Reservation Policies & Terms of Use

Bistro Menil provides full-service dining. In order to provide the best possible experience and attend to all of our valued guests, we highly encourage reservations. We ask that all parties be present for seating. We are more than happy to hold reservations for up to 15 additional minutes.

In order to foster a communal dining environment, we kindly ask that use of personal electronic devices be limited in our dining areas.

Check Policy

We will gladly split checks evenly among as many guests as desired; however, in order to provide efficient service, we do not offer itemized checks.

Valentine’s Menu

Friday 2/12/2021 - Sunday 2/14/2021 | Available Lunch & Dinner

110 per person with wines | $89 per person without wines
+ sales tax + gratuity

All menu items are Gluten-Free


Amuse Bouche
Monzio Compagnoni, Franciacorta Brut Rosé Millesimato
Lombardy, Italy (2012)

First Course

Wild Mushroom and White Truffle Bisque)
with porcini and beech mushroom crepe

Sous-Vide Salmon
with Avocado, Grapefruit, Orange and Citrus Vinaigrette

Pâté de Champagne (country style pork pâté)
with Cranberry Mostarda

Domaine des Malandes (2019)
Chablis, France

Second Course

Roasted Sea Bass on Zucchini Latke
with Lemon Butter and Caviar

Sous-Vide Pheasant Breast
with Orange Pan Juices and Butternut Squash Puree

Sous-Vide Osso Bucco
with creamy parmesan polenta

Guidobono, Barolo Le Coste di Monforte (2018)
Piedmont, Italy

Third Course

COEUR À LA CRÈME
on a chocolate crisp with raspberry sauce

Tiramisu Mille Crepe Cake
with Whipped Creme Fraiche

Warm Chocolate Fondant
with Vanilla Gelato

Borgo Maragliano, Piemonte Brachetto (2019)
Piedmont, Italy


To-Go Specials

These special offers are not available for in-house dining.


Pizza Special $25
Any Pizza + Caesar for 2 + a bottle of Il Gufino Pinot Grigio, IT 2018 or Treré Romagna Sangiovese Lôna Bôna, IT 2019

Any 2 Entreés $55
Any two entreés and choice of 2 sides (Mashed cauliflower potatoes, bistro fries, house salad or zucchini salad with pancetta) + a bottle of Mt Eden Chardonnay, CA 2017 or Guidobono, Nebbiolo Langhe, IT 2018

Sous-Vide Osso Bucco Dinner for Two $85
This delicious meal includes our fork tender 12 hour Osso Buco, rich tomato sauce, creamy Reggiano Parmesan Polenta and a Bottle of 2018 Nebbiolo

brunch to-go specials

Brunch Available Saturday & Sunday 11:00am - 2:00pm

Choose 2 Brunch Entrees

Brunch Galette
scrambled duck eggs, wild mushrooms, bacon, Gruyère cheese, roasted tomatoes, and arugula

Whole Grain Avocado Toast
featuring egg whites, house-cured salmon and dairy-free basil pesto

Pancetta and Egg on Toasted Brioche Buns
two over-easy eggs on Italian bacon with beurre blanc

Caprese Omelet
filled with roasted tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil and pesto garnish (GF)

Eggs Lyonnaise
toasted brioche, Gruyère cheese, jamón Serrano, frisée, two over-easy eggs and lyonnaise sauce

Belgian Waffle
a classic Belgian waffle with sugar pearls prepared one of two ways:
Fruit Forward - featuring a mixed-berry compote, fresh berries, blackberry sauce, maple syrup, and butter
Savory - crowned with buttermilk-fried chicken breast, maple syrup, and butter

-- Brunch choices above are served with your choice of side salad or home fries and come with mimosas for 2 (fresh OJ and a bottle of Blanc 'd Blanc) $39 --

The Southern Belle $39
Includes: two Linge Belgian Waffles (with sugar pearls) each topped with a fried chicken breast and includes maple syrup and butter (all Gluten Free) & Mimosas for 2 (fresh OJ and a bottle of Blanc 'd Blanc)


