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Bistro Menil, Houston, TX

Bistro Menil

4.8
4.8
1773 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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
  • 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.
  • 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

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.
  • New Year's Eve 2024

    $25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Amuse Bouche First Course Choices: Cioppino featuring crab, shrimp, and snapper (GF) Goat Cheese Ravioli with sage butter and pine nuts (GF) Lobster Bisque with butter poached lobster (GF) Grilled Quail with wild mushrooms and polenta (GF) Second Course Choices: Pheasant Ragout paired with tagliatelle pasta (GF) Espresso Roasted Fillet of Beef with bay leaf scented scalloped potatoes & demi glaze (GF) Grilled Branzino with grilled rapini and lemon beurre blanc sauce (GF) Third Course Choices: Italian Almond Torte with Passion Fruit Curd (GF) Dark Chocolate Torta with hazelnuts and crema liquorosa (GF) Panna Cotta with caramel sauce and toffee (GF)

What 1,773 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Houston

    French

  • Houston

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bistro Menil in Houston offers a delightful dining experience with a "wonderful ambience" and "spectacular service." Known for its "amazing food," the bistro provides a menu with numerous gluten-free options. Guests praise the attentive staff and "beautiful environment," making it a perfect spot for afternoon tea or a casual meal.

1,773 Reviews
  1. Michele

    VIP

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated my Mothers 84th Birthday today at Bistro Menil and high tea. It was perfect as always. Alex was our attentive server and was friendly and attentive. Tea was wonderful. Great selection of tea and delicious light bites. The ambiance was holiday festive and cozy. See you soon Bistro Menil and thank you! Merry Christmas 🎄

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  2. James

    Houston

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were a party of 7 celebrating a graduation. A perfect evening. NIce menu choices for all. Goat cheese fondue a must!

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  3. Margaret

    VIP

    Houston

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of many delicious dinners at Bistro Menil! Of course we started with the Eggplant Fries, which were delectable. This time I tried the Duck Salad, and it did not disappoint. I may ask for extra dressing next visit. Love this place!

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  4. Tenley

    VIP

    Houston

    57 reviews

    4.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The lobster bisque was the best in town. The mushroom crepes and Basque cheesecake were excellent too. Peppermint tea was very good.

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  5. Bruce

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent, food was fantastic, and the atmosphere was super cool. We had a few dietary restrictions and there were options for everyone which is fantastic! Great location near the museum.

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  6. Mitchell

    VIP

    Caribbean

    54 reviews

    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, food and service was great. Meal of the evening was tasty!

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  7. Stephanie

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was extremely kind and knowledgeable. Our server was very respectful of our lunch as it had been a long time since I saw my friend. Our server answered all our questions and provided a fantastic recommendation for my gluten free dinner. It is extremely rare to find a restaurant with a dedicated gluten free fryer and they have one here! I will be back as many times as I can to work my way through the menu. I can’t believe how comfortable the space was; not to mention it is across from the Menil Collection. Truly a peaceful setting for some truly delicious gluten free food right in Houston - something that is hard to do in Houston.

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  8. J

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and tasty food. They offer a simple menu but still have a good variety.

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  9. Fiorella

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My new favorite restaurant, all gluten free and delicious! Love the vibe and service too. Excellent for couples!

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  10. Kellie

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had dinner with my cousin and his wife. Love the food and the service. The atmosphere was also great.

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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 1773 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 18 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
  • 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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