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Chef's American Bistro

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  • 22576 Macarthur Blvd, California, MD 20619
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  • American
  • Chef's American Bistro

  • (240) 538-6242
  • Brunch
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    • Challah Bread French Toast $7.95

      Blueberries, strawberries and pure maple syrup

    • Eggs Chesapeake $9.95

      Two poached eggs and a jumbo lump crab cake on an English muffin, Chesapeake sauce, home fries

    • Smoked Salmon Platter $9.95

      Capers, chopped eggs, sliced onion, tomato on a toasted bagel with cream cheese

    • Eggs Long Island $9.95

      Spinach scrambled eggs, English muffin, fried Blue Point oysters, Dijon-chive Hollandaise and home fries

    • Eggs Benedict $7.95

      Poached eggs and Canadian bacon on an English muffin with Hollandaise sauce and home fries

    • Chef's Omelette $6.95

      Ask about our daily selection

    • Strata Chorizo $7.95

      Sausage, mushrooms, spinach, Cheddar cheese and egg bread baked in an egg custard with home fries and fresh fruit

    • Cannelloni di Casa $7.95

      House made pasta stuffed with spinach, mortadella ham and three cheeses, baked in a cream sauce

    • Breakfast Burrito $6.95

      Scrambled eggs, chorizo sausage, wrapped in a flour tortilla with sun-dried tomato salsa, sour cream and home fries

    • Breakfast Quesadilla $6.95

      Scrambled eggs, grilled onions and peppers, pico de gallo, salsa, sour cream and home fries

  • APPETIZERS
    • Oyster Stew $7.95

      Oyster liquor, light cream, potatoes

    • Shrimp Cocktail $7.95

      5 jumbo Gulf shrimp

    • Steamed Mussels $7.95

      White wine, bacon, shallots, fries

    • Bacon-Wrapped Scallops $7.95

      Raspberry-orange reduction, crispy onions and balsamic essence

    • Oysters on the Half Shell $1.50

      Today's arrivals

    • Calamari Fritti $7.95

      Crispy calamari, lemon, garlic aioli

    • Smoked Salmon $7.95

      Eggs, baguette, capers, cream cheese, dill

    • Fried Chesapeake Oysters $7.95

      Tartar, cocktail, lemon

    • Crab Dip $7.95

      Cream cheese, light cream, horseradish, worchestershire, baguette

    • Tempura Shrimp $7.95

      Asian-style dipping sauce and pea shoot salad

  • SOUP
    • Soup du Jour $5.95

    • French Onion $5.95

    • Cream of Crab $6.95

    • Lobster Bisque $7.95

  • SALAD
    • Classic Caesar $6.95

      Romaine, parmesan chips, garlic croutons, anchovies and our own house-made Caesar dressing

    • Organic Spring Greens $6.95

      Cherry tomatoes, candied spiced walnuts, fresh strawberries and raspberry champagne vinaigrette

    • Spinach Salad $6.95

      Fresh Spinach, sliced mushrooms, red onions, bacon, poached eggs and our own special house made hot bacon and mustard dressing

    • Greek Nicoise $7.95

      Bibb lettuce, olives, cucumber, pepperoncini, feta, tomatoes, green beans, poached eggs, potato, croutons and roasted garlic balsamic vinaigrette

    • Classic Chopped Cobb $8.95

      Romaine, diced tomatoes, chicken, turkey, avocado, bacon, eggs, blue cheese and Russian dressing, Add grilled chicken, salmon, steak , lamb, crab or tuna salad $2.95

  • LUNCH ENTREES
    • Chicken Chesapeake $9.95

      Pan-seared chicken breast with Maryland crab meat over wilted spinach, lemon caper cream sauce and green beans

    • Irish Pub-Style Fish and Chips $8.95

      Choice of crispy chips or string fries, tartar sauce and malt vinegar dip

    • Teriyaki Glazed Salmon $9.95

      Wilted spinach, steamed white rice, glazed pineapple and chive oil

    • Steak Frites $9.95

      Flat iron steak with caramelized shallots, sautéed mushrooms, shoestring fries and red wine sauce

    • New Zealand Lamb Steak $9.95

      Marinated in garlic and rosemary, grilled to perfection with shoestring fries and roasted vegetables

