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Whether for a business meeting or a casual lunch for two, you get an unparalleled dining experience. From our lighter menu of salads & pastas, to our more filling fare, you will leave with satisfied taste buds! Enjoy our courtyard, cozy indoor or ocean view dining.

Lavish Lunch
   
Lavish Lunch
 
"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 Carpacci 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
     
Sandwiches

Served with a choice of herb fries, organic Italian potato salad or a
petite green salad with Italian herb dressing

 
"HamBurgers"- Grilled half-pound American “Kobe” beef burger with a choice of:    
*balsamic glazed onions, gorgonzola cheese, tomato, lettuce and basil aioli  
10.95
*portobello mushroom, mozzarella cheese and grilled jalapeno chili’s  
11.95
*”Acqua” burger is stuffed with pepper jack cheese, topped with caramelized onions and served with tomato, organic greens and basil aioli  
11.95
Chicken & Prosciutto Sandwich -Basil pesto marinated and grilled chicken breast with Parma prosciutto (Italian ham), mozzarella cheese, fresh greens, marinated tomatoes and a basil-dijon mustard aioli  
10.95
Portobello Sandwich - Grilled portobella mushrooms with balsamic glazed onions, arugula and herbed aioli  
9.95
Salmon Sandwich - Grilled Scottich Salmon paillard sandwich with bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato and basil- dijon mustard aioli  
11.95
Lamb Sandwich — Gyros style roasted lamb sandwich with cucumbers, tomatoes, hummus and mustard aioli in pita bread  
10.95
     
Pizza
10” thin crust Napoli style
Margarita—Fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, oregano and basil   10.95
Parma—Parma proscuitto, fontina and gruyere cheeses, arugula and white truffle essence   12.95
Mediatore—Created by local Real Estate Brokers David Shroedl Sr. and David Shroedl Jr.- Black Tiger Shrimp, artichoke hearts, organic cherry tomatoes,
mozzarella cheese and fresh basil
  14.95
Americano—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
     
18% GRATUITY MAY BE ADDED TO PARTIES OF SIX OR LARGER PARKING VALIDATIONSEACH VALIDATION FOR PARKING REQUIRES THAT $25.00 BE SPENT ON FOOD & BEVERAGES PROPRIETORS-VICTORIA & MICHAEL MCGEATH    
     
SALADS
 
Duck Salad - Duck confit salad with gorgonzola cheese, pears, frisee, watercress, spinach, sundried cherries and Dijon Mustard-shallot vinagrette  
10.75
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 Salad - 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
Lamb Salad-Gyros style roasted lamb salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, organicmixed baby greens, hummus and mustard aioli dressing  
9.95
Calamari Salad-Crispy semolina crusted calamari tossed with a salad of romaine lettuce, haricot verts, bell peppers, shaved fennel, carrots, lemon zest, fizzled leeks and a citrus aioli dressing  
11.75
Cobb Salad- Acqua’s version of the classic Cobb salad with grilled chicken breast, gorgonzola cheese, avocado, Italian bacon, black olives, chopped eggs and tomato with a creamy black peppercorn dressing  
10.95
     
PASTA and ENTREES
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   19.95
With Maine lobster meat   21.95
(Gluten Free “Penne Pasta” may be substituted for any of the pasta dishes above)    
Lobster ravioli with tomatoes and a chive lobster beurre blanc  
19.95
Tutto Mare - 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
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
     
 
Share Charge - $4.00

 

Entrees are available from our dinner menu for lunch if you should so desire-please ask your server for a menu

 
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