Dinner Menu
Sweet Basil’s Cafe – Livingston NJ
Brunch & Lunch – No Reservations / First Come, First Serve Basis.
Dinner – Reservations Accepted for Parties of Any Size.
BYOB
STARTERS
ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS (GF) $14.00
MAPLE MUSTARD, BACON, PARMESAN CHEESE
FRIED CALAMARI $17.50
BLACK OLIVES, CAPERS & HOT PEPPERS, SERVED WITH LEMON & MARINARA SAUCE
HUMMUS $8.00
CHICKPEA PUREE, TAHINI, GARLIC, LEMON & OLIVE OIL, SERVED WITH PITA
BABA GANOUSH $8.00
ROASTED EGGPLANT & GARLIC PUREED WITH TAHINI, LEMON JUICE TOPPED WITH DICED TOMATOES, PARSLEY & GARLIC OIL, SERVED WITH PITA
MAC & CHEESE $14.50
ELBOW PASTA, SHARP CHEDDAR, WHITE CHEDDAR, TOASTED GARLIC CRUMBS
BANG-BANG SHRIMP $15
TEMPURA BATTERED, THAI GARLIC, SWEET & SOUR SAUCE
HOUSE MADE MEATBALLS $11 (Three per order)
CRUSHED TOMATO, SPRINKLED PARMESAN CHEESE, GARLIC CROSTINI
GRILLED STEM ARTICHOKE HEARTS $11.50
MARINATED & GRILLED STEM ARTICHOKE HEARTS, ROASTED RED PEPPERS, SLICED BLACK OLIVES, SHAVED FENNEL & PARMIGIANO REGGIANO, SERVED WITH CHARRED LEMON
MOZZARELLA STICKS $11.50
SEVEN (7) MOZZARELLA STICKS, MARINARA DIPPING SAUCE
SALADS
CLASSIC CAESAR $6 small / $12 large
ROMAINE HEARTS, TORN CROUTONS, AGED PARMESAN, CLASSIC CAESAR DRESSING
GOAT CHEESE & BEETS (GF) $15
ROASTED BEETS, CANDIED WALNUTS, GOAT CHEESE, ARUGULA, CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
PROTEIN SALAD (V) (GF) $16.95
MIXED GREENS, QUINOA, LENTILS, CHICKPEAS, AVOCADO, WALNUTS, RAISINS, TOMATO, CUCUMBER, CILANTRO LIME, VINAIGRETTE
VEGAN CAFÉ SALAD (GF) (V) $20
VEGGIE BURGER, GREENS, MANGO, TOMATO, AVOCADO, CILANTRO-LIME VINAIGRETTE
YELLOWFIN TUNA SALAD (GF) $22
MIXED GREENS, MANGO, AVOCADO, TOMATO, ORANGE-SESAME VINAIGRETTE, CHIPOTLE-LIME
CHIPOTLE-GARLIC SHRIMP SALAD (GF) $19.95
GRILLED CHIPOLTE MARINATED SHRIMP, FIELD GREENS, MANGO, AVOCADO, TOMATO, CILANTRO-LIME VINAIGRETTE
ADD:
STEAK $12, TUNA $10, SALMON $10, SHRIMP $8, VEGGIE PATTY $7, OR CRISPY GRILLED CHICKEN $5
(protein add-ons, large sizes only)
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TACOS
3 tacos per order
For Gluten Free, ask for corn tortilla
STEAK TACO $24
CARAMELIZED ONIONS, LETTUCE, AVOCADO, QUESO FRESCO, HARISSA AIOLI
served on flour tortilla
SEABASS TACO $24
PAN SEARED SEABASS, MANGO SLAW, SLICED AVOCADO, CHIPOTLE AIOLI, FLOUR TORTILLA
BAJA FISH TACO $20
BLACKENED TILAPIA, PINEAPPLE SALSA, AVOCADO, CHIPOTLE AIOLI SAUCE
served on flour tortilla
SHRIMP TACO $21
TEMPURA BATTERED, THAI GLAZE, PINEAPPLE SALSA, SHREDDED CABBAGE
served on flour tortilla
CHICKEN TACO (GF) $20
SHREDDED CHICKEN, LETTUCE, AVOCADO, QUESO FRESCO, PICKLED ONIONS, SALSA VERDE & GUAJILLO SAUCE, SERVED ON FLOUR TORTILLAS
CORN TORTILLA AVAILABLE FOR GLUTEN FREE.
