Sundried Tomato American Bistro - San Juan Capistrano

Starters & Small Plates

• Crispy Blackened Chicken Spring Rolls**US$ 10,25

  honey-cilantro pesto

• Ahi Poke*US$ 16,25

  raw ahi, avocado, onion, oyster and sweet chili sauce, seaweed, sesame seeds, daikon sprouts, wonton chips

• Black Mussels with Saffron Cream* **US$ 17,25

  one pound of mussels, pancetta, sun dried tomatoes

• Bacon-Wrapped Fresh Jumbo ScallopsUS$ 16,25

  teriyaki glaze

• Blue Corn Duck TaquitosUS$ 14,25

  housemade guacamole, sweet'n sour dipping sauce

• Oven-Baked ArtichokeUS$ 13,25

  melted parm, pine nut piccata, tarragon aioli

• Filet of Beef TacosUS$ 13,25

  two mini tacos, blueberry-radish salsa, goat cheese

• Panko-Crusted Crispy CalamariUS$ 14,25

  calamari steak strips, mango curry aioli

• Braised Beef SlidersUS$ 13,25

  slow-cooked beef, wild mushrooms, roasted red bell, goat cheese, aioli

• Housemade Potato ChipsUS$ 9,25

  drizzled with a gorgonzola cream sauce

• Roasted Brussels SproutsUS$ 9,25

  asiago, extra virgin olive oil, sundried tomato dipping sauce

Sampler Platter

$17.25

• Crispy Blackened Chicken Spring Rolls

  honey cilantro pesto

• Blue Corn Duck Taquitos

  housemade guacamole, sweet n' sour dipping sauce

• Root Beer Marinated Baby Back Ribs

  chipotle barbecue sauce

Daily Soup Creations

cup $7.25, bowl $10.25

• Monday - Housemade Chicken Noodle

• Tuesday - Chicken Tortilla

• Wednesday - Creamy Lemon, Chicken and Risotto

• Thursday - Cream of Jalapeño

• Friday - New England Clam Chowder with Pancetta

• Saturday - Lobster Bisque Topped with Arugula Pesto

• Sunday - Chef's Choice

Salads & Bowls

• Chopped Salad**US$ 16,25

  organic baby greens, dried cranberries, pine nuts, gorgonzola, golden beets, red onions, cilantro-caper vinaigrette

• San Juan BowlUS$ 16,25

  spinach, strawberries, blueberries, dried cranberries, candied pecans, cucumber, asiago, avocado, quinoa, hearts of palm, "We Olive" meyer lemon organic olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette

• Sundried Tomato Caesar Salad**US$ 13,25

  romaine, kale, parm, garlic croutons, baby heirloom tomatoes, Sundried Tomato Caesar Dressing

• Organic Baby GreensUS$ 10,25

  tomatoes, hearts of palm, mandarin oranges, cucumber, cilantro-caper vinaigrette

• Grilled Chicken Apple SaladUS$ 17,25

  organic baby greens, gorgonzola, candied pecans, dijon vinaigrette

• Prime Top Sirloin Steak Salad*US$ 20,25

  seared medium rare, organic arugula, kale, asiago, pine nuts, garlic-lemon vinaigrette, balsamic drizzle, creamed horseradish

• Salad Sampler (Tasting Portions)**US$ 17,25

  Chopped, Sundried Tomato Caesar, Roasted Shaved Chicken Apple

Salads & Bowls Additions

• Roasted Shaved ChickenUS$ 4,00

• Grilled Chicken BreastUS$ 5,00

• SalmonUS$ 6,00

• Ahi*US$ 8,00

• Peppered-Mustard SalmonUS$ 7,00

• Four Jumbo ShrimpUS$ 9,00

• Top Sirloin*US$ 6,00

1/2 and 1/2

choose any combination of two $16.25

• Salads

  Chopped, Sundried Tomato Caesar or Roasted Shaved Chicken Apple

• Sandwiches

  Honey-Cilantro Chicken Pesto, Comfort Combo Grilled Cheese, or Teriyaki Chicken Thai

• Soups

  Daily Soup Creation or Signature Creamy Sundried Tomato Soup

Sandwiches & Burgers

Choice of: organic baby greens salad or shoestring pommes frites. Substitute: sweet potato pommes frites or pommes frites with truffle oil or spicy sriracha gorgonzola Add: $1

• Teriyaki Chicken Thai Sandwich**US$ 13,25

  gorgonzola, spicy sriracha, cilantro, baguette

• Housemade Vegetable Burger**US$ 15,25

  provolone, tomato, spinach, onion, avocado, 1000 island, brioche

• Honey-Cilantro Chicken Pesto Sandwich**US$ 13,25

  brie, baguette (so fresh it's green!)

