Bittersweet Bistro

787 Rio del Mar Blvd

Aptos, CA 95003

(831) 662-9799

Business Hours:

Sunday:	02:00pm to 09:00pm
Monday:	Closed
Tuesday:	Closed
Wednesday:	02:00pm to 09:00pm
Thursday:	02:00pm to 09:00pm
Friday:	02:00pm to 09:00pm
Saturday:	02:00pm to 09:00pm

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Product: house made vanilla bean ice cream bittersweet chocolate sauce & toasted coconut - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — house made vanilla bean ice cream bittersweet chocolate sauce & toasted coconut

Product: crunchy sesame, almond & corn crusted asparagus served with yuza japanese mayo - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — crunchy sesame, almond & corn crusted asparagus served with yuza japanese mayo

Product: topped with buttermilk-herb dressing, garlic confit, heirloom tomato, pickled red onion & fried capers - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — topped with buttermilk-herb dressing, garlic confit, heirloom tomato, pickled red onion & fried capers

Product: oriental soy mustard sauce - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — oriental soy mustard sauce

Product: tartufata (black truffle) beurre blanc - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — tartufata (black truffle) beurre blanc

Product: chili-garlic beurre blanc - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — chili-garlic beurre blanc

Product: saffron infused paella rice with assorted fresh fish, prawns, calamari, clams, chicken, spanish chorizo sausage, sweet pepper, tomato, green beans & garlic - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — saffron infused paella rice with assorted fresh fish, prawns, calamari, clams, chicken, spanish chorizo sausage, sweet pepper, tomato, green beans & garlic

Product: roasted beets, feta, pickled bermuda onion, candied walnuts, organic mesclun greens & honey dijon vinaigrette - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — roasted beets, feta, pickled bermuda onion, candied walnuts, organic mesclun greens & honey dijon vinaigrette

Product: cabernet demi glace - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — cabernet demi glace

Product: organic free range chicken, scallion, caramelized onion, potato & garlic - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — organic free range chicken, scallion, caramelized onion, potato & garlic

Product: fettuccine pasta, roasted garlic, basil pesto, squash, sun dried tomato, shallot & crème fraîche - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — fettuccine pasta, roasted garlic, basil pesto, squash, sun dried tomato, shallot & crème fraîche

Product: spicy soy dipping sauce - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — spicy soy dipping sauce

Product: crispy parmesan crusted portabella mushrooms; truffled garlic aioli - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — crispy parmesan crusted portabella mushrooms; truffled garlic aioli

Product: Tahitian Vanilla French Toast, 2 Eggs, Choice of Meat - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — Tahitian Vanilla French Toast, 2 Eggs, Choice of Meat

Product: black mission figs, hazelnut, mesclun greens, orange, point reyes blue cheese - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — black mission figs, hazelnut, mesclun greens, orange, point reyes blue cheese

Product: lettuce, american cheese, tomato & special sauce - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — lettuce, american cheese, tomato & special sauce

Product: rustic san marzano tomato sauce, abruzzese salami, burrata cheese, roasted garlic, oil cured olives & basil - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — rustic san marzano tomato sauce, abruzzese salami, burrata cheese, roasted garlic, oil cured olives & basil

Product: mango-chili aioli & ranch dressing - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — mango-chili aioli & ranch dressing

Product: hot coppa, apple, roasted garlic, bermuda onion, gorgonzola, smoked mozzarella & cotija cheeses; topped with baby arugula & white truffle honey - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — hot coppa, apple, roasted garlic, bermuda onion, gorgonzola, smoked mozzarella & cotija cheeses; topped with baby arugula & white truffle honey

Product: free range chicken breast, mesclun greens, jicama, red pepper, orange, carrot, almond, crispy noodles & a mango-sake vinaigrette - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — free range chicken breast, mesclun greens, jicama, red pepper, orange, carrot, almond, crispy noodles & a mango-sake vinaigrette

Product: roasted red pepper beurre blanc - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — roasted red pepper beurre blanc

Product: Classic Beef - lettuce, american cheese, tomato & special sauce - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — Classic Beef - lettuce, american cheese, tomato & special sauce

Product: pan gravy, garlic mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables. Changes or Substitutions Kindly Denied on Nightly Nibbles. - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — pan gravy, garlic mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables. Changes or Substitutions Kindly Denied on Nightly Nibbles.

