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        Today: 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
        Tomorrow: 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
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        28 Years
        in Business
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        Amenities:
        Offers outdoor seatingWheelchair accessibleHas WifiServes alcoholTakes reservations
        (831) 662-9799Visit WebsiteMap & Directions787 Rio Del Mar BlvdAptos, CA 95003

        Menu

        STARTERS & SHARES
        • Ahi "Tostadas"
          togarashi crusted ahi, avocado-apple mousse & pickled vegetables
          $23.50
        • Shrimp Dynamite
          crispy tempura shrimp tossed with a sweet-asian glaze & drizzled with sesame aioli; macadamia nuts, coconut & sesame seed
          $25.00
        • Dungeness Crab Cakes
          panko crusted dungeness crab cakes & honey dijon crème fraiche
          $24.50
        Starters & Shares
        • Exotic Mushrooms & Polenta
          crispy polenta triangles, exotic mushrooms,caramelized onions, shallots, garlic, touch of butter & a drizzle of balsamic glaze
          $24.00
        • Steamers
          fresh clams simmered in white wine, garlic, calabrian chili, lemon & herb broth
          $25.00
        • Chicken Scallion Taquitos
          organic free range chicken, scallion, caramelized onion, potato & garlic; tomatillo-avocado salsa & sriracha sour cream
          $18.00
        ENTREE SPECIALS
        • Classic Bittersweet Paella
          saffron infused paella rice with assorted fresh fish, prawns, calamari, clams, chicken, spanish chorizo sausage, sweet pepper, tomato, green beans & garlic
          $50.00
        • Pan Seared Scallops
          tartufata (black truffle) beurre blanc; au gratin potatoes & sautéed garlic spinach
          $49.00
        • Strawberry -Chipotle Glazed King Salmon
          chili-garlic beurre blanc; mélange of jasmine, basmati & wild rice; stir-fried julienne vegetables
          $48.00
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        Phone: (831) 662-9799

        Address: 787 Rio Del Mar Blvd, Aptos, CA 95003

        Website: http://www.bittersweetbistro.com

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        Award Winning Restaurant in Rio Del Mar

        General Info
        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. lunch served daily indoor and on outdoor patio at Cafe Bittersweet.

Delicious food is a tradition for Bittersweet Bistro Chef and proprietor Thomas Vinolus, raised in the mid-west in a family that celebrated life and love with food every day. His passion for food is apparent in his innovative menu, bright flavors and fresh, high-quality and natural ingredients. His artistry is obvious in the perfect presentation of every plate. Popular specialties include Fire Roasted Mission Fig Salad, Wild Salmon prepared with a strawberry-chipotle glaze and chili-garlic sauce, Chinese Long Beans and Sliders. 

Vinolus personally leads his kitchen and runs Bittersweet Bistro restaurant, tavern, catering/banquet facilities and Cafe; Bittersweet, together with his best friend, life and business partner Elizabeth Vinolus. Their active daily management ensures consistent quality and service in every area of the business. Their newly completed remodeling project included a larger outdoor patio featuring elegant landscaping with fountain and Koi pond. . Conveniently located right off the Rio Del Mar exit on Highway 1 in Aptos,
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        BBB Rating
        A+
        BBB Rating and Accreditation information may be delayed up to a week.
        Payment method
        amex, visa, mastercard, cash
        Price Range
        $$$
        Location
        From San Francisco/San Jose/Santa Cruz: Take Highway 17 South to Highway 1 South. Take Rio Del Mar exit, turn right at stop sign onto Rio Del Mar Blvd. and right again just past Arco station. From Monterey/Carmel/Watsonville: Take Highway 1 North
        Amenities
        Outdoor patio dining area with fireplace. Lounge and Bar with 10 big screen TVs.
        Associations
        Monterey Bay Area Green Business Program Aptos Chamber of Commerce
        Other Link

        http://www.bittersweetbistro.com

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        Categories
        Fine Dining Restaurants, Bar & Grills, Restaurants, Sports Bars
        Other Information

        Parking: Lot, Private

        Wi-Fi: Free

        Bike Parking: Yes

        Attire: Casual

        Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

        Cuisines: Fine Dining, Bar & Grills

        Alcohol: Full Bar

        Takes Reservations: Yes

        Outdoor Seating: Yes

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