Tavernlike spot with a long bar serving elevated American classics, craft beers & more.
Moody Street is an eclectic yet trendy location, known for having something for everyone. Here at Bistro781 we take pride in bringing that variety to an upscale yet casual location. The founding team, who were born and raised in Waltham, embrace the rich tradition of business and industry that is at the heart of Waltham’s center, while looking to create an experience of familiar and fine dining. We are a Bistro that takes pride in what we do and how we do it on a daily basis.
4.3 – 817 reviews $$ • American restaurant
Menu
| Salads / Bowls | |
| Warm Buddha Bowl (Agf, v) grains, sugar snap peas, chickpeas, sweet potato, beets, cauliflower, avocado, cashew sauce |
$13.00 |
| Warm Cauliflower Bowl (Agf, v) cauliflower purée, walnut-caper salsa, currants |
$13.00 |
| Mediterranean Bowl (Agf, veg) cucumbers, red onion, brussel sprouts, olives, artichokes, red beans, sweet peppers, feta cheese, red wine vinaigrette |
$13.00 |
| Appetizers | |
| 1/2 Dozen Oysters (Agf) cocktail sauce, champagne mignonette |
$12.50 |
| Baked Bbq Dry Rub Chicken Wings (Agf) sweet & spicy bbq rub |
$10.00 |
| Fried Calamari (Agf) fried with hot pickled cherry peppers, tossed with sweet thai chili sauce |
$12.00 |
| Crab Cakes Lump crab, chipotle tartar sauce |
$14.00 |
| Feta & Olive Dip (Agf, veg) house roasted olives, crackers |
$14.00 |
| Artichoke Flatbread (Agf, veg) mozzarella, artichokes, capers, red onion, roasted red pepper aioli |
$14.00 |
| Mushroom Gnocchi (Veg) potato & ricotta gnocchi, mushroom cream sauce, parmesan cheese |
$12.00 |
| Baked Brie (Veg) strawberry rhubarb jam, candied pecans, crackers |
$14.00 |
| Short Rib Mac N Cheese Braised short ribs, caramelized onions, bread crumbs |
$14.00 |
| Sautéed Tiny Clams (Agf) cognac lobster sauce, cherry tomatoes, grilled bread |
$12.00 |
| Entrees | |
| Seared Tuna Poke (Agf) avocado, crispy sushi rice, cucumber, radish, bean sprouts, ginger grapefruit glaze, spicy sesame aioli, clementine pico suggested wine pairing: hose of malbec, dona panda, mendoza, argentina |
$27.00 |
| Braised Short Ribs Potato & ricotta gnocchi, truffled mushroom cream sauce, roasted brussel sprouts suggested wine pairings: cabernet sauvignon, boomtown, columbia valley. Wa red blend, fess parker “the big easy.” Santa barbara, ca |
$26.00 |
| Plantain Encrusted Chicken Breast (Agf) red beans & rice, spicy pickled carrot & cauliflower, queso fresco, red & green mojos suggested wine pairings: pinot grigio, di lenardo, friuli, italy pinot noir, argyle reserve, willamelle valley. Or |
$23.00 |
| Chicken Fettuccine (Agf) sautéed chicken breast, housemade fettuccine, spinach. Tomatoes, zucchini, white wine garlic cream sauce. Grilled bread suggested wine pairing: chardonnay, davis bynum winery, russian river valley, ca |
$23.00 |
| Pasta Bolognese (Agf) veal, pork, pancetta, housemade fettuccine, fresh basil. Parmesan, grilled bread suggested wine pairing: castello di gabbiano, toscana dark knight, tuscany, italy |
$23.00 |
| Steak Frites (Agf) 10oz grass fed “lean” ribeye steak, parmesan truffle fries, potato wrapped asparagus, aioli, chimichurri suggested wine pairings: malbec, amalaya, salta, argentina cabernet sauvignon, boomtown, columbia valley, wa |
$28.00 |
| Pan Seared Scallops (Agf) baby turnip risotto, sugar snap peas & rainbow carrots, smoked apricot honey, shaved purple kale suggested wine pairing: sauvignon blanc. Sincerely, western cape, south africa |
$27.00 |
| Shrimp & Grits (Agf) chorizo, aged cheddar, bacon & sweet pepper relish, farm fresh sunny side egg suggested wine pairings: chardonnay, etude wines, lyric, santa barbara county, ca pinot noir, annabella, oakville, ca |
$27.00 |
| Pan Seared Salmon (Agf) stir-fried vegetables, coconut brown rice, sweet chili passion fruit marmalade suggested wine pairing: sauvignon blanc, wither hills, marlborough, new zealand |
$26.00 |
