Belford Bistro
offers a unique opportunity to enjoy fine New American Cuisine in an elegant, yet relaxed atmosphere.
Whether for an intimate evening, a family occasion, or a special event, our staff is dedicated to ensuring your dining experience is exceptional.
Chefs Kurt Bomberger and Crista Trovato have teamed up to create an outstanding and unique menu certain to delight.
Kurt and Crista's signature dishes, featuring only the finest seasonal ingredients, are complimented by Daily Specials, and the result is a true culinary delight.
Whether for Lunch or Dinner The Belford Bistro is guaranteed to please.
Bring your favorite wine and come experience the restaurant The Courier called “the best kept secret at the Shore.”
DINNER
Boston Bibb Salad
smoked applewood bacon, gorgonzola cheese, avocado, cucumber, bibb lettuce,
chopped egg, and dijon vinaigrette
12.
Roasted Red Beet Salad
goat cheese, beets, baby arugula, grapes and sherry wine vinaigrette
Pear and Manchego Salad
red pear, baby greens, manchego cheese, dried cherries and walnut vinaigrette
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Pan Roasted Quail
parsnip, granny smith apple, black mission figs and port vanilla syrup
15.
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
petite herb salad and lemon brown butter
Butternut Squash and Wild Mushroom Gnocchi
thyme, extra virgin olive oil, shaved pecorino romano
11.
Seared Diver Sea Scallops
shaved fennel, orange, applewood bacon, roasted beet and parsnip puree
14.
Five Cheese Agnolotti
peas, prosciutto and parmesan cream
11./22.
Prince Edward Island Mussels
chorizo, fennel, tomatoes and saffron cream
Butternut Squash Bisque
candied pistachio, goat cheese and apple
9.
French Onion Soup
melted jarlsberg
Fire Cracker Shrimp
tempura batter, ginger and chili aioli
Pan Roasted All Natural Chicken
butternut squash, wild mushrooms, gnocchi and sherry wine
24.
Magret Duck Breast
sweet potato, braised red cabbage, apple, candied pecans and cognac sauce
28.
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
roasted fingerling potato, asparagus, leeks and lemon brown butter
31.
Pork Porter House
potato gratin, pancetta, brussels sprouts, caramelized pearl onions and port wine sauce
parsnip puree, haricovert, smoked bacon, roasted red beets and black truffle vinaigrette
29.
Braised Short Rib
cider glazed root vegetables, red wine sauce and crispy onions
30.
Black Grouper
potato leek purée, mushroom ragout and lobster nage
Fresh Papperdelle Bolognese
mascarpone cheese and fresh basil
23.
NY Strip Steak
sautéed spinach, whipped potatoes and gorgonzola cheese sauce
mascapone cheese and english pea risotto
Chefs Meat Selection
market price
Fish of the Day
$6. plate sharing charge
LUNCH
7.
candied pistachio, pear and goat cheese
6.
Crab Cake
lemon brown butter and petite herb salad
Roasted Beet Salad
goat cheese, beets, mache, grapes, sherry wine vinaigrette
Pear and Manchego Cheese Salad
baby greens, red pear, dried cherries and walnut vinaigrette
chopped egg and dijon vinaigrette
Add to Our Salads
Grilled Chicken 4.
Grilled Steak 5.
Grilled Jumbo Shrimp 8.
Grilled Steak Sandwich
caramelized onions, horseradish mayonnaise and swiss cheese on garlic toast
The Bomberger
8 oz. ground sirloin burger, lettuce, tomato and onion on a brioche roll
10.
tempura batter, ginger and chili aioli,
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
smoked bacon, roasted garlic and rosemary mayonaise, lettuce and tomato on brioche roll
Crab Cake BLT
chili aioli, bacon, bibb lettuce and tomato on a brioche roll
16.
mascarpone cheese
Sandwich of the Day
MP
All sandwiches and wraps are served with bistro fries
Lunch Prix Fixe
$10.95 plus tax
Cash Only
Includes Beverage and Soup of the Day
egg and dijon vinaigrette
roasted garlic and rosemary mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato on brioche roll
8 oz. ground sirloin, lettuce, tomato and onion on brioche roll
fennel, tomatoes and saffron cream
No substitutions
May not be combined with any other offer
Dine in only
Dinner Prix Fixe
$25.95 plus tax
Available:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
5:00-6:30 p.m.
Dine In Only
*****
Choice of one
goat cheese, baby arugula, grapes and walnut vinaigrette
Boston Bibb
smoked applewood bacon, gorgonzola cheese, avocado, cucumber, bibb lettuce
egg, and dijon vinaigrette
candied pistachio, goat cheese, apple
risotto, chorizo, tomatoes and saffron cream
wild mushroom ragout, whipped potato and lobster nage
($3.00 supplement)
roasted fingerling potato, asparagus and lemon brown butter
Grilled All Natural Chicken
butternut squash, wild mushrooms and gnocchi
Pork Porterhouse
potato gratin, pancetta, caramelized onions and brussels sprouts
Cheese Cake, Crème Brulee or Flourless Chocolate Cake
No Substitutions
May not be combined with any other offer.
