Bitter Sweet Bistro
787 Rio Del Mar Blvd., Aptos, CA 95003
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Sample of Our Starter Specials
(Starter Specials Change Nightly)
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01. Oysters Rockefeller
Fresh oysters baked rockefeller style (our rendition of a classic)




$13.95
01a. Oysters Rockefeller
Served raw with cocktail sauce.




$11.95
02. Pizzas of the Evening
Fresh Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella Cheese or Prosciutto, Caramelized Onion, Apple, Gorgonzola & Mozzarella.




$10.00
03. Applewood Roasted Potato Skins
Stuffed with pepper jack cheese & bacon, topped with chipotle sour cream & salsa fresca.




$9.00
04. Treuffled Fava Bean Raviolis
A puree of fresh beans & black truffles filled in a housemade pasta ravioli with potato cream & crispy shoestring potatoes.




$13.00
05. Greek Villager Salad
Mediterranean cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, sweet peppers, bermuda onions, kalamata olives, caper berries, French feta cheese, accented with a lemon-oregano vinaigrette.




$10.00
06. Applewood Roasted Artichoke
Extra large Castroville artichoke, marinated in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic & herbs, lemons aioli.




$9.00
07. Chinese Long Beans
Tempura dipped long beans served with a spicy soy-ginger dipping sauce.




$8.00
08. Mozzarella Salad
Rolls of housemade mozzarella cheese filled with prosciutto, olive tampanade, sun dried tomato & basil pesto, mesclun greens, vine-ripened tomatoes, basil chiffonade, finished with extra virgin olive oil & balsamic glaze.




$12.00
09. Southwest Black Bean & Sausage Soup
A zesty combination of smoked onions, celery, carrots, roasted jalapenos, dried chiles, sausage & roasted tomatoes, simmered with black beans in a housemade chicken stock.




$5.00
Sample of Our Entree Specials
(Entrees Specials Change Nightly)
Index
01. Pan Seared Local Sand Dabs
White wine, lemon, shallot & caper sauce, au gratin potatoes & seasonal vegetables.




$23.95
02. Smoked Salmon Encrusted California Halibut
Horseradish-chive creme fraiche, au gratin potatoes & seasonal vegetables.




$23.95
03. Baby Back Ribs
Hawaiian barbecued pork ribs served with coleslaw & french fries.




$27.00
04. Grilled Local King Salmon
Spicy sambal apricot glaze, melange of jasmine, basmati & wild rice served with stir fried julienne vegetables.




$23.95
05. Grilled Pacific Swordfish
Sun-dried tomato & basil pesto beurre blanc, served with tomato risotto & sauteed arugula.




$25.00
06. Grilled Pepper Crusted New York Steak
Sun-dried tomato & basil pesto beurre blanc, served with tomato risotto & sauteed arugula.




$28.00
07. Blackened Ahi Tuna (Sushi Quality)
Soy-mustard sauce, melange of jasmine, basmati & wild rice served with stir-fried julienne vegetables.




$27.00
08. Grilled Lamb Noisettes
Rosemary-cabernet demi glace, caramelized onion rissole potato & sauteed spinach.




$30.00
09. California Halibut En Papillote
California halibut baked in parchment paper over spinach, zucchini, yellow squash, tomatoes, mushrooms, sweet peppers, eggplant & kalamata olives.




$23.95
10. Beef Stroganoff
Sauteed filet tips with caramelized onions, garlic, shallots, spinach, white wine, brandy, fresh herbs & sour cream, served over fettuccine pasta.




$24.95
11. Seared Duck Breast
Roasted garlic demi glace, au gratin potatoes & seasoneal vegetables.




$27.00
12. Miso Glazed Halibut
Wasabi creme fraiche & soy glaze, melange of jasmine, basmati & wild rice served with a crispy vegetable nori roll.




$23.95
From the Wood Fried Oven
(All pizzettas half price from 3:00-6:00 p.m.)
Index
01. Greek Pizzetta
Feta cheese, sun dried tomatoes, roasted garlic & kalamata olives.




$9.95
02. Pepperoni Pizzetta
Hobbs pepperoni, pizziola sauce & mozzarella cheese.




$9.95
03. Mushroom Pizzetta
Exotic mushrooms, caramelized onions, manchego cheese & truffle oil.




