic aioli, and LTO. Served with house cut fries.

Add Aplewood smoked Bacon 2.0

Add sautéed mushrooms and shallots 3.0

Pineapple Fried Rice 17.0

Fried Jasmine rice with diced pineapple, peas, beech mushrooms, sweet onion, carrots, red pepper flakes, and "yum yum" sauce. GF

Chicken Bacon Ranch Panini 19.0

Sliced oven roasted chicken breast with Applewood smoked bacon, smoked cheddar, spinach and a ranch aioli on rustic panini bread.

Tomato Basil Pasta 19.0

Sautéed shrimp, or grilled chicken with cavatappi pasta, roasted tomatoes, basil pesto, and parmesan cheese.

Mediterranean Buddha Bowl 17.0

Jasmine rice, mixed greens, roasted chickpeas, carrots, pickled shallots, roasted tomatoes, and a lemon turmeric dressing. GF and Vegan

That's a "BIG" Fish Sandwich! 17.0

Crispy fried white fish on a challah bun with LTO and a Cajun tarter sauce.

Steak Pita 19.0

Seasoned tenderloin tips on grilled pita with arugula, a marinated cucumber, tomato, and shallot salad then finished with a creamy yogurt sauce. Served with house spiced chips.

Sriracha BBQ Chicken Sandwich 17.0

Crispy panko fried chicken breast on a challah bun with Swiss cheese, crispy fried onions, lettuce, tomato, and a Sriracha BBQ Sauce. Served with house spiced chips.

Grilled Mahi Fish Tacos 17.0

Grilled local Mahi on flour tortillas with AQUA’s bangin’ sauce, mixed greens, and coriander lime slaw.

Bangin' Shrimp Tacos 18.0

AQUA’s Bangin’ Shrimp on flour tortillas with coriander lime slaw and mixed greens.

Natural Beef Burger 16.0

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

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

Sandwich Sides

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

Dessert

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.

Snickerdoodle Bread Pudding 10.0

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

Handcrafted Cocktails

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

Duck Diva

Stoli O, Pomegranate and Citrus Juices, topped with Bubbles

What's on Tap

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%)

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

Cold Bottles & Cans

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

Estrella Jalisco Mexican Pilsner 6.0

White Glass

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

Hugel “Gentil” Alsatian Blend 2022 14.0

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

Red Glass

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

Nielson Pinot Noir 2022 14.0

Santa Barbara County, CA

Grown & Bottled in North Carolina

Sanctuary Vineyards Wild Pony White 45.0

NC Mainland

Sanctuary Vineyards Pearl Albariño 2023 45.0

NC Mainland

Russian River CA

Piper-Heidsieck Brut 125.0

Reims France

Veuve Clicquot Brut 145.0

Reims France

Favorite Whites

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

Abadía de San Campio Albariño 2021 46.0

Spain

Chardonnay

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

Cambria “Katherine’s Vineyard" 2022 50.0

Santa Maria CA

Paso Robles CA

Yamhill-Carlton Oregon

Domaine Serene Yamhill Cuvée 2019 110.0

Willamette Oregon

Merlot, Zinfandel, Syrah/Shiraz

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

Januik Merlot 2021 60.0

Columbia Valley WA

Cabernet Sauvignon

Palermo by Orin Swift 2021 125.0

Napa CA

Dessert Wines and Ports

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

Graham's 30 yr Tawny Port 38.0

Inniskillin Cabernet Franc Ice Wine 2019 45.0

Niagara Canada