For breakfast through to dinner, Aqua is eclectically cool
Inspired by culinary experiences from New Zealand and around the world and produced with nourishing fresh meats, locally sourced seafood and the freshest seasonal produce, our entire menu is a collection of your favourite foods, created with a unique touch.
Our inclusive menus present plenty of vegetarian, vegan and gluten and/or dairy free options, portions are generous, and the flavours we’ll introduce to you are simply unbeatable. From casual diners to absolute aficionados, there’s something to love for everyone at Aqua Restaurant & Bar.
Everyday you can enjoy a new Beef & Fish special – keeping it fresh and exciting!
All Day Menu
Served from 9.00am till 2.30pm
We are proud to be using Pinenut Bakery Organic Sourdough – PnBOS
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Smoothie [vgn] [gf] | Ask about today’s fruity combo | 13.9 |
| Fresh from the Oven [v] | Cheese Scone | Danish Pastry | House Made Muffins | 6.8 |
| Pancakes [v] | Stewed Fruit Compote | Passionfruit Mascarpone | Lemon Curd | Fresh and Freeze-Dried Fruit | 18.6 |
| Smoked Fish Hash [gf] | Smoked Warehou | Crushed Kumara | Poached Eggs | Tomato Salsa | Curried Butter Sauce | 27.8 |
| Pan Fried Lambs Liver [gfa] | Thick Cut Bacon | Saute Mushrooms | Wilted Spinach | Grain Mustard Thyme | Cream | Grilled PnBOS Add | 25.50 |
| Egg | 3.7 |
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnamese Omelette [gf] | 3 Eggs | Crispy Pork | Prawn | Chilli | Coriander | Slaw | Lemongrass | Peanuts | Vietnamese Mint | Citrus Soy Dressing | 28.9 |
| Free Range & Organic [v] [gfa] [dfa] | Waipu Hens Egg: Poached, Fried or Scrambled | Grilled PnBOS | 14.5 |
| Benedict [v] [gfa] | Soft Poached Waipu Hens Eggs | Spinach | Grilled PnBOS | Citrus Hollandaise | 17 |
Sides | ||
| Thick Cut Bacon [gf] [df] | 8.2 | |
| Egg [gf] [df] | 3.7 | |
| Grilled PnBOS [dfa] | 3.8 | |
| Field Mushroom [gf] [dfa] | 7 | |
| Hash Browns [gf] [df] | 6 | |
| Fresh Spinach | Gazpacho Dressing [gf] [vgn] | 3.6 | |
| Pancakes | Jam | Cream | 4.2 | |
| Gluten Free Bread [gf] [dfa] | 3.8 | |
| Chicken [gf] | Grilled or Buttermilk Battered | 10.5 |
| Citrus Hollandaise [gf] | 2.8 |
Lunch
Served from 9.00am till 2.30pm
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Turkish Pide Sandwich | Pulled Chicken | Mushrooms | Harissa Sour Cream | Spring Onion | Lettuce | Tomato | Avocado | Fries | 28.3 |
| Corn Beef Toastie [dfa] | PnBOS | Red Cabbage Sauerkraut | Spiced Pickle | Cumin Haloumi | Big Daddy Sauce | Fries | 28.8 |
| Provencale Seafood Chowder | Smoked Warehou | Mussels | Prawns | Potato | Leek | Saffron Fish Veloute | Crayfish Rouille | PnBOS | Prawn Butter | 29.8 |
| Baked Mushroom & Ricotta Gnocchi [v] | Oyster Mushrooms | Leek | Edamame | Baked Artichoke | Beurre Noisette | Toasted Feta | Green Pea Puree | 37.4 |
| Kale Slaw [vgn] [gf] | World famous in Whangarei | Peanut & Sweet Soy Dressing | Coriander | Vietnamese Mint | Pickled Onions | Lime | Red Curry Mayonnaise Add | 18.9 |
| Grilled Chicken [gf] [df] | 10.5 | |
| Cold Smoked Salmon [gf] [df] | 8 | |
| Mechoui Spiced Lamb [gf] [dfa] | Harissa Roasted Carrots | Goats Cheese | Tomatoes | Romesco | Mesclun | Pickled Garlic | Medjool Date Chutney | Toasted Almonds | Le Puy Lentil Vinaigrette | 42.3 |
Kids Menu
Available 9.00am-close
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Kids Free Range & Organic [v] [gfa] [dfa] | Hens Egg Poached, Fried or Scrambled | Grilled PnBOS | 7.9 |
| Kids Benedict [v] [gfa] | Soft Poached Hens Egg | Spinach | Grilled PnBOS | Citrus Hollandaise Add | 9.9 |
| Kids Bacon [gf] [df] | 4.1 | |
| Kids Hash Brown [gf] [df] | 3 | |
| Kids Battered Hotdog | Fries | Slaw | Tomato Sauce | 12.5 |
| Kids Chicken Salad [gf] [df] | Served Chilled | Pulled Poached Chicken | Smoked Cashew Nuts | Slaw | Mayonnaise | Mint | Chili | Lemongrass | Lime | Ginger | Garlic | Sesame | 19.3 |
| Kids Kale Slaw [vgn] [gf] | Peanut & Sweet Soy Dressing | Coriander | Vietnamese Mint | Pickled Onions | Lime | Red Curry Mayonnaise | 15.9 |
| Kids Chicken & Chips [gf] [dfa] | Grilled or Buttermilk Battered Tenderloins | Slaw | Fries | Big Daddy Sauce | 16.9 |
Kids Dessert
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Kids Waffle | Vanilla Bean Ice Cream | Jelly | Chocolate Flake | 8.3 |
