Bistro Menil Menu - Houston, TX

European-accented American food & drinks in a minimalist space on the Menil Collection campus. Based on 711 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout

Bistro Menil 77006

Address:
1513 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77006

Phone: (713) 904-3537

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Hours

Wednesday	11 AM–9 PM
Thursday	11 AM–9 PM
Friday	11 AM–9 PM
Saturday	11 AM–9 PM
Sunday	11 AM–9 PM
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed

Afternoon Tea
NV Pascal Walczak (Blanc De Noris) Champagne
Raspberry Or Lemon Italian Soda
Demitasse Cup Of Soup Du Jour
Smoked Scottish Salmon Finger Sandwiches with cucumbers and mascarpone on brioche bread
Mini BLT’s bacon, arugula & tomato mayonnaise on house-made bun
Crab Cake Bites with cornichon-caper sauce
Crab And Acovado Egg Salad Canape On toasted walnut bread (GF)
Raspberry Friands A delicious twist on madeleines
Lemon Tart Classic lemon curd with Italian meringue
Vanilla Creme Brulee Decadently creamy classic with crisp sugar shell
Brunch
Brunch Galette Scrambled eggs, wild mushrooms, bacon, Gruyère cheese, roasted tomatoes, and arugula	$23.00
Whole Grain Avocado Toast Featuring egg whites, Scottish smoked salmon, and dairy-free basil pesto (GF,V)	$24.00
Pancetta And Egg On Toasted Brioche Bun Two eggs over easy on Italian bacon with beurre blanc	$18.00
Caprese Omelet Filled with roasted grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil (GF,V)	$18.00
Eggs Lyonnaise Toasted brioche, Gruyère cheese, Jamón serrano, frisée, two eggs over easy, and Lyonnaise sauce (GF)	$21.00
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)	$20.00
Belgian Waffle Fruit Forward A classic Belgian waffle with sugar pearls,featuring mixed berry compote, fresh berries, blackberry sauce, maple syrup, and butter (GF,V)	$19.00
Belgian Waffle Savory A classic Belgian waffle with sugar pearls, with browned with buttermilk-fried chicken breast, maple syrup, and butter (GF)	$24.00
Borgo Maragliano, Francesco Galliano, 2017 Piedmont, Italy — Blanc de Blancs	$17.00
La Farra, Prosecco Di Valdobbiadene Superiore, 2021 Veneto, Italy	$15.00
Pascal Walczak Blanc De Noirs (100% Pinor Noir), NV Champagne, France	$22.00
Patrice Colin Perles Grises Rosé, NV Loire Valley, France	$18.00
Beverages
Château Bellini En Provence Rosé 2022 Provence, France
Jaclynn Renée Sonoma Rosé 2022 Russian River Valley, California
Ottella Rosesroses 2022 Veneto, Italy
Les Vignobles Gueissard, Bandol Cuvée G Rosé 2022 Provence, France
Domaine Vetriccie, Ile De Beauté Rosé 2022 Corsica, France
Puiten, Schreckbichl Colterenzio, Pinot Grigio 2021 Südtirol-Alto Adige, Italy
Vignoble Du Rêveur, Alsace Blanc Pierre Sauvages 2020 Pinot Blanc. Pinot Gris, and Pinot Noir. Alsace. France
Domaine Franck Millet Sancerre Blanc, Savignon Blanc 2022 Loire Valley, France
Ottella Le Crete Lugana, Sauvignon Blanc 2021 Peschiera del Garda. Italy
Domaine Des Malandes Chablis, Chardonnay 2019 Burgundy, France
Jaclynn Renée Wines, Chardonnay Sangiacomo, 2019 Petaluma Gap, California
Lucas And Lewellen, Pinot Noir, 2020 Santa Barbara Co., California
Château Grand Billard, 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot Bordeaux. France
Viña La Ronciere, Licantén Malbe 2021 Curicó Valley, Chile
Corte Alla Flora, Rosso Di Montepulciano, 2020 Tuscany. Italy
Domaine Roger Perrin, Cuvée Vieilles Vignes, 2020 Grenache and Syrah Rhöne Valley, France
Agrícola Labastida, Rioja Crianza 2019 Tempranillo Rioja, Spain
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
BLOOD ORANGE MIMOSA blood orange juice and Spanish Brut Cava
Mimosa orange juice and Spanish Brut Cava
WHITE SANGRIA SPARKLER Spanish Brut Cava and marinated fruit
Italian Red Sangria Puianello, Reggiano Lambrusco AmabileRosso, Dolin Blanc, and orange slice
Adult Mocha coffee with Chocolate Shop Crème de Cacao	$9.00
Irish Coffee coffee with Irish country cream	$9.00
Bellini French sparkling wine with peach purée, served in a coupe	$10.00
The Ladybug Cocktail sparkling wine with pomegranate juice	$10.00
Coconut Republic TYKU coconut sake, ginger beer and mint	$10.00
Negroni Sbagliato Cappelletti, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino, Champagne and orange peel	$10.00
Limoncello Kiss infused sake, lemon syrup and Prosecco	$10.00
La Familia Cardamaro, Dolce Sogno d’Asti DOCG Moscato and lemon zest	$10.00
Chambéry Spritzer Dolin Blanc, raspberry, lemon zest and citrus soda	$10.00