BURGERS
Choice of Angus Beef (GF), Chicken (GF), OR Veggie Patty
Served with House Fries, Bistro Fries (add $1.00) OR Side Salad
For Gluten Free, please ask for Lettuce or Gluten Free Wrap
FULLY LOADED BURGER CHICKEN: $16 | BEEF or VEGGIE: $17
CHEDDAR, AVOCADO, CHIPOTLE AIOLI, LETTUCE, TOMATO, PICKLE, ONION
MEMPHIS BURGER CHICKEN: $17 | BEEF or VEGGIE: $18
BEEF, CHEDDAR CHEESE, BBQ SAUCE BACON, CRISPY ONIONS
CLASSIC BURGER CHICKEN: $14 | BEEF or VEGGIE: $15
LETTUCE, TOMATO, ONION, PICKLE
Add Bacon $3 Add Avocado $2.50
CLASSIC CHEESEBURGER CHICKEN: $15 | BEEF or VEGGIE: $16
LETTUCE, TOMATO, ONION, PICKLE
CHOICE OF AMERICAN, SWISS, CHEDDAR, JACK, MOZZARELLA
Add Bacon $3 Add Avocado $2.50
FULLY LOADED VEGGIE BURGER $16.50
VEGGIE PATTY, CHEDDAR CHEESE, AVOCADO, CHIPOTLE AIOLI
SANDWICHES
Add a side of house fries $4.50 / add a side of bistro fries (garlic, parmesan, parsley) $5.50
For Gluten Free, please ask for Lettuce or Gluten Free Wrap
CHICKEN CHEESESTEAK $15
GRILLED CHICKEN, POTATOES, PEPPERS, ONIONS, JALAPENOS, AMERICAN CHEESE, SERVED ON BAGUETTE
SPICY CHICKEN SANDWICH $15
CRISPY CHICKEN CUTLET, SPICY SLAW, SRIRACHA SAUCE, SWISS CHEESE, BACON, TOMATO, PICKLES, SERVED ON BAGUETTE
HEALTHY BOWLS
All bowls are premixed. Can not remove any ingredients
FARMERS BOWL (V) $16.95
ROASTED MEDLEY OF BUTTERNUT SQUASH, BRUSSELS SPROUTS & CAULIFLOWER WITH QUINOA, WHITE BEANS & KALE OVER BROWN RICE, LIGHT SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE DRESSING (served warm)
HARVEST BOWL (V) $16.95
MAPLES ROASTED SWEET POTATO, SPINACH, QUINOA, CHICKPEAS & PECANS WITH BROWN RICE (served warm)
MEDITERRANEAN BOWL (V) $16.95
ISRAELI COUSCOUS, ROASTED CAULIFLOWER, SHREDDED BRUSSELS SPROUTS, QUINOA, DICED RED BELL PEPPER, WHITE BEANS, CHERRY TOMATO, RED ONION, KALAMATA OLIVES & CUCUMBER, LEMON VINAIGRETTE DRESSING (served cold)
POWER BOWL (V) $16.95
CHICKPEAS, QUINOA, KALE, ROASTED EGGPLANT, WHITE BUTTON MUSHROOMS, CHERRY TOMATOES, WHITE BEANS & DICED RED BELL PEPPERS, LEMON VINAIGRETTE (served cold)
ADD:
STEAK $12.95, TUNA $10, SALMON $10, SHRIMP $9, VEGGIE PATTY $7, GRILLED CHICKEN $6
MAINS
SHRIMP & SCALLOPS(GF) $2
SAUTEED SHRIMP & DAY BOAT SCALLOPS OVER PARMESAN RISOTTO
BRANZINO PICCATA $28.95
BRANZINO FILLET, CAPERS, LEMON BUTTER, WHITE WINE SAUCE, OVER SAUTEED BROCCOLI & MASHED POTATOES
PAN SEARED BRANZINO (GF) $28.95
CHERRY TOMATOES, CAPERS, SHALLOTS, LEMON BUTTER WHITE WINE SAUCE, SAUTEED SPINACH & HERB ROASTED POTATOES
HEART HEALTHY SALMON (GF) $26.95
PAN SEARED SALMON, SUNDRIED TOMATO & GOAT CHEESE OVER GRILLED EGGPLANT, ZUCCHINI, ROASTED RED PEPPERS & MUSHROOMS, PESTO OIL
MAPLE GLAZED SALMON (GF) $26.95
PAN ROASTED SALMON, MAPLE MUSTARD GLAZE, BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO, BRUSSELS SPROUTS
BROILED ATLANTIC SALMON $26.95
BROILED SALMON, DILL LEMON SAUCE, MIXED VEGETABLES & BASMATI RICE
CHICKEN SAVOY (GF) $23
BREAST, PARMESAN CRUST, ROASTED CARROTS, WHIPPED POTATO, BALSAMIC REDUCTION
BRICK OVEN ROASTED CHICKEN (GF) $24
½ BONE-IN CHICKEN, MASHED POTATOES, SAUTEED SPINACH, PAN SAUCE
