Dinner Menu
Sweet Basil’s Cafe – Livingston NJ
STARTERS
SHORT RIB ARANCINI $12
Smoked Paprika Aioli, Parmesan
SALMON TARTAR $14
Sweet Apple, Pickled & Crispy Shallot, Dill Aioli, Watercress, Sesame Crisp
THAI CALAMARI $13
Sweet Chili Sauce, Garlic & Black Pepper Aioli
DIP TRIO $14
Baba Ganoush, Hummus, White Bean & Za’atar, Fresh Pita
CRAB BLT SLIDERS $14
Crab Cake, Bacon Marmalade, Gem Lettuce, Tomato, Brioche Bun
MAC & CHEESE $10
Macaroni, Gouda, Aged Gruyere, Panko Crust
BRAISED PORK & MANCHEGO EMPANADAS $12
Cilantro Sauce
STEAMED PEI MUSSELS $11
White Wine, Cream, Parsley, Garlic, Crusty French Loaf
SOUPS $9
SPLIT PEA
CREAM OF CARROT APPLE
VEGAN VEGETABLE LENTIL
SALADS
CLASSIC CAESAR $10
Romaine Hearts, Torn Croutons, Aged Parmesan, Classic Dressing
CLASSIC SPINACH SALAD $11
Mushroom, Bacon, Pickled Red Onion, Tomato, Buttermilk Dressing
BEET & GOAT CHEESE SALAD $12
Raw & Pickled Beets, Goat Cheese, Baby Spinach, Pine Nut, Edamame, Balsamic Reduction
CLASSIC NICOISE $18
Dill Crusted Tuna, Black Olive, Grape Tomato, Radish, Green Bean, Red Skin Potato, Split Balsamic
BURRATA $12
Maple Glazed Squash, Frisee Lettuce, Confit Tomato, Hazelnut, Pesto, Black Pepper Honey & Balsamic Reduction, Croute
VEGAN CAFÉ $17
Veggie Burger, Greens, Mango, Tomato, Avocado, Cilantro & Lime Vinaigrette
CHIPOTLE GARLIC SHRIMP $17
Mixed Greens, Avocado, Mango, Tomato, Cilantro & Lime Vinaigrette
ADD:
tuna $10 ~ shrimp $8 ~ salmon $8 ~ 6oz Steak $10 ~ veggie patty $6 ~ chicken $5
MAINS
FREE RANGE FRIED CHICKEN $22
Mashed Potato, Sautéed Spinach, Pan Gravy, Spiced Honey Butter
MOULES FRITES $19
Garlic, Pinot Grigio, Heavy Cream, Parsley, House Fries
STEAK FRITES $23
Grilled Marinated Hanger Steak, Triple Cooked Steak Fries, Bordelaise Sauce, Peppercorn Sauce, Sautéed Swiss Chard
FREE RANGE BRICK CHICKEN $22
Breast & Thigh, Parsnip Puree, Crispy Sunchokes, Roast Cipolini Onions, Buttered Brocolini, Pan Sauce
SEA BASS $24
Roast Mini Rainbow Potato, Buttered Spinach, Celery Root Puree, Sundried Tomato Tapenade
QUEEN SCALLOPS $25
Parmesan & Tarragon Risotto, Bacon Marmalade, Crispy Bacon, Herb Oil
24 HOUR BRAISED SHORT RIB $22
Whipped Potato, Roast Heirloom Carrots, Bordelaise Sauce, Gremolata
PAN SEARED GNOCCHI $21
Tarragon & Basil Cream, English Peas, Asparagus, Confit Tomato, Crispy Sopressa, Parmesan
CRISPY ATLANTIC SALMON $22
Brocolli Pesto Orzo, Cherry Tomato Fondue
BURGERS / TACOS
ANGUS BURGER $15.50 (Bacon $1.50)
8oz. Aberdeen Angus Burger, Potato Roll, LTO, Pickles, House Fries, Slaw, Aged Cheddar, Substitute American, Swiss
VEGAN CAFÉ BURGER $14
Potato Roll, LTO, Pickle, Chipotle Aioli, Avocado, Slaw, House Fries
BRAISED SHORT RIB TACO (3) $19
Pickled Red Onion, Queso Fresca
POLENTA CRUSTED COD TACO (3) $19
Red Cabbage & Radish Salsa, Honey, Corn & Yogurt Dressing
ROAST VEGETABLE TACO (3) $18
Zucchini, Red Pepper, Cauliflower, Red Onion, Anaheim Chile, Smoked Paprika Aioli, Cotija Cheese
SHRIMP TACO $20
Crispy Thai Glazed Shrimp, Pineapple Salsa, Shredded Cabbage
SIDES
HOUSE FRIES $5
TRIPLE COOOKED STEAK FRIES $7
BUTTERED SPINACH $7
ROAST BRUSSELS SPROUTS, PANCETTA $8
WHIPPED POTATO $6
DESSERTS – $10
Croissant Bread & Butter Pudding
vanilla ice cream, bourbon caramel sauce
White Chocolate Crème Brulee
shortbread cookies
Flourless Chocolate Caramel Torte
strawberry coulis, whipped cream
Meyer Lemon Tart
fresh raspberries, sweet mascarpone
BEVERAGES
Organic Fair Trade Estate Coffee/Iced Coffee* $2.75, $3/iced
Add shot of espresso $1
Cappuccino, Latte or Mocha $3.75
Espresso $2
Caramel Swirl Latte $4
Frozen Caramel Swirl $4.5
Sweetened Iced Cappuccino $4.5
Frozen Mochaccino $4.5
Hot Chocolate $2.5, $3/with whip
Mint Hot Chocolate $3.5
Chai/Iced Chai $3.75, $4.50/iced
Mighty Leaf Tea (Hot or Iced) $3.5
Iced Tea* $2.75
Fountain Sodas* $2.75
Lemonade $2.75
Fresh Pomegranate Lemonade $3
Arnold Palmer (½ Lemonade, ½ Iced Tea) $2.75
Frozen Lemonade or Frozen Mojito Lemonade $4.5
Frozen Pomegranate Lemonade $4.5
OJ Strawberry Banana Smoothie $4.5
Strawberry Mango Smoothie $4.5
Mixed Berry Vanilla Smoothie $4.5
Root Beer or Coke Float $4.5
Milkshakes $5
Milk/Chocolate Milk $2.75/sm, $3.75/lg
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice $3.5/sm, $4.5/lg
Tropicana $2.75/sm, $3.75/lg
Apple or Cranberry Juice $2.5/sm, $3.5/lg
*free in-house refills (coffee, iced coffee, iced tea & fountain sodas)