Menu

The Highwater offers a diverse menu with a mix of hot appetizers like edamame and gyoza, as well as cold appetizers such as poke tuna and salmon cappacio. The specials, like the Monkey Brain Avocado Salad Ball and Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice, showcase unique and delicious fusion flavors. Customers praise the bottomless boozy brunch and friendly service. The outdoor seating and happy hour specials add to the overall experience. The drinks are well-balanced, with standout cocktails like the monkey do monkey see and French 75. The vibe is trendy and casual, perfect for brunch or a night out. Overall, The Highwater is a hidden gem in Astoria, offering a great dining experience with tasty food and innovative drinks.

HOT APPETIZERS

HOT APPETIZERS

Edamame

steamed soybean with salt.

$5.95

Gyoza

Pan fried pork dumplings, ponzu dipping.

$8.95

Vegetable Gyoza

pan fried veggie dumplings, ponzu sauce

$8.95

Net Spring Roll

a mixture of ground pork, wood ear mushrooms, taro, and mung bean vermicelli

$8.95

Shishito Peppers

Fried and seasoned with smoked sea salt, bonito flake.

$8.95

Takoyaki

Squid ball with sweet brown sauce, mayo, bonito flake.

$8.95

Karaage

Deep fried marinated chicken, wasabi mayo dipping.

$10.95

Geso Karaage

Deep fried squid legs, spicy mentai mayo dipping, nori powder.

$11.95

Tempura

Deep fried shrimp, dashi dipping.

$10.95

Arabiki

grilled arabiki sausage

$10.95

Wasabi French Fries

French fries with wasabi flake and wasabi mayonnaise.

$8.95

Corn Ribs

Fried corn with butter soy sauce

$8.95

Saba Shioyaki

salted grilled mackerel.

$10.95

Kaki Fry

Breaded Japanese Oyster

$10.95

Gyu Tan

grilled beef tongue.

$10.95

Yaki tori

Chicken skewers. (2 skewers)

$6.95

Gyu Yaki

USDA prime beef. (2 skewers)

$16.95

Reba

chicken liver. (2 skewers)

$6.95

Kawa

chicken skin. (2 skewers)

$6.95

Unagi Kabayaki

grilled eel (2 skewers)

$12.95

Shrimp Swirl Pops

shrimp (2 skewers)

$10.95

Murasaki Ika

purple squid. (2 skewers)

$10.95

Takowasa

raw octopus & wasabi

$6.95

Ankimo

monkfish liver, scallions, ponzu sauce.

$6.95

Poke Tuna or Salmon

Hawaiian Style Sashimi & Ginger Soy Sauce

$11.95

Hamachi Cappacio

Yellowtail, serrano pepper, house ponzu sauce.

$12.95

Salmon Cappacio

Salmon, serrano pepper, house ponzu sauce.

$12.95

Tuna Ponzu Tataki

Tuna, kaiware sprout, and scallion with ponzu sauce.

$13.95

Wakame

Green seaweed with sesame dressing.

$5.95

House Salad

Arugula and mixed green vegetables, radish, cucumber with yuzu wasabi dressing. Add avocado for an additional charge.

$9.95

Aburi Salmon Salad

Seared salmon salad with wasabi dressing and mayo.

$14.95

Sashimi Salad

Fresh salmon, tuna, and yellowtail salad with wasabi dressing and mayo.

$15.95

COLD APPETIZERS & SALAD

COLD APPETIZERS & SALAD

Specials

Specials

The Monkey Brain

Avocado Salad Ball : crab stick, cucumber, tobiko, tempura crunch, mayonnaise, top with salmon torch, eel sauce, spicy mayo, scallions, black tobiko.

$15.95

Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice

deep-fried crispy rice top with spicy tuna, tempura crunch, wasabi mayo, black tobiko, kaiware sprout.

$12.95

Crispy Tacos (3)

choose your options:

$15.95

Nigiri ( 2 pieces )

Choice of Sushi

$2.50

Sashimi ( 2 pieces )

Choice of Sashimi.

$2.50

Sushi Deluxe Platter

Includes ten pieces of sushi and one roll.

$27.50

Sashimi Deluxe Platter

Twelve pieces sashimi and one roll.

$35.50

Sushi Sashimi Combo

Six pieces sushi, six pieces sashimi, and one roll.

