Cafe Forte Bistro & Wine Bar menu

120. 1/2 Lb Steamed Shrimp

121. Sweet & Sour Shrimp

112. Shrimp

w. chinese veg

111. Shrimp

w. lobster sauce

113. Shrimp

w. pepper & tomato

114. Shrimp

w. broccoli

115. Shrimp

w. mixed vegetables

116. Hunan Shrimp*

117. Szechuan Shrimp*

118. Shrimp*

w. garlic soup

119. Shrimp*

w. curry sauce

Village Atelier Salad

Organic field greens, French brie, sliced apples, walnuts, tossed in raspberry vinaigrette. Vegetarian.

Greek Salad

Organic field greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, raspberry vinaigrette, topped with choice of tuna salad, chicken salad or egg salad. Vegetarian.

Forte House Salad

Organic field greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, raspberry vinaigrette, topped with choice of tuna salad, chicken salad or egg salad.

Venice Beach Spinach Salad

Spinach. crispy bacon, hard boiled egg, honey Dijon mustard.

Pat's Main Street Tonno Salad

Organic field greens, imported canned Italian tuna in olive oil, white beans, roasted beets, red onion.

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

All natural sliced chicken breast, romaine lettuce, shredded Parmesan, anchovies.

Fresh Carved Roasted Turkey

Organic field greens, crumbled bleu cheese, cranberry relish, raspberry vinaigrette.

Sashimi Seared Ahi Tuna Salad

Seared rare and chilled with wasabi mustard, ginger, organic field greens, soy ginger dressing.

Grace's Soup of the Day

Comforting and nutritious, served with crusty bread

Chilled Gazpacho

Prepared Catalina style, balances both sweet and zesty into an outstanding garden of refreshing soup. Vegetarian, vegan.

Steamed Pot Stickers

Chicken and vegetable pot stickers served with a soy dipping sauce.

Caprese Salad

Of Fresh Mozzarella cheese, tomato, basil and extra virgin oil. Vegetarian.

Baked Brie with sliced apples

French brie encased in a savory pastry, served golden brown with sliced apples. Vegetarian.

White Bean Dip and Red Pepper Hummus Veggie Plate

Fresh baked pita bread. Vegan.

A1. Beef

w. chicken broccoli

A2. Chicken

w. shrimp broccoli

A3. Shrimp

w. beef broccoli

A4. Hunan Chicken*

w. beef

A5. Beef*

w. szechuan garlic sauce

A6. Szechuan Shrimp*

w. chicken

A7. Hunan Beef*

w. shrimp

A8. Szechuan Beef*

w. chicken

The English Muffin Tuna Melt

Albacore tuna salad, tomato, Swiss American Cheese, baked open faced on English muffin, kettle chips.

The European Black Forest Melt

Black Forest ham, provolone cheese, sliced tomato, baked open faced on a croissant, kettle chips.

The Cafe Cubano

Sliced roast pork, ham, imported Swiss, dill pickle, chipotle mayo, oven baked on ciabatta bread, red potato salad.

The Crispy Italian Sandwich

Sliced grilled chicken breast, spinach, tomatoes, provolone cheese, tomato sauce, baked on ciabatta bread, green salad.

Cheese Ravioli

Tomato basil sauce. Vegetarian.

Spinach Ravioli

Tossed in a blend of herbed olive oil and vegetable stock, finished with Parmesan cheese and fresh spinach. Vegetarian.

Bloody Mary Penne Pasta

Tomato, red pepper puree, horseradish and peppered vodka. Vegetarian, vegan.

Fuzzili Pasta Pomodoro

Organic pasta with sweet Italian sausage, chunky tomato sauce.

Signature Cafe Meatloaf Plate

Topped with caramelized onions, served over smashed potatoes and organic corn.

D1. Steamed Vegetable Delight

D6. Steamed Pork

w. broccoli

D8. Steamed Pork

w. mixed vegetables

D3. Steamed Chicken

w. broccoli

D5. Steamed Chicken

w. mixed vegs

D2. Steamed Beef

w. broccoli

D4. Steamed Beef

w. mixed vegetables

D7. Steamed Shrimp

w. broccoli

D9. Steamed Shrimp

w. mixed vegs

Cafe Veggie Burger

House made and served with sliced tomato, red onion, Dijon tomato mustard, organic green salad. Vegetarian,vegan.

