Circa

  • French (Bistro)
  • High Bridge
37 Main St. (McDonald St.)High Bridge, NJ 08829www.circa-restaurant.com
  • 908-638-5560

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# of Reviews:
49
French (Bistro) Rank:
14 of 14
High Bridge Rank:
2 of 2
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LUNCH MENU

Open 7 days a week

SMALL PLATES & RAW BAR
SPICY ROCK SHRIMP TEMPURA lightly battered shrimp, spicy aioli $13.00
CRISPY CALAMARI harissa aioli, tartar sauce, spicy tomato $10.00
SMOKED SALMON quail egg, capers, shallots & créme fråiche $10.00
EDAMAME steamed salted soybeans $6.00
KALE SOUP roasted local garlic, chili oil $7.00
HUMMUS extra virgin olive oil, flat breads $7.00
CHARCUTERIE assorted cured meats, sausages $12.00
ASSORTED CHEESE PLATE local & imported artisanal cheeses $12.00
SCALLOP CEVICHE lychee, yellow sour curry, cucumber, nori $9.00
CLAMS ON THE 1/2 SHELL mignonette, cocktail sauce, jalapeno salsa $1.00
OYSTERS ON THE 1/2 SHELL mignonette, cocktail sauce, jalapeno salsaMarket Price 
CIRCA SEAFOOD TOWER full or half tower, assorted shellfish & Circa specialties $28.00 $48.00
SALADS
SEASONAL "CAESAR" red onion, Parmigiano Reggiano, croutons $7.00
MESCLUN SALAD sherry vinaigrette $8.00
ROASTED BEET SALAD Roquefort, spicy pecans, horseradish, green apple $9.00
YELLOWFIN TUNA NIÇOISE tomato marmalade, mizuna, black olive oil $12.00
ARUGULA SALAD blackberry, pinenuts, golden raisins, manchego $8.00
MUSSELS
White Wine, butter, garlic, parsley  $11.00
Thai chilies, lemon grass, coconut milk, curry, kaffir lime  $13.00
{add french fries Price: $5.00 }
SANDWICHES & ENTREES
SEARED DAY BOAT SCALLOPS acorn squash, cauliflower, leeks, caper vinaigrette $18.00
GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH tomato, harissa mayonnaise, bacon, cheddar, baguette $10.00
B.L.T. bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, country white $8.00
MICHIGAN GOLDEN PIKE Brussels' sprouts, chanterelles, bacon, chives $16.00
SMOKED SALMON SANDWICH smoked salmon, gruyere, créme fraiche, capers, red onion, pumpernickel $12.00
CHICKEN SALAD CLUB chicken salad, bacon, lettuce, tomato, seven grain $8.00
CIRCA BURGER lettuce, tomato, French fries, choice of cheese $10.00
STEAK FRITES hanger steak, herb compound butter $22.00

DINNER MENU

Open 7 days a week

SMALL PLATES
HUMMUS extra virgin olive oil, flat breads $7.00
EDAMAME steamed salted green soybeans $6.00
TUNA TARTAR sesame potato crisps $13.00
CRISPY CALAMARI harissa aioli, tartar sauce, spicy tomato $10.00
MORBIER RISOTTO melted leeks, croutons $9.00
SPICY ROCK SHRIMP TEMPURA spicy aioli, chives $13.00
TATAKI OF BEEF soba noodles, seaweed salad, togarashi salt $10.00
SMOKED SALMON quail egg, capers, shallots, créme fråiche $12.00
SCALLOP CEVICHE lychee, yellow sour curry, cucumber, togarashi, nori $9.00
ARTISINAL CHEESE PLATE seasonal accompaniments $12.00
CHARCUTERIE assorted cured meats, sausages $12.00
POTATO CROQUETTES Manchego, chorizo, peppadew aioli $10.00
TAGLIATELLE BOLOGNESE shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano $9.00
MUSSELS
Thai chilies, lemon grass, coconut milk, lime  $13.00
White wine, garlic, parsley 
  • add fries $5.00
 $11.00
RAW BAR
OYSTERS mignonette, cocktail sauce, jalapeno salsaMarket Price 
CLAMS ON THE 1/2 SHELL mignonette, cocktail sauce, jalapeno salsa $1.00ea 
CIRCA SEAFOOD TOWER full or half tower, assorted shellfish, Circa specialties $28.00 $48.00
SOUP & SALAD
KALE SOUP roasted local garlic, chili oil $7.00
ROASTED BEET SALAD Roquefort, spicy candied pecans, horseradish, green apple $9.00
MESCLUN SALAD sherry vinaigrette, tomato, Parmigiano-Reggiano $8.00
YELLOWFIN TUNA NICOISE tomato concentrate, fingerlings, mizuna, black olive oil $12.00
ARUGULA SALAD blackberry, pine nuts, golden raisins, Manchego $8.00
SEASONAL "CAESAR" onion, Parmigiano-Reggiano, croutons $7.00
ENTRÉES
GREAT LAKES GOLDEN PIKE chanterelles, B russels' sprouts, pancetta, whole grain mustard, fines herbs $24.00
SEARED YELLOWFIN TUNA chickpeas, escarole, piquellos, Romesco sauce $28.00
VEGETABLE "'PAD THAI" carrot, salsafy, organic egg, bok choy, soba noodles, radish, sweet chili $17.00
SPICED PORK TENDERLOIN local paw-paw rice pudding, bok choy, lychee, ginger $20.00
ROASTED GRIGGSTOWN CHICKEN braised cabbage, shitake mushrooms, rice noodles, coconut milk, lime $20.00
SEARED SCALLOPS acorn squash, cauliflower, leeks, caper vinaigrette, curried golden raisins $26.00
FILET MIGNON polenta, braised greens, fresh horseradish & apple salad $34.00
STEAK FRITES flat iron steak, compound herb butter $22.00
MENU DISCLAIMER
Menu items and prices are subject to change.