Overpriced and Underperforming
Aqua Terra suffers from a social superiority complex that is not supported by its food or service. Although seemingly hip in appearance, the restaurant is a disaster. Dinner on March 6, 2004 featured a cool and inattentive attitude at the front door, overcooked lamb sloppily presented on the plate, and a total absence of bread (the manager explained that the restaurant was "too small" and had no space in the kitchen to keep bread). The tab for two people, with three glasses of wine between them and without dessert: Over $100. This was the worst restaurant experience I've had in ten years, in any city I've visited.    [26 Mar 2004 20:41:29]

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     ­Jack    

We decided to dine at Aqua Terra because their menu appeared much more interesting than the surrounding restaurants. The restaurant wasn't busy at all, but the wait staff seemed to be in a huge rush to get us to order drinks and food.

The wine menu was priced high. A bottle of Geyser Peak Sauv. Blanc was $40 and the glass price was something like $12.

Their main courses come in two sizes: full and half size and amazingly the pricing equals the portion size. Multiple dishes sounded interesting, so we ended up ordering 3 small plates and 1 appetizer.

The beef satay appatized ($9) was boring as it had no real flavor, the seafood rissotto was quite sweet and tiny, the mixed grill was OK, and the thai pork didn't taste like the flavors had blended well.

Over all it was simply an OK meal at a high price. We spent $98 + tip for an unmemorable meal. Save your money and got elsewhere.    [23 Sep 2006 17:53:20]

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     ­geoffschultz   

excellent experience
Was surprised to read such negative things about this place after enjoying such an exceptional evening. The prime rib was the best my husband has ever had and the seafood rissotto was of the hook! Fresh baked bread with warm bread tiles was a supper neat idea. Service was top rate. They even escorted us to the restrooms instead of just pointing like most places. Can't say I've ever experienced attention like that. We felt like royalty. We highly recommend aqua terra to anyone.    [19 Mar 2007 11:01:49]

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Recommended Dishes: Shrimp Springrolls and Prime Rib

     ­Alexandra Polack   

top rate
Highly enjoyable. Not sure what the issues were with the other dinners who spoke so negatively, however my brother and I stumbled upon this place the other day and are hooked. The food, the service, and the atitude of the place are exceptional. Ritz Carlton it is not, but for some amazing creativity and casual dining it is definately the place to eat in Annapolis.    [11 Mar 2008 12:09:49]

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Recommended Dishes: sea bass with tobiko and wasabi

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