Cozy converted house features a homestyle New American menu, gourmet cocktails & a backyard patio.
For more than 35 years, Backstreet Cafe has been a Houston dining tradition. It has grown from a watering hole with soups, salads, and sandwiches to a critically acclaimed, chef-driven Seasonal American Bistro that is a top table in the city. Always innovating, always updating, Backstreet Cafe has served generations of families and is a communal place to celebrate special occasions and every day with food, friends, and family.
4.5 – 1 reviews $$$ • New American restaurant
Menu
| Brunch – Brunch Small Plates | |
| Grilled Peach Flatbread grilled peaches, prosciutto, goat cheese, arugula, pesto, balsamic glaze |
$16.50 |
| ROASTED WHOLE CAULIFLOWER (GF) whipped feta, romesco, roasted red pepper butter |
$17.60 |
| DUCK SPRING ROLLS ginger-scallion soy sauce |
$13.20 |
| AVOCADO TOAST spiced avocado, arugula, lemon vinaigrette, goat cheese |
$13.20 |
| LAMB MEATBALLS cucumber, yogurt, lemon, feta, parsley-mint pesto |
$15.40 |
| Tuna Cruda avocado, soy, sesame seeds, jalapeno |
$17.60 |
| MUSHROOM FLATBREAD caramelized onions, kale pesto, fresh thyme, goat cheese |
$17.60 |
| Brunch – Soups & Greens (Brunch) | |
| Red Gazpacho tomato, cucumber, red onion, zucchini |
$11.00 |
| Summer Tomato Salad heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, radish, corn, olives, feta, oregano vinaigrette |
$15.40 |
| NICOISE SALAD grilled tuna, Haricot verts, hard-boiled egg, cucumber, roasted potato, olives |
$24.20 |
| PANZANELLA SALMON SALAD grilled salmon, toasted bread, arugula, tomato, Parmesan, lemon vinaigrette, olives |
$19.80 |
| TORTILLA SOUP smoked chicken, roasted tomato, cream, avocado, tortilla strips |
$13.20 |
| GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD (GF) kale, Brussels sprouts, avocado, feta, dried cherries, almonds, lemon vinaigrette |
$19.80 |
| FRENCH ONION OXTAIL SOUP toast, Gruyere cheese, herbs |
$14.30 |
| PEAR SALAD red lettuces, bleu cheese, sun-dried cherries, pomegranate seeds, balsamic vinaigrette, candied walnuts |
$14.30 |
| Brunch – Eggs & Such | |
| SPAGHETTI CARBONARA egg, pancetta, Parmesan, black pepper, parsley |
$19.80 |
| PAN-ROASTED CRISPY CHICKEN (GF) half roasted chicken, grits, pistachio pesto |
$24.20 |
| HOT CHICKEN SANDWICH crispy habanero chicken breast sandwich, coleslaw, fries |
$18.70 |
| SALMON TACOS (GF) black beans, creme fraiche, tomatillo salsa |
$19.80 |
| SKIRT STEAK & EGGS 6oz grilled skirt steak, sunny-side-up eggs, refried beans, sautéed peppers and onions, guacamole, salsa, flour tortillas |
$26.40 |
| WOOD-GRILLED HUGO’S BURGER avocado, Chihuahua cheese, chipotle aioli, lettuce, tomato, red jalapeño, fries |
$18.70 |
| SMOKED CHICKEN & POTATO HASH poached eggs, avocado, tomatillo salsa |
$18.70 |
| BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST roasted bananas, vanilla mascarpone, almond brittle, caramel, syrup |
$17.60 |
| MIGAS scrambled eggs, tortilla chips, jalapeño, tomato, queso blanco, black beans, bacon, flour tortilla |
$18.70 |
| BACKSTREET BENEDICT cheddar chive biscuits, aged Virginia ham, Hollandaise, grits, asparagus |
$19.80 |
| SHRIMP & STONE-GROUND CHEESE GRITS green onion, crispy leeks |
$30.80 |
| Brunch – Sides (Brunch) | |
| BACON | $4.40 |
| CORN PUDDING (GF) |
$7.70 |
| CHARRED BRUSSELS SPROUTS (GF) |
$8.80 |
| MACARONI AND CHEESE | $8.80 |
| CREAMY CHEESE GRITS (GF) |
$8.80 |
| FRENCH FRIES | $7.70 |
| Brunch – vegetarian | |
