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STARTERS

CRAB HUSH PUPPIES 12
blue crab, cheddar, jalapeños, sweet peppers, remoulade

SPICY MUSSELS 18
san marzano tomatoes, white wine, shallots, aleppo pepper, garlic bread

CRAB DIP 16
lump blue crab, sharp cheddar, pimentos, everything crackers

CRISPY CALAMARI 16
spicy pickled peppers & onions, sherry-mustard sauce, herbs

MAHI-MAHI CEVICHE* 16 G
puffed rice, citrus, red onions, cilantro, bay chili crisp, sweet pepperss

BAKED GREEN TORPEDO OYSTERS 18
chorizo, garlic butter breadcrumbs, cream cheese, herbs

COCONUT SHRIMP 14
crispy fried jumbo shrimp, sweet & sour remoulade

SMOKED FISH DIP 13
bay spiced butter crackers, pickled jalapeños, pimentos

AHI TUNA POKE* 16
roasted pineapple, avocado, pickled red onions, marinated cucumbers, pineapple ponzu

JUMBO PEEL & EAT SHRIMP ½lb 17 | 1lb 28 G
bay chili crisp, drawn butter, chipotle cocktail sauce

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SOUP & salad

Add to any salad: grilled shrimp +10; crab cake +15; grilled chicken +8; fried chicken +8

CHESAPEAKE BAY CHOWDER 8
blue crab, cherrystone clams, bacon, gold potatoes‍

‍VOLA’S CHOPPED SALAD 14
iceberg, romaine, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, applewood smoked bacon, hard boiled egg, cheddar, honey mustard & ranch, herb croutons

‍RIVERSIDE CAESAR SALAD 13
creamy garlic-old bay dressing*, herb croutons, parmesan

Oysters

SIGNATURE GREEN TORPEDO* 3 G
occohamoc creek, virginia balanced salinity, sweet finish

JAMES RIVER* 2.85 G
james river, virginia mild brine, sweet, plump meat

‍CHINCOTEAGUE* 3 G
chincoteague island, virginia distinctive clean sharp brine, earthy, sweet finish

BLUE POINT* 3 G
long island sound, new york medium brine, firm texture, sweet aftertaste

ROTATING OYSTERS* 4 G
ask your server for today’s selection

sandwiches

Served with old bay fries

CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN 17
hot sauce marinated thigh, bacon, honey mustard, pickles, bibb lettuce, potato bun

VOLA'S CRISPY SHRIMP PO' BOY 19
bay chili crisp, shaved bibb lettuce, roasted peppers, spicy pickles, remoulade, french roll

CRAB CAKE SANDWICH 24
bibb lettuce, marinated tomato, jalapeño tartar sauce, potato bun

GROUPER SANDWICH 24
bay chili crisp, lemon aioli, bibb lettuce, marinated tomato, potato bun

BACON-CHEDDAR BURGER* 19
bay chili crisp, shaved bibb lettuce, roasted peppers, spicy pickles, remoulade, french roll
fried shrimp 19 | crispy flounder 21

GROUPER SANDWICH 21
bay chili crisp, lemon aioli, bibb lettuce, marinated tomato, potato bun
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BACON-CHEDDAR BURGER* 19
house ground prime chuck, bacon, sharp cheddar, bibb lettuce, marinated tomato,red onions, potato bun

LOBSTER ROLL 29
lemon-tarragon mayo, buttered new england style roll

SEARED SHRIMP TACOS 18
jicama slaw, citrus dressing, lemon aioli, cilantro, warm tortillas

NC PULLED PORK SANDWICH 17
bbq rub, creole slaw, tangy western nc bbq sauce, potato bun

favorites

CREOLE SHRIMP FETTUCCINI 24
blackened shrimp, garlic, white wine, peppers, spinach, cream, parmesan

HONEY-BOURBON GLAZED SALMON* 25
corn cake, jambalaya rice, andouille sausage, tomato butter

