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Bistro Menil, Houston, TX

Bistro Menil

4.8
4.8
1763 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Bistro Menil offers European-inspired, American fare paired with craft beer, cask wine and thoughtfully selected wines by the glass or bottle.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, European
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (713) 904-3537
  • Website
    https://bistromenil.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Greg Martin
  • Private party facilities
    Bistro Menil has 2 event spaces. The smaller space ( Prive room) has a capacity of 32 guests and overlooks our Patio. The larger space ( Vue Room) overlooks the Menil Collection. Food and Beverage menus can be customized.
  • Location
    1513 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77006
  • Neighborhood
    Montrose
  • Cross street
    Mandel
  • Parking details
    Large, dedicated complimentary restaurant parking.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea Service

    $70.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    A 24-hour advance booking is required. Tea service is offered Wednesday-Sunday, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. If payment is not made by 11:00 am the reservation will be cancelled. Tea service is $70 per person (includes tax & gratuity) with a two-person minimum (odd number parties are accepted). Cancellations for refunds MUST be made before 11:00 AM the day of the reservation by calling (713) 904-3537. Mail, email, and text messages are not accepted for cancellation. A credit card processing fee of 8% will be assessed for the refund. Splitting of tea service is not available. Unfortunately, we do not offer Vegan, Dairy-Free, or Sugar-Free as a part of our tea service. Dietary constraints should be noted when the reservation is made.

Menu

TO CELEBRATE

  • Graitiot & Cie Champagne Brut Almanach No.1

    • Raspberry or Lemon Italian Soda

      STARTER

      • Demitasse Cup of Soup du Jour

        SANDWICHES & CANAPES

        • 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 Creme Brulee

                      decadently creamy classic with crisp sugar shell

                      BLACK TEA

                      Tea Service is offered as a set for two individuals. $70 per person (including sales tax and gratuity). Tea set includes one coupe of Champagne or Italian soda per individual. Additional alcoholic beverages can be purchased at an additional cost.

                      • Brilliant Breakfast

                        bright and bold morning tea, perfectly rounded with body, strength and color representing the essence of fine Ceylon tea

                        • Supreme Ceylon Single Origin

                          distinctive of Ceylon, this tea has an uplifting and expressive black tea taste and good upfront finish

                          FLAVORED BLACK TEA

                          Tea Service is offered as a set for two individuals. $70 per person (including sales tax and gratuity). Tea set includes one coupe of Champagne or Italian soda per individual. Additional alcoholic beverages can be purchased at an additional cost.

                          • The Original Earl Grey

                            a complex mix of flavors and aromas with a strong body and steady character

                            • Ceylon Cinnamon Spice Tea

                              beautifully spiced based on the notes of Ceylon tea laced with sensuous cinnamon producing a refreshing and distinctive flavor

                              • Italian Almond

                                wonderfully fragrant featuring with a mildly bittersweet flavor of Italian almond providing an uplifting and satisfying brew

                                • Rose with French Vanilla

                                  bright rose and sensual vanilla flavor for the true romantic

                                  GREEN TEA

                                  Tea Service is offered as a set for two individuals. $70 per person (including sales tax and gratuity). Tea set includes one coupe of Champagne or Italian soda per individual. Additional alcoholic beverages can be purchased at an additional cost.

                                  • Green Tea with Jasmine Flowers

                                    jasmine petals fused with smooth green tea forming a refreshing brew

                                    • Moroccan Mint Green Tea

                                      a refreshing and delightful treat

                                      HERBAL TISANE

                                      Tea Service is offered as a set for two individuals. $70 per person (including sales tax and gratuity). Tea set includes one coupe of Champagne or Italian soda per individual. Additional alcoholic beverages can be purchased at an additional cost.

                                      • Pure Peppermint Leaves

                                        refreshing and uplifting brew that is naturally caffeine free

                                        • Pure Chamomile Flowers

                                          soothing aroma and delicate flavor providing a relaxing brew that is naturally caffeine free

                                          Last updated: November 18, 2024

                                          What 1,763 people are saying

                                          Overall ratings and reviews

                                          Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                          4.8
                                          4.8 based on recent ratings
                                          • 4.7Food
                                          • 4.7Service
                                          • 4.7Ambience
                                          • 4.6Value

                                          Noise • Moderate

                                          Loved For

                                          • Houston

                                            French

                                          • Houston

                                            French

                                          Review summary

                                          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                          Bistro Menil delights with exquisite cuisine, a "spectacular" atmosphere, and "attentive" service. Known for its "amazing" gluten-free options, it offers a memorable afternoon tea and inventive dishes, like shrimp cocktail and short ribs. Perfect for museum-goers, this restaurant promises a "delightful" dining experience in a beautiful setting.