Product: italian sausage, pepperoni, ham, bacon, abruzzese salami, san marzano tomato sauce & mozzarella - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — italian sausage, pepperoni, ham, bacon, abruzzese salami, san marzano tomato sauce & mozzarella

Product: sautéed filet tips with exotic mushroom, spinach, garlic, caramelized onion, white wine, brandy & sour cream served over fettuccine pasta - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — sautéed filet tips with exotic mushroom, spinach, garlic, caramelized onion, white wine, brandy & sour cream served over fettuccine pasta

Product: impossible meatless burger patty, garlic-cilantro aioli, sprouts, tomato, jack cheese & crispy bermuda onions on a pretzel bun - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — impossible meatless burger patty, garlic-cilantro aioli, sprouts, tomato, jack cheese & crispy bermuda onions on a pretzel bun

Product: beet-lentil, feta & walnut salad curried quinoa & almond salad, hummus, marinated olives, garlic confit - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — beet-lentil, feta & walnut salad curried quinoa & almond salad, hummus, marinated olives, garlic confit

Product: spiced rum, lime juice & ginger beer - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — spiced rum, lime juice & ginger beer

Product: san marzano tomato sauce, exotic mushroom & mozzarella cheese - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — san marzano tomato sauce, exotic mushroom & mozzarella cheese

Product: baked cornbread, candied jalapeño and J&C cheese - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — baked cornbread, candied jalapeño and J&C cheese

Product: 1/3 pound angus beef patty, topped with pepper jack cheese, bacon, avocado, tomato, lettuce, pickle, crispy onion rings & special sauce - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — 1/3 pound angus beef patty, topped with pepper jack cheese, bacon, avocado, tomato, lettuce, pickle, crispy onion rings & special sauce

Product: pasta baked with gorgonzola, ricotta & parmesan cheeses with spinach, garlic &amp - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — pasta baked with gorgonzola, ricotta & parmesan cheeses with spinach, garlic &amp

Product: brussels sprouts, bacon, walnuts, capers & italian parsley tossed in a spicy calabrian vinaigrette - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — brussels sprouts, bacon, walnuts, capers & italian parsley tossed in a spicy calabrian vinaigrette

Product: curried quinoa, spinach, brussel sprouts, maple roasted butternut squash, dried cranberries, apple, candied walnuts & spiced cider vinaigrette - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — curried quinoa, spinach, brussel sprouts, maple roasted butternut squash, dried cranberries, apple, candied walnuts & spiced cider vinaigrette

Product: black mission figs, caramelized onion, roasted garlic, hoisin sauce, smoked mozzarella & gorgonzola cheeses - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — black mission figs, caramelized onion, roasted garlic, hoisin sauce, smoked mozzarella & gorgonzola cheeses

Product: sliced raw wagyu beef, shaved manchego cheese, capers, red onions, arugula, dijon mustard & EVO oil - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — sliced raw wagyu beef, shaved manchego cheese, capers, red onions, arugula, dijon mustard & EVO oil

Product: hearts of romaine, bacon, avocado, marinated tomato, garlic croutons & classic ranch dressing - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — hearts of romaine, bacon, avocado, marinated tomato, garlic croutons & classic ranch dressing

Product: tangerine-ginger beurre blanc - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — tangerine-ginger beurre blanc

Product: roasted red pepper beurre blanc: au gratin potatoes & sautéed garlic spinach - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — roasted red pepper beurre blanc: au gratin potatoes & sautéed garlic spinach

Product: oven dried tomato, pine nut, shallot, garlic - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — oven dried tomato, pine nut, shallot, garlic

Product: our rendition of a classic lasagna layered with meatballs, sausage, pepperoni, béchamel sauce, ricotta, mozzarella & parmesan cheeses - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — our rendition of a classic lasagna layered with meatballs, sausage, pepperoni, béchamel sauce, ricotta, mozzarella & parmesan cheeses

Product: fig, caramelized onion, roasted garlic, hoisin sauce, smoked mozzarella & gorgonzola cheeses - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — fig, caramelized onion, roasted garlic, hoisin sauce, smoked mozzarella & gorgonzola cheeses

