European-accented American food & drinks in a minimalist space on the Menil Collection campus.
4.5 – 631 reviews $$ • French restaurant
Menu
| Afternoon Tea | |
| 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 |
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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 | |
| Chocolate Mousse with double chocolate crisp |
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| Black Tea | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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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| Brunch | |
| Entrées | |
| 12-Hour Beef Short Rib Topped with port wine and shallot reduction (GF) |
$31.00 |
| Brunch 1 | |
| Brunch Galette Scrambled duck eggs, wild mushrooms, bacon, Gruyère cheese, roasted tomatoes, and arugula |
$21.00 |
| Whole Grain Avocado Toast Featuring egg whites, Scottish smoked salmon, and dairy-free basil pesto (GF,V) |
$22.00 |
| Pancetta And Egg On Toasted Brioche Bun Two eggs over easy on Italian bacon with beurre blanc |
$16.00 |
| Caprese Omelet Filled with roasted grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil (GF,V) |
$16.00 |
| Eggs Lyonnaise Toasted brioche, Gruyère cheese, Jamón serrano, frisée, two eggs over easy, and Lyonnaise sauce (GF) |
$19.00 |
| Brunch 2 | |
| Bistro Scottish Smoked Salmon Plate Smoked salmon, crab-deviled eggs, pickled beets and onions, caper berries, savory marscapone, served with focaccia bread (GF bread +5) |
$27.00 |
| Belgian Waffle Fruit Forward featuring mixed berry compote, fresh berries, blackberry sauce, maple syrup, and butter (GF,V) |
$16.00 |
| Belgian Waffle Savory browned with buttermilk-fried chicken breast, maple syrup, and butter (GF) |
$21.00 |
| Champagne And Sparkling | |
| Borgo Maragliano, Francesco Galliano, 2016 Piedmont, Italy — Blanc de Blancs |
$17.00 |
| La Farra, Prosecco Di Valdobbiadene Superiore, 2019 Veneto, Italy |
$14.00 |
| Ayala Brut Majeur, Nv Champagne, France |
$18.00 |
| Cave De Bissey, Crémant De Bourgogne Brut Rosé, Nv Burgundy, France |
$17.00 |
| Beverages | |
| Rosé | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Bistro Menil Vermouth 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 |
$10.00 |
| Cocktails By The Glass | |
| Adult Mocha coffee with Chocolate Shop Crème de Cacao |
$8.00 |
| Irish Coffee coffee with Irish country cream |
$8.00 |
| Champagne Cocktail Ayala Champagne, sugar cube, and Fee Brothers Old Fashioned Bitters |
$18.00 |
| Bellini French sparkling wine with peach purée, served in a coupe |
$9.00 |
| The Ladybug Cocktail sparkling wine with pomegranate juice |
$9.00 |
| Coconut Republic TYKU coconut sake, ginger beer and mint |
$9.00 |
| Negroni Sbagliato Cappelletti, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino, Champagne and orange |
$9.00 |
| Limoncello Kiss infused sake, lemon syrup and Prosecco |
$9.00 |
| La Familia Cardamaro, Dolce Sogno d’Asti DOCG Moscato and lemon zest |
$9.00 |
| Chambéry Spritzer Dolin Blanc, raspberry, lemon zest and citrus soda |
$9.00 |
| Guzzi Spritz Cappelletti, Dolin Blanc, Topo-Chico, and orange garnish |
$9.00 |
| Cask Wine | |
| 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 | |
| Desserts | |
| Lemon Tart classic lemon curd with Italian meringue in house-made pastry shell (GF preparation available) |
$11.00 |
| Buttermilk Blackberry Cake financiers-inspired cake with blackberries and whipped cream (GF) |
$9.00 |
| Tuscan Lemon-Almond Torte our version of the classic Italian torte featuring our house-made lemon curd (GF) |
$12.00 |
| Brownie A La Mode rich chocolate brownie with vanilla bean gelato and a drizzling of caramel sauce (GF) |
$10.00 |
| Basque Cheese Cake a unique combination of sweet cheeses complemented with mixed-berry purée and whipped cream (GF) |
$13.00 |
| Caramelized Banana And Nutella Crêpe house-made crêpes filled with brûléed bananas and Nutella (GF) |
$9.00 |
| Chocolate Coconut Cream Ice Cream a delicious dairy-free combination of rich chocolate and coconut cream with toasted coconut flakes (DF, V, GF) |
$9.00 |
| Champagne And Sparkling | |
| Borgo Maragliano, Francesco Galliano, 2016 Piedmont, Italy — Blanc de Blancs |
$17.00 |
| La Farra, Prosecco Di Valdobbiadene Superiore, 2019 Veneto, Italy |
$14.00 |
| Ayala Brut Majeur, Nv Champagne, France |
