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Bistro Menil, Houston, TX

Bistro Menil

4.8
4.8
1786 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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.

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.

What 1,786 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
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Houston

    French

  • Houston

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bistro Menil offers a "fantastic gluten-free dining experience" with "exceptional food, service, and ambience." Set in a "beautiful location" near the Menil Collection, it boasts "delicious" dishes like goat cheese fondue and duck. Despite occasional service hiccups, diners appreciate the "attentive staff" and "lovely ambiance."

1,786 Reviews
  1. Linda

    Salt Lake City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful meal! The crab cakes and the croquettes were great. The lemon almond torte and the blackberry cake were perfect - not too sweet, delicious! We also loved the cask wine options. Great service too. We will be back!

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  2. Kim

    VIP

    Houston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service always create a gracious and enjoyable experience

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  3. Aimee

    Houston

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Polite, attentive, knowledgeable server (Manuel). Delightful meal with friends.

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  4. Orla

    VIP

    Houston

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, a delicious dinner with great service and lovely atmosphere- Bistro Menil never fails to impress my guests and I.

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  5. Kelly

    VIP

    New York City

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great server, good just ok, prices high for the quality.

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  6. Leah

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Ali was great. He was very personable and knowledgeable about the menu. The food was amazing. We’ll definitely be back.

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  7. Bart

    VIP

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing and delicious GF food. I wish we lived in Houston! Will definitely visit again on our next trip. Highly recommend.

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  8. William

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding menu backed up by fantastic service. Looking forward to my next visit.

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  9. Tenley

    VIP

    Houston

    58 reviews

    4.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The goat cheese fondue was good and everyone enjoyed sharing it. The crab cakes were excellent as was the duck. The Pinot noir from Oregon paired beautifully with the duck. Service pacing was slow. Otherwise, really good food. There were even many gluten free options.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Food not good! $70/ person service slow overall not good. Prefer lunch

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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 1786 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 14 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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