Dinner Menu
(Menu items & prices subject to change without notice.)
Starter Specials Thursday, May 23
(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
GREEK VEGETARIAN DOLMATHES...tender, marinated grape leaves filled with a mélange of rice, pine nuts, raisins & garden vegetables; lemon aioli & extra virgin olive oil...15.00
OAK ROASTED ARTICHOKE...castroville artichoke marinated in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic & herbs; lemon aioli & balsamic glaze...10.00
ASPARAGUS SALAD...roasted organic asparagus, red pepper, jicama, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, carrots, mesclun greens, lemon vinaigrette & housemade croutons...14.00
GOAT CHEESE SALAD...panko crusted warm goat cheese, arugula, romaine, orange, apple, candied walnuts & pluot vinaigrette...14.00
STUFFED MUSHROOMS...filled with butternut squash, polenta, crème fraîche & fresh herbs; parmesan cheese...10.00
CARPACCIO OF ANGUS BEEF...thin slices of raw beef, ricotta, insalata, pecorino, capers, bermuda onions & arugula...13.00
OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER...(note: shucked & baked to order, these can take awhile) three washington state oysters...8.00
THREE RAW OYSTERS...washington state oysters served with cocktail sauce...7.00
SCREAMIN’ OYSTER SHOOTERS...two shooters of raw barclay bay oyster, housemade cocktail sauce & a float of serrano chili vodka...9.00
MUFFULETTA PIZZETTA...muffuletta, (chopped pickled vegetable & olive salad) calabrese salame, spicy pizziola sauce, mozzarella & provolone...15.00
BASIL PESTO PIZZETTA...basil pesto, sun dried tomatoes, roasted garlic & fresh mozzarella...14.50
SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN VEGETABLE SOUP...a delicious combination of chicken, carrot, onion, celery, tomato, peppers, root vegetable, rice, black beans & garlic in a housemade tomato-chili chicken stock...8.00...cup 7.00
CURRIED CARROT SOUP...a delicious combination of roasted carrots, onions, celery, exotic fruits, curry & coconut milk; simmered in a housemade vegetable stock...8.00...cup 7.00
Entrée Specials Thursday, May 23
(Entrée specials change nightly.)
STRAWBERRY CHIPTOLE GLAZED WILD MONTERERY BAY KING SALMON...strawberry chipotle glaze & chili garlic sauce; mélange of jasmine, basmati & wild rice; stir-fried julienne vegetables...36.00; small palte...18.50
GRILL BLACKENED MAHI MAHI...mango beurre blanc & salsa; mélange of jasmine, basmati & wild rice; stir-fried julienne vegetables...29.00; small plate...20.50
SOUTH OF THE BORDER STEAK SALAD...chili marinated hanger steak, arugula, romaine, tomato, black olives, jicama, radish, avocado crostinis, shaved asiago cheese & crispy onions rings with a cilantro lime vinaigrette & spicy cucumber feta dressing...22.00
THYME CRUSTED HALIBUT...tartufata (black truffle) beurre blanc; au gratin potatoes & roasted asparagus...32.00; small plate...22.00
GRILLED TOP SIRLOIN STEAK...gorgonzola cabernet demi-glaçe & crispy bermuda onions; garlic mashed potatoes & sautéed garlic spinach...23.00; small plate...18.50
PAN SEARED SAND DABS...dill pesto beurre blanc; au gratin potatoes & seasonal vegetables...29.00; small plate...20.50
ASIAN AHI TUNA SALAD...asian slaw, mesclun greens, orange, almond, water chestnuts, crispy noodles, mango-sake vinaigrette & soy mustard dipping sauce...22.00
PAN SEARED PETRALE SOLE...white wine, lemon, shallot & caper sauce; au gratin potatoes & seasonal vegetables...29.00; small plate...20.50
SESAME ENCRUSTED AHI TUNA...oriental soy-mustard sauce; mélange of jasmine, basmati & wild rice; stir-fried julienne vegetables...32.00; small plate...22.00
BITTERSWEET PAELLA...imported paella rice with assorted fresh fish, prawns, calamari, clams, chicken, chorizo sausage, sweet peppers, tomatoes, green beans, garlic, shallots & saffron...31.00
MAPLE SOY MARINATED SKIRT STEAK...cabernet demi-glaçe; roasted garlic mashed potatoes & sautéed garlic broccolini...29.00; small plate...20.50
GRILLED SWORDFISH...tomato-olive relish, crispy polenta triangles & sautéed garlic spinach...29.00; small plate...20.50
SMOKED SALMON CRUSTED SEA BASS...horseradish-chive crème fraîche; au gratin; au gratin potatoes & sautéed garlic spinach...29.00; small plate...20.50
