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


(Starter Specials change nightly.)

CHINESE LONG BEANS...tempura dipped long beans; served with a spicy-soy dipping sauce...11.00

BLUE POINT OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER...three virginia state oysters served rockefeller style (our rendition of a classic)...8.50

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

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

FIRE ROASTED PEAR SALAD...wood roasted pears, orange segments, belgian endive, mesclun greens, point reyes blue cheese; balsamic glaze & hazelnut vinaigrette...13.00

HOUSEMADE DUNGENESS CRAB & CRAYFISH ARTICHOKE DIP...artichokes, dungeness crab, crayfish, caramelized onions & fresh herbs; topped with swiss cheese & baked in our wood fired oven...11.00

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

PIZZAS OF THE EVENING...smoked chicken, bermuda onions, cilantro, chipotle pesto, goat cheese & sour cream...13.00 ...OR...apple, caramelized onions, gorgonzola & brie...13.00

AVGOLEMONO (GREEK LEMON CHICKEN) SOUP...a traditional combination of chicken, carrots, onions, celery, rice & lemon juice; simmered in a housemade chicken stock...8.00...cup 7.00

WHITE BEAN & VEGETABLE SOUP...a delicious of combination of white beans, carrots, onions, celery, tomatoes, mushrooms, peppers & garlic; simmered in a housemade vegetable stock...8.00...cup 7.00

(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 also available

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 also available

GRILLED LAMB NOISETTES...rosemary cabernet demi glaçe; garlic mashed potatoes & sautéed garlic spinach...28.00; small plate also available

STRAWBERRY-CHIPOTLE GLAZED KING SALMON...chili-garlic sauce; mélange of jasmine, basmati & wild rice; stir-fried julienne vegetables...28.00; small plate also available

GRILLED RIBEYE STEAK...cabernet demi glaçe & crispy bermuda onions; au gratin potatoes & seasonal vegetables...30.00

PAN SEARED CALIFORNIA PETRALE SOLE...white wine, lemon, shallot & caper sauce; au gratin potatoes & seasonal vegetables...28.00; small plate also available

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

MAPLE SOY MARINATED CERTIFIED ANGUS SKIRT STEAK...cabernet demi glaçe; garlic mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables...28.00; small plate also available

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

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

MUSHROOM PIZZETTA...exotic mushrooms, caramelized onions, white truffle oil & goat cheese...13.00

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

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

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

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

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

OAK ROASTED ARTICHOKE...castroville artichoke, marinated in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic & herbs; lemon aioli...10.00

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

CRISPY MONTEREY BAY CALAMARI...served with a spicy remoulade (a fancy tartar sauce)...13.00

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

GARLIC BREAD...francese bread, topped with our own roasted garlic spread & parmesan cheese...7.50

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

BITTERSWEET “SLIDERS”...mini cheese burgers; american cheese, tomato & special sauce...9.00

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

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

CAESAR SALAD...a classic rendition with romaine hearts...10.00; add: anchovies...1.25, grilled chicken...6.00, grilled shrimp...6.00

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

BEET SALAD...roasted beets, feta cheese & mixed greens; served with honey dijon vinaigrette...12.00

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

BITTERSWEET STEAK SANDWICH...caramelized bermuda onions, garlic-parmesan toasted francese bread; served with bistro fries...15.00

BITTERSWEET BURGER...1/3 pound patty of ground certified angus beef; served with bistro fries...10.00; add: 1.50 each for caramelized onions, jack, cheddar, swiss or american cheese

BITTERSWEET GARDEN BURGER...veggie patty; served with 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; served with bistro fries...11.00

CHIPOTLE BLACKENED CHICKEN SANDWICH...chipotle blackened chicken breast, served on francese bread, lettuce, tomato & honey-dijon crème fraîche; served with bistro fries...11.00

SEAFOOD PUTTANESCA...fettuccini pasta, prawns, clams, calamari, assorted fish, tomatoes, garlic, shallots, crushed red pepper flakes, capers, herbs & red wine (a spicy dish)...24.00...small plate 18.00

MEATBALLS & PASTA...a classic: linguini pasta, bolognese sauce with beef & pork...19.00; small plate...15.50

PARMESAN-PANKO CRUSTED EXOTIC MUSHROOM ARTICHOKE PASTA...penne pasta tossed with exotic mushrooms, artichokes, garlic, shallots, white wine, fresh herbs & parmesan cheese...18.00; small plate...15.00

PASTA PRIMAVERA...fettuccini pasta, chef’s selected garden vegetables & garlic; tossed in a light parmesan cream sauce...18.00; small plate...15.00

LINGUINI & CLAMS...linguini pasta tossed with fresh clams, garlic, shallots, lemon, white wine, fresh herbs & roasted garlic butter...22.00; small plate...17.00

BARBECUE ST. LOUIS RIBS...spice rubbed, smoked & slow cooked with a hawaiian barbeque sauce; coleslaw & bistro fries...23.00; small plate...18.00

FIRE ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN...apple brandy jus; garlic mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables...21.00; small plate 16.50

GARLIC CHICKEN...marinated grilled chicken breast with a roasted garlic, shallot & lemon jus; au gratin potatoes & seasonal vegetables...19.00; small plate...15.50

APPLE WOOD SMOKED 1/2 ROASTED CHICKEN...garlic mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables...17.50