Reservation Policies & Terms of Use
By making a reservation on open table, via telephone, text message, or email you agree to the Open Table terms of service.
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.
All menus, pricing and images are subject to change.
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. Tables of six or more will have 20% gratuity automatically added after sales tax.
To-Go Specials
These special offers are not available for in-house dining.
Pizza Special $35
Any Pizza + Caesar for 2 + Il Gufino Pinot Grigio or Trere Lôna Bôna Sangiovese
Any 2 Entreés $65
Any two entreés and choice of 2 sides (Mashed cauliflower potatoes, bistro fries, house salad or zucchini salad with pancetta) + a bottle of St Innocent Chardonnay or Guidobono Nebbiolo
Happy Hour
Wednesday - Sunday, 3:00 - 6:00pm
GF- gluten free, V- vegetarian
small bites
Crab Cake Bites
Bite-sized version of our signature crab cakes (GF)
14
Eggplant Fries
Our savory favotie with anchovy aioli (GF, V)
7
Pizza Bianca
white sauce, leek, garlic, with crisp pancetta
11
Pizzettes*
Mancheo cheese and ham or Taleggio cheese, arugula, and pear
11 *Gluten Free Pizzas +5
Manchego & Potato Croquettes
with sofrito sauce (GF)
8
Calamari
fried calamari with fries and brava sauce (GF)
7
happy hour cocktails
by the glassCraft Beer & Cask Wine
7
Irish Coffee
coffee with Irish country cream
7
Bellini
French sparkling wine with peach purée, served in a coupe
7
Negroni Sbagliato
Cappelletti, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino, Champagne, and orange peel
7
Bistro Menil Vermouth
A blend of Lustau Blanco and Rojo vermouths over ice, with an orange slice and a carafe of Topo Chico. Chef Gregory Martin’s preferred aperitivo.
7
Brunch Menu
Brunch served Saturday, and Sunday 11am – 3pm
GF- gluten free, V- vegetarian
brunch entrées
Brunch Galette
scrambled eggs, wild mushrooms, bacon, Gruyère cheese, roasted tomatoes, and arugula
26
Whole Grain Avocado Toast
Featuring egg whites, Scottish smoked salmon, and dairy-free basil pesto (GF,V)
26
Pancetta and Egg on Toasted Brioche Bun
Two eggs over easy on Italian bacon with beurre blanc
22
Caprese Omelet
With roasted grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil (GF, V)
22
Eggs Lyonnaise
Toasted brioche, Gruyère cheese, Jamón serrano, frisée, two eggs over easy, and Lyonnaise sauce (GF)
24
Brunch choices listed above are served with your choice of side salad or home fries.
Belgian Waffle
a classic Belgian waffle with sugar pearls prepared one of two ways:
Fruit Forward – featuring mixed berry compote, fresh berries, blackberry sauce, maple syrup, and butter (GF,V) 22
Savory – browned with buttermilk-fried chicken breast, maple syrup, and butter (GF) 27
brunch cocktails
1/4, 1/2 or Full CarafeBlood Orange Mimosa
blood orange juice and Spanish Brut Cava
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Mimosa
orange juice and Spanish Brut Cava
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brunch cocktails by the glass
Irish Coffee
coffee with Irish country cream
10
Bellini
sparkling wine with peach purée, served in a coupe
11
Negroni Sbagliato
Cappelletti, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino, Champagne, and orange peel
11
Bistro Menil Vermouth
A blend of Lustau Blanco and Rojo vermouths over ice, with an orange slice and a carafe of Topo Chico. Chef Gregory Martin’s preferred aperitivo.
11
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.
All menus, pricing and images are subject to change.
Lunch Menu
Lunch service is provided Wednesday – Sunday, 11am – 4pm.