Mother's Day
Dinner
Regular menu and Specials
Open at 4:00 p.m.
Brunch
10:00a.m.-2:00p.m.
3 course Set Menu
$24.95 per person
Brunch Menu
smoked applewood bacon, gorgonzola cheese, avocado, cucumber, bibb lettuce egg, and dijon vinaigrette
Shrimp Spring Rolls
Tamarind dipping
Goat Cheese Salad
strawberries, green lentils, hearts of palm, beets, baby arugula and aged balsamic vinegar
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Eggs Benidict
canadian bacon, english muffin and truffled hollandaise
Steak and Eggs
grilled flank steak and two over easy eggs
petite herb salad and jalapeno aioli
Apple Strudel French Toast
maple mascarpone cream, caramelized apples and walnuts
Wild Mushroom, Goat Cheese and Spinich Frittata
Spring Vegetable Gnocchi
wild mushrooms, fava beans, asparagus, shaved pecorino romano
Pan Seared Fluke
spinich, yukon potatoes and orange buerre blanc
Chicken Speidini
prosciutto, fontina and fresh herbs
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Flourless Chocolate Cake, Cheesecake, Sorbet or Creème Brulee
MONDAY
11:30-2:30
&
5:00-cl
TUESDAY
CLOSED
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
* We will be OPEN Tuesday, Dec. 20th for Gift Certificate sales only.
* We are OPEN Christmas Eve
*We are CLOSED Christmas Day
*We are OPEN New Years Eve
*We are OPEN New Years Day
*We are CLOSED Monday Jan. 2nd and Tuesday Jan. 3rd.
* Please call for a reservation
(732) 495-8151, we do not take reservations online or through email
* We take reservations for lunch and dinner on the days we are open
*For parties of six or more we require a credit card to hold the reservaton
*Call in advance for Friday and Saturday night reservations
The balancing is more often than not between savory and sweet: As in the corn and pineapple relish that top the seared scallops, which in turn sandwich a slab of housemade bacon, a beer- and orange-juice-braised pork belly that looks and tastes more like veal. As in the pan-roasted quail, with blue cheese offsetting figs, apple and a reduction of Tahitian vanilla, balsamic vinegar and port wine. As in the thick, perfectly grilled New York strip, complicated only by salt and pepper, and adorned with sweet
Chefs Kurt Bomberger and Crista Trovato bring over thirty five years of experience to their latest venture – The Belford Bistro. This husband and wife team met while working at Windows on the World and have worked at a host of Manhattan’s finest restaurants.
Kurt and Crista have returned to the Jersey Shore and created a unique menu of New American Cuisine for The Belford Bistro. Their signature dishes, featuring the finest seasonal ingredients, are complemented by Daily Specials, and the result is a true culinary delight. One taste of the food, and it obvious that Kurt and Crista’s passion for cooking is matched only by their talent.
The Belford Bistro is available for private parties and is an ideal location for your next affair.
Chefs Kurt Bomberger and Crista Trovato will meet with you to create a custom menu for your affair that will make the food as special as your guests.
The Belford Bistro also offers gift certificates so you can share the experience with friends and family.
$25.95 per person
Bread & Butter Baskets
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Mixed Green Salad
pecans, cranberries, mix greens & balsamic vinaigrette
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Choice of One
Sliced Steak
wild mushrooms, thyme & red wine reduction
Oven Roasted Salmon
lemon tarragon buerre blanc
Chicken Spiedini
chicken stuffed with prosciutto, parmesan and fresh herbs
All entrees served with potato and vegetable
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Personalized Sheet Cake
Soda, Coffee, Teas
$30.95 per person
smoked bacon, gorgonzola, avocado, cucumber, egg & dijon vinaigrette
beets, arugula, pecans, goat cheese & balsamic vinaigrette
Mezza Rigatoni Bolognese
ricotta salata & basil
Jumbo Lump Crabcake
Herbed salad & lemon Scallion Aioli
$35.95 per person
Pear Salad
Manchego, candied walnuts, baby greens & balsamic vinaigrette
Grilled NY Strip Steak
mushrooms & red wine reduction
Macadamia Nut Crusted Salmon
prosciutto, peas & parmesan cream
Seared Diver Scallops
Hoping everyone had a safe and Happy New Year!!!
We are open Tuesday, Feb. 14th for Valentine's Day!
don't forget to
make your
reservations.
The balancing is more often than not between savory and sweet: As in the corn and pineapple relish that top the seared scallops, which in turn sandwich a slab of housemade bacon, a beer- and orange-juice-braised pork belly that looks and tastes more like veal. As in the pan-roasted quail, with blue cheese offsetting figs, apple and a reduction of Tahitian vanilla, balsamic vinegar and port wine. As in the thick, perfectly grilled New York strip, complicated only by salt and pepper, and adorned with sweet shoestring onion rings.
