
American
Aura Restaurant
12851 UNIVERSITY AVE #400
CLIVE, IA 50325
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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.$13.00
CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Fried Brussels Sprouts topped with Parmesan, Bacon, and Sherry Vinaigrette$13.00
TRUFFLED FRITES
Fries tossed in Truffle Oil, topped with Garlic Aioli, Parmesan, and Scallions$13.00
KOREAN FRIED CAULIFLOWER
Tempura Cauliflower tossed in Gochujang topped with Sesame Seeds and Scallions. This is our crowd favorite appetizer!$15.00
DRUNKEN MUSSELS
Pan steamed mussels with star anise, fennel, white wine, and grilled focaccia Bread$21.00
MINI WELLINGTON
Beef Tenderloin and Mushroom Duxelles, wrapped in fluffy puff pastry and served with rich Demi Glace.$24.00
POLLO ASADO TACOS
Our favorite taco! Chicken, Pico de Gallo, and Farmer’s Cheese.$15.00
MOJO PORK TACOS
Roasted Pork, Pineapple Salsa, and Feta.$15.00
CAPRESE LAVASH
Experience our Caprese Lavash; crisp lavash bread is adorned with ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, creamy mozzarella, and a drizzle of balsamic reduction.$15.00
HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN LAVASH
Tender chicken with fig and white cheddar, atop a crispy lavash bread glazed in honey garlic sauce.$15.00
COMBO BOARD
hand selected cured meats and specialty cheeses with accoutrements$30.00CALABRIAN CLAMS
$24.00
SALADS

KNIFE AND FORK CAESAR SALAD
A crisp romaine wedge adorned with parmesan, crispy fried capers, and our signature house-made crostini.$12.00
WEDGE SALAD
Indulge in the classic Wedge Salad, featuring Gorgonzola dressing, crisp bacon, Roma tomatoes, and crispy fried onions. Add a protein for a complete meal!$16.00
ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD
Shredded chicken, orange, almonds, carrot, crispy tortilla, Napa cabbage, romaine, and soy ginger vinaigrette.$18.00
CITRUS SALMON SALAD
$24.00
STEAK SALAD
Try our Steak Salad, featuring tender medallions, pickled onion, tomato, blue cheese, crisp potato, avocado, and gorgonzola dressing.$30.00HALF CUP GAZPACHO
$6.00CUP GAZPACHO
ENTREES

MALFALDE AL FUNGHI
DSM Pasta Co. malfalde, umami cream sauce, Joygrow blue oyster mushrooms. fresh herbs$24.00
CHICKEN BUCCATINI
House made pesto, alfredo, mixed herb seasoning, fresh parmesan, bucatini noodles$30.00
DUCK A L'ORANGE
ultra crispy potatoes, asparagus, honey, orange supremes, soy, anise, orange sauce$38.00
CHICKEN PICATTA
Parmesan and Egg battered Chicken Breast, seared on our flattop and topped with our Lemon Caper Cream Sauce. Served on top of sautéed Green Beans.$28.00
14OZ TOMAHAWK CHOP
Beeler’s 14oz Tomahawk Chop, chili peach chicharrón, brussels, mustard cream sauce, creamer potatoes$42.00
SPICY SHRIMP DIABLO
Jumbo (and we mean Jumbo) Shrimp, blackened and tossed in Linguini with White Wine, Cherry Tomatoes, and Ancho sauce.$28.00
12OZ PRIME RIBEYE
Fuji apple bacon jam, gorgonzola, asparagus, creamer potatoes$52.00
GLAZED SALMON
Hand Cut in house salmon glazed with Honey Sriracha(not that spicy) served on top of smashed Golden Potatoes and topped with a citrus Arugula Salad$28.00
8OZ STEAK DEBURGO
two seared 4oz hand cut tenderloin filets served with Deburgo pan sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, and topped with crispy onion strings$55.00
BLACKENED RED TROUT
Creole, couscous, pineapple salsa, basil oil$30.00
AURA BURGER
Fuji apple bacon jam, gorgonzola, arugula, dill pickle, red onion, mayo, Kaiser bun$18.00
PESTO CHICKEN SANDWICH
chicken, pesto, mozzeralla, Roma tomato, arugula salad, red onion, Cuban bread$16.00
SEOUL SANDWICH
breaded chicken, gouchujang, kimchi, dill pickle, Kaiser bun$16.00
CUBANO
shredded pork, Swiss cheese, stone ground mustard, dill pickles, black forest ham, Cuban bread$18.00
SIDES