Guzzi Spritz Cappelletti, Dolin Blanc, Topo-Chico, and orange garnish	$10.00
Joseph Ventosa Cava Brut Nature, NV Catalunya, ES A dry, crisp, and fresh sparkling wine perfect to celebrate even an ordinary day
Rego Do Sol, Rías Baixas Albarino, 2020 Galicia, ES Tart citrus notes with hints of orchard fruit convey the best of this coastal wine
Gotham Project Sauvignon Blanc, 2020 California, US Notes of ripe grapefruit and guava flavors mark this crisp wine.
Vina Galana, Verdejo, 2021 Castilla-La Mancha, ES With notes of Meyer lemon, grapefruit, and citrus blossom, this crisp and aromatic wine is a refreshing treat.
Vina Galana, Syrah Rosado, 2021 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.
Bodegas Tempore, Independent ‘Tempranillo, 2020 Aragón, ES Flavors of strawberries and blackberries crown the regal crimson purple-maroon hue of this wine with an excellent balance of tannins and acidity.
Ryder Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon, 20 19 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.
Bodini Malbec, 2019 Mendoza, Ar Fruit and spice balance notes of fresh plums and blackberries in this Argentinian gem.
Bodegas Tempore, Generación 73 Granacha, 2020 Aragón, ES A classic Spanish Granacha with a fine minerality framed by notes of blackberry. vanilla, sweet carmel, and a floral violet nose.
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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
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
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
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
Green Tea
Pure Peppermint
Earl Grey
Italian Almond
Chamomile Supreme Ceylon
Rose With French Vanilla
Ceylon Cinnamon
Brilliant Breakfast
Lunch
Andalusian Gazpacho a cool yet spicy classic featuring the addition of savory tomato-basil sorbet and croûtons (GF)	$15.00
Goat Cheese Provençal marinated with shallots, garlic, EVOO, herbs, lemon peel, black pepper, and served with hand-made focaccia bread	$17.00
Eggplant Fries our signature starter with anchovy aioli and spicy brava sauce (GF)	$12.00
Calamari crisp calamari topped with grated Parmesan cheese (GF)	$12.00
Papas Aliñadas the Spanish classic potato salad with sous-vide tuna and saffron aioli (GF)	$16.00
Shaved Brussels Sprouts with pine nuts, EVOO, watermelon radish, and pecorino cheese (GF)	$16.00
Cheese Selection (Rotating) Houston Dairy Maids cheeses (3) with toasted fig and walnut bread, cornichons, candied pecans, sliced pear, and cranberry mostarda (GE, V)	$21.00
Insalata Di Mare our version of the classic Italian seafood cocktail with shrimp, clamari, jumbo lump crab, crab claws, and octopus, served with crostini (GF)	$27.00
Porcini Roasted Cauliflower with romesco and parsley gastrique (V)	$16.00
Jumbo Lump Crab with avocado, shredded carrots, beets, Bibb lettuce, and apricot dressing (GF)	$30.00
Duck Salad crisp duck confit, sliced pears, mixed greens, pomegranate seeds, spiced pecans, and red-wine vinaigrette (GF)	$27.00
Salmon Salad sous-vide, farm-raised salmon (medium-rare), with avocado, grapefruit and orange segments, and dressed with citrus vinaigrette (GF)	$26.00
Watermelon And Cucumber Salad with feta cheese, pickled shallot, and mint vinaigrette (GE V)	$18.00
Veggie Bowl quinoa, roasted beets, avocado, chickpeas, walnuts, roasted vegetables, EVOO and lemon vinaigrette (GF)	$16.00
Bistro Caesar classic Caesar salad with romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing* white anchovies, croûtons, and crab deviled eggs with caviar (GF)	$21.00
Arugula Salad with roasted mushrooms, Piave cheese, and lemon and EVOO dressing (GF)	$16.00
Manchego Cheese And Jamón Serrano Burger classic Spanish cheese and ham highlight this tasty burger	$18.00
Porcini-Rub Burger mushroom-rubbed burger with bacon, truffle cheese, and caramelized onions	$18.00
Chèvre Burger a tangy favorite topped with lemon avocado salad	$18.00
The Classic with cheddar cheese, Bibb lettuce, tomato, and Dijonnaise	$18.00
Bianca white sauce, Gruyère cheese, chives, with crisp pancetta	$23.00
Amalfi soft Italian cheese, arugula, pear, and white-truffle oil	$18.00
La Spezia fresh pesto, fresh mozzarella, and tomato	$17.00
San Marino Italian sausage, mushrooms, tomato sauce, and mozzarella	$19.00
Umbria wild mushrooms, Italian truffle cheese, and white-truffle oil	$19.00
Granada brava sauce, Manchego cheese, and Jamón Serrano (Spanish ham)	$22.00
Crab Cakes our signature entrée served with caper mayonnaise (GF)	$34.00
