Aqua Restaurant

I would not call my self a restaurant connoisseur by any means, however I have had an amazing experience at Aqua Seafood Restaurant and Bar in Corvallis. Aqua is located along the waterfront, in the historic and LEED certified Water Street Market. It provides scenic views of the Willamette River while creating a rustic, yet sophisticated dining atmosphere. The interior is lined with saltwater fish tanks and themed in a natural wood and florescent blue décor. The colors and theme are further exacerbated by a full bar that is in-line with the rest of the buildings style to create a comfortably elegant dinning experience. What makes this place cheap are the fantastic happy hour specials from 4:30-6 on Tuesday-Saturday.

The food is not only delectable, but is stunningly presented and matched with a superb wine and drink list. This can partly attributed to Chef Adam Kekahuna, a culinary expert hailing from Oahu, Hawaii, who is the executive chef of the restaurant. The rest can be seen as extension of Chef Ian Duncan, a Corvallis restaurant dreamer who has years of experience in fine dinning establishments. His success with Aqua has been coupled with Le Bistro, serving traditional French cuisine.

With the success of these two fine establishments, Corvallis residents have long awaited the opening of Terzo, an Italian restaurant located just below Aqua. The question in everyone’s mind is, “what will Ian Duncan come up with next.” Until this question can be answered we must enjoy the three fine dining facilities that are currently available, and eagerly await the next.