Brunch Menu

Brunch served Saturday, and Sunday 11am – 2pm
GF- gluten free, V- vegetarian


brunch entries

Brunch Galette
scrambled duck eggs, wild mushrooms, bacon, Gruyère cheese, roasted tomatoes, and arugula 19

Whole Grain Avocado Toast
featuring egg whites, house-cured salmon and dairy-free basil pesto 20

Pancetta and Egg on Toasted Brioche Buns
two over-easy eggs on Italian bacon with beurre blanc 15

Caprese Omelet
filled with roasted tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil and pesto garnish (GF) 14

Eggs Lyonnaise
toasted brioche, Gruyère cheese, jamón Serrano, frisée, two over-easy eggs and lyonnaise sauce 16

Brunch choices listed above are served with your choice of side salad or home fries.

Bistro Scottish Smoked Salmon Plate
smoked salmon, crab-deviled eggs, pickled beet and onion, caper berries, savory mascarpone, served with focaccia bread 26

Linge Belgian Waffle
a classic Belgian waffle with sugar pearls prepared one of two ways:
Fruit Forward - featuring a mixed-berry compote, fresh berries, blackberry sauce, maple syrup, and butter 14
Savory - crowned with buttermilk-fried chicken breast, maple syrup, and butter 19

Image of Bistro Menil's Savory and Fruit Forward Waffles

brunch cocktails

1/4, 1/2 or Full Carafe

Blood Orange Mimosa
made with blood orange juice and French Blanc de Blancs 10/18/34

Mimosa
orange juice and French Blanc de Blancs 9/16/30

White Sangria Sparkler
French Blanc de Blancs and marinated fruit 11/20/38

Italian Red Sangria
Puianello, Reggiano Lambrusco Amabile Rosso, Dolin Blanc, and orange slice 9/16/30


Brunch Beverages by the Glass

Irish Coffee
espresso with Chôcô Noir 8

Adult Mocha
espresso with Irish country cream 8

Bistro Mojito
mint, lime, simple syrup and sake 9

Bellini
French Blanc de Blancs with peach puree served in a coupe 9

The Ladybug Cocktail
French Blanc de Blancs with pomegranate juice 9

Coconut Republic
Coconut sake, ginger beer and mint 9

Bloody Mary
our spicy Bistro Bloody Mary 9

Negroni Sbagliato
Cappelletti, Vermouth di Torino, Champagne and orange slice 9

Limoncello Kiss
infused with sake, lemon syrup and Prosecco 9

Chambery Spritzer
Dolin Blanc, raspberry, lemon zest and citrus soda 9

Guzzi Spritz
Capelletti, Dolin Blanc, Prosecco, Topo Chico, and orange garnish 9

Image of Bistro Menil's Savory and Fruit Forward Waffles

Lunch and Brunch Reservations

Reservations made for parties of up to eight guests will be honored in our larger (Vue) dining room. Seating for parties of four guests or fewer in our smaller (Prive) room is subject to availability. Again, we ask that all party members be present for seating. Brunch is available Saturday and Sunday only.

Reservations for parties of up to 8 guests (adults and children) can be made online or by calling Bistro Menil at 713-904-3537.

Lunch Menu

Lunch service is provided Wednesday – Sunday, 11am – 2pm.
GF- gluten free, V- vegetarian


starters

Goat Cheese Provençal
marinated with shallots, garlic, EVOO, herbs, lemon peel, black pepper, and served with hand-made focaccia bread 15

Calamari
crisp calamari topped with grated Parmesan cheese (GF) 9

Eggplant Fries
our signature starter with anchovy aioli and spicy brava sauce (GF) 9

Truffle Potatoes
crisp, thick-cut potatoes with black-truffle cheese and white-truffle oil (GF) 12