$18.00 |
| Cave De Bissey, Cremant De Bourgogne Brut Rosé, Nv Burgundy, France |
$17.00 |
| Brewed Beverages | |
| Coffee 100% roasted locally, custom blend; regular or decaf |
$3.00 |
| Café Au Lait coffee with steamed milk |
$4.00 |
| Espresso steam-extracted, rich and intense |
$2.50 |
| Espresso Macchiato a double shot with a dollop of froth |
$5.00 |
| Cappuccino steamed, frothed milk and espresso |
$4.00 |
| Latte Twice The Milk Of A Cappuccino | $4.00 |
| Americano A Gentle Espresso | $3.00 |
| Adult Mocha Coffee coffee and chocolate shop crème de cacao |
$8.00 |
| Irish Coffee coffee and Irish country cream |
$8.00 |
| Hot Tea And Herbal Tisane | |
| Green Tea | |
| Pure Peppermint | |
| Earl Grey | |
| Italian Almond | |
| Chamomile Supreme Ceylon | |
| Rose With French Vanilla | |
| Ceylon Cinnamon | |
| Brilliant Breakfast | |
| Lunch | |
| Starters | |
| Goat Cheese Provençal marinated with shallots, garlic, EVOO, herbs, lemon peel, black pepper, and served with hand-made focaccia bread |
$16.00 |
| Calamari crisp calamari topped with grated Parmesan cheese (GF) |
$10.00 |
| Eggplant Fries our signature starter with anchovy aioli and spicy brava sauce (GF) |
$10.00 |
| Truffle Potatoes crisp, thick-cut potatoes with black-truffle cheese and white-truffle oil (GF) |
$14.00 |
| Patatas Bravas Barcelona-style crisp potatoes with creamy brava sauce and duck egg (GF) |
$14.00 |
| Cold Roasted Beet Salad with toasted walnuts, chives, and red-wine vinaigrette (GF, V) (add crumbled goat cheese +5) |
$9.00 |
| Porcini Roasted Cauliflower with romesco and parsley gastrique (V) |
$15.00 |
| Featured Salads | |
| Jumbo Lump Crab with avocado, shredded carrots, beets, Bibb lettuce, and apricot dressing (GF) |
$27.00 |
| Duck Salad crisp duck confit, sliced pears, mixed greens, pomegranate seeds, spiced pecans, and red-wine vinaigrette (GF) |
$24.00 |
| Sous Vide Salmon Salad farm-raised salmon, avocado, grapefruit and orange segments, with citrus vinaigrette (GF) |
$24.00 |
| Bistro Salads | |
| Veggie Bowl quinoa, roasted beets, avocado, chickpeas, walnuts, roasted vegetables, EVOO and lemon vinaigrette (GF) |
$14.00 |
| Bistro Caesar featuring classic Caesar dressing* and topped with white anchovies and house-made croûtons |
$12.00 |
| Arugula Salad with roasted mushrooms, Piave cheese, and lemon and EVOO dressing (GF) |
$13.00 |
| Burgers | |
| Manchego Cheese And Jamón Serrano Burger classic Spanish cheese and ham highlight this tasty burger |
$16.00 |
| Porcini-Rub Burger mushroom-rubbed burger with bacon, truffle cheese, and caramelized onions |
$16.00 |
| Chèvre Burger a tangy favorite topped with lemon avocado salad |
$16.00 |
| The Classic with cheddar cheese, Bibb lettuce, tomato, and Dijonnaise 16 |
$16.00 |
| Pizza | |
| Bianca white sauce, Gruyère cheese, chives, with crisp pancetta |
$20.00 |
| Amalfi soft Italian cheese, arugula, pear, and white-truffle oil |
$16.00 |
| La Spezia fresh pesto, fresh mozzarella, and tomato |
$15.00 |
| San Marino Italian sausage, mushrooms, tomato sauce, and mozzarella |
$17.00 |
| Umbria wild mushrooms, Italian truffle cheese, and white-truffle oil |
$17.00 |
| Granada brava sauce, Manchego cheese, and Jamón Serrano (Spanish ham) |
$18.00 |
| Entrées | |
| Roasted Salmon Roasted Atlantic salmon ( farm-raised) with horseradish-dill sauce (GF) |
$28.00 |
| Seared Lemon-Thyme Chicken All-natural, cage-free, sous-vide chicken, served with pan reduction (GF) |
$29.00 |
| Crab Cakes our signature entrée served with caper mayonnaise (GF) |
$30.00 |
| Chicken And Artichoke Crêpes Roasted chicken with artichokes, fresh mozzarella, and lemon beurre blanc sauce (GF) |
$18.00 |
| Crisp Duck Confit Tender duck with crisp skin, featuring pink peppercorn butter (GF) |
$29.00 |
| 12-Hour Beef Short Rib Topped with port wine and shallot reduction (GF) |
$31.00 |
| Crab And Mushroom Crêpes A French classic topped with lemon beurre blanc sauce (GF) |
$20.00 |
| Happy Hour | |
| Small Bites And Drinks | |
| Grilled Octopus Octopus tentacle with olive oil, paprika and lemon sauce (GF) |
$5.00 |
| Crab Cake Bites Bite-sized version of our signature crab cakes (GF) |
$12.00 |
| Calamari Fried calamari with fries and brava sauce (GF) |
$5.00 |
| Eggplant Fries Our savory favorites with anchovy aioli (GF, V) |
$4.00 |