• French Dip Sandwich**US$ 16,25

  tri tip, havarti, au jus, baguette

• RQ's Lamb Cheeseburger*US$ 17,25

  gorgonzola, tomato, onion, lettuce, aioli, brioche

• 1/2 Lb. Prime Angus Sirloin Cheeseburger*US$ 16,25

  provolone, tomato, lettuce, pickles, onion, 1000 island, brioche

• 1/2 Lb. Openface Prime Sirloin Burger*US$ 17,25

  bacon, avocado, havarti, fried egg, kosher pickle, 1000 island, brioche

Large Plates

Add: organic baby greens $6; Signature Sundried Tomato Caesar Salad $6

• Pasta-Less Vegetarian LasagnaUS$ 19,25

  layers of parm, goat cheese, eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, red bell, spinach, topped with fresh tomato sauce

• Mary's Natural Half-Chicken (Available After 4:30)US$ 22,50

  marinated with preserved lemons, garlic, rosemary, beurre blanc, green beans/pancetta/pine nut piccata, mashed potatoes, pan au jus

• All Natural Grilled Chicken BreastUS$ 19,25

  sautéed apples, chardonnay cream sauce, roasted sweet potatoes, green beans

• New Zealand Lamb Chops* (2)US$ 22,50

  pomegranate glaze, roasted sweet potato, green beans / pancetta / pine nut piccata

• Prime Filet Mignon*

  choice of herb butter or pomegranate glaze, garlic mashed potatoes, asparagus

  • 8 ozUS$ 35,50

• Root Beer-Marinated Baby Back Ribs

  chipotle barbecue sauce, shoestring pommes frites

  • Half RackUS$ 20,25
  • Full RackUS$ 26,50

• All Natural Prime Flat Iron Steak*

  cilantro-lime glaze, shoestring pommes frites

  • 10 ozUS$ 25,50

• Fresh Atlantic Salmon Filet

  peppered mustard glaze, quinoa with vegetables

  • 6 ozUS$ 24,50

• Sesame-Crusted Fresh Ahi Tuna* **US$ 28,50

  seared rare, soy citrus glaze, avocado, sautéed spinach, mashed potatoes

• Fresh Baked HalibutUS$ 27,50

  heirloom tomato, basil, asiago cheese, lemon caper buerré blanc, grilled asparagus, garlic mashed potatoes

• Fish 'N ChipsUS$ 20,25

  fresh halibut, housemade tartar, malt vinegar

Pasta

Add: fresh vegetables $3; grilled chicken breast $5; salmon $6; four jumbo shrimp $9

• Gluten-Free PenneUS$ 15,25

  basil pesto, light cream sauce, parm

• Vegan PenneUS$ 18,25

  sautéed asparagus, red bell, squash, carrots, spinach, dates, brussels sprouts, sundried tomatoes, pecans, pine nuts, almond milk, bread crumbs

• Angel HairUS$ 15,25

  capers, garlic, tomatoes, white wine, olive oil, parm

• Blackened Chicken Over BowtieUS$ 19,25

  whole roasted garlic, red bell, sundried tomato puree, olive oil gorgonzola, asiago, parmesan (spicy and no sauce)

Sides

• Sautéed AsparagusUS$ 7,25

• Mashed PotatoesUS$ 6,25

• Green Beans / Pancetta / Pine Nut PiccataUS$ 7,25

• Sautéed SpinachUS$ 6,25

• Sweet Potato FriesUS$ 6,25

  cilantro thai aioli

• Gouda Mac 'N CheeseUS$ 7,25

• Quinoa with VegetablesUS$ 7,25

• Brussels SproutsUS$ 8,25

  truffle oil, asiago, pancetta

• Roasted Sweet PotatoUS$ 6,25

• Shoestring Pommes FritesUS$ 6,25

It's All About the Soup!