    • Herb Rotisserie Chicken $8.95

      Mediterranean-style lemon and herb marinated with fries and a side house salad

    • Tomatillo Quesadilla $7.95

      Mixed cheeses, grilled onions and bell peppers, cilantro pesto, sour cream, salsa, black beans and rice. Add grilled chicken or steak $2.95, Add crab meat or shrimp $3.95

    • Mexican Fajitas $7.95

      Fajita-seasoned grilled onions and bell peppers, cilantro pesto, mixed cheeses, sour cream, salsa, flour tortillas, black beans and Spanish rice, Add grilled chicken or skirt steak $2.95, Add shrimp $3.95

    • Optional Special Sides $2.95

      Rice Pilaf, String Fries, Baked Mac & Cheese, 1lb. Baked Potato, Steamed Green Beans

  • BRICK OVEN NEAPOLITAN PIZZAS
    Toppings: pepperoni, ham, pancetta, anchovies, artichokes, mushrooms, meat, olives, chicken, roasted vegetables, roasted bell peppers, Italian sausage
    • Pizza Siciliana $0.95+

      Grilled eggplant, peppers and olives

    • Pizza Margherita $0.95+

      Buffalo mozzarella, Roma tomato and fresh basil

    • Pizza Bianca $0.95+

      White pizza, grilled zucchini, spinach and three cheeses

    • Pizza Catalan $0.95+

      Serrano ham, white mushrooms and Styrian pumpkin seed oil drizzle

    • Sausage & Arugula $0.95+

      Buffalo mozarella and Roma tomato

    • Vegetarian Pizza $0.95+

      Fresh spinach, cheese, grilled vegetables and pesto

  • HAMBURGERS & PANINIS
    All accompanied by our homemade steak sauce, burger set, appropriate bread and your choice of french fries, potato chips or garden salad
    • Classic Cheeseburger $8.95

    • Mushroom, Onion, Swiss Burger $8.95

    • BBQ Bacon Cheddar Burger $8.95

    • BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich $8.95

    • Grilled Reuben Sandwich $8.95

    • Oyster Po'boy $8.95

      Crispy oysters, cajun remoulade, shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes & French baguette

    • Shrimp Salad Roll $8.95

      New England roll, mustard mayonnaise

    • Cuban Ham & Swiss Panini $8.95

      Cuban smoked ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard mayonnaise & French baguette

    • Grilled Pesto Tuscan Chicken $8.95

    • Portobello Mushroom Sandwich $8.95

    • Roasted Vegetable Panini $8.95

      w/goat cheese

    • Kobe Beef Burger $12.00

      8oz. Wagyu Kobe beef burger patty

  • CHEF'S CLASSICS
    • Wings $7.95

      Buffalo, hickory-grilled, Jamaican jerk or Asian marinade style

    • Salad Caprese $7.95

      Vine ripened tomato, buffalo mozzarela, balsamic vinaigrette, greens

    • Bayou Shrimp and Grits $7.95

      Andouille sausage, stewed tomatoes, baguette

    • Portobello Mushroom Tower $7.95

      Grilled portobello mushroom, sauteed spinach, baked vegetables, goat cheese, red pepper sauce and balsamic essence

  • PASTA
    add chicken, steak, shrimp or scallops 2.00
    • Pasta Putanesca $8.95

      Capers, tomatoes, anchovies, garlic, spaghetti

    • Straw and Hay $8.95

      Spinach, peas, bacon, mushroom, linguine

    • Asian Stir Fry $8.95

      Noodles, stir fry vegetables, soy, ginger, sesame oil

    • Alfredo Carbonara $8.95

      Bacon, double cream, parmesan, shallots, fettuccine

    • Penne con Vodka $8.95

      Bacon, double cream, parmesan, shallots, vodka, pomodoro, tomatoes

    • Crispy LA Lasagna $8.95

      Rolled with Ricotta cheese, white sauce, Bolognese, mozzarella, marinara, paremesan

