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Bistro Menil, Houston, TX

Bistro Menil

4.7
4.7
1826 Reviews
$30 and under
French
1513 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77006

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
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 1,826 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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Houston

    French

  • Houston

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bistro Menil charms guests with "excellent food and service" and a "wonderful atmosphere." Nestled among trees near the Menil Museum, it offers a "relaxed and vibrant" dining experience. Standout dishes include gluten-free options, crab cakes, and eggplant fries. Chef Greg Martin ensures each visit is "a perfect experience."

1,826 Reviews
  1. Philip

    Charleston19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I met a friend for lunch. The restaurant is lovely and the staff is friendly. We both had the Caesar salad which is delicious. We split buttermilk raspberry cake for dessert. It's not too sweet and the cake is dense, but it tastes very light. Cheers to the staff!

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  2. Wendy VIP

    New Orleans27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was very friendly and the food was amazing. We ordered the goat cheese fondue and the croquettes and loved them both. Thank you for a great time!

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  3. Virginia

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite place to eat in all of Houston. Under the trees, quiet, great food, service, ambience, wonderful part of Houston.

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  4. Mari

    Houston18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening sitting outside. Service very good.

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  5. Mary VIP

    Austin5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great for our party of 8. Lane was amazing!!!!!

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  6. Amy

    Houston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is consistently superb and the total package restaurant to go to when having visitors from out of town. The ambiance is relaxed and vibrant. The price point is perfect and the food is excellent. Whether you are on a date or out with friends this is the place to go!

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  7. Rhonda

    Houston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There were 4 in our party. I ordered the roasted salmon with a salad and cauliflower mashed potatoes. All gluten-free and excellent. For dessert I had the brownie a la mode (gf as well) and it was unbelievably good. Everyone in our party raved about the food, the service and the ambiance of the restaurant. We were able to talk and didn’t have to yell over music. We will definitely be back.

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  8. Napalovers1

    Houston17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Had a great lunch there definitely a go to when in the museum district

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  9. Susenne

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
     The unique  cuisine is the star here …everything we ordered  was outstanding. The crabcakes were generous with crab meat and delicious. The crab and mushroom crêpes are my favorite. I loved the mashed potatoes with cauliflower mix  and the salad was fresh and beautifully dressed.

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  10. Amanda VIP

    Houston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Huge fans of this place. Delightful bistro and so easy for those who need GF.

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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 1826 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 26 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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