This quaint bistro serves a market-based menu of traditional French fare & over 600 wines.
4.5 – 349 reviews $$ • French restaurant
Menu
Menu | |
Appetizers | |
Escargots Beurre Maitre D’hotel Baked escargots, garlic and parsley butter |
$12.00 |
Foie Gras Au Torchon Foie Gras terrine marinated in sauterne, blackberry jam, homemade butter brioche |
$22.00 |
Rillettes de Canard Shredded duck confit pate, French pickles, crunchy radish, scallions, French baguette |
$12.00 |
Os A Moelle A La Persillade Broiled bone marrow, garlic persillade, sea salt, toasted French baguette, French pickles |
$22.00 |
Moules Farcies King Edward island mussels baked in parsley garlic butter, bread crumbs, tomato coulis |
$14.00 |
Salade Nicoise Tradition Albacore tunal tomatoes, poached French green beans bell, peppers cage-free hard boiled egg, sliced potatoes, vinaigrette |
$18.00 |
Carpaccio De Betteraves Au Chevre Golden and red beet duo, arugula leaves, goat cheese crumble,red onion, pickled granny smith apples, roasted walnuts, white balsamic dressing |
$15.00 |
Salade Rabelais Butter lettuce, lardons, egg mimosa, rabelais famous dijon vinaigrette, croutons en persillade |
$12.00 |
Salade Du Jardin Arugula, shredded carrot, English cucumber, grape tomatoes, red onion, flat parsley, rabelais famous dijon vinaigrette |
$8.00 |
Cappuccino de Champignons Wild mushroom soup, rosemary whipped cream |
$7.00 |
Gratinee A L’oignon Caramelized onions, beef broth, topped with broiled gruyere cheese |
$9.00 |
Assiette de Charcuterie Capicola, sopressata, garlic sausage, prosciutto, duck rillette, cornichons, radish, French baguette and butter |
$20.00 |
Assiette de Fromages Four imported cheese rabelais selection, blueberry marmalade, honeycomb, walnuts, grapes, French baguette |
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Entrees | |
Moules Rabelais Edward island fresh mussels, white wine cream sauce, pommes frites |
$28.00 |
Filet de Poulet Roti A La Provencale Airline chicken breast, Provence herbs jus, garlic green beans, tomato a la provencale, pommes frites |
$29.00 |
Carre D’agneau Roti Au Miel Rosemary honey roasted rack of lamb au jus, eggplant tomato ragout, garlic green beans, roasted fingerling potatoes |
$42.00 |
Truite Grenobloise Amandine Pan-seared trout filet, lemon caper shallot sauce, grilled almonds, green beans, fingerling potatoes |
$28.00 |
Entrecote A La Bearnaise Pan-seared bone-in ribeye, tomato a la provencale, bearnaise sauce, roasted garlic bulb, pommes frites |
$48.00 |
Confit de Canard A La Roquette Braisee Confit duck leg, pommes lyonnaises, braised arugula, house vinaigrette |
$28.00 |
Filet de Boeuf Au Poivre Pepper crusted beef tenderloin, pepper cognac sauce, garlic green beans, tomato a la provencale, garlic green beans, roasted fingerling potatoes |
$42.00 |
Red Snapper a La Provencale Lemon basil tomato etouffe, basil pesto, fingerling potatoes, green beans |
$37.00 |
Tagliatelles Aux Palourdes Fresh tagliatelle pasta, clams, garlic, flat parsley, bread crumbs, olive oil parmesan |
$28.00 |
Boeuf A La Bourguignonne Red wine reduction sauce beef stew, mushrooms, tagliatelle pasta |
$28.00 |
Sandwiches | |
Le Marocain Crispy French baguette, roasted merguez sausage, harissa aioli, caramelized onions, arugula, sundried tomatoes |
