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Bittersweet Bistro

Dinner Menu


(Menu items & prices subject to change without notice.)

Sample of Our Starter Specials


(Starter specials change nightly.)
Appetizer Plate for Two

BITTERSWEET BISTRO’S APPETIZER PLATE FOR TWO...two of each: bittersweet sliders & chicken scallion taquitos; small portions of our crispy monterey bay calamari & sweet potato fries...22.00

CARPACCIO OF ANGUS BEEF...thin slices of raw beef, shaved dry jack cheese, capers, bermuda onions & mesclun greens...13.00

BLTA SALAD...romaine lettuce, bacon, tomatoes, avocado & blue cheese dressing...12.00

SPICY BUFFALO WINGS...classic buffalo style chicken wings & vegetable crudités; housemade blue cheese dipping sauce...13.00

STUFFED MUSHROOMS ...filled with polenta, crème fraîche & fresh herbs; parmesan cheese...10.00

OYSTERS ROCKERFELLER...three washington state oysters served rockerfeller style (our rendition of a classic)...8.50

THREE RAW OYSTERS...served with cocktail sauce...7.00

SCREAMIN’ OYSTER SHOOTERS...two shooters of raw blue point oyster, housemade cocktail sauce & a float of serrano chili vodka...9.00

FIRE ROASTED PERSIMMON SALAD...wood roasted persimmon, pomegranate, belgian endive, mesclun greens, point reyes blue cheese; balsamic glaze & hazelnut vinaigrette...13.00

PIZZAS OF THE EVENING...ricotta cheese white sauce, roasted garlic, baby artichokes, parmesan & mozzarella...13.00...OR...chicken, southwestern pesto, salsa fresca, scallions, mozzarella & sriracha sour cream...13.00

GINGER BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP...a delicious combination of roasted butternut squash, carrots, onions, celery, apples, ginger & a touch of cream; simmered in a housemade vegetable stock...8.00...cup 7.00

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER (the white one)...a delicious combination of clams, bacon, carrots, onions, celery, peppers, potatoes & a touch of cream; simmered in a clam broth...8.00...cup 7.00

Sample of Our Entrée Specials


(Entrée specials change nightly.)

BLACKENED AHI TUNA...oriental soy-mustard sauce; mélange of jasmine, basmati & wild rice; stir-fried julienne vegetables...30.00; small plate...21.00

GRILLED LOCAL SWORDFISH...roasted red pepper beurre blanc; crispy polenta triangles & sautéed garlic spinach...28.00; small plate...20.00

PORCINI DUSTED MAHI MAHI...brandied wild mushroom sauce; garlic mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables...28.00; small plate...20.00

Strawberry Chipotle Salmon

STRAWBERRY CHIPOTLE LOCH DUARTE SALMON...chili-garlic sauce; mélange of jasmine, basmati & wild rice; stir-fried julienne vegetables...29.00; small plate...20.50

BRAISED LAMB SHANK...roasted garlic cabernet pan gravy; garlic mashed potatoes & sautéed garlic spinach...20.00

CERTIFIED ANGUS SKIRT STEAK...maple soy marinated; cabernet demi-glaçe; garlic mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables...28.00...small plate...20.00

MACADAMIA CRUSTED TILAPIA...mango-lime buerre blanc; mélange of jasmine, basmati & wild rice; stir-fried julienne vegetables...26.00; small plate...19.00

BITTERSWEET PAELLA...imported paella rice with assorted fresh fish, prawns, calamari, clams, chicken, chorizo sausage, sweet peppers, tomatoes, green beans, garlic, shallots & saffron...29.00

BEEF STROGANOFF...sautéed filet tips with exotic mushrooms, caramelized onions, garlic, spinach, white wine, brandy, fresh herbs & sour cream; served over fettuccini noodles...28.00; small plate...20.00

THYME CRUSTED SEA BASS...tartufata (black truffle) beurre blanc; au gratin potatoes & sautéed garlic spinach...29.00; small plate...20.50

SMOKED SALMON CRUSTED LOCAL BLACK COD...horseradish-chive crème fraîche; au gratin potatoes & seasonal vegetables...28.00; small plate...20.00

Starters

CHICKEN SCALLION TAQUITOS...tomatillo-avocado salsa & sriracha sour cream...8.00

OAK ROASTED ARTICHOKE...marinated in balsamic vinaigrette; balsamic glaze & lemon aioli...10.00

“STEAMERS”...fresh clams simmered in white wine, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, lemon & herb broth...16.00

Bittersweet Sliders

“BITTERSWEET SLIDERS”...mini cheese burgers with american cheese, tomato & special sauce...9.00...pulled pork sliders...9.00

GARLIC BREAD...francese bread, topped with our own roasted garlic spread & parmesan cheese...7.00

GRILLED PRAWN “MARTINI”...skewered prawns, organic mesclun greens & cocktail sauce...12.00