FRIED SHRIMP BASKET 26
choice of coconut or bay breaded, with creole coleslaw and old bay fries

CREOLE SHRIMP & GRITS 24 G V
stone ground cheddar grits, andouille sausage, caramelized onions, creole grav

CAJUN GROUPER & SHRIMP 34
pan seared grouper and jumbo shrimp, blackened tomato butter, crispy potatoes, charred corn & bacon maque choux

FISH & CHIPS 24
beer battered cod, old bay fries, creole slaw, jalapeño tartar sauce

CRAB CAKES 36
peekytoe & jumbo lump blue crab, creole slaw, old bay fries, jalapeño tartar sauce

SIDES

CHEDDAR-JALAPEÑO HUSH PUPPIES & HONEY BUTTER 6 V

HOME FRIES 5 V

CREOLE COLESLAW 4 GV

CRISPY GARLIC POTATOES 6

OLD BAY FRIES 5 V

CHARRED CORN & BACON MAQUE CHOUX 6 G

JAMBALAYA RICE 7 G

STONE GROUND CHEDDAR GRITS 7 G

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drinks

Frozen

STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI 13
bacardi superior silver rum, strawberry syrup, fresh lime juice

FROZEN ORANGE CRUSH 13
pinnacle orange vodka, triple sec, orange juice

Signature Cocktails

TORPEDOS AWAY 10
camarena reposado tequila, passion fruit syrup, grapefruit & lime juices

VOLA’S RUM PUNCH 11
bacardi oakheart rum, pineapple, lime & orange juices

MAKER'S MARK OLD-FASHIONED 13
orange, elemakule tiki bitters, smoked cherry
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JALAPEÑO-CILANTRO MARGARITA 12
sauza silver tequila, lime juice, cilantro, jalapeños
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THE GLASS HARP 11
jim beam whiskey, lemongrass & ginger syrup, lemon juice
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PAINKILLER 11
cruzan dark rum, pineapple & orange juices, coconut cream
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KING STREET KOOL 12
house-infused cucumber-kiwi absolut vodka, st elder, ginger beer, lime

sangria

MIXED BERRY 8
our signature recipe with burgundy wine, absolut grapefruit vodka, red berries

PINEAPPLE-MANGO 8
our signature recipe with moscato wine, brandy, pineapple, mango juice

sparkling

BRUT ROSÉ, WYCLIFF CA 8/30
PROSECCO, RIONDO Veneto, IT 9/34
PROSECCO, LA MARCA Veneto, IT 10/38
BRUT, ALTA VISTA “Blanc de Blanc,” Mendoza, AR 11/42

BRUT ROSÉ, CANELLA Trentino, IT 16/60

white

MOSCATO, TERRA D’ORO Amador, CA 12/46
PINOT GRIGIO, LAGARIA Delle Venezie IGT, IT 10 on tap
PINOT GRIS, KENDALL-JACKSON “Vintner’s Reserve,” CA 10/38
PINOT GRIS, FOUR GRACES Willamette, OR 12/46
FUME BLANC, FERRARI-CARANO CA 12/44
SAUVIGNON BLANC, GIESEN ESTATE Marlborough, NZ 13/50
CHARDONNAY, WILLIAM HILL North Coast, CA 10/38
CHARDONNAY, KENDALL-JACKSON “Vintner’s Reserve,” CA 12/46
CHARDONNAY, CHALK HILL Russian River Valley, CA 13/50