IOWA MAC & CHEESE
What says Iowa more than Corn and Mac n Cheese!? Also including roasted Jalapeño and topped with Panko.$16.00
ROASTED ASPARAGUS
lime, garlic, parmesan$14.00
BRAISED MUSHROOMS
Sautéed with Garlic and Butter$14.00
GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
Roasted garlic, butter, cream$11.00
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 sautéed 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.$14.00
LUNCH
LUNCH ENTREES
LUNCH CHICKEN PICATTA
Our house favorite! Parmesan and Egg battered Chicken Breast, topped with Lemon Caper Sauce and served on top of Green Beans$16.00IOWA MAC & CHEESE
What says Iowa more than Corn and Mac n Cheese!? Also including roasted Jalapeño and topped with Panko.$16.00
LUNCH SHRIMP DIABLO
Jumbo (and we mean Jumbo) Shrimp, blackened and tossed in Linguini with White Wine, Cherry Tomatoes, and Ancho sauce.$23.00
MALFALDE AL FUNGHI
DSM Pasta Co. malfalde, umami cream sauce, Joygrow blue oyster mushrooms. fresh herbs$24.00
GLAZED SALMON
Hand Cut in house salmon glazed with Honey Sriracha(not that spicy) served on top of smashed Golden Potatoes and topped with a citrus Arugula Salad$28.00
CHICKEN BUCCATINI
House made pesto, alfredo, mixed herb seasoning, fresh parmesan, bucatini noodles$30.00
BLACKENED RED TROUT
Creole, couscous, pineapple salsa, basil oil$30.004OZ FILET DEBURGO
$35.00
LUNCH HANDHELDS

POLLO ASADO TACOS
Our favorite taco! Chicken, Pico de Gallo, and Farmer’s Cheese.$15.00
MOJO PORK TACOS
Roasted Pork, Pineapple Salsa, and Feta.$15.00
BLACKENED CHICKEN WRAP
Our Spinach Tortilla wrapped around Blackened Chicken, Fresh Greens, Tomato, Avocado, Garlic Aioli, and White Cheddar.$16.00
QUESADILLA
Tender sliced Beef, roasted Jalapeño, White Cheddar, Ancho Aioli, and fresh Pico de Gallo all inside of a Spinach Tortilla pressed on out flat top.$17.00
SEOUL SANDWICH
breaded chicken, gouchujang, kimchi, dill pickle, Kaiser bun$16.00
PESTO CHICKEN SANDWICH
chicken, pesto, mozzeralla, Roma tomato, arugula salad, red onion, Cuban bread$16.00QUESADILLA
$17.00
AURA BURGER
Fuji apple bacon jam, gorgonzola, arugula, dill pickle, red onion, mayo, Kaiser bun$18.00
CUBANO
shredded pork, Swiss cheese, stone ground mustard, dill pickles, black forest ham, Cuban bread$18.00
All hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 11:00 am - 8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:00 am - 8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:00 am - 8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11:00 am - 8:30 pm |
| Friday | 11:00 am - 9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11:00 am - 9:30 pm |
Restaurant info
Lively & flavorful tapas along with vibrant cocktails offer a unique shared experience that challenges the traditional. At Aura, it's good vibes only! Our invigorating environment is the perfect place to gather friends & family.
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