Patatas Bravas
Barcelona-style crisp potatoes with creamy brava sauce and duck egg (GF) 12

Cold Roasted Beet Salad
with toasted walnuts, chives, and red-wine vinaigrette (GF, V) 8
(add crumbled goat cheese +5)

Porcini Roasted Cauliflower 
with romesco and parsley gastrique (V) 14


featured salads

Jumbo Lump Crab
with avocado, shredded carrots, beets, Bibb lettuce, and apricot dressing (GF) 25

Duck Salad
crisp duck confit, sliced pears, mixed greens, pomegranate seeds, spiced pecans, and red-wine vinaigrette (GF) 20


bistro salads

Add to your bistro salad: chicken +6, salmon +7, crab cake +15

Veggie Bowl
quinoa, roasted beets, avocado, chickpeas, walnuts, roasted vegetables, EVOO and lemon vinaigrette (GF) 14

Bistro Caesar
featuring classic Caesar dressing* and topped with white anchovies and house-made croûtons 10

Arugula Salad
with roasted mushrooms, Piave cheese, and lemon and EVOO dressing (GF) 11


hamburgers

Choice of 1/2 lb. beef or turkey patty
- burgers served with bistro home fries, Brava sauce, and cornichons -

Manchego Cheese and Jamón Serrano Burger
classic Spanish cheese and ham highlight this tasty burger 16

Porcini-Rub Burger
mushroom-rubbed burger with bacon, truffle cheese, and caramelized onions 16

Goat Cheese Burger
a tangy favorite topped with lemon avocado salad 16

Roasted Beech Mushroom Burger
with Gruyère cheese, arugula, and Dijonnaise 16

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pizza

Bianca
white sauce, Gruyère cheese, chives, with crisp pancetta 18

Gluten Free Cauliflower crust available +5

Amalfi
soft Italian cheese, arugula, pear, and white-truffle oil 14

La Spezia
fresh pesto, fresh mozzarella, and tomato 13

San Marino
Italian sausage, mushrooms, tomato sauce, and mozzarella 15

Umbria
wild mushrooms, Italian truffle cheese, and white-truffle oil 15

Granada
brava sauce, Manchego cheese, and Jamón Serrano (Spanish ham) 16


entrées

all main entrées served with choice of two entrée side dishes (all gluten-free):
cold zucchini with Parmesan and pancetta / house salad / mashed cauliflower/potatoes / bistro fries (thick-cut, home style, fried potatoes)

OR

one of the following special sides at an additional charge:
seared brussels sprouts with pancetta +3 / layered ratatouille +4
asparagus and goat cheese crepes +6 / potatoes au gratin (with Italian béchamel and Gruyère) +6

Roasted Salmon
Roasted Atlantic salmon ( farm-raised) with horseradish-dill sauce (GF) 26

Seared Lemon-Thyme Chicken
All-natural, cage-free, sous-vide chicken, served with pan reduction (GF) 26

Crab Cakes
our signature entrée served with caper mayonnaise (GF) 28

Chicken and Artichoke Crêpes
Roasted chicken with artichokes, fresh mozzarella, and lemon beurre blanc sauce (GF) 16

Crisp Duck Confit
Tender duck with crisp skin, featuring pink peppercorn butter (GF) 27

12-Hour Beef Short Rib
Topped with port wine and shallot reduction (GF) 29

Crab and Mushroom Crêpes
A French classic topped with lemon beurre blanc sauce (GF) 19


Lunch and Brunch Reservations

Reservations made for parties of up to eight guests will be honored in our larger (Vue) dining room. Seating for parties of four guests or fewer in our smaller (Prive) room is subject to availability. Again, we ask that all party members be present for seating. Brunch is available Saturday and Sunday only.

Reservations for parties of up to 8 guests (adults and children) can be made online or by calling Bistro Menil at 713-904-3537.

Afternoon Tea Service

Bistro Menil Tea ServiceLooking for a great way to spend time with friends conversing over a soothing cup of tea and light bites? If it all starts off with a bit of champagne, even better.