rosé & red

ROSÉ OF PINOT GRIGIO, LAGARIA “Ramato,” Dolomiti IGT, IT 11/42
ROSÉ OF PINOT NOIR, ACROBAT CA 12/46
ROSÉ, FLEUR DE MER Cotes de Provence, FR 14/54
PINOT NOIR, LA CREMA Monterey, CA 11/40
PINOT NOIR, PAUL O’BRIEN “Oregon Territory,” OR 14/54
MERLOT, FIRESTONE CA 11/40
RED BLEND, KULETO ESTATE “India Ink,” Napa/Lake Counties, CA 11/42
ROSSO, MONTE ANTICO Tuscany, IGT, IT 8/28
CHIANTI, CECCHI Tuscany, DOCG, IT 11/40
MALBEC, ALAMOS Mendoza, AR 9/32
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, MURPHY GOODE CA 10/36
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, STORYPOINT CA 11/40
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, STARMONT North Coast, CA 15/58
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, MAXVILLE “Big Max,” Central Coast, CA 17/64
GSM, LA NERTHE “Les Cassagnes,” Côtes du Rhône Villages, FR 15/58
ZINFANDEL, EDMEADES Mendocino County, CA 11/40

draft

MILLER LITE Light Pilsner 6
WI | 4.2%

YUENGLING Amber Lager 6
PA | 4.4%

PORT CITY Optimal Wit 7.5
Witbier, VA | 4.5%

ANGRY ORCHARD Crisp Apple 8
Apple Hard Cider, NY | 5.0%

NARRAGANSETT 7
Lager, RI | 5%

DEVILS BACKBONE Vienna Lager 7.5
Vienna-Style Lager, VA | 5.2%
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SOUTH STREET Satan’s Pony 8
Amber Ale, VA | 5.3%
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GOOSE ISLAND Goose IPA 7
India Pale Ale, IL | 5.9%
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STONE Delicious IPA 7.5
Gluten-Reduced IPA, VA | 7.7%
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SAMUEL ADAMS 8
Seasonal Selection, MA
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ADDITIONAL SEASONAL SELECTIONS
ask for details

bottles & cans

HEINEKEN 0.0 7
Lager, NL | 0.0%

SAMUAL ADAMS Just the Hazy 7
IPA, MA | 0.5%
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NARRAGANSETT Fresh Catch 5.5
Golden Ale, RI | 4.2%

CORONA 7
American Adjunct Lager, MX | 4.6%

PABST BLUE RIBBON (PBR) 5.5
American-Style Lager (16 oz.), TX | 4.7%

HEINEKEN 7
Euro Pale Lager, NL | 5.0%
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BLUE MOON Belgian White 7
Wheat Ale, CO | 5.4%

VON TRAPP 8
Bohemian Pilsner, VT | 5.4%

UNION Duckpin 7
Pale Ale, MD | 5.5%

LEFT HAND 8
Milk Stout, CO | 6.0%

PALE FIRE Arrant 10
India Pale Ale (16 oz.), VA | 7.5%

brunch

Available on Saturday and Sunday only

STARTERS

CRAB HUSH PUPPIES 12
lump blue crab, sharp cheddar, pimentos, everything crackers

CRISPY CALAMARI 16
spicy pickled peppers &onions, sherry-mustard sauce, herbs

COCONUT SHRIMP 14
crispy fried jumbo shrimp, sweet & sour remoulade

SMOKED FISH DIP 13
bay spiced butter crackers, pickled jalapeños, pimentos

CRAB HUSH PUPPIES 12
blue crab, cheddar, jalapeños, sweet peppers, remoulade

GREEN CURRY MUSSELS 18 GF
lemongrass, cilantro, roasted peanuts, coconut milk

AHI TUNA POKE* 16
roasted pineapple, avocado, pickled red onions, marinated cucumbers, pineapple ponzu

JUMBO PEEL & EAT SHRIMP 1/2LB 17 | 1 LB 28 G
bay chili crisp, drawn butter, chipotle cocktail sauce

‍MAHI-MAHI CEVICHE* 16 G
puffed rice, citrus, red onions, cilantro, bay chili crisp, sweet peppers

BAKED GREEN TORPEDO OYSTERS 18
chorizo, garlic butter breadcrumbs, cream cheese, herbs