$16.00 |
Le Supreme Crispy French baguette, grilled chicken breast, caramelized onions, roasted cremini mushrooms, melted swiss cheese |
$14.00 |
Le Provencal Crispy baguette, roasted bell peppers, crumbled goat cheese, arugula, sundried tomatoes |
$11.50 |
Le Steak Au Poivre Thinly sliced roasted, beef cognac green peppercorn mayonnaise, arugula, pommes frites |
$16.00 |
Smoked Salmon Crispy French baguette, thin-sliced smoked salmon, gribiche aioli, hard boiled eggs, red onions, arugula |
$16.00 |
Dessert | |
Creme Brulee Caramelized vanilla custard cafe rabelais |
$12.00 |
Profiteroles Cream puff pastry/vanilla ice cream/vanilla whipped cream/hot chocolate sauce/toasted almonds |
$12.00 |
Traditional Raspberry Fruit Tart Pate brisee, fresh raspberries, vanilla pastry cream |
$12.00 |
Mousse Au Chocolat Valrhona chocolate mousse, vanilla whipped cream |
$10.00 |
Sorbet Du Jour Flavor of the day |
$10.00 |
Poire Belle-Helene Poached Anjou pear, vanilla ice cream, hot chocolate sauce, vanilla whipped cream, toasted almonds |
$12.00 |
Gift Baskets & Date Boxes | |
Grab & Go Date Box- White Wine We make it easy for you to spoil your love. Our Date Box is filled with charcuterie, baguette, cookies, and of course a bottle of Red, White or Champagne. Pick one up to share at your favorite romantic picnic spot, or on the cozy rug in front of the fireplace. |
$55.00 |
Grab & Go Date Box- Red Wine We make it easy for you to spoil your love. Our Date Box is filled with charcuterie, baguette, cookies, and of course a bottle of Red, White or Champagne. Pick one up to share at your favorite romantic picnic spot, or on the cozy rug in front of the fireplace. |
$55.00 |
Grab & Go Date Box- Champagne We make it easy for you to spoil your love. Our Date Box is filled with charcuterie, baguette, cookies, and of course a bottle of Red, White or Champagne. Pick one up to share at your favorite romantic picnic spot, or on the cozy rug in front of the fireplace. |
$85.00 |
French Gift Basket – Red Wine The perfect way to spoil the Foodie & Red Wine Lovers in your life. This basket is filled with curated goodies from our Cafe Rabelais store.Famille Perrin Cotes du Rhone, Black Pepper Grinder Cefalu, Smoked Salt Grinder Affumicato, Antica Pasta di Campofilone, 1 oz Mustard Edmond Fallot, 2 Domori Chocolates, Bonne Maman jam, Il Borro small bottle, Rougie Pork and Duck Pate, Pierre Biscuiterie Cookies Chocolate Cookies, Giuseppe Giusti Balsamic Vinegar of Modena |
$59.00 |
French Gift Basket – White Wine The perfect way to spoil the Foodie & White Wine Lovers in your life. This basket is filled with curated goodies from our Cafe Rabelais store.Vouvray Chateau de Montfort, Black Pepper Grinder Cefalu, Smoked Salt Grinder AffumicatoAntica Pasta di Campofilone, 1 oz Mustard Edmond Fallot, 2 Domori Chocolates, Bonne Maman jam, Il Borro Small bottle, Rougie Pork and Duck Pate, Pierre Biscuiterie Cookies Butter Cookies, Edmond Fallot White tarragon Vinegar |
$59.00 |
Valentines Prix Fixe Menu | |
Amuse Bouche | |
Duck Confit Feuillete | |
First Course | |
Fole Gras Duo Seared and torchon, onion marmelade |
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Arugula Salad Smoked Norwegian salmon filet, citrus caper vinaigrette |