Product: crispy tempura white shrimp tossed with a sweet-asian glaze & drizzled with sesame aioli - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — crispy tempura white shrimp tossed with a sweet-asian glaze & drizzled with sesame aioli

Product: topped with marinara & mozzarella - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — topped with marinara & mozzarella

Product: apple compote - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — apple compote

Product: caramelized bermuda onion, garlic-parmesan toasted francese bread - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — caramelized bermuda onion, garlic-parmesan toasted francese bread

Product: warm panko crusted goat cheese, romaine, arugula, orange, apple, candied walnut & pomegranate vinaigrette - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — warm panko crusted goat cheese, romaine, arugula, orange, apple, candied walnut & pomegranate vinaigrette

Product: spicy rémoulade - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — spicy rémoulade

Product: pineapple-jicama salsa - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — pineapple-jicama salsa

Product: fresh clams, garlic, shallot, lemon, white wine, fresh herbs & roasted garlic butter - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — fresh clams, garlic, shallot, lemon, white wine, fresh herbs & roasted garlic butter

Product: fettuccini, prawns, clams, calamari, assorted fish, tomatoes, garlic, shallot, calabrian chili, anchovy, capers, herbs & red wine (a spicy dish) - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — fettuccini, prawns, clams, calamari, assorted fish, tomatoes, garlic, shallot, calabrian chili, anchovy, capers, herbs & red wine (a spicy dish)

Product: ham, bacon, carnitas, pancetta, spicy san marzano tomato sauce, calabrian chili, smoked mozzarella & pineapple - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — ham, bacon, carnitas, pancetta, spicy san marzano tomato sauce, calabrian chili, smoked mozzarella & pineapple

Product: brussel sprouts, pancetta, rustic san marzano tomato sauce, roasted garlic, black olives, old fashioned mozzarella & calabrian chili oil - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — brussel sprouts, pancetta, rustic san marzano tomato sauce, roasted garlic, black olives, old fashioned mozzarella & calabrian chili oil

Product: two of each: classic sliders & chicken scallion taquitos; small portions of our crispy monterey bay calamari & sweet potato fries - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — two of each: classic sliders & chicken scallion taquitos; small portions of our crispy monterey bay calamari & sweet potato fries

Product: fresh clams simmered in white wine, garlic, calabrian chili, lemon & herb broth - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — fresh clams simmered in white wine, garlic, calabrian chili, lemon & herb broth

Product: cabernet demi-glace, crispy bermuda onions, au gratin potatoes & seasonal vegetables - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — cabernet demi-glace, crispy bermuda onions, au gratin potatoes & seasonal vegetables

Product: house made vanilla bean ice cream, pound cake topped with a honey drizzle & macadamia nuts - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — house made vanilla bean ice cream, pound cake topped with a honey drizzle & macadamia nuts

Product: Chocalate Walnut Bread Pudding - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — Chocalate Walnut Bread Pudding

Product: local organic blackberries, house made french vanilla ice cream & crème anglaise - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — local organic blackberries, house made french vanilla ice cream & crème anglaise

Product: tender morsels of lamb & steak in a cabernet pan gravy with parsnips, rutabagas & turnips - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — tender morsels of lamb & steak in a cabernet pan gravy with parsnips, rutabagas & turnips

Product: roasted root vegetables, exotic mushrooms, carnaroli rice, garlic, shallots, truffle oil & parmesan cheese - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — roasted root vegetables, exotic mushrooms, carnaroli rice, garlic, shallots, truffle oil & parmesan cheese

Product: mélange of sweet melons, galia, golden kiss, sharlyn & watermelon - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — mélange of sweet melons, galia, golden kiss, sharlyn & watermelon

Product: pluot (cross between plum & apricot), caramelized onion, roasted garlic, gorgonzola, smoked mozzarella - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — pluot (cross between plum & apricot), caramelized onion, roasted garlic, gorgonzola, smoked mozzarella

Product: Bittersweet Bistro's hawaiian BBQ sauce - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — Bittersweet Bistro's hawaiian BBQ sauce

