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![]() (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 Menu Prepared by Chef-Proprietor Thomas Vinolus
au gratin potatoes...6.00 - roasted garlic mashed potatoes...6.00 -- We use trans-fat free cooking oil -- We accept Visa / Master Card / American Express For parties of eight or more, an 18% service charge may be added. Childrens Menu Available Bittersweet Bistro • 787 Rio Del Mar Blvd. • Aptos, CA 95003 For reservations call (831) 662-9799
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