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Bistro Le Cep

French
$$, $$$

11112 Westheimer

Houston, TX 77042
713-783-3985
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Hors d'oeuvre (Appetizers)
Moules aux Fines Herbes

Fresh Mussels in a Wine and Garlic Broth served with Fresh Herbs
9.25
Filet de Saumon Fumé à la Normande

Succulent Smoked Salmon served with Fresh Watercress Vinaigrette and Calvados marinated Apples
9.95
Pâté de Canard

Duck Pâté with Cumberland Sauce
8.95
Avocat Farcis aux Crustacés

Ripe Avocado stuffed with Crabmeat and Shrimp served with fresh Watercress
9.95
Escargots à la Bourguignonne

Succulent Burgundy Snails in Homemade Seven Herb Garlic Butter au Gratin
9.25
Saint-Jacques Poêlée aux Safran Gastrique

Pan Seared Sea Scallop over tossed Baby Spinach and a Saffron Gastrique
9.95
Potages du Jour
Soupe à l' Oignon

Traditional Onion Soup with Gruyere Cheese
7.45
Vichyssoise

Chilled Potato and Leek Soup
7.45
Salades de Saison (Salads)
Salade du Jardinier

Crisp House Salad with your Choice of Dressing - Caesar, Italian, French, Blue Cheese or House
6.95
Salade au Fromage de Chèvre

Crisp Romaine Lettuce tossed with a light Caesar Dressing, served with a crusted Goat Cheese Bruschetta
7.95
Salade de Tomates à l'Oignon

Sliced Vine Ripe Tomatoes, Sweet Onion and Blue Cheese, served with House Dressing
7.95
Specialitées de la Maison (Specialties of the House)
Poêlé Foie de Veau aux Pommes

Pan Roasted Calves' Liver with Apples, Crisp Bacon, and Homemade French Fried Potatoes
22.50
Steak Entrecôte Grillé

Grilled 13 oz. Certified Black Angus Sirloin Steak with Green Peppercorn Sauce served with Homemade French Fried Potatoes
32.95
Medallion de Marcassin à l'aigre-doux
22.95
Filet de Buf Financière

Tender Filet Steak wrapped with Bacon and grilled to perfection served with a Pinot Noir Reduction, Creamed Potatoes and Vegetables
8 oz. Fillet Steak : 32.50
Poissons et Fruits de Mer (Seafood)
Cakes au Crabe Sauce Piment Doux

Crisp Crab Cakes topped with a light Pimento Sauce and served with Angel Hair Pasta and Fresh Vegetables
23.50
Bouillabaisse à la Marseillaise

Fresh Fish and Shellfish simmered with Onions, Tomatoes, Fennel, Leeks, Garlic, Olive Oil, and Fresh Herbs
23.95
Cod en Papillote

Fresh Fillet of New England Cod baked with Herbs, Seasonal Vegetables, Petit Shrimp and Crabmeat in Parchment Paper
23.25
Escalope de Saumon en Croûte de Pomme de Terre

Potato Crusted Baked Filled of Fresh AlaskanSalmon with Green Beans and Bearnaise Sauce
23.95
Crevettes Sautées à l'Aïl, garnies de Tomates Grillées

Sautéed Shrimp with Roasted Garlic Served with Grilled Beefsteak Tomato, White Beans and Fried Onions
23.50
Poisson du Jour Meunière

Pan Roasted Catch of the Day in Lemon Butter Sauce with Capers served with Fresh Grilled Vegetables
23.95
Bar à la Florentine

Pan Roasted Fresh Fillet of Chilean Sea Bass topped with a light Velouté Sauce served with Garlic Leaf Spinach and Roasted Potatoes
31.50
Volaille (Poultry)
Coq au Vin à l'Ancienne

Braised Chicken in Red Wine with Carrots, Mushrooms and Onions
18.95
Suprême de Volaille aux Champignons des Bois

Breast of Chicken sautéed in Olive Oil with Wild Mushrooms topped with Goat Cheese and Tomato Concasse, served with Spätzle and Fresh Green Beans
18.95
Canard à l'Orange

Half of a Roasted Duck with a Bigarade Sauce, Lentils and Red Cabbage
23.95
Rôtis et Plats du Jour (Specialties of the Day)
Sauté de Veau de Lait aux Carottes

Tender Cutlets of Milk-Fed Veal sautéed in Olive Oil served with Mushroom Sauce, Carrots, Fresh Green Beans, and Spätzle
22.95
Côte de Porc à la Charcutière

Grilled Pork Chop and Charcutiere Sauce, served with Creamed Potatoes and Red Cabbage
19.95
Lapin aux Haricots Verts

Pot Roasted Rabbit in a light Mustard Sauce with Fresh Green Beans and Buttered Spätzle
24.95

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From the outside, it looks like a typical strip-center restaurant, but inside, Bistro Le Cep recalls a little cafe in the French countryside. The escargots are tender, and the duck pté is a knockout. Canard à l'orange, a broiled duck breast served with red cabbage, has a big rustic flavor that makes you think of barbecue. Tart tatin, a caramelized apple tart, and a pear poached in red wine served over ice cream are both awesome. Best of all, appetizer, entrée and dessert with a modest bottle of wine will set you back little more than $40 per person.