Picasso Cafe

About Picasso Cafe

Picasso Cafe delivers a creative dining experience highlighted by bright ingredients, diverse flavors, and an exceptionally accommodating menu. Offering everything from thoughtful shared plates to satisfying entrees and specialized plant-based dishes, the cafe pairs a relaxed atmosphere with inventive culinary touches.

The kitchen takes pride in crafting housemade selections across the board, featuring fresh salads, slow-simmered soups, rich desserts, and an extensive coffee roster. With dedicated options spanning vegan interpretations of comfort food classics to seafood and grill favorites, Picasso Cafe creates a welcoming setting for casual catch-ups, dinner dates, and group dining alike.

A Creative Culinary Palette: Inside the Flavors of Picasso Cafe

Picasso Cafe embraces a dining concept built around vibrant flavors, artistic flair, and genuine hospitality. Designed to offer something distinct for every type of diner, the kitchen approaches dining with imagination and balance, combining familiar comfort staples with inventive ingredients and global accents.

From the moment you browse the menu, the breadth of options stands out. Rather than treating plant-based dining as an afterthought, Picasso Cafe elevates vegetarian and vegan cuisine to center stage alongside classic grill favorites and fresh seafood dishes.

Plates to Share and Global Entrees

The meal often starts with shared plates crafted for conversation. The signature Trio brings together spinach, artichoke, and triple cream cheese dip alongside house hummus, kalamata tapenade, and warm herbed mozzarella flatbread. For a punchy combination of sweet and savory notes, the prosciutto wrapped dates pair rich bleu cheese with balsamic caramel, while tempura-battered fried goat cheese comes finished with local honey.

Moving into larger plates, the entree selection balances hearty classics and delicate seafood preparations. The chef’s choice Miso Glazed Cod pairs sweet umami notes with shrimp fried rice and seasonal vegetables. Meat and pasta lovers can opt for the steak pasta, featuring beef medallions, mushrooms, and local rigatoni tossed in a port wine cream sauce with local goat cheese, or lean into Southern-inspired fare with pan-seared airline chicken over parmesan risotto.

A Serious Approach to Plant-Based Cuisine

Picasso Cafe distinguishes itself through a comprehensive plant-based roster that goes well beyond standard salads. The dedicated vegetarian menu offers thoughtful twists on comfort classics, including a vegan meatloaf made with Impossible Beef and soy-mushroom gravy, as well as a Nashville hot chicken created with spicy maitake mushrooms on Texas toast.

Global street-food inspirations also shine through in the vegan Indian taco served on housemade fry bread, kung pao spicy cauliflower over jasmine rice, and the house favorite jackfruit tikka masala finished with a pistachio-cilantro gremolata. These dishes highlight produce-forward cooking that satisfies both committed vegans and curious omnivores alike.

From Fresh Greens to Sweet Finishes

Freshness anchors every corner of the menu, evident in greens like the Drunken Pear salad with port-poached pear, feta, and cider pecan vinaigrette, or the quinoa and avocado salad tossed with smoked tequila dressing. Warm soups, including the house favorite lobster bisque, offer comfort on cooler days.

Desserts and craft beverages provide the finishing touches to any visit. Guests can end their meal with tiramisu profiteroles filled with espresso cream, warm molten chocolate cake, or classic French beignets dusted with powdered sugar. Paired with a specialty Cuban espresso or a housemade Picasso cold brew, the cafe ensures every meal concludes on a memorable note.

Signature items

• Miso Glazed Cod
• Tikka Masala
• Lobster Bisque
• Trio
• Picasso Burger
• Tiramisu Profiteroles

Menu

Sweet

• Beignets — Four fried French pastries dusted with powdered sugar

Entrees

• Pan Seared Airline Chicken — Parmesan risotto, bacon-bleu cheese cream, seasonal vegetable
• Blackened Shrimp Risotto — Wild mushroom, fried carrot, seasonal vegetable
• Fish & Chips — Beer battered cod, seasoned fries, caper remoulade
• Mac & Cheese — Pulled chicken, 3-cheese cream, tomato, red onion
• Miso Glazed Cod (Chef's Choice) — Shrimp fried rice, seasonal vegetable
• Sweet Mustard Glazed Salmon — Parmesan risotto, seasonal vegetable
• Steak Pasta — Beef medallions, mushroom, onion, port wine cream, local rigatoni, local goat cheese
• Tres Tacos from the Sea — Choice of ahi tuna or grilled shrimp, spicy mayo, napa cabbage slaw, drunken black beans

Vegetarian

• Roasted Artichoke Ravioli — Truffle artichoke mousse, lemon cream, red onion
• Vegan Meatloaf — Impossible Beef, whipped potatoes, soy-mushroom gravy, seasonal vegetable
• Vegan Quinoa Tacos — Three corn soft tacos, romaine, salsa, housemade guacamole, drunken black beans
• Chicken Fried Portobello — Vegan gravy, seasoned fries, seasonal vegetable
• Vegan Frito Chili Pie — Chili, cilantro sour cream, vegan cheese
• Nashville Hot Chicken — Spicy maitake mushroom chicken, pickle, Texas toast, seasoned fries
• Kung Pao Spicy Cauliflower — Jalapeño, basil, Madeira, peanuts, jasmine rice
• Vegan Indian Taco — Housemade fry bread, chili, romaine, tomato, cilantro sour cream
• Vegan Quinoa-Black Bean Burger — Romaine, tomato, onion, spicy mayo, toasted torta bun, choice of side
• Fried Avocado Wrap — Corn flake crusted avocado, spicy mayo, tomato, napa cabbage slaw, choice of side
• Mushroom Reuben Sandwich — Marinated portobello, housemade red cabbage kraut, vegan Russian dressing, vegan cheese
• Tikka Masala (House Favorite) — Jackfruit, carrots, red curry, pistachio-cilantro gremolata, seasonal vegetable

