Chef's American Bistro American

Chef's American Bistro Menu

(240) 538-6242
22576 Macarthur Blvd, California, MD 20619

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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
$8.95-1.50
Grilled eggplant, peppers and olives
Pizza Margherita
$8.95-1.50
Buffalo mozzarella, Roma tomato and fresh basil
Pizza Bianca
$8.95-1.50
White pizza, grilled zucchini, spinach and three cheeses
Pizza Catalan
$8.95-1.50
Serrano ham, white mushrooms and Styrian pumpkin seed oil drizzle
Sausage & Arugula
$8.95-1.50
Buffalo mozarella and Roma tomato
Vegetarian Pizza
8.95-1.50
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
10.95-16.95

$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
$9.95-1.00
Grilled eggplant, peppers and olives
Pizza Margherita
$9.95-1.00
Buffalo mozzarella, Roma tomato and fresh basil
Pizza Bianca
$9.95-1.00
White pizza, grilled zucchini, spinach and three cheeses
Pizza Catalan
$9.95-1.00
Serrano ham, white mushrooms and Styrian pumpkin seed oil drizzle
Sausage & Arugula
$9.95-1.00
Buffalo mozarella and Roma tomato
Vegetarian Pizza
9.95-1.00
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
$3.00-6.00
Recommended for seafood, grilled fish and salads with oil-based dressings
San Pellegrino
$3.00-6.00
Perrier
$3.00-6.00
Still
$3.00-6.00
Recommended for lamb, steak and most meats
Voss
$3.00-6.00
Fiji
3.00-6.00

$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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