This Valentines enjoy an exceptional culinary experience with your love in our elegant yet casual setting of breathtaking sunsets and gorgeous waterfront views. We’re serving from a very special dinner menu only on February 14 and 15 that complements our exquisite wine, hand-crafted cocktails, and craft beer menus. Dinner starts at 4:30 pm and space is limited so reserve your unforgettable Valentine’s evening today online or call 252.261.9700.
small plate menu and bar food menu not available after 4:30 pm
SOUPS AND SALADS
Sweet Corn & Crab Soup
drizzled with white truffle oil cup 9 bowl 12
Vegetarian Beetroot Borscht
Braised tri-colored baby beetroot, braised red cabbage, shaved apple, dill, crème fraîche cup 7 bowl 9
Waldorf Salad
Romaine lettuce, arugula, celery ribbons, shaved apple, grapes, spiced walnuts, parsley and chives, tossed in a creamy lemon and poppy seed dressing 12.5
Caesar Salad
crisp romaine, classic Caesar dressing, peppered croutons, shaved parmesan 10 add white anchovies 2
Arcadian Mixed Greens Salad
assorted blend of greens, grape tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, red wine vinaigrette 8
APPETIZERS
Beetroot Citrus Cured Mosaic Salmon
with a goat cheese and rosemary mousse, Melba Toast and red veined sorrel 16
Chesapeake Salt Oysters on the Half Shell
Ginger blood peach mignonette and fresh chive
1/2 doz 9 1 doz 16
Bangin’ Shrimp
An AQUA favorite with lightly fried shrimp, tossed in a spicy mayo over a bed of Asian spiced slaw 14
Warm Crab Dip
crab meat, cream cheese, melted parmesan, crostini 16.5
CHEF’S SELECTION OF CHEESES AND CHARCUTERIE
Create your own medley of cured meats and artisanal cheeses. Selections change daily.
ENTRÉES
Filet Mignon Medallions
braised in foie gras butter, roasted creamer potatoes with smoked bacon, broccolini, pickled mustard seeds, Madeira demi-glace, garnished with malt vinegar waffle chips 38
Seared Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast
roasted rutabaga, grilled broccolini, pearl onions, orange-carrot purée 28
French Cut (Airline) Chicken Breast
roasted garlic and herb fingerling potatoes, grilled asparagus, sage infused chicken jus GF 25
Roasted Squash Bowl
whole roasted squash filled with red quinoa, mushrooms, smoked cippolini onions, petits pois, roasted rutabaga, wilted arugula, Brussels sprouts and fresh herbs Vegan 22
Pan Seared Sea Scallops
pancetta farrotto, roasted asparagus, butter braised leek, strawberry and white balsamic gastrique, fried basil, black lava salt 34
Shrimp & Grits
sautéed shrimp, Port Salut cheese grits, spinach, mushrooms, smoked asparagus purée 26
Crab Cakes
2 seared crab cakes with sautéed shallots and spinach, Old Bay butternut squash purée 30
Seafood Pasta
sautéed shrimp and P.E.I. mussels with black tagliolini pasta, grilled marinated artichokes, roasted tomato, spinach, roasted garlic purée, topped with shaved pecorino cheese and fresh parsley 24
AQUA is very sensitive to allergies related to gluten, soy, shellfish, dairy and nuts. In order accommodate these Allergies, Chef Cory has created the following entrée option:
Chicken, Local Fish or Steak
Carolina Gold rice with butternut squash, carrots and asparagus sautéed in extra virgin olive oil with fresh herbs, Saba
Market Price other menu items may not be guaranteed to be free of any cross-contamination
FOR THE YOUNGER CROWD
AGES 12 AND UNDER
PASTA, butter, grated parmesan
PASTA, creamy cheese sauce or tomato sauce
CHICKEN TENDERS, house-cut fries
all served with a seasonal vegetable 12.5
ADD AN ADDITIONAL SIDE TO YOUR ENTRÉE
Grilled Asparagus 6
Roasted Potatoes 5
Broccolini 6
Haricots Verts 5
Sautéed Mushrooms and Shallots 6
Port Salut Cheese Grits 6
