• 2004 - 2009 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence - "Top 100 Restaurant Wine List in the US"
• Taste of the Nations 2003, Best Hot Food Award
• "Best Service Award" - Citysearch.com
• "The 15 Best" - Charlotte Magazine
• "Best Outdoor Patio" Charlotte Observer

"Some of the best aquatic treats are among the starters. The hefty portion of bright tasting North Carolina clams is wonderfully delicious, while the silken corn bisque is accentuated by lobster cream. Our table fought over the anchovy and brioche bread pudding crouton on the Caesar salad."
--Tricia Childress, Creative Loafing

"This beautiful seafood restaurant overlooks The Green, giving it one of the best patios in town. Inside, the look is both warm and cool, with undulating artworks all around. Owner Stefan Latorre has given talented chef Jason Pound freedom to create, which works out well for us."
-- Charlotte Magazine

"Aquavina went above and beyond and did one of the most fabulous menus I've ever had. A real treat from beginning to end."
-- Sheryl Mayberry, Council for Children

"I am a huge fan of Mr. Pound's because I don't know a chef more passionate about food and pleasing people. He has a magical way of taking some of my favorite foods and preparing them in a totally unexpected, delightful manner."
-- Barbara McCay, Southpark Magazine

"Aquavina's strengths: innovative cuisine, a sofphisticated ambiance and a prime location overlooking downtown's most appealing green space. For these looking for a restaurant out of the ordinary, Aquavina is home port."
-- Charles & Mary Lowe, Charlotte Place Magazine