Product: we cook our osso bucco slow & low 20 hours until fork tender in a cabernet pan gravy - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — we cook our osso bucco slow & low 20 hours until fork tender in a cabernet pan gravy

Product: creamy combination of artichokes, crayfish, fresh herbs & carameized onion,topped with swiss cheese & baked in our wood fired oven - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — creamy combination of artichokes, crayfish, fresh herbs & carameized onion,topped with swiss cheese & baked in our wood fired oven

Product: pancetta, sweet pepper, kalamata olive, smoked mozzarella, roasted garlic, and pizziola sauce - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — pancetta, sweet pepper, kalamata olive, smoked mozzarella, roasted garlic, and pizziola sauce

Product: Chocolate Chocolate Cake - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — Chocolate Chocolate Cake

Product: roasted garlic, toasted baquette, arugula, balsamic fig reduction & truffle honey - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — roasted garlic, toasted baquette, arugula, balsamic fig reduction & truffle honey

Product: linguini, classic bolognese & mom's meatballs - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — linguini, classic bolognese & mom's meatballs

Product: cherry tomato, cucumber, fresh mozzarella, croutons, pickled radish & bermuda onion, picholine olive, arugula, basil, sun dried tomato - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — cherry tomato, cucumber, fresh mozzarella, croutons, pickled radish & bermuda onion, picholine olive, arugula, basil, sun dried tomato

Product: Lemon Napoleon - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — Lemon Napoleon

Product: heirloom tomato, fresh mozzarella, organic mesclun greens, croutons, marinated olives, basil oil & balsamic glaze - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — heirloom tomato, fresh mozzarella, organic mesclun greens, croutons, marinated olives, basil oil & balsamic glaze

Product: pulled pork, bbq sauce, caramelized onion, smoked mozzarella, apple & candied jalapeño - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — pulled pork, bbq sauce, caramelized onion, smoked mozzarella, apple & candied jalapeño

Product: romaine, blackened steak, tomato, avocado, jicama, housemade croutons, crispy onion strings, gorgonzola & blue cheese dressing - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — romaine, blackened steak, tomato, avocado, jicama, housemade croutons, crispy onion strings, gorgonzola & blue cheese dressing

Product: belgian endive, apple, orange, candied walnuts, point reyes blue cheese & balsamic herb vinaigrette - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — belgian endive, apple, orange, candied walnuts, point reyes blue cheese & balsamic herb vinaigrette

Product: pan gravy - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — pan gravy

Product: filled with polenta, crème fraîche, parmesan cheese & fresh herbs - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — filled with polenta, crème fraîche, parmesan cheese & fresh herbs

Product: char siu bbq pork, tofu, mushrooms, bok choy, carrots, scallions & egg in a dashi chili soy broth - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — char siu bbq pork, tofu, mushrooms, bok choy, carrots, scallions & egg in a dashi chili soy broth

Product: hanger 1 lemon vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, float of sparkling wine served up with a sugar rim - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — hanger 1 lemon vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, float of sparkling wine served up with a sugar rim

Product: summer tomato, fresh mozzarella, marinated olives, basil, mesclun greens, avocado, croutons - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — summer tomato, fresh mozzarella, marinated olives, basil, mesclun greens, avocado, croutons

Product: carnitas, ranchero sauce, mozzarella, j&c cheese, jalapeño, black bean, salsa fresca
& sriracha sour cream - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — carnitas, ranchero sauce, mozzarella, j&c cheese, jalapeño, black bean, salsa fresca & sriracha sour cream

Product: pan seared organic free-range chicken breast - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — pan seared organic free-range chicken breast

Product: potato encrusted cod, smoked tomato beurre blanc - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — potato encrusted cod, smoked tomato beurre blanc

Product: tomato, arugula, bermuda onion, pickle & vegan smoked paprika, aioli served with a small garden salad (a vegan's delight) - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — tomato, arugula, bermuda onion, pickle & vegan smoked paprika, aioli served with a small garden salad (a vegan's delight)

Product: classic buffalo style spicy chicken wings & vegetable crudités - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — classic buffalo style spicy chicken wings & vegetable crudités

Product: 1/3 pound black angus beef patty - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — 1/3 pound black angus beef patty