GF- gluten free, V- vegetarian
GF- gluten free, V- vegetarian
lunch starters
Potato and Manchego Cheese Croquettes
with sofrito sauce (GF)
15
Eggplant Fries
our signature starter with anchovy aioli and spicy brava sauce (GF)
14
Calamari
crisp yet tender, topped with Parmesan cheese (GF)
15
Goat Cheese Fondue
chèvre and Gruyère cheeses, leeks, garlic, crisp shallots, served with hand-made bread (V)
20 (GF bread +5)
Salads & Soup
Add to your bistro salad: chicken +7, salmon +8, crabcake +16
Crab Salad
with avocado, shredded carrots, beets, Bibb lettuce, and apricot dressing (GF)
32
French Onion Soup
the classic featuring caramelized onions, veal stock, croutons, and topped with Gruyère cheese (GF)
17
Bistro Caesar
romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing*, white anchovies, croûtons, and crab deviled eggs with caviar (GF)
22
Veggie Bowl
quinoa, roasted beets, avocado, chickpeas, roasted vegetables, walnuts, and EVOO lemon dressing (GF, V)
19
hamburgers
1/2 lb. beef pattu
- burgers served with bistro home fries, Brava sauce, and cornichons -
- Gluten-free hamburger bun available +5 -
- burgers served with bistro home fries, Brava sauce, and cornichons -
- Gluten-free hamburger bun available +5 -
Porcini-Rub Burger
porcini-mushroom-rubbed burger with bacon, truffle cheese, and caramelized onions
20
Chèvre Burger
goat-cheese-topped favorite with lemon-avocado salad
20
The Classic
with cheddar cheese, Bibb lettuce, tomato, and Dijonnaise
20
pizza
Gluten Free Cauliflower crust available +5
Bianca
white sauce, Gruyère cheese, chives, with crisp pancetta
24
Amalfi
soft Italian cheese, arugula, pear, and white-truffle oil (V)
21
La Spezia
fresh pesto, fresh mozzarella, and tomatoes (V)
20
San Marino
Italian sausage, beech mushrooms, tomato sauce, and mozzarella
21
Umbria
wild mushrooms, Italian truffle cheese, and white-truffle oil (V)
21
entrées
all main entrées served with choice of two side dishes (all gluten-free) at no charge:
cold zucchini with Parmesan and pancetta house salad (V)
mashed cauliflower & potatoes mix (V)
bistro fries (country-style fried potatoes) (V)
OR
à la cart specialty sides (additional charge):
seared Brussel sprouts with pancetta (GF) +15
layered ratatouille (GF,V) +14
Crab Cakes
our signature entrée served with caper mayonnaise (GF)
36
Roasted Salmon
Atlantic salmon (farm-raised) with horseradish-dill sauce (GF)
34
Pan Fried Rainbow Trout
with sauce choron, oil-cured olives, and fried capers (GF)
32
Crisp Duck Confit
tender duck with crisp skin, served with pink peppercorn butter (GF)
35
12-Hour Beef Short Rib
fork-tender rib topped with port wine and shallot reduction (GF)
37
Savory Crêpes
Chicken & artichoke with fresh mozzarella or crab and mushroom; choice served with lemon beurre blanc (GF)
27
Seared Lemon-Thyme Chicken
delicious sous-vide chicken, seared and served with pan drippings (GF)
32
Afternoon Tea Service
Looking 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., along with our lunch and dinner menus. Tea service is $70 per person (includes sales tax & gratuity) with a two-person minimum. A credit card is required to secure all tea party reservations. 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 us at 713-904-3537 or make your reservation for tea service online. 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.
to celebrate
La Farra Prosecco Rive di Farra di Soligo, 2023
or
Raspberry or Lemon Italian Soda
starter
Demitasse cup of Soup Du Jour
sandwiches & canapés
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 Avacado Egg Salad Canape
on toasted walnut bread (GF)
assorted sweets
Scones
with clotted cream, orange marmalade and strawberry jam
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 $70 per person (includes sales tax & gratuity) with a two-person minimum. A credit card is required to secure all tea party reservations. 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. Reservations will be confirmed via phone.
