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Fresco's Bistro

Cuisine: American, Crawfish, Regional, Seafood

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Fresco's dazzles diners with delicious bistro fare served at a charming beach locale. Make reservations for the harbor side dining room, and watch the waves lap against the bay while enjoying remarkable New World and Gulf Coast cuisine featuring fresh-takes on seafood favorites like Oysters Rockefeller and fried Louisiana crawfish. Or, stop by early morning for the enticing full brunch menu. Reservations aren't required, but calling ahead is definitely encouraged.

Address:

300 2nd Ave NE
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 894-4429

Hours:

Mon-Fri: Noon-10pm
Sat-Sun: Open-10pm

Website:

frescosbistro.com

Main Menu
- Starters
  
  Smoked Sausage & Chicken Gumbo
  
  smoked andouille sausage, roasted chicken & rice simmered in a cajun holy trinity & a classic dark roux. ($8.00)
  
  Yucatan Spring Rolls
  
  blackened chicken, apple wood smoked bacon, roasted corn, black beans, pepper jack cheese, & cilantro in a wonton wrap topped with sweet thai chile glaze. ($9.00)
  
  Oysters Rockefeller
  
  fresh gulf oysters topped with sauteed spinach, parmesan chipotle cream, & a hint of herbsaint ($11.00)
  
  Black N Blue Ahi Ahi
  
  seared ahi tuna steak served rare & sliced thin on a bed of wakame seaweed salad topped with wasabi, sriracha, & general tso glaze ($12.00)
  
  Escargot
  
  large helix snails roasted with garlic, gorgonzola cheese, & brown butter, served with baked crostinis ($10.00)
  
  Shrimp Cocktail
  
  wild louisiana shrimp served with fresh lemon & homemade cocktail sauce. ($11.00)
  
  Thai Calamari
  
  tender calamari lightly breaded & fried until golden brown then tossed with fresh lime & sweet thai chile glaze. ($9.00)
  
  Fried Louisiana Crawfish
  
  crawfish tails dusted with flour, fried until golden brown & tossed with cajun seasoning. served with a side of franks red hot & creole mustard. ($8.50)
  
  Garlic Shrimp Feta
  
  wild gulf shrimp sauteed with roasted garlic, red peppers, onions, kalamata olives, capers, & feta cheese ($11.00)
  
  Crab Stuffed Portobello Caps
  
  marinated portobello mushroom caps stuffed with a blue crab cake & fresh mozzarella topped with roasted garlic. ($10.00)
  
  Fried Zucchini Tempura
  
  zucchini wedges seasoned, dipped in our homemade tempura batter, & fried until golden brown. served with a lemon chipotle mayo. ($8.00)
- Salads
  Fresco
  mixed greens tossed with our homemade italian dressing & topped with cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, gorgonzola cheese, & sundried tomatoes.
  
  $9.00
  
  Add Salmon, Shrimp, Or Chicken: $5.00
  Wedge
  
  crisp iceberg lettuce wedge topped with apple-wood smoked bacon & cherry tomatoes smothered with blue cheese crumbles. ($9.00)
  
  Full Leaf Caesar
  
  crisp lettuce, parmesan croutons, asiago cheese, capers, & red onion. served with your choice of chicken, shrimp, or blackened salmon & topped with homemade dressing. ($13.50)
  
  Conch
  
  citrus marinated conch sliced thin mixed with capers, garlic, onion, roasted red peppers, scallions, lemon juice, & extra virgin olive oil. ($11.00)
  
  Micro Caprese
  
  cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, buffalo mozzarella, balsamic glaze, coarse sea salt, & cold pressed extra virgin olive oil. ($9.00)
  
  Portobello Tower
  
  marinated portobello mushroom cap, grilled zucchini, yellow squash, roasted red peppers, bruschetta topping, & feta cheese neatly stacked & dressed in a lime balsamic glaze ($9.00)
- Fish
  
