Dinner Menu
Sweet Basil’s Cafe – Livingston NJ
STARTERS
SHORT RIB ARANCINI $12
Smoked Paprika Aioli, Parmesan
SHRIMP SKEWER $14
Shrimp, Honey, Garlic, Harrisa, Chickpea Salad
THAI CALAMARI $13
Sweet Chili Sauce, Garlic & Black Pepper Aioli
CRAB BLT SLIDERS $14
Crab Cake, Bacon Marmalade, Gem Lettuce, Tomato
MAC & CHEESE $10
Macaroni, Gouda, Aged Gruyere, Panko Crust
ORGANIC ANGUS BEEF MEATBALLS $10
Spiced Tomato Sauce, Parmesan, Rye Croute, Cumin Mayonnaise
STEAMED PEI MUSSELS $9/$18
White Wine, Cream, Parsley, Garlic, Crusty French Loaf
DIP TRIO $7 each or 3 for $16
Baba Ganoush, Hummus, White Bean & Za’atar, Fresh Pita
SOUPS $6 / $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
YELLOWFIN TUNA SALAD $18
Mixed Greens, Mango, Avocado, Tomato, Orange Sesame Vinaigrette, Chipotle Lime Sauce
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
MAPLE GLAZED ATLANTIC SALMON $23
Whole Grain Mustard and Maple Glazed Salmon, Carmelized Fall Vegetable Couscous, Roast Squash Puree, Dill Pesto & Reduced Balsamic
STEAK FRITES $24
Grilled Marinated Hanger Steak, Triple Cooked Steak Fries, Bordelaise Sauce, Peppercorn Sauce, Creamed Spinach
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
24 HOUR BRAISED SHORT RIB $24
Whipped Potato, Roast Heirloom Carrots, Bordelaise Sauce, Gremolata
ROASTED ARTICHOKE RISOTTO $18
Roasted Artichoke Risotto, Wild Mushroom Fricassee, Crispy Hazelnuts & Sunchoke Chips
ADD: chicken $5 ~ shrimp $8
QUEEN SCALLOPS $25
Parmesan & Tarragon Risotto, Bacon Marmalade, Crispy Bacon, Herb Oil
COTTAGE PIE $19
Slow Cooked Braised Beef, Whipped Potato, Seasonal Vegetables
FREE RANGE FRIED CHICKEN $22
Mashed Potato, Sautéed Spinach, Pan Gravy, Spiced Honey Butter
PAN SEARED GNOCCHI $19
Tarragon & Basil Cream, English Peas, Asparagus, Confit Tomato, Crispy Sopressa, Parmesan
SLOW ROAST PORK SHOULDER RAGU $19
Fettucine, Basil, Ricotta
BURGERS / TACOS
ANGUS BURGER $15 (Bacon $1.50)
(Fully Loaded: Cheddar, Avocado, Chipotle Aioli – $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 BRISKET TACO (3) $20
Pickled Red Onion, Avocado Puree, Queso Fresca
CRISPY PAPRIKA DUSTED COD TACO (3) $19
Red Cabbage & Roasted Corn Slaw, Avocado Yogurt, Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
ROAST VEGETABLE TACO (3) $18
Zucchini, Red Pepper, Cauliflower, Red Onion, Anaheim Chile, Smoked Paprika Aioli, Cotija Cheese
SHRIMP TACO (3) $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
MIXED SAUTEED VEGETABLES $8
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
Rishi Tea (Hot or Iced) $3.75
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 $7
Strawberry Mango Smoothie $7
Mixed Berry Vanilla Smoothie $7
Tropical Breeze Smoothie $7
strawberry, mango, pineapple and orange juice
Incredible Hulk Smoothie $7
pineapple, bananas, spinach, broccoli and ginger with apple juice
PB&J Smoothie $7
strawberry, blueberry, bananas, peanut butter and apple juice
Root Beer or Coke Float $4.5
Milkshakes $6
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)