Product: Chocolate Mousse - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — Chocolate Mousse

Product: 50 pounds of fresh onions go into making this delectable rendition of a french classic - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — 50 pounds of fresh onions go into making this delectable rendition of a french classic

Product: summer tomato, fresh mozzarella, marinated olives, basil, mesclun greens, croutons, EVO2 - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — summer tomato, fresh mozzarella, marinated olives, basil, mesclun greens, croutons, EVO2

Product: san marzano tomato sauce, basil & old fashioned mozzarella - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — san marzano tomato sauce, basil & old fashioned mozzarella

Product: caramelized onion, roasted garlic, grapes, gorgonzola, smoked mozzarella - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — caramelized onion, roasted garlic, grapes, gorgonzola, smoked mozzarella

Product: clams, italian sausage, pancetta, spanish chorizo, garlic, shallots, calabrian chili, tomato concassé, pernod and a touch of marinara - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — clams, italian sausage, pancetta, spanish chorizo, garlic, shallots, calabrian chili, tomato concassé, pernod and a touch of marinara

Product: dungeness crab, organic mesculin greens - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — dungeness crab, organic mesculin greens

Product: warm goat & ricotta cheesecake, new potato crust, organic spring mix, caramelized red onion vinaigrette, potato spikes & marinated tomato - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — warm goat & ricotta cheesecake, new potato crust, organic spring mix, caramelized red onion vinaigrette, potato spikes & marinated tomato

Product: organic free range chicken breast, crunchy sesame, almond, corn crust & ancho chili mayo on a ciabatta roll - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — organic free range chicken breast, crunchy sesame, almond, corn crust & ancho chili mayo on a ciabatta roll

Product: mango-lime beurre blanc; mélange of jasmine, basmati & wild rice; stir-fried julienne vegetables - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — mango-lime beurre blanc; mélange of jasmine, basmati & wild rice; stir-fried julienne vegetables

Product: tuna, pineapple, avocado, shallot, macadamia nut, masago & jalapeño, sushi rice, mesclun greens & wonton crisps; spicy poke vinaigrette - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — tuna, pineapple, avocado, shallot, macadamia nut, masago & jalapeño, sushi rice, mesclun greens & wonton crisps; spicy poke vinaigrette

Product: ouse smoked pulled pork, bbq sauce, jalapeño jack cheese, house slaw, crunchy jalapeño & pickle - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — ouse smoked pulled pork, bbq sauce, jalapeño jack cheese, house slaw, crunchy jalapeño & pickle

Product: gorgonzola cabernet demi-glace - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — gorgonzola cabernet demi-glace

Product: chipotle blackened snapper, black bean, carrot, tomato, jicama, avocado, black olive, baby greens, spicy tortilla strips, J&C cheese - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — chipotle blackened snapper, black bean, carrot, tomato, jicama, avocado, black olive, baby greens, spicy tortilla strips, J&C cheese

Product: mesclun greens, red bell pepper, carrot, orange, almond, jicama, crispy noodle, mango-sake vinagrette & soy mustard dipping sauce - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — mesclun greens, red bell pepper, carrot, orange, almond, jicama, crispy noodle, mango-sake vinagrette & soy mustard dipping sauce

Product: we cook our short ribs slow and low for 24 hours until fork tender in a cabernet pan gravy - Bittersweet Bistro in Rio Del Mar - Aptos, CA American Restaurants — we cook our short ribs slow and low for 24 hours until fork tender in a cabernet pan gravy

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Dessert Menu

Our Famous Housemade Desserts
- Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse
  served in a florentine cup, with crème anglaise & bittersweet chocolate sauce
  
  $20.50
- Lemon Napoleon
  
  Rangpur Lime Napoleon
  filo dough crust, rangpur lime custard & raspberry coulis
  
  $19.00
- Dulce de Leche Cheesecake
  caramel sauce & crème anglaise
  
  $18.50
- Classic Crème Brûlée
  our version of a classic, vanilla bean custard & topped with caramelized sugar
  
  $14.50
- Brownie Sundae
  housemade brownie, french vanilla ice cream, bittersweet chocolate sauce & candied walnuts
  