$9.95
04. Roasted Garlic
Roasted head of garlic, topped with olive oil, balsamic glaze & served with crostinis.




$3.25
05. Stuffed Mushrooms
Filled with polenta, creme fraiche & fresh herbs, topped with parmesan cheese.




$9.00
06. Garlic Bread
Francese bread, topped with our own roasted garlic herb spread & reggiano cheese.




$7.00
House Favorites
Index
01. Spicy Buffalo Wings
Our rendition of a classic, jumbo chicken drumettes, housemade pepper sauce, vegetable crudite & creamy blue cheese dressing.




$9.95
02. Isabels Pepita Mole Steak Quesadilla
Tender prime cuts of beef, caramelized onions, manchego cheese in a crisp flour tortilla served with avocado salsa & spicy sriracha sour cream.




$10.00
03. Greek Vegetarian Dolmathes (stuffed grape leaves)
Melange of rice, currants, pine nuts, chefs selected vegetables, mushrooms & fresh herbs wrapped in grape leaves, served with our avgolemono sauce.




$7.00
04. "Steamers"
Fresh clams simmered in white wine, garlic crushed red pepper flakes, lemon and herb broth.




$13.95
Tasty Morsels
Index
01. Grilled Prawn "Martini"
Skewered prawns, organic mesclun greens & cocktail sauce.




$10.50
02. Crispy Monterey Bay Calamari
Served with a spicy remoulade (a fancy tartar sauce)




$9.95
03. Bistro Fries
Classic french fries, spicy tabasco aioli.




$6.75
04. Carpaccio of Beef
Thinly sliced raw beef, sweet red onions, capers, locatelli cheese, olive oil & mesclun greens.




$8.95
Crunchy Bites
Index
01. Asian Cabbage Salad
Shredded cabbage, chow mein noodles, carrots, pickled ginger, orange segments & tosted almonds, asian vinaigrette.




$7.95
02. Beet Salad
Beets, feta cheese, mixed greens with a honey dijon vinaigrette.




$8.95
03. Bistro Salad
Organic mesclun salad mix, with balsamic vinaigrette.




$7.00
03a. Bistro Salad
Organic mesclun salad mix, with balsamic vinaigrette.
with imported roquefort.




$8.50
04. Caesar Salad
A classic rendition with romaine hearts.




$7.95
05. Belgian Endive Salad
Belgian endive, walnuts, apples, orange segments & imported roquefort cheese.




$8.95
06. Goat Cheese Salad
French goat cheese baked over new potatoes, with organic greens & red onion vinaigrette.




$8.95
The Main Events
Index
01. Bittersweet Steak Sandwich
Caramelized bermuda onions, garlic parmesan toasted francese bread, served with bistro fries.




$12.95
02. Bittersweet Burger
1/3 pound hamburger, lettuce, red onion & pickle, served with bistro fries.




$7.50
03. Meatball Sandwich
Housemade meatballs in bolognese sauce served on potato bun & topped with mozzarella cheese, served with bistro fries.




$9.50
04. Chipotle Chicken Sandwich
Chipotle blackened chicken breast, served on francese bread, honey dijon creme friche, served with bistro fries.




$8.75
05. Cheese Mac-N-Cheese
A delicious combination of cheddar, jack, american, manchego & parmesan cheeses topped with an herbed panko crust.




$15.00
06. Dads Special Meatballs & Pasta (A Stacy Favorite!)
Our rendition of a classic: bolognese & polpettine sauces with beef and pork.




$17.95
07. Seafood Puttanesca
Fettuccini pasta, prawns, clams, calamari, assorted fish, tomatoes, garlic, shallots, crushed red pepper flakes, capers herbs & red wine (a spicy dish) - available vegetarian, chicken or mild.




$19.95
08. Mushroom Pasta
Penne pasta tossed with exotic mushrooms, garlic, shallots, white wine, fresh herbs & parmesan cheese.




$16.95
09. Linguini & Clams
Linguini tossed with fresh clams, garlic, shallots, lemon, white wine, fresh herbs & roasted garlic butter.




$18.95
10. Tiger Prawn Pasta
Fettuccine pasta tossed with prawns, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, shallots & spinach, in a light white wine butter sauce.