Side Plates

• Seasonal Fruit — Fresh seasonal fruit
• Parmesan Risotto — Creamy parmesan risotto
• Seasoned Fries — Crispy seasoned fries
• Napa Cabbage Slaw — Fresh napa cabbage slaw
• Drunken Black Beans — Seasoned drunken black beans
• Seasonal Vegetable — Fresh prepared seasonal vegetable

Fresh Greens

• A Little Salad — Romaine, creamy parmesan dressing, heirloom cherry tomato, croutons
• Picasso House Salad — Greens, toasted almonds, bleu cheese, mandarin orange
• Drunken Pear — Spinach, port poached pear, spiced pecans, feta cheese, cider pecan vin
• Strawberry Salad — Baby spinach, avocado, bacon, English sharp cheddar, spiced pecans, poppy seed vinaigrette
• Cobb — Bacon, avocado, hard boiled egg, onion, tomato, bleu cheese, green goddess
• Quinoa & Avocado Salad — Cucumber, carrot, feta cheese, pickled onion, smoked tequila vin

Hot Sandwiches

• Chicken & Avocado — Bacon, Swiss cheese, creamy bourbon honey mustard
• Picasso Burger — Black Angus beef, bleu cheese, caramelized onion, horseradish mayo, brioche bun
• Pressed Cuban — Pulled pork, sliced ham, Swiss cheese, pickle, mustard
• Spicy Fried Chicken — House seasonings, napa cabbage slaw, brioche bun

Housemade Soups

• Lobster Bisque — A house favorite
• Soup of the Day — Rotating daily soup selection

Plates To Share

• Trio — Spinach, artichoke & triple cream cheese dip, hummus, kalamata tapenade, herbed mozzarella flatbread
• Prosciutto Wrapped Dates — Bleu cheese, balsamic caramel
• Risotto Cakes — Marinara, fresh basil, shaved parmesan
• Seared Ahi Tuna — Arugula, candied garlic, rosemary-olive oil, soy
• Smoked Salmon + Avocado Spring Rolls — Feta cheese, jalapeño syrup
• Housemade Pretzel — Bacon-bleu cheese cream, German mustard
• Jalapeño Hushpuppies — Honey butter
• Fried Goat Cheese — Tempura battered, local honey
• Vegan Avocado Toast — Sunflower + pepita bread, candied garlic, dried red chili flakes
• Vegan Sliders — Three sliders, Impossible Beef, vegan mozzarella, pickle, crispy onion, hand cut fries, spicy dipping sauce
• White Queso — Tortilla chips

Housemade Desserts

• Molten Chocolate Cake — Vanilla bean ice cream & raspberry coulis
• Tiramisu Profiteroles — Espresso cream filled French pastries, chocolate, espresso caramel
• Crème Brûlée — Classic vanilla crème custard
• Naked Key Lime Pie — Layered cake & key lime custard, white chocolate, whipped cream
• Chocolate Buzz Bomb — Flourless chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, chocolate ganache

Picasso Fancy Coffee

• Picasso Cold Brew — Housemade cold brew
• Cappuccino — Espresso, steamed milk, foam
• Espresso Shot — Fresh brewed espresso
• Americano — Espresso, hot water
• Latte — Espresso, steamed milk, light foam
• White Chocolate Raspberry — White chocolate latte, housemade raspberry purée, whipped cream
• Cuban Espresso — Espresso, turbinado syrup

Creative Food + Bright Ingredients

• Veggie Dinner — Vegetarian inspired fare, hosted the third Tuesday of each month
• Bone Appétit — Ground beef, rice, and garden veggies

Frequently asked questions

What kind of food does Picasso Cafe serve?

Picasso Cafe serves an inventive menu featuring shareable plates, seafood, steaks, burgers, and an extensive selection of dedicated vegetarian and vegan dishes.

Are there good vegan and vegetarian options available?

Yes, the cafe features a dedicated vegetarian section including items like jackfruit tikka masala, vegan meatloaf, maitake mushroom hot chicken, and vegan sliders.

Does Picasso Cafe offer specialty coffee?

Yes, the cafe offers fancy coffee options such as housemade cold brew, Cuban espresso with turbinado syrup, Americanos, and white chocolate raspberry lattes.

Can I find gluten-free friendly desserts on the menu?

Yes, the Chocolate Buzz Bomb is a flourless chocolate cake served with chocolate mousse and chocolate ganache.

Does Picasso Cafe host special culinary events?

Yes, the cafe features a monthly Veggie Dinner showcasing vegetarian-inspired fare on the third Tuesday of each month.

Tips

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