With a fine selection of elegant finger food, sweet indulgences and your choice of several outstanding teas, Bistro Menil features a modern and relaxed spin on afternoon tea service, the perfect idea for intimate gatherings of friends.

Tea service is offered Wednesday to Sunday, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Tea service is $65 per person (includes sales tax & gratuity) with a two-person minimum. A credit card is required to secure all tea party reservations. Afternoon tea is offered as a set offer for two individuals. Additional split of offer not available. Adding additional components to the menu will incur additional cost.

A final guest count is required 24 hours prior to service. Please provide any necessary menu requirements (food allergies and dietary requests) via email 24 hours prior to service.

By making a reservation for tea service you agree to the terms of service that are detailed here in addition to what is found at bistromenil.com. Please contact Chris at 713-904-3537 or chris@bistromenil.com for reservations. Reservations will be confirmed via phone. Modification of set menus will incur additional costs


Afternoon Tea Menu

Our afternoon tea service begins with a coupe of champagne (or Italian soda) followed by selections of savory and sweet bites, capped off with a soothing cup of tea as you and your companions overlook the surrounding green space and Menil Museum campus. Whether celebrating the impending arrival of a bundle of joy with your group of friends or reconnecting with that one special person, afternoon tea is the ideal gathering event.

Bistro Menil Tea Tray

to celebrate

NV Ayala Brut Champagne
or
Raspberry or Lemon Italian Soda


starter

Demitasse cup of Soup Du Jour


sandwiches & canapés

Smoked Salmon Finger Sandwiches
smoked Scottish salmon, cucumbers, and mascarpone on brioche bread

Mini BLT's
bacon, arugula, & tomato mayonnaise, on house-made bun

Crab Cake Bites
with cornichon caper sauce

Duck Rillette Finger Sandwiches
savory duck pâté with mango chutney on warm walnut bread


assorted sweets

Chocolate Mousse
with double chocolate crisp

Lemon Tart
classic lemon curd with Italian meringue

Vanilla Crème Brûlée
decadently creamy classic with crisp sugar shell


Terms & Reservations

Tea service is offered Wednesday to Sunday, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Tea service is $65 per person (includes sales tax & gratuity) with a two-person minimum. A credit card is required to secure all tea party reservations. Afternoon tea is offered as a set offer for two individuals. Additional split of offer not available. Adding additional components to the menu will incur additional cost.

A final guest count is required 24 hours prior to service. Please provide any necessary menu requirements (food allergies and dietary requests) via email 24 hours prior to service.

By making a reservation for tea service you agree to the terms of service that are detailed here in addition to what is found at bistromenil.com. Please contact Chris at 713-904-3537 or chris@bistromenil.com for reservations. Reservations will be confirmed via phone.

Dinner

Dinner served Wednesday - Sunday, 5pm - 9pm
GF- gluten free, V- vegetarian


starters

Goat Cheese Provençal
marinated with shallots, garlic, EVOO, herbs, lemon peel, black pepper, and served with hand-made focaccia bread 15

Calamari
crisp calamari topped with grated Parmesan cheese (GF) 9

Eggplant Fries
our signature starter with anchovy aioli and spicy brava sauce (GF) 9

Truffle Potatoes
crisp, thick-cut potatoes with black-truffle cheese and white-truffle oil (GF) 12

Patatas Bravas
Barcelona-style crisp potatoes with creamy brava sauce with duck egg (GF) 12

Octopus
char-grilled with smoked paprika, lime, and olive-oil drizzle (GF) 16

Cold Roasted Beets
with toasted walnuts, chives, and red-wine vinaigrette (GF, V) 8
(add crumbled goat cheese 5)

Porcini Roasted Cauliflower
with romesco and parsley gastrique (GF) 14


featured salads

Jumbo Lump Crab
with avocado, shredded carrots, beets, Bibb lettuce, and apricot dressing (GF) 25

