Bennett's Pure Food Bistro

Name: Bennett's Pure Food Bistro
Address: 7650 SE 27th St., 98040, WA, 98040
Telephone: 206-232-2759

7650 SE 27th St., Mercer Island, WA 98040, US

• Monday: 4:00PM-9:30PM •Tuesday: 4:00PM-9:30PM •Wednesday: 4:00PM-9:30PM •Thursday: 4:00PM-9:30PM •Friday: 4:00PM-10:00PM •Saturday: 10:00AM-10:00PM •Sunday: 10:00AM-9:30PM •

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Cuisine: American (New)
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BRUNCH MENU

Brunch Menu

Granola

A hearty blend of rolled oats, walnuts, dried sour cherries, sesame seeds, wheat germ, pumpkin seeds, coconut, golden raisins, currants, honey and molasses. Served with Beecher’s Honey Blank Slate whipped cream on the side.

Veggie Omelet

A colorful mix of market fresh vegetables tossed with beaten eggs and crispy bits of Bennett’s Latke. Served open-faced.

Brunch Scramble

Three eggs scrambled with Beecher’s signature Flagship cheese paired with crispy strips of nitrate-free bacon.

Cheese Lover’s Omelet

A cheese lover’s dream. Beecher’s Flagship, Just Jack and house-aged Willamette Valley Brindisi Fontina cheeses, pan roasted onions and fresh herbs. Served open-faced.

Not-Your-Average-Joe’s Special

A bit of Bennett’s Burger sautéed with mushrooms, garlic and fresh herbs. Adorned with house-aged Willamette Valley Brindisi Fontina cheese and green salsa, accompanied by Bennett’s Latke and farm fresh eggs.

Eggs Bennett

Bennett’s variation on a classic. Poached eggs and nitrate-free bacon served on Bennett’s Latke and smothered in creamy Beecher’s Flagship sauce.

Crab Eggs Bennett

Dungeness crab and poached eggs served on Bennett’s Latkes, with Beecher’s Flagship sauce and our tangy house-made remoulade.

Smoked Salmon Eggs Bennett

Chilled, smoked Alaskan King salmon and poached eggs served on Bennett’s Latkes with Beecher’s Flagship sauce.

Buttermilk Pancakes

A hot stack of fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth pancakes, topped with a dollop of sweet cream butter. Served with warm Maple Syrup. | Add a side of crispy bacon strips.

Masa Flour Pancakes

A hot stack of fluffy pancakes made from a blend of wheat and corn flour, served with warm Three-Citrus Honey Butter Syrup.

Macrina Brioche French Toast

Thick slices of rich Macrina Bakery brioche roll topped with Beecher’s Honey Blank Slate and real maple syrup.

Lunch Menu

Turkey Meatloaf

A blend of Chicken Italian Sausage and ground turkey spiked with a generous helping of Beecher’s Fresh Curds for a rich, luxurious and unforgettable flavor. Smothered in a blend of roasted onions and Beecher’s Flagship cheese, capped off with Pasta & Co Roasted Tomato Chutney. Accompanied by Bennett’s Latke and baby greens dressed with a champagne vinaigrette.

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Draper Valley Farms free-range chicken breast lightly seasoned and grilled, topped with Beecher’s No Woman cheese, grainy mustard and mayo, crisp lettuce and seasonal tomatoes. Served on a toasted herb baguette.

Bennett’s Burger

A distinctive, savory blend of NY steak and pork shoulder ground in our own kitchen, dusted with Rene’s Seasoned Salt, topped with melted Beecher’s Flagship cheese and presented on a toasted Macrina Bakery brioche roll. Served with house-made pickled red onions, grainy mustard-mayo sauce and chipotle slaw.

Fillet of Salmon Burger

Sautéed king salmon fillet pieces rubbed with lemon caper butter, topped with pickled red onions and presented on a toasted Macrina Bakery brioche roll with tangy remoulade. Accompanied by Bennett’s Latke and baby greens dressed with a champagne vinaigrette.

Salads

| Bennett’s Cobb | The Tip of the Iceberg | Cascadia | Caesar

Seasonal Soups

| Tomato Flagship | Daily Special

Dinner Menu

Starters

Wint’rese

The winter version of our popular Bennett’s Caprese salad. A wedge of Bubalus Bubalis bufala mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted winter vegetables, crisp cabbage, basil oil and a rich balsamic reduction.

Cornmeal Crusted Oysters

Five plump Pacific oysters are covered in a seasoned cornmeal crust and pan fried. Served with chipotle mayo.

Foraged Mushroom Tart

A medley of freshly picked mushrooms, diced shallots, cream and thyme in a flakey cheese crust.

Grilled Mussels

A bounty of local Penn Cove mussels hot off the grill doused in light curry cream sauce and a drizzle of paprika chili oil. Fresh Macrina bread for dipping.

Beecher’s Smoked Salmon Dip

Two local favorites – Jensen’s Smokehouse and Beecher’s – collide in a crock meant for shared dipping. A broiled blend of locally smoked wild king salmon, Beecher’s Flagship and Blank Slate cheeses, fresh herbs and seasonings.

Prosciutto Prawns

Large tiger prawns infused with garlic and fresh lemon, wrapped in basil and prosciutto and grilled to crispy perfection.

