Bistro Menil

Andalusian Gazpacho

a cool yet spicy classic featuring the addition of savory tomato-basil sorbet and croûtons

Calamari

crisp calamari topped with grated Parmesan cheese

Eggplant Fries

our signature starter with anchovy aioli and spicy brava sauce

Shaved Brussels Sprouts

with pine nuts, EVOO, watermelon radish, and pecorino cheese

Papas Aliñadas

the Spanish classic potato salad with sous-vide tuna and saffron aioli

Octopus

char-grilled with smoked paprika, lime, and olive-oil drizzl

Cheese Selection (Rotating)

Houston Dairy Maids cheeses (3) with toasted fig and walnut bread, cornichons, candied pecans, sliced pears, and cranberry mostarda

Insalata di Mare

our version of the classic Italian seafood cocktail with shrimp, clamari, jumbo lump crab, crab claws, and octopus, served with crostini

Porcini Roasted Cauliflower

with romesco and parsley gastrique

Goat Cheese Provençal

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

Bistro Caesar

romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing*, white anchovies, house-made croûtons, with crab deviled eggs and caviar

Arugula Salad

with roasted beech mushrooms, Piave cheese, and lemon and EVOO dressing

Jumbo Lump Crab Salad

with avocado, shredded carrots, beets, Bibb lettuce, and apricot dressing

Duck Salad

crisp duck confit, sliced pears, mixed greens, pomegranate seeds, spiced pecans, and red-wine vinaigrette

Salmon Salad

ous-vide, farm-raised salmon*, avocado, grapefruit and orange segments, dressed with citrus vinaigrette

Watermelon and Cucumber Salad

with feta cheese, pickled shallot, and mint vinaigrette

Bianca

white sauce, Gruyère cheese, chives, with crisp pancetta

Amalfi

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

La Spezia

fresh pesto, fresh mozzarella, and tomatoes

San Marino

talian sausage, beech mushrooms, tomato sauce, and mozzarella

Umbria

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

Granada

brava sauce, Manchego cheese, and jamón serrano (Spanish ham)

Crab Cakes

Our signature entrée served with caper mayonnaise

Roasted Salmon*

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

Seared Lemon-Thyme Chicken

Delicious sous-vide chicken, seared and served with pan drippings

Crisp Duck Confit

Tender duck with crisp skin served with pink-peppercorn butter

Bavette Steak*

Sous-vide French flank steak with black-truffle butter

12-Hour Beef Short Rib

Fork-tender rib topped with port wine and shallot reduction

Grilled Shrimp Skewer

with grilled pineapple and salsa verde

Cold Zucchini

with Parmesan and pancetta

House Salad

Mashed Cauliflower/Potatoes

Bistro Fries

thick-cut, home style, fried potatoes

Seared Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta

Layered Ratatouille

Potatoes au Gratin

with Italian bechamel and Gruyère cheese

Asparagus and Goat Cheese Crêpes