Bistro Menil
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- 1513 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77006
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No cuisines specified
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Bistro Menil
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To Celebrate
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Nv Ayala Brut Champagne
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Raspberry Or Lemon Italian Soda
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Starter
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Demitasse Cup Of Soup Du Jour
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Sandwiches & Canapés
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Smoked Scottish Salmon Finger Sandwiches
with cucumbers and mascarpone on brioche bread
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Mini Blt’S
bacon, arugula & tomato mayonnaise on house-made bun
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Crab Cake Bites
with cornichon-caper sauce
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Savory Chicken Salad
with mango chutney on warm walnut bread
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Assorted Sweets
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Chocolate Mousse
with double chocolate crisp
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Black Tea
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Brilliant Breakfast
bright and bold morning tea, perfectly rounded with body, strength and color representing the essence of fine Ceylon tea
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Supreme Ceylon Single Origin
distinctive of Ceylon, this tea has an uplifting and expressive black tea taste and good upfront finish
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The Original Earl Grey
a complex mix of flavors and aromas with a strong body and steady character
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Ceylon Cinnamon Spice Tea
beautifully spiced based on the notes of Ceylon tea laced with sensuous cinnamon producing a refreshing and distinctive flavor
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Italian Almond
wonderfully fragrant featuring with a mildly bittersweet flavor of Italian almond providing an uplifting and satisfying brew
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Rose With French Vanilla
bright rose and sensual vanilla flavor for the true romantic
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-Green Tea
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Green Tea With Jasmine Flowers
aromas of sweet jasmine petals fused with beautifully light and smooth green tea forming a refreshing brew
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-Herbal Tisane
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Pure Peppermint Leaves
refreshing and uplifting brew that is naturally caffeine free
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Pure Chamomile Flowers
soothing aroma and delicate flavor providing a relaxing brew that is naturally caffeine free
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Entrées
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12-Hour Beef Short Rib $31.00
Topped with port wine and shallot reduction (GF)
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Brunch 1Brunch choices listed above are served with your choice of side salad or home fries (thick-cut, home style, potatoes)
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Brunch Galette $21.00
Scrambled duck eggs, wild mushrooms, bacon, Gruyère cheese, roasted tomatoes, and arugula
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Whole Grain Avocado Toast $22.00
Featuring egg whites, Scottish smoked salmon, and dairy-free basil pesto (GF,V)
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Pancetta And Egg On Toasted Brioche Bun $16.00
Two eggs over easy on Italian bacon with beurre blanc
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Caprese Omelet $16.00
Filled with roasted grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil (GF,V)
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Eggs Lyonnaise $19.00
Toasted brioche, Gruyère cheese, Jamón serrano, frisée, two eggs over easy, and Lyonnaise sauce (GF)
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Brunch 2
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Bistro Scottish Smoked Salmon Plate $27.00
Smoked salmon, crab-deviled eggs, pickled beets and onions, caper berries, savory marscapone, served with focaccia bread (GF bread +5)
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Belgian Waffle Fruit Forward $16.00
featuring mixed berry compote, fresh berries, blackberry sauce, maple syrup, and butter (GF,V)
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Belgian Waffle Savory $21.00
browned with buttermilk-fried chicken breast, maple syrup, and butter (GF)
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Champagne And Sparkling
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Borgo Maragliano, Francesco Galliano, 2016 $17.00
Piedmont, Italy — Blanc de Blancs
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La Farra, Prosecco Di Valdobbiadene Superiore, 2019 $14.00
Veneto, Italy
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Ayala Brut Majeur, Nv $18.00
Champagne, France
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Cave De Bissey, Crémant De Bourgogne Brut Rosé, Nv $17.00
