Location: Located in downtown Seattle at the corner of 5th Ave and Battery St, in the historic Dexham Building.
Atmosphere: Upscale seafood restaurant with a modern and elegant interior decor. Features floor-to-ceiling windows providing views of downtown Seattle.
Cuisine: Focused on fresh seafood dishes with global influences. Menu changes seasonally but often features options like oysters, ceviche, fish entrees, and steak. Known for its large raw bar.
Service: Professional and attentive service in a polished atmosphere. Knowledgeable servers can recommend wine pairings.
Prices: Considered a high-end, special occasion restaurant. Entrees range from $30-50 with seafood often priced higher. Raw bar items and appetizers provide lighter options.
Overview: Aqua is respected as one of Seattle’s finest seafood restaurants, showcasing the regional catch. The menu and wine list are thoughtfully sourced. While the prices are high, the quality and attention to detail make it worth saving for a special night out. The downtown location and views provide an elegant setting for a memorable dining experience focused on seafood excellence.
AQUA by El Gaucho Menu and Prices:
STARTERS
SALMON RILLETTEÂ Â 23
smoked roe, cucumber salad, grilled bread, pickled mustard
LOCAL FRESH OYSTERS*Â Â 28
half dozen, apple mignonette, housemade cocktail sauce
TENDERLOIN DIABLOÂ Â 21
sautéed tenderloin tips, cajun cream sauce
WICKED SHRIMPÂ Â 24
spicy hot, grilled bread
TABLESIDE YELLOWFIN POKE*Â Â 27
tamari, sesame, avocado, scallions, cucumber, crispy wontons
WARM ASPARAGUSÂ Â 18
shaved prosciutto, pistachio, arugula, mint béarnaise
GRILLED SPANISH OCTOPUS*Â Â 28
roasted garlic hummus, chimichurri, spinach
CRISPY CALAMARIÂ Â 19
spicy soy glaze, ginger, cilantro, pepper aioli
DUNGENESS CRAB FONDUEÂ Â 29
artichoke, spinach, charred lemon, grilled bread
PRAWN COCKTAILÂ Â 24
housemade cocktail sauce
SOUP & SALAD
TABLESIDE CAESAR SALADÂ Â 17
classically made from scratch
minimum of two
FARM GREENSÂ Â 14
cucumber, watermelon radish, dried cranberries
GRILLED PEACH SALADÂ Â 19
chickpeas, grilled stone fruit, feta, candied pecans, pomegranate arils, balsamic vinaigrette
CORN SOUPÂ Â 13/20
smoked black cod, fresno peppers, basil
ENTRÉES
carrot butter, zucchini, squash, onion jam, sweet balsamic glaze, arugula salad
SEARED YELLOWFIN TUNA*Â Â 59
wasabi pea puree, pickled mushrooms, ginger, edamame, ponzu
WILD ALASKAN BLACK CODÂ Â 57
sake marinated, korean bbq glaze, bok choy, mushrooms, fresno peppers, crispy leeks
GRILLED HALIBUTÂ Â 58
parsnip puree, corn salsa, seared rainbow chard
GRILLED KING SALMONÂ Â 57
rosemary rainbow potatoes, carrots, radish, leeks, bacon, beurre blanc
SEAFOOD BACCHANALIA
DESIGNED FOR TWOÂ Â 225
two maine lobster tails, chef’s seasonal fish, two jumbo scallops, five large prawns, mashed potatoes, asparagus, beurre blanc
FILET MIGNON*Â Â 71
Certified Angus Beef 8 oz, buerre monté
MANHATTAN CUT NEW YORK STRIP*Â Â 59
Certified Angus Beef 28 day dry aged, 8 oz, buerre monté
FRENCHED RIB CHOP*Â Â 85
Certified Angus Beef 28 day dry aged, 18 oz, buerre monté
PORK RIB CHOPÂ Â 59
28 day dry aged, 18oz, chimichurri, cabernet demi-glace
ALASKAN KING GRAB LEGSÂ Â 129
a full pound with grilled lemon, drawn butter
BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKENÂ Â 39
jalapeño coleslaw, garlic dill aioli
VEGETARIAN GNUDI PASTAÂ Â 34
spring medley, citrus olive oil, whipped ricotta, romano, parmesan cream sauce
VEGAN ROASTED CAULIFLOWERÂ Â 36
pepper marinated cauliflower, rainbow potatoes, asparagus, vegan peppercorn sauce
SHAREABLE SIDES
small serves 1-2; large serves 2-4
mesquite chipotle-lime butter, local honey
YUKON GOLD MASHED POTATOESÂ Â 8/14
sweet butter, cream
CRAB MAC ‘N CHEESE  30/39
dungeness crab, lumache, white cheddar, parmigiano-reggiano, garlic cream
BROCCOLIÂ Â 6/12
lemon chili butter, almonds
SAUTEED FORAGED
AND CULTIVATED MUSHROOMSÂ Â 8/14
fines herbes, brandy
CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTSÂ Â 9/16
apple vinaigrette, bacon, spicy pecans, whipped ricotta
DESSERT & COCKTAILS
BAILEYS CHOCOLATE CARAMEL
BREAD PUDDINGÂ Â 14
vanilla bean ice cream, salted caramel, créme anglaise
DARK CHOCOLATE SEA SALT
POT DE CRÈME  14
raspberry macaron, marcona almonds, salted caramel ice cream
CHEESECAKEÂ Â 14
coffee flour pistachio granola, blackberry lemon sorbet, pomegranate gel
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE SUNDAEÂ Â 14
candied pecans, hot fudge
CRÈME BRÛLÉE  13
mint, fresh berries
SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
los vecinos mezcal reposado, lime juice, agave syrup, muddled orange, tajin rim
ASIAN PEAR MARTINIÂ Â 18
absolute pear, stoli vanilla, japanese sake, pear puree, lemon sour, agave syrup
SOUND VIEUXÂ Â 20
woodinville rye, d’usse vsop, dom b & b, carpano antica sweet vermouth, angostura bitters, peychauds bitters
BLACKBERRY SMASHÂ Â 22
blackened bourbon, licor 43, blackberry puree, lemon sour, agave syrup
RED SKYYÂ Â 20
ketel one, red berries, lemon sour, pama pomegranate, simple syrup
RED SANGRIAÂ Â 16
red wine, riesling, rum, fresh fruit, passion fruit, simple syrup, cranberry
MEZCALITOÂ 18
los vecinos mezcal reposado, lime juice, agave syrup, hibiscus tea, tajin rim
ENVYÂ Â 24
angel’s envy port finished bourbon, jameson orange liqueur, scrappy’s orange bitters, old fashioned bitters
FIREFLYÂ Â 18
azuñia blanco tequila, cointreau, aperol, passionfruit purée, lemon sour, agave
LIFE’S A PEACH  17
grey goose essences white peach & rosemary vodka, lemon, peach schnapps, soda
SURF’S UP  15
malibu rum, cane rum, orange juice, pineapple juice, orgeat
TWILIGHTÂ Â 17
oxley gin, grapefruit juice, agave water, butterfly pea blossom, lemon lime soda, lemon sour
LAST HIGHLANDERÂ Â 22
aberfeldy scotch, benedictine, chartreuse, lemon
FRENCH CANNONSÂ Â 15
house infused strawberry gin, caravella limoncello, yellowhawk bubbles, simple syrup, lemon juice, soda
