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Bistro Menil, Houston, TX

Bistro Menil

4.8 (1850)
$30 and under
French
1513 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77006

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 43 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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
  • 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 1,850 people are saying

Bistro Menil reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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 is cherished for its "consistently good food" and "excellent service," offering a "great experience" with a "wonderfully casual venue." The menu features "delicious" dishes such as eggplant fries and crabcakes. The bistro's "friendly staff" and accommodating gluten-free options make it a "neighborhood gem" in Houston.
1,850 Reviews
  1. John VIP

    Houston19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef Martin, we have been enjoying your creative and delicious dishes for so many years that we’re heartbroken to hear you are moving on. Best wishes for your next chapter.

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  2. GERARD VIP

    Houston108 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful dining experience at Bistro Menil. We are saddened to see them depart. Thanks for 10 delicious years! Best of luck!

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  3. Betty VIP

    Houston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I will miss this neighborhood eatery. I am sorry to see it go.

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  4. Tama VIP

    Houston32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Bistro Menil is closing and this was our farewell dinner. We shared eggplant fries, crab cakes and a great bottle of Chardonnay! Thanks for the service and the ambiance and being a restaurant right by the museum! We like that aspect of Bistro Menil. Thank you to the Chef and the servers- all the staff!

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  5. Kitty VIP

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just crushed that this gem is closing in two weeks. Will be back as often as possible before the 22nd. Gluten free fried calamari, crab cakes, chicken and waffles... Too many wonderful things on the menu to mention. Also love the blood orange mimosas for Sunday brunch. Wish I could get all of the recipes so I could at least make all of this greatness at home. Absolutely fantastic! My favorite restaurant in Houston.

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  6. Candice VIP

    Houston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy Bistro Menil, sorry to see it go away, especially gf menu & convenience to Menil Collection.

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  7. Joanne

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Bistro Menil. Food is always tasty! Chef Greg and his wait staff are warm and welcoming!

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  8. Judy

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a birthday celebration. Everything was wonderful.

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  9. Ira VIP

    Houston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This restaurant consistently produces excellent food. It is an under appreciated gem. Everything is delicious and if you need gluten free options, the menu is clearly marked and almost all of the items are naturally gluten free. We will be back soon

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  10. Robert VIP

    Houston28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Eggplant Fries are Fantastic. Our server, Aley, was very attentive and the meals were delicious and well presented.

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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 1850 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 43 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • 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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