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Bittersweet Bistro
787 Rio del Mar Blvd
Aptos, CA 95003
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(Menu items & prices subject to change without notice.)
Our Famous Desserts
Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse
served in a florentine cup, with crème anglaise & bittersweet chocolate sauce
- $20.50
Lemon Napoleon
filo dough crust, lemon custard & raspberry coulis
- $19.00
Dulce de Leche Cheesecake
caramel sauce & crème anglaise
- $18.50
Classic Crème Brûlée
$14.50
our version of a classic, vanilla bean custard & topped with caramelized sugar
Brownie Sundae
$20.50
housemade brownie, french vanilla ice cream, bittersweet chocolate sauce & candied walnuts
Banana Bread Pudding
$20.50
sauteed caramelized bananas with brown sugar & brandy: chocolate sauce, & housemade chocolate jack daniels ice cream
Sorbets
$18.50
our daily selections, served over fresh fruit
Ice Creams
$18.50
chocolate "Jack Daniels" or french vanilla bean: served in a cookie tuile with bittersweet chocolate sauce & raspberry coulis
Warm Bread Pudding
$18.50
topped with toasted almonds, brandied raisins, creme anglaise & raspberry coulis
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*
Chicken Scallion Taquitos
organic free range chicken, scallion, caramelized onion, potato & garlic; tomatillo-avocado salsa & siracha sour cream
- $14.00
Margaritta Pizzetta
MARGARITTA PIZZETTA - san marzano tomato sauce, extra virgin olive oil, basil & old-fashioned mozzarella
- $15.00
Mozzarella Arancini~
$11.00
spicy corn, mozzarella, parmigiana reggiano, marinara sauce & basil
Jalapeño Corn Bread
$6.00
fresh sweet local corn & candied jalapeños; chili-honey butter
Ahi Tostadas
$19.00
Ahi "Tostadas" ~ogarashi crusted ahi, avocado-apple mousse & pickled vegetables
Shrimp Dynamite
$20.00
crispy tempura shrimp tossed with a sweet-asian glaze, drizzled with sesame aioli, sesame seed & macadamia nuts
Happy Hour Drinks
TALK.EAT.DRINK.REPEAT
Draft Beers
$6.00Well Drinks
$6.00House Select Wines
$7.00Bittersweet Cocktail
$10.00
Hangar 1 lemon infused vodka, citron, lemon juice & simple syrup with a float of champagne, chilled & served with a sugared rim martini glass
The Goddaughter
$10.00
LunaSea Blue vodka, Violet's locally grown lavender- syrup, lemon juice served up with a sugar rim & topped with sparkling wine
Mandarin Cosmo ~ 10
$10.00
house infused orange vodka, lime, Cointreau & cranberry
Menu Prepared by Chef-Proprietor Thomas Vinolus. All fried items come in contact with gluten and almonds.
Menu Prepared by Chef-Proprietor Thomas Vinolus. All fried items come in contact with gluten and almonds.
SALADS
Pear Salad ~
$22.00
★ bosc pear, hazelnut, mesclun greens, orange, blue cheese, balsamic glaze & hazelnut vinaigrette
Garden Vegetable ~
$18.00
organic mesclun greens, garden vegetables, candied walnut, gorgonzola cheese & sherry vinaigrette
Goat Cheese
$18.00
warm panko crusted goat cheese, romaine, arugula, orange, apple, candied walnut & pomegranate vinaigrette
Ranch ~
$18.00
romaine, bacon, avocado, tomato, boursin cheese crostini; buttermilk herb dressing
Beet
$18.00
roasted beet, feta cheese, pickled bermuda onion, candied walnut, organic mesclun greens & honey-dijon vinaigrette
Just Greens ~
$10.00
organic mesclun greens & choice of dressing: sherry vinaigrette, ranch, or blue cheese
Caesar
$18.00
our rendition of a classic & shave parmesan reggiano add: marinated white anchovies 3.75
Entree Salad
make your salad entrée by adding your choice of: * bistro steak 42 Petite prawns 32 organic free-range chicken breast 32
*Asian Ahi Tuna Salad ~
$36.00
blackened seared ahi tuna, mesclun greens, red bell pepper, carrot, orange, almond, jicama, crispy wonton, mango-sake vinaigrette; soy mustard dipping sauce
~ Wood Fired Pizzettas ~
Meat Lovers
$32.00
Meat Lovers ~ 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
$27.50
Fungi exotic mushroom, caramelized onion, roasted garlic, goat cheese, topped with arugula & white truffle oil
Vegetarin
$28.50
Vegetarian ~ artichoke, sun-dried tomato, roasted garlic, mushroom, bermuda onion, san marzano tomato sauce & mozzarella topped with arugula
Pepperoni
$26.50
pepperoni, san marzano tomato sauce & mozzarella
The Italian ~
$27.50
house-made Italian sausage, roasted sweet pepper, bermuda onion, san marzano tomato sauce & mozzarella
Hawaiian ~
$28.50
hickory smoked ham, pineapple, san marzano tomato sauce & mozzarella
Bacon Chicken Ranch ~
$27.50
organic free-range chicken, bacon, roasted garlic, caramelized onion, sun-dried tomato, buttermilk herb dressing & mozzarella
~ Sandwiches & Burgers ~
