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.
Brunch
Served from 9.00am till 3.00pm
We are proud to be using Pinenut Bakery Organic Sourdough – PnBOS
Smoothie [vgn] [gf]
13.9Ask about today’s fruity combo
Fresh from the Oven [v]
6.8Cheese Scone | Danish Pastry | House Made Muffins
Pancakes [v]
18.6Stewed Fruit Compote | Passionfruit Mascarpone | Lemon Curd | Freeze-Dried Berries
Corned Beef & Eggs [gfa] [dfa]
26.9Sauteed Potatoes | Fried Eggs | Pickled Jalapenos | Spring Onion | Jus Tortillas
Smoked Fish Hash [gf]
26.8Smoked Warehou | Crushed Kumara | Poached Eggs | Tomato Salsa | Curried Butter Sauce
Pan Fried Lambs Liver [gfa]
24Thick Cut Bacon | Saute Mushrooms | Wilted Spinach | Grain Mustard Thyme | Cream | Grilled PnBOS
AddEgg
3.5
Vietnamese Omelette [gf]
27.63 Eggs | Crispy Pork | Prawn | Chilli | Coriander | Slaw | Lemongrass | Peanuts | Vietnamese Mint | Citrus Soy Dressing
Prawn Pate [gfa]
21.9Semi Dried Tomatoes | Marinated Olives | Grilled PnBOS | Vegetable Pickle
Free Range & Organic [v] [gfa] [dfa]
14Waipu Hens Egg: Poached, Fried or Scrambled | Grilled PnBOS
Benedict [v] [gfa]
16Soft Poached Hens Eggs | Spinach | Grilled PnBOS | Citrus Hollandaise
Sides
Thick Cut Bacon [gf] [df]
7.6
Cold Smoked Salmon [gf] [df]
8
Egg [gf] [df]
3.5
Grilled PnBOS [dfa]
3.6
Field Mushroom [gf] [dfa]
7
Hash Browns [gf] [df]
6
Fresh Spinach | Gazpacho Dressing [gf] [vgn]
3.6
Pancakes | Jam
4.2
Gluten Free Bread [gf] [dfa]
3
Salads
Served from 9.00am till 3.00pm
Mechoui Spiced Lamb [gf] [dfa]
39.8Romesco | Mesculin | Goats Cheese | Tomatoes | Pickled Garlic | Medjool Date Chutney | Toasted Almonds | Le Puy Lentil Vinaigretteadd Grilled Tortillas [df]
2.3
“Andiamo” Caesar [gf]
25.6Cos Lettuce | Spinach | Anchovy Dressing | Parmigiano | Lemon Vinaigrette | Warm Poached Waipu Hens Egg | Polenta Croutons | Crispy Bacon
AddCold Smoked Salmon [gf] [df]
8Roasted Chicken Thigh [gf] [df]
10.5
Vietnamese Chicken Salad [gf] [df]
28.8Served Chilled | Pulled Poached Chicken | Avocado | Slaw | Smoked Cashew Nuts | Mayonnaise | Mint | Chilli | Coriander | Lemongrass | Lime | Ginger | Garlic Sesame
Kale Slaw [vgn] [gf] [df] - World Famous in Whangarei!
17.8Peanut & Sweet Soy Dressing | Coriander | Vietnamese Mint | Pickled Onions | Lime | Red Curry Mayonnaise
AddChilled Roasted Duck [gf] [df]
9.3Panko Crumbed Squid [df}
9.8
Lunch
Served from 9.00am till 3.00pm
Fries [vgn]
9.9Vegan Aioli +1.50 | Big Daddy Sauce + 2.50
Garlic Bread
Half 10 | Whole 15Grilled Turkish Pide
Polenta Chips [gf]
17.6Basil Pesto Aioli
Oysters - Locally Sourced [gf] [df]
6 Each | 3 for 15 | 6 for 28Natural or Truffled Kombu Soy or Spiced Gherkin Caviar or Bloody Mary Granita
Turkish Pide Sandwich
26.8Grilled Chicken Breast | Sauteed Mushrooms | Tomato | Courgette | Harissa Sour Cream | Fries
Corn Beef Toastie [dfa]
27.3PnBOS | Red Cabbage Sauerkraut | Spiced Pickle | Cumin Haloumi | Big Daddy Sauce | Fries
Provencale Seafood Chowder
28.9Smoked Warehou | Mussels | Prawns | Potato | Leek | Saffron Fish Veloute | Crayfish Rouille | PnBOS | Prawn Butter
Baked Mushroom & Ricotta Gnocchi [v]
36.8Oyster Mushrooms | Leek | Edamame | Baked Artichoke | Beurre Noisette | Toasted Feta | Green Pea Pureeadd Crispy Chicken [gf] [dfa]
10.5
Kids Menu
Available 9.00am-close
Battered Hotdog
12Fries | Slaw | Tomato Sauce
Kids Chicken Salad [gf] [df]
19Served Chilled | Pulled Poached Chicken | Smoked Cashew Nuts | Slaw | Mayonnaise | Mint | Chili | Lemongrass | Lime | Ginger | Garlic | Sesame
Kids Kale Slaw [vgn] [gf]
13.9Peanut & Sweet Soy Dressing | Coriander | Vietnamese Mint | Pickled Onions | Lime | Red Curry Mayonnaise
AddCrispy Chicken Thigh [gf] [df]