BEEF STROGANOFF...sautéed filet tips with exotic mushrooms, caramelized onions, garlic, spinach, white wine, brandy, fresh herbs & sour cream served over fettuccini noodles...29.00; small plate...20.50
MACADAMIA CRUSTED TILAPIA...carmalized pineapple beurre blanc; mélange of jasmine, basmati & wild rice; stir-fried julienne vegetables...24.00; small plate...20.00
Starters
CHICKEN SCALLION TAQUITOS...tomatillo-avocado salsa & sriracha sour cream...9.00
GARLIC BREAD...francese bread, topped with our own roasted garlic spread & parmesan cheese...7.50
SWEET POTATO FRIES...mango-chili aioli & ranch dressing...8.00
BISTRO FRIES...classic french fries; spicy tabasco aioli...7.00
PRAWN “MARTINI”...organic mesclun greens, candied lemon zest & housemade cocktail sauce...12.00
CRUNCHY CHICKEN SLIDERS...ancho chili mayo...9.00
“STEAMERS”...fresh clams simmered in a roasted garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, white wine & lemon herb broth...16.00
WOOD FIRED ARTICHOKE, CRAB & CRAYFISH DIP...a creamy combination of artichokes, crab, crayfish, caramelized onions & fresh herbs; topped with swiss cheese & baked in our wood fired stove...12.00
CRISPY MONTEREY BAY CALAMARI...spicy rémoulade...14.00
“BITTERSWEET SLIDERS”...mini cheeseburgers with american cheese, tomato & special sauce...9.00
PULLED PORK SLIDERS...caramelized onions...9.00
Wood Fired Pizzettas
BACON CHICKEN RANCH...chicken, bacon, roasted garlic, caramelized onions, sun-dried tomatoes, ranch dressing & smoked mozzarella...15.00
ITALIAN SAUSAGE...housemade italian sausage, roasted sweet peppers, bermuda onions, pizziola sauce & mozzarella...15.00
HAWAIIAN...hickory smoked ham, pineapple, pizziola sauce & mozzarella...15.00
PEPPERONI...pepperoni, pizziola sauce & mozzarella...15.00
GREEK...sun-dried tomatoes, roasted garlic, kalamata olives, pizziola sauce, feta & mozzarella...15.00
MARGHERITA...tomatoes, tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, basil & fresh mozzarella...15.00
HAWAIIAN...hickory smoked ham, pineapple, pizziola sauce & mozzarella...15.00
GRAPE...grapes, caramelized onions, rosemary, roasted garlic oil, gorgonzola & asiago...15.00
Salads
RANCH...hearts of romaine, bacon, boursin cheese crostinis, marinated tomatoes & classic ranch dressing...12.00
CAESAR...a classic rendition with romaine hearts...10.00; add: anchovies...1.25, chicken caesar...15.00, prawn caesar...17.00
BISTRO...organic mesclun salad; balsamic vinaigrette...8.00...point reyes blue cheese...10.00
GARDEN VEGETABLE...organic mesclun salad, topped with chef’s selected garden vegetables choice of: ranch, blue cheese, spicy cucumber or balsamic vinaigrette...10.00
BEET...roasted beets, feta, organic mesclun greens & honey-dijon vinaigrette...12.00
Sandwiches
(Served with bistro fries. Substitute sweet potato fries or a bistro or caesar side salad add 1.95. Add to any sandwich bacon, mushrooms, avocado, caramelized onions, jack, cheddar, swiss, american or blue cheese for 1.95 each.)
STEAK SANDWICH...caramelized bermuda onions, garlic-parmesan toasted francese bread...16.00
BITTERSWEET BURGER...1/3 pound patty of certified angus beef...9.00
AMY’S BURGER...9.00
PULLED PORK SANDWICH...caramelized onions...10.00
CHIPOTLE CHICKEN SANDWICH...honey-dijon crème fraîche, ciabatta roll...10.00
MEATLOAF SANDWICH...housemade meatloaf, tabasco aioli, ciabatta roll...10.00
Pastas
(Gluten-free pasta available - add 2.00)
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 18.50
CLASSIC LINGUINI & MEATBALLS...bolognese sauce with beef & pork...18.00; small plate...15.50
BASIL PASTA E FAGIOLI...basil pesto, cannellini beans, pancetta, tomato concassé, summer squash, arugula, garlic, shallots & parmesan reggiano...19.00; small plate...16.00
LINGUINI & CLAMS...fresh clams, garlic, shallots, lemon, white wine, fresh herbs & roasted garlic butter...21.00; small plate...17.50
MEDITERRANEAN PASTA...linguini tossed with tomato concassé, garlic, white wine, fresh herbs, kalamata olives, feta & parmesan...17.50
Entrées
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...16.50
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
Sautéed Garlic Spinach...6.00
Split Plate Charge...3.00
Menu Prepared by Chef-Proprietor Thomas Vinolus