                                          1,763 Reviews

                                          1. Rich

                                            Houston

                                            8 reviews

                                            5.0

                                            8 reviews

                                            Dined 2 days ago

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 3
                                            When we arrived at peak dinner hour (6:30) the dining are was nearly full and there were two goups (3 and 8) next to eachother and competing to talk above the other. The room is acoustically live and this was quite annoying. When the larger group left everything settled down to a very comfortable level. The food was excellent, especially the cassoulet special and the beef short rib! Service was good, especially the presentation of the cassoulet by chef Greg and his follow up visit with our table. Nice!

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                                          2. Daniel

                                            Houston

                                            15 reviews

                                            vip
                                            5.0

                                            15 reviews

                                            Dined 4 days ago

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            Great food, atmosphere, and service. We go there after and have never been disappointed.

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                                          3. Mary

                                            Houston

                                            20 reviews

                                            vip
                                            4.0

                                            20 reviews

                                            Dined 7 days ago

                                            1. Overall 4
                                            2. Food 4
                                            3. Service 3
                                            4. Ambience 4
                                            Service was hurried. The waitress took one guest’s plate without asking if she could take it and the waitress put the dessert menus on the table before we finished our main course. Disappointing!

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                                          4. Tom

                                            Houston

                                            4 reviews

                                            5.0

                                            4 reviews

                                            Dined 7 days ago

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            Everything was excellent as usual. The room was a little noisy, but it's mostly a hard surface environment so that's not surprising. It certainly wouldn't stop me from coming back or from highly recommending Bistro Menil to my friends. And in fact I have done so on a number of occasions.

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                                          5. Margaret

                                            Houston

                                            21 reviews

                                            vip
                                            5.0

                                            21 reviews

                                            Dined 7 days ago

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 4
                                            Always a great meal and experience at Bistro Menil. We loved the food and my friend was surprised with a delicious sparkling dessert. Try the eggplant fries!

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                                          6. Mimi

                                            Houston

                                            84 reviews

                                            vip
                                            5.0

                                            84 reviews

                                            Dined on November 16, 2024

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            Great neighborhood joint. Chef is such a nice guy! Food delicious. Good people watching.

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                                          7. Glenda L

                                            Houston

                                            15 reviews

                                            5.0

                                            15 reviews

                                            Dined on November 15, 2024

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            Exceptional food, service and ambience! A wonderful experience in the museum district!

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                                          8. Geoffrey

                                            Washington DC

                                            6 reviews

                                            4.0

                                            6 reviews

                                            Dined on November 10, 2024

                                            1. Overall 4
                                            2. Food 4
                                            3. Service 4
                                            4. Ambience 4
                                            This was our first visit to Bistro Menil, and it was a very pleasant one. The service is professional and unobtrusive. It's a really well lit and tranquil place, being set on the grounds of the Menil Collection. My only regret about the food is not being able to try everything! It all looked good, and everyone at the table was very satisfied with their meals.

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                                          9. Orla

                                            Houston

                                            32 reviews

                                            5.0

                                            32 reviews

                                            Dined on November 10, 2024

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            We are always treated so amazingly by all the staff and Chef Greg - with a quick note in my booking to ask if he might be serving lamb - there it was on the menu for us - with a stunning sauce. This restaurant always goes out of its way to make every dinner a special occasion - thank you Team Bistro Menil

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                                          10. Jeffrey

                                            Houston

                                            6 reviews

                                            5.0

                                            6 reviews

                                            Dined on October 27, 2024

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 4
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            Loved the setting here. We had a corner table on the north side dining room and it was really peaceful even though there was a birthday dinner in the south dining room. Food was excellent and inventively paired with wine craft beer and appetizers. We had the shrimp and chorizo appetizer, scallop risotto and fried trout as a main course followed by the fudge brownie al a mode which was outstanding. Our server was Melaine who was very helpful and engaging and made a real effort to make our dinner memorable. I have never had a disappointing meal here, they are very consistent and do a great job!

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                                          FAQs

                                          Bistro Menil offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 904-3537.

                                          Bistro Menil is rated 4.8 stars by 1763 OpenTable diners.

                                          Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                          Make a reservation

                                          2 people
                                          7:00 PM
                                          Booked 20 times today
                                          Experiences are available.

                                          Order delivery or takeout

                                          Google Map for Bistro Menil

                                          1513 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77006

                                          Additional information

                                          • Cross street
                                            Mandel
                                          • Neighborhood
                                            Montrose
                                          • Hours of operation
                                            Wed–Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
                                          • Price
                                            $30 and under
                                          • Cuisines
                                            French, European
                                          • Dining style
                                            Casual Dining
                                          • Dress code
                                            Business Casual
                                          • Parking details
                                            Large, dedicated complimentary restaurant parking.
                                          • Payment options
                                            AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                          • Executive chef
                                            Chef Greg Martin
                                          • Additional
                                            Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                          • Website
                                            https://bistromenil.com/
                                          • Phone number
                                            (713) 904-3537
                                          • Private party facilities
                                            Bistro Menil has 2 event spaces. The smaller space ( Prive room) has a capacity of 32 guests and overlooks our Patio. The larger space ( Vue Room) overlooks the Menil Collection. Food and Beverage menus can be customized.

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