Duck Salad
crisp duck confit, sliced pears, mixed greens, pomegranate seeds, spiced pecans, and red-wine vinaigrette (GF) 20


salads

Bistro Caesar
featuring classic Caesar dressing and topped with white anchovies and house-made croûton 10

Arugula Salad
with roasted beech mushrooms, Piave cheese, and lemon and EVOO dressing (GF) 11


pizza

Gluten Free Cauliflower crust available +5

Bianca
white sauce, Gruyère cheese, chives, with crisp pancetta 18

Amalfi
soft Italian cheese, arugula, pear, and white-truffle oil 14

La Spezia
fresh pesto, fresh mozzarella, and tomatoes 13

San Marino
Italian sausage, mushrooms, tomato sauce, and mozzarella 15

Umbria
wild mushrooms, Italian truffle cheese, and white-truffle oil 15

Granada
brava sauce, Manchego cheese, and Jamón Serrano (Spanish ham) 16


entrées

all main entrées served with choice of two entrée side dishes (all gluten-free):
cold zucchini with Parmesan and pancetta / house salad / mashed cauliflower/potatoes / bistro fries (thick-cut, home style, fried potatoes)

OR

one of the following special sides at an additional charge:
seared brussels sprouts with pancetta +3 / layered ratatouille +4
asparagus and goat cheese crepes +6 / potatoes au gratin (with Italian béchamel and Gruyère) +6

Roasted Salmon
Roasted Atlantic salmon ( farm-raised) with horseradish-dill sauce (GF) 26

Seared Lemon-Thyme Chicken
All-natural, cage-free, sous vide chicken, served with pan reduction (GF) 26

Crab Cakes
our signature entrée served with caper mayonnaise 28

Crisp Duck Confit
Tender duck with crisp skin, featuring pink peppercorn butter (GF) 27

12-Hour Beef Short Rib
Topped with port wine and shallot reduction (GF) 29


Dessert

Dessert served Wednesday – Sunday 10 am - closing
GF- gluten free, V- vegetarian


Lemon Tart
classic lemon curd with Italian meringue in house-made pastry shell (GF preparation available) 11

Buttermilk Blackberry Cake
financiers-inspired cake with blackberries and whipped cream (GF) 9

Tuscan Lemon-Almond Torte
our version of the classic Italian torte featuring our house-made lemon curd (GF) 12

Basque Cheesecake
a unique combination of sweet cheeses complimented with mixed-berry purée and whipped cream (GF) 13

Caramelized Banana and Nutella Crêpe
house-made crêpes filled with brûléed bananas and Nutella (GF) 9

Bistro Menil Brownie with vanilla bean gelato Bistro Menil's Italian Lemon almond torte

Notice

In order to provide the best possible experience and attend to all of our valued guests, we highly encourage reservations. We ask that all parties be present for seating. We are more than happy to hold reservations for up to 15 additional minutes.

Guests are asked to notify their server of any food allergies or dietary restrictions when ordering so that the proper modifications, substitutions or clarification of menu choices can be made.

Dinner Reservations

To provide the highest level of service, parties of 9-12 guests will require a credit card to secure the reservation and a 20% gratuity is required after taxes. We do not offer itemized checks. Please make your reservation online or by calling Bistro Menil at 713-904-3537. Requests for specific seating areas are subject to availability.

Terms of Use Agreement

By requesting seating in-person or making a reservation electronically, you are accepting the terms and conditions provided by Bistro Menil.

Wine Corkage Fees

Three bottle limit per table/group. $15 for the first bottle, $25 for the second bottle and $35 for the third bottle. In order to comply with our state-issued beverage permit, all alcohol service has to be completed by 10:00 pm. Customer assumes all responsibility for their (brought-in) wine including notifying consumers of contents.

To-Go Menu Specials

Items offered on the To-Go Specials menu are not available for in-house dining.