  $20.50
- Banana Bread Pudding
  sauteed caramelized bananas with brown sugar & brandy: chocolate sauce, & housemade chocolate jack daniels ice cream
  
  $20.50
- Sorbets
  our daily selections, served over fresh fruit
  
  $18.50
- Ice Creams
  chocolate "Jack Daniels" or french vanilla bean: served in a cookie tuile with bittersweet chocolate sauce & raspberry coulis
  
  $18.50
- Warm Bread Pudding
  topped with toasted almonds, brandied raisins, creme anglaise & raspberry coulis
  
  $18.50
- ★Lemon Tiramisu
  Lady fingers soaked in housemade limoncello, lemon mascarpone mousse, topped with lemon curd, crème anglaise & amarena cherry sorbet
  
  $20.00
- Seasonal Cobbler
  brandied sauteed seasonal fruit & french vanilla bean ice cream
  
  $20.50
- Cookies and Cream Ricotta Cheesecake
  with a cookie crust and cookie crumbles
  
  $18.50

HIGHWAY HOUR

SAVORY BITES

Available with purchase of any beverage. *RESTRICTIONS APPLY*
- san marzano tomato sauce, exotic mushroom & mozzarella cheese
  
  MARGARITTA PIZZETTA
  Margaritta Pizzetta- san marzano tomato sauce, extra virgin olive oil, basil & old-fashioned mozzarella
  
  $15.00
- MUSHROOM PIZZETTA
  Mushroom san marzano tomato sauce, exotic mushrooms, extra virgin olive oil & mozzarellasliced raw beef, capers, bermunda onion, dijon mustard, arugula & manchego cheese
  
  $15.00
- ARUGULA PIZZETTA
  Arugula onion, roasted garlic & arugula, san marzano tomato sauce, extra virgin olive oil & mozzarella
  
  $15.00
Happy Hour Drinks

TALK.EAT.DRINK.REPEAT
- Selected Beer
  Modelo
  
  $5.00
- Basic Well Drinks
  
  $5.00
- House Select Wines
  
  $5.00
- Mini Martini- Cocktails ~ $5. each
  Mini Martini- Cocktails ~ $5. each Mini Margarita Smash - Mini Bittersweet Cocktail - -or - Mini Espresso Martini
  
  $5.00
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

Cocktails

Kids Menu

Doggie Menu

Dinner

Starters & Shares
- Beef Carpaccio*
  Sliced raw beef, capers, bermunda onion, dijon mustard, arugula & manchego cheese
  
  $24.00
- Chanterelle & Polenta
  crispy polenta triangles, forged wild golden chanterelles, caramelized onions, shallots, garlic; touch of butter & a drizzle of balsamic glaze
  
  $26.00
- ★Glazed Pork Belly
  glazed pork belly, apple gastrique & apple slaw
  
  $24.00
- Caviar Bumps
  caviar, crème fraiche; housemade brioche toast point (four bites per order)
  
  $24.00
- Shrimp Dynamite
  crispy tempura shrimp tossed with a sweet-asian glaze, drizzled with sesame aioli, sesame seed & macadamia nuts
  
  $28.00
- Ahi "Tostadas"*
  togarashi crusted ahi, avocado-apple mousse & pickled vegetables
  
  $26.00
- Steamers
  fresh clams in white wine, garlic, Calabrian chili, lemon & herb broth
  
  $28.00
- Crispy Panko Crusted Calamari
  served with a spicy rémoulade
  
  $26.00
- Tempura "Flat" Beans
  togarashi dusted crispy organic romano beans; spicy soy dipping sauce
  
  $21.00
- Fried Brussels Sprouts
  brussels sprouts, bacon, walnuts; capers and italian parsley tossed in a spicy calabrian vinaigrette
  
  $21.00
- Bistro Fries
  classic french fries, served with ancho chili mayo
  
  $14.00
- Stuffed Mushrooms
  filled with polenta, crème fraîche, parmesan cheese & fresh herbs
  
  $19.00
- Sweet Potato Fries
  served with mango-chili aioli & ranch dressing
  
  $15.00
- Housemade Focaccia Bread
  topped with our everything seasoning & extra virgin olive oil; whipped butter; Sub sourdough or gluten free bread
  
