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Water Bar, nestled atop Water Park, is a fun dining and bar destination known for its crave-worthy foods and artisanal beverage selection. With a relaxed, open-air terrace and picturesque views of the park’s infinity fountain, Water Bar offers the perfect backdrop for all occasions. Guests can savor a variety of seafood dishes, craft cocktails, and an extensive list of wine and beer, for both upscale dining and private events.

the outside of the restaurant
the outside of the restaurant

Hours & Location

1601 Crystal Dr,
Arlington, VA 22202
5716249191


Sunday - Thursday | 11am-9pm

Friday & Saturday | 11am - 10pm

Reservations

Private Event Inquiries

Menus

To Share

  • Charcuterie Board

    assorted meats & cheeses with honeycomb, fruit preserve, marinated olives, pickled veggies & bread crisps

    $26

  • Chunky Guacamole

    crispy tortilla chips, roasted salsa (v)

    $15

  • Crispy Buttermilk Chicken

    buttermilk fried chicken, fried pickles, herbed ranch dressing

    $15

  • Brussels Sprouts

    hot honey, pomegranate seed, mint

    $13

  • Crawfish & Cream Cheese Dip

    red & green bell pepper, creole spices, blue corn tortilla chips

    $16

  • Crispy Shrimp

    sweet chili sauce, sesame seeds, sriracha aioli

    $15

  • Truffle Fries

    truffle aioli

    $12

Raw Bar

  • Oysters | Huckleberry, MD

    buttery with a crisp finish with mignonette, horseradish, cocktail sauce

    half dozen $20

    dozen $37

  • Oysters | Chincoteague, VA

    meaty, briny with mignonette, horseradish, cocktail sauce

    half dozen $20

    dozen $37

  • Tuna Poke Bowl

    sushi rice, avocado, jalapeño, wasabi tobiko, soy-ginger vinaigrette, chilli aioli

    $19

  • Shrimp Cocktail

    old bay seasoning, classic horseradish cocktail sauce, dijonnaise

    $18

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Please inform your server if you have any food allergies or special dietary requirements*

Soups, Salads, Sammies

  • Classic Iceberg Wedge

    smoked applewood bacon, cherry tomatoes, red onion, creme bleu cheese dressing

    $14

    Chicken $6

    Crispy or Poached Shrimp $9

    Peri Peri Salmon $9

    Petit Filet $12

  • Kale Caesar Salad

    kale, romaine, black pepper croutons, parmesan, homemade caesar dressing

    $14

    Chicken $6

    Crispy or Poached Shrimp $9

    Peri Peri Salmon $9

    Petit Filet $12

  • Mediterranean Salad

    romaine, radicchio, artichokes, hearts of palm, crispy chickpeas, green olives, red wine dijon vinaigrette

    $15

    Chicken $6

    Crispy or Poached Shrimp $9

    Peri Peri Salmon $9

    Petit Filet $12

  • Lobster Roll

    butter-toasted brioche roll, garlic aioli, celery salt, served with French fries

    $26

  • Water Bar Burger

    double patty, american, remoulade, b&b pickles, brioche bun | add fried egg*, bacon, grilled onions, or avocado +2, served with French fries

    $18

  • Turkey Club

    roasted turkey, cheddar, bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato, jalapeño aioli, seeded potato bun, served with French fries

    $17

Entrees

  • Lobster Mac & Cheese

    cheddar, gruyere, parmesan

    $27

  • Pan Seared Salmon

    curried cauliflower rice, raisins, toasted almonds, cumin yogurt

    $25

  • Salmon BLT

    tartar sauce, served with French fries

    $23

  • Fish & Chips

    beer battered cod, slaw, old bay tartar

    $24

  • French-ish Dip

    petit filet, caramelized onions, horseradish aioli, gruyere, au jus, onion brioche bun, served with French fries

    $24

Dessert

  • S'mores

    served with milk chocolate, marshmallows and graham crackers, add reese’s or rice krispies + 2