SNOW CRAB CLUSTER 25 G
drawn butter, bay chili crisp

Oysters

SIGNATURE GREEN TORPEDO* 3 G
occohamoc creek, virginia balanced salinity, sweet finish

JAMES RIVER* 2.85 G
james river, virginia mild brine, sweet, plump meat

‍CHINCOTEAGUE* 3 G
chincoteague island, virginia distinctive clean sharp brine, earthy, sweet finish

BLUE POINT* 3 G
long island sound, new york medium brine, firm texture, sweet aftertaste

ROTATING OYSTERS* 4 G
ask your server for today’s selection

SOUP & SALAD

GRILLED SHRIMP +10 | CRAB CAKE +15 | GRILLED CHICKEN +6 | FRIED CHICKEN +7

VOLA’S CHOPPED SALAD 12
iceberg, romaine, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, applewood smoked bacon, hard boiled egg, cheddar, honey mustard & ranch, herb croutons

RIVERSIDE CAESAR SALAD 11
creamy garlic-old bay dressing*, herb croutons, parmesan cheese

CHESAPEAKE BAY CHOWDER 8
blue crab, cherrystone clams, bacon, gold potatoes

SMOKED FISH SALAD $16
romaine, cucumber, marinated tomatoes, piquillo peppers, pickled onions, old bay

sandwiches

Served with old bay fries

CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN 16
hot sauce marinated breast, bacon, honey mustard, pickles, bibb lettuce, brioche bun

VOLA'S CRISPY SHRIMP PO' BOY 19
bay chili crisp, shaved bibb lettuce, roasted peppers, spicy pickles, remoulade, french roll
fried shrimp 19 | crispy flounder 21

CRAB CAKE SANDWICH 24
bibb lettuce, marinated tomato, jalapeño tartar sauce, potato bun
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GROUPER SANDWICH 21
bay chili crisp, lemon aioli, bibb lettuce, marinated tomato, potato bun

BACON-CHEDDAR BURGER 19
house ground prime chuck, bacon, sharp cheddar, bibb lettuce, marinated tomato, red onions, potato bun

LOBSTER ROLL 29
lemon-tarragon mayo, buttered new england style roll

BRUNCH FAVORITES

FISH & CHIPS 24
beer battered cod, old bay fries, creole slaw, jalapeño tartar sauce

CRAB CAKES 36
peekytoe & jumbo lump blue crab, creole slaw, old bay fries, jalapeño tartar

DOCKSIDE SCRAMBLE 15 G
3 scrambled eggs, applewood smoked bacon, linguica, cheddar, onions, red bell peppers, tomatoes, scallions, home fries
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EGGS BENEDICT* 15
poached eggs, canadian bacon, butter milk biscuit, old bay hollandaise, home fries

SMASHED AVOCADO TOAST* 15 V
poached eggs, toasted 7-grain bread, grape tomatoes, parsley,
extra virgin olive oil, home fries

PORK BELLY AL PASTOR HASH* 16
home fries, chipotle rajas, fried eggs, salsa roja
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BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST 15 V
vanilla whipped cream, citrus maple syrup, sliced strawberries

SHRIMP & GRITS 24 G
stone ground cheddar grits, andouille sausage, caramelized onions, creole gravy

FRIED SHRIMP BASKET 26
choice of coconut or bay breaded, with creole coleslaw and old bay fries

VOLA’S MONKEY BREAD 8 V
brown sugar, cinnamon, pecans, caramel sauce

CHORIZO & EGG TACOS 15
mexican chorizo, scrambled eggs, cilantro aioli, queso fresco, old bay fries

SIDES

CHEDDAR-JALAPEÑO HUSH PUPPIESW & HONEY BUTTER 6 V

CREOLE COLESLAW 4 V/GV

HOME FRIES 5 V

THICK CUT BACON 8 G

BUTTERMILK BISCUIT 3 V

7-GRAIN OR BRIOCHE TOAST 2 V

1 EGG 3 GF/V

OLD BAY FRIES 5 V

STONE GROUND CHEDDAR GRITS 7G V

happy hour

Available in Hi-Tide Lounge and at Vola’s bar & cocktail tables Monday - Friday 3-6pm