| 781 Oyster Burger (Agf) burger patty, swiss cheese, crispy onions, fried oysters, chipotle tartar sauce, brioche bun, parmesan truffle fries suggested wine pairings: tempranillo, montaña, rioja, spain cabernet sauvignon, canvasback, red mountain, wa |
$18.00 |
| The Bistro Cheese Burger (Agf) american cheese, lettuce, tomato, housemade pickles, brioche bun, parmesan truffle fries suggested wine pairings: malbec, biutiful, mendoza, argentina red blend, fess parker “the big easy.” Santa barbara, ca |
$27.00 |
| The “Unch” In Brunch | |
| Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Agf Veg) | $10.00 |
| Avocado Blt Sandwich (Agf) | $13.00 |
| Smoked Salmon Sandwich (Agf) | $13.00 |
| Tuna Melt Sandwich (Agf) | $13.00 |
| Bacon Super Melt Sandwich (Agf) Housemade bacon, american swiss cheese, 2 fried eggs. Avocado tomato chipotle mayo, challah bread, fries |
$15.00 |
| Grilled Chicken Pesto Sandwich (Agf) | $12.00 |
| Short Rib Melt Sandwich | $14.00 |
| Crab Cake Sandwich Crab cake, lettuce, tomate, red onion, chipotle tartar sauce. Brioche bun, fries |
$17.00 |
| The Bistro Cheese Burger (Agf) American cheese, lettuce. Tomato, red onion, housemade pickles, brioche bun, parmesan truffle fries |
$14.00 |
| The 781 Oyster Burger (Agf) Swiss cheese, crispy onions. Fried oysters, chipotle tartar sauce, brioche bun. Parmesan truffle fries |
$18.00 |
| Tacos + | |
| 781 Chili (Agf) | $7.00 |
| Steak Bomb Spring Rolls Parmesan peppercorn dipping sauce |
$14.00 |
| Cauliflower Tacos (Agf, Veg) Corn tortillas, crispy cauliflower, avocado, mozzarella, cumin toasted sunflower seeds, honey sriracha, purple kale |
$14.00 |
| Brussel Sprout Tacos (Agf, Veg) Corn tortillas, roasted brussel sprouts, smoked molasses, clementines, pomegranate seeds, bleu cheese |
$14.00 |
| Short Rib Crunch Wrap Tacos Hard taco shells, soft flour tortillas, braised short rib. Pepper jack cheese, avocado, pico de gallo |
$16.00 |
| Tuna Tacos (Agf) Hard taco shells. Tuna tartare, sweet chili slaw, avocado, spicy aioli |
$14.00 |
| Flatbread Pizzas | |
| Artichoke Flatbread (Agf, Veg) Mozzarella, artichoke hearts, capers, red onwon, roasted red pepper aioli |
$15.00 |
| Bacon & Tater Tot Flatbread (Agf) Housemade bacon, tater tots, scrambled eggs, aged cheddar, chimichurri |
$15.00 |
| Florentine Flatbread (Agf, Veg) Spinach, tomato, garlic, scrambled eggs, mozzarella |
$15.00 |
| Avocado Flatbread (Agf) Bacon, tomato, pepper jack cheese, dressed greens |
$15.00 |
| Sides | |
| Toast (Agf. Veg) | $2.00 |
| 1 Egg (Agf. Veg) Any style |
$3.00 |
| 1 Pancake | $4.00 |
| Home Fries (Agf) | $3.00 |
| Maple Breakfast Sausage (Agf) | $4.00 |
| Housemade Bacon (Agf) | $5.00 |
| Thick Cut Bacon (Agf) | $6.00 |
| Short Rib Hash | $7.00 |
| Duck Hash (Agf) | $7.00 |
| Avocado (Agf, V) | $3.00 |
| Zucchini Bread (Veg) Maple walnut butter |
$8.00 |
| Avocado Toast (Agf. Veg) | $6.00 |
| Fruit Cup (Agf, V) | $5.00 |
| Drinks | |
| Coffee | $3.00 |
| Tea | $2.50 |
| Cappuccino | $3.50 |
| Espresso | $3.00 |
| Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice | $4.00 |
| Cocktails | |
| Bistro Peach Or Raspberry Bellini Vodka, raspberry or peach purée, champagne |
$9.00 |
| The Cure Patrón cafe, baileys, milk, on the rocks |
$11.00 |
| Cold Wake-Up Call Whipped cream vodka, espresso, chocolate milk, on the rocks |
$10.00 |
| Pain Killer Goslings black run, orange juice, pineapple juice. Crème de coco, fresh grated nutmeg |
$11.00 |
| Spanish Coffee Patron cafe, almond milk |
$11.00 |
| Sparkling Cider Fireball whiskey honey syrup apple cider, prosecco, cinnamon sugar rim |
$10.00 |
| Tequila Smooch Tequila, lemon, honey. Bitters |
$9.00 |
| Cocktails – Featured Cocktail – Mimosas | |
| Traditional | $9.00 |
| Apple Cider | $9.00 |
| Blushing Orange – pineapple juice grenadine, champagne |
$10.00 |
| Caramel Apple Caramel vodka, apple cider, champagne, cinnamon sugar rim |
$10.00 |
| Pomegranate Sunrise Tequila, orange – pomegranate juice, lime. Agave, champagne |