  $7.00
- Burrata & Focaccia
  "our everything focaccia", honeycomb, burrata cheese, garlic & sundried tomato oil, drizzled with balsamic glaze
  
  $17.00
- Garlic Bread
  francese bread with our own roasted garlic spread & parmesan cheese
  
  $15.00
Pasta

Add: organic chicken ~ $10. Sub: truffle gnocchi ~ $4
- Cheese Ravioli
  sundried tomato & vodka sauce with a touch of cream
  
  $32.00
- Meatball & Pasta
  linguini pasta, house made meatball & nonna's bolognese sauce
  
  $32.00
- Basil-Pesto Fettuccini
  fettuccini tossed with basil- walnut pesto, roasted garlic, sundried tomato, summer squashes, shallot & touch of creme
  
  $32.00
From the Sea
- Strawberry Chipotle Glazed King Salmon
  chili-garlic beurre blanc; mélange of jasmine, basmati & wild rice; stir-fried julienne vegetables
  
  $49.00
- Classic Bittersweet Paella
  saffron infused rice with fresh fish, prawns, clams, chicken, spanish chorizo sausage, sweet pepper, tomato, green beans & garlic
  
  $49.00
- Basil-Pesto Crusted Halibut
  locally caught halibut; roasted red pepper beurre blanc, au gratin potatoes & sautéed garlic spinach
  
  $49.00
- Sesame Seared Ahí Tuna*
  soy mustard sauce; stir-fried julienne vegetables & mélange of rice
  
  $49.00
- Halibut en Papillote
  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
  
  $49.00
- Pan Seared Scallops
  tartufata (black truffle) beurre blanc; sautéed garlic spinach & au gratin potatoes
  
  $48.00
- Blackened Cod
  ginger – plum beurre blanc; sautéed garlic spinach & au gratin potatoes
  
  $34.00
- Linguini & Clams
  fresh clams, garlic, shallot, lemon, white wine, fresh herbs & roasted garlic butter
  
  $36.00
- Seafood Puttanesca
  prawns, clams, fish, tomatoes, garlic, shallot, calabrian chili, anchovy, capers, herbs & red wine served over fettuccini pasta (spicy)
  
  $45.00
From the Land
- Coulotte Steak*
  cabernet demi-glaçe; au gratin potatoes & seasonal vegetables
  
  $45.00
- Slow Braised Short Ribs
  we cook our short ribs slow and low until fork tender in a cabernet pan gravy, sautéed garlic spinach & au gratin potatoes
  
  $43.00
- Petite Filet Mignon
  medallions of petite filet, cabernet demi-glaçe; au gratin potatoes & seasonal vegetables
  
  $54.00
- Beef Stroganoff
  sautéed filet tips, exotic mushroom, caramelized onion, garlic, spinach, crème fraîche, white wine, brandy, fresh herb & sour cream served over fettuccini pasta
  
  $49.00
- Steak & Frites
  garlic aioli & fries
  
  $34.00
- Grilled Pork Loin
  apple, bacon gravy; sautéed garlic spinach & au gratin potatoes
  
  $32.00
- Mom's Meatloaf
  pan gravy, seasonal vegetables & au gratin potatoes
  
  $31.00
- Organic Chicken Piccata
  pan seared organic free-range chicken breast in white wine demi-glaçe, lemon & caper sauce; seasonal vegetables & au gratin potatoes
  
  $33.00
- *Maple Soy Marinated Skirt Steak ~
  cabernet demi-glaçe; au gratin potatoes & seasonal vegetables
  
  $54.00
Salad
- Bittersweet Blue Salad
  romaine, bacon, tomato, pickled red onion, avocado, blue cheese crumbles, garlic croutons and a creamy blue cheese dressing
  
  $22.00
- Pear Salad
  bosc pear, hazelnut, mesclun greens, orange, blue cheese, balsamic glaze & hazelnut vinaigrette
  
  $22.00
- Garden Vegetable
  organic mesclun greens, garden vegetables, candied walnut, gorgonzola cheese & sherry vinaigrette
  
  $18.00
- Goat Cheese
  warm panko crusted goat cheese, romaine, arugula, orange, apple, candied walnut & pomegranate vinaigrette
  
