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787 Rio Del Mar Blvd.,
Aptos, CA 95003 |
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(831) 662-9799 |
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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 |
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| 01a. Oysters Rockefeller |
Served raw with cocktail sauce |
$11.95 |
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| 02. Pizzas of the Evening |
Fresh Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella Cheese or Prosciutto, Caramelized Onion, Apple, Gorgonzola & Mozzarella |
$10.00 |
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| 03. Applewood Roasted Potato Skins |
Stuffed with pepper jack cheese & bacon, topped with chipotle sour cream & salsa fresca |
$9.00 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 06. Applewood Roasted Artichoke |
Extra large Castroville artichoke, marinated in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic & herbs, lemons aioli |
$9.00 |
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| 07. Chinese Long Beans |
Tempura dipped long beans served with a spicy soy-ginger dipping sauce |
$8.00 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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Entrees Specials Change Nightly
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| 01. Pan Seared Local Sand Dabs |
White wine, lemon, shallot & caper sauce, au gratin potatoes & seasonal vegetables |
$23.95 |
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| 02. Smoked Salmon Encrusted California Halibut |
Horseradish-chive creme fraiche, au gratin potatoes & seasonal vegetables |
$23.95 |
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| 03. Baby Back Ribs |
Hawaiian barbecued pork ribs served with coleslaw & french fries |
$27.00 |
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| 04. Grilled Local King Salmon |
Spicy sambal apricot glaze, melange of jasmine, basmati & wild rice served with stir fried julienne vegetables |
$23.95 |
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| 05. Grilled Pacific Swordfish |
Sun-dried tomato & basil pesto beurre blanc, served with tomato risotto & sauteed arugula |
$25.00 |
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| 06. Grilled Pepper Crusted New York Steak |
Sun-dried tomato & basil pesto beurre blanc, served with tomato risotto & sauteed arugula |
$28.00 |
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| 07. Blackened Ahi Tuna (Sushi Quality) |
Soy-mustard sauce, melange of jasmine, basmati & wild rice served with stir-fried julienne vegetables |
$27.00 |
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| 08. Grilled Lamb Noisettes |
Rosemary-cabernet demi glace, caramelized onion rissole potato & sauteed spinach |
$30.00 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 11. Seared Duck Breast |
Roasted garlic demi glace, au gratin potatoes & seasoneal vegetables |
$27.00 |
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| 12. Miso Glazed Halibut |
Wasabi creme fraiche & soy glaze, melange of jasmine, basmati & wild rice served with a crispy vegetable nori roll |
$23.95 |
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All pizzettas half price from 3:00-6:00 p.m.
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| 01. Greek Pizzetta |
Feta cheese, sun dried tomatoes, roasted garlic & kalamata olives |
$9.95 |
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| 02. Pepperoni Pizzetta |
Hobbs pepperoni, pizziola sauce & mozzarella cheese |
$9.95 |
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| 03. Mushroom Pizzetta |
Exotic mushrooms, caramelized onions, manchego cheese & truffle oil |
$9.95 |
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| 04. Roasted Garlic |
Roasted head of garlic, topped with olive oil, balsamic glaze & served with crostinis |
$3.25 |
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| 05. Stuffed Mushrooms |
Filled with polenta, creme fraiche & fresh herbs, topped with parmesan cheese |
$9.00 |
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| 06. Garlic Bread |
Francese bread, topped with our own roasted garlic herb spread & reggiano cheese |
$7.00 |
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| 01. Spicy Buffalo Wings |
Our rendition of a classic, jumbo chicken drumettes, housemade pepper sauce, vegetable crudite & creamy blue cheese dressing |
$9.95 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 04. "Steamers" |
Fresh clams simmered in white wine, garlic crushed red pepper flakes, lemon and herb broth |
$13.95 |
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| 01. Grilled Prawn "Martini" |
Skewered prawns, organic mesclun greens & cocktail sauce |
$10.50 |
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| 02. Crispy Monterey Bay Calamari |
Served with a spicy remoulade (a fancy tartar sauce) |
$9.95 |
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| 03. Bistro Fries |
Classic french fries, spicy tabasco aioli |
$6.75 |
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| 04. Carpaccio of Beef |
Thinly sliced raw beef, sweet red onions, capers, locatelli cheese, olive oil & mesclun greens |
$8.95 |
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| 01. Asian Cabbage Salad |
Shredded cabbage, chow mein noodles, carrots, pickled ginger, orange segments & tosted almonds, asian vinaigrette |
$7.95 |
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| 02. Beet Salad |
Beets, feta cheese, mixed greens with a honey dijon vinaigrette |
$8.95 |
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| 03. Bistro Salad |
Organic mesclun salad mix, with balsamic vinaigrette |
$7.00 |
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| 03a. Bistro Salad |
Organic mesclun salad mix, with balsamic vinaigrette
with imported roquefort |
$8.50 |
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| 04. Caesar Salad |
A classic rendition with romaine hearts |
$7.95 |
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| 05. Belgian Endive Salad |
Belgian endive, walnuts, apples, orange segments & imported roquefort cheese |
$8.95 |
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| 06. Goat Cheese Salad |
French goat cheese baked over new potatoes, with organic greens & red onion vinaigrette |
$8.95 |
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| 01. Bittersweet Steak Sandwich |
Caramelized bermuda onions, garlic parmesan toasted francese bread, served with bistro fries |
$12.95 |
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| 02. Bittersweet Burger |
1/3 pound hamburger, lettuce, red onion & pickle, served with bistro fries |
$7.50 |
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| 03. Meatball Sandwich |
Housemade meatballs in bolognese sauce served on potato bun & topped with mozzarella cheese, served with bistro fries |
$9.50 |
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| 04. Chipotle Chicken Sandwich |
Chipotle blackened chicken breast, served on francese bread, honey dijon creme friche, served with bistro fries |
$8.75 |
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| 05. Cheese Mac-N-Cheese |
A delicious combination of cheddar, jack, american, manchego & parmesan cheeses topped with an herbed panko crust |
$15.00 |
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| 06. Dads Special Meatballs & Pasta (A Stacy Favorite!) |
Our rendition of a classic: bolognese & polpettine sauces with beef and pork |
$17.95 |
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| 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 |
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| 08. Mushroom Pasta |
Penne pasta tossed with exotic mushrooms, garlic, shallots, white wine, fresh herbs & parmesan cheese |
$16.95 |
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| 09. Linguini & Clams |
Linguini tossed with fresh clams, garlic, shallots, lemon, white wine, fresh herbs & roasted garlic butter |
$18.95 |
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| 10. Tiger Prawn Pasta |
Fettuccine pasta tossed with prawns, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, shallots & spinach, in a light white wine butter sauce |
$23.95 |
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| 11. Steak Du Jour |
Grilled steak of the moment, potato du jour & seasonal vegetables...A.Q. -- topped with sauteed exotic mushrooms add.. 4.95 |
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| 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 |
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| 13. Oak Roasted Pork Tenderloin |
Apple calvados jus, garlic mashed potatoes & sauteed spinach |
$19.95 |
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| 14. Garlic Chicken |
Marinated grilled chicken breast, with a roasted garlic, shallot & lemon jus, au gratin potatoes & seasonal vegetables |
$17.95 |
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| 15. Sauteed Veal Scallopine |
Brandied wild mushroom sauce, au gratin potatoes & seasonal vegetables |
$23.95 |
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| 01. Au gratin potatoes |
$4.25 |
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| 02. Roasted garlic mashed potatoes |
$4.25 |
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| 03. Seasonal Vegetables |
$4.25 |
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| 04. Sauteed garlic spinach |
$4.25 |
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| 01. Herbed Olive Oil |
$20.00 |
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| 04. 10 Year old balsamic vinegar |
$15.00 |
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| 05. Bittersweet logo baseball caps. |
$16.00 |
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| 01. Lemon Napoleon |
Filo dough crust, lemon custard & raspberry coulis.
Suggested Pairing: Bonny Doon Muscat canelli Vin de Glaciere |
$7.95 |
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| 02. Vanilla Bean Cheese Cake |
Mango & raspberry coulis
Suggested Pairing : Grand Marnier |
$7.95 |
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| 03. Chocolate Walnut Bread Pudding |
Calamelized banana cap, creme anglaise & bittersweet chocolate sauce
Suggested Pairing : Graha's Vintage 1985 Port |
$7.50 |
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| 04. Classic Creme Brulee |
Vanilla bean custard topped with caramelized vanilla sugar
Suggested pairing: Grahams 20 Year-old Tawny Port |
$7.50 |
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| 05. Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse |
Served in a florentine cup, with creme anglaise & bittersweet chocolate sauce
Suggested Pairing : Bonny Doon "Framboise" |
$7.95 |
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| 06. Warm Bread Pudding |
Topped with toasted almonds & brandied raisins, creme anglaise & raspberry coulis.
Suggested Pairing: Chandon Red "Brandy" |
$7.95 |
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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 |
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| 08. Sorbets |
Our daily selections, served over fresh fruit
Suggested Pairing : A Glass of Champagne |
$7.95 |
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| 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 |
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| 01. Special Bittersweet Coffee |
Godiva chocolate liqueur, brandy, bittersweet chocolate sauce, fresh whipped cream & chocolate shavings |
$6.25 |
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| 01. Root Beer Float |
Kahlua and galliano, blended with vanilla ice cream & a splash of cola |
$6.75 |
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| 02. Frozen Grasshopper |
Green creme de menthe & white creme de cacao, blended with vanilla ice cream |
$6.00 |
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| 03. Iced Milky Way |
Kahlua, frangelico, a shot of espresso & a splash of creme, served on ice |
$6.00 |
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| 04. Nutty Nightcap |
Frangelico & cuarentay tres with steamed milk |
$6.00 |
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| 05. Adult Hot Chocolate |
Served with peppermint schnapps & whipped cream |
$6.00 |
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| 06. Hot Apple Pie |
Tuaca, hot spiced apple cider & whipped cream |
$6.00 |
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All coffees available regular or decaffeinated
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| 01. Bittersweet Bistros Special Blend Coffee |
$2.00 |
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| 02. Tazzina Espresso |
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$2.00 |
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| 03. Cappuccino |
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$2.75 |
$3.50 |
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| 04. Cafe Latte |
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$3.25 |
$4.00 |
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| 05. Mocha |
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$3.00 |
$3.75 |
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