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Second Course | |
Butternut Squash Bisque Walnut whipped cream splash |
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Third Course | |
Bronzino Filet Parsnips puree, baby carrots, thyme infused red wine reduction |
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Chateaubriand for Two Fries, green beans, bordelaise and bearnaise sauce |
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Chicken Filet Cordon Bleu | |
Fourth Course | |
Panacotta fresh raspberries |
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Gift Baskets & Date Boxes | |
Baskets & Boxes | |
Grab & Go Date Box- White Wine We make it easy for you to spoil your love. Our Date Box is filled with charcuterie, baguette, cookies, and of course a bottle of Red, White or Champagne. Pick one up to share at your favorite romantic picnic spot, or on the cozy rug in front of the fireplace. |
$55.00 |
Grab & Go Date Box- Red Wine We make it easy for you to spoil your love. Our Date Box is filled with charcuterie, baguette, cookies, and of course a bottle of Red, White or Champagne. Pick one up to share at your favorite romantic picnic spot, or on the cozy rug in front of the fireplace. |
$55.00 |
Grab & Go Date Box- Prosecco We make it easy for you to spoil your love. Our Date Box is filled with charcuterie, baguette, cookies, and of course a bottle of Red, White, Prosecco or Champagne. Pick one up to share at your favorite romantic picnic spot, or on the cozy rug in front of the fireplace. |
$55.00 |
Grab & Go Date Box- Champagne We make it easy for you to spoil your love. Our Date Box is filled with charcuterie, baguette, cookies, and of course a bottle of Red, White or Champagne. Pick one up to share at your favorite romantic picnic spot, or on the cozy rug in front of the fireplace. |
$85.00 |
French Gift Basket – Red Wine The perfect way to spoil the Foodie & Red Wine Lovers in your life. This basket is filled with curated goodies from our Cafe Rabelais store.Famille Perrin Cotes du Rhone, Black Pepper Grinder Cefalu, Smoked Salt Grinder Affumicato, Antica Pasta di Campofilone, 1 oz Mustard Edmond Fallot, 2 Domori Chocolates, Bonne Maman jam, Il Borro small bottle, Rougie Pork and Duck Pate, Pierre Biscuiterie Cookies Chocolate Cookies, Giuseppe Giusti Balsamic Vinegar of Modena |
$59.00 |
French Gift Basket – White Wine The perfect way to spoil the Foodie & White Wine Lovers in your life. This basket is filled with curated goodies from our Cafe Rabelais store.Vouvray Chateau de Montfort, Black Pepper Grinder Cefalu, Smoked Salt Grinder AffumicatoAntica Pasta di Campofilone, 1 oz Mustard Edmond Fallot, 2 Domori Chocolates, Bonne Maman jam, Il Borro Small bottle, Rougie Pork and Duck Pate, Pierre Biscuiterie Cookies Butter Cookies, Edmond Fallot White tarragon Vinegar |
$59.00 |
Market | |
Gift Baskets & Date Boxes | |
French Gift Basket – White Wine The perfect way to spoil the Foodie & White Wine Lovers in your life. This basket is filled with curated goodies from our Cafe Rabelais store.Vouvray Chateau de Montfort, Black Pepper Grinder Cefalu, Smoked Salt Grinder AffumicatoAntica Pasta di Campofilone, 1 oz Mustard Edmond Fallot, 2 Domori Chocolates, Bonne Maman jam, Il Borro Small bottle, Rougie Pork and Duck Pate, Pierre Biscuiterie Cookies Butter Cookies, Edmond Fallot White tarragon Vinegar |