10.5Panko Crumbed Squid [df]
9.8
BBQ Pork Ribs [df]
16.9Slaw | Fries | Big Daddy BBQ Sauce
Kids Dessert
Kids Waffle Cone
7.9Vanilla Bean Ice Cream | Jelly | Chocolate Flake
Warm Coconut Dumplings [vgn] [gf]
9Miso Caramel | Sorbet | Toasted Coconut | Pineapple
Vegan
Served from 9.00am till 9.00pm
Garlic Bread
Half 10 | Whole 15Grilled Turkish Pide
Olive & Tomatoes [gfa]
16.8Warm Marinated Olives | Semi Dried Tomatoes | Grilled PnBOS | Confit Garlic | Vegetable Pickle
Mechoui Spiced Cauliflower [gf]
33.3Courgettes | Roasted Carrots | Tomatoes | Romesco | Mesculin | Pickled Garlic | Medjool Date Chutney | Toasted Almonds | Le Puy Lentil Vinaigrette
Crumbed Eggplant [vgn]
22.6Panko Crusted | Green Gazpacho | Heirloom Tomatoes | Avocado | Basil Vegan Aioli | Sweet Garlic
Kale Slaw [vgn] - World Famous in Whangarei![gf]
17.8Peanut & Sweet Soy Dressing | Coriander | Vietnamese Mint | Pickled Onions | Lime | Red Curry Mayonnaise
Sides
Fries [gf]
9.9Vegan Aioli +1.50
Warm Kumara Salad [gf]
12.8Kimchi | Shaved Pumpkin | | Lemon Vinaigrette | Toasted Seeds | Puffed Rice
Snacks
Served from 3.00pm till close
We are proud to be using Pinenut Bakery Organic Sourdough – PnBOS
Garlic Bread
Half 10 | Whole 15Grilled Turkish Pide
Panko Crumbed Squid [df]
18.6Miso Mayonnaise | Pickled Ginger | Spring Onion
Polenta Chips [gf]
17.3 | 19.8Basil Pesto Aioli or Mushroom & Blue Cheese
BBQ Pork Ribs [gf] [df]
23.724 Hour Cooked Saint Louis Ribs | Big Daddy BBQ Sauce | Jus
Oysters - Locally Sourced [gf] [df]
5 Each | 3 for 14 | 6 for 27Natural or Spiced Gherkin Caviar or Truffled Kombu Soy or Bloody Mary Granita
Fries
9.8Vegan Aioli or Big Daddy Sauce
Entree
Served from 5.00pm till 9.00pm
Prawn Pate [gfa]
21.8Semi Dried Tomatoes | Marinated Olives | Grilled PnBOS | Vegetable Pickle
Crumbed Eggplant [vgn]
22.6Panko Crusted | Green Gazpacho | Heirloom Tomatoes | Avocado | Basil | Vegan Aioli | Sweet Garlic
Roasted Duck Salad [gf] [df]
24.5Served Chilled | Asian Slaw | Smoked Cashew Nuts | Coriander | Mayonnaise | Vietnamese Mint | Chilli | Lemongrass | Lime | Ginger | Garlic | Sesame
Provencale Seafood Chowder
28.6Smoked Warehou | Mussells | Prawns | Potato | Leek | Saffron Fish Veloute | Crayfish Rouille | PnBOS | Prawn Butter
Mains
Served from 5.00pm till 9.00pm
Beef Special
Market PriceChanges Daily, Ask us for Todays Version
Locally Line Caught Fish
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Baked Mushroom & Ricotta Gnocchi [v]
36.6Oyster Mushrooms | Leeks | Edamame | Baked Artichokes | Beurre Noisette Toasted Feta | Green Pea Puree
AddCrispy Chicken
8.5
Grilled Pork Sirloin
41.6Butternut Pumpkin Puree | BBQ Rib | Charred Corn, Quinoa, Tomato & Bell Pepper Salad | Black Onion Mole | Salsa Verde
Mechoui Spiced Lamb [gf] [dfa]
41.80Romesco | Mesculin | Goats Cheese | Tomatoes | Pickled Garlic | Medjool Date Chutney | Toasted Almonds | Roasted Carrots | Le Puy Lentil Vinaigrette
Sides
Fries
9.8Vegan Aioli or Big Daddy Sauce
Warm Kumara Salad [gf]
12.4Kimchi | Shaved Pumpkin | Lemon Vinaigrette | Toasted Seeds | Puffed Rice
Grilled PnBOS
3.5
Dessert
Served from 11.00am till close
Warm Coconut Dumplings [vgn] [gf]
17.9Miso Caramel | Lychees | Toasted Coconut Charred Pineapple | Chilli | Fresh Mint | Mango Sorbet
Middle Eastern Doughnuts
18.2Sugar Dusted Yoghurt Doughnuts | Rose Water Poached Red Fruit | Pistachio & Baked White Chocolate Crumble | Chantilly | Cardamom Custard
Peach & Prosecco Tutti Frutti [vgn][gf]
16.2Schnapps Macerated Greek Peach | Lemon Sorbet | Seasonal & Freeze Dried Berries | Prosecco Float
The Original Affogato [gf]
12.3Vanilla Bean Ice Cream | Ozone Espresso
AddFrangelico | Baileys | Amaretto
9.8