| Grilled Peach Flatbread grilled peaches, prosciutto, goat cheese, arugula, pesto, balsamic glaze |
$16.50 |
| ROASTED WHOLE CAULIFLOWER (GF) herb whipped feta, romesco, roasted red pepper butter |
$17.60 |
| VEGGIE LITTLE GEM SALAD (GF) creamy basil dressing, Parmesan, tomato |
$14.30 |
| VEGGIE NICOISE SALAD (GF) (V) Haricot verts, hard-boiled egg, cucumber, radish, roasted potato, avocado, purple onion |
$14.30 |
| Summer Tomato Salad (GF) heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, radish, corn, feta cheese, oregano vinaigrette |
$14.30 |
| EGGPLANT PAPPARDELLE roasted tomatoes, basil pesto, shaved Parmesan |
$19.80 |
| VEGGIE ENCHILADAS (GF) asparagus, potatoes, broccolini, corn pudding, green beans, crème fraiche, tomatillo salsa |
$19.80 |
| SUPER BOWL (GF) (V) warm brown rice, asparagus, lentils, red cabbage, avocado, jalapeño, lemon tahini dressing |
$17.60 |
| BLACK PEPPER TAGLIATELLE grilled kale pesto, rainbow carrots, spinach, goat cheese crumbles |
$17.60 |
| GRILLED EGGPLANT TACOS (GF) (V) black beans, fire-roasted bell pepper, pickled red onion, tomatillo salsa |
$15.40 |
| VEGGIE PLATTER (GF) (V) corn pudding, Brussel sprout, green beans, cauliflower, asparagus risotto, macaroni and cheese |
$24.20 |
| PEAR SALAD red lettuces, bleu cheese, sun-dried cherries, pomegranate seeds, balsamic vinaigrette, candied walnuts |
$14.30 |
| MUSHROOM FLATBREAD pan-roasted wild mushrooms, caramelized onions, kale pesto, fresh thyme, goat cheese |
$17.60 |
| Brunch – Kids Meals | |
| House Made Macaroni & Cheese | $7.70 |
| Crispy Chicken Tenders With french fries. |
$7.70 |
| Fried Shrimp With french fries. |
$7.70 |
| Penne Pasta With marinara sauce or butter sauce and parmesan cheese. |
$7.70 |
| Brunch – Dessert | |
| NUTELLA-CHOCOLATE BANANA PUDDING vanilla shortbread cookies, homemade Nutella, crisp vanilla meringue |
$9.90 |
| Blueberry-Peach Lemon Cake lemon basil ice cream, peach and blueberry compote |
$9.90 |
| Mocha Flan chocolate-coffee custard, candied kumquats, orange blossom-vanilla cream, chocolate twill cookie |
$9.90 |
| Chocolate Truffle Cake deep dark chocolate cake, truffle mousse, chocolate-raspberry sauce |
$9.90 |
| BUTTERSCOTCH BRIOCHE BREAD PUDDING orange cinnamon-vanilla ice cream, butterscotch caramel sauce |
$9.90 |
| Peach & Blueberry Cobbler vanilla ice cream |
$9.90 |
| PERFECT CHOCOLATE CAKE passion fruit caramel sauce, cocoa gelee, semi-sweet chocolate cream |
$9.90 |
| Lemon-Rhubarb Spring Cake strawberries, rhubarb sauce, cream fraiche, rhubarb sorbet |
$9.90 |
| APPLE CROSTATA cinnamon-vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce |
$9.90 |
| BLACKBERRY COBBLER vanilla ice cream |
$9.90 |
| PECAN TART coffee ice cream |
$9.90 |
| Lunch – Lunch Starters | |
| Grilled Peach Flatbread grilled peaches, prosciutto, goat cheese, arugula, pesto, balsamic glaze |
$16.50 |
| Summer Tomato Salad (GF) heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, radish, feta cheese, corn, oregano vinaigrette |
$14.30 |
| LITTLE GEM SALAD (GF) creamy basil dressing, bacon, Parmesan |
$14.30 |
| Red Gazpacho tomato, cucumber, red onion, zucchini |
$11.00 |
| ROASTED WHOLE CAULIFLOWER (GF) whipped feta, roasted red pepper butter, romesco |
$17.60 |
| DUCK SPRING ROLLS ginger-scallion soy sauce |
$13.20 |
| TORTILLA SOUP (GF) smoked chicken, roasted tomato, cream, avocado, tortilla strips |
$13.20 |
| LAMB MEATBALLS cucumber, yogurt, lemon, parsley-mint pesto, feta, Pitta bread |
$15.40 |
| TUNA CRUDO avocado, soy, sesame seeds, jalapeno |
