Dinner Menu
(Menu items & prices subject to change without notice.)
Sample of Our Starter Specials
(Starter specials change nightly.)
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
FIRE ROASTED BOSC PEAR SALAD...wood roasted pears, pomegranate, mesclum greens, point reyes blue cheese; balsamic glaze & hazelnut vinaigrette...13.00
SPICY BUFFALO WINGS...vegetable crudités; danish blue cheese dipping sauce...13.00
STUFFED MUSHROOMS ...filled with polenta, kabocha squash, crème fraîche, parmesan cheese & fresh herbs...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
PIZZAS OF THE EVENING...exotic mushrooms, bermuda onions, black olives, pizziola sauce & smoked mozzarella...13.00...OR...bacon, apple, caramelized onion, gorgonzola & mozzarella...13.00
GINGER KABOCHA SQUASH SOUP...a delicious combination of roasted kobocha squash, carrots, onions, celery, apples, ginger & a touch of cream; simmered in a housemade vegetable stock...8.00...cup 7.00
BEEF & BARLEY SOUP...a hearty combination of tender morsels of steak, carrots, onions, celery, peppers, tomatoes & garlic; simmered in a housemade beef stock...8.00...cup 7.00
Sample of Our Entrée Specials
(Entrée specials change nightly.)
PEPPER CRUSTED NEW YORK STEAK...cabernet demi-glaçe & crispy bermuda onions; garlic mashed potatoes & sautéed garlic spinach...30.00; small plate...21.00
BLACKENED AHI TUNA...oriental soy-mustard sauce; mélange of jasmine, basmati & wild rice; stir-fried julienne vegetables...30.00; small plate...21.00
THYME CRUSTED MAHI MAHI...tartufata (black truffle) beurre blanc; au gratin potatoes & sautéed garlic spinach...28.00; small plate...20.00
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
LOCH DUARTE SCOTTISH SALMON...strawberry-chipotle glaze & chili-garlic sauce; mélange of jasmine, basmati & wild rice; stir-fried julienne vegetables...29.00; small plate...20.50
PARMESAN-BASIL CRUSTED SEA BASS...roasted red pepper beurre blanc; au gratin potatoes & seasonal vegetables...29.00; small plate...20.50
MACADAMIA CRUSTED TILAPIA...mango-lime buerre blanc; mélange of jasmine, basmati & wild rice; stir-fried julienne vegetables...26.00; small plate...19.00
GRILLED LAMB TENDERLOINS...rosemary-cabernet demi-glaçe; garlic mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables...30.00; small plate...26.00
CERTIFIED ANGUS SKIRT STEAK...maple-soy marinated, cabernet demi-glaçe; garlic mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables...28.00...small plate...20.00
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
PAN SEARED WILD PETRALE SOLE...white wine, lemon, shallot & caper sauce; au gratin potatoes & seasonal vegetables...29.00; 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”...mini cheeseburgers with american cheese, tomato & special sauce...9.00
PULLED PORK SLIDERS...with caramelized onions...9.00
GARLIC BREAD...francese bread, topped with our own roasted garlic spread & parmesan cheese...7.00
PRAWN “MARTINI”...prawns, organic mesclun greens, candied lemon zest & housemade 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
HOUSEMADE DUNGENESS 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)
ITALIAN SAUSAGE...housemade italian sausage, bermuda onions, roasted sweet peppers, pizziola sauce & mozzarella...13.00
BACON CHICKEN RANCH...rotisserie chicken, bacon, roasted garlic, caramelized onions, sun-dried tomatoes, ranch dressing & smoked mozzarella...13.00
VEGETARIAN...artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted garlic, mushrooms, pizziola sauce & mozzarella...13.00
MUSHROOM...exotic mushrooms, caramelized onions, white truffle oil & goat cheese...13.00
PEPPERONI...hobbs pepperoni, pizziola sauce & mozzarella...13.00
GREEK...feta, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted garlic & kalamata olives...13.00
Salads
BELGIAN ENDIVE...belgian endive, walnuts, apples, orange segments & point reyes blue cheese...12.00
BLTA...romaine lettuce, bacon, tomatoes, avocado & blue cheese dressing...12.00
BISTRO...organic mesclun salad mix; balsamic vinaigrette...8.00...point reyes blue cheese...10.00
CAESAR...a classic rendition with romaine hearts...9.00; add: anchovies...1.25, chicken caesar...16.00, prawn caesar...17.00
RANCH...hearts of romaine, bacon, boursin cheese crostinis, marinated tomatoes & classic ranch dressing...12.00
BEET...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...14.00
BITTERSWEET BURGER...1/3 pound patty of certified angus beef; bistro fries...9.00
BITTERSWEET GARDEN BURGER...9.00
PULLED PORK SANDWICH...caramelized onions...9.00
CHIPOTLE CHICKEN SANDWICH...honey-dijon crème fraîche, ciabatta roll...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...17.00; 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
ROTISSERIE 1/2 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 --