  Atlantic Salmon
  
  charred salmon filet topped with spicy black beans, roasted corn relish, cucumber tzatziki, & fresh basil pesto. ($17.25)
  
  Mahi-Mahi
  
  lime peppered mahi- mahi steak with roasted garlic ponzu, cherry peppers, sweet peas, & mango salsa. ($17.95)
  
  Amberjack
  
  sriracha marinated amberjack, fried spinach, crispy hickory-smoked bacon, sweet thai chile glaze, wasabi sesame seeds, & grilled lemon. ($17.95)
  
  Blackened Swordfish Etouffee
  
  blackened swordfish steak smothered in a traditional new orleans spicy crawfish ragout. ($21.00)
  
  Escolar Pomodoro
  
  fresh gulf escolar filet cooked to a golden brown topped with cherry tomatoes, roasted garlic cloves, fresh lemon, & basil ($21.00)
- Pastas
  
  Shrimp Ala Feta
  
  wild gulf shrimp sauteed with garlic, roasted red peppers, bruschetta topping, kalamata olives, tossed with four-cheese tortellini, feta cheese, & a hint of anisette. ($16.25)
  
  Chicken Fresco
  
  grilled chicken, red onion, spinach, shitake mushrooms, chipotle & red peppers, green onions, gemelli pasta tossed in a light parmesan cream. ($17.50)
  
  New Orleans Trio
  
  gulf shrimp, crawfish, sea scallops, andouille sausage, tasso ham sauteed with a spicy creole sauce tossed with gemelli pasta & finished with demi-glace, cajun butter, & voodoo hot sauce. ($21.00)
  
  Blackened Salmon & Goat Cheese Carbonara
  
  blackened salmon tossed with fresh spring vegetables, roasted garlic, four cheese tortellini, & cherry peppers in a light cream sauce, topped with soft goat cheese. ($17.50)
  
  Linguine & Clams
  
  middle neck clams sauteed with roasted garlic, red pepper flake, chopped clams, & tossed in a parmesan cream sauce ($16.25)
  
  Lobster Fra Diavolo
  
  split maine lobster, roasted red peppers, cherry peppers, red pepper flake, roasted garlic, & fresh basil sauteed & tossed with creole sauce & fusilli pasta ($21.00)
- Meats
  
  Stuffed Pork Chop Caprese
  
  center cut chop stuffed with roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, & basil topped with crispy bacon & balsamic mustard. ($24.00)
  
  Filet Niccolini
  
  8 oz center cut filet lightly seasoned, grilled, & topped with gorgonzola cheese & tabasco fried onion strings ($28.00)
  
  New York Strip
  
  14 oz peppered new york strip steak grilled to your liking & topped with horseradish fried mushrooms & a merlot reduction. ($24.00)
  
  Beef Tenderloin Au Poivre
  
  marinated beef tips skillet seared with mushrooms & onions, finished with a classic au poivre sauce ($22.00)
- Lite Side
  
  Black Bean Zucchini Quesadillas
  
  grilled zucchini & spicy black beans folded in a flour tortilla, topped with pepper jack cheese & tzatziki sauce. served with cucumber salad. ($12.00)
  
  Roasted Mediterranean Veggie Au Gratin
  
  marinated summer vegetables roasted on red potatoes & topped with a parmesan cheese crust & fresh herbs. ($11.00)
  
  Spicy Black Bean Chili Nachos
  
  homemade tortilla chips topped with chopped portobello mushroom, zucchini, red onion & roasted red pepper, smother with black bean chili & pepper jack cheese. ($11.00)
  
  Smoked Salmon Flatbread Pizza
  
  alaskan smoked salmon, fresh spinach, cream cheese, red onion, capers, & extra virgin olive oil topped with parmesan pesto. ($12.00)
- Sides
  
  Cajun Curly Fries
  
  ($2.50)
  
  Cucumber Salad
  
  ($1.50)
  
  Blue Cheese
  
  ($1.50)
  
  Home Potatoes
  
  ($2.50)
  
  Asparagus
  
  ($4.00)

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