    Serves 2 $18

    Serves 4 $35

    Serves 6 $50

  • Key Lime Pie

    whipped cream

    $10

Signature Cocktails

  • Violet Haze

    conniption gin, yuzu juice, blueberry-ginger syrup, elderflower liqueur

    $17

  • Tokyo Ember

    toki japanese whiskey, dolin rouge, ginger syrup, lemon, star anise

    $18

  • Ancho Problem

    blanco tequila, ancho reyes verde, lime, demerara syrup

    $17

  • Paloma Sour

    blanco tequila, lime, grapefruit syrup, fee foam, orange bitters

    $16

  • Milano Cosmo

    wheatley vodka, orange liqueur, lime, mint, cranberry syrup

    $16

  • Citrus Inferno

    jalapeño-infused mezcal, elderflower liqueur, clementine juice, lime

    $17

  • Highflyer

    bulleit bourbon, aperol, asian citrus blend, gran gala

    $18

  • Espresso Martini

    wheatley vodka, kahlua, stump town cold brew, demerara syrup

    $16

  • Lavender Rosemary Gimlet

    beefeater gin, lime, lavender syrup, rosemary syrup

    $16

  • Classic Manhattan

    rittenhouse rye, sweet vermouth, angostura bitters

    $16

Zero-Proof Cocktails

  • Blood Orange Hibiscus Fizz

    spiced seedlip, hibiscus syrup, pineapple juice, lime, san pelligrino blood orange soda

    $11

  • Citrus Basil Dream

    grapefruit juice, orange juice, citrus simple syrup, basil, sprite

    $11

  • Grapefruit Grove Spritzer

    garden seedlip, grapefruit juice, rosemary syrup, lime, bubbly sparkling grapefruit soda

    $11

Beer

BOTTLES

  • Modelo

    $7

  • Heineken

    $7

  • Miller Lite

    $7

  • Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA

    $7

  • Port City Optimal Wit

    $7

  • Guiness

    $8

  • High Noon

    $7

  • Heineken 0.0%

    $6

DRAFT

  • Fairwinds Howling Gale IPA

    $8

  • Honor Brewing Rotating

    $8

  • Lost Rhino Face Plant IPA

    $8

  • Solace Crazy Pils

    $8

  • 2 Silos Main St. Lager

    $8

  • Mustang Sally Rotating

    $8

Wine

SPARKLING

  • Bisol, Prosecco, Italy

    Yellow apple, white flowers, elegant

    Glass $14

    Bottle $46

  • Poema, Cava, Spain

    Ruby red grapefruit, peach, mineral

    Glass $14

    Bottle $46

WHITE & ROSÉ

  • Domaine Cherrier, Sancerre

    citrus zest, elderflower, sea spray

    Glass $20

    Bottle $65

  • Chateau la Freynelle, Bordeaux Blanc

    white peach, floral, herbaceous

    Glass $15

    Bottle $56

  • Terras Gauda, Alberiño

    tropical, nectarine, mineralogy

    Glass $15

    Bottle $60

  • Peyrassol, Rosé, France

    Delicate red fruit, minerality, sunshine

    Glass $15

    Bottle $56

  • Roco, Chardonnay

    oak, green apple, tropical

    Glass $14

    Bottle $56

RED

  • Four Graces, Pinot Noir, Oregon

    Strawberry, raspberry, allspice

    Glass $16

    Bottle $60

  • Achavel Ferrer, Malbec

    blackberry, oak, leather

    Glass $17

    Bottle $68

  • Routestock, Cabernet Sauvignon, California

    Black plum, cedar, dark chocolate

    $17

    $68

  • Altos Ibéricos, Rioja

    plum, cherry, vanilla

    Glass $16

    Bottle $56

Reserve list available upon request

4-6PM daily

Beverages

  • Seasonal Margarita

    tequila, gran gala, lime, seasonal syrup

    $13

  • Aperol Spritz

    aperol, prosecco, soda

    $13

  • Smoked Maple Old Fashioned

    knob creek smoked maple, demerara syrup, angostura bitters

    $12

  • Draft Beer

    $7

  • High Noon

    $6

  • Wine by the Glass

    Prosecco, Rosé, Pinot Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon

    $11

Snacks

  • Crispy Chicken Wings

    buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, carrots, celery

    $10

  • Sweet Potato Fries

    sriracha aioli

    $10

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