Located on the Messina Hof Winery estate, The Vintage House offers the finest dining with particular attention to fresh vineyard cuisine. Each and every dish incorporates one of our award-winning wines. Linger over quiet conversation in the romantic Barrel Room or looking out upon our vineyards. Savor a wide variety of scrumptious appetizers, salads and entrees, all designed with wine in mind. Indulge in our decadent desserts, we even offer Bananas Foster flambéed tableside. We are here to serve you! Recognized by Sante Magazine for our high standards of quality in Fine Dining and Wine Hospitality and rated one of the Most Romantic Restaurants in America by Open Table.
Menu
Dinner | |
Available Sides | |
Vegetables | $4.00 |
Mushroom Rice | $4.00 |
Potatoes | $4.00 |
Risotto | $5.00 |
House Specialties | |
Maple Leaf Duck** 10 oz Maple Leaf Duck breast pan-seared and served on a bed of mushroom rice with an blackberry Gastrique. Recommended with Private Reserve Gewürztraminer |
$28.00 |
Herb Basted Chicken** All natural Texas chicken pan-seared and basted with estate-grown herbs served with select estate seasonal vegetables and whipped potatoes drizzled in with Chardonnay jus. Recommended with Private Reserve Chardonnay |
$25.00 |
Chicken Parmesan An Italian favorite! A panko breaded chicken breast topped with melted fresh mozzarella and served with a side of angel hair pasta with Merlot marinara. Recommended with Artist Series Primitivo |
$18.00 |
Pan Seared Salmon** Pan seared salmon finished with a lemony carrot, red onion, and jicama slaw with a touch of Chenin Blanc. Cup of mushroom rice served on the side. Recommended with Private Reserve Pinot Noir |
$24.00 |
Veal Zitrone** A tender piece of breaded veal topped with artichokes, mushrooms, and roasted red bell pepper in a Chardonnay lemon butter sauce. Served with a side of creamy parmesan risotto. Recommended with Private Reserve Cabernet Franc |
$24.00 |
Stuffed Gorgonzola Chicken Panko breaded Texas chicken breast stuffed with baby spinach and Gorgonzola cheese, finished with a creamy Gorgonzola Chardonnay sauce, and served with mushroom rice pilaf and locally grown chefs vegetables. Recommended with Private Reserve Reflections of Love |
$25.00 |
Fish of the Day Daily fresh catch served with vegetable of the day. Preparations of fish will vary. Please ask your server for details. Ask your server for recommended wine pairing |
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Soups & Salads | |
Soup Du Jour Please inquire about today’s specialty. Ask your server for recommended wine pairing |
$5.00 |
Wedge Salad** A wedge of Romaine Lettuce topped with cucumbers, grape tomatoes, gorgonzola cheese crumbles, chopped bacon, and finished with a Blanc du Bois gorgonzola dressing. Recommended with Moscato, Tribute to Innocence |
$7.00 |
Cranberry Salad** Baby field greens tossed together with dried cranberries, candied Texas pecans, Gorgonzola cheese and Messina Hof Chenin Blanc vinaigrette. Recommended with Sparkling Rosé |
$7.00 |
Messina Hof Vintage Salad** Estate-grown romaine mixed with baby field greens along with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, croutons, Parmesan cheese and Messina Hof Garlic Merlot Dressing. Recommended with Artist Series Dry Grenache Rosé |
$7.00 |
Caesar Salad** * Estate-grown romaine tossed in our Messina Hof Chardonnay Caesar dressing, served with a Parmesan tuile, and garnished with herb baked croutons. May contain raw egg. Recommended with Unoaked Chardonnay |
$7.00 |
Legend Tableside Caesar Salad* Whole romaine hearts tossed in a secret family Port-Balsamic dressing with garlic and anchovies prepared tableside. May contain raw egg. Recommended with Private Reserve Viognier |
$20.00 |
Add To any Salad | |
Tempura Fried Calamari | $6.00 |
Grilled Chicken | $6.00 |
Grilled Shrimp | $9.00 |
From the Grill | |
