This year, AQUA by El Gaucho proudly celebrates 25 years on the Seattle waterfront. For a quarter of a century, we’ve had the honor of being part of your stories—birthdays and anniversaries, milestone achievements, business triumphs, and unforgettable evenings shared with family and friends. Framed by sweeping waterfront views and delivered with legendary El Gaucho hospitality, these moments are what make AQUA so special.

ICONIC EXPERIENCES CONTEST
As part of our anniversary celebration, we invited guests to share their most meaningful AQUA memories in 500 words or less. The response was overwhelming, and we’re so grateful for every story submitted. Thank you for making AQUA part of your lives. You can read the winning stories on our blog — Read Stories »

THROWBACK MENU, LEGENDARY COCKTAILS & COMMEMORATIVE WINE
Join us throughout the year as we celebrate with a special throwback menu of classic AQUA dishes and legendary cocktails. Raise a glass of our commemorative wine, created in collaboration with Sparkman Cellars, crafted especially to honor this milestone anniversary.

Throwback Menu Items to be Featured in September
Prosciutto Wrapped Prawns ~23
grilled prawns, golden raisins, scallion pesto

Dungeness Crab and Avocado Salad ~31
bibb lettuce, scallion, green goddess dressing

Seared Sashimi Grade Tuna ~59
sesame crust, nappa cabbage, ponzu sauce

Whether you’re reminiscing about past memories or making new ones, we invite you to toast with us to 25 incredible years—and many more to come.