Bistro Menil

1513 W Alabama St, Houston
(713) 904-3537

Recent Reviews

Kaala Long

Food was ok. Value is reasonable. Did not appreciate the charge for “ hot water”. Lost a retuning customer to a hot water service. Your restaurant, you make the rules. My money, I go where water is free. Thanks.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

Susan Catt

Before a visit to the Menil, we had dessert here.We had a friendly and courteous waiter.My banana crepe was delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crepes

Gigi

A leisurely early dinner after a matinee was outstanding . Our server Alex provided excellent service with perfect timing. He was attentive without being overbearing. Food was very good and included starters from the Happy Hour menu: eggplant fries and crab cake balls. Menu offers a variety of choices. Generous pours of bubbly served in 7 oz coupes, as well as numerous choices of wine by glass. Great dessert choices as well. Highly recommend.

Maria Martinez

Food okay, terrible service. Our waitress was very rude. She made multiple inappropriate and rude comments to me and my family. When we asked for the check it had a 20% tip already included despite we having a party of only 5 people. When we asked about why they had done this, She went on to say that because we had a reservation that we had to give her 20% tip. Based on the restaurants policy, only if you have a party of 6 or more you get automatically charged a tip and it’s 18%. You can then give additional tip of you would like. So basically, she lied. Just an awful experience.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 1

Samira Bee

Great service and great good! Many gluten free options especially the fruit waffle! Magnificent!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Potatoes, Brunch Galette, Caprese Omelet

Gourmetgirl

My gluten free waffle with berries was excellent for brunch. My dessert mini cakes were also excellent. My guests really enjoyed their salmon plates and lemon tart. I'll be back.

Terrific food and service. Pizza, vegetable plate, french onion soup and crab cakes were all delicious. Creme Brûlée and Buttermilk Blackberry cake also. Just a great experience.

George

Excellent food and welcoming service. Staff seemed a bit stretched, though, to serve all tables promptly. This would not be back from coming again. Overall, a fantastic lunch experience.

EPYY

We had their afternoon tea service. The choice of teas was excellent with the traditional Earl Grey and Chamomile, but with also a good selection of Italian Almond, various green and black teas, and fruit infused teas. The food was good and well prepared, and so cute. The afternoon tea service is held in a separate room and we were the only ones there that day. The service was excellent. I only wish they had more traditional teacups rather than the white porcelain coffee cups they served. For the price that included tips and tax, and a glass of good champagne, and quality, we would definitely go back.

Cf99

My friends were delayed but they kindly extended our reservation so we could be seated. Service was a bit slow but the food was absolutely delicious. It was both healthy and beautiful on the plate. The patio is too crowded and was noisy.

Gabbi Campbell

Beautiful little place with delicious food, wonderful ambiance and friendly staff. We willing def be back. The goat cheese fondue was incredible!

WorkingMomFoodie

The service was slow and a little inattentive. I had to ask multiple times for ice and it look a long time to order. The food was good. The eggplant fries and potato croquettes were very popular. My crab cakes need a little more flavor and more generous helping of crab. The short rib should have been more tender. The gluten free selection was great.

PlankaD

Love this restaurant! Only complaints I have would be the noise level and that there are no pommes frites on the menu. Even so, I'll return for the delicious food and excellent service, and bring my friends along too.

Eric Smith

Great place, almost entirely gluten free menu but you won’t feel like you missed out on the glutens, the food is decadent and amazing. Some of our favorites include the asparagus and goat cheese crepes, duck confit, and the 12-hour short rib. Have never ordered anything here that wasn’t amazing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Eggplant Fries

Marilyn Fehrenkamp

excellent French restaurant with a varied unique menu and attentive

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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