Grilled Petite Filet** 6oz grilled filet of beef topped with blue cheese crumbles and a drizzle of Merlot demi-glace. Served with whipped potatoes and sautéed vegetable of the day. Recommended with Sagrantino Reserva |
$32.00 |
Bone In Ribeye** 16oz bone in ribeye topped with Merlot demi-glace. Served with whipped potatoes and vegetable of the day. Recommended with Paulo Cabernet Sauvignon |
$36.00 |
Taste of Texas** Wild game from Broken Arrow Ranch, quail and filet medallion grilled to perfection. Served with whipped potatoes, locally grown vegetables, and finished with a Merlot demi-glace. Recommended with Paulo Blend |
$42.00 |
Grilled Lamb Chops Three grilled lamb chops topped with Merlot demi-glace, served with whipped potatoes and the vegetable of the day. Recommended with Private Reserve Tempranillo |
$34.00 |
Add To any Steak | |
Mushroom Ragu Portabella, Shiitake, and button mushrooms roasted with estate herbs, blended with Cabernet Sauvignon |
$6.00 |
Pasta & Seafood | |
Chef Signature Pasta** Tossed in fresh penne pasta and topped with shaved Parmesan cheese with your choice of one of our chef’s signature sauces. Recommended with GSM. Signature Sauces: Chardonnay Basil Pesto, Merlot Marinara, Chardonnay Alfredo, Chardonnay Carbonara (add $3) |
$15.00 |
Shrimp Scampi Pan sautéed shrimp in a Chardonnay garlic butter sauce tossed with fettuccine pasta and finished with roasted grape tomatoes and parsley. Recommended with Pinot Grigio |
$24.00 |
Gorgonzola Steak Pasta Grilled Flat Iron steak sliced and served on a mound of fettuccine pasta tossed in a creamy Unoaked Chardonnay gorgonzola cheese sauce garnished with roasted grape tomatoes. Recommended with Private Reserve Merlot |
$20.00 |
Dinner for Two | |
Chateaubriand Includes: Messina Hof House Salad & 16oz center cut beef tenderloin served with Merlot demi-glace, whipped potatoes, sautéed vegetables of the day, and sautéed mushrooms. Flambées for Two: Bananas Foster, Cherries Jubilee, Strawberries Romanoff |
$136.00 |
Amanti del Vino Create the perfect dinner for two by selecting from the options below. Choose Your Appetizer: Mama Rosa’s Meatballs, Messina Hof House Salad, or Tempura Fried Calamari. Choose Two Entrées: Fish of the Day, Veal Zitrone, Chef’s Pasta, Shrimp Scampi or Stuffed Chicken Gorgonzola. Flambées for Two: Bananas Foster, Cherries Jubilee, or Strawberries Romanoff |
$90.00 |
Appetizers | |
Appetizers | |
Panko Crusted Brie Brie wedge dredged in panko bread crumbs, lightly fried to a golden brown. Served with Messina Hof Gewürztraminer Raspberry Chipotle sauce. Recommended with Gewürztraminer, Tribute to Memories |
$10.00 |
Paulo Antipasto Platter Fresh mozzarella and tomato drizzled with balsamic reduction and house spice mix, olives, sliced prosciutto, sliced salami, roasted red pepper hummus infused with Sophia Marie Rosé, and pita bread. Recommended with Sophia Marie Rosé |
$14.00 |
Texas Cheese Plate A beautiful single serve selection of some of Texas’ best cheeses changing monthly with accompanying complimentary sauce, toast rounds and crackers. Recommended with Private Reserve Blanc du Bois |
$16.00 |
Tempura Fried Calamari Tender calamari hand-battered, fried and served with a Merlot marinara. Recommended with Sparkling Rosé |
$12.00 |
Mama Rosa’s Meatballs Three house made Italian sausage and beef meatballs made with Mama Rosa Rosé, topped with Merlot marinara and fresh mozzarella, and served in a skillet. Recommended with Artist Series Sangiovese |
$12.00 |
Sautéed Shrimp Starter An individual size appetizer of 4 Gulf Coast shrimp sautéed in garlic butter and Unoaked Chardonnay served with baguette style toast. Recommended with Sauvignon Blanc |
$14.00 |
Margherita Pizza Roasted garlic puree infused with Mama Rosa Rosé, roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil chiffonade baked on a flatbread crust. Recommended with Private Reserve Pinot Noir |
$9.00 |