Burgundy, France
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Rosé
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Château Bellini En Provence Rosé
2020 Provence, France
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Jaclynn Renée Sonoma Rosé
2020 Russian River Valley, California
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Ottella Rosesroses
2020 Veneto, Italy
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Les Vignobles Gueissard, Bandol Cuvée G Rosé
2020 Provence, France
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Château La Mascaronne, Côtes De Provence Rosé
2020 Provence, France
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Domaine Franck Millet, Sancerre Rosé
2020 Loire Valley, France
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White Wine
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Puiten, Schreckbichl Colterenzio, Pinot Grigio
2019 Südtirol-Alto Adige, Italy
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Domaine Franck Millet Sancerre Blanc, Savignon Blanc
2019 Loire Valley, France
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Domaine Eden, Chardonnay
2016 Santa Cruz AVA, California
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Domaine Des Malandes Chablis, Chardonnay
2019 Burgundy, France
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Red Wine
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Aberrant Cellars Confero, Pinot Noir
2016 Willamette Valley, Oregon
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Château Grand Billard
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot Bordeaux, France
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Bodegas Mogollon, Malbec
2018 Uco Valley, Argentina
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Domaine Tourbillon Côtes Du Rhône Villages, Plan De Dieu
2018 Grenache, Carignan, and Syrah Rhône Valley, France
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Bistro Menil Vermouth
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Bistro Menil Vermouth $10.00
a blend of Lustau Blanco and Rojo vermouths over ice with an orange slice and a carafe of Topo Chico--Chef Greg Martin’s preferred aperitivo
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Cocktails By The Glass
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Adult Mocha $8.00
coffee with Chocolate Shop Crème de Cacao
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Irish Coffee $8.00
coffee with Irish country cream
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Champagne Cocktail $18.00
Ayala Champagne, sugar cube, and Fee Brothers Old Fashioned Bitters
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Bellini $9.00
French sparkling wine with peach purée, served in a coupe
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The Ladybug Cocktail $9.00
sparkling wine with pomegranate juice
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Coconut Republic $9.00
TYKU coconut sake, ginger beer and mint
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Negroni Sbagliato $9.00
Cappelletti, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino, Champagne and orange
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Limoncello Kiss $9.00
infused sake, lemon syrup and Prosecco
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La Familia $9.00
Cardamaro, Dolce Sogno d’Asti DOCG Moscato and lemon zest
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Chambéry Spritzer $9.00
Dolin Blanc, raspberry, lemon zest and citrus soda
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Guzzi Spritz $9.00
Cappelletti, Dolin Blanc, Topo-Chico, and orange garnish
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Cask WineCask wines are stored in stainless steel containers with inert gases \for preservation. With a reduction in shipping and packaging, their carbon footprint is greatly reduced. Best of all, these wines simply taste great. 1/4 , 1/2 , or Full Bottle: 9/18/34
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Gotham Project Sauvignon Blanc, 2018 California, Us
Notes of ripe grapefruit and guava flavors mark this crisp wine.
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Viña Galana, Verdejo, 2019 Castilla-La Mancha, Es
With notes of Meyer lemon, grapefruit, and citrus blossom, this crisp and aromatic wine is a refreshing treat.
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Viña Galana Syrah Rosado, 2017 Castilla-La Mancha, Es
An energetic nose of violets and ripe red fruits with a nice blance of acidity makes this wine a delicous choice.
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Scarpetta Frico Rosso Blend, 2018 Tuscany, It
This tastey blend features Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon at their peak with aromas of cherry and plum.
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Ryder Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2015 California, Us
Full-bodied and elegant with aromas of black currants, dark cherries, and hints of vanilla with lush, mid-palate flavors of berries and soft tannins.
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Bodini Malbec, 2019 Mendoza, Ar
Fruit and spice balance notes of fresh plums and blackberries in this Argentinian gem.
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Viña Galana, Garnacha Tintorera, 2017 Castilla-La Mancha, Es
Powerful and velvety, this classic and concentrated wine evokes warm Spanish evenings.