Dungeness Crab Cakes

Fresh crab harvested from northwest waters, diced red pepper, celery, scallions and a touch of Beecher’s Flagship cheese. Pan-fried and served with tangy house-made remoulade, wild greens and a drizzle of basil oil.

Grilled Chicken Skewers

Free-range chicken breast marinated in rosemary, garlic, basil, pineapple and lemon, grilled and threaded onto bamboo skewers. Served with chipotle slaw.

Best of Bennett’s

A Dungeness crab cake, a prosciutto prawn and a grilled chicken skewer. You can have it all!

Beecher’s Breadzel

Two hearty breadsticks featuring Beecher's award-winning Flagship cheese and a savory blend of herbs.

Salads

The Tip of the Iceberg

A thick wedge of your childhood favorite! Drizzled with a light blue cheeselemon vinaigrette, then covered with Rogue Creamery Oregonzola, toasted hazelnuts and seasonal tomatoes.

Butter Lettuce Salad with Tomato Vina

A delicate bed of crisp butter lettuce topped with tangy fresh tomato vinaigrette and red onions, crowned with a Flagship cheese crisp.

Caesar

Long fingers of crisp romaine napped in classic Caesar dressing, topped with our house-aged Willamette Valley Brindisi Fontina, Beecher’s Flagship cheese croutons and fried capers. | Add two grilled prosciutto prawns or a marinated chicken breast.

Seasonal Soups

Tomato Flagship

A comforting blend of rich tomato, the great taste of Beecher’s Flagship cheese and a hint of roasted garlic.

Clam Chowder

A generous helping of whole, fresh clams rests in a seasoned broth of creamy potatoes and white wine. Finished with a tasty gremolata featuring Mama Lil’s famous peppers.

Entrées

Braised Pork Shoulder

The ultimate in comfort food indulgence! Boneless countrystyle pork slow roasted over Walla Walla sweet onions, in fresh apple cider, honey and Pyramid Hefeweizen. Served over Bennett’s BBQ Sauce. Accompanied by Beecher’s “World’s Best” Mac & Cheese and just enough fresh vegetables to keep mom happy.

Grilled Scallop Skewers

Two skewers of perfectly grilled Alaskan Weathervane scallops rests atop a bed of curried Honeycrisp apple risotto. Accompanied by lightly seasoned vegetables.

Seafood Pappardelle

An oven-roasted tomato cream sauce with fresh herbs is tossed with fresh pappardelle pasta and select northwest seafood.

NY Steak

Grilled center cut NY steak topped with sautéed balsamic mushrooms. Served with our Potato and Artichoke Gratin, and seasonal vegetables.

Bennett’s Cioppino

A tumble of northwest seafood bathed in a rich tomato broth with fennel, avocado and roasted lemon.

Pan Roasted Chicken

A tender, free-range chicken breast seasoned with Pasta & Co’s famous herb rub and pan roasted until the skin is golden and crisp. Served with Beecher’s “World’s Best” Mac & Cheese and seasonal vegetables.

Bennett’s Burger

Pan Seared Salmon with Blueberry Sauce

Alaskan wild king salmon, troll-caught in the waters of the Gulf of Alaska, rubbed with caper butter. Served with lemon risotto, fresh blueberry sauce made from local blueberries and a medley of local vegetables.

Red, White, and Green Vegetarian “Lasagne”

Oregonzola cheese-infused layers of ruby red beets, white cauliflower, and onion confit baked with a cover of silky San Andreas Cheese sauce. Topped with green bean pesto and a dash of basil oil.

Grilled Hanger Steak

Pasture-raised hanger steak marinated in house-made Worcestershire and lime then grilled. Served with guajillo honey pepper sauce, seasoned vegetables and creamed grits.

Olive Oil Poached Prawns

Fresh prawns slow-poached in basil and garlic infused olive oil, tangled with capellini pasta, fresh cherry tomatoes, basil, red onion, lemon zest and fresh parsley.

The Lamb Shank Redemption

Superior Farms naturally-raised lamb shank is roasted in its own juices and then braised in a bath of fresh herbs, tomato and white wine. Redemption comes in roasting the lamb a second time to fork tenderness. Served with Smokey Blue Smashed Potatoes and braised greens.

Grilled Chicken Salad

Marinated, grilled skinless chicken breast resting atop a medley of fresh spring greens and vegetables. Finished with house baked Brioche croutons and a lively grapefruit vinaigrette.

Bennett’s Cobb

Whole leaf romaine, tomatoes, avocado, flakes of Beecher’s Flagship cheese and Dungeness crab meat topped with crisped prosciutto, a curried crab lump and a lively jalapeño

Signature Sides

Beecher’s “World’s Best” Mac & Cheese

Beecher’s signature dish. Rich with award-winning Beecher’s Flagship, Just Jack and just a hint of spice.

Scalloped Winter Potatoes

A chef favorite, this irresistible bake of local purple, white, gold, and red potatoes tastes as colorful as it looks.

Smokey Blue Smashed Potatoes

Equal parts Rogue Creamery Smokey Blue and Beecher’s Flagship cheeses folded into rustic, smashed Yukon Gold potatoes, flecked with fresh herbs and a ribbon of roasted yam.