$17.60 |
| MUSHROOM FLATBREAD pan-roasted wild mushrooms, mozzarella, taleggio cheese, fresh thyme |
$17.60 |
| FRENCH ONION OXTAIL SOUP rich oxtail broth, Gruyere cheese, brioche toast, herbs |
$14.30 |
| Lunch – Lunch Entrees | |
| SALMON PANZANELLA toasted bread, arugula, tomato, olive, shaved Parmesan, grilled salmon, lemon vinaigrette |
$19.80 |
| GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD kale, Brussels sprouts, avocado, feta, dried cherries, almonds, lemon vinaigrette |
$19.80 |
| NICOISE SALAD grilled tuna, Haricot verts, hard-boiled egg, cucumber, roasted potato |
$24.20 |
| SALMON TACOS (GF) black beans, creme fraiche, tomatillo salsa |
$19.80 |
| EGGPLANT SANDWICH grilled eggplant, zucchini, roasted red pepper, pesto, onion, olive tapenade |
$16.50 |
| RED CORN CHICKEN ENCHILADAS (GF) smoked chicken, corn pudding, cream, green beans |
$22.00 |
| WOOD-GRILLED HUGO’S BURGER avocado, Chihuahua cheese, chipotle aioli, lettuce, tomato, red jalapeño, fries |
$18.70 |
| HOT CHICKEN SANDWICH crispy habanero chicken breast sandwich, coleslaw, fries |
$18.70 |
| Pecan Chicken mashed potatoes, spinach, red pepper sauce |
$28.60 |
| TAGLIATELLE BOLOGNESE slow-simmered tomato meat sauce, Parmesan cheese |
$22.00 |
| JALAPEÑO FETTUCCINE chicken, tomatoes, black beans, cilantro |
$19.80 |
| CHICKEN MILANESA breaded chicken breast, lemon, arugula salad |
$25.30 |
| Lunch – Lunch Sides | |
| CORN PUDDING (GF) |
$7.70 |
| CHARRED BRUSSELS SPROUTS (GF) |
$8.80 |
| BACON-GARLIC GREEN BEANS | $8.80 |
| MACARONI AND CHEESE | $8.80 |
| FRENCH FRIES | $7.70 |
| CREAMY MASHED POTATOES (GF) |
$7.70 |
| CONFIT POTATOES basil aioli |
$7.70 |
| Lunch – vegetarian | |
| Grilled Peach Flatbread grilled peaches, prosciutto, goat cheese, arugula, pesto, balsamic glaze |
$16.50 |
| ROASTED WHOLE CAULIFLOWER (GF) herb whipped feta, romesco, roasted red pepper butter |
$17.60 |
| VEGGIE LITTLE GEM SALAD (GF) creamy basil dressing, Parmesan, tomato |
$14.30 |
| VEGGIE NICOISE SALAD (GF) (V) Haricot verts, hard-boiled egg, cucumber, radish, roasted potato, avocado, purple onion |
$14.30 |
| Summer Tomato Salad (GF) heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, radish, corn, feta cheese, oregano vinaigrette |
$14.30 |
| EGGPLANT PAPPARDELLE roasted tomatoes, basil pesto, shaved Parmesan |
$19.80 |
| VEGGIE ENCHILADAS (GF) asparagus, potatoes, broccolini, corn pudding, green beans, crème fraiche, tomatillo salsa |
$19.80 |
| SUPER BOWL (GF) (V) warm brown rice, asparagus, lentils, red cabbage, avocado, jalapeño, lemon tahini dressing |
$17.60 |
| BLACK PEPPER TAGLIATELLE grilled kale pesto, rainbow carrots, spinach, goat cheese crumbles |
$17.60 |
| GRILLED EGGPLANT TACOS (GF) (V) black beans, fire-roasted bell pepper, pickled red onion, tomatillo salsa |
$15.40 |
| VEGGIE PLATTER (GF) (V) corn pudding, Brussel sprout, green beans, cauliflower, asparagus risotto, macaroni and cheese |
$24.20 |
| PEAR SALAD red lettuces, bleu cheese, sun-dried cherries, pomegranate seeds, balsamic vinaigrette, candied walnuts |
$14.30 |
| MUSHROOM FLATBREAD pan-roasted wild mushrooms, caramelized onions, kale pesto, fresh thyme, goat cheese |
$17.60 |
| Lunch – Kids Meals | |
| House Made Macaroni & Cheese | $7.70 |
| Crispy Chicken Tenders With french fries. |
$7.70 |
| Fried Shrimp With french fries. |
$7.70 |
| Penne Pasta With marinara sauce or butter sauce and parmesan cheese. |
$7.70 |
| Lunch – Dessert | |
| NUTELLA-CHOCOLATE BANANA PUDDING vanilla shortbread cookies, homemade Nutella, crisp vanilla meringue |