$23.95
11. Steak Du Jour
Grilled steak of the moment, potato du jour & seasonal vegetables...A.Q. -- topped with sauteed exotic mushrooms add.. 4.95




$MP
12. "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 and saffron.




$23.95
13. Oak Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Apple calvados jus, garlic mashed potatoes & sauteed spinach.




$19.95
14. Garlic Chicken
Marinated grilled chicken breast, with a roasted garlic, shallot & lemon jus, au gratin potatoes & seasonal vegetables.




$17.95
15. Sauteed Veal Scallopine
Brandied wild mushroom sauce, au gratin potatoes & seasonal vegetables.




$23.95
Side Dishes
Index
01. Au gratin potatoes




$4.25
02. Roasted garlic mashed potatoes




$4.25
03. Seasonal Vegetables




$4.25
04. Sauteed garlic spinach




$4.25
Gourmet Gifts
Index
01. Herbed Olive Oil




$20.00
02. Pepper Mills



$55.00
$69.00
03. Cheese Grater




$16.00
04. 10 Year old balsamic vinegar




$15.00
05. Bittersweet logo baseball caps.




$16.00
Dessert Menu
Index
01. Lemon Napoleon
Filo dough crust, lemon custard & raspberry coulis.
Suggested Pairing: Bonny Doon Muscat canelli Vin de Glaciere.




$7.95
02. Vanilla Bean Cheese Cake
Mango & raspberry coulis.
Suggested Pairing : Grand Marnier




$7.95
03. Chocolate Walnut Bread Pudding
Calamelized banana cap, creme anglaise & bittersweet chocolate sauce.
Suggested Pairing : Graha's Vintage 1985 Port




$7.50
04. Classic Creme Brulee
Vanilla bean custard topped with caramelized vanilla sugar.
Suggested pairing: Grahams 20 Year-old Tawny Port.




$7.50
05. Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse
Served in a florentine cup, with creme anglaise & bittersweet chocolate sauce.
Suggested Pairing : Bonny Doon "Framboise"




$7.95
06. Warm Bread Pudding
Topped with toasted almonds & brandied raisins, creme anglaise & raspberry coulis.
Suggested Pairing: Chandon Red "Brandy"




$7.95
07. Chocolate Trio -
A sampling of 3 chocolate desserts, the chocolate mousse, an orange chocolate pate in a filo coconut crust & warm chocolate bread pudding.
Suggested Pairing : Grahams Six Grapes Port.




$19.00
08. Sorbets
Our daily selections, served over fresh fruit.
Suggested Pairing : A Glass of Champagne.




$7.95
09. Ice Creams
Chocolate Jack Daniels, French Vanilla bean or espresso, served in a cookie tuile with bittersweet chocolate sauce & rasberry coulis.
Suggested Pairing : Special Bittersweet Coffee.




$8.95
After Dinner Coffees
Index
01. Special Bittersweet Coffee
Godiva chocolate liqueur, brandy, bittersweet chocolate sauce, fresh whipped cream & chocolate shavings.




$6.25
After Dinner Drinks
Index
01. Root Beer Float
Kahlua and galliano, blended with vanilla ice cream & a splash of cola.




$6.75
02. Frozen Grasshopper
Green creme de menthe & white creme de cacao, blended with vanilla ice cream.




$6.00
03. Iced Milky Way
Kahlua, frangelico, a shot of espresso & a splash of creme, served on ice.




$6.00
04. Nutty Nightcap
Frangelico & cuarentay tres with steamed milk.




$6.00
05. Adult Hot Chocolate
Served with peppermint schnapps & whipped cream.




$6.00
06. Hot Apple Pie
Tuaca, hot spiced apple cider & whipped cream.




$6.00
Coffees and Tea
(All coffees available regular or decaffeinated)
Index
01. Bittersweet Bistros Special Blend Coffee.




$2.00
02. Tazzina Espresso
(double/single)



$2.00
$2.75
03. Cappuccino
(double/single)



$2.75
$3.50
04. Cafe Latte
(double/single)



$3.25
$4.00
05. Mocha
(double/single)



$3.00
$3.75
06. Hot Chocolate




$2.50
07. Hot Tea




$2.00


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