CHICKEN MARSALA $23
MUSHROOMS, ONIONS, MARSALA WINE SAUCE OVER PASTA OR MASHED POTATOES
CHICKEN PICCATA $23
PAN SEARED CHICKEN BREAST, CAPERS, WHITE WINE LEMON SAUCE, CHOICE OF PASTA OR MASHED POTATOES
CHICKEN FRANCESE $23
EGG BATTERED CHICKEN BREAST, BUTTER WHITE WINE LEMON SAUCE, CHOICE OF PASTA OR MASHED POTATOES
STEAK FRITES (GF) $28.95
GRILLED HANGAR, BISTRO FRIES, WILTED SPINACH, RED WINE SAUCE
BOURBON BBQ RIBS (GF) $26
HALF RACK, CHOICE OF HOUSE CUT OR BISTRO FRIES
PENNE ALLA VODKA $17
WITH CHICKEN $22 / WITH SHRIMP $25
PENNE, MARINARA SAUCE, TOUCH OF HEAVY CREAM
SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS $18.95
TRADITIONAL MEATBALLS, CRUSHED TOMATO, CREAM, FRESH RICOTTA, TOASTED GARLIC CRUMBS
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA $23
BREADED CHICKEN CUTLET, MELTED MOZZARELLA & MARINARA SAUCE, Served with choice of Pasta OR Mashed Potatoes
EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA $21
BREADED EGGPLANT, MELTED MOZZARELLA & MARINARA SAUCE, Served with choice of Pasta OR Mashed Potatoes
vegan dinner menu
FARMERS BOWL (V) (GF) $15
ROASTED MEDLEY OF BUTTERNUT SQUASH, BRUSSELS SPROUTS & CAULIFLOWER WITH QUINOA, WHITE BEANS & KALE OVER BROWN RICE, LIGHT SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE DRESSING (served warm)
HARVEST BOWL (V) (GF) $15
MAPLES ROASTED SWEET POTATO, SPINACH, QUINOA, CHICKPEAS & PECANS WITH BROWN RICE (served warm)
MEDITERRANEAN BOWL (V) $15
ISRAELI COUSCOUS, ROASTED CAULIFLOWER, SHREDDED BRUSSELS SPROUTS, QUINOA, DICED RED BELL PEPPER, WHITE BEANS, CHERRY TOMATO, RED ONION, KALAMATA OLIVES & CUCUMBER, LEMON VINAIGRETTE DRESSING (served cold)
POWER BOWL (V) (GF) $15
CHICKPEAS, QUINOA, KALE, ROASTED EGGPLANT, WHITE BUTTON MUSHROOMS, CHERRY TOMATOES, WHITE BEANS & DICED RED BELL PEPPERS, LEMON VINAIGRETTE (served cold)
VEGAN CAFÉ SALAD (V) $20
VEGGIE BURGER, MIXED GREENS, MANGO, TOMATO, AVOCADO, CILANTRO-LIME VINAIGRETTE
PROTEIN SALAD (V) (GF) $16.95
MIXED GREENS, QUINOA, LENTILS, CHICKPEAS, AVOCADO, WALNUTS, RAISINS, TOMATO, CUCUMBER, CILANTRO LIME, VINAIGRETTE
ADD VEGAN VEGGIE PATTY $7
VEGAN DELIGHT BURGER (V) $19
VEGAN VEGGIE PATTY, MOZZARELLA & CHEDDAR CHEESE MIX, AIOLI, VEGAN BUN, CHOICE OF SALAD OR FRIES
VEGAN EGGPLANT PASTA (V) $19
RIGATONI, ROASTED EGGPLANT, GARLIC, FRESH BASIL, CRUSHED RED PEPPER, TOMATO SAUCE, SHREDDED VEGAN MOZZARELLA
• all cheeses used are plant based
• aioli is made with vegan mayonnaise
SIDES
HOUSE FRIES $6
GARLIC SAUTEED SPINACH $8
BOX OF BISTRO FRIES $7
GARLIC OIL, PARMESAN, PARSLEY
MIXED VEGETABLES $8
BROCCOLI & GARLIC $8
ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS $8.95
MASHED POTATOES $6
KIDS (12 and Under)
KIDS PASTA $13.95
SPAGHETTI, CHOICE OF RED SAUCE OR BUTTER
CHICKEN FINGERS & FRIES $13.95
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST WITH FRIES $12.95
KIDS BURGER WITH FRIES $15.95
KIDS GRILLED CHEESE & FRIES $12
SOUPS
SPLIT PEA – Cup $6 / Bowl $9
CREAM OF CARROT AND AND APPLE – Cup $7 / Bowl $11.50
VEGAN VEGETABLE LENTIL – Cup $7 / Bowl $11.50