• California
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  • Taste Cafe & Bistro

Taste Cafe & Bistro

(831) 655-0324
  • 1199 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
  • $$$$$
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  • Menu
  • Starters
    • Grilled Eggplant Napoleon $12

      Grilled eggplant topped with roasted red pepper, warmed fresh mozzarella cheese on a large brioche crouton, caramelized red onion, pesto, balsamic vinaigrette.

    • Grilled Shrimp Skewer $12

      Served on a white beans salad, fresh cilantro and roasted sweet red peppers.

    • Crispy Calamari $10

      Lightly floured, served with lemon-basil aioli.

    • Steamed Mussels $13

      In a light tomato-garlic broth, julienne of leeks, carrots, celeryand herb-Parmesan crouton.

    • Mediterranean Dungeness Crabcake $15

      Roasted red pepper aioli, frisee and caramelized onions.

    • House Cured Salmon Carpaccio $13

      Comes with a mustard-dill dressing, red onion, capersand warm brioche toast.

    • Classic Escargots Bourguignon $12

      Baked in garlic herb butter.

    • Mushroom Bourguignon $11

      Baked in garlic herb butter and pine nut.

  • Salads
    • Valley Greens Salad $9

      Champagne vinaigrette and assorted vegetable garnishes.

    • Caesar Salad $10

      Classic dressing, brioche croutons, Grana cheese.

    • Organic Red Oak Leaf Salad $12

      Comes with crumbled blue cheese, balsamic dressing, sliced pearsand glazed pecans.

  • Sandwiches
    • Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich $19

      Served on toasted foccacia, with lemon-basil aioli, smoked Gouda cheese, roasted red pepper, caramelized onion, au gratin potatoes.

    • Grilled Eggplant Sandwich $16

      Served on toasted foccacia, with Kalamata aioli, smoked Gouda cheese, roasted red pepper, caramelized onion, au gratin potatoes.

    • Grilled 1/2 lb. Lean Burger $19

      Served on toasted foccacia, Dijon, mayonnaise, butter lettuce, tomato, onion and french fries. Add cheese for an additional charge.

  • Entrees
    • Grilled Chicken Breasts Salad $18

      On valley greens, champagne vinaigrette, roasted red peppers and au gratin potatoes.

    • Roasted 1/2 Chicken $23

      Marinated in extra virgin olive oil, garlic and fresh herbs, with mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables, tomatoes and a light jus.

    • Grilled Marinated Rabbit $29

      Comes with braised red cabbage, au gratin potatoes, juniper berry sauce.

    • New York Steak $34

      12 oz. grilled, topped with crispy onions, horseradish, pommes frites and light natural jus.

    • Chicken Apple Sausages $20

      Grilled, braised red cabbage, au gratin potatoes and red onion marmalade.

    • Fresh Pacific Salmon Filet $26

      Comes on a bed of spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, Kalamata olives, zucchini, artichokes, baked in parchment paper, served with a basil beurre blanc.

    • Grilled Veal Medallions $29

      Comes with mashed potatoes topped with crispy onions, grilled squash and mushroom Marsala sauce.

    • Lean Pork Medallions $25

      Grilled, with sauteed Napa cabbage, onions, celery and apples served mashed potatoes and light natural jus.

    • Marinated Lamb Filets $30

      Grilled, in a cabernet shallot sauce with sauteed spinach, red peppers, pine nuts and au gratin potatoes.

    • Beef Filet Mignon $32

      Comes with mashed potatoes, sauteed fresh spinach and green peppercorn sauce. Add sauteed shrimp for an additional charge.

    • Chicken Dijonnaise $21

      Grilled herb marinated chicken breast, served with sauteed mushroom, Dijon cream sauce and au gratin potato.

    • Tortellini Florentine $22

      Comes with mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, artichokes, fresh basil, in a garlic cream sauce with pine nuts, Grana cheese.

    • Butternut Squash Agnolotti $20

      Comes in confetti pasta with sage-beurre blanc sauce, Granna cheese, caramelized onions.

    • Bistro Vegetable Torta $20

      Layers of assorted vegetables and fresh mozzarella cheese, surrounded by housemade marinara sauce and kalamata olives.

    • Capellini Pasta and Grilled Shrimp $22

      Comes in a house-made marinara sauce, Grana cheese.

    • Penne Pasta $21

      Served with our house-made Bolognese sauce, Grana cheese.

  • For The Kids
    • Kids Chicken Nugget $6.95

      Served with fries.

    • Kids Hamburger $7.95

      Served with fries.

    • Kids Plain Pasta $5.95

      Choice of capellini or penne pasta.

    • Kids Pasta with Butter and Cheese $6.5

      Choice of capellini or penne pasta.

    • Kids Pasta with Marinara Sauce $6.95

      Choice of capellini or penne pasta.

    • Kids Pasta with Bolognese Sauce $8.25

      Choice of capellini or penne pasta.

    • Kids Pasta with Tomato Sauce and Shrimp $11.5

      Choice of capellini or penne pasta.

  • Housemade Desserts
    • Butterscotch Pudding $7.5

      Topped with whipped cream.

    • Warmed Brioche Bread Pudding $8.5

      Apricot coulis, creme anglaise and creme fraiche.

    • Creme Brulee $8

      A classic favorite.

    • Warmed Bittersweet Chocolate Torte $8.5

      "A chocolate lovers delight" with raspberry sauce and creme anglaise topped with a dollop of whipped cream.

    • Country Apple Galette $8.5

      Vanilla bean gelato and caramel sauce and creme anglaise.

    • Dark and White Chocolate Mousse $8

      Creme anglaise, raspberry sauce.

    • Sorbet and Gelato $6.5

  • Coffee Drinks
    • Karaki $8

      Tia maria, kahlua, grand marnier coffee and whipped cream.

    • Kioki $8

      Brandy, kahlua, coffee and whipped cream.

    • Mexican $7.75

      Tequila, kahlua, coffee and whipped cream.

  • Beverages
    • La Vazza Espresso $3

    • Cappuccino $4

    • Caffe Latte $4.25

    • Caffe Mocha $4.5

    • French Roast $2.5

      Single.

    • Decaf French Roast $2.5

      Single.

    • Hot Chocolate $3.25

      Single.

    • Hot Tea $3

      Single.

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