$59.00 |
French Gift Basket – Red Wine The perfect way to spoil the foodie & red wine lovers in your life. This basket is filled with curated goodies from our Cafe Rabelais store. Famille Perrin Cotes du Rhone, Black Pepper Grinder Cefalu, Smoked Salt Grinder Affumicato, Antica Pasta di Campofilone, 1 oz Mustard Edmond Fallot, 2 Domori Chocolates, Bonne Maman jam, Il Borro small bottle, Rougie Pork and Duck Pate, Pierre Biscuiterie Cookies Chocolate Cookies, Giuseppe Giusti Balsamic Vinegar of Modena |
$59.00 |
Grab & Go Date Box- Champagne We make it easy for you to spoil your love. Our Date Box is filled with charcuterie, baguette, cookies, and of course a bottle of Red, White or Champagne. Pick one up to share at your favorite romantic picnic spot, or on the cozy rug in front of the fireplace. |
$85.00 |
Grab & Go Date Box- White Wine We make it easy for you to spoil your love. Our Date Box is filled with charcuterie, baguette, cookies, and of course a bottle of Red, White or Champagne. Pick one up to share at your favorite romantic picnic spot, or on the cozy rug in front of the fireplace. |
$55.00 |
Grab & Go Date Box- Red Wine We make it easy for you to spoil your love. Our Date Box is filled with charcuterie, baguette, cookies, and of course a bottle of Red, White or Champagne. Pick one up to share at your favorite romantic picnic spot, or on the cozy rug in front of the fireplace. |
$55.00 |
Mini Market | |
Felici Mushrooms Black Trumpet | $9.50 |
Felici Mushrooms Forest Blend | $7.50 |
Felici Mushrooms Morels | $22.50 |
Felici Mushrooms Porcini Cepes | $7.50 |
Il Borro Olive Oil All natural olive oil from Ferragamo |
$9.00 |
Beaufor Vinaigre Au Jus de Framboise (Raspberry) | $4.90 |
Emiliani Balsamic Vinegar | $3.50 |
Giuseppe Giusti Balsamic of Modena Red Label Balsamic vinegar |
$14.50 |
Giuseppe Giusti Modena Agrodolce Bianco White balsamic vinegar |
$15.50 |
Edmond Fallot Dijon Mustard (Mini) | $0.90 |
Ferme Nahia Piment D’Espelette Aop | $9.50 |
Dantza Asparagus Jar | $7.25 |
Hearts of Palm Fratelli Felici | $5.50 |
Asparagus Navarra | $19.90 |
Worcestershire Sauce | $4.99 |
Vermont Mapple Syrup | $8.50 |
Chiquilin Azafran Superior Saffron | $7.50 |
Orangina (Glass) | $1.75 |
Domori Hazelnuts with Chocolate Individual portion pack |
$2.90 |
Fika Coffee Brazil Dark Roast 16 Oz | $13.90 |
Bonne Maman Apricot Preserves | $4.90 |
Bonne Maman Blackberry Preserves | $4.90 |
Bonne Maman Fig Preserves | $4.90 |
Bonne Maman Redcurrant Jelly | $4.90 |
Ferrara Torrone Torrone individual portion nougat |
$0.75 |
Pierre Biscuiterie Butter Cookies with Lemon | $3.90 |
Pierre Biscuiterie Butter Cookies with Berries | $3.90 |
Pierre Biscuiterie Butter Cookies with Coconut | $3.90 |
Pierre Biscuiterie Butter Cookies with Chocolate | $4.90 |
Cefalu Black Pepper | $2.80 |
Cefalu Sea Salt | $2.50 |
Italpepe Hawaiian Red Sea Salt | $2.50 |
Le Guerandais Fleur de Sel de Guerande | $6.50 |
Fontaine Jolival Spring Water | $2.50 |
Mondariz Sparkling Water | $2.50 |
Mondariz Water Natural | $2.50 |
Rega Whole Peeled Tomatoes Whole peeled tomato canned. Italy |