$9.90 |
| Blueberry-Peach Lemon Cake lemon basil ice cream, peach and blueberry compote |
$9.90 |
| Mocha Flan chocolate-coffee custard, candied kumquats, orange blossom-vanilla cream, chocolate twill cookie |
$9.90 |
| Chocolate Truffle Cake deep dark chocolate cake, truffle mousse, chocolate-raspberry sauce |
$9.90 |
| BUTTERSCOTCH BRIOCHE BREAD PUDDING orange cinnamon-vanilla ice cream, butterscotch caramel sauce |
$9.90 |
| Peach & Blueberry Cobbler vanilla ice cream |
$9.90 |
| PERFECT CHOCOLATE CAKE passion fruit caramel sauce, cocoa gelee, semi-sweet chocolate cream |
$9.90 |
| Lemon-Rhubarb Spring Cake strawberries, rhubarb sauce, cream fraiche, rhubarb sorbet |
$9.90 |
| APPLE CROSTATA cinnamon-vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce |
$9.90 |
| BLACKBERRY COBBLER vanilla ice cream |
$9.90 |
| PECAN TART coffee ice cream |
$9.90 |
| Dinner – Dinner Small Plates | |
| Grilled Peach Flatbread grilled peaches, prosciutto, goat cheese, arugula, pesto, balsamic glaze |
$16.50 |
| Octopus roasted tomato, green olives, capers, garlic, potato gnocchi, andouille sausage |
$18.70 |
| Roasted Whole Cauliflower whipped feta, roasted red pepper butter, romesco |
$17.60 |
| Tuna Crudo avocado, soy, sesame seeds, jalapeno |
$17.60 |
| Duck Springs Roll Plate Ginger-scallion soy sauce. |
$13.20 |
| Lamb Meatballs cucumber, yogurt, lemon, parsley-mint pesto, feta |
$15.40 |
| Stuffed Artichoke crawfish, mushroom, lemon beurre blanc, Parmesan bread crumbs |
$19.80 |
| Charred Octopus wood-grilled octopus, marinara sauce, gnocchi, confit potato, sausage, basil |
$18.70 |
| Mushroom Flatbread pan-roasted wild mushrooms, caramelized onions, kale pesto, fresh thyme, goat cheese |
$17.60 |
| Dinner – Dinner Soups & Greens | |
| Red Gazpacho tomato, cucumber, red onion, zucchini |
$11.00 |
| Summer Tomato Salad (GF) heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, radish, corn, feta cheese, oregano vinaigrette |
$14.30 |
| Little Gem Salad creamy basil dressing, bacon, Parmesan |
$14.30 |
| Tortilla Soup smoked chicken, roasted tomato, cream, avocado, tortilla strips |
$13.20 |
| Pear Salad red lettuces, bleu cheese, sun-dried cherries, pomegranate seeds, balsamic vinaigrette, candied walnuts |
$14.30 |
| French Onion Oxtail Soup rich oxtail broth, Gruyere cheese, brioche toast, herbs |
$14.30 |
| Greek Salad heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, radish, corn, feta cheese, oregano vinaigrette |
$14.30 |
| Dinner – Dinner Entrees | |
| Roasted Duck crispy confit potatoes, fig red wine sauce |
$35.20 |
| Bone-In Short Rib (GF) slow roasted, creamy mashed potatoes, roasted root vegetables |
$36.30 |
| Scallops asparagus risotto, romesco beurre blanc |
$35.20 |
| Pan-Roasted Crispy Chicken (GF) stone-ground cheesy grits, pistachio pesto |
$28.60 |
| Texas Gulf Shrimp & Stone-Ground Cheese Grits green onion, crispy leeks |
$30.80 |
| Wagyu Hanger Steak chimichurri, fries |
$33.00 |
| Crispy Seared Stripped Bass (GF) dirty rice, andouille sausage, roasted pepper butter |
$31.90 |
| Red Corner Chicken Enchiladas (GF) smoked chicken, corn pudding, cream, green beans. |
$22.00 |
| Dinner – Dinner Pastas & Grains | |
| Tagliatelle Bolognese slow-simmered tomato meat sauce, parmesan cheese, pancetta, ricotta |
$22.00 |
| Eggplant Pappardelle roasted tomatoes, basil pesto, shaved Parmesan |
$19.80 |
| Spicy Puttanesca With Charred Shrimp spaghetti, tomato, kalamata olive, capers, anchovies, garlic |
$24.20 |
