Bistro Menil

Bistro Menil Menu

(713) 904-3537
1513 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77006

To Celebrate


Nv Ayala Brut Champagne
Raspberry Or Lemon Italian Soda

Starter


Demitasse Cup Of Soup Du Jour

Sandwiches & Canapés


Smoked Scottish Salmon Finger Sandwiches
with cucumbers and mascarpone on brioche bread
Mini Blt’S
bacon, arugula & tomato mayonnaise on house-made bun
Crab Cake Bites
with cornichon-caper sauce
Savory Chicken Salad
with mango chutney on warm walnut bread

Assorted Sweets


Chocolate Mousse
with double chocolate crisp

Black Tea


Brilliant Breakfast
bright and bold morning tea, perfectly rounded with body, strength and color representing the essence of fine Ceylon tea
Supreme Ceylon Single Origin
distinctive of Ceylon, this tea has an uplifting and expressive black tea taste and good upfront finish
The Original Earl Grey
a complex mix of flavors and aromas with a strong body and steady character
Ceylon Cinnamon Spice Tea
beautifully spiced based on the notes of Ceylon tea laced with sensuous cinnamon producing a refreshing and distinctive flavor
Italian Almond
wonderfully fragrant featuring with a mildly bittersweet flavor of Italian almond providing an uplifting and satisfying brew
Rose With French Vanilla
bright rose and sensual vanilla flavor for the true romantic

-Green Tea


Green Tea With Jasmine Flowers
aromas of sweet jasmine petals fused with beautifully light and smooth green tea forming a refreshing brew

-Herbal Tisane


Pure Peppermint Leaves
refreshing and uplifting brew that is naturally caffeine free
Pure Chamomile Flowers
soothing aroma and delicate flavor providing a relaxing brew that is naturally caffeine free

Entrées


12-Hour Beef Short Rib
31.00
Topped with port wine and shallot reduction (GF)

$Brunch 1

Brunch choices listed above are served with your choice of side salad or home fries (thick-cut, home style, potatoes)
Brunch Galette
$21.00
Scrambled duck eggs, wild mushrooms, bacon, Gruyère cheese, roasted tomatoes, and arugula
Whole Grain Avocado Toast
$22.00
Featuring egg whites, Scottish smoked salmon, and dairy-free basil pesto (GF,V)
Pancetta And Egg On Toasted Brioche Bun
$16.00
Two eggs over easy on Italian bacon with beurre blanc
Caprese Omelet
$16.00
Filled with roasted grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil (GF,V)
Eggs Lyonnaise
19.00
Toasted brioche, Gruyère cheese, Jamón serrano, frisée, two eggs over easy, and Lyonnaise sauce (GF)

$Brunch 2


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)
Belgian Waffle Fruit Forward
$16.00
featuring mixed berry compote, fresh berries, blackberry sauce, maple syrup, and butter (GF,V)
Belgian Waffle Savory
21.00
browned with buttermilk-fried chicken breast, maple syrup, and butter (GF)

$Champagne And Sparkling


Borgo Maragliano, Francesco Galliano, 2016
$17.00
Piedmont, Italy — Blanc de Blancs
La Farra, Prosecco Di Valdobbiadene Superiore, 2019
$14.00
Veneto, Italy
Ayala Brut Majeur, Nv
$18.00
Champagne, France
Cave De Bissey, Crémant De Bourgogne Brut Rosé, Nv
$17.00
Burgundy, France

Rosé


Château Bellini En Provence Rosé
$-
2020 Provence, France
Jaclynn Renée Sonoma Rosé
$-
2020 Russian River Valley, California
Ottella Rosesroses
$-
2020 Veneto, Italy
Les Vignobles Gueissard, Bandol Cuvée G Rosé
$-
2020 Provence, France
Château La Mascaronne, Côtes De Provence Rosé
$-
2020 Provence, France
Domaine Franck Millet, Sancerre Rosé
-
2020 Loire Valley, France

$White Wine


Puiten, Schreckbichl Colterenzio, Pinot Grigio
$-
2019 Südtirol-Alto Adige, Italy
Domaine Franck Millet Sancerre Blanc, Savignon Blanc
$-
2019 Loire Valley, France
Domaine Eden, Chardonnay
$-
2016 Santa Cruz AVA, California
Domaine Des Malandes Chablis, Chardonnay
-
2019 Burgundy, France

