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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.

Hours & Location

1601 Crystal Dr,
Arlington, VA 22202


Monday | Closed

Tuesday to Saturday | 11AM - 10PM

Sunday | 12PM - 9PM

Reservations

Private Event Inquiries

Menus

Snacks

  • Baked Brie

    served with toasted baguette, fruit and seasonal jams

    $12

  • White Bean Hummus

    sunflower seeds, grilled naan, olive oil

    $11

  • Truffle Fries

    with shaved parmesan

    $10

  • Brussels Sprouts

    hot honey, pomegranate seed, mint

    $10

  • Wagyu Birria Empanadas

    pickled onion, avocado, consome

    $12

Raw Bar

  • Oysters | Salt Buoy, MD

    briny, sweet finish

    with mignonette, horseradish, cocktail sauce

    half dozen $19

    dozen $36

  • Oysters | Steamboat Wharf, VA

    buttery, grass finish

    with mignonette, horseradish, cocktail sauce

    half dozen $18

    dozen $34

  • Shrimp Cocktail

    horseradish, cocktail sauce, lemon

    $15

  • Tuna Poke Bowl

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

    $19

  • Seafood Tower

    dozen oysters, 1/2 dozen jumbo shrimp, lobster cocktail, tuna poke served with mignonette, horseradish, cocktail sauce

    $85

*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

  • Chicken Noodle Soup

    egg noodles, breadstick, frisé

    $10

  • Shellfish Chowder

    middle neck clams, bacon, crispy potato.

    $10

  • Winter Green Salad

    yellow beets, radish, quinoa, goat cheese, pomegranate seeds, citrus vinaigrette

    $15

  • Caesar Salad

    kale, romaine, black pepper croutons, parmesan, house made dressing

    $14

  • Grilled Cheese

    fontina, american, sourdough | add fried egg*, bacon, grilled onions, or avocado +2, served with tomato basil soup, side salad

    $14

  • Water Bar Burger

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

    $16

Entrees

  • Lobster Mac & Cheese

    cheddar, gruyere, parmesan

    $25

  • Pan Seared Salmon

    sun choke puree, brussels sprouts, chimichurri

    $26

  • Water Bar Burger

    double patty, american, remoulade, b&b pickles, brioche bun | add fried egg, bacon, grilled onion, or avocado +2

    $16

  • Short Rib

    potato puree, butternut squash

    $29

  • Fish & Chips

    beer battered cod, slaw, old bay tartar

    $22

  • Garlic Prawn Pasta

    squid ink linguini, fresno chili, kalamata olives, tomato confit

    $26

Dessert

  • Fondue

    melted milk chocolate served with strawberries, bananas, rice krispies, marshmallows, shortbread, pretzels

    Serves 2 $24

    Serves 4 $42

    Serves 6 $58

  • S'mores

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

    Serves 2 $16

    Serves 4 $30

    Serves 6 $48

Signature Cocktails

  • Strawberry Sunset Mule

    Titos, strawberries, ginger beer, basil, lime

    $15

  • Water Bar Orange Crush

    Vodka, orange juice, naranja orange liqueur, Topo Chico

    $14

  • Joe Gin Rickey

    Gin, lime, soda

    $14

  • Riverside Mojito

    Rum, finocchietto fennel liqueur, cucumber, mint, lime

    $16

  • The Lone Ranger

    Blanco tequila, sparkling rose, fresh grapefruit, lime

    $15

  • Spicy Margarita

    Tequila, firewater, orange liqueur, lime, Tajín

    $14

  • Paper Plane

    Rittenhouse rye, Aperol, amaro, lemon

    $17

  • Watermelon Slide

    Aperol, watermelon, prosecco, mint

    $15

  • Hugo Spritz

    St. germaine, prosecco, lemon, mint

    $16

  • All Classic Cocktails Available

    ...and our park famous cucumber martini ☻

Zero-Proof Cocktails

  • Strawberry Mule

    $8

  • Seedlip Paloma

    $8

  • Seedlip Mojito

    $8

Beer

BOTTLES

  • Modelo

    $7

  • Heineken

    $7

  • Miller Lite

    $7

  • Flying Dog IPA

    $7

  • Mango Cart

    $7

  • Sam Adams Seasonal

    $7

  • Blue Moon

    $7

  • High Noon

    $7

  • Heineken 0.0%

    $6

DRAFT

  • Aslin Brewery Clear Nights West Coast IPA

    $7

  • Suns Out Hops Out

    $7

  • Partly Cloudy

    $7

  • Crazy Pils

    $7

  • Port City Optimal Wit

    $7

  • Pineapple Upside Down Sour

    $7

Wine

SPARKLING

  • Bisol, Prosecco, Italy

    Yellow apple, white flowers, elegant

    $12

    $46

  • Poema, Cava, Spain

    Ruby red grapefruit, peach, mineral

    $12

    $46

WHITE & ROSÉ

  • Frenzy, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand

    Grapefruit, gooseberry, grassy

    $12

    $46

  • Kurtatsch, Pinot Grigio, Italy

    Green apple, pear, lemon blossom

    $13

    $50

  • Bravium, Chardonnay, California

    Honey, pear, floral

    $14

    $54

  • Peyrassol, Rosé, France

    Delicate red fruit, minerality, sunshine

    $14

    $54

RED

  • Four Graces, Pinot Noir, Oregon

    Strawberry, raspberry, allspice

    $15

    $60

  • Cecchi, Sangiovese, Italy

    Bright cherry, tobacco, leather

    $13

    $52

  • Routestock, Cabernet Sauvignon, California

    Black plum, cedar, dark chocolate

    $17

    $68

  • Killka, Malbec, Argentina

    Blackberry, currant, plum

    $14

    $56

Reserve list available upon request

4-6PM daily

Beverages

  • The Lone Ranger

    Tequila, grapefruit, sparkling rosé

    $12

  • Aperol Spritz

    Aperol, prosecco, sparkling water, orange

    $12

  • Water Bar Orange Crush

    Vodka, orange juice, naranja orange liqueur, topo chico

    $12

  • Draft Beer

    $6

  • High Noon

    $6

  • Wine by the Glass

    Prosecco, Rosé, Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Sauvignon

    $10

Snacks

  • Cornmeal Crusted Oysters

    Pickled vegetables, harissa aioli

    $10

  • Steamed Pei Mussels

    garlic, chorizo sausage, shallot

    $12

  • Lemongrass Chicken Dumplings

    Soy vinaigrette, seaweed salad

    $9

  • White Bean Hummus

    Sunflower seeds, grilled pita, olive oil, carrots, celery

    $9

Oysters

  • Huckleberry, MD

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

    Half-dozen $15

    Dozen $30

  • Blue Point, NY

    Briny with a sweet finish, with mignonette, horseradish, cocktail sauce

    Half-dozen $15

    Dozen $30

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