Roasted Salmon Roasted Atlantic salmon ( farm-raised) with horseradish-dill sauce (GF)	$32.00
Grilled Shrimp Skewer with grilled pineapple and salsa verde (GF	$30.00
Seared Lemon-Thyme Chicken All-natural, cage-free, sous-vide chicken, served with pan reduction (GF)	$31.00
Crisp Duck Confit Tender duck with crisp skin, featuring pink peppercorn butter (GF)	$32.00
12-Hour Beef Short Rib Topped with port wine and shallot reduction (GF)	$34.00
Chicken And Artichoke Crêpes Roasted chicken with artichokes, fresh mozzarella, and lemon beurre blanc sauce (GF)	$21.00
Crab And Mushroom Crêpes Topped with lemon beurre blanc sauce (GF)	$24.00
Quiche Lorraine With thick-cut bacon and Gruyère cheese	$25.00
Cold Zucchini with Parmesan and pancetta
House Salad (V)
Mashed Cauliflower/Potatoes (V)
Bistro Fries (V) thick-cut, home style, fried potatoes)
Seared Brussels Sprouts With Pancetta (GF)	$13.00
Layered Ratatouille (GF, V)	$12.00
Potatoes Au Gratin (GE. V) with Italian bechamel and Gruyère cheese	$13.00
Asparagus And Goat Cheese Crêpes (GF, V)	$14.00
Happy Hour
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 La Farra Prosecco diValdobbiadene Superior, 2019 Veneto, Italy $5 7oz coup ALL CRAFT BEER AND CASK WINE $5/GLASS
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
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
Andalusian Gazpacho a cool yet spicy classic featuring the addition of savory tomato-basil sorbet and croûtons (GF)	$15.00
Calamari crisp calamari topped with grated Parmesan cheese (GF)	$12.00
Eggplant Fries our signature starter with anchovy aioli and spicy brava sauce (GF)	$12.00
Papas Aliñadas the Spanish classic potato salad with sous-vide tuna and saffron aioli (GF)	$16.00
Octopus char-grilled with smoked paprika, lime, and olive-oil drizzle (GF)	$20.00
Cheese Selection (Rotating) Houston Dairy Maids cheeses (3) with toasted fig and walnut bread, cornichons, candied pecans, sliced pear, and cranberry mostarda (GE, V)	$21.00
Insalata Di Mare our version of the classic Italian seafood cocktail with shrimp, clamari, jumbo lump crab, crab claws, and octopus, served with crostini (GF)	$27.00
Porcini Roasted Cauliflower with romesco and parsley gastrique (V)	$16.00
Goat Cheese Provençal marinated with shallots, garlic, EVOO, herbs, lemon peel, black pepper, and served with hand-made focaccia bread	$17.00
Bistro Caesar classic Caesar salad with romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing* white anchovies, croûtons, and crab deviled eggs with caviar (GF)	$21.00
Arugula Salad with roasted mushrooms, Piave cheese, and lemon and EVOO dressing (GF)	$16.00
Jumbo Lump Crab with avocado, shredded carrots, beets, Bibb lettuce, and apricot dressing (GF)	$30.00
Duck Salad crisp duck confit, sliced pears, mixed greens, pomegranate seeds, spiced pecans, and red-wine vinaigrette (GF)	$27.00
Salmon Salad sous-vide, farm-raised salmon (medium-rare), with avocado, grapefruit and orange segments, and dressed with citrus vinaigrette (GF)	$26.00
Watermelon And Cucumber Salad with feta cheese, pickled shallot, and mint vinaigrette (GE V)	$18.00
Bianca white sauce, Gruyère cheese, chives, with crisp pancetta	$23.00
Amalfi soft Italian cheese, arugula, pear, and white-truffle oil	$18.00
La Spezia fresh pesto, fresh mozzarella, and tomato	$17.00
San Marino Italian sausage, mushrooms, tomato sauce, and mozzarella	$19.00
Umbria wild mushrooms, Italian truffle cheese, and white-truffle oil	$19.00
Granada brava sauce, Manchego cheese, and Jamón Serrano (Spanish ham)	$22.00
Crab Cakes our signature entrée served with caper mayonnaise (GF)	$34.00
Roasted Salmon Roasted Atlantic salmon ( farm-raised) with horseradish-dill sauce (GF)	$32.00
Seared Lemon-Thyme Chicken All-natural, cage-free, sous-vide chicken, served with pan reduction (GF)	$31.00
Crisp Duck Confit Tender duck with crisp skin, featuring pink peppercorn butter (GF)	$32.00
Bavette Steak Sous-vide French flank steak with black-truffle butter (GF)	$24.00
12-Hour Beef Short Rib Topped with port wine and shallot reduction (GF)	$34.00
Grilled Shrimp Skewer with grilled pineapple and salsa verde (GF	$30.00
Cold Zucchini with Parmesan and pancetta
House Salad (V)
Mashed Cauliflower/Potatoes (V)
Bistro Fries (V) thick-cut, home style, fried potatoes)
Seared Brussels Sprouts With Pancetta (GF)	$13.00
Layered Ratatouille (GF, V)	$12.00
Potatoes Au Gratin (GE. V) with Italian bechamel and Gruyère cheese	$13.00
Asparagus And Goat Cheese Crêpes (GF, V)	$14.00

