Michael's Bistro
435 Essex St, Lawrence, MA
Menu (As of 10/30)
Appetizers
- Calamari $16.00Traditional Fried Rings & tentacles, crispy lemon, cherry peppers, and marinara
- Cauliflower $12.00tempura cauliflower florets, tossed in sweet & sour
- Elote Queso $14.00roasted corn, charred poblano pepper, chorizo queso, fresh cilantro, crispy corn tortillas
- Kalbi Wanton $16.00Six crispy wontons, whipped cream cheese, BBQ braised beef, citrus soy, kimchi aioli.
- Mediterranean Mezze $16.00
- Mussels $21.00saffron tomato broth, shaved fennel, orange zest, grilled garlic ciabatta
- Tostones n Guac $12.00
- Sesame Thai Calamari $16.00
- Shrimp Cocktail $19.00Shrimp Cocktail w/ Sweet & Spicy Coconut Sauce
Wings
- crispy chicken wings tossed in your sauce choice $18.00peri-peri - buffalo bbq - mango habanero - sweet chili
Soups & Salads
- Caesar Salad $12.00hearts of romaine, shaved parmigiano reggiano, rye & caraway croutons, house-made creamy caesar dressing
- Wedge Salad $12.00hand-cracked iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber laces, candied bacon, buttermilk ranch, bleu cheese snow
- Clam Chowder $12.00little neck clams, smokehouse bacon, buttery potatoes, fresh thyme, splash of sherry
- French Onion $11.00caramelized onions, beef burgundy bone broth, roasted garlic croutons, gruyère brûlée
Tacos
- Blackened Salmon Taco $17.00Three tacos served with warm flour tortillas, pineapple-cilantro slaw, jalapeño corn tartar, yucca cassava chips.
- Carne Asada Taco $19.00grilled sirloin, chimichurri, escabeche, queso fresco
- Chicken Taco $15.00Three tacos served with warm flour tortillas, pineapple-cilantro slaw, jalapeño corn tartar, yucca cassava chips.
- Fish Taco $16.00
- Shrimp Taco $16.00blackened shrimp, pineapple-cilantro slaw, aji aioli
- Carnitas Tostada $16.00Crispy corn tortillas, black beans, braised pork shoulder, sour cream, escabeche, cilantro, salsa verde.
Flatbread
- Margarita Flatbread $13.00fresh mozzarella, plum tomato, extra virgin olive oil, basil
- Pepperoni Flatbread $15.00shredded provolone-mozzarella blend, marinara, roasted garlic
Handhelds
- Conquista Sandwich $19.00short rib bbq beef, aged cheddar, grilled sourdough, aji amarillo
- Merrimack Sandwich $16.00lightly battered fried haddock, tomato, lettuce, bistro tartar
- Peri-Peri Chicken $14.00Crispy chicken, shredded lettuce, pickle, peri-peri aioli.
- Signature Smash $16.00Twin beef patties, fried queso fresco, shredded cabbage, tomato, chimi.
Entrees
- Baked Haddock $32.00buttery ritz crumb, plum tomatoes, mashed potato, sautéed spinach
- Beef & Burgundy $39.00slow-braised short rib of beef, mashed potato, pan au jus, crispy onion strings, baby arugula
- Longaniza Paella $39.00sofrito saffron rice, caribbean sausage, shrimp, mussels, calamari, roasted corn, poblano pepper, stewed tomatoes, fresh cilantro
- Blackened Salmon $29.00ginger pineapple fried rice, thai stir-fry vegetables
- Steak Tips $35.00grilled sirloin, warm jalapeño baked potato salad, pineapple-cilantro slaw
Pasta
- Chicken Penne $23.00jerk chicken, roasted peppers, onions, aji queso, crema salsa
- Pappardelle $26.00short rib of beef, wild mushroom, velouté, fresh thyme, splash of cream
- Scampi $31.00jumbo shrimp, garlic white wine butter sauce, roma tomatoes, lemon, red chili, linguine
- Fra Diavolo $19.00Slightly spicy house-made marinara, garlic, white wine, fresh basil, linguini (Base, Chicken, Salmon, or Shrimp options).
- Chicken Fra Diavolo $24.00
- Salmon Fra Diavolo $29.00
- Shrimp Fra Diavolo $31.00
Dessert
- Creme Brulee $9.00
- Coconut Cake $9.00
- Chocolate Fudge Cake $9.27
- Cinnamon $9.27
- Orange Phyllo Cake $9.27
- Tiramisu $9.27
- Sorbet $9.00
Beverages
- Acqua Pana $8.00
- Coffee $3.50
- Decaf Coffee $3.50
Juice
- Orange, Apple, Cranberry $3.50
- Milk $3.50
- Pellegrino $8.00
- Red Bull $6.00
Soft Drink
- Pepsi, Diet, Ginger Ale, Lemonade $3.00
Kids Menu
- Kids Pizza $14.00
- Kids Pasta n Sauce $14.00
- Kids Grilled Cheese n Fries $14.00
- Tenders n Fries $14.00
- Kids Burger Fries $14.00
- Kids Fish & Chips $14.00
Sides
- Black Beans $8.00
- Coconut Jasmine Rice $8.00
- Longaniza $8.00
- Plantains $8.00
- Saffron Rice $8.00
- Skin-On Fries $8.00
- Side Mashed Pot $8.00
Specials
- Rib Eye $52.53
- El Sabo Platter $31.93
- Korean Ribs $18.54
- Chili $9.27
- El Sabo Platter with Churrasco $42.23
- Baked Haddock $32.00buttery ritz crumb, plum tomatoes, mashed potato, sautéed spinach
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