Because in difficult times we should eat dessert first.
“Tamatas"
From the "tamata" capital of the world - manatee county. Our house pan bread with tapenade, pesto and stewed tomato - and a sip of the world's best soup.
Act Two
Shrimp & Lobster Cocktail
Poached n' chilled gulf shrimp and florida lobster kissed with a roma dressing and chaperoned with a spicy, fresh horseradish remoulade
Smoked Salmon
A legacy from willie krauch in tangiers, nova scotia.
Caesar Salad
Our caesar salad has a sacred lineage. The original recipe from caesar cardini's restaurant in tijuana traveled to arnaud's in new orleans in the twenties. Sean was trained in its preparation at arnaud's before opening the bistro
Roberto's Farm Salad
Vibrant, full-flavored, herbs & greens in company with artisanal cheese, grilled fruit, seasonal vegetables, and today's house sorbet. Ever changing.
Chef Clay's
Bistro pate duckling liver and foie gras. Like clay - big, smooth, full-flavored, memorable.
Act Three
Bourbon And Maple Grilled Shrimp
Grilled with bourbon barbecue and maple syrup on pomegranate-citrus anson mills grits, garnished with chimichurri.
Scallop Pan Roast
Seared scallops in our famous bouillabaisse aurora broth. Finished with sweet cream and a soupçon of curry
Maple Leaf Farms Duckling Leg Confit
Butternut squash purée, seasonal berry gastrique.
One Great Cheese
Avonlea farms cheddar, fruit jam, focaccia toast
Introductions
“One Helluva Soup,” Bistro Blue Tomato
Seasoned parrish plum tomatoes with sweet cream and blue cheese.
$14.00
Bistro Roberto's Salad
Vibrant, full-flavored, herbs and greens in company with artisanal cheese, grilled fruit, seasonal vegetables, and today's house sorbet. Everchanging.
$18.00
The Caesar Salad
Our caesar salad has a sacred lineage. The original recipe from caesar cardini's restaurant in tijuana a travelled to arnaud's in the twenties. Sean was trained in its preparation at arnaud's before opening the bistro. For a mick, like sean, the sacrilege of changing our caesar is too daunting. But for a few bucks ($5) and a risk to your mortal soul you are free to meddle.
$18.00
Bella Roma Tomato Salad
Heritage plum tomatoes, warmed with an herbed vinaigrette. Garnished with baby greens, herb toast and parmesan crisp.
$18.00
Lobstercargots
Lush chunks of florida spiny lobster (instead of the chewy little slugs). Slow cooked in a crock with herbed spinach and seasoned garlic butter. A bistro original. Often imitated. But then imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
$29.00
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