The summer is coming to an end, which means this is our last Savor Sarasota menu! For the next two weeks we will be running our last discounted menu of the year. Don't miss out on some of our favorite dishes at these amazing prices.

 

In the kitchen, we are whipping up a delicious pan seared duck breast with a maple, cranberry gastrique and roasted yukon golds. This is not only one of our guests' favorite dishes, but our chef's as well! Pair the duck with a tasty red wine and you have the makings for a perfect evening with friends and family.

 

This final special menu runs for two weeks, with two courses for $15 at lunch (11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.) Monday through Friday, as well as three courses for $29 at dinner (beginning at 5 p.m.) Monday through Saturday. Even though Savor Sarasota ends soon, that doesn't mean our tasty creations do! Check us out on Facebook to see what new dishes we have cooking in the kitchen!

 

LUNCH $15.00 (Tax and gratuity not included)

To Start
Choice of a cup of Soup du Jour (Hot or chilled specialty)
or
Shrimp & Crab Bisque (additional 2.00)
or
Watermelon & Feta Cheese Salad
Arugula greens, onion, tomato drizzled with a white balsamic vinaigrette
or
Bijou Grilled Caesar
Romaine lettuce, herb croutons, parmesan crisps, creamy roasted garlic dressing, anchovy

Entrées

CHICKEN LOUISVILLE
Pecan crusted organic chicken breast, with Apple Brandy demi- glace swerved with vegetables
Or
WILD MUSHROOM AND GRUYÈRE GRILLED CHEESE
Shitakes and Creminis, creamy Gruyère, semolina bread, Petite Caesar salad or pommes frites
Or
SHRIMP & ARUGULA SALAD
Glazed Boursin Cheese, strawberries, hazelnuts, croutons tossed in a honey sherry Vinaigrette

 

DINNER $29.00 (Tax and gratuity not included)

To Start
Choice of a cup of Soup du Jour (Hot or chilled specialty)
or
Shrimp & Crab Bisque (additional 2.00)
or
Watermelon & Feta Cheese Salad
Arugula greens, onion, tomato drizzled with a white balsamic vinaigrette
or 
Bijou Grilled Caesar
Romaine lettuce, herb croutons, parmesan crisps, creamy roasted garlic dressing, anchovy

Entrées

BRAISED PORK SHANK
Apple-Brandy demi-glace, served with mash potato and vegetable
Or
PAN-SEARED BRANZINI
Topped with an Orange Ginger emulsion, and served with Almond Coconut rice and asparagus
Or
PAN SEARED DUCK BREAST
Maple Cranberry gastrique and roasted Yukon Golds

Dessert

Chocolate Mayan Cake served with dulce de leche and a coffee cloud
or
Bijou’s Assorted Authentic Italian Gelati and Sorbetti

 

By JP Knaggs

Categories: Savor Sarasota Tags: downtown sarasota, Savor Sarasota, savor sarasota menu, downtown Sarasota restaurant, dining discounts

The kids are back at school, the weather will begin to cool off (eventually), and our Savor Sarasota deals will only be going on for a few more weeks! If you haven't joined us yet this summer, you are missing out!

We created two of our best menus so far and will be serving them the next two weeks! If you start with our famous shrimp and crab bisque, or a crisp Bijou caesar salad, the juicy braised beef short ribs is the perfect entree. In a red wine, balsamic and molasses reduction, served with cheddar and garlic mashed potato, this dish with blow your mind and tastebuds.

Join us in downtown Sarasota for a delicious meal at a discounted price. Enjoy all that Sarasota has to offer and share an afternoon with friends and family at the Bijou Café. Make reservation online, or just stop by! We can’t wait to see you.