Angus Cheese Burger

Cheddar Cheese, lettuce, tomato and raw onion, red potato salad.

Lamb Burger

Seasoned lamb with rosemary, thyme and red onion, topped with creamy Feta Cheese, red potato salad.

Grace's Soup of the Day

Chilled Gazpacho

Prepared Catalina style, balances both sweet and zesty into an outstanding garden of refreshing soup. Vegan.

Organic Mixed Green Salad

Tossed in a raspberry vinaigrette. Vegan.

Romaine and Arugula Salad

With toasted walnuts and Gorgonzola cheese, Dijon vinaigrette. Vegetarian.

Cafe Caesars Salad

With anchovies, shredded Parmesan cheese and homemade croutons.

Steamed Chicken and Vegetable Pot Stickers

Sesame soy dipping sauce.

Baked Brie en Croute

Our signature appetizer is a Triple Cream Brie encased in a savory pastry baked golden brown, served with sliced apples. Vegetarian.

Caprese Salad

Of fresh mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, basil, and extra virgin olive oil. Vegetarian, gluten free.

Polenta Cakes

Topped with sauteed sweet sausage and savory bell peppers.

White Bean Dip and Veggie Plate

Served with fresh baked pita. Vegan.

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus and Veggie Plate

Served with fresh baked pita. Vegan.

Rosie's Mini Pies

Freshly baked individual mini apple pies with vanilla ice cream

Forte Egg Salad

Seasoned chopped egg, green onions, light on the mayo, served with lettuce and tomato on sour dough bread.

Albacore Tuna Salad

White meat tuna, diced red onion, celery, light on the mayo, served with lettuce and tomato on nine grain bread.

Old Fashioned BLT

Crispy bacon, mayo, lettuce and tomato on sour dough bread.

Lunch Combo

Cup of soup, half sandwich served on nine grain bread.

Grace's Chunky Chicken Salad

White meat chicken, lightly tossed in Dijon mayo, diced red and green pepper, diced celery, served with lettuce and tomato on cranberry walnut bread.

Bistro Turkey Club

Carved turkey breast, provolone cheese, crispy bacon, lettuce and tomato, mayo, served on sour dough bread

Fresh Carved Turkey

Carved turkey breast, cranberry relish, lettuce and tomato, mayo, served on marble rye bread.

Lower East Side Smoked Salmon Platter

Norwegian salmon, cream cheese, onion, capers, tomatoes, toasted bagel.

Spinach and Cheese Ravioli

Tossed in a blend of herbed olive oil and vegetable stock finished with Parmesan cheese and fresh spinach. Vegetarian.

Bloody Mary Penne Pasta

Tomato and red pepper coulis, horseradish, peppered vodka. Vegan.

Cheese Ravioli

Ricotta, asiago, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, tomato basil sauce. Vegetarian.

Layered Cheese Lasagna

Ricotta cheese, mozzarella, tomato basil sauce. Vegetarian.

Fusilli Pasta with sweet Italian Sausage

In a spicy tomato pomodoro.

Cafe Meatballs and organic whole wheat spaghetti

Extra lean white meat turkey, marinara sauce.

Pat's Quiche Du Jour

Daily homemade quiche served with organic green salad.

Sashimi Seared Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna

Organic mixed greens, veggies, soy ginger vinaigrette.

Signature Cafe Meatloaf Plate

Caramelized onions, burgundy sauce, organic corn tossed over smashed golden potatoes, fresh vegetable.

Oven Roasted All Natural Chicken Breast

Organic smashed yams and fresh vegetable. Gluten free.

Pecan Crusted Chicken Breast

Maple bourbon sauce, smashed potatoes and fresh vegetable.

Poached Wild Salmon Salad

In a Teriyaki sauce, organic mixed greens, veggies, ginger vinaigrette.

Poached Pacific Whitefish

In a olive, caper, and tomato broth, brown rice and fresh vegetable. Gluten free.

Pan Seared Mahi Mahi

Tortellini pasta, escarole, white beans, tomatoes, wine infused broth.

Horseradish Crusted Wild Salmon

Lemon dill sauce, smashed golden potatoes, fresh vegetable.

Gorgonzola Crusted Angus Sirloin Steak

Smashed golden potatoes and fresh vegetable. Gluten free.