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Bistro 311
What is contemporary Californian cuisine? Hidden in a small strip mall in San Juan Capistrano, Bistro 311 has the answer.
By Olga BelogolovaPublished: June 19, 2008
Location: 31105 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite C7, San Juan Capistrano
Information: 949.218.3311; bistro311.net
Cost: $30 and under
Hours: Lunch, Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.;
Dinner, Tuesday through Saturday, 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
What is contemporary Californian cuisine? Hidden in a small strip mall in San Juan Capistrano, Bistro 311 has the answer.
My friend and I began the meal with the free-range chicken and avocado wontons starter, served with organic spinach, spicy Muenster and a side of hoisin plum dipping sauce. As with the starter, most of the menu boasts fresh and organic ingredients. While my friend ordered the grilled swordfish sandwich, I went with the blackened ahi steak sandwich. All the sandwiches come with
a choice of sea-salt infused or sweet potato fries, soup (try the organic tomato basil bisque) or the 311 house salad.
An array of salads and sandwiches fills the menu, yet for a fancier lunch, there’s the grilled fish of the day, filet mignon or penne pesto pasta with chicken.
Though it’s tucked away, Bistro 311 is worth the drive – it’s Californian to the max. You will feel relaxed enough to lounge in your flip-flops, but your taste buds will be treated like a movie star.
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Information: 949.218.3311; bistro311.net Cost: $30 and under Hours: Lunch, Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Dinner, Tuesday through Saturday, 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. What is contemporary Californian cuisine? Hidden in a small strip mall in San Juan Capistrano, Bistro 311 has the answer. My friend and I began the meal with the free-range chicken and avocado wontons starter, served with organic spinach, spicy Muenster and a side of hoisin plum dipping sauce. As with the starter, most of the menu boasts fresh and organic ingredients. While my friend ordered the grilled swordfish sandwich, I went with the blackened ahi steak sandwich. All the sandwiches come with a choice of sea-salt infused or sweet potato fries, soup (try the organic tomato basil bisque) or the 311 house salad. An array of salads and sandwiches fills the menu, yet for a fancier lunch, there’s the grilled fish of the day, filet mignon or penne pesto pasta with chicken. Though it’s tucked away, Bistro 311 is worth the drive – it’s Californian to the max. You will feel relaxed enough to lounge in your flip-flops, but your taste buds will be treated like a movie star. |
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