 

LUNCH $15.00 (Tax and gratuity not included)

To Start

Choice of a cup of Soup du Jour (Hot or chilled specialty)
or
Shrimp & Crab Bisque (additional 2.00)
or
Beet & Arugula Salad
With goat cheese, red onions, croutons and white Balsamic vinaigrette
or
Bijou Caesar
Romaine lettuce, herb croutons, parmesan crisps, creamy roasted garlic dressing, anchovy

Entrées

SHORT RIB SLIDERS
With chevre, arugula and horseradish aioli served with waffle fries
or
CHICKEN PAILLARD
Organic chicken breast, sautéed in olive oil and garlic and served with roasted Mediterranean vegetables and sautéed spinach, finished with lemon and butter
or
CHOPPED MEDITERRANEAN SALAD
Grilled chicken breast, romaine, feta, olives, artichokes, onion, cucumber, croutons, sun-dried tomato, herb vinaigrette (sub grilled lamb, add $2)

DINNER $29.00 (Tax and gratuity not included)

To Start

Choice of a cup of Soup du Jour (Hot or chilled specialty)
or
Shrimp & Crab Bisque (additional 2.00)
or
Beet & Arugula Salad
With goat cheese, red onions, croutons and white Balsamic vinaigrette 
or 
Bijou Caesar
Romaine lettuce, herb croutons, parmesan crisps, creamy roasted garlic dressing, anchovy

Entrées

GRILLED SALMON
With late summer tomato vinaigrette, fingerling potatoes, zucchini planks
or
CHICKEN PAILLARD
Organic chicken breast, sautéed in olive oil and garlic and served with roasted Mediterranean vegetables and sautéed spinach, finished with lemon and butter
or
BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS
In a red wine, balsamic and molasses reduction served with cheddar and garlic mashed potato

Dessert

Mixed fresh berries With crème Anglaise

or

Bijou’s Assorted Authentic Italian Gelati and Sorbetti

 

By JP Knaggs

Categories: Savor Sarasota Tags: downtown sarasota, Savor Sarasota, savor sarasota menu, dining discounts, romantic dinner sarasota

One of the best parts about Sarasota is fresh seafood. When you join us at the Bijou Cafe, you know that the seafood you are served is the finest and freshest. Try our Gulf shrimp, sautéed in olive oil with roasted garlic and tomatoes, sautéed spinach, basil, and you can be the judge.

 

This Savor Sarasota discounted menu changes every two weeks with two courses for $15 at lunch, Monday through Friday, and three courses for $29 at dinner, Monday through Saturday. When you pair one of our special dishes with one of our smooth glasses of wine, you have the ingredients to a perfect evening.

 

Join us for a relaxing lunch or dinner in downtown Sarasota. Bring your friends to sit back and relax, soaking up the last few days of summer. And now, with the kids back at school, you deserve to celebrate. Make reservations online or just swing by! See you soon.

 

 

LUNCH $15.00 (Tax and gratuity not included)

  

To Start

Choice of a cup of Soup du Jour (Hot or chilled specialty)

or

Shrimp & Crab Bisque (additional 2.00)

or

Spinach and Raspberry Salad

With Maytag Blue cheese, bacon, tomato and raspberry vinaigrette

or

Bijou House Salad

Mixed greens, carrot, radish, red onion, cucumber, white balsamic vinaigrette

 

Entrées

NEUSKI’S BLT

With Semolina bread and avocado mayonnaise

or

RAINBOW TROUT

Cornmeal dusted and sautéed and served with ranch vegetable ragout and fresh chive aioli

or

BIJOU CAESAR AND CHICKEN

Grilled chicken breast with Romaine lettuce, herb croutons, parmesan crisps, creamy roasted garlic dressing, anchovy

 

 

DINNER $29.00 (Tax and gratuity not included)

 

To Start

Choice of a cup of Soup du Jour (Hot or chilled specialty)

or

Shrimp & Crab Bisque (additional 2.00)

or

Spinach and Raspberry Salad

With Maytag Blue cheese, bacon, tomato and raspberry vinaigrette

or

Bijou House Salad

Mixed greens, carrot, radish, red onion, cucumber, white balsamic vinaigrette

 

Entrées

SHRIMP AND TOMATO CAPELLINI

Fresh Gulf shrimp sautéed in olive oil with roasted garlic and tomatoes, sautéed spinach, basil, Grana Padano

or

RAINBOW TROUT

Cornmeal dusted and sautéed and served with ranch vegetable ragout and fresh chive aioli

or

BIJOU CRISP ROASTED DUCK

Savory bread pudding stuffing, sour cherry Merlot sauce or Orange Grand Marnier sauce 

 

Dessert

Gelati Profiteroles

With chocolate and vanilla gelati and caramel and chocolate drizzle

or

Bijou’s Assorted Authentic Italian Gelati and Sorbetti

 

 

By JP Knaggs

Categories: Savor Sarasota Tags: Savor Sarasota, savor sarasota menu, downtown Sarasota restaurant, dining discounts, fine dining sarasota

One of the great things about summer in Sarasota are quiet, sunny, warm days with little traffic. In this perfect setting, relax and enjoy a great deal at the Bijou for lunch and dinner.