  • APPETIZERS
    • Oyster Stew $6.95

      Oyster liquor, light cream, potatoes

    • Shrimp Cocktail $8.95

      5 jumbo Gulf shrimp

    • Tuna Tartare $8.95

      Soy, ponzu, Tabasco, chives, chips

    • Bayou Shrimp and Grits $8.95

      Andouille sausage, stewed tomatoes, basil oil and garlic toast

    • Sautéed Scallops $9.95

      Garlic butter, lemon jus, chive oil

    • Oysters on the Half Shell $1.50

      Today's arrivals

    • Calamari Fritti $7.95

      Crispy calamari, lemon, garlic aioli

    • Smoked Salmon $8.95

      Eggs, baguette, capers, cream cheese, dill

    • Oysters Rockefeller $8.95

      Spinach, Pernod, cheese, Tabasco

    • Tuna Tataki $9.95

      Seared tuna, shitake, avocado, soy lemon dressing

    • Portobello Mushroom $8.95

      Grilled portobello mushroom, sauteed spinach, baked vegetables, goat cheese, red pepper sauce and balsamic essence

    • Crab Dip $9.95

      Cream cheese, light cream, horseradish, worchestershire, baguette

    • Tempura Shrimp $8.95

      Asian-style dipping sauce and pea shoot salad

    • Fried Chesapeake Oysters $8.95

      Tartar, cocktail, lemon

  • SOUP
    • Soup du Jour $5.95

    • French Onion $5.95

    • Cream of Crab $6.95

    • Lobster Bisque $7.95

  • MEDITERRANEAN HERB ROTISSERIE CHICKEN
    Freshly roasted and hot from the rotisserie oven choice of two sides. Accompanied by our roasted
    • garlic, parsley lemon and olive oil sauce $10.95+

  • CHEF AHMED'S CREATIONS
    • New England Smoked Bacon-Crusted Salmon $19.95

      Oven-roasted with truffle macaroni and cheese, creamed spinach and Pinot Noir reduction

    • Veal Oscar $19.95

      Lightly breaded Quebecoise veal scallops, pan-seared and topped with jumbo lump crab, bearnaise sauce, asparagus spears & creamy truffle polenta

    • Onglet aux Echalotes et Pommes de Terre $19.95

      Hanger steak with caramelized shallots, sautéed Brunoise potatoes and red wine sauce

    • Duck Three Ways $19.95

      Peppercorn roasted breast, confit of leg and smoked duck sausage, truffle fries, balsamicglazed cabbage, cherry-orange gastrique

    • Cast Iron Seared Medallions of Beef Filet "Forrestiere" $19.95

      Topped with wild forest mushrooms, Yukon Gold potato mousseline, truffle red wine sauce, roasted tomatoes

    • Chef's Vegetable Blue Plate $16.95

      Daily tasting of three composed vegetables featuring local market produce

    • Optional Special Sides $3.95

      Spanish rice, au gratin potatoes, baked mac and cheese, creamed spinach gratinee, asparagus with hollandaise, 1½ lb. loaded baked potato

  • BRICK OVEN NEAPOLITAN PIZZAS
    Toppings: pepperoni, ham, pancetta, anchovies, artichokes, mushrooms, meat, olives, chicken, roasted vegetables, roasted bell peppers, Italian sausage
    • Pizza Siciliana $1.00+

      Grilled eggplant, peppers and olives

    • Pizza Margherita $1.00+

      Buffalo mozzarella, Roma tomato and fresh basil

    • Pizza Bianca $1.00+

      White pizza, grilled zucchini, spinach and three cheeses

    • Pizza Catalan $1.00+

      Serrano ham, white mushrooms and Styrian pumpkin seed oil drizzle

    • Sausage & Arugula $1.00+

      Buffalo mozarella and Roma tomato

    • Vegetarian Pizza $1.00+

      Fresh spinach, cheese, grilled vegetables, pesto

  • FISH & SEAFOOD
    our choice of preparation: Pan-seared, grilled, blackened, broiled or poached, Your choice of sauce: Hollandaise, Béarnaise, red or white wine butter sauce, lemon caper or lobster cream sauce, Your choice of two of the following Garlic mashed potatoes, rice pilaf, roasted potatoes, green beans, sautéed spinach, steamed broccoli, sautéed mushrooms, steamed cauliflower, add Hollandaise Sauce $1.50, Add Cheese Sauce $1.00
    • Ahi Tuna $19.95