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Desserts
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Lemon Tart $11.00
classic lemon curd with Italian meringue in house-made pastry shell (GF preparation available)
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Buttermilk Blackberry Cake $9.00
financiers-inspired cake with blackberries and whipped cream (GF)
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Tuscan Lemon-Almond Torte $12.00
our version of the classic Italian torte featuring our house-made lemon curd (GF)
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Brownie A La Mode $10.00
rich chocolate brownie with vanilla bean gelato and a drizzling of caramel sauce (GF)
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Basque Cheese Cake $13.00
a unique combination of sweet cheeses complemented with mixed-berry purée and whipped cream (GF)
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Caramelized Banana And Nutella Crêpe $9.00
house-made crêpes filled with brûléed bananas and Nutella (GF)
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Chocolate Coconut Cream Ice Cream $9.00
a delicious dairy-free combination of rich chocolate and coconut cream with toasted coconut flakes (DF, V, GF)
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Champagne And Sparklingserved in 7 oz. coupe
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Borgo Maragliano, Francesco Galliano, 2016 $17.00
Piedmont, Italy — Blanc de Blancs
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La Farra, Prosecco Di Valdobbiadene Superiore, 2019 $14.00
Veneto, Italy
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Ayala Brut Majeur, Nv $18.00
Champagne, France
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Cave De Bissey, Cremant De Bourgogne Brut Rosé, Nv $17.00
Burgundy, France
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Brewed Beverages
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Coffee $3.00
100% roasted locally, custom blend; regular or decaf
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Café Au Lait $4.00
coffee with steamed milk
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Espresso $2.50+
steam-extracted, rich and intense
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Espresso Macchiato $5.00
a double shot with a dollop of froth
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Cappuccino $4.00
steamed, frothed milk and espresso
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Latte Twice The Milk Of A Cappuccino $4.00
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Americano A Gentle Espresso $3.00
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Adult Mocha Coffee $8.00
coffee and chocolate shop crème de cacao
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Irish Coffee $8.00
coffee and Irish country cream
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Hot Tea And Herbal Tisane(each served from individual-sized teapot) 4
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Green Tea
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Pure Peppermint
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Earl Grey
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Italian Almond
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Chamomile Supreme Ceylon
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Rose With French Vanilla
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Ceylon Cinnamon
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Brilliant Breakfast
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Starters
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Goat Cheese Provençal $16.00
marinated with shallots, garlic, EVOO, herbs, lemon peel, black pepper, and served with hand-made focaccia bread
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Calamari $10.00
crisp calamari topped with grated Parmesan cheese (GF)
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Eggplant Fries $10.00
our signature starter with anchovy aioli and spicy brava sauce (GF)
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Truffle Potatoes $14.00
crisp, thick-cut potatoes with black-truffle cheese and white-truffle oil (GF)
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Patatas Bravas $14.00
Barcelona-style crisp potatoes with creamy brava sauce and duck egg (GF)
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Cold Roasted Beet Salad $9.00
with toasted walnuts, chives, and red-wine vinaigrette (GF, V) (add crumbled goat cheese +5)
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Porcini Roasted Cauliflower $15.00
with romesco and parsley gastrique (V)
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Featured Salads
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Jumbo Lump Crab $27.00
with avocado, shredded carrots, beets, Bibb lettuce, and apricot dressing (GF)
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Duck Salad $24.00
crisp duck confit, sliced pears, mixed greens, pomegranate seeds, spiced pecans, and red-wine vinaigrette (GF)
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Sous Vide Salmon Salad $24.00
farm-raised salmon, avocado, grapefruit and orange segments, with citrus vinaigrette (GF)
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Bistro Saladsadd to your bistro salad choice: CHICKEN 6 • SALMON 7 • CRAB CAKE 15
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Veggie Bowl $14.00
quinoa, roasted beets, avocado, chickpeas, walnuts, roasted vegetables, EVOO and lemon vinaigrette (GF)