• Signature Creamy Sundried Tomato Soup**

  grilled creamy havarti, parm, asiago, fresh basil, tomato, sun dried tomato country bread and Creamy Sundried Tomato Soup

  • CupUS$ 7,25
  • BowlUS$ 10,25
  • Comfort ComboUS$ 16,25

Wines by the Glass

^Wines available by the bottle 1/2 price on Tuesday after 4:30. Vintages subject to change (2-20)

Champagne & Sparkling Wines

• Mumm Brut Prestige

  melon, spice, toasty vanilla, crisp finish

  • SplitUS$ 14,00

• Le Grand Courtage Grand Cuvee Brut Rose France NV

  smooth, versatile, balanced, hint of fruit, floral finish

  • GlsUS$ 11,00

• J. Roget

  apple and pear flavors

  • GlsUS$ 8,00

• La Marca Prosecco

  Fresh, clean, ripe lemon, green apple, grapefruit, minerals

  • SplitUS$ 10,00

Cabernet

• Bianchi "Estate" Paso Robles 2017

  • GlsUS$ 12,00
  • 1.5 GlsUS$ 17,50

• Twenty Rows Central Coast 2017

  • GlsUS$ 11,00
  • 1.5 GlsUS$ 16,00

• Pacific Bay Chile 2017

  • GlsUS$ 7,50
  • 1.5 GlsUS$ 10,50

• Silver Oak Alexander Valley 2015

  • GlsUS$ 23,00
  • 1.5 GlsUS$ 33,00

Chardonnay

• Sonoma Cutre Russian River 2017

  • GlsUS$ 12,50
  • 1.5 GlsUS$ 18,00

• Bianchi Santa Barbara 2017

  • GlsUS$ 11,00
  • 1.5 GlsUS$ 16,00

• Pacific Bay Chile 2019

  • GlsUS$ 7,50
  • 1.5 GlsUS$ 10,50

• La Crema Sonoma Coast 2018

  • GlsUS$ 13,50
  • 1.5 GlsUS$ 19,50

• Joel Gott Monterey 2017

  • GlsUS$ 10,00
  • 1.5 GlsUS$ 14,00

• Rombauer Carneros 2018^

  • GlsUS$ 18,00
  • 1.5 GlsUS$ 26,50

Interesting White Wines

• Sea Glass Riesling Santa Barbara 2018

  • GlsUS$ 8,50
  • 1.5 GlsUS$ 12,00

• Giesen Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand 2019

  • GlsUS$ 8,50
  • 1.5 GlsUS$ 12,00

• Grgich Hills Estate, Fumé Blanc Napa Valley 2017

  • GlsUS$ 13,00
  • 1.5 GlsUS$ 19,00

• E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone, White Blend France 2017^

  • GlsUS$ 12,50
  • 1.5 GlsUS$ 18,00

• Montevina Pinot Grigio California 2018

  • GlsUS$ 8,50
  • 1.5 GlsUS$ 12,00

• Triennes Rose France 2018

  • GlsUS$ 10,50
  • 1.5 GlsUS$ 15,00

Interesting Red Wines

• Murphy Goode Red Blend California 2015

  • GlsUS$ 8,50
  • 1.5 GlsUS$ 12,00

• Morgan Cotes du Crow's Monterey 2017^

  • GlsUS$ 10,50
  • 1.5 GlsUS$ 15,00

• Indaba Merlot South Africa 2017

  • GlsUS$ 10,50
  • 1.5 GlsUS$ 15,00

• Smoke Tree Pinot Noir Monterey 2016

  • GlsUS$ 10,50
  • 1.5 GlsUS$ 15,00

• Mossback Pinot Noir Russian River 2017

  • GlsUS$ 13,50
  • 1.5 GlsUS$ 19,50

• Brazin "Old Vines" Zinfandel Lodi 2017

  • GlsUS$ 10,00
  • 1.5 GlsUS$ 14,50

• Septima Malbec Argentina 2017

  • GlsUS$ 9,50
  • 1.5 GlsUS$ 13,50

• Joel Gott "Alakai" Grenache California 2014^

  • GlsUS$ 10,50
  • 1.5 GlsUS$ 15,00