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Bistro Menil, Houston, TX

Bistro Menil

4.7
4.7
1815 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
19:00
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Bistro Menil offers European-inspired, American fare paired with craft beer, cask wine and thoughtfully selected wines by the glass or bottle.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, European
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 11:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Area
    Montrose
  • Cross Street
    Mandel
  • Parking details
    Large, dedicated complimentary restaurant parking.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea Service

    US$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.

What 1,815 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Houston

    French

  • Houston

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bistro Menil offers a "delicious and creative" menu with standout dishes like crab cakes and eggplant fries. With a "lovely atmosphere" and "excellent service," it's a "hidden gem" in Houston, perfect for a post-museum visit. "Gluten-free options abound," making it a top choice for diners with dietary restrictions.
1,815 Reviews
  1. joe

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Alex was awesome. Miguel the GM stopped by and thanked us for visiting. the food was delicious and the menu was amazing. Greg Martin has a masterpiece.

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  2. Russ VIP

    Houston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous restaurant. You should expand the lunch menu a bit though.

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  3. Glenda L

    Houston16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and excellent service!!! Great ambience

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  4. Steve VIP

    Houston16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I can’t say enough good things about this restaurant. The salmon salad is delicious. The crab cakes , chicken and fish all great. Walk to the Menil, enjoy the grounds. This place is a gem in Houston.

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  5. Aimee

    Houston33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific! We made a reservation via open table, arrived a bit early, requested outdoor seating, were given a choice of areas. Terrific service, great food (we each ordered something different), perfect service. A lovely spring day! Advice: order the chef’s vermouth cocktail!

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  6. Timothy VIP

    Houston25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always excellent at Bistro Menil. I had the Quiche Lorraine, and my wife had the Chicken and Waffles. It was all delicious. Our waiter, Alex, had been working there for over 5 years. He is excellent at his job. The restaurant is a gem.

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  7. Daniel

    San Antonio1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience at Bistro Menil and were excited to rediscover this hidden neighborhood gem! Lovely atmosphere and the food was delicious. We will definitely be back!

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  8. Operatic

    Austin46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A large selection of gluten free items on a varied menu. Service friendly, efficient, and caring. Splendid food.

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  9. Mitchell VIP

    Caribbean62 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great trout main course. Zucchini-Cantellini soup super tasty. Blackberry cake is to die for. Service was prompt and attentive!

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  10. darren VIP

    Houston28 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Disappointed in waiter and lack of kindness which we in past always received.

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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 4.7 stars by 1815 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Bistro Menil

1513 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77006

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Mandel
  • Area
    Montrose
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 11:00–21:00
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
  • 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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