AQUA by El Gaucho Menu (2025 Update)
Introducing the menu at AQUA by El Gaucho, a classy and upscale seafood restaurant located at 2801 Alaskan Way Pier 70 in Seattle, WA. This establishment offers a variety of seafood dishes, including melt-in-your-mouth salmon, octopus, black cod, king salmon, and poke dishes. Customers have praised the beautiful ambiance, waterfront views, and attentive service. With options like private dining, valet parking, and happy hour specials, AQUA by El Gaucho provides a memorable dining experience. From the stunning sunset sailboat promenade to the live piano music, every detail is thoughtfully curated to enhance your visit. Enjoy delicious food, impeccable service, and breathtaking views at AQUA by El Gaucho.
Starters
WICKED SHRIMP
spicy hot, grilled bread
PRAWN COCKTAIL
gem lettuce, fresh lemon
TENDERLOIN DIABLO
sauteed tenderloin tips,cajun cream sauce
GRILLED SPANISH OCTOPUS
marinated and candied olives, peppers, squid ink and black garlic hummus
SALMON RILLETTE
smoked roe, cucumber salad, grilled bread, pickled mustard
WARM ASPARAGUS
shaved prosciutto, pistachio, arugula, mint bearnaise
TABLESIDE YELLOWFIN POKE
tamari, sesame, avocado, scallions, cucumber, sushi rice, taro chips
THAI MUSSELS & CLAMS
basil, fresno chiles, thai coconut cream broth
LOCAL FRESH OYSTERS
half dozen, pomegranate mignonette, horseradish cocktail sauce
DUNGENESS CRAB LETTUCE WRAPS
crispy shallots, fresno peppers, cilantro, thai red curry vinaigrette
CALAMARI
crispy calamari, spicy soy glaze, ginger, scallions, pepper aioli
STRAWBERRY AND BEET SALAD
arugula, marcona almonds, citrus poppy seed labneh, extra virgin olive oil
TABLESIDE CAESAR SALAD
classically made from scratch, minimum of two
FARM GREENS
cucumber, radish, carrot, champagne vinaigrette
SOUP DU JOUR
Soup & Salad
Entrees
YELLOWFIN TUNA AU POIVRE
creamed fennel and cauliflower, leeks, brandy peppercorn sauce
PLANCHA SEARED JUMBO SCALLOPS
sugar snap peas, spring pea fagottini pasta, preserved lemon cream
GRILLED KING SALMON
charred artichokes, toasted fregola, piperade
GRILLED HALIBUT
braised radishes, turnips, kale, curried carrot butter
MISO BUTTERED BLACK COD
baby bok choy, maitake mushrooms, tamari-ginger vinaigrette
FILET MIGNON
oz, buerre monte
NEW YORK STEAK
oz, buerre monte
FRENCHED RIB CHOP
oz, buerre monte
BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN
pickled sweet peppers, bacon, green beans, herb buttermilk creme fraiche
BEARNAISE
BRANDY PEPPERCORN SAUCE
OSCAR STYLE
crab, asparagus, bearnaise
OZ. MAINE LOBSTER TAIL
Add Ons
Shareable Sides
YUKON GOLD MASHED POTATOES
sweet butter, cream
CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS
pancetta, hazelnuts, harissa-apple aioli
SWEET ROASTED YELLOW CORN
mesquite and chipotle lime butter, local honey
CRAB MAC N CHEESE
dungeness au gratin, strozzapreti, white cheddar and parmigiano reggiano, garlic butter, cream
SAUTEED FORAGED AND CULTIVATED MUSHROOMS
fines herbs, brandy
RUSBELL BURGER
white cheddar, jalapeno onion bacon jam, roasted garlic aioli, gem lettuce, bread and butter pickles, brioche bun
FRIES
harissa-apple aioli, ketchup
TENDERLOIN DIABLO
sauteed tenderloin tips, cajun cream sauce
MUSSELS AND CLAMS
thai coconut cream broth, basil, winter squash, fresno chiles
JOES CRISPY CALAMARI
FARM GREENS
cucumber, radish, carrot, verjus vinaigrette