STARTERS
Oysters on the Half Shell
½ dozen 10 full dozen 19
Shrimp Cocktail
With Housemade Cocktail Sauce 10
Macaroni & Cheese with Maine Lobster
With Mascarpone & Vermont Sharp White Cheddar with White Truffle Oil Drizzle 12
Hoisin BBQ Pork Spare Ribs
Sprinkled with Toasted Sesame Seeds 7
Ahi Tuna Poke
Sushi Grade Ahi marinated in Sesame Oil, Soy & Vietnamese Chili on Avocado Tower, Wonton Crisps, Wasabi & Pickled Ginger 12
Carpaccio of Smoked Buffalo
On Peppercorn Dijon with Capers, Asiago Curles & Toast Rounds 10
Baked Brie
In Phyllo with Raspberry Jam, Port Wine Syrup, Crackers 9
Calamari
Golden Fried, Marinara & Lemon Aioli Drizzle 9
Duck Egg Rolls
On Sweet and Spicy Maple Sauce 8.5
Tuna Roll Tempura
On Asian Aioli with Wasabi Drizzle 9.5
Maryland Crab Cake
Pan Seared Lump Crab Cake with Spicy Remoulade 10
Crab Chili Relleno
Roasted Poblano Chili stuffed with Lump Blue Crab & Monterey Jack, pan fried, over Chipotle Chili Tomato Sauce 11
Mussels Provencale
PEI Mussels steamed in White Wine Garlic Broth with Sundried Tomatoes & Capers 9
FROM THE GARDEN
Seafood Caesar
With Grilled Shrimp, Crabmeat & Lobster 12
Roasted Chicken Cobb
With Avocado, Bacon Bits, Hard Boiled Egg, Gorgonzola & Balsamic Vinaigrette 12
Spicy Thai Rice Noodles with Grilled Bistro Steak
Noodles dressed in Sesame Vinaigrette with Cucumbers, Carrots, Red Bell Peppers & Napa Cabbage over Greens 16.5
Deluxe Wedge Salad
Iceberge Lettuce Wedge, Hearts of Palm, Maytag Blue Cheese, Dried Cranberries, Pumpkin Seeds, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Tomatoes & Balsamic Vinaigrette 7
PAN ROASTED SOUPS
Shrimp Bisque with Sherry 5 cup 9.5 bowl
Lobster Bisque with Crouton 5.5 cup 10.5 bowl
Shrimp & Andouille Sausage Gumbo 5.5 cup 10.5 bowl
FROM THE GRILL & OVEN
Filet Mignon
Our Signature Filet on Port Wine Demi Glace with Mushroom Ragout topped with Maytag Blue Cheese Crumbles over Garlic Mashers 33
Exotic Mixed Grill
New Zealand Red Deer Loin on Blackberry Chocolate Demi, Colorado Ostrich Filet on Pomegranate Black Pepper Sauce & Colorado Lamb Rib Chop dusted with Moroccan Garam Masala on Red Wine Jus with Potato Croquette 35
12 oz. Terry Bison Ranch Buffalo Strip Steak
With Sundried Cherry Demi Glace and Twice Baked Potato with Mascarpone Cheese 34
Chipotle Pork Tenderloin
Topped with Frizzled Tabasco Onion Rings over Garlic Mashers 19
Lamb Shank
A hearty bone-in Shank braised in Merlot with Root Vegetables, Thyme & Rosemary topped with Olive Tapenade over Yukon Gold Potatoes 25
16 oz. Bone-in Rib Eye
With Housemade Fries 31
Colorado Rack of Lamb
Double-boned Chops dusted with Moroccan Garam Masala on Red Wine Lamb Jus with Potato Croquette 36
Tournedos of Beef Au Poivre
Five Peppercorn Crusted Filet, flamed with Brandy, finished with Green Peppercorns & Cream over Garlic Mashers 33
FROM THE SEA
Pan-Asian Inspired Ahi Tuna
Dusted with Five Spice Powder & Ginger with Yakitori Glaze over Shrimp Fried rice with Shrimp Dumplings 29
Potato Crusted North Atlantic Salmon
Over Colorful Edamame Relish with Applewood Smoked Bacon & Corn on Sweet Pea Coulis 28
Chilean Sea Bass with Pine Nuts & Basil Crust
Over Lobster Cream Sauce with Garlic Mashers 28
Bouillabaisse
Stocked with Fresh Fish, Lobster, Clams & Mussels in Tomato Saffron Broth garnished with Red Pepper Coulis Croutons, Lemon Aioli Drizzle 26
POULTRY
Duck Trilogy
Confit of Duck Leg & Muscovy Duck Breast on Grand Marnier & Raspberry Demi with Duck Egg Roll & Garlic Mashers 25
Colorado Ostrich Filet
On Pomegranate Black Pepper Sauce with Panko Crusted Potato Croquette 26
Herbs of Provence Half Roasted Chicken
Seasoned with Garlic, Rosemary & Cracked Red & Black Pepper on Marsala Demi Glace with Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes 17
NOODLES, RICE & VEGETARIAN
Penne Pasta Gorgonzola with Candied Pecans
Tossed with Sun Dried Tomatoes & Exotic Mushrooms in Creamy Gorgonzola Sauce 18
New Zealand Clams Arrabiatta
A Bistro favorite - Over Linguini with Spicy Tomato Sauce 18
New Zealand Clams Jay's Way
Baby Clams sauteed with Serrano Peppers, Garlic, Pancetta, White Wine & Butter with Red Pepper Flakes over Linguini 18
Shrimp & Grits
Jumbo Shrimp pan seared with Jalapeno, Corn, Roasted Garlic & Serrano Ham, flamed with Tequila over Creamy Poblano Polenta 20
ENJOY A SAMPLING OF OUR SENSUAL VALENTINE'S 2010 MENU:
"Jay's Bistro is our favorite spot to 'sip slowly' and enjoy smooth jazz. Attention to detail is what makes the Bistro special. Outstanding service and extensive wine knowledge set the tone for a spectacular evening out. This is THE Fort Collins go-to spot for any occasion!"
- Mark and Clair Hensler