| Double-Truffle Potatoes With truffle cheese and white-truffle oil (GF) |
$5.00 |
| Patatas Bravas Barcelona-style crisp potatoes with creamy brava sauce (GF) |
$4.00 |
| Pizza Bianca White sauce, leek, garlic, with crisp pancetta(GF) |
$9.00 |
| Pizzettes Manchego cheese and Jamon Serrano (Spanish ham) or Telegggio, arugula and pear (GF) |
$9.00 |
| Favorites | |
| 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 | |
| Bistro Menil Vermouth 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 |
$5.00 |
| Cocktails By The Glass | |
| Adult Mocha Espresso with Chôcô Noir |
$5.00 |
| Irish Coffee Espresso with Irish country cream |
$5.00 |
| Bistro Mojito Mint, lime simple syrup, and sake |
$5.00 |
| Bellini French Blanc de Blancs with peach purée in a coupe |
$5.00 |
| The Ladybug Cocktail French Blanc de Blancs with pomegranate juice |
$5.00 |
| Coconut Republic Coconut sake, ginger beer, and mint |
$5.00 |
| Negroni Sbagliato Cappelletti, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino, Champagne, and an orange slice |
$5.00 |
| Limoncello Kiss Ginger-infused sake, lemon syrup, and Prosecco |
$5.00 |
| La Familia Cardamaro, Dolce Sogno d’Asti DOCG Moscato, and lemon zest |
$5.00 |
| Italian Red Sangria Puianello, Reggiano Lambrusco Amabile Rosso, Dolin Blanc, and orange |
$5.00 |
| Chambery Spritzer Dolin Blanc, raspberry, lemon zest, and citrus soda |
$5.00 |
| Guzzi Spritz Cappelletti, Dolin Blanc, Prosecco, Topo Chico, with orange garnish and Pellegrino |
$5.00 |
| Dinner | |
| Starters | |
| Goat Cheese Provençal marinated with shallots, garlic, EVOO, herbs, lemon peel, black pepper, and served with hand-made focaccia bread (add GF bread +5) |
$16.00 |
| Calamari crisp calamari topped with grated Parmesan cheese (GF) |
$10.00 |
| Eggplant Fries our signature starter with anchovy aioli and spicy brava sauce (GF) |
$10.00 |
| Truffle Potatoes crisp, thick-cut potatoes with black-truffle cheese and white-truffle oil (GF) |
$14.00 |
| Patatas Bravas Barcelona-style crisp potatoes with creamy brava sauce with duck egg (GF) |
$14.00 |
| Octopus char-grilled with smoked paprika, lime, and olive-oil drizzle (GF) |
$17.00 |
| Cold Roasted Beets with toasted walnuts, chives, and red-wine vinaigrette (GF, V) (add crumbled goat cheese 5) |
$9.00 |
| Porcini Roasted Cauliflower with romesco and parsley gastrique (GF) |
$15.00 |
| Featured Salads | |
| Jumbo Lump Crab with avocado, shredded carrots, beets, Bibb lettuce, and apricot dressing (GF) |
$27.00 |
| Duck Salad crisp duck confit, sliced pears, mixed greens, pomegranate seeds, spiced pecans, and red-wine vinaigrette (GF) |
$24.00 |
| Sous Vide Salmon Salad farm-raised salmon, avocado, grapefruit and orange segments, dressed with citrus vinaigrette (GF) |
$24.00 |
| Bistro Salads | |
| Bistro Caesar featuring classic Caesar dressing and topped with white anchovies and house-made croûton |
$12.00 |
| Arugula Salad with roasted beech mushrooms, Piave cheese, and lemon and EVOO dressing (GF) |
$13.00 |
| Pizza | |
| Bianca white sauce, Gruyère cheese, chives, with crisp pancetta |
$20.00 |
| Amalfi soft Italian cheese, arugula, pear, and white-truffle oil |
$16.00 |
| La Spezia fresh pesto, fresh mozzarella, and tomatoes |
$15.00 |
| San Marino Italian sausage, mushrooms, tomato sauce, and mozzarella |
$17.00 |
| Umbria wild mushrooms, Italian truffle cheese, and white-truffle oil |
$17.00 |
| Granada brava sauce, Manchego cheese, and Jamón Serrano (Spanish ham) |
$18.00 |
| Entrées | |
| Roasted Salmon Roasted Atlantic salmon ( farm-raised) with horseradish-dill sauce (GF) |
$28.00 |
| Seared Lemon-Thyme Chicken All-natural, cage-free, sous vide chicken, served with pan reduction (GF) |
$29.00 |
| Crab Cakes our signature entrée served with caper mayonnaise |
$30.00 |
| Crisp Duck Confit Tender duck with crisp skin, featuring pink peppercorn butter (GF) |
$29.00 |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: bistromenil.comopentable.com
Contact Bistro Menil
Address: 1513 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77006
Phone: (713) 904-3537
Website: https://bistromenil.com/
Hours
| Thursday | 11AM–9PM |
| Friday | 11AM–9PM |
| Saturday | 11AM–9PM |
| Sunday | 11AM–9PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11AM–9PM |
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