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RIVERWALK BISTRO
223 N. WATER ST.
MILWAUKEE, WI 53202

414.272.4200

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Ahi Tuna Crisps

Thai Chicken Salad

~ Entrèes ~ Bistro Plates ~ Fish Fry ~ Appetizers ~ Salads & Soup ~ Desserts ~ Children's Menu ~ Brunch ~ Wines

Entrèes-Served after 4:00PM

Specialty Cuts

Phil’s Filet of Kobe Tenderloin 39.50

10 oz cut of tender and delicious American Platinum Kobe garnished with a

cabernet reduction, served with truffle mashed potatoes and fresh sautéed vegetables.

Perfect Complement: glass: Cabernet, William fevre / bottle: cabernet, Calcareous

Pete’s Rack of Lamb 28.50

Australian Rack of Lamb seasoned, seared then oven roasted and laced with a

Port and tart apple emulsion. Served with sweet potato puree.

Perfect Complement: glass: Merlot, Serenity / bottle: Zinfandel, Calcareous

Joe’s Smoked Pork Chop 18.95

14 oz bone in pork chop smoked in apple wood and served with truffle mashed potatoes

and smoked tomato puree.

Perfect Complement: glass: Sauvignon Blanc, Wm Fevre / bottle: Tre Violet, Calcareous

Bistro Steak 17.95

A thin, flavorful hanger steak grilled and finished with a gorgonzola cream sauce; served with house fries.

Perfect Complement: glass: Nero d’Avola, Terre Di Sole / bottle: Pinot Noir, Calcareous

Vossman’s Veal Lemone 24.95

Pan seared Veal sautéed and served over Angel Hair pasta with a lemon butter pan sauce.

Perfect Complement: Glass: Pouilly Fuisse, Domaine Renaud/ bottle: St. Emilion Gr Cru

Tokyo 12 Spice Duck 22.95

12 spice rubbed duck breast seared and served over wasabi mashed potatoes with

sautéed cabbage and fennel. Finished with a plum Asian BBQ

Perfect Complement: glass: Malbec, Pigmentum / bottle: Syrah, Calcareous

Fish & Seafood

Cedar Plank Salmon 18.50

Fresh Atlantic Salmon dressed up with lemon butter and roasted atop a cedar plank.

Served with red pepper polenta and sautéed vegetables.

Perfect Complement: Glass: Cabernet, Silver Peak / Bottle: Pinot Noir, Torlesse

Potato Crusted Grouper 18.25

Grouper coated in seasoned potato, sautéed and then finished with lemon beurre blanc and

served with a medley of roasted root vegetables.

Perfect Complement: glass: Viognier, Beauchene / bottle: Pinot Grigio, Serenity

Seared Scallops with Risotto 20.95

Pan seared scallops served over a roasted tomato-garlic risotto garnished with a drizzle of pesto oil.

Perfect Complement: Glass: Chardonnay, Scagliola / bottle: Pouilly-Fuisse, Domaine Renaud

Pasta

Zanotti’s Linguini with Clam Sauce 16.95

Fresh parsley, basil, oregano, garlic and onion sautéed in olive oil and slow cooked with minced clams and parmesan cheese to create a thick, flavorful sauce served over linguini.

Perfect Complement: Glass: Verdicchio, Vallerosa Bonci / bottle: Twisted Sister, Calcareous

Braised Short Ribs with Gnocchi 17.95

Slow roasted short ribs in tomato and beef reduction, pulled, shredded and served with homemade gnocchi.

Perfect Complement: glass: Primitivo, San Nicola / Bottle: Carmenere, William Fevre

Chicken with Porcini Cream Sauce 14.95

Grilled chicken breast served over papparadelle pasta tossed in porcini mushroom cream sauce.

Perfect Complement: Glass: Pinot Grigio, Serenity / Bottle: Chateau Duplessis Cru

Perfect Complement: Glass: Cabernet, Silver Peak / Bottle: Pinot Noir, Torlesse

BISTRO SIDES

Chef’s Soup of the Day	3.25	Haystack Onions	2.75
Roasted Tomato Slices with Spinach & Parmesan	4.95	Mac ‘n Cheese	4.95
Sautéed Mix of Fresh Mushrooms	3.95	Vegetable Risotto	4.95
AuGratin Potato Dauphinois	5.95	Sweet Potato Fries	2.75
Wasabi Mashed Potato	4.95	Truffel Mashed Potato	4.95

Appetizers

Cheese Plate 11.95

A variety of seasonal Artisan cheeses served with an assortment of fruit and breads.

Mushroom Strudel 8.95

Sautéed mushrooms, garlic and scallions with Marscapone cheese wrapped in phyllo, baked ‘til golden. Served with a cream demi glace and fresh tomato.

Sweet Potato Fries 5.50

Our delectable, zesty sweet potato fries served with Ranch dipping sauce.

Bourbon Street Crawfish Cakes 8.95

Our famous Louisiana Crawfish cakes served with Cajun remoulade.

Potato and Onion Tart 7.95

Puff pastry layered with potato, onion and goat cheese. Drizzled with red wine reduction.

