Buttercup Diner - Bar Menu (Update 2025)

Introducing the menu at Buttercup Diner - Bar, a cozy American diner in Vallejo, CA, offering a wide range of comfort foods. From classic grill favorites like Calfs Liver and Roast Turkey Dinner to flavorful pastas like Blackened Chicken Fettuccine and Chicken With Penne Pasta, there's something for everyone. The steaks, seafood, and ribs selection includes options like Bistro Steak and BBQ Baby Back Ribs. Customer reviews highlight favorites like the Chicken Piccata and Coconut Shrimp, along with delicious breakfast options like Chilaquiles and French toast. The generous portion sizes, friendly service, and cozy atmosphere make Buttercup a go-to spot for tasty and filling meals. With vegan and vegetarian options, as well as convenient amenities like outdoor seating and Wi-Fi, Buttercup Diner - Bar is a must-visit for those craving a satisfying meal in a welcoming environment.

Grill Favorites

Calfs Liver

tender calf's liver, grilled to perfection, topped with sauteed onions and bacon strips. served with garlic mashed potatoes, creamed spinach and cinnamon apple sauce.

Roast Turkey Dinner

slow roasted turkey, topped with gravy. served with stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, creamed spinach and cranberry sauce.

Cashew Chicken

strips of marinated chicken stir fried with fresh mushrooms, celery, red onions, bell pepper and cashews. served with rice.

Homestyle Meatloaf

our own special recipe sliced thick and topped with gravy and onion straws. served with garlic mashed potatoes and creamed spinach.

Chicken And Biscuit

a boneless breast of chicken breaded and deep-fried southern style topped with country gravy, with garlic mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables. served with a fresh buttermilk biscuit.

Pork Chops

center cut pork chops, served with garlic mashed potatoes, creamed spinach and cinnamon applesauce.

Fried Chicken

juicy half chicken pieces deep fried to a golden brown. served with garlic mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables.

Lemon Pepper Chicken

tender chicken breast, marinated with lemon juice and white wine, dipped in our special blend of seasonings and grilled to perfection. served with rice and fresh vegetables.

Chicken Champagne

grilled chicken breast topped with mushrooms, garlic and champagne sauce. served with rice and fresh vegetables.

Chicken Parmigiana

a chicken breast, coated in seasoned breading, sauteed and topped with marinara sauce and jack cheese. served with linguine, simmered in a creamy marinara sauce.

Chicken With Garlic And Artichokes

a boneless breast of chicken sauteed with garlic, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, black olives, and herbs in a sherry wine sauce. served with rice and fresh vegetables.

Jambalaya

chicken and rock shrimp sauteed with onions and bell peppers in our special cajun sauce. served on a bed of rice. spicy.

Chicken Piccata

a boneless breast of chicken sauteed with fresh mushrooms and capers in a lemon wine sauce. served with rice and fresh vegetables.

Chicken Marsala

a boneless breast of chicken topped with a mushroom marsala sauce. served with garlic mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables.

Blackened Chicken Fettuccine

blackened chicken breast, simmered with fettuccine in an alfredo sauce. spicy.

Fettuccine Neptune

delicious shrimp sauteed scampi style, blended with fettuccine in a rich cream sauce.

Chicken With Penne Pasta

chicken, pesto, fresh spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms and garlic in a creamy blue cheese sauce.

Chicken Fettuccine Primavera

grilled chicken breast and fettuccine blended in alfredo sauce with a medley of fresh vegetables.

Linguine With Fresh Tomato & Basil

linguine sauteed with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic and olive oil. sprinkled with parmesan cheese.

Penne With Italian Sausage

penne pasta and italian sausage, simmered in a creamy marinara wine sauce.

Linguine With Mozzarella Meatballs

giant meatballs stuffed with mozzarella cheese and topped with marinara sauce.

Pastas

Steaks, Seafood And Ribs

Bistro Steak

petite usda choice sirloin steak. served with fresh vegetables and a choice of potato.

New York Steak

10 ounces of usda choice new york steak. served with fresh vegetables and a choice of potato. steak blackened upon request.

T-bone Steak

usda choice steak served with choice of potato and fresh vegetables.

Chicken Fried Steak

lightly battered and deep fried topped with country style gravy. served with garlic mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables and a biscuit.

Fish And Chips

fresh fish, lightly battered and fried to a golden brown. served with fresh cole slaw, fries and malt vinegar.

Coconut Shrimp

jumbo shrimp dipped in a special tempura batter, rolled in coconut and deep fried. served with sweet and spicy dipping sauce, rice and fresh vegetables.

Shrimp Scampi

jumbo shrimp sauteed in garlic butter, served over rice with fresh vegetables.

Bbq Baby Back Ribs

tender juicy pork ribs cooked with our own house made barbecue sauce. served with curly fries and black beans.

Prime Rib

a generous slice of the king of beef, slowly roasted to perfection. served with creamed horseradish, garlic mashed potatoes and creamed spinach.

Upside Down Apple Walnut Pie

the king of all apple pies. inverted and topped with a crunchy candy-like glaze of brown sugar and walnuts.

Peanut Butter Cup Pie

a delectable, rich peanut butter mousse, topped with a layer of chocolate and a sprinkling of chopped peanuts.

Peach Crisp

juicy peaches topped with a cinnamon streusel topping. served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar.

Bread Pudding With Whiskey Sauce

Brownie Mud Bash

a fresh baked brownie, topped with mocha almond fudge ice cream and chocolate sauce.

Key Lime Pie

made with nellie and joe's lime juice and served in a graham cracker crust. creamy and tart.

Banana Cream Pie

fresh bananas sandwiched between layers of creamy house made pudding. topped with whipped cream.

Chocolate Silk Pie

a rich cream chocolate filling topped with chocolate sauce. a chocoholic's dream.

Cheesecake

rich cream cheese filling baked in a graham cracker crust. creamy.

Coconut Cream Pie

coconut folded into creamy house made pudding. topped with whipped cream and more coconut. a diner favorite.

Seasonal Desserts

blueberry streusel pie, cranberry apple streusel pie, lemon meringue pie, banana chocolate bread pudding.

Shake It Up Buttercup Milkshakes

peanut buttercup, blueberry cheesecake, apple pie or banana chocolate. we also have classic vanilla and old fashioned chocolate.

Pie Shakes

Desserts