| Warm Coconut Dumplings [vgn] [gf] | Miso Caramel | Sorbet | Toasted Coconut | Pineapple | 9 |
| Fruit Sorbet [vgn] [gf] | Ask us about today's refreshing delight | 5.5 |
| Pancakes | Jam | Cream | 4.2 |
Vegan
Served from 9.00am till 9.00pm
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Garlic Bread | Grilled Turkish Pide | 2 for 11 | 4 for 16 |
| Olives & Tomatoes [gfa] | Warm Marinated Olives | Semi Dried Tomatoes | Grilled PnBOS | Confit Garlic | Vegetable Pickle | 17.3 |
| Mechoui Spiced Field Mushroom Salad [gf] | Harissa Roasted Carrots | Tomatoes | Romesco | Mesclun Lettuce | Pickled Garlic | Medjool Date Chutney | Toasted Almonds | Le Puy Vinaigrette | 24.8 |
| Crumbed Eggplant [vgn] | Panko Crusted | Green Gazpacho | Heirloom Tomatoes | Avocado | Basil Vegan Aioli | Sweet Garlic | 24.9 |
| Kale Slaw [vgn] - World Famous in Whangarei![gf] | Peanut & Sweet Soy Dressing | Coriander | Vietnamese Mint | Pickled Onions | Lime | Red Curry Mayonnaise | 18.9 |
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
Sides | ||
| Fries [gf] | Vegan Aioli +1.50 | 9.9 |
| Warm Kumara Salad [gf] | Kimchi | Lemon Vinaigrette | Toasted Seeds | Puffed Rice | 13.3 |
Snacks
Served from 9am to 9pm
We are proud to be using Pinenut Bakery Organic Sourdough – PnBOS
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Garlic Bread [dfa] | Grilled Turkish Pide | 2 for 11 | 4 for 16 |
| Polenta Chips [gf] | Basil Pesto Aioli or Mushroom & Blue Cheese | 17.8 | 20.8 |
| Prawn Pate [gfa] | Warm Marinated Olives | Tomato Vinaigrette | Grilled Pinenut Bakery Sourdough | Vegetable Pickle | 23.4 |
| Turkish Pide Sandwich | Pulled Chicken | Mushrooms | Harissa Sour Cream | Spring Onion | Lettuce | Tomato | Avocado | Fries | 28.3 |
| Fries | Vegan Aioli +1.5 or Big Daddy Sauce +2.5 | 9.9 |
Entree
Served from 5.00pm till 9.00pm
Below is a selection of entreés from our kitchen – see our menu in the restaurant for weekly specials
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Panko Crumbed Squid [df] | Miso Mayonnaise | Pickled Ginger | Spring Onion | 22.7 |
| Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Salad [gf] [dfa] | Asian Herb Slaw | Smoked Cashews | Avocado | Sesame | Ginger | Red Curry Mayonnaise | Lemongrass | Lime | Chilli | Soy | Coriander | 25.8 |
| Provencale Seafood Soup | Smoked Warehou | Mussells | Prawns | Potato | Leek | Saffron Fish Veloute | Rouille | PnBOS | Prawn Butter | 29.8 |
Mains
Served from 5.00pm till 9.00pm Wed-Sat
Below is a selection of mains from our kitchen – see our menu in the restaurant for weekly specials
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Harissa Spiced Lamb Rump [gf] | Roasted Kumara | Parsnip Puree | Spiced Lamb & Tomato Spring Roll | Buttered Spinach | Goats Cheese & Basil Mousse | Jus | 44.4 |
| 250g Beef Sirloin [gf] | Served Medium Rare | Potato & Kimchi Mash | Grilled Chorizo | Broccolini | Charred Corn Salsa | Black Pepper Butter Sauce | 48.4 |
| Twice Cooked Chicken | Confit Maryland | Buttermilk Battered Tenderloin | Roasted Potato | Grilled Broccolini | Mushrooms | Smoky Bacon | Glazed Onions | Chicken & Spinach Veloute | 41.2 |
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Baked Spinach & Ricotta Gnocchi [v] | Creamed Mushroom & Leek Ragu | Toasted Pinenuts | Globe Artichokes | Baked Feta | Beurre Noisette Add | 37.4 |
| Grilled Chicken Tenderloin [gf] | 10.5 | |
| Salmon & Prawn Grenobloise | Grilled Ora King Salmon | Poached Prawns | Israeli Couscous | Butternut Pumpkin Cream Bisque | Cornichons | Capers | Lemon | Parsley | Nut Brown Butter Emulsion | 41.4 |
Dessert
Served from 11.00am till close
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Warm Coconut Dumplings [vgn] [gf] | Miso Caramel | Lychees | Toasted Coconut Charred Pineapple | Chilli | Fresh Mint | Mango Sorbet | 17.9 |
| Middle Eastern Doughnuts | Sugar Dusted Yoghurt Doughnuts | Rose Water Poached Red Fruit | Pistachio & Baked White Chocolate Crumble | Chantilly | Cardamom Custard | 18.2 |
| Peach & Prosecco Tutti Frutti [vgn][gf] | Schnapps Macerated Greek Peach | Lemon Sorbet | Seasonal & Freeze Dried Berries | Prosecco Float | 16.2 |
| The Original Affogato [gf] | Vanilla Bean Ice Cream | Ozone Espresso Add | 12.3 |
| Frangelico | Baileys | Amaretto | 9.8 | |
| After Dinner 'Special Coffee' | Galliano Vanilla | Di Saronno Amaretto | Drambuie | 16.9 |