$10.00 |
| Newport Shorty Mimosa Gran marnier, orange & cranberry juice, champagne |
$10.00 |
| Cocktails – Featured Mimosas | |
| 781 Mimosa Ketel one oranje champagne, triple sec. Fresh squeezed orange juice, on the rocks |
$11.00 |
| Man-Mosa Vodka, orange juice, miller high life pony floater |
$11.00 |
| Customize As You’d Like | |
| Base Price | $10.00 |
| Bistro781 Baller Bloody Mary | |
| Choose Your Liquor, Mix,And Rim And Let Us Take Care Of The Rest | $45.00 |
| Spirits | |
| House Vodka | |
| House Hot Vodka | $1.00 |
| Tito’s | $1.00 |
| Pepper & Garlic Vodka | $1.50 |
| Hanson Organic Vodka | $2.00 |
| Grey Goose | $2.00 |
| Ketel One | $2.00 |
| Ketel One Citron | $2.00 |
| Jim Beam Bourbon | $1.00 |
| Basil Hayden’s | $2.00 |
| Maker’s Mark | $2.00 |
| Tanqueray Gin | $1.00 |
| Bombay Sapphire | $1.50 |
| Lunazul Silver Tequila | $1.00 |
| Don Julio Tequila | $2.00 |
| House Hot Tequila | $2.00 |
| Add A Higher Life Chaser | |
| Mix | |
| Bistro’s Homemade Mix | |
| Spicy | |
| Tomato Juice | |
| Garnish | |
| Celery | $0.25 |
| Olives | $0.25 |
| Cucumber | |
| Pickles | |
| Pepperoni Pizza Crostini | $1.00 |
| 1/2 Hard Boiled Egg | $1.00 |
| Pickled Cherry Pepper | $1.00 |
| Bleu Cheese Stuffed Olives | $1.00 |
| Seared Scallop | $4.00 |
| Seared Shrimp | $4.00 |
| Sausage Link | $1.00 |
| House Bacon Spear | $2.00 |
| Monster Slim Jim | $2.50 |
| Sliced Ham | $2.00 |
| Spicy Pickled Veggies | $1.00 |
| Appetizer Features | |
| Clam Chowder Oyster crackers |
$8.00 |
| Chorizo Croquettes Gruyere cheese, soffritto crema |
$14.00 |
| (Agf) Tater Tot Poutine Fried cheese curds, bacon, cream gravy, scallions, sunny side egg |
$14.00 |
| (Agf) Lobster Baked Brie Cognac lobster cream sauce, buttered shallots, kale, brandied tomatoes, puff pastry, crostini |
$20.00 |
| Entrée Features | |
| Short Rib Stroganoff Braised short ribs, exotic mushrooms, stroganoff sauce, egg noodles, parsley |
$29.00 |
| (Agf) Coconut Crusted Halibut Snap peas, bell peppers, bok choy, shaved carrot, yellow curry spaghetti squash |
$29.00 |
| (Agf) Crunch Wrap Burger Beef burger, crunchy taco shell, tortilla wrap, pico de gallo, avocado, pepper jack cheese, mojo sauces, sour cream cajun fries |
$18.00 |
| Vegan / Vegetarian | |
| Health Nut Salad Mixed greens, apples, toasted oats, raw almonds, organic apple cider vinegar, squeeze of lemon |
$10.00 |
| Poached Pear Salad Baby arugula, red grapes, dried cranberries, walnuts, tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette |
$10.00 |
| Warm Buddha Bowl Grains, sugar snap peas, chickpeas, sweet potato, beets, cauliflower, cashew sauce |
$12.00 |
| Maple Horseradish Glazed Beets Rosemary, sunflower seeds |
$10.00 |
| Grilled Apple & Tofu Warm salad of zucchini, cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, red onion, arugula, lemon herb vinaigrette |
$21.00 |
| Winter Squash & Fig Risotto Walnuts, roasted brussel sprouts, balsamic drizzle |
$21.00 |
| Sesame Tofu Stir-Fry Sesame seared tofu, stir-fry vegetables, jasmine rice, soy sauce, fresh basil |
$21.00 |
| Sautéed Vegetables | $5.00 |
| Others | |
| Mighty Squirrel Guavaland 8%, Waltham, Ma Sour goodness with sweet notes of guava |
$11.00 |
| Customize As You’d Like: Base price |
$10.00 |
| Bistro781 Baller Bloody Mary: Choose your liquor, mix, and rim and let us take care of the rest! |
$45.00 |
| Spirits | $1.00 |
| Garnish | $0.25 |
| Mix | |
| Bloody Mary Customize as you’d like: place a check mark next to items that you’d like included in your bloody. |
$10.00 |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: exploretock.com
Contact Bistro781
Address: 336 Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453
Phone: (781) 899-0297
Website: http://www.bistro781.com/
Hours
| Saturday | 9AM–11PM |
| Sunday | 9AM–9PM |
| Monday | 4–10PM |
| Tuesday | 4–10PM |
| Wednesday | 4–10PM |
| Thursday | 11AM–10PM |
| Friday | 11AM–11PM |
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