Aura Restaurant & Lounge Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Aura Restaurant & Lounge, a hidden gem located in Clive, Iowa. This upscale eatery seamlessly blends a cozy atmosphere with modern elegance. Diners rave about the innovative menu, which showcases dishes that burst with flavor, including the standout Korean fried cauliflower and perfectly cooked duck breast.
Each visit promises exceptional service, highlighted by attentive staff who genuinely care for your dining experience. Patrons have also enjoyed unique craft cocktails like the Blackberry Pie, providing a refreshing complement to your meal.
Aura's ambiance is enhanced by local artwork and a beautiful outdoor patio that invites lively gatherings or intimate dinners. Whether you're indulging in a sumptuous three-course meal or simply enjoying appetizers, every dish is artfully presented and made with care. Come discover why Aura is a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts in the area!
DINNER - TAPAS
GINGER PORK DUMPLINGS
Delight in an exquisite fusion of flavors with our Ginger Pork Dumplings, expertly seared to perfection and filled with succulent pork, complemented by the delicate sweetness of unagi, the freshness of scallions, and a kick of red pepper.
TRUFFLED FRITES
Fries tossed in Truffle Oil, topped with Garlic Aioli, Parmesan, and Scallions
CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Fried Brussels Sprouts topped with Parmesan, Bacon, and Sherry Vinaigrette
DRUNKEN MUSSELS
Pan steamed mussels with star anise, fennel, white wine, and grilled focaccia Bread
KOREAN FRIED CAULIFLOWER
Tempura Cauliflower tossed in Gochujang topped with Sesame Seeds and Scallions. This is our crowd favorite appetizer!
MINI WELLINGTON
Beef Tenderloin and Mushroom Duxelles, wrapped in fluffy puff pastry and served with rich Demi Glace.
POLLO ASADO TACOS
Our favorite taco! Chicken, Pico de Gallo, and Farmer’s Cheese.
PORK BELLY TACOS
Beeler’s Pure Pork Belly, Avocado Salsa, and Farmer’s Cheese.
DINNER AURA SLIDERS
Hand made sliders with house bread and butter pickles, burger sauce, and a jack cheese blend
CAPRESE LAVASH
Experience our Caprese Lavash; crisp lavash bread is adorned with ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, creamy mozzarella, and a drizzle of balsamic reduction.
HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN LAVASH
Tender chicken with fig and white cheddar, atop a crispy lavash bread glazed in honey garlic sauce.
COMBO BOARD
SOFT SHELL CRAB
ROASTED GARLIC HUMMUS
ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD
Shredded chicken, orange, almonds, carrot, crispy tortilla, Napa cabbage, romaine, and soy ginger vinaigrette.
CITRUS SALMON SALAD
KNIFE AND FORK CAESAR SALAD
A crisp romaine wedge adorned with parmesan, crispy fried capers, and our signature house-made crostini.
STEAK SALAD
Try our Steak Salad, featuring tender medallions, pickled onion, tomato, blue cheese, crisp potato, avocado, and gorgonzola dressing.
WEDGE SALAD
Indulge in the classic Wedge Salad, featuring Gorgonzola dressing, crisp bacon, grape tomatoes, and crispy fried onions. Add a protein for a complete meal!
DINNER - SALADS
DINNER - ENTREES
CHICKEN PICATTA
Parmesan and Egg battered Chicken Breast, seared on our flattop and topped with our Lemon Caper Cream Sauce. Served on top of sauteed Green Beans.
SPICY SHRIMP DIABLO
Jumbo (and we mean Jumbo) Shrimp, blackened and tossed in Linguini with White Wine, Cherry Tomatoes, and Ancho sauce.
GLAZED SALMON
Grilled Salmon: glazed with Honey Sriracha(not that spicy) served on top of smashed Golden Potatoes and topped with a citrus Arugula Salad
TOMAHAWK CHOP
Beeler's 14oz mustard glazed, grilled Duroc Pork Chop served with garlic mashed potatoes and topped with sauteed Napa cabbage.