$38.50

Sushi To Sashimi

Sushi To Sashimi

Signature Rolls

Signature Rolls

The Jungle Roll

avocado, cucumber, oba, kaiware, scallions, tempura crunch on top with yellowtail, jalapeno, sriracha, ponzu.

$14.95

Tuna Heaven Roll

spicy tuna, cucumber, tempura crunch on top with tuna, spicy mayo, hot sauce,scallions

$14.95

Salmon Dynamite Roll

shrimp tempura, cucumber, salmon torch, spicy ginger, mayo, scallions, black tobiko.

$14.95

The Paradise Roll

salmon, mango wrap with avocado, mango sauce, tempura crunch, ikura.

$14.95

Broadway Roll

Salmon, avocado, crabstick, deep fried with eel sauce, spicy mayo.

$10.95

Tear Drop Roll

Tuna, yellow tail, salmon inside, topped with wasabi tobiko, chopped wasabi, and jalapeno.

$16.95

Double Pleasure Roll

Shrimp tempura, avocado, fresh salmon, and spicy tuna on top.

$16.95

Tropical Dragon Roll

Eel, cucumber, kaiware, topped with avocado, mango and eel sauce.

$14.95

Baked Salmon Roll (fully cooked)

California roll, topped with baked salmon, and eel sauce.

$16.95

Crispy Katsu Roll (fully cooked)

Fried pork or chicken strip, cabbage, shiso leaf, japanese mayo and tonkatsu sauce.

$16.95

Hai Roll (fully cooked)

Shrimp tempura, avocado wrap top with crabstick,mayonnaise, and eel sauce.

$14.95

Snow Flake (Vegetarian)

shitake, cucumber on top with coconut flake, pineapple honey mayo.

$14.95

Salmon Kyu

salmon wrapped in Cucumber with Vinegar Sauce

$16.95

Spicy Salmon

$5.95

Spicy Tuna

$6.95

Spicy Yellowtail

$5.95

California with crab stick

$5.95

Eel Avocado

$6.95

Salmon & Avocado

$6.95

Avocado Maki (vegan)

$5.95

Shitake Maki (Vegan)

$5.95

Mango & Avocado Maki (Vegan)

$5.95

Avocado & Cucumber Maki (Vegan)

$5.95

California with Blue Crab

$12.95

Yellowtail & Scallion

$9.95

Salmon & Salmon roe

$12.95

Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail & Scallion

$14.95

Maki Rolls

Maki Rolls

Donburi

Donburi

Chirashi

Chef's selection of sashimi rice bowl.

$29.95

Oyako Don

Salmon and salmon roe rice bowl

$20.95

Hawaiian Don

Poke Tuna or Salmon, pineapple, mango, avocado, and micro greens rice bowl.

$18.95

Unagi Don

Grilled whole eel, rice and pickles

$29.95

Ten Don

Tempura. Deep fried shrimps, dashi broth, rice bowl

$16.95

Tonkatsu Don

Deep-fried sliced breaded pork rice bowl

$16.95

Chicken Katsu Don

Deep fried sliced breaded chicken rice bowl

$16.95

Steak Donburi

Steak rice bowl

$29.95

Classic Tonkotsu Ramen

Pork broth, pork belly, soft-boiled egg, scallion, wood ear mushroom, and pickled ginger.

$16.95

Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen

Pork broth, pork belly, soft-boiled egg, scallion, spicy bamboo shoot, and spicy paste.

$16.95

Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen

Pork broth, pork belly, soft-boiled egg, scallion, wood ear mushroom, and black garlic oil.

$16.95

Tempura Udon

Crunchy shrimp and assorted vegetable tempura served with succulent udon noodle soup on the side

$16.95

Chicken Ramen

Homemade chicken broth, chicken chashu, Ajitama, Bean sprout, bok choy, corn, cilantro, and shallot chip.

$16.95

Noodle Bowl

Noodle Bowl

Cocktails and More

Cocktails and More

Margarita

Classic Margarita made with Hornitos blanco, fresh lime, and agave. (Add a flavor for $2 more)

$14.00

Sapporo Draft Beer

Cold Sapporo beer!

$9.00

Sapporo Bottle

$7.00

House Sake

$10.00

Seltzer (12 oz. Can)

$3.00

Coke (12 oz. Can)

$3.00

Ginger Ale (12 oz. Can)

$3.00

Diet Coke (12 oz. Can)

$3.00

Water Bottle

$3.00

Soft Beverages

Soft Beverages