Ahi Tuna Crisps* 9.95

Pan seared Ahi Tuna on wonton crisps, drizzled with wasabi aioli and teriyaki glaze.

Cornmeal Encrusted Calamari 9.95

Garnished with Cajun remoulade and dusted with Parmesan cheese.

The Bistro’s Best 14.95

Sampling of our most popular appetizers: calamari, Ahi tuna crisps, crawfish cakes and sweet potato fries.

Salads & Soups

Riverwalk Bistro Side Salad 3.95

Mixed greens, cucumber and red onion tossed with light herb vinaigrette.

Lisa’s List of Grilled Vegetables 7.95

Char grilled vegetables mixed with romaine lettuce, goat cheese and extra virgin olive oil.

Refreshingly light and flavorful! Add Grilled Chicken Breast - 2.50

Pheasant and Roasted Root Vegetables 8.95

Pheasant and roasted root vegetables tossed with warm mustard vinaigrette.

Zuelke’s Seared Steak Salad 10.95

Pan seared bistro steak, sweet peppers and red onion tossed with smoked Gouda cheese and spicy mustard vinaigrette. Served over mixed greens.

“Thai It Up Sider” Asian Chicken Salad 9.95

Grilled chicken breast served with blend of greens, mandarin oranges, cucumber, Asian Slaw and chopped peanuts, tossed with Thai dressing, served with fresh soba noodles and crispy wonton strips.

Hail Caesar & McCarthy 7.95 / 4.25 side salad

Our special Basil Caesar dressing makes this salad the “ruler of all salads.” Tossed with Romaine lettuce and topped with our special croutons and fresh parmesan cheese. Add Grilled Chicken Breast - 2.50 or Grilled Salmon – 4.50

Bistro Plates

“Parker’s Gone Hog Wild” Pork Teriyaki Sandwich 9.95

Pulled pork in a light teriyaki sauce, served on a fresh Ciabatta with red onion & cucumber.

The Schultz Burger 8.95

Half pound of fresh ground Angus beef served on a fresh Ciabatta roll with tomato, lettuce and your choice of Cheddar, Jack or Smoked Gouda cheese.

Add Crisp Bacon - .50 extra

Tuna Wrap 10.95

Grilled fresh Ahi Tuna with oriental BBQ and wasabi aioli. Wrapped with fresh greens

and served with an Asian slaw and soba noodle salad.

Chicken Gone Marsack 8.95

Grilled Chicken with pepper jack cheese and red pepper aioli served on a fresh Ciabatta roll.

Turkey with Blair 8.95

Roasted turkey served open face with a Mornay cheese sauce, red onion and cranberry.

Crawfish Wrap 8.95

Crawfish cakes drizzled with Cajun Remoulade wrapped in a flour tortilla with lettuce & sweet onions.

Moon Burger 8.95

Marinated Portabella mushroom grilled and served with goat cheese, greens and cilantro aioli.

Sandwich Plates served with choice of house seasoned French Fries, Sweet Potato Fries or Asian Slaw.

Friday Fish Fry Specials

Cod $9.50

Tempura battered cod served with Asian slaw,

fries, tarter sauce and rye bread.

Children's Menu

Choice of : Chicken Tenders, Cheeseburger, or Pasta.
Choice of fruit or fries, and beverage.
$4.95

Desserts

Chocolate Molten Lava
A homemade flour-less cake served warm and

oozing with a rich dark chocolate center.
$5.95

Banana Fosters Rum Cake
Moist rum cake topped with a warm caramel sauce and sliced bananas.
$5.95

Brunch Menu

Served 10am-2pm

Bourbon Street Crawfish Cake Benedict

Pan-seared Louisiana Crawfish served with a Dijon–Tarragon béarnaise sauce. 9.95

Bistro Omelet

Three-egg omelet, mushrooms, fresh herbs and smoked Gouda cheese, served with country toast. 8.50

Banana Fosters French Toast

With vanilla cream sauce. 7.95

Riverwalk Chicken Hash

Grilled chicken, tomatoes, peppers, onion and crispy Yukon Gold potatoes sautéed and tossed with Jack Cheese and topped with two eggs any style. 8.95

Tuscan Eggs Benedict

Poached eggs, sautéed tomato, spinach and Prosciutto ham served atop a toasted Ciabatta and

drizzled with a roasted tomato Hollandaise sauce. 8.95

Bad Genie Hash

Crispy Yukon Gold potatoes, onions, peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes and ham tossed with Jack Cheese.