| Jalapeno Fettuccine Pasta Chicken, tomatoes, black beans and cilantro. |
$19.80 |
| Bucatini With Spicy Crab Lump crab meat, wild mushroom, roasted garlic, spicy lemon gremolata. |
$29.70 |
| Dinner – vegetarian | |
| Grilled Peach Flatbread grilled peaches, prosciutto, goat cheese, arugula, pesto, balsamic glaze |
$16.50 |
| ROASTED WHOLE CAULIFLOWER (GF) herb whipped feta, romesco, roasted red pepper butter |
$17.60 |
| VEGGIE LITTLE GEM SALAD (GF) creamy basil dressing, Parmesan, tomato |
$14.30 |
| VEGGIE NICOISE SALAD (GF) (V) Haricot verts, hard-boiled egg, cucumber, radish, roasted potato, avocado, purple onion |
$14.30 |
| Summer Tomato Salad (GF) heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, radish, corn, feta cheese, oregano vinaigrette |
$14.30 |
| EGGPLANT PAPPARDELLE roasted tomatoes, basil pesto, shaved Parmesan |
$19.80 |
| VEGGIE ENCHILADAS (GF) asparagus, potatoes, broccolini, corn pudding, green beans, crème fraiche, tomatillo salsa |
$19.80 |
| SUPER BOWL (GF) (V) warm brown rice, asparagus, lentils, red cabbage, avocado, jalapeño, lemon tahini dressing |
$17.60 |
| BLACK PEPPER TAGLIATELLE grilled kale pesto, rainbow carrots, spinach, goat cheese crumbles |
$17.60 |
| GRILLED EGGPLANT TACOS (GF) (V) black beans, fire-roasted bell pepper, pickled red onion, tomatillo salsa |
$15.40 |
| VEGGIE PLATTER (GF) (V) corn pudding, Brussel sprout, green beans, cauliflower, asparagus risotto, macaroni and cheese |
$24.20 |
| PEAR SALAD red lettuces, bleu cheese, sun-dried cherries, pomegranate seeds, balsamic vinaigrette, candied walnuts |
$14.30 |
| MUSHROOM FLATBREAD pan-roasted wild mushrooms, caramelized onions, kale pesto, fresh thyme, goat cheese |
$17.60 |
| Dinner – Kids Meals | |
| House Made Macaroni & Cheese | $7.70 |
| Crispy Chicken Tenders With french fries. |
$7.70 |
| Fried Shrimp With french fries. |
$7.70 |
| Penne Pasta With marinara sauce or butter sauce and parmesan cheese. |
$7.70 |
| Dinner – Dessert | |
| NUTELLA-CHOCOLATE BANANA PUDDING vanilla shortbread cookies, homemade Nutella, crisp vanilla meringue |
$9.90 |
| Blueberry-Peach Lemon Cake lemon basil ice cream, peach and blueberry compote |
$9.90 |
| Mocha Flan chocolate-coffee custard, candied kumquats, orange blossom-vanilla cream, chocolate twill cookie |
$9.90 |
| Chocolate Truffle Cake deep dark chocolate cake, truffle mousse, chocolate-raspberry sauce |
$9.90 |
| BUTTERSCOTCH BRIOCHE BREAD PUDDING orange cinnamon-vanilla ice cream, butterscotch caramel sauce |
$9.90 |
| Peach & Blueberry Cobbler vanilla ice cream |
$9.90 |
| PERFECT CHOCOLATE CAKE passion fruit caramel sauce, cocoa gelee, semi-sweet chocolate cream |
$9.90 |
| Lemon-Rhubarb Spring Cake strawberries, rhubarb sauce, cream fraiche, rhubarb sorbet |
$9.90 |
| APPLE CROSTATA cinnamon-vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce |
$9.90 |
| BLACKBERRY COBBLER vanilla ice cream |
$9.90 |
| PECAN TART coffee ice cream |
$9.90 |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: sevenrooms.com
Contact Backstreet Cafe
Address: 1103 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77019
Phone: (713) 521-2239
Website: http://www.backstreetcafe.net/
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Hours
| Thursday | 11:30AM–9PM |
| Friday | 11:30AM–10PM |
| Saturday | 10AM–10PM |
| Sunday | 10AM–3PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:30AM–9PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30AM–9PM |
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