$Red Wine


Aberrant Cellars Confero, Pinot Noir
$-
2016 Willamette Valley, Oregon
Château Grand Billard
$-
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot Bordeaux, France
Bodegas Mogollon, Malbec
$-
2018 Uco Valley, Argentina
Domaine Tourbillon Côtes Du Rhône Villages, Plan De Dieu
-
2018 Grenache, Carignan, and Syrah Rhône Valley, France

$Bistro Menil Vermouth


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

$Cocktails By The Glass


Adult Mocha
$8.00
coffee with Chocolate Shop Crème de Cacao
Irish Coffee
$8.00
coffee with Irish country cream
Champagne Cocktail
$18.00
Ayala Champagne, sugar cube, and Fee Brothers Old Fashioned Bitters
Bellini
$9.00
French sparkling wine with peach purée, served in a coupe
The Ladybug Cocktail
$9.00
sparkling wine with pomegranate juice
Coconut Republic
$9.00
TYKU coconut sake, ginger beer and mint
Negroni Sbagliato
$9.00
Cappelletti, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino, Champagne and orange
Limoncello Kiss
$9.00
infused sake, lemon syrup and Prosecco
La Familia
$9.00
Cardamaro, Dolce Sogno d’Asti DOCG Moscato and lemon zest
Chambéry Spritzer
$9.00
Dolin Blanc, raspberry, lemon zest and citrus soda
Guzzi Spritz
9.00
Cappelletti, Dolin Blanc, Topo-Chico, and orange garnish

$Cask Wine

Cask wines are stored in stainless steel containers with inert gases or 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
Gotham Project Sauvignon Blanc, 2018 California, Us
Notes of ripe grapefruit and guava flavors mark this crisp wine.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bodini Malbec, 2019 Mendoza, Ar
Fruit and spice balance notes of fresh plums and blackberries in this Argentinian gem.
Viña Galana, Garnacha Tintorera, 2017 Castilla-La Mancha, Es
Powerful and velvety, this classic and concentrated wine evokes warm Spanish evenings.

Desserts


Lemon Tart
$11.00
classic lemon curd with Italian meringue in house-made pastry shell (GF preparation available)
Buttermilk Blackberry Cake
$9.00
financiers-inspired cake with blackberries and whipped cream (GF)
Tuscan Lemon-Almond Torte
$12.00
our version of the classic Italian torte featuring our house-made lemon curd (GF)
Brownie A La Mode
$10.00
rich chocolate brownie with vanilla bean gelato and a drizzling of caramel sauce (GF)
Basque Cheese Cake
$13.00
a unique combination of sweet cheeses complemented with mixed-berry purée and whipped cream (GF)
Caramelized Banana And Nutella Crêpe
$9.00
house-made crêpes filled with brûléed bananas and Nutella (GF)
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)

$Champagne And Sparkling

served in 7 oz. coupe
Borgo Maragliano, Francesco Galliano, 2016
$17.00
Piedmont, Italy — Blanc de Blancs
La Farra, Prosecco Di Valdobbiadene Superiore, 2019
$14.00
Veneto, Italy
Ayala Brut Majeur, Nv
$18.00
Champagne, France
Cave De Bissey, Cremant De Bourgogne Brut Rosé, Nv
17.00
Burgundy, France

$Brewed Beverages


Coffee
$3.00
100% roasted locally, custom blend; regular or decaf
Café Au Lait
$4.00
coffee with steamed milk
Espresso
$2.50-5.00
steam-extracted, rich and intense
Espresso Macchiato
$5.00
a double shot with a dollop of froth
Cappuccino
$4.00
steamed, frothed milk and espresso
Latte Twice The Milk Of A Cappuccino
$4.00
Americano A Gentle Espresso
$3.00
Adult Mocha Coffee
$8.00
coffee and chocolate shop crème de cacao
Irish Coffee
8.00
coffee and Irish country cream

$Hot Tea And Herbal Tisane

(each served from individual-sized teapot) 4
Green Tea
Pure Peppermint
Earl Grey
Italian Almond
Chamomile Supreme Ceylon
Rose With French Vanilla
Ceylon Cinnamon
Brilliant Breakfast