All menus, pricing and images are subject to change.
Dinner Menu
Dinner served Wednesday - Sunday, 4pm - 9pm
GF- gluten free, V- vegetarian
GF- gluten free, V- vegetarian
starters
Potato and Manchego Croquettes
crisp on the outside, creamy on the inside made irresistable with sofrito sauce (gf)
15
Eggplant Fries
our signature starter with anchovy aioli and spicy brava sauce (GF)
14
Calamari
crisp yet tender, topped with Parmesan cheese
15
Goat Cheese Fondue
chèvre and Gruyère cheeses, leeks, garlic, crisp shallots, served with hand-made bread (V)
20 (GF bread +5)
featured salads
Add to your bistro salad: chicken +7, salmon +8, crabcake +16
Crab Salad
featuring sweet and delicous crab with avocado, carrots, beets, bibb lettuce, & apricot dressing (gf)
32
French Onion Soup
the classic featuring caramelized onions, veal stock, croutons, and topped with Gruyère cheese (GF)
17
Bistro Ceasar
a classic with romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing*, white anchovies, croûtons, and crab deviled eggs with caviar (GF)
2
Veggie Bowl
quinoa, roasted beets, avocado, chickpeas, roasted vegetables, walnuts, and EVOO lemon dressing (gf, v)
19
pizza
Gluten Free Cauliflower crust available +5
Bianca
white sauce, Gruyère cheese, chives, with crisp pancetta
24
Amalfi
soft Italian cheese, arugula, pear, and white-truffle oil (V)
21
La Spezia
fresh pesto, fresh mozzarella, and tomatoes (V)
20
San Marino
Italian sausage, beech mushrooms, tomato sauce, and mozzarella
21
Umbria
wild mushrooms, Italian truffle cheese, and white-truffle oil (V)
21
entrées
all main entrées served with choice of two side dishes (all gluten-free) at no charge:
cold zucchini with Parmesan and pancetta house salad (V)
mashed cauliflower & potatoes mix (V)
bistro fries (country-style fried potatoes) (V)
OR
à la cart specialty sides (additional charge):
seared Brussel sprouts with pancetta (GF) +15
layered ratatouille (GF,V) +14
Crab Cakes
our signature entrée served with caper mayonnaise (GF)
36
Roasted Salmon
Atlantic salmon (farm-raised) with horseradish-dill sauce (GF)
34
Pan Fried Rainbow Trout
with sauce choron, oil-cured olives, and fried capers (GF)
32
Crisp Duck Confit
Served with pink-peppercorn butter (GF)
35
12-Hour Beef Short Rib
fork-tender rib topped with port wine and shallot reduction (GF)
37
Seared Lemon-Thyme Chicken
delicious sous-vide chicken, seared and served with pan drippings (GF)
33
Dessert
Dessert served Wednesday – Sunday 10 am - closing
GF- gluten free, V- vegetarian
GF- gluten free, V- vegetarian
Tarte Tatin
with Vanilla Gelato the classic French apple tart, big enough to share (GF)
16
Lemon Tart
classic lemon curd with Italian meringue in house-made pastry shell (GF preparation available)
13
Buttermilk Blackberry Cake
financiers-inspired cake with blackberries and whipped cream (GF)
12
Tuscan Lemon-Almond Torte
our version of the classic Italian torte featuring our house-made lemon curd (GF)
14
Brownie a la Mode
rich chocolate brownie with vanilla bean gelato and a drizzling of caramel sauce (GF)
12
Crème Brûlée
our creamy delight topped with a brûléed sugar shell (GF)
17
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.
Please no outside food or beverages.
All menus, pricing and images are subject to change.
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.
By making a reservation on open table, via telephone, text message, or email you agree to the Open Table terms of service.
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.
To-Go Menu Specials
Items offered on the To-Go Specials menu are not available for in-house dining.
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. Tables of six or more will have 20% gratuity automatically added after sales tax.