CRISPY MONTEREY BAY CALAMARI...spicy remoulade...14.00

BISTRO FRIES...classic french fries; spicy tabasco aioli...7.00

SWEET POTATO FRIES...mango-chili aioli & ranch dressing...8.00

CRAB, CRAYFISH & ARTICHOKE DIP...a creamy combination of artichokes, dungeness crab, crayfish, caramelized onions & fresh herbs; topped with swiss chees & baked in our wood fired oven...11.00

Wood Fired Pizzettas


(All pizzettas 2 for the price of 1 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. daily)

BACON CHICKEN RANCH PIZZETTA...rotisserie chicken, bacon, roasted garlic, caramelized onions, sun-dried tomatoes, ranch dressing & smoked mozzarella...13.00

VEGETARIAN PIZZETTA...artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted garlic, mushrooms, pizziola sauce & mozzarella...13.00

MARGHERITA PIZZETTA...fresh tomatoes, basil & fresh mozzarella...13.00

PEPPERONI PIZZETTA...hobbs pepperoni, pizziola sauce & mozzarella...13.00

GREEK PIZZETTA...feta, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted garlic & kalamata olives...13.00

Salads

BISTRO SALAD...organic mesclun salad; balsamic vinaigrette...8.00...point reyes blue cheese...10.00

CAESAR SALAD...a classic rendition with romaine hearts...9.00; add: anchovies...1.25, grilled chicken...7.00, grilled shrimp...8.00

BELGIAN ENDIVE SALAD...belgian endive, walnuts, apples, orange segments & point reyes blue cheese...12.00

RANCH SALAD...hearts of romaine, bacon, boursin cheese crostinis, marinated tomatoes & classic ranch dressing...12.00

BEET SALAD...roasted beets, feta cheese, organic mesclun greens & honey dijon vinaigrette...12.00

Sandwiches


(All served with bistro fries. Substitute sweet potato fries or a bistro or caesar side salad for an additional 1.50. Add to any sandwich for 1.50 each: bacon, mushrooms, avocado, caramelized onions, jack, cheddar, swiss, american, or blue cheese)

BITTERSWEET STEAK SANDWICH...caramelized bermuda onions, garlic-parmesan toasted francese bread; bistro fries...14.00

BITTERSWEET BURGER...1/3 pound patty of certified angus beef; bistro fries...9.00; add: 1.50 each for caramelized onions, jack, cheddar, swiss or american cheese

BITTERSWEET GARDEN BURGER...veggie patty; bistro fries...10.00; add: 1.50 each for caramelized onions, jack, cheddar, swiss or american cheese

PULLED PORK SANDWICH...caramelized onions, topped with jack cheese; bistro fries...10.00

CHIPOTLE BLACKENED CHICKEN SANDWICH...chipotle blackened chicken breast served on francese bread with lettuce, tomato & honey-dijon crème fraîche; bistro fries...10.00

Pastas

SEAFOOD PUTTANESCA...fettuccini, prawns, clams, calamari, assorted fish, tomatoes, garlic, shallots, crushed red pepper flakes, capers, herbs & red wine (a spicy dish)...23.00...small plate 18.00

MEATBALLS & PASTA...a classic: linguini & bolognese sauce with beef & pork...18.00; small plate...15.50

PARMESAN-PANKO CRUSTED EXOTIC MUSHROOM ARTICHOKE PASTA...whole grain penne tossed with exotic mushrooms, artichokes, garlic, shallots, white wine, fresh herbs & parmesan cheese...17.00; small plate...15.00

PASTA PRIMAVERA ...fettuccini, chef’s selected garden vegetables & garlic; tossed in a light parmesan cream sauce...17.00; small plate...15.00

CHICKEN VODKA PASTA...linguini, chicken, vodka, squash, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, shallots & crème fraîche...18.00; small plate...15.00

LINGUINI & CLAMS...linguini tossed with fresh clams, garlic, shallots, lemon, white wine, fresh herbs & roasted garlic butter...21.00; small plate...17.00

Entrées

BARBECUE ST. LOUIS RIBS...spice rubbed, smoked & slow cooked with a hawaiian barbeque sauce; coleslaw & bistro fries...21.00; small plate...18.00

FIRE ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN...apple brandy jus; garlic mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables...20.00; small plate 16.50

GARLIC CHICKEN...marinated grilled chicken breast with a roasted garlic & shallot jus; au gratin potatoes & seasonal vegetables...18.00; small plate...15.50

1/2 ROTISSERIE CHICKEN...garlic mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables...16.50

Side Dishes


au gratin potatoes...6.00   garlic mashed potatoes...6.00
seasonal vegetables...6.00   sautéed mushrooms...6.00


split plate charge...3.00
For parties of eight or more, an 18% service charge may be added.


Menu Prepared by Chef-Proprietor Thomas Vinolus


-- We use trans-fat free cooking oil --