8OZ STEAK DEBURGO
two seared 4oz hand cut tenderloin filets served with Deburgo pan sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, and topped with crispy onion strings
10OZ NY STRIP
Hand cut strip served with parmesan peppercorn butter and a side of crispy potato frites
FUNGO GNOCCHI
potato dumplings, cream, spinach, panko, Joygrow locally harvested mushrooms
ROASTED DUCK BREAST
ultra crispy potatoes, mixed greens, stone fruit vinaigrette and compote
PROSECCO FISH AND CHIPS
truffled frites, house made tartar sauce, fresh dill, and house pickles
CHICKEN BUCCATINI
pesto, alfredo, mixed herb seasoning, fresh parmesan, bucatini noodles
GLAZED CARROTS
IOWA MAC & CHEESE
What says Iowa more than Corn and Mac n Cheese!? Also including roasted Jalapeno and topped with Panko.
GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
Roasted garlic, butter, cream
BRAISED MUSHROOMS
Sauteed with Garlic and Butter
GREEN BEAN ALMONDINE
Indulge in a culinary classic with our Green Bean Almondine. Fresh green beans are carefully blanched to retain their crispness, then expertly sauteed with golden, buttery almonds. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of textures, from the tender crunch of the beans to the rich nuttiness of the almonds. This timeless dish is a testament to simplicity and elegance, perfect for those seeking a taste of tradition with a touch of sophistication.
DINNER - SIDES
TAPAS
GINGER PORK DUMPLINGS
Delight in an exquisite fusion of flavors with our Ginger Pork Dumplings, expertly seared to perfection and filled with succulent pork, complemented by the delicate sweetness of unagi, the freshness of scallions, and a kick of red pepper.
TRUFFLED FRITES
Fries tossed in Truffle Oil, topped with Garlic Aioli, Parmesan, and Scallions
CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Fried Brussels Sprouts topped with Parmesan, Bacon, and Sherry Vinaigrette
DRUNKEN MUSSELS
Pan steamed mussels with star anise, fennel, white wine, and grilled focaccia Bread
KOREAN FRIED CAULIFLOWER
Tempura Cauliflower tossed in Gochujang topped with Sesame Seeds and Scallions. This is our crowd favorite appetizer!
MINI WELLINGTON
Beef Tenderloin and Mushroom Duxelles, wrapped in fluffy puff pastry and served with rich Demi Glace.
POLLO ASADO TACOS
Our favorite taco! Chicken, Pico de Gallo, and Farmer’s Cheese.
PORK BELLY TACOS
Beeler’s Pure Pork Belly, Avocado Salsa, and Farmer’s Cheese.
DINNER AURA SLIDERS
Hand made sliders with house bread and butter pickles, burger sauce, and a jack cheese blend
CAPRESE LAVASH
Experience our Caprese Lavash; crisp lavash bread is adorned with ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, creamy mozzarella, and a drizzle of balsamic reduction.
HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN LAVASH
Tender chicken with fig and white cheddar, atop a crispy lavash bread glazed in honey garlic sauce.
COMBO BOARD
SOFT SHELL CRAB
ROASTED GARLIC HUMMUS
ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD
Shredded chicken, orange, almonds, carrot, crispy tortilla, Napa cabbage, romaine, and soy ginger vinaigrette.
CITRUS SALMON SALAD
KNIFE AND FORK CAESAR SALAD
A crisp romaine wedge adorned with parmesan, crispy fried capers, and our signature house-made crostini.
STEAK SALAD
Try our Steak Salad, featuring tender medallions, pickled onion, tomato, blue cheese, crisp potato, avocado, and gorgonzola dressing.
WEDGE SALAD
Indulge in the classic Wedge Salad, featuring Gorgonzola dressing, crisp bacon, grape tomatoes, and crispy fried onions. Add a protein for a complete meal!
