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 & chinese long beans...22.00
HEIRLOOM TOMATO MARTINI...heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, roasted garlic, croutons, extra virgin olive oil & balsamic glaze...13.00
FIRE ROASTED MISSION FIG SALAD...wood roasted figs, orange, mesclun greens, point reyes blue cheese; balsamic glaze & hazelnut vinaigrette...13.00
THE BERG SALAD...baby iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, shaved pecorino romano, roasted red peppers, garlic croutons & green goddess dressing...12.00
CARPACCIO OF ANGUS BEEF...thin slices of raw black angus beef, pecorino romano, capers, bermuda onions & mesclun greens...13.00
STUFFED MUSHROOMS...filled with butternut squash polenta, crème fraîche & fresh herbs; parmesan cheese...10.00
OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER...three fanny bay oysters served rockefeller style (our rendition of a classic)...8.00
THREE RAW OYSTERS...served with cocktail sauce...7.00
SCREAMIN’ OYSTER SHOOTERS...two shooters of raw british columbian oysters, housemade cocktail sauce & a float of serrano chili vodka...9.00
CHINESE LONG BEANS...tempura dipped long beans; served with a spicy-soy dipping sauce...11.00
BUFFALO WINGS...classic buffalo style spicy chicken wings & vegetable crudités; served with a housemade blue cheese dipping sauce...14.00
PIZZAS OF THE EVENING...Black Mission Fig - black mission figs, caramelized onions, spinach, gorgonzola & smoked mozzarella...13.50...OR...Bacon Corn - bacon, local sweet corn, tomato, basil & smoked mozzarella...13.50
CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP...a spicy combination of chicken, fire-roasted tomatoes, tortillas, carrots, bermuda onions, celery, sweet
peppers & chipotle chilies; simmered in a housemade chicken stock...8.00...cup 7.00
CURRIED CARROT SOUP...a delicious combination of roasted organic carrots, onions, celery, exotic fruits, curry & coconut milk; simmered in a housemade vegetable stock...8.00...cup 7.00
Sample of Our Entrée Specials
(Entrée specials change nightly.)
PAN SEARED WILD SAND DABS...white wine, lemon, shallot & caper sauce; au gratin potatoes & seasonal vegetables...28.00; small plate...20.00
MONTEREY BAY WILD KING SALMON...parmesan-basil crust & roasted red pepper beurre blanc; au gratin potatoes & seasonal vegetables...33.00; small plate...22.50
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
ASIAN AHI TUNA SALAD...asian slaw, mesclun greens, orange, almonds, water chestnuts, crispy noodles, mango-sake vinaigrette & soy mustard dipping sauce...21.00
SESAME ENCRUSTED AHI TUNA...oriental soy-mustard sauce; mélange of jasmine, basmati & wild rice; stir-fried julienne vegetables...31.00; small plate...21.50
GRILLED NEW YORK STEAK...gorgonzola cabernet demi-glaçe & crispy bermuda onions; garlic mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables...31.00; small plate...21.50
MACADAMIA CRUSTED TILAPIA...mango-lime buerre blanc; mélange of jasmine, basmati & wild rice; stir-fried julienne vegetables...23.00; small plate...17.50
CERTIFIED ANGUS SKIRT STEAK...maple-soy marinated, cabernet demi-glaçe; garlic mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables...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
PORCINI DUSTED MAHI MAHI...brandied wild mushroom sauce; garlic mashed potatoes & grilled local organic asparagus...28.00; small plate...20.00
PAN SEARED WILD PETRALE SOLE...dill pesto beurre blanc; au gratin potatoes & seasonal vegetables...28.00; small plate...20.00
Starters
CHICKEN SCALLION TAQUITOS...tomatillo-avocado salsa & sriracha sour cream...9.00
OAK ROASTED ARTICHOKE...marinated in balsamic vinaigrette; balsamic glaze & lemon aioli...10.00
“STEAMERS”...fresh clams simmered in a roasted garlic,
crushed red pepper flakes, white wine & lemon herb broth...16.00
“BITTERSWEET SLIDERS”...mini cheeseburgers with american cheese, tomato & special sauce...9.00
PULLED PORK SLIDERS...caramelized onions...9.00
PRAWN “MARTINI”...organic mesclun greens, candied lemon zest & housemade cocktail sauce...12.00
CRISPY MONTEREY BAY CALAMARI...spicy rémoulade...14.00
BISTRO FRIES...classic french fries; spicy tabasco aioli...7.00
HOUSEMADE DUNGENESS CRAB, CRAYFISH & ARTICHOKE DIP...a creamy combination of artichokes, dungeness crab, crayfish, caramelized onions & fresh herbs; topped with swiss cheese & baked in our wood fired oven...11.00
SWEET POTATO FRIES...mango-chili aioli & ranch dressing...8.00
GARLIC BREAD...francese bread, topped with our own roasted garlic spread & parmesan cheese...7.50
Wood Fired Pizzettas
(All pizzettas 2 for the price of 1 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. daily)
ITALIAN SAUSAGE...housemade italian sausage, roasted sweet peppers, bermuda onions, pizziola sauce & mozzarella...13.50
BACON CHICKEN RANCH...rotisserie chicken, bacon, roasted garlic, caramelized onions, sun-dried tomatoes, ranch dressing & smoked mozzarella...13.50
VEGETARIAN...artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted garlic, mushrooms, pizziola sauce & mozzarella...13.50
MARGHERITA...tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, basil & fresh mozzarella...13.50
PEPPERONI...hobbs pepperoni, pizziola sauce & mozzarella...13.50
PESTO...basil pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted garlic, artichokes & smoked mozzarella...13.50
Salads
BLTA...romaine lettuce, bacon, tomatoes, avocado & blue cheese dressing...12.50
BISTRO...organic mesclun salad; balsamic vinaigrette...8.00...point reyes blue cheese...10.00
CAESAR...a classic rendition with romaine hearts...10.00; add: anchovies...1.25, chicken caesar...15.00, prawn caesar...17.00
GARDEN VEGETABLE...organic mesclun salad, topped with chef’s selected garden vegetables choice of: ranch, blue cheese, green goddess, or balsamic vinaigrette...10.00
RANCH...hearts of romaine, bacon, boursin cheese crostinis, marinated tomatoes & classic ranch dressing...12.00
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 1.75. Add to any sandwich bacon, mushrooms, avocado, caramelized onions, jack, cheddar, swiss, american, or blue cheese for 1.75 each.)
BITTERSWEET STEAK SANDWICH...caramelized bermuda onions, garlic-parmesan toasted francese bread...14.00
BITTERSWEET BURGER...1/3 pound patty of certified angus beef...9.00
BITTERSWEET GARDEN 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
(We offer Rustica gluten-free Italian pasta as an option for all of our pasta dishes.)
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
CLASSIC LINGUINI & MEATBALLS...bolognese sauce with beef & pork...18.00; small plate...15.50
MEDITERRANEAN PASTA...linguini tossed with tomato concassé, garlic, white wine, fresh herbs, kalamata olives, feta & parmesan...17.00; small plate...15.00
CHICKEN PESTO PASTA...fettuccini tossed with chicken, basil pesto, summer squash, tomatoes, artichokes, garlic, shallots & parmesan...18.00; small plate...15.50
LINGUINI & CLAMS...fresh clams, garlic, shallots, lemon, white wine, fresh herbs & roasted garlic butter...21.00; small plate...17.00
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...16.00
BARBECUE ST. LOUIS RIBS...spice rubbed, smoked & slow cooked with a hawaiian barbeque sauce; coleslaw & bistro fries...23.00; small plate...19.00
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 spinach...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 --