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We offer the finest Italian Coastal Cuisine flown in fresh daily from Italy in addition to our extensive hand select menu. Hailed as one of the Top 10 dining destinations in the country by USA Today, see what all the talk is about with our delicious meals prepared by one of the top chefs in the country. From inventive salads and "temptations" to start the meal off to fresh seafood, Harris Ranch beef and unique homemade pastas, our choices will please all palates!

Delicious Entrees
   
Delicious Entrees
 
"MENU CONTENTS AND PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE"
 
 
APPETIZERS
     
Lobster Bisque - Maine lobster bisque with lemon grass essence and a puff pastry crown
 
9.95
Beef C arpacci o - Raw Filet Mignon carpaccio with arugula, crumbled gorgonzola cheese and a Dijon mustard aioli  
10.95
Tuna T artar e - —“Sushi Grade” Ahi Tuna tartare served with avocado, cucumbers, Jalapeno peppers, radishes and dressed with sesame oil and balsamic-soy glaze  
11.95
Baked Mussels - Baked New Zealand green lip mussels stuffed with breadcrumbs, ground almonds, garlic and fresh herbs  
11.95
Steamed Clams - Steamed Manila clams simmered in a broth of garlic, chili flakes, parsley & white wine, served with Ciabatta toast  
11.95
Prosciutto- Parma prosciutto with Black Mission fig marmalade, gorgonzola cheese and baby arugula  
11.95
Baked Brie - Baked Brie cheese encased in phyllo dough, served with stone fruit, toasted ciabata bread and a honey-white truffle sauce  
11.95
Calamari F ritt i - Crisp fried calamari served with a spicy harissa aioli  
10.95
     
SALADS
 
Duck Salad —Duck confit salad with gorgonzola cheese, pears, frisee, watercress, spinach, sundried cherries and Dijon Mustard-shallot vinagrette   10.95
Crab Salad - Warm stacked crab salad layered with avocado, tomatoes, mango, baby arugula, cucumber and a soy-balsamic glaze   14.95

Mandarin Salad - Delicate Boston bibb lettuce salad with avocado, tangerine segments, feta cheese and candied almonds in tarragon vinaigrette dressing

  9.95
Caesar Salad - Acqua's version of the caesar salad with crisp romaine lettuce, asiago cheese and garlic croutons   7.95
Grilled Sala d - Grilled organic vegetables and Portobello mushrooms, mixed greens and couscous with a sherry vinaigrette   10.95
topped with your choice of
With herb crusted free-range chicken breast 14.95
With peppercorn crusted Scottish salmon 16.95
With grilled Black Tiger shrimp 16.95
   
     
Pizza
     
Margarita—Fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, oregano and basil  
10.95
Parma—Parma proscuitto, fontina and gruyere cheeses, arugula and white truffle essence  
13.95
Seafood—Created by local Real Estate Brokers David Schroedl Sr. and David Schroedl Jr.- Black Tiger Shrimp, artichoke hearts, organic cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and fresh basil  
14.95
Pepperoni & Mushroom —Fresh tomato sauce with pepperoni. cremini, shiitake and button mushrooms. mozzarella and parmigiana cheeses  
11.95
Pesto-Chicken —Free-range chicken, Sonoma goat cheese, pinenuts and arugla pesto  
12.95
     
PARKING VALIDATIONS-MINIMUM OF $25.00 MUST BE SPENT FOR EACH VALIDATION GIVEN
PROPRIETORS- VICTORIA & MICHAEL MCGEATH 18% GRATUITY MAY BE ADDED TO PARTIES OF SIX OR LARGER
   
     
Pasta
Linguine with spicy Shrimp —Linguine pasta tossed with a spicy combination of Black Tiger shrimp, Italian bacon, garlic, capers, organic tomatoes and chili flakes
  18.95
Cappellini with fresh Tomato Sauce —Angel hair pasta with fresh organic tomatoes, basil & garlic  
15.95
Penne with Meat Sauce —Penne pasta with a Piemontese style meat sauce- (a traditional mixture of beef, veal, pork), white wine and tomatoes  
17.95
Mac & Cheese —Macaroni pasta with gruyere, cheddar, provolone and mozzarella cheeses, white truffle essence and toasted bread crumbs
 
15.95
With grilled free-range chicken breast  
18.95
With Maine lobster meat  
19.95
(Gluten Free “Penne Pasta” may be substituted for any of the pasta dishes above)    
TuttoMare—Black Tiger shrimp, Prince Edward Island mussels, clams & calamari tossed with and served over our linguine pasta with a spicy roasted tomato sauce  
24.95
Lobster Ravioli —Lobster ravioli with tomatoes and a chive lobster beurre blanc  
19.95
Shrimp & Sea Scallops —Jumbo Sea scallops and shrimp with our house-made tomato fettuccine pasta, fresh organic corn and a spicy lobster sauce   27.95
     
Entrees
     
Meat Loaf - Oven-roasted “Meat Loaf” with Porcini mushrooms,served with Fontina whipped potatoes, oven-roasted broccoli & garlic and finished witha forest mushroom sauce  
16.95
Free-Range Chicken - One/half “free-range” Tuscan-style roasted Chicken, seasoned with rosemary, garlic and lemon –served with a medley of roasted potatoes, carrots, onions,turnips & Brussels sprouts, finished with a chicken au jus  
17.95
Mussels - Prince Edward Island black Mussels sauced with your choice of one of the following sauces below and a side of herbed French fries  
16.95
*Eel River beer, Italian bacon, shallots, red chili flakes, fresh tomatoes and Sonoma goat cheese    
*White wine, fresh herbs, Pernod and crème fraiche    
Angry Shrimp Scampi—Spicy Black Tiger Shrimp sautéed “Scampi style” with a Chipotle pepper & garlic/brandy reduction sauce with a touch of cream and served with “organic” summer vegetables  
19.95
Stew of the Day—Stew of the day served with organic baby turnips, carrots, potatoes and onions in a red wine reduction sauce with a side of “Truffled white Polenta”   18.95
Lamb Shank—Braised lamb shank “Tagine” style with Moroccan spices, seasonal organic vegetables, Israeli cous cous and served with a side of spicy harissa   19.95
Cove Burger—One-Half pound “deconstructed” Wagyu Kobe beef burger served with your choice of Gorgonzola or Pepperjack cheese and a host of accompaniments to build your own deluxe burger, with Tuscan herb fries or Buttermilk onion rings   14.95
Mongolian Pork Chop - Asian marinated grilled “Kurobota” pork chop served with brocollini, buttermilk whipped potatoes and red wine vinegar-mustard sauce  
18.95
Mixed Grill—Marinated Sonoma Quail glazed with fresh pomegranate sauce, country sausage with grain mustard, served with sautéed spinach and grilled polenta  
17.95
Lobster “Pot-Pie” —Acqua’s version of a pot pie with half pound Maine lobster tail with baby carrots, organic corn, asparagus, potatoes, green beans & a baked puff pastry crown   M/P
Rib Eye Steak —Marinated Black Angus “Ribeye” steak, pan seared and oven roasted, served with our house-made “Buttermilk” onion rings and a chipotle pepper sauce   19.95
Petite Filet Mignon—Oven roasted 6oz petite Filet Mignon, bacon wrapped and served over “Fonduta” whipped potatoes with organic asparagus and a fresh shallot compound butter   21.95
ADD ON: Add a half Maine lobster tail for 9.95 or a full Maine lobster tail for   19.50
     
 

 

$4.00 Share Charge for all shared entrees and pastas

 

 
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