Dinner
The Bijou Café is also committed to helping preserve the well being of our planet. We are proud to introduce a seasonal menu with an emphasis on fresh local produce and sustainable, abundant seafood. Your server will be happy to answer all your questions about these presentations.
STARTERS
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DAILY SOUPS |
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Chef’s daily creations, local and seasonal, hot and chilled… |
5, 6 |
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SHRIMP & CRAB BISQUE |
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Cognac, sherry, cream, baby shrimp, blue crab… |
6, 8 |
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DUCK LIVER MOUSSE |
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Fresh fruit garni and toasted baguette… |
13 |
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BIJOU CRAB CAKES |
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lump crab, pan-fried with Creole remoulade, small chopped salad…18 entrée available… |
28 |
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SHRIMP PIRI PIRI |
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American-harvest shrimp, cayenne, garlic, lemon, served with creamy South-African style grits… |
15 |
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also available as an entrée… |
27 |
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BASIL CRUSTED GOAT CHEESE |
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oven-baked, tomato marmalade, bread tuilles… |
14 |
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GRAVLAX |
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whipped dill cream cheese, rye croutons, cucumber, egg, capers, red onion… |
14 |
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MUSSELS KNYSNA |
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Fresh PEI mussels simmered in dry Vermouth, garlic, shallots, tomato and parsley… |
14 |
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TUNA TARTAR |
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On crispy wonton, wasabi cream drizzle... |
14
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SALADS
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BIJOU CAESAR |
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romaine, herb croutons, parmesan crisps, creamy roasted garlic dressing, anchovy… |
9 |
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MOROCCAN SALAD |
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Fresh Florida citrus,dates,almonds and apples on Romaine greens,silky balsamic vinaigrette... |
9 |
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SALAD MELANGE |
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chopped lettuce, radicchio, spinach, mushrooms, hearts of palm, Applewood-smoked bacon, |
12 |
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egg, Point Reyes Blue, herb dressing… |
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WEDGE N’ BIBB |
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Iceberg and butter lettuces with smoked bacon, red onion and Point Reyes blue cheese dressing… |
12 |
MAINS
| BRAAIVLEIS” SOUTH-AFRICAN MIXED GRILL | |
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Grilled house made “Boerewors”, lamb chop and skirt steak served with South African grits and |
30 |
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CHICKEN PAILLARD |
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Organic chicken breast, sautéed in olive oil and garlic and served with roasted Mediterranean vegetables and sautéed spinach, finished with lemon and butter… |
20 |
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MARKET FISH |
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We use only sustainable and abundant species. Presentation and price change daily |
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YELLOWFIN TUNA (RARE) |
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Chayote, carrot and lime salad, cashews, orange-ginger emulsion, red chile oil… |
32 |
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SEASONAL SALMON |
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Herb crusted, oven roasted, served with wilted spinach and Creole tomato-mustard glaze, mashed potato du jour. Selection changes upon availability…priced daily |
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BIJOU CRISP ROASTED DUCK |
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Savory bread pudding stuffing, sour cherry Merlot sauce or Orange Grand Marnier sauce… |
28 |
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CHAR GRILLED NEW YORK SIRLOIN STRIP |
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Topped with Pt. Reyes bleu cheese butter and crisp Vidalia onion slivers, 14 oz… |
33 |
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BIJOU’S FAMOUS PEPPER STEAK |
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| N.Y. Strip crusted in crushed black pepper, sautéed and finished with a secret sizzling hot sauce 14oz… | 33 |
| FILET MIGNON | |
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Pan seared with wild mushrooms and garlic, finished with Pinot Noir, rosemary and demi glace |
34 |
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AUSTRALIAN RACK OF LAMB |
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Crusted with Dijon mustard and Herbes de Provence, sauced with a Cabernet lamb reduction and topped with mint “gremolata,” … |
39 |
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BRAISED LAMB SHANK |
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Braised in natural juice and red Zinfandel, with mashed potato du jour and braised veg… |
29 |
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VEAL MILANESE |
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Panko crusted veal escallop, sautéed, topped with Arugula salad, EVOO and Pecorino slivers… |
29 |
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SPINACH & ROASTED TOMATO CAPELLINI |
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olive oil, roasted garlic and tomatoes, sautéed spinach, basil, Grana Padano… |
20 |
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MUSHROOM RAVIOLI |
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In light lemon cream broth with chopped Portabella, spinach and goat cheese, truffle oil… |
19 |
SIDE DISHES
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GRILLED ASPARAGUS |
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truffle hollandaise… |
9 |
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SEASONAL GRILLED VEGETABLES… |
8 |
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BABY SPINACH |
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Sautéed with garlic, tomato and extra virgin olive oil… |
6 |
BIJOU’S FAMOUS POMMES GRATIN DAUPHINOIS
cream, garlic, Gruyère cheese, oven-baked and finished under the broiler…9, 11
POMMES FRITES
Roasted garlic aioli and herbs…5
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