SALADS
ENTREES
CHICKEN PICATTA
Parmesan and Egg battered Chicken Breast, seared on our flattop and topped with our Lemon Caper Cream Sauce. Served on top of sauteed Green Beans.
SPICY SHRIMP DIABLO
Jumbo (and we mean Jumbo) Shrimp, blackened and tossed in Linguini with White Wine, Cherry Tomatoes, and Ancho sauce.
GLAZED SALMON
Grilled Salmon: glazed with Honey Sriracha(not that spicy) served on top of smashed Golden Potatoes and topped with a citrus Arugula Salad
TOMAHAWK CHOP
Beeler's 14oz mustard glazed, grilled Duroc Pork Chop served with garlic mashed potatoes and topped with sauteed Napa cabbage.
8OZ STEAK DEBURGO
two seared 4oz hand cut tenderloin filets served with Deburgo pan sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, and topped with crispy onion strings
10OZ NY STRIP
Hand cut strip served with parmesan peppercorn butter and a side of crispy potato frites
FUNGO GNOCCHI
potato dumplings, cream, spinach, panko, Joygrow locally harvested mushrooms
ROASTED DUCK BREAST
ultra crispy potatoes, mixed greens, stone fruit vinaigrette and compote
PROSECCO FISH AND CHIPS
truffled frites, house made tartar sauce, fresh dill, and house pickles
CHICKEN BUCCATINI
pesto, alfredo, mixed herb seasoning, fresh parmesan, bucatini noodles
GLAZED CARROTS
IOWA MAC & CHEESE
What says Iowa more than Corn and Mac n Cheese!? Also including roasted Jalapeno and topped with Panko.
GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
Roasted garlic, butter, cream
BRAISED MUSHROOMS
Sauteed with Garlic and Butter
GREEN BEAN ALMONDINE
Indulge in a culinary classic with our Green Bean Almondine. Fresh green beans are carefully blanched to retain their crispness, then expertly sauteed with golden, buttery almonds. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of textures, from the tender crunch of the beans to the rich nuttiness of the almonds. This timeless dish is a testament to simplicity and elegance, perfect for those seeking a taste of tradition with a touch of sophistication.
SIDES
LUNCH - LUNCH HANDHELDS
STEAK QUESADILLA
Tender sliced Beef, roasted Jalapeno, White Cheddar, Ancho Aioli, and fresh Pico de Gallo all inside of a Spinach Tortilla pressed on out flat top.
POLLO ASADO TACOS
Our favorite taco! Chicken, Pico de Gallo, and Farmer’s Cheese.
CHICKEN SLIDERS
Crispy chicken sliders tossed in Gochujang, topped with Napa Slaw
BLACKENED CHICKEN WRAP
Our Spinach Tortilla wrapped around Blackened Chicken, Fresh Greens, Tomato, Avocado, Garlic Aioli, and White Cheddar.
PORK BELLY TACOS
Beeler’s Pure Pork Belly, Avocado Salsa, and Farmer’s Cheese.
AURA SLIDERS
Two beef sliders smothered in White Cheddar, Bacon, Burger Sauce, House Pickle
STEAK QUESADILLA
Tender sliced Beef, roasted Jalapeno, White Cheddar, Ancho Aioli, and fresh Pico de Gallo all inside of a Spinach Tortilla pressed on out flat top.
POLLO ASADO TACOS
Our favorite taco! Chicken, Pico de Gallo, and Farmer’s Cheese.
CHICKEN SLIDERS
Crispy chicken sliders tossed in Gochujang, topped with Napa Slaw
BLACKENED CHICKEN WRAP
Our Spinach Tortilla wrapped around Blackened Chicken, Fresh Greens, Tomato, Avocado, Garlic Aioli, and White Cheddar.
PORK BELLY TACOS
Beeler’s Pure Pork Belly, Avocado Salsa, and Farmer’s Cheese.
AURA SLIDERS
Two beef sliders smothered in White Cheddar, Bacon, Burger Sauce, House Pickle