-add bacon, mushroom, avocado, or caramelized onion, 4.5 each -add pepper jack, cheddar, swiss, american orall sandwiches served with bistro fries-substitute sweet potato fries, Caesar, or bistro side salad, 4.5 blue cheese, 4.5 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
*Bittersweet Burger ~
$20.00
⅓ pound angus beef patty
Garden Burger ~
$20.00
tomato, arugula & pickle
~ Starters & Shares ~
Housemade Focaccia Bread
$6.00
topped with sea salt & extra virgin olive oil; whipped butter • Sub sourdough or gluten free bread
Garlic Bread ~
$15.00
francese bread with our own roasted garlic spread & parmesan cheese
Burrata & Focaccia ~
$17.00
burrata cheese, "our" focaccia & local farmed honeycomb
Fried Brussels Sprouts
$21.00
brussels sprouts, bacon, walnuts; capers and italian parsley tossed in a spicy calabrian vinaigrette
★Arancini~
$17.50
risotto balls filled with roasted root vegetables, onions, garlic, smoked mozzarella & parmigiana reggiano served with marinara sauce & garlic aioli
Artesian Cheese Plate ~
$26.00
assorted cheeses, spiced walnuts, flatbread " bittersweet crackers" & crostinis, berries & honey glazed strawberries & fig jam
Ahi "Tostadas" ~
$26.00
togarashi crusted ahi, avocado-apple mousse & pickled vegetables
Steamers ~
$28.00
fresh clams in white wine, garlic, Calabrian chili, lemon & herb broth
Bistro Fries ~
$13.50
classic french fries, served with ancho chili mayo
Crispy Panko Crusted Calamari ~
$26.00
served with a spicy rémoulade
★Shrimp Dynamite ~
$28.00
crispy tempura shrimp tossed with a sweet-asian glaze, drizzled with sesame aioli, sesame seed & macadamia nuts
Stuffed Mushrooms
$18.50
filled with polenta, crème fraiche, parmesan cheese & fresh herbs
Sweet Potato Fries ~
$14.50
served with mango-chili aioli & ranch dressing
Chanterelles & Polenta
$26.00
crispy polenta triangles, forged wild golden chanterelles, caramelized onions, shallots, garlic; touch of butter & a drizzle of balsamic glaze
PASTA
Truffle Fettuccini
$31.00
fettuccini tossed, with roasted garlic, tartufata (black truffle & olive), spinach, caramelized onion, shallot, touch of cream & creme fraiche add: chicken ~ 10 sub: truffle gnocchi ~ 4
Meatball & Pasta ~
$31.00
linguini pasta, house made meatball & nonna's bolognese sauce
Cheese Ravioli ~
$31.00
sundried tomato & vodka sauce with a touch of cream
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
Pan Seared Scallops
$48.00
tartufata (black truffle) beurre blanc; sautéed garlic spinach & au gratin potatoes
*Sesame Seared Ahí Tuna ~
$49.00
soy mustard sauce; stir-fried julienne vegetables & mélange of rice
★ Halibut en Papillote ~
$49.00
sea bass, 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
Blackened Cod
$33.00
ginger – tangerine beurre blanc; sautéed garlic spinach & au gratin potatoes
Linguini & Clams ~
$36.00
fresh clams, garlic, shallot, lemon, white wine, fresh herbs & roasted garlic butter
Seafood Puttanesca
$45.00
prawns, clams, fish, tomatoes, garlic, shallot, calabrian chili, anchovy, capers, herbs & red wine served over fettuccini pasta (spicy)
Basil Parmesan Crusted Halibut
$49.00
roasted bell pepper beurre blanc; au gratin potatoes & sauteed garlic spinach
Strawberry – Chipotle Glazed King Salmon
$49.00
chili-garlic beurre blanc; mélange of jasmine, basmati & wild rice; stir-fried julienne vegetables
FROM THE LAND
*Filet Mignon ~ MP
$69.00
cabernet demi-glaçe; au gratin potatoes seasonal vegetables
*Coulotte Steak ~
$45.00
cabernet demi-glace; seasonal vegetables & au gratin potatoes
*Maple Soy Marinated Skirt Steak ~ MP
$54.00
cabernet sauvignon demi-glaçe; au gratin potatoes seasonal vegetables
Slow Braised Short Ribs
$41.00
we cook our short ribs slow and low until fork tender in a cabernet pan gravy, sautéed garlic spinach & au gratin potatoes
★ 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
$33.00
garlic aioli & fries
Mom's Meatloaf ~
$30.00
pan gravy, seasonal vegetables & au gratin potatoes
Chicken Parmesan ~
$32.00
topped with marinara & mozzarella; seasonal vegetables & au gratin potatoes
Chicken Piccata ~
$32.00
pan seared organic free-range chicken breast in white wine demi-glaçe, lemon & caper sauce; seasonal vegetables & au gratin potatoes
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.
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Cuisine
American - Contemporary
Mediterranean
Seafood
Steakhouse
Meals
Dinner
Lunch
Hours
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
3:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday:
3:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday:
3:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday:
3:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday:
3:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday:
3:00pm - 9:00pm
About Us
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.