Pizza du Jour Individual flatbread crust pizza crafted from the Vintage House Chef. Ask your server for details. Ask your server for recommended wine pairing |
$9.00 |
Lunch/Brunch | |
Brunch | |
Garden Frittata Spinach, cherry tomatoes and goat cheese topped with a spinach salad tossed with a Blanc du Bois lemon vinaigrette. Served with your choice of fruit or seasoned skillet fries |
$13.00 |
Eggs Benedict House made buttermilk biscuits topped with crispy pancetta, spinach, two poached eggs, and drizzled with a Port hollandaise. Served with your choice of fruit or seasoned skillet fries |
$13.00 |
Messina Hof Vegetable Omelet Fresh vegetables folded into an omelet topped with cheddar cheese. Served with fresh fruit and seasoned skillet fries |
$13.00 |
Hash Piastra Hand-cut skillet fries sautéed with onions and bell peppers, mixed with smoked brisket topped with arugula salad dressed with a Blanc du Bois lemon vinaigrette and egg served sunny side up |
$14.00 |
Breakfast Piastra Two eggs cooked to your preference with pancetta or bacon. Served with fresh fruit or skillet fries |
$10.00 |
Tableside French Toast Cinnamon raisin bread topped with a mascarpone cream and Angel, Late Harvest Riesling. Served with a flambé of banana and side of fruit |
$16.00 |
Buttermilk Waffle with Berries & Cream A Belgian style waffle with fresh seasonal port-infused berries topped with a Chantilly Cream and served in a skillet |
$10.00 |
Chicken & Waffle A breaded and fried chicken breast served atop a Belgian style waffle finished with a brown sugar butter and served in a skillet |
$14.00 |
Brunch Sides | |
Two Bacon Strips | $1.50 |
Pancetta | $1.50 |
Biscuit | $1.00 |
One Egg | $2.00 |
Mimosa | |
Mimosa Add a single mimosa or carafe to your meal |
$7.00 |
Soups & Salads | |
Soup Du Jour Please inquire about today’s specialty. Ask your server for recommended wine pairing |
$5.00 |
Wedge Salad** A wedge of Romaine Lettuce topped with cucumbers, grape tomatoes, gorgonzola cheese crumbles, chopped bacon, and finished with a Blanc du Bois gorgonzola dressing. Recommended with Moscato, Tribute to Innocence |
$7.00 |
Cranberry Salad** Baby field greens tossed together with dried cranberries, candied Texas pecans, Gorgonzola cheese and Messina Hof Chenin Blanc vinaigrette. Recommended with Sparkling Rosé |
$7.00 |
Messina Hof Vintage Salad** Estate-grown romaine mixed with baby field greens along with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, croutons, Parmesan cheese and Messina Hof Garlic Merlot Dressing. Recommended with Artist Series Dry Grenache Rosé |
$7.00 |
Caesar Salad** Estate-grown romaine tossed in our Messina Hof Chardonnay Caesar dressing, served with a Parmesan tuile, and garnished with herb baked croutons. May contain raw egg*. Recommended with Unoaked Chardonnay |
$7.00 |
Legend Tableside Caesar Salad Whole romaine hearts tossed in a secret family Port-Balsamic dressing with garlic and anchovies prepared tableside. May contain raw egg*. Recommended with Private Reserve Viognier |
$20.00 |
Sandwiches | |
Warm Smoked Turkey Club Smoked turkey, smoked bacon, sliced tomatoes, lettuce, swiss cheese and mayonnaise between two toasted slices of dark Bavarian rye bread. Recommended with Moscato, Tribute to Innocence |
$13.00 |
Great American Burger Fresh ground 8oz Angus beef patty grilled and served on a brioche bun dressed with lettuce, tomatoes, swiss cheese and mayonnaise. Recommended with Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon |
$14.00 |
Vermonster Smoked turkey, smoked Gouda, sliced Granny Smith apples, smoked bacon and mayonnaise served on toasted Ciabatta bread. Recommended with Private Reserve Chardonnay |
$13.00 |
Chicken Caesar Wrap Grilled sliced chicken breast, estate-grown romaine lettuce and Parmesan cheese tossed with Messina Hof Chardonnay Caesar dressing and wrapped in a spinach flour tortilla. Recommended with Private Reserve Sémillon |
$12.00 |