TWO BUCK SHUCK

$2 CHEF SELECTED OYSTERS

Bar Bites

CHESAPEAKE CRAB DIP  8 
lump blue crab, cheddar cheese, pimientos, bay spiced butter crackers
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BUFFALO CHICKEN SLIDERS 5 
fried chicken breast, hot sauce, ranch, pickle slaw

JUCY LUCY SLIDERS 9
house ground chuck, cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, brioche bun

SMOKED FISH DIP 8
bay spiced butter crackers, pickle jalapenos, pimientos

$7 Cocktails, wine & BeEr

SANGRIA
MIXED BERRY 
PINEAPPLE-MANGO

FROZEN
STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI
FROZEN ORANGE CRUSH

SIGNATURES
PAINKILLER
SUNSHINE & RAYS 
LOVE POTION
ANGRY ROOSTER
WHAT A MELON

$7 WINES

PROSECCO, LA MARCA
PINOT GRIGIO, LAGARIA
CHARDONNAY, WILLIAM HILL
ROSÉ, LAGARIA
MERLOT, FIRESTONE
MALBEC, ALAMOS
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, MURPHY GOODE

$4 DRAFT BEER

YUENGLING  | MILLER LITE

$6 DRAFT BEER

ASK FOR SELECTION

vola's kids menu


SERVED WITH OLD BAY FRIES

HAMBURGER 10 
brioche bun, lettuce, tomato add cheese optional

GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH 9 
brioche bun, lettuce, tomato

CRISPY CHICKEN TENDERS 8
hand breaded chicken breast tenderloins, honey mustard

GRILLED OR FRIED SHRIMP 8
6 jumbo shrimp

GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH 6 V
cheddar cheese, brioche bread

brunch

FRENCH TOAST 6
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DOCKSIDE SCRAMBLE 6
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2 EGG SCRAMBLE 6

desserts


AUDREY’S KEY LIME PIE 8
graham cracker crust, whipped key lime curd,whipped cream, lime zest

STRAWBERRY LEMON TRIFLE 8 G V
gluten free vanilla cake, strawberry compote,lemon mousse, candied lemon zest, dill

DARK CHOCOLATE MOUSSE 8 G V
whipped cream, cocoa streusel, chocolate sauce

SEASONAL CHEESECAKE 8 V
‍seasonal flavors with accompaniments

HAPPY VALENTINE’S!

February 11 – February 14

sparkling bottle special

PROSECCO, RIONDO, Veneto, IT 22

features

PAN SEARED SCALLOPS* 36
corn purée, charred baby bok choy, salt roasted potatoes, salsa verde

PRIME RIB* 45
garlic dijon crust, whipped potatoes, grilled asparagus, horseradish cream, au jus

*Served raw or undercooked or may be ordered undercooked. The Virginia Department of Health warns that raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Thanksgiving Dinner

Available $39* Per Person | $19 Children Under 12

Available from: 11 am - 8 pm

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starter‍

‍Select one

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP V G
pomegranate seeds, savory whipped cream, herbs
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BABY KALE SALAD V 
pears, roasted squash, walnuts, goat cheese, poppy seed dressing

main

Select one

ROASTED TURKEY
whipped parmesan potatoes, brioche stuffing, green beans, turkey gravy, cranberry chutney

CHARGRILLED PORK CHOP
twice baked sweet potato, roasted brussels sprouts, sorghum glaze

GRILLED BRANZINO G
salsa verde, ratatouille, fennel slaw

sweet

Select one‍‍

APPLE COBBLER V
honeycrisp apples, vanilla whipped cream, pecan crumble

PUMPKIN PIE CHEESECAKE V
graham cracker crumbs, caramel sauce, whipped cream

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