The Bellows Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to The Bellows, a hidden gem nestled in San Marcos, California. This enchanting eatery offers a mouthwatering menu that fuses classic and innovative dining. The focus here is on quality ingredients and creative flavors, with an array of mains like the succulent Chicken Milanese and the rich Short Rib Pot Roast. For seafood lovers, the Faroe Islands Salmon in coconut curry sauce is a standout.
Appetizers such as the crispy Pommes Souffles with Sriracha aioli are a definite crowd-pleaser. Don't miss their artisan pizzas, featuring combinations like Arugula with smoked prosciutto or the spicy Pineapple pie. The cocktail selection is impressive, with varied options to pair with your meal. Each dish brings a unique flavor profile, ensuring a delightful culinary experience. Visit The Bellows for high-quality food and attentive service that keeps diners coming back for more.
FOOD - Appetizers/Salads
Aged Cheese Platter
Fiscalini Cheddar, Mimolette, mango chutney, onion rolls
Caramelized Onion Rolls
served with butter
Chopped Salad
Iceberg, radicchio, salame, provolone, peperoncini, red onion, grape tomatoes, oregano vinaigrette
Frites D' Animeaux
wedge-cut fries, white cheddar, caramelized onions, ‘Club Sauce’ (familiar but different…)
Hummus Plate
Roasted carrots, herbed cucumber-yogurt sauce, za‘atar spice blend, toasted pita bread
Mayor Bread
Roman-style pizza crust, EVO, Parmesan, garlic, oregano (a local favorite)
Pommes Souffles
w/ Sriracha Aïoli
Roasted Carrots & Arugula Salad
Wood oven roasted carrots with an herb vinaigrette, goat cheese (vegetarian)
Salami Board
Italian Salami Toscano served with Cerignola Olives
The Bellows Wedge
Grape tomato, red onion, bacon, blue cheese.
Wood-Fired Meatballs
A Bellows Classic! Dry Aged Beef, Sonoma Lamb, Niman Ranch pork, pomodoro, Parmesan, herbs
Short Rib Pot Roast
Wood oven-roasted carrots, creamy horseradish
Rib Eye Steak Frites
Pan seared 10oz rib eye, caramelized onion butter, pommes souffles
Chicken Parmesan
Marinated Petaluma chicken breast, pomodoro, mozzarella, provolone, Parmesan
Chicken Milanese
Fried marinated Petaluma chicken breast, wild arugula, lemon-caper gremolata, shaved pecorino cheese
Pan Fried Noodles W/Roasted Pork
Slow roasted pork, ginger-scallion sauce
Curry Noodles W/Chicken & Shrimp
House made roasted curry paste, crispy noodle garnish, cilantro, scallion, lime
Pastrami Drunken Noodles
Wide rice noodles, roasted peppers, Thai basil, fried eggModerately spicy
The Bellows Burger
Our original craveable burger. Cooked medium rare-medium. White Cheddar, Frisee, sweet/hot pepper relish and served with pommes souffles.
Meatless Burger
Beyond Meat Burger patty, Chao slices, swee-hot chili relish, frisee, pommes souffles (vegan)
Falafel
Tabbouleh, hummus, herbed cucumber-yogurt sauce, toasted pita bread
Faroe Islands Salmon
Coconut curry sauce, roasted bell peppers, roasted carrots, cilantro
Barbeque Prawns
Wild-caught white prawns, house BBQ sauce, oven-roasted vegetables, smokey tomato sauce
Spice-Roasted Chicken
Bone-in chicken breast, tabbouleh, greek yogurt sauce
FOOD - Mains
FOOD - Pizzas
Margherita
mozzarella, basil
Pepperoni
mozzarella, pepperoni, cherry peppers
Funghi
mozzarella, roasted mushrooms, roasted peppers, red onion, Parmesan
Pineapple
mozzarella, smoked prosciutto, pickled pineapple, jalapenosThis is spicy! The pineapples are spicy as well.
Chicken & Artichoke Hearts
artichoke pesto, goat cheese, red onion, Parmesan
Bacon
crema, red onion, Parmesan
Arugula
mozzarella, smoked prosciutto, wild arugula, Parmesan
Meatball
mozzarella, red onion, scallion, fennel pollen, crema
Sausage And Ricotta
Bellwether Farms ricotta, Italian sausage, mozzarella, sweet peppers