  $18.00
- Ranch
  romaine, bacon, avocado, tomato, boursin cheese crostini; buttermilk herb dressing
  
  $18.00
- Beet
  roasted beet, feta cheese, pickled bermuda onion, candied walnut, organic mesclun greens & honey-dijon vinaigrette
  
  $18.00
- Just Greens
  organic mesclun greens & choice of dressing: sherry vinaigrette, ranch, or blue cheese
  
  $10.00
- Caesar*
  our rendition of a classic & shave parmesan reggiano
  
  $18.00
- Entrée Salad
  make your salad an entrée by adding your choice of:
  
  Bistro Steak*
  $42.00
  Petite Prawns
  $33.00
  Organic Free-Range Chicken Breast
  $33.00
- Asian Ahi Tuna Salad*
  blackened seared ahi tuna, mesclun greens, red bell pepper, carrot, orange, almond, jicama, crispy wonton, mango-sake vinaigrette; soy mustard dipping sauce
  
  $35.00
Soup

Ask Server for daily selection
- Soup Of the day
  
  $16.00
- French Onion Soup
  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
  
  $20.00
Wood Fired Pizzettas
- Meat Lovers
  italian sausage, pepperoni, hickory smoked ham, bacon, san marzano tomato sauce & mozzarella
  
  $33.00
- Margherita
  san marzano tomato sauce, extra virgin olive oil, basil & old-fashioned mozzarella
  
  $24.00
- Fungi
  exotic mushroom, caramelized onion, roasted garlic, goat cheese, topped with arugula & white truffle oil
  
  $28.00
- Vegetarian
  artichoke, sun-dried tomato, roasted garlic, mushroom, bermuda onion, san marzano tomato sauce & mozzarella topped with arugula
  
  $29.00
- Pepperoni
  pepperoni, san marzano tomato sauce & mozzarella
  
  $27.00
- The Italian
  house-made Italian sausage, roasted sweet pepper, bermuda onion, san marzano tomato sauce & mozzarella
  
  $28.00
- Hawaiian
  hickory smoked ham, pineapple, san marzano tomato sauce & mozzarella
  
  $29.00
- Bacon Chicken Ranch
  organic free-range chicken, bacon, roasted garlic, caramelized onion, sun-dried tomato, buttermilk herb dressing & mozzarella
  
  $28.00
Sandwiches & Burgers

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
  organic free range chicken breast rolled in a crunchy sesame, almond and corn crust, & ancho chili mayo on a ciabatta roll
  
  $25.00
- Bittersweet Burger*
  ⅓ pound angus beef patty
  
  $20.00
- Garden Burger
  tomato, arugula & pickle
  
  $20.00
Side Dishes

Substitute gluten free pasta available. Add $3
- Au Gratin Potatoes
  
  $14.00
- Sautéed Mushrooms
  
  $16.00
- Sautéed Garlic Spinach
  
  $14.00
- Mélange of Rice
  
  $10.00
- Seasonal Vegetables
  
  $14.00
Zero Proof Cocktails

$11
- Just Beet It
  bittersweet bistro beet shrub, lemon juice, ginger beer & seltzer water
- Rose Bud
  rose syrup, lemonade, raspberry & seltzer water
- Strawberry Short Cake
  strawberry shrub, vanilla syrup, lime juice & seltzer water topped with whipped cream
- Strawberry Lemon Aide
  strawberry shrub, lemon juice, hint of vanilla & seltzer water
- Delicious Hibiscus
  pomegranate, hibiscus, simple syrup & seltzer water
- You're Berry Cute-Cucumber
  blackberry shrub, cucumber, lime juice & seltzer water
- Espresso No-Tini
  "Bittersweet Style", espresso, & house vanilla cream

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Happy Hour Drinks

DAILY HIGHWAY ENTREES

Cocktails

Kids Menu

Sandwiches

Pasta

Pizzas from Our Wood Fired Oven

Other Ideas

Dessert

Doggie Menu

Pooches on the Patio

Dinner

Starters & Shares

Pasta

From the Sea

From the Land

Salad

Soup

Wood Fired Pizzettas

Sandwiches & Burgers

Side Dishes

Zero Proof Cocktails