Riel Restaurant

4.6

605 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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If you do not see your desired reservation time. Please give us a call at 832-831-9109 and our host staff will be happy assist you.

Globally Inspired Gulf Coast Cuisine.

Riel is a modern American restaurant in Houston, Texas led by Executive Chef, co-owner and Manitoba-native Ryan Lachaine. Dedicated to sourcing the highest quality seasonal ingredients, Riel is about highlighting local flavors, utilizing regionally-sourced products and allowing room for interpretation. Inspiration for the menu is pulled from the culinary landscape of Texas’ gulf coast, Lachaine's Ukrainian heritage and French-Canadian fare.

Beverage program showcases small production wines, craft beer, seasonally inspired cocktails and a full bar.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(832) 831-9109
Website
http://www.rielhtx.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Ryan Lachaine
Catering
Ryan and his team are available to bring Riel's Globally Inspired Gulf Coast Cuisine directly to you for intimate gatherings. For more information, please contact us at info@rielhouston.com.
Private party facilities
Riel Restaurant is available for complete restaurant buyouts for dinner. We are also available to host private luncheons upon request. Ryan and his team will customize a menu to cater to your needs. For more information, please contact vanessa@rielhouston.com.
Private party contact
Vanessa Alba: (832) 831-9109

Location
1927 Fairview St, Houston, TX 77019
Neighborhood
Texas
Cross street
Woodhead
Parking details
Private lot and Street parking available
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Market Oysters$16.00
ask server for details; coconut lime granita
Market Crudo
roasted red pepper coulis, charred scallion crema, prosecco, pesto
- MKT
Gem Wedge Salad$13.00
little gem lettuce, blue cheese, tomato, bacon, brown butter bread crumbs
Fried Rice$16.00
chinese sausage, shrimp, egg yolk, ginger

Hot

Tempura Cauliflower$15.00
kimchi hot sauce
Bannock$12.00
green garlic, cultured butter, seasonal jam
Bone Marrow$18.00
seasonal jam, persillade, house pickles, brioche
Mushroom Empanadas$13.00
mascarpone, thyme, lemon, chimichurri
Corn Gnocchi$16.00
cotija cheese fondue, corn salad, cilantro, lime, espelette
Cabbage Rolls$15.00
pork, rice, tomato sauce, creme fraiche, dill

Main

Grilled Eggplant$22.00
coconut ginger broth, beech mushrooms, soba noodles, radish, thai basil
Hanger Steak$19.00
potato & cheddar pierogi, green beans, horseradish cream
MKT Fish$28.00
tomato bacon consomme, arugula, cherry tomato, cipollini onion, basil oil
Maple Porkloin$24.00
pork loin, sweet potato puree, apple, maple mustard
Crawfish Pasta$24.00
spaghetti, crawfish, crawfish cream, peas, pecorino
Tamarind BBQ Snow Crab$28.00
water spinach, spring onion

Indulge

Oysters Moscow
mkt oysters, vodka, creme fraiche, mkt caviar
- MKT
Caviar Service$140.00
house cultured butter, egg yolk, egg white, chives, buckwheat blinis
44 Farms Bone-In Ribeye
bearnaise, steak sauce, fried eggs, seasonal vegetables
- 48 oz$125.00

Sides

Market Vegetable$12.00
Pierogies$12.00
Truffle & Caviar Pierogies$26.00
potato, leek, caviar beurre blanc

Drinks

Signature Cocktails

$14

Say My Name
vodka, raspberries, lemon, cava
So Fresh, So Clean
vodka, lime, mint, cucumber, cava
Maple Old Fashioned
rye, cardamom, maple syrup, bitters
Disko Cowboy
mezcal, campari, grapefruit, lemon
My Mind's Playing Tricks on Me
tequila reposado, grand marnier, yellow chartreuse, lime, agave

Classic Cocktails

$12

Trinidad Sour
rye, angostrura bitters, orgeat, lemon
Dark and Stormy
dark rum, ginger syrup, lime
Corpse Reviver #2
gin, lilet blanc, cointreau, lemon, absinthe
Aperol Spritz
aperol, prosecco, soda