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Reviews

Reem AbuDhabi

Every single thing we tried is delicious, amazing quality and freshly made.. The fried calamari, the eggplant fries, the watermelon cucumber salad & the Amalfi pizza are highly recommended. For dessert, the Tuscan Almond torte was a perfect balance between sweet & citrus.. Allan, our server, was very friendly, and every single thing he recommended was on point. We are definitely coming back! 🙂

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T Uluwitiya

I went for brunch today and enjoyed my experience more than the first time I visited. The food was great and so was the ambiance. I especially recommend the Avocado Toast with Lox. Also recommend their Blood orange Mimosa and Irish Coffee. Will definitely visit again.

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Pela On The Go

I visited this restaurant during Houston Restaurant Weeks and I visited it mainly because they were participating. It was definitely a disappointment that I actually had to ask the server for the special menu. Why participate if you will not promote it???? He also took my order without asking me which sides I wanted. I had to find him more than 5 min later to ensure that my order is complete. Our water kept running out without anyone making sure it is refilled. And they seemed to have been short on i e because we didn’t get any.

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Sasha M

Relaxed & fancy. You can visit museum and end with lunch here. Then go for a walk at gardens around…Make reservations ahead… specially on weekends. They speak spanish and have parking lot!

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Angelo Sanchez

One of my favorite brunch spots! Great ambiance, great service, great location, and most importantly fantastic food! Take a tour of the Menil museum then follow up with brunch – it’s a blast for a date or to bring the family.

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Patty Smith

Lovely, lovely spot. Easy to access from the museum parking lot. Set in a separate building from the collection. As expected, the place feels very well designed and artsy. The beautiful food matches the setting, and is also very good and creative. We enjoyed a duck salad, excellent ratatouille, and exceptional grain/vegetable bowl. Dining spaces include two rooms, a fenced patio, and an entry patio. Table service.

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Martha Dodd

The chef came and greeted me and this is my first time here. Its my birthday so I felt so special and welcome! The afternoon tea was delicious. Its not a white gloved tea service but the savories were delicious and the price was just right. The work put into their items shows and everything was fresh. The best dessert was the lemon meringue tarts!!

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Derek Johnson

Bistro Menil describes themselves as “European-inspired, American fare paired with craft beer, cask wine, and thoughtfully selected wines by the glass or bottle”. This is exactly what I encountered when dining at Bistro Menil and wholeheartedly recommend you dine here. Greg Martin, chef and proprietor, is actively engaged in the day to day operations with him constantly making rounds asking diners about their experience during my visit. His enthusiasm is reflected in the service and quality of food.

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Brenda Garcia

Great food and service! We were a party of three for tea service (we added the third person the day of which they kindly accommodated). The portions were ample. The offerings were classic and well made. The tea selection super varied and well brewed! (Each person gets their own pot!) Our waiter was very kind and even brought out a candle for my dessert since it was my birthday!

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J Y

I used to be a regular at Bistro Menil for its atmosphere and its wine selection. Recently I went there for the usual lunch orders, but I felt I got discriminated for being a tea drinker. Here is what happened:

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