Topped with two eggs and sour cream. 8.95

Huervos Rancheros Bistro Style

Two eggs any style served with black beans, spicy grilled Chorizo sausage and a flour tortilla finished with a green chili rancheros sauce. 9.95

Multigrain Granola Pancakes with Pear Compote

Two fluffy pancakes topped with toasted pecans and lightly sweetened pear compote. 7.25

Chef’s Quiche of the Day

Flaky crust filled with egg custard & chef’s selection of fresh ingredients. Served with summer salad. 8.95

Eggs, Bacon and Bistro Potatoes

Eggs made to order, with smoked bacon and crispy bistro potatoes. 6.95

Wine List

WHITE WINES
		Gls	Btl
2005 Riesling, Firestone, Santa Barbara, Calif - apricot, semi-sweet, lychee fruit		6.50	26
2004 Riesling, Ringbach, Moser, France - crisp, apple, subtle lime		7.75	31
2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Wm Fèvre, Le Mission, Chile–melon, grapefruit & lemon		6.50	26
2005 Sauvignon Blanc, Franck Millet, Sancerre, France-Elegant, dry, hint of gooseberry & lime. Note: Sancerre produces the most famous Sauvignon Blancs in the world!		9.75	39
2006 White Burgundy Pouilly-Fuisse, Domaine Renaud, France- toasty aromas, lime, stone, crisp & elegant		9.75	39
2006 Verdicchio, Vallerosa Bonci, Marche, Italy- tropical fruit & spice, fresh from the sea		6.50	26
2005 Pinot Grigio, Serenity, Sta Barbara, Calif-round, creamy, exceptional body		7.50	30
2005 Viognier, Beauchêne, Saison, France- crisp, vibrant, floral, lemon and pear		6.50	26
2004 Chardonnay, Brownstone, Calif, balance of oak, crisp pear, apple, creamy		6.25	25
2004 Chardonnay, Serenity, Santa Barbara, Calif-non-oak, tropical ripe citrus, honeysuckle		7.50	30
2005 Chardonnay, Scagliola, Piemonte, Italy-lush, round, ample floral notes, vanilla, passion fruit		9.00	36
2005 White Bordeaux, Château Sansey Semillon (Sauvignon, Bordeaux Blanc) France-peach, pine, mineral finish		7.00	28
SPARKLINGS
Moscato d’Asti, Marchesi di Gresy, La Serra, Italy - honey, pear, clean, vibrant				32
Moscato d’ Asti, Scagliola, Italy-creamy, lush, long sweet finish	half bottle			28
Jaillance Cuvée Imperiale, Clairette de Die, France-Muscat & Clairette – Demi-sec with sweet oriental fruits. NY Times & Wine Spectator Award winner.				32
Banear Estate Prosecco, Italy-crisp, fresh, floral with crystal clear effervescence	7/glass			28
Jaillance Brut, Crémant de Bourgogne, Burgundy, France. Chardonnay with citrus, apple, pear flavor (brut)				35
Veuve Clicquot Brut, Champagne, France – Apple, citrus, caramel, crisp and slightly spicy finish				67

RED WINES
2005 Pinot Noir, Silver Peak, Carneros, Calif. – ripe fruit, scent of old roses, great body, hint of oak	8.50			34
2004 Pinot Noir, Torlesse, New Zealand - toasty oak, spice, plums, berry	9.25			37
2005 Nero d’Avola, Terre Di Sole, Sicily- lush, silky, black licorice, plum, great finesse and smoothness	7.50			30
2004 Malbec, Pigmentum, France - dark and hearty with spice and amazing depth	6.50			26
2004 Merlot, Serenity, Monterey, California - seductive, ripe black currant, lush velvety chocolate finish	8.00			32
2005 Primitivo, San Nicola, Italy - black pepper, plums, masculine, drinks like a California Zinfandel	8.50			36
2001 Zinfandel, Silver Peak, Napa, Calif. - mature, complex, black currant, boysenberries, complex!	6.50			26
2003 Cabernet, Brownstone, California - barrel aged, currant, black cherry, smooth rich finish	6.25			25
2004 Cabernet, Silver Peak, Sonoma - liquored berry, chocolate, cedar, coffee	8.00			32
2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Wm Fèvre Grand Cuvee, Chili - liquored berry, chocolate, cedar, coffee	9.00			36
2001 Château Duplessis Cru (Cabernet, Merlot, Bordeaux) Medoc, France - smoke, cedar, earth				40
2004 Pinot Noir, Calcareous, Paso Robles, California - full-bodied style, oaky, dried cranberries, toffee				57
2004 Syrah, Calcareous, Paso Robles, California - oak, dense, layers of black cherry, pepper & earth				48
2004 “Tre’ Violet” Calcareous (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre) Paso Robles, California-rose, vanilla spice, silky, sumptuous				57
2005 Carmenere, Wm Fèvre Grand Reserve, Chili - harmony, black currant, wet earth, smoke				43
2003 Zinfandel, Calcareous Paso Robles, California - intense, bold, spicy brambleberry, plum				54
2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Calcareous, Paso Robles, Calif. - oak, cinnamon, anis, tobacco leaf, chocolate				54
2004 Twisted Sister, Calcareous (Cabernet, Cabernet Franc, Merlot) Paso Robles, California - vibrant notes of black currant, dried raspberry, cinnamon, smooth and savory finish				57
2003 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Chateau Beauchene Grand Reserve (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre) - lush, rich with seductive spice and raspberry				75
1999 St. Emilion Gr Cru - Martialis de Fourtet (Cabernet, Merlot, Bordeaux) France- exquisite old world perfection!				85

Prices and selection may vary and are subject to change.

Riverwalk Bistro - Located on the Riverwalk in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward