Lady fingers soaked in housemade limoncello, lemon mascarpone mousse, topped with lemon curd, crème anglaise & amarena cherry sorbet
Seasonal Cobbler
$20.50
brandied sauteed seasonal fruit & french vanilla bean ice cream
Cookies and Cream Ricotta Cheesecake
$18.50
with a cookie crust and cookie crumbles
All prices listed on the menu are priced with a 3% discount for cash payment . A 3% convenience fee will be added to your bill when using a credit card for payment. Menu Prepared by Chef-Proprietor Thomas Vinolus. All fried items come in contact with gluten and almonds.
SAVORY BITES
Available with purchase of any beverage. *RESTRICTIONS APPLY*
MARGARITTA PIZZETTA
Margaritta Pizzetta- san marzano tomato sauce, extra virgin olive oil, basil & old-fashioned mozzarella
$15.00
MUSHROOM PIZZETTA
$15.00
Mushroom san marzano tomato sauce, exotic mushrooms, extra virgin olive oil & mozzarellasliced raw beef, capers, bermunda onion, dijon mustard, arugula & manchego cheese
ARUGULA PIZZETTA
$15.00
Arugula onion, roasted garlic & arugula, san marzano tomato sauce, extra virgin olive oil & mozzarella
Happy Hour Drinks
TALK.EAT.DRINK.REPEAT
Selected Beer
$5.00
Modelo
Basic Well Drinks
$5.00
House Select Wines
$5.00
Mini Martini- Cocktails ~ $5. each
$5.00
Mini Martini- Cocktails ~ $5. each Mini Margarita Smash - Mini Bittersweet Cocktail - -or - Mini Espresso Martini
DAILY HIGHWAY ENTREES
Introducing " The Highway Hour ". Tuesday -Sunday | 3:00-5:30 A new way to happy hour – skip the traffic and unwind early! Join us in our charming bar or on the beautiful, heated patio for an early evening escape. Enjoy specially priced cocktails, wines, beer and bites. Relax, take a moment, and make your detour a destination. It's the happiest way to beat the highway rush. Because sitting in traffic is overrated. Open for Dine-In service inside our Bar and on our covered, heated outdoor patio. Changes or Substitutions Kindly Denied. *RESTRICTIONS APPLY* All items are subject to availability. Not available for take -out.
Daily Special
Highway Entrée ~ $15 TUESDAY – TACOS - ( 3 ) WEDNESDAY – PASTA SPECIAL THURSDAY – SLIDERS ( 3 ) FRIDAY – FISH FRY SATURDAY - SELECTED PIZZETTA SUNDAY – CHEF'S SELECTED COMFORT FOOD with Purchase of Any Beverage - Dine in Only - Changes or Substitutions Kindly Denied "RESTRICTIONS APPLY" THE HIGHWAY HOUR available in the Bar & Patio Only All orders must be in by 5:40pm
Menu Prepared by Chef-Proprietor Thomas Vinolus. All fried items come in contact with gluten and almonds.
sundried tomato & vodka sauce with a touch of cream
Meatball & Pasta
$32.00
linguini pasta, house made meatball & nonna's bolognese sauce
Basil-Pesto Fettuccini
$32.00
fettuccini tossed with basil- walnut pesto, roasted garlic, sundried tomato, summer squashes, shallot & touch of creme
From the Sea
Classic Bittersweet Paella
$49.00
saffron infused rice with fresh fish, prawns, clams, chicken, spanish chorizo sausage, sweet pepper, tomato, green beans & garlic
Basil-Pesto Crusted Halibut
$49.00
locally caught halibut; roasted red pepper beurre blanc, au gratin potatoes & sautéed garlic spinach
Sesame Seared Ahí Tuna*
$49.00
soy mustard sauce; stir-fried julienne vegetables & mélange of rice
Halibut en Papillote
$49.00
baked in parchment paper over a bed of spinach, tomato, zucchini, yellow squash, kalamata olives, roasted bell pepper, exotic mushrooms, artichoke, fresh herbs, garlic, shallots & EV olive oil
prawns, clams, fish, tomatoes, garlic, shallot, calabrian chili, anchovy, capers, herbs & red wine served over fettuccini pasta (spicy)
From the Land
Coulotte Steak*
$45.00
cabernet demi-glaçe; au gratin potatoes & seasonal vegetables
Slow Braised Short Ribs
$43.00
we cook our short ribs slow and low until fork tender in a cabernet pan gravy, sautéed garlic spinach & au gratin potatoes
Petite Filet Mignon
$54.00
medallions of petite filet, cabernet demi-glaçe; au gratin potatoes & seasonal vegetables
Beef Stroganoff
$49.00
sautéed filet tips, exotic mushroom, caramelized onion, garlic, spinach, crème fraîche, white wine, brandy, fresh herb & sour cream served over fettuccini pasta
Steak & Frites
$34.00
garlic aioli & fries
Grilled Pork Loin
$32.00
apple, bacon gravy; sautéed garlic spinach & au gratin potatoes
Mom's Meatloaf
$31.00
pan gravy, seasonal vegetables & au gratin potatoes
Organic Chicken Parmesan
$33.00
topped with marinara & mozzarella; seasonal vegetables & au gratin potatoes
Organic Chicken Piccata
$33.00
pan seared organic free-range chicken breast in white wine demi-glaçe, lemon & caper sauce; seasonal vegetables & au gratin potatoes
*Maple Soy Marinated Skirt Steak ~
$54.00
cabernet demi-glaçe; au gratin potatoes & seasonal vegetables
Salad
Bittersweet Blue Salad
$22.00
romaine, bacon, tomato, pickled red onion, avocado, blue cheese crumbles, garlic croutons and a creamy blue cheese dressing
50 pounds of fresh onions go into making this delectable rendition of a french classic; simmered with garlic in a house made beef stock; gruyere cheese & crostini
Wood Fired Pizzettas
Meat Lovers
$33.00
italian sausage, pepperoni, hickory smoked ham, bacon, san marzano tomato sauce & mozzarella
Margherita
$24.00
san marzano tomato sauce, extra virgin olive oil, basil & old-fashioned mozzarella
Fungi
$28.00
exotic mushroom, caramelized onion, roasted garlic, goat cheese, topped with arugula & white truffle oil
Vegetarian
$29.00
artichoke, sun-dried tomato, roasted garlic, mushroom, bermuda onion, san marzano tomato sauce & mozzarella topped with arugula
Pepperoni
$27.00
pepperoni, san marzano tomato sauce & mozzarella
The Italian
$28.00
house-made Italian sausage, roasted sweet pepper, bermuda onion, san marzano tomato sauce & mozzarella
Hawaiian
$29.00
hickory smoked ham, pineapple, san marzano tomato sauce & mozzarella
All sandwiches served with bistro fries. Substitute sweet potato fries, Caesar, or bistro side salad, $4.50. Add bacon, mushroom, avocado, or caramelized onion, $4.50 each. Add pepper jack, cheddar, swiss, american or blue cheese, $4.50 each. Gluten free bun ~ $2.75
Crunchy Chicken Sandwich
$25.00
organic free range chicken breast rolled in a crunchy sesame, almond and corn crust, & ancho chili mayo on a ciabatta roll
Recognized by locals as one of the top restaurants in Aptos and Santa Cruz County, Bittersweet Bistro offers an American Bistro Cuisine style dinner menu with Mediterranean influences. Outstanding dessert menu and an award-winning wine list are served in a casual, relaxed atmosphere.