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Bistro on the Avenue — menu & specials

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Appetizers

  • Bistro Whipped Ricotta

    basil whipped ricotta / blistered tomato / roasted pepperoni & pistachio / hot honey / toasted ciabatta

    $14
  • Fried Calamari

    buttermilk-soaked tubes and tentacles / seasoned flour dredge / marinara / curry aioli

    $16
  • Southern Scallops

    seared scallops / bourbon bacon jam / cheesy grits

    $19
  • Ahi Tuna Poke Nachos

    ponzu marinated ahi tuna / seaweed salad / pineapple pico / sriracha aioli / sweet thai chili glaze / crispy wonton nachos

    $16
  • Broken Meatball Dip

    italian meatballs / whipped ricotta spread / burrata cheese / toasted ciabatta bread

    $15
  • Polenta on the Board - Mushroom Marinara

    creamy asiago polenta / mushroom marinara

    $15
  • Polenta on the Board - Meatballs & Sausage

    creamy asiago polenta / meatballs & sausage

    $16
  • Chicken Sliders

    crispy fried chicken tenderloins / bourbon bacon jam / homemade pickles / kings hawaiian roll

    $15
  • Caribbean Shrimp

    char grilled gulf shrimp / pineapple salsa / jerk aioli

    $16
  • Crispy Sprouts

    roasted & flash fried brussels sprouts / maple syrup / blue cheese crumbles / craisins / pistachio

    $14

Soups and Salad

  • House Salad

    Mixed greens / tomato / red onion / cucumber / croutons / your choice of dressing

    $8
  • Caesar Salad

    Romaine lettuce / parmesan cheese / croutons / caesar dressing

    $9
  • Golden Beet & Burrata

    marinated golden beets / buratta cheese / mixed greens / pistachio / red onion / pepperoncini vingerette

    $14
  • Steakhouse Wedge Salad

    Crispy wedge of iceberg / slab bacon / blue cheese crumbles / tomatoes / Red Roquefort Dressing

    $12
  • French Onion

    caramelized onions / sherry beef stock / swiss / provolone / crostini

    $12
  • Soup of the Dayspecial

    Chefs' daily creation

Pasta and Risotto

  • Create Your Own Pasta

    Penne / Pappardelle with choice of Marinara / Pesto cream / Vodka / Spicy Vodka / Alfredo

    $18
  • Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi

    Choice of sauce: Marinara / Pesto cream / Vodka sauce / Spicy Vodka / Alfredo

    $24
  • Pappardelle Anthony

    italian sweet sausage / broccoli / white wine garlic sauce

    $26
  • Short Rib Ragu

    braised short rib / burgundy red wine reduction / mirepoix / house marinara / pappardelle

    $30
  • Seafood Florentine Risotto

    scallops / shrimp / lump crab / arborio rice / garlic cream sauce

    $46
  • Black & Bleu Risotto

    wild mushrooms / arborio rice / bleu cheese cream sauce

    $26

Entrees

  • Chicken & Dumplings

    buttermilk soak & cornflake crusted chicken tenderloins / handmade ricotta gnocchi / broccoli & carrots / parmesan peppercorn gravy

    $34
  • Italian Pot Roast

    Red wine slow braised boneless short ribs / garlic mashed potatoes / roasted carrots

    $38
  • French Onion Meatloaf

    prime ground beef / caramelized onions / swiss & provolone cheese / french onion gravy / crispy onion straws / garlic mashed potatoes / house vegetable

    $29
  • Filet Mignon

    Pan seared 8oz. filet / choice of potato / house vegetable / demi glaze

    $48
  • Chicken Ala Andy

    italian herb breaded chicken tenderloins / lemon butter garlic sauce / garlic mashed potatoes / roasted broccoli

    $28
  • Maple Miso Bacon Pork Chop

    14 oz. prime pork chop / slab bacon / maple miso glaze / garlic mashed potatoes / house vegetable

    $35
  • Crab Cakes

    Jumbo lump and lump crab meat / zesty beer mustard / choice of potato / house vegetable

    $30/$42
  • Honey Dijon Salmon

    grilled salmon / golden beet & brussels medley / wild rice / honey dijon glaze

    $30
  • Lemon Pepper Ahi Tuna

    citrus pepper crusted ahi tuna / sauteed spinach / wild rice / pepperoncini vinagrette

    $30
  • Double Cut Elk Chop

    double cut elk chop / cherry red wine demi-glace / hot honey sprouts / wild rice

    $45/$62
  • Seafood & Grits

    scallops / shrimp / crab / mushrooms / spinach / cajun tomato cream sauce

    $44
  • Drunken Chicken Parmigana

    italian herb breaded chicken tenderloins / baked burrata cheese / vodka sauce / penne pasta

    $28
  • Eggplant Milanese

    breaded eggplant / three cheese ricotta stuffing / penne pasta / marinara sauce

    $25
  • Shrimp & Crab Au Gratin

    shrimp / crab / sherry cream reduction / baked three cheese blend / garlic mashed potatoes / house vegetable

    $45

Kids Menu

  • Kids Chicken Tenders & French Fries
    $9
  • Kids Pasta

    Choice of Penne/Fettuccini with Marinara / Butter / Vodka / Alfredo

    $9

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