    • Mahi $16.95

    • Rainbow Trout $15.95

    • Rockfish $19.95

    • Blue Nose Sea Bass $16.95

    • Alaskan King Salmon $18.95

    • Swordfish $19.95

    • Tilapia $14.95

    • Cod $14.95

    • Catfish $16.95

  • BISTRO CLASSICS
    • 12 oz. Jack Daniels Glaze New York Strip $19.95

    • 12 oz. T-Bone $19.95

      New York Strip & Filet Mignon

    • Steak au Poivre $19.95

      Cognac mustard shallot sauce

    • Steak Frites $19.95

      Sauce Béarnaise & pommes frites

    • 6 oz. Petite Filet Mignon $19.95

      Sauce Béarnaise

  • TABLESIDE FLAMBÉ
    • Tournedos Diane-Steak Diane $19.95

  • LAMB, PORK & FOWL
    • 12 oz. New Zealand Rack of Lamb $19.95

    • 12 oz. Neiman Ranch Pork Chop $15.95

    • Rotisserie-Grilled Double-Marinated Chicken Breast $14.95

  • SOUTHERN MARYLAND CLASSICS
    • Roast Prime Rib Au Jus $16.95

      King Cut, Add Crab Cake $8.95

    • Chesapeake Bay Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

  • CHEF'S CLASSICS
    • Escargot Bourgogne $8.95

      Garlic, shallots, & parsley-lemon butter served with toasted baguette

    • Lobster Mac & Cheese $9.95

      Asiago, mascarpone, Tillamook cheddar, elbow macaroni, Maine lobster, bechamel

    • Crispy Porcupine Shrimp $9.95

      Kaitafi, orange wheels, Gran Marnier orange reduction, basil oil

    • Mediterranean Fish Soup $15.95

      Shrimp, clams, mussels, white fish, tomatoes, saffron, orange zest and crostini

  • PASTA
    • Pasta Putanesca $13.95

      Capers, tomatoes, anchovies, garlic, spaghetti

    • Straw and Hay $13.95

      Spinach, peas, bacon, mushroom, linguine

    • Alfredo Carbonara $13.95

      Bacon, double cream, parmesan, shallots, fettuccine

    • Penne con Vodka $13.95

      Bacon, double cream, parmesan, shallots, vodka, pomodoro, tomatoes

    • Asian Stir Fry $13.95

      Chinese-cut chicken, noodles, stir fry vegetables, soy, ginger, sesame oil

    • Crispy LA Lasagna $13.95

      Rolled with Ricotta cheese, white sauce, Bolognese, mozzarella, marinara, parmesan, add chicken, steak, shrimp or scallops $4.95

  • SALAD
    Your choice of two of the following: Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Rice Pilaf, Roasted potatoes, Green Beans, Sautéed Spinach, Steamed Broccoli, Sautéed Mushrooms, add Hollandaise Sauce $1.50, add Cheese Sauce $1.00, Plate Sharing Charge $5.00
    • Classic Caesar $7.95

      Romaine, parmesan chips, garlic croutons, anchovies and our own house-made Caesar dressing

    • Organic Spring Greens $7.95

      Cherry tomatoes, candied spiced walnuts, fresh strawberries and raspberry champagne vinaigrette

    • Spinach Salad $7.95

      Fresh spinach, sliced mushrooms, red onions, bacon, poached eggs, Tillamook cheddar cheese and our own special house made hot bacon and mustard dressing

    • Greek Nicoise $7.95

      Bibb lettuce, olives, cucumber, pepperoncini, feta, tomatoes, green beans, poached eggs, potato, croutons and roasted garlic balsamic vinaigrette, add chicken, steak, shrimp or scallops $4.95

  • CHEESES
    • Chef's Artisan Cheese Plate $9.00

      Selection of farmhouse and Artisanal cheeses served with dates, figs, fruit mostarda and homemade jam

  • DESSERTS
    • Warmed Apple Crostada $5.95

      Caramel and French vanilla

    • Classic Tiramisu $5.95

      Crème Anglaise and coffee-infused chocolate sauce

    • Raspberry Crème Brulée $5.95

      Fresh mint and Crème Chantilly

    • Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler $5.95

      French vanilla, caramel sauce and wafer

    • Duo Of Chocolate Mousse Martini $5.95

      Fresh berries, Crème Chantilly and chocolate curls

    • Profiterole Glace $5.95

      Warm ganache, French vanilla, fresh mint and 10x

    • Classic New York Style Cheesecake $5.95

      Caramel and raspberry sauces and fresh strawberries

    • Key Lime Pie $5.95

      With raspberry sorbet, wafer and fresh berries

    • Double Layer Chocolate Truffle Cake $5.95

      Served with chocolate ganache

    • Tableside Flambé $7.00

      Bananas Fosters, Strawberries Romanoff or Cherries Jubilee served with French Vanilla ice cream