Beer

Deschutes Mirror Pond, Pale Ale, 5%
- 12oz$7.00
Lone Star Tall Boy, American Lager, 4.65%
- 16oz$3.00
Hans'pils, German Style Pilsner, 5.3%
- 12oz$6.00
Live Oak Hefeweizen, Austin Pilsner, 4.7%
- 12oz$6.00
Coop Ale Works 'F5', IPA, 7.1%
- 12oz$7.00

Nightcap

Amaro Nonino$12.00
Montenegro$8.00
Pineto, Brachetto 2017$8.00
Fonseca, 10 year, Tawny Port$10.00
Fonseca, 20 year, Tawny Port$15.00
Fonseca Bin No27 Port$10.00
Chateau Les Justices, Sauternes 2015$12.00
Lustau 'Los Arcos' Amontillado, Sherry$10.00
Villa Oeiras 15 year, Carcavelos$12.00

Bubbles

Prosecco NV$10.00
Clos Pons 'Flocs Reserva' Cava, Catalonia, Spain NV$12.00
Jean-Philippe Marchand 'Cremant' Chardonnay / Aligote, Burgundy, France NV
Chateau Bligny 'Brut Rose' Chardonnay / Pinot Noir, Champagne, France NV$18.00

White

Aviary Vineyards, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California 2018$12.00
Three Otters, Chardonnay, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2017$16.00
Fabio Motta 'Bolgheri Bianco' Vermentino / Viognier, Tuscany, Italy 2018$14.00
Domaine Des Justices, Sauvignon Blanc / Semillon, Bordeaux, France 2016$13.00
Black Cottage, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand 2019$12.00
Francois Crouchet 'Les Perrois' Sauvignon Blanc$18.00

Red

Revelry, Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Washington 2016$13.00
Domaine Tourbillon, Grenache / Carignan / Syrah, Rhone Valley, France 2017$15.00
Azul y Garanza 'Naturaleza Salvage' Garnacha, Navarra, Spain 2017$16.00
JP Marchand, Pinot Noir, Burgundy, France 2018$18.00
Lioco ' Indica' Carignan, Mendocino County, California 2018$16.00

What 605 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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AFoodLover
Houston
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Back in the saddle. Great flavors.
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2020
overall3food5service5ambience4
The food was, as always, absolutely over the top outstandingly delicious. The chef is world class. The service was also, as always, absolutely stupendous… Excellent in every way. However, we were seated next to a table with 2 male and female couples, the 2 men of which were absolutely obnoxious individuals, with no sense of socially acceptable behavior. They were loud and obnoxious, and were three sheets to the wind inebriated. It appears as though they arrived in a state of drunkenness. That being said, the noise level and foul language reminded me of my time spent in the locker room of a rugby team. They were actually yelling as though they were in a sports bar. And when I say yelling, I mean at the very top of their lungs. It was an unmatched experience of inappropriate behavior at a restaurant known for fine dining. We will, however, return to Riel. I realize times are tough, and that the restaurant needs to make money… However I would’ve expected at least a 25 to 35% reduction in our tab given that that management expressed concerns as we were leaving about the guests who were out of control. That being said, there was no remuneration for our suffering. And suffering it was! As a word of advice to Reil management, I would suggest disciplining your guests when they are causing a social disturbance. If their parents did not teach them respect, then it is our responsibility as business owners and members of the community to put people in their place when it’s called for. It’s called social responsibility.
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GraceG
Houston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 31, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an amazing meal! The food and cocktails were outstanding.
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 30, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and great service!!
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Motown
Houston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Back open and still superb! Try everything!
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RossG
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 15, 2020
overall4food5service4ambience4
Four of us found the food outstanding. Only blemish was needing to wait fo 45 minutes for our booked table. However, recommend the restaurant for its great variety of food.
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MarianaV
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing, the place was a little noisy but overall had a wonderful experience
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johny
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love the food, staff and ambience!
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AnnW
Houston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely ambiance, warm and friendly personnel, interesting and delicious food choices.
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time going to riel and it was delicious
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RobertS
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place off the beaten path in a cute neighborhood.
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JamesH
Kent
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went here for my girlfriend’s birthday as a party of 4. Despite a reservation we had to wait over an hour to get a table. This seemed to be because people were late to earlier reservations and then were not leaving. We were pretty unhappy especially since it did