Starters


Goat Cheese Provençal
$16.00
marinated with shallots, garlic, EVOO, herbs, lemon peel, black pepper, and served with hand-made focaccia bread
Calamari
$10.00
crisp calamari topped with grated Parmesan cheese (GF)
Eggplant Fries
$10.00
our signature starter with anchovy aioli and spicy brava sauce (GF)
Truffle Potatoes
$14.00
crisp, thick-cut potatoes with black-truffle cheese and white-truffle oil (GF)
Patatas Bravas
$14.00
Barcelona-style crisp potatoes with creamy brava sauce and duck egg (GF)
Cold Roasted Beet Salad
$9.00
with toasted walnuts, chives, and red-wine vinaigrette (GF, V) (add crumbled goat cheese +5)
Porcini Roasted Cauliflower
15.00
with romesco and parsley gastrique (V)

$Featured Salads


Jumbo Lump Crab
$27.00
with avocado, shredded carrots, beets, Bibb lettuce, and apricot dressing (GF)
Duck Salad
$24.00
crisp duck confit, sliced pears, mixed greens, pomegranate seeds, spiced pecans, and red-wine vinaigrette (GF)
Sous Vide Salmon Salad
24.00
farm-raised salmon, avocado, grapefruit and orange segments, with citrus vinaigrette (GF)

$Bistro Salads

add to your bistro salad choice: CHICKEN 6 • SALMON 7 • CRAB CAKE 15
Veggie Bowl
$14.00
quinoa, roasted beets, avocado, chickpeas, walnuts, roasted vegetables, EVOO and lemon vinaigrette (GF)
Bistro Caesar
$12.00
featuring classic Caesar dressing* and topped with white anchovies and house-made croûtons
Arugula Salad
13.00
with roasted mushrooms, Piave cheese, and lemon and EVOO dressing (GF)

$Burgers

choice of 1/2 lb. beef patty or turkey patty — burgers served with bistro home fries, Brava sauce, and cornichons —
Manchego Cheese And Jamón Serrano Burger
$16.00
classic Spanish cheese and ham highlight this tasty burger
Porcini-Rub Burger
$16.00
mushroom-rubbed burger with bacon, truffle cheese, and caramelized onions
Chèvre Burger
$16.00
a tangy favorite topped with lemon avocado salad
The Classic
16.00
with cheddar cheese, Bibb lettuce, tomato, and Dijonnaise 16

$Pizza

Gluten-free Cauliflower crust available +5
Bianca
$20.00
white sauce, Gruyère cheese, chives, with crisp pancetta
Amalfi
$16.00
soft Italian cheese, arugula, pear, and white-truffle oil
La Spezia
$15.00
fresh pesto, fresh mozzarella, and tomato
San Marino
$17.00
Italian sausage, mushrooms, tomato sauce, and mozzarella
Umbria
$17.00
wild mushrooms, Italian truffle cheese, and white-truffle oil
Granada
18.00
brava sauce, Manchego cheese, and Jamón Serrano (Spanish ham)

$Entrées

All 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
Roasted Salmon
$28.00
Roasted Atlantic salmon ( farm-raised) with horseradish-dill sauce (GF)
Seared Lemon-Thyme Chicken
$29.00
All-natural, cage-free, sous-vide chicken, served with pan reduction (GF)
Crab Cakes
$30.00
our signature entrée served with caper mayonnaise (GF)
Chicken And Artichoke Crêpes
$18.00
Roasted chicken with artichokes, fresh mozzarella, and lemon beurre blanc sauce (GF)
Crisp Duck Confit
$29.00
Tender duck with crisp skin, featuring pink peppercorn butter (GF)
12-Hour Beef Short Rib
$31.00
Topped with port wine and shallot reduction (GF)
Crab And Mushroom Crêpes
$20.00
A French classic topped with lemon beurre blanc sauce (GF)

Small Bites And Drinks


Grilled Octopus
$5.00
Octopus tentacle with olive oil, paprika and lemon sauce (GF)
Crab Cake Bites
$12.00
Bite-sized version of our signature crab cakes (GF)
Calamari
$5.00
Fried calamari with fries and brava sauce (GF)
Eggplant Fries
$4.00
Our savory favorites with anchovy aioli (GF, V)
Double-Truffle Potatoes
$5.00
With truffle cheese and white-truffle oil (GF)
Patatas Bravas
$4.00
Barcelona-style crisp potatoes with creamy brava sauce (GF)
Pizza Bianca
$9.00
White sauce, leek, garlic, with crisp pancetta(GF)
Pizzettes
9.00
Manchego cheese and Jamon Serrano (Spanish ham) or Telegggio, arugula and pear (GF)

