Dinner Menu
Sweet Basil’s Cafe – Livingston NJ
BRUSCHETTA
1 for $3.50;/ 3 for $10 / feel free to mix & match
TOMATO BASIL
tomato, basil & balsamic
MUSHROOM GOAT CHEESE
fresh herbs, portobello & garlic
AVOCADO
roasted corn, tomato, cilantro & lime
HOUSEMADE SOUPS
CREAM OF CARROT & APPLE $4.50 cup/$9 bowl
HEARTY SPLIT PEA $3.25 cup/$6.5 bowl
VEGAN VEGETABLE & LENTIL $4.50 cup/$9 bowl
APPETIZERS
CRISPY CALAMARI $12
polenta crusted calamari tossed with capers, cherry peppers & marinara
SKILLET MAC & CHEESE $9
gruyere, manchego, aged cheddar
Add grilled shrimp +$5
ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS $9
spanish chorizo sausage, extra virgin olive oil, oregano
THAI CALAMARI $12
fried calamari tossed in a thai garlic chili sauce with hot cherry peppers & scallions, garnished with arugula
BANG BANG SHRIMP $12
jumbo shrimp coated with a thai garlic sweet & sour sauce, mixed with hot cherry peppers, served with shaved cucumber & onion salad
FRIED CAULIFLOWER $8
description should read “side of blue cheese & spicy buffalo sauce
TACOS
• each entrée comes with 2 tacos, French fries and black bean corn salsa
• substitute French fries for an extra taco
• served on flour tortilla, corn tortilla available
CHILI GARLIC SHRIMP TACOS $20
crispy sweet thai chili glazed shrimp, pineapple salsa, shredded cabbage
BAJA FISH TACOS $18
blackened tilapia topped with pineapple salsa, chipotle sauce & fresh avocado
PULLED PORK TACOS $17
15 hour slow roasted pork, spicy chipotle slaw, house bourbon BBQ sauce
ROTISSERIE CHICKEN TACOS $17
rotisserie seasoned chicken, black bean corn salsa, shredded lettuce, queso fresco, cilantro & lime
SNAPPER TACO $17
pineapple salsa, sliced avocado, chipotle aioli
VEGGIE TACOS $17
seasoned & roasted cauliflower, crimini mushrooms, red peppers, grilled zucchini, queso fresco & chives
CHILI GARLIC SHRIMP TACOS $20
crispy sweet thai chili glazed shrimp, pineapple salsa, shredded cabbage, flour tortillas
BAJA FISH TACOS $18
blackened tilapia, pineapple salsa, chipotle sauce, flour tortillas
FROM THE GARDEN $5 small / $9 large
ROASTED BABY BEET SALAD
caramelized cipollini onion, baby arugula, gorgonzola, tossed in balsamic vinaigrette
TRADITIONAL CAESAR
crisp romaine, fresh croutons, pecorino-romano house made caesar dressing
CALI SPRING MIX
green apple, tomato, gorgonzola, candied walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette
WILD ARUGULA & PEAR
tomato, gorgonzola, citrus vinaigrette
WALNUT CRUSTED GOAT CHEESE
roasted portobello, mixed greens, toasted walnuts, goat cheese, lemon vinaigrette
SWEET BASIL’S WEDGE SALAD
iceberg lettuce, candied bacon, crumbled blue cheese dressing, grape tomatoes
GARDEN SALAD
mixed greens, tomato, onion, cucumber balsamic vinaigrette
Add a protein to any large salad:
chicken $4/ salmon $8/ shrimp $8/ hanger steak $8/ veggie burger $6
SALADS AS A MAIN
YELLOWFIN TUNA $18
seared sushi grade tuna, mango, avocado, tomato, orange sesame vinaigrette
CHIPOTLE GARLIC SHRIMP $17
mixed greens, avocado, mango, tomato, cilantro lime vinaigrette
VEGAN CAFÉ $16
homemade veggie burger, greens, mango, tomato, avocado, cilantro lime vinaigrette
CHAR GRILLED HANGER STEAK $16
avacado, mixed greens, tomato, red onion, lemon vinaigrette
CRAB CAKE SALAD $15
mixed greens, tomato & balsamic vinaigrette, with honey mustard
PASTA
RICOTTA GNOCCHI POMODORO $16
handmade ricotta dumplings, fresh tomato, basil, pecorino
BRAISED SHORT RIB RAGOUT $18
wild mushrooms, pappardelle
PENNE ALLA VODKA $15
parmesan, tomato, peas, cream
BURGERS & SANDWICHES
Served with fries or house salad
Substitute a home made veggie burger or chicken burger
THE MEMPHIS BURGER $15.50
bourbon bbq sauce, frizzled onions, bacon, sliced cheddar & spicy slaw
CHEESEBURGER
choice of american, cheddar, swiss, jack $13
gorgonzola or goat cheese +.50
THE NAKED BURGER $12
FULLY LOADED BURGER $14.50
avocado, cheddar & chipotle aioli
CRAB CAKE SANDWICH $15
on a soft roll served with tartar sauce
OPEN FACED HANGER STEAK SANDWICH $16
garlic toasted baguette, caramelized onions, demi glaze
GRILLED CHICKEN CHEESESTEAK $ 14
sautéed peppers & onions, aged white cheddar cheese
MAINS
MAPLE GLAZED SALMON $20
vermont maple syrup-whole grain mustard glaze, butternut squash risotto, brussels sprouts
BRAISED BEEF SHORTRIBS $21
whipped potato, hericot vert, port wine demi
HANGER “STEAK FRITTES” $19
8 oz. certified angus steak, charred sweet onion, beef jus, pan-crisped mini potatoes
CHICKEN SAVOY $18
1/2 chicken, balsamic, garlic, parmesan, whipped potatoes
COUNTRY FRIED CHICKEN $18
creamy whipped potatoes, honey butter, homemade cornbread
BBQ BABY BACK RIBS $18
half rack, housemade bourbon bbq, handcut fries, homemade cornbread
THREE NUT CRUSTED COD $21
pistachios, almonds & pecans, herb risotto, grilled zucchini, charred lemon
ATLANTIC SALMON $21
pan seared, fall root vegetable succotash, pearl onions, wilted arugula
FALL ROOT VEGETABLE RISOTTO $17
butternut squash, carrot, sweet potato, turnips, grilled zucchini, charred brussel sprouts
SWEET BASIL PORK CHOP $19
granny smith apples, roasted shallots, demi glaze, mashed potatoes
SIDES
WILTED SPINACH $5
BRUSSEL SPROUTS $6
MIXED VEGETABLE MEDLEY $5
MASH POTATOES $4
HAND CUT FRENCH FRIES $5
MINI ROASTED POTATOES $6
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
*free in-house refills (coffee, iced coffee, iced tea & fountain sodas)
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