    • Baked Alaska $7.00

    • Baked Alaska $4.95

      We offer a daily selection of SORBETS and ICE CREAMS, served with fresh berries and topped with homemade caramel and chocolate sauces

  • DESSERT WINES
    • Columbia Crest Ice Wine, Washington State $6.50

    • Bonny Doon Muscat Vin de Glacière, California 2003 $6.50

    • King Estate Pinot Gris, Vin Glace, Oregon 2003 $6.00

  • PORT WINES
    • Taylor Fladgate Ruby $6.95

    • Sandemann's Rich Ruby $6.95

    • Fonseca Bin 27 $6.95

    • Ramos Pinto 10 Year Old Tawny $6.95

  • WATER SERVICE
    • Sparkling $3.00+

      Recommended for seafood, grilled fish and salads with oil-based dressings

    • San Pellegrino $3.00+

    • Perrier $3.00+

    • Still $3.00+

      Recommended for lamb, steak and most meats

    • Voss $3.00+

    • Fiji $3.00+

  • SPECIALTY COFFEE SELECTIONS
    • Praline Orleans $6.00

      Praline liqueur and coffee topped high with whipped cream and caramel sauce

    • Café $7.50

      Coffee, Bailey's Irish Cream, Kahlua and Grand Marnier topped with whipped cream

    • Chocolate Raspberry Latte $6.50

      Godiva Chocolate liqueur laced with Chambord and our own special coffee

    • Café Royal $8.00

      Cognac with a sugar cube and coffee topped high with whipped cream

    • Irish Coffee $7.00

      Fresh coffee, Irish whiskey and Kahlua topped with whipped cream

    • Café Gates $7.00

      Tia Maria and dark crème de cacao laced with Grand Marnier, topped with whipped cream

    • Espresso $2.95

      Regular or decaf

    • Cappuccino $3.50

      Topped with a rich milk foam froth

  • CORDIALS
    • Remy Martin XO $16.00

    • Remy Martin VSOP $13.00

    • Hennessy VSOP $12.50

    • Hennessy VS $8.00

    • Martell Cordon Bleu $8.50

    • Martell VSOP $8.50

    • Grand Marnier Flight $25.00

    • Grand Marnier 150 $25.00

    • Grand Marnier 100 $20.00

    • Grand Marnier $8.50

    • Courvoisier XO $15.00

    • Courvoisier VSOP $10.00

    • Courvoisier VS $8.00

  • RUMS, BOURBONS & SCOTCHES - RUMS
    • Pyrat XO Reserve $7.00

    • Gosling's "Black Seal" $6.00

    • 10 Cane $10.00

    • Tommy Bahama White Sand $8.00

    • Bacardi 8 Year Old $7.00

    • Myer's Dark Rum $7.00

  • RUMS, BOURBONS & SCOTCHES - BOURBONS/AMERICAN WHISKIES
    • Gentleman Jack $8.00

    • Woodford Reserve $8.00

    • Wild Turkey Rare Breed $8.00

    • Wild Turkey 101 $8.00

    • Wild Turkey 80 $8.00

    • Wild Turkey American Honey $8.00

    • Evan Williams Single Barrel $8.00

    • Elijah Craig 12 Year $7.00

    • Russel's Reserve Rye Whisky $7.00

      (small batch)

  • RUMS, BOURBONS & SCOTCHES - SCOTCH (BLENDS)
    • Dewars White Label $7.00

    • Dewars 12 Year Sp.Rsv. $9.00

    • Chivas Regal 12 $9.00

    • Johnnie Walker Black $10.00

    • Johnnie Walker Red $7.00

  • RUMS, BOURBONS & SCOTCHES - SCOTCH (SINGLE MALTS)
    • Glenlivet 12 Year $10.00

    • Glenfiddich 12 Year $10.00

    • Balvenie Founder's Rsv. 10 Yr $9.00

    • Compass Box Oak Cross $9.00

    • Compass Box Peat Monster $10.00

    • Glenmorangie Lasanta Wood $10.00

    • Aberlour 12 Year $10.00

    • Lagavullin 16 Year $10.00

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