We are bringing back a favorite for the next two weeks at a discounted price! Scottish farmed salmon, roasted vegetables, fresh spinach, finished with lemon and butter will have your tastebuds thrilled. Our Savor Sarasota dishes are selected and prepared with love and care to make the perfect meal. Bring your co-workers, friends, and even your in-laws! We promise the whole experience will be smooth, delicious and affordable.

This isn't our only summer special! We have a daily happy hour with $5 martinis, and our monthly First Friday wine tastings! Enjoy the last few weeks of summer with us. We promise, it's worth every minute, bite, and sip.

 

LUNCH $15.00 (Tax and gratuity not included)

  

To Start

Choice of a cup of Soup du Jour (Hot or chilled specialty)

or

Shrimp & Crab Bisque (additional 2.00)

or

Caprese Salad with fresh mozzarella, Tasty-Lee tomato, and balsamic drizzle

or

Bijou House Salad with mixed greens, carrot, radish, red onion, cucumber, white balsamic vinaigrette

 

Entrées

MUSHROOM RAVIOLI

Light lemon cream, portabella mushroom, spinach and goat cheese

or

DUCK SALAD

Tossed with fresh strawberries and avocado, spinach and a poppy seed dressing

or

SOUTH-AFRICAN “BRAAIVLEIS”

Grilled house made “Boerewors” or Farmer’s sausage, served with South African style grits, chutney and grilled tomato

 

 

DINNER $29.00 (Tax and gratuity not included)

 

To Start

Choice of a cup of Soup du Jour (Hot or chilled specialty)

or

Shrimp & Crab Bisque (additional 2.00)

or

Caprese Salad with fresh mozzarella, Tasty-Lee tomato, and balsamic drizzle

or

Bijou House Salad with mixed greens, carrot, radish, red onion, cucumber, white balsamic vinaigrette

 

Entrées

SALMON PAILLARD

Scottish farmed salmon, roasted vegetables, fresh spinach, finished with lemon and butter

or

DUCK SALAD

Tossed with fresh strawberries and avocado, spinach and a poppy seed dressing

or

VEAL CARCIOFI

Panko crusted veal escallop, artichoke, lemon/garlic butter sauce with mashed potato

 

Dessert

Chocolate Hazelnut Tart

With Graham cracker crust and whipped cream

or

Bijou’s Assorted Authentic Italian Gelati and Sorbettos

 

By JP Knaggs

Categories: Savor Sarasota Tags: downtown sarasota, fine dining in sarasota, Savor Sarasota, savor sarasota menu

The summer is a time to relax and enjoy family and friends. Here at the Bijou we have the perfect lunch and dinner menus to make that happen! Break out of your routine and come to downtown Sarasota to indulge in our unique Savor Sarasota menus for the next two weeks.

 

The perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day is to relax over a delicious black & bleu salad with blackened strip loin of beef, Maytag Bleu cheese, Neuske’s bacon, red onion, and drizzles with a light herbed EVOO. Call up your friends and meet us at the Bijou for a delectable dining experience out of the ordinary! And, don't forget about our happy hour, Monday-Saturday, 5-7pm.

 

LUNCH $15.00 (Tax and gratuity not included)

  

To Start

Choice of a cup of Soup du Jour (Hot or chilled specialty)

or

Shrimp & Crab Bisque (additional 2.00)

or

Gravlax with Mixed Greens Salad with cucumber, red onion, croutons, honey horseradish vinaigrette

or

Bijou Caesar Salad with romaine lettuce, herb croutons, parmesan crisps, creamy roasted garlic dressing, and anchovy

 

Entrées

PAN SAUTEED BRANZINI

A la Grenobloise, with saffron rice and carrots Vichy

or

BLACK & BLEU SALAD

Blackened strip loin of beef, Maytag Bleu cheese, Neuske’s bacon, red onion, arugula, herbed EVOO

or

CHICKEN SALAD CROISSANT

Pulled Roast chicken with grapes, apples, celery and cashews with arugula, on a croissant