$3.75 |
Massoud Freres Extra Virgin Olive Oil | $7.50 |
La Rambla Extra Virgin Olive Oil | $11.00 |
Beaufor Vinaigre de Vin Rouge (Merlot) | $4.90 |
Emiliani Apple Cider Vinegar | $4.50 |
Huilerie Vernoilaise Hazelnut Oil | $11.00 |
Giuseppe Giusti Balsamic Vinegar White Label | $10.50 |
Italpepe Smoked Salt | $2.50 |
De Cecco Pesto | $3.95 |
Beaufor Vinaigre de Vin Rouge (Bordeaux) | $5.50 |
Griottines Cherries | $21.00 |
Martelli Pasta | $5.25 |
Orangina 14.2 Oz | $0.90 |
La Chinata Paprika | $3.50 |
Tabasco Sauce | $1.90 |
Abbe Rous Banyuls Wine Vinegar | $11.90 |
Barral Olives Noires | $4.50 |
Caputo Soft Wheat Flour | $3.25 |
Edmond Fallot Seed Style Mustard | $3.25 |
Ortiz White Tuna in Olive Oil | $13.50 |
Romanzini Helix Snails | $4.90 |
AS Do MAR Sardines | $2.50 |
Rougie Pork & Duck Pate with Foie Gras | $7.25 |
Rougie Duck & Pork Pate with Orange | $4.75 |
Yeast Lievito Caputo Dry yeast |
$3.90 |
Edmond Fallot Moutarde Raifort | $3.25 |
Talatta Anchovies | $4.25 |
Fratelli Felici Capers | $2.25 |
Bon Appetit Tuna Filet in Olive Oil | $8.50 |
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Grab & Go Date Box We make it easy for you to spoil your love. Our date box is filled with Charcuterie, baguette, cookies, and of course a bottle of red, white, or champagne. Pick one up to share at your favorite romantic picnic spot, or on the cozy rug in front of the fireplace |
$55.00 |
Sandwiches | |
Sandwiches | |
Le Marocain Crispy French baguette, roasted merguez sausage, harissa aioli, caramelized onions, arugula, sundried tomatoes |
$13.50 |
Le Supreme Crispy French baguette, grilled chicken breast, caramelized onions, roasted cremini mushrooms, melted swiss cheese |
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Le Provencal Crispy baguette, roasted bell peppers, crumbled goat cheese, arugula, sundried tomatoes |
$11.50 |
Le Steak Au Poivre Thinly sliced roasted, beef cognac green peppercorn mayonnaise, arugula, pommes frites |
$16.00 |
Smoked Salmon Crispy French baguette, thin-sliced smoked salmon, gribiche aioli, hard boiled eggs, red onions, arugula |
$16.00 |
Wine | |
VINS BLANCS AU VERRE | |
JOSEPH DROUHIN MCON-VILLAGE 2018 | $12.50 |
CHERRIER SANCERRE 2018 | $13.50 |
CHTEAU LA ROSE DU PINS ENTRE-DEUX-MERS 2018 | $10.50 |
CHTEAU DE LA RAGOTIRE MUSCADET SVRE ET MAINE 2017 | $12.50 |
VINS ROUGE AU VERRE | |
CHATEAU LA TOUR CORDOUAN MDOC 2015 | $14.00 |
ROUX PRE & FILS BOURGOGNE 2013 | $13.50 |
FAMILLE PERRIN VENTOUX 2018 | $10.50 |
DOMAINE MOURCHON CTES-DU-RHNE 2016 | $15.00 |
VIN ROS AU VERRE | |
LE GRAND PREBOIS ROS 2019 | $13.50 |
CHAMPAGNES AU VERRE | |
NICOLAS FEUILLATTE CHAMPAGNE BRUT ROS Served out of a 187ml bottle |
$19.50 |
LAURENT PERRIER CHAMPAGNE BRUT Served out of a 187ml bottle |
$18.50 |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: caferabelais.comopentable.com
Contact Cafe Rabelais
Address: 2442 Times Blvd, Houston, TX 77005
Phone: (713) 520-8841
Website: https://www.caferabelais.com/
Hours
Wednesday | 11AM–2PM, 6–9PM |
Thursday | 11AM–2PM, 6–10PM |
Friday | 11AM–2:30PM, 6–10PM |
Saturday | 11AM–2:30PM, 6–10PM |
Sunday | Closed |
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | Closed |
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