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Bistro Caesar $12.00
featuring classic Caesar dressing* and topped with white anchovies and house-made croûtons
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Arugula Salad $13.00
with roasted mushrooms, Piave cheese, and lemon and EVOO dressing (GF)
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Burgerschoice of 1/2 lb. beef patty or turkey patty — burgers served with bistro home fries, Brava sauce, and cornichons —
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Manchego Cheese And Jamón Serrano Burger $16.00
classic Spanish cheese and ham highlight this tasty burger
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Porcini-Rub Burger $16.00
mushroom-rubbed burger with bacon, truffle cheese, and caramelized onions
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Chèvre Burger $16.00
a tangy favorite topped with lemon avocado salad
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The Classic $16.00
with cheddar cheese, Bibb lettuce, tomato, and Dijonnaise 16
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PizzaGluten-free Cauliflower crust available +5
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Bianca $20.00
white sauce, Gruyère cheese, chives, with crisp pancetta
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Amalfi $16.00
soft Italian cheese, arugula, pear, and white-truffle oil
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La Spezia $15.00
fresh pesto, fresh mozzarella, and tomato
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San Marino $17.00
Italian sausage, mushrooms, tomato sauce, and mozzarella
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Umbria $17.00
wild mushrooms, Italian truffle cheese, and white-truffle oil
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Granada $18.00
brava sauce, Manchego cheese, and Jamón Serrano (Spanish ham)
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EntréesAll main entrées served with choice of two side dishes (all GF) at no charge: cold zucchini with Parmesan and pancetta • house salad (V) • mashed cauliflower/potatoes (V) • bistro fries (thick-cut, home style, fried potatoes) (V) OR ONE of the following special sides at an additional charge: • seared Brussels sprouts with pancetta (GF) +5 • layered ratatouille (GF,V) +6 • potatoes au gratin (with Italian bechamel and Gruyere) (GF,V) +6 • asparagus and goat cheese crepes (GF,V) +7
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Roasted Salmon $28.00
Roasted Atlantic salmon ( farm-raised) with horseradish-dill sauce (GF)
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Seared Lemon-Thyme Chicken $29.00
All-natural, cage-free, sous-vide chicken, served with pan reduction (GF)
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Crab Cakes $30.00
our signature entrée served with caper mayonnaise (GF)
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Chicken And Artichoke Crêpes $18.00
Roasted chicken with artichokes, fresh mozzarella, and lemon beurre blanc sauce (GF)
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Crisp Duck Confit $29.00
Tender duck with crisp skin, featuring pink peppercorn butter (GF)
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12-Hour Beef Short Rib $31.00
Topped with port wine and shallot reduction (GF)
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Crab And Mushroom Crêpes $20.00
A French classic topped with lemon beurre blanc sauce (GF)
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Small Bites And Drinks
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Grilled Octopus $5.00
Octopus tentacle with olive oil, paprika and lemon sauce (GF)
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Crab Cake Bites $12.00
Bite-sized version of our signature crab cakes (GF)
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Calamari $5.00
Fried calamari with fries and brava sauce (GF)
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Eggplant Fries $4.00
Our savory favorites with anchovy aioli (GF, V)
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Double-Truffle Potatoes $5.00
With truffle cheese and white-truffle oil (GF)
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Patatas Bravas $4.00
Barcelona-style crisp potatoes with creamy brava sauce (GF)
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Pizza Bianca $9.00
White sauce, leek, garlic, with crisp pancetta(GF)
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Pizzettes $9.00
Manchego cheese and Jamon Serrano (Spanish ham) or Telegggio, arugula and pear (GF)
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Favorites
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Favorites
La Farra Prosecco diValdobbiadene Superior, 2019 Veneto, Italy $5 7oz coup ALL CRAFT BEER AND CASK WINE $5/GLASS
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Bistro Menil Vermouth
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Bistro Menil Vermouth $5.00
a blend of Lustau Blanco and Rojo vermouths over ice with an orange slice and a carafe of Topo Chico--Chef Greg Martin’s preferred aperitivo
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Cocktails By The Glass
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Adult Mocha Espresso $5.00
with Chôcô Noir
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Irish Coffee Espresso $5.00
with Irish country cream
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Bistro Mojito $5.00