 

DINNER $29.00 (Tax and gratuity not included)

To Start

Choice of a cup of Soup du Jour (Hot or chilled specialty)

or

Shrimp & Crab Bisque (additional 2.00)

or

Gravlax with Mixed Greens Salad with cucumber, red onion, croutons, honey horseradish vinaigrette

or

Bijou Caesar Salad with romaine lettuce, herb croutons, parmesan crisps, creamy roasted garlic dressing, and anchovy

 

Entrées

PAN SAUTEED BRANZINI

A la Grenobloise, with saffron rice and carrots Vichy

or

MUSTARD & FENNEL RUBBED PORK TENDERLOIN

With rhubarb and saltana compote

or

ROASTED HALF FREE RANGE CHICKEN 

With herbes de Provence, white bean and smoked vegetable salsa

 

Dessert

House made New York Style Cheesecake

with fresh berry compote or, more wickedly, with nuts, chocolate and caramel drizzle

or

Bijou’s Assorted Authentic Italian Gelati and Sorbettos

JP Knaggs

Categories: Savor Sarasota Tags: Savor Sarasota, savor sarasota menu, downtown Sarasota restaurant, dining discounts, fine dining sarasota

Our new Savor Sarasota menu is officially in! For the next two weeks we will be whipping up delicious new dishes for you to sink your teeth into. Join us for a fork tender, moist pork shank, braised in its own juices until mouth wateringly tender, served with brandied apple demi-glace and mashed potato.

 

Nothing pairs better with this delicious pork shank than a large glass of smooth red wine. Share a bottle with friends and turn your evening in downtown Sarasota into a party. Don't forget, this menu is only around for two weeks, so you better hurry!

 

 

LUNCH $15.00 (Tax and gratuity not included)

  

To Start

 

Choice of a cup of Soup du Jour (Hot or chilled specialty)

or

Shrimp & Crab Bisque (additional 2.00)

or

Shaved Fennel & Arugula Salad with polenta croutons and honey lime vinaigrette

or

Moroccan Salad with fresh Florida citrus, dates, almonds and apples, balsamic vinaigrette

 

Entrées

GRILLED SOCKEYE SALMON

Curried peach relish, coconut rice and julienned vegetable

or

SEARED DUCK BREAST SALAD

Tossed with fresh strawberries and baby spinach in a poppy seed dressing

or

BRAISED PORK SHANK SLIDERS

Served with house-made apple slaw and waffle chips

 

 

DINNER $29.00 (Tax and gratuity not included)

 

To Start

Choice of a cup of Soup du Jour (Hot or chilled specialty)

or

Shrimp & Crab Bisque (additional 2.00)

or

Shaved Fennel & Arugula Salad with polenta croutons and honey lime vinaigrette

or

Moroccan Salad with fresh Florida citrus, dates, almonds and apples, balsamic vinaigrette

 

Entrées

GRILLED SOCKEYE SALMON

Curried peach relish, coconut rice and julienned vegetable

or

SEARED DUCK BREAST

Served with fresh strawberry and baby spinach salad tossed with poppy seed dressing

or

BRAISED PORK SHANK 

Fork tender and served with brandied apple demi-glace and mashed potato

 

Dessert

CHOCOLATE TERRINE

With coffee cloud and almond brittle

or

Bijou’s Assorted Authentic Italian Gelati and Sorbettos

 

JP Knaggs

Categories: Savor Sarasota Tags: Savor Sarasota, savor sarasota menu, downtown Sarasota restaurant, dining discounts, fine dining sarasota

Summers are wonderful for so many reasons, but mainly because of our prix fixe lunch and dinner menu! This year's Savor Sarasota has officially begun at the Bijou. This week's menu has one of our favorites, Chicken Paillard, and when paired with a glass of white wine, it makes for the perfect summer evening.

This special menu changes every two weeks with two courses for $15 at lunch (11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.) Monday through Friday, as well as three courses for $29 at dinner (beginning at 5 p.m.) Monday through Saturday.

Reservations are always recommended but not required. See you soon!