$Favorites


Favorites
La Farra Prosecco diValdobbiadene Superior, 2019 Veneto, Italy $5 7 oz coup ALL CRAFT BEER AND CASK WINE $5 / GLASS

Bistro Menil Vermouth


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

$Cocktails By The Glass


Adult Mocha Espresso
$5.00
with Chôcô Noir
Irish Coffee Espresso
$5.00
with Irish country cream
Bistro Mojito
$5.00
Mint, lime simple syrup, and sake
Bellini
$5.00
French Blanc de Blancs with peach purée in a coupe
The Ladybug Cocktail
$5.00
French Blanc de Blancs with pomegranate juice
Coconut Republic
$5.00
Coconut sake, ginger beer, and mint
Negroni Sbagliato
$5.00
Cappelletti, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino, Champagne, and an orange slice
Limoncello Kiss
$5.00
Ginger-infused sake, lemon syrup, and Prosecco
La Familia
$5.00
Cardamaro, Dolce Sogno d’Asti DOCG Moscato, and lemon zest
Italian Red Sangria
$5.00
Puianello, Reggiano Lambrusco Amabile Rosso, Dolin Blanc, and orange
Chambery Spritzer
$5.00
Dolin Blanc, raspberry, lemon zest, and citrus soda
Guzzi Spritz
$5.00
Cappelletti, Dolin Blanc, Prosecco, Topo Chico, with orange garnish and Pellegrino

Starters


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)
Calamari
$10.00
crisp calamari topped with grated Parmesan cheese (GF)
Eggplant Fries
$10.00
our signature starter with anchovy aioli and spicy brava sauce (GF)
Truffle Potatoes
$14.00
crisp, thick-cut potatoes with black-truffle cheese and white-truffle oil (GF)
Patatas Bravas
$14.00
Barcelona-style crisp potatoes with creamy brava sauce with duck egg (GF)
Octopus
$17.00
char-grilled with smoked paprika, lime, and olive-oil drizzle (GF)
Cold Roasted Beets
$9.00
with toasted walnuts, chives, and red-wine vinaigrette (GF, V) (add crumbled goat cheese 5)
Porcini Roasted Cauliflower
15.00
with romesco and parsley gastrique (GF)

$Featured Salads


Jumbo Lump Crab
$27.00
with avocado, shredded carrots, beets, Bibb lettuce, and apricot dressing (GF)
Duck Salad
$24.00
crisp duck confit, sliced pears, mixed greens, pomegranate seeds, spiced pecans, and red-wine vinaigrette (GF)
Sous Vide Salmon Salad
24.00
farm-raised salmon, avocado, grapefruit and orange segments, dressed with citrus vinaigrette (GF)

$Bistro Salads


Bistro Caesar
$12.00
featuring classic Caesar dressing and topped with white anchovies and house-made croûton
Arugula Salad
13.00
with roasted beech mushrooms, Piave cheese, and lemon and EVOO dressing (GF)

$Pizza

Gluten-free Cauliflower crust available +5
Bianca
$20.00
white sauce, Gruyère cheese, chives, with crisp pancetta
Amalfi
$16.00
soft Italian cheese, arugula, pear, and white-truffle oil
La Spezia
$15.00
fresh pesto, fresh mozzarella, and tomatoes
San Marino
$17.00
Italian sausage, mushrooms, tomato sauce, and mozzarella
Umbria
$17.00
wild mushrooms, Italian truffle cheese, and white-truffle oil
Granada
18.00
brava sauce, Manchego cheese, and Jamón Serrano (Spanish ham)

$Entrées

All 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
Roasted Salmon
$28.00
Roasted Atlantic salmon ( farm-raised) with horseradish-dill sauce (GF)
Seared Lemon-Thyme Chicken
$29.00
All-natural, cage-free, sous vide chicken, served with pan reduction (GF)
Crab Cakes
$30.00
our signature entrée served with caper mayonnaise
Crisp Duck Confit
$29.00
Tender duck with crisp skin, featuring pink peppercorn butter (GF)

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