Mint, lime simple syrup, and sake
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Bellini $5.00
French Blanc de Blancs with peach purée in a coupe
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The Ladybug Cocktail $5.00
French Blanc de Blancs with pomegranate juice
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Coconut Republic $5.00
Coconut sake, ginger beer, and mint
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Negroni Sbagliato $5.00
Cappelletti, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino, Champagne, and an orange slice
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Limoncello Kiss $5.00
Ginger-infused sake, lemon syrup, and Prosecco
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La Familia $5.00
Cardamaro, Dolce Sogno d’Asti DOCG Moscato, and lemon zest
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Italian Red Sangria $5.00
Puianello, Reggiano Lambrusco Amabile Rosso, Dolin Blanc, and orange
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Chambery Spritzer $5.00
Dolin Blanc, raspberry, lemon zest, and citrus soda
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Guzzi Spritz $5.00
Cappelletti, Dolin Blanc, Prosecco, Topo Chico, with orange garnish and Pellegrino
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Starters
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Goat Cheese Provençal $16.00
marinated with shallots, garlic, EVOO, herbs, lemon peel, black pepper, and served with hand-made focaccia bread (add GF bread +5)
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Calamari $10.00
crisp calamari topped with grated Parmesan cheese (GF)
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Eggplant Fries $10.00
our signature starter with anchovy aioli and spicy brava sauce (GF)
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Truffle Potatoes $14.00
crisp, thick-cut potatoes with black-truffle cheese and white-truffle oil (GF)
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Patatas Bravas $14.00
Barcelona-style crisp potatoes with creamy brava sauce with duck egg (GF)
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Octopus $17.00
char-grilled with smoked paprika, lime, and olive-oil drizzle (GF)
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Cold Roasted Beets $9.00
with toasted walnuts, chives, and red-wine vinaigrette (GF, V) (add crumbled goat cheese 5)
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Porcini Roasted Cauliflower $15.00
with romesco and parsley gastrique (GF)
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Featured Salads
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Jumbo Lump Crab $27.00
with avocado, shredded carrots, beets, Bibb lettuce, and apricot dressing (GF)
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Duck Salad $24.00
crisp duck confit, sliced pears, mixed greens, pomegranate seeds, spiced pecans, and red-wine vinaigrette (GF)
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Sous Vide Salmon Salad $24.00
farm-raised salmon, avocado, grapefruit and orange segments, dressed with citrus vinaigrette (GF)
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Bistro Salads
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Bistro Caesar $12.00
featuring classic Caesar dressing and topped with white anchovies and house-made croûton
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Arugula Salad $13.00
with roasted beech mushrooms, Piave cheese, and lemon and EVOO dressing (GF)
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PizzaGluten-free Cauliflower crust available +5
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Bianca $20.00
white sauce, Gruyère cheese, chives, with crisp pancetta
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Amalfi $16.00
soft Italian cheese, arugula, pear, and white-truffle oil
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La Spezia $15.00
fresh pesto, fresh mozzarella, and tomatoes
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San Marino $17.00
Italian sausage, mushrooms, tomato sauce, and mozzarella
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Umbria $17.00
wild mushrooms, Italian truffle cheese, and white-truffle oil
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Granada $18.00
brava sauce, Manchego cheese, and Jamón Serrano (Spanish ham)
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EntréesAll main entrées served with choice of two side dishes (all GF) at no charge: • cold zucchini with Parmesan and pancetta • house salad (V) • mashed cauliflower/potatoes (V) • bistro fries (thick-cut, home style, fried potatoes) (V) OR ONE of the following special sides at an additional charge: • seared Brussels sprouts with pancetta (GF) +5 • layered ratatouille (GF,V) +6 • potatoes au gratin (with Italian bechamel and Gruyere) (GF,V) +6 • asparagus and goat cheese crepes (GF,V) +7
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Roasted Salmon $28.00
Roasted Atlantic salmon ( farm-raised) with horseradish-dill sauce (GF)
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Seared Lemon-Thyme Chicken $29.00
All-natural, cage-free, sous vide chicken, served with pan reduction (GF)
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Crab Cakes $30.00
our signature entrée served with caper mayonnaise
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Crisp Duck Confit $29.00
Tender duck with crisp skin, featuring pink peppercorn butter (GF)
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