 

Savor Sarasota Menu for June 23 to July 6

 

LUNCH $15.00 (Tax and gratuity not included)

 

First Course

Chilled Vichyssoise
or
Shrimp & Crab Bisque (add $2)
or
Summer Garden Salad with chopped egg and Nicoise dressing

 

Second Course

Moules et Frites
or
Chicken Paillard
or
Short Rib Sliders with chèvre, arugula and horseradish aioli

 

 

DINNER $29.00 (Tax and gratuity not included)

 

First Course

Chilled Vichyssoise
or
Shrimp & Crab Bisque (add $2)
or
Summer Garden Salad with chopped egg and Nicoise dressing

 

Second Course

Grilled Swordfish en Brochette with watermelon, ginger citrus vinaigrette
or
Braised Short-ribs, cheese & garlic mashed potatoes
or
Chicken Paillard

 

Dessert

Amarula Creme Brûlée
or
Choice of Bijou Gelati’s and sorbets

JP Knaggs

Categories: Savor Sarasota Tags: fine dining in sarasota, restaurants near sarasota opera, dining discounts, romantic dining florida

Savor Sarasota is so popular that we've decided to run it all summer! As a special thank you to our year-round guests, and an invitation to summer visitors, we're continuing a prix fixe menu for lunch and dinner.

 

The Savor Sarasota special includes two courses for $15 at lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday as well as three courses for $29 at dinner, beginning at 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

 

The menu will change every two weeks, and will include both Bijou favorites and one-time special creations. These will be posted here as soon as they are available. Reservations are always recommended but not required, and though substitutions are not available on the special menu, our kitchen will accommodate dietary restrictions as needed.

 

The Savor Sarasota menu extension marks another recent change of ours includes the addition of a new "bar bites" menu and the introduction of our first ever happy hour in the Gossips Lounge, including our signature Bijou martinis for $5, from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.

 

See you all soon!

JP Knaggs

Categories: Savor Sarasota Tags: Savor Sarasota, savor sarasota menu, downtown Sarasota restaurant, fine dining sarasota

Sarasota is not only a beautiful place to live, but it is filled with delicious restaurants everywhere you turn! Savor Sarasota is an event we participate in every year that lets us join together with other local Sarasota restaurants and create unique 3-course menus and offer them at a great discount!

We have slaved over our menu this year to make sure it is perfect! You can enjoy these amazing meals for just $15 per person for lunch and $29 per person for dinner. Savor Sarasota runs from June 1-14th, so hurry on over!

 

LUNCH MENU

 

Lunch First Course (Choice of one)

 

Trio of Chef's Soups

 

Shrimp & Crab Bisque

(additional $2)

 

Grilled Caesar Salad

With spicy dressing, parmesan rounds and sourdough croutons.

 

 

Lunch Second Course (Choice of one)

 

Chargrilled Pork Tenderloin with Wild Mushroom

Creamy polenta and wilted spinach.

 

Mini Crabcake and Salad

With arugula, red onion and fresh mongo/strawberry salsa piquante.

 

Tartine Nordique

House cured salmon gravlax served on marble rye with cream cheese spread, shaved radish, onions and capers.

 

 

DINNER MENU

 

Dinner First Course (Choice of one)

 

Soup Du Jour

Hot or chilled specialty of the Chef.

 

Grilled Caesar Salad

With spicy dressing, parmesan rounds and sourdough croutons.

 

Beet & Arugula

With goat cheese, red onions, croutons and white Balsamic vinaigrette.

 

Dinner Second Course (Choice of one)

 

Chargrilled Pork Tenderloin with Wild Mushroom

Crispy fried onions, creamy polenta and wilted spinach.

 

Bijou Crisp Roasted Duck

Savory bread pudding stuffing, sour cherry Merlot sauce or orange Grand Marnier sauce.

 

Mediterannean Seafood Stew

Fresh shrimp, fish and mussels in a hearty saffron broth served with croutons and rouille.

 

Dinner Third Course (Choice of one)

 

Key Lime Panna Cotta

Pistachio crumble, fresh raspberry drizzle.

 

Bijou's Assorted Authentic Italian Gelati and Sorbettos

 

Exclusive of beverage, tax and gratuity. Please no substitutions.

JP Knaggs

Categories: Savor Sarasota Tags: fine dining in sarasota, Savor Sarasota, savor sarasota menu, romantic dinner sarasota