Black Forest Reuben Corned beef, melted swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Sophia Marie Rosé remoulade on marble rye. Recommended with Father & Son Riesling, Tribute to Heritage |
$13.00 |
Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap Crispy breaded chicken tenders, romaine lettuce, bacon, and a ranch style Rosé spread wrapped in a honey wheat tortilla. Recommended with GSM |
$12.00 |
Pasta & Seafood | |
Chef Signature Pasta** Tossed in fresh penne pasta and topped with shaved Parmesan cheese with your choice of one of our chef’s signature sauces. Recommended with GSM. Signature Sauces: Chardonnay Basil Pesto, Merlot Marinara, Chardonnay Alfredo, Chardonnay Carbonara ($3) |
$15.00 |
Gorgonzola Steak Pasta Grilled Flat Iron steak sliced and served on a mound of fettuccine pasta tossed in a creamy Unoaked Chardonnay gorgonzola cheese sauce garnished with roasted grape tomatoes. Recommended with Private Reserve Merlot |
$20.00 |
Shrimp Scampi Pan sautéed shrimp in a Chardonnay garlic butter sauce tossed with fettuccine pasta and finished with roasted grape tomatoes and parsley. Recommended with Pinot Grigio |
$24.00 |
Fish of the Day Daily fresh catch served with vegetable of the day. Preparations of fish will vary. Please ask your server for details. Ask your server for recommended wine pairing |
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Entrées | |
Grilled Petite Filet** 6oz grilled filet of beef topped with bleu cheese crumbles and a drizzle of Merlot demi-glace. Served with whipped potatoes and sautéed vegetable of the day. Recommended with Sagrantino Reserva |
$32.00 |
Bone In Ribeye** 16oz bone in ribeye topped with Merlot demi-glace. Served with whipped potatoes and vegetable of the day. Recommended with Paulo Cabernet Sauvignon |
$36.00 |
Chicken Parmesan An Italian favorite! A panko breaded chicken breast topped with melted fresh mozzarella and served with a side of angel hair pasta with Merlot marinara. Recommended with Artist Series Primitivo |
$18.00 |
Stuffed Gorgonzola Chicken Panko breaded Texas chicken breast stuffed with baby spinach and Gorgonzola cheese, finished with a creamy Gorgonzola Chardonnay sauce, and served with mushroom rice pilaf and locally grown chefs vegetables. Recommended with Private Reserve Reflections of Love |
$25.00 |
Maple Leaf Duck** 10oz Maple Leaf Duck breast pan-seared and served on a bed of mushroom rice with an blackberry Gastrique. Recommended with Private Reserve Gewürztraminer |
$28.00 |
Dessert | |
Main | |
Tableside Flambée Enjoy the only tableside flambéed desserts in the Brazos Valley! Each flavor features one of our dessert wines and the flaming finale is sure to impress. Choose Your Flambée: Bananas Foster, Cherries Jubilee, Strawberries Romanoff |
$15.00 |
Port Fudge Sundae A scoop of decadent vanilla ice cream served in a glass that has been lathered with a port fudge sauce. Garnished with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and drizzled with Messina Hof Barrel Reserve port |
$7.00 |
New York Cheesecake Our version of a classic New York Style cheesecake with a graham cracker crust |
$8.00 |
Crème Brûleé A rich white chocolate custard base topped with a layer of carmalized sugar |
$10.00 |
Seasonal Desserts Available Ask your server for selections |
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Dessert Wine Flights | |
Dessert Flight Paulo Port, Angel Riesling, Late Harvest, Solera Sherry |
$12.00 |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: opentable.com
Contact The Vintage House Restaurant
Address: 4545 Old Reliance Rd, Bryan, TX 77808
Phone: (979) 599-7339
Website: https://www.messinahof.com/bryan/?utm_source=local&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb
Hours
Wednesday | Closed |
Thursday | 4–8PM |
Friday | 4–8PM |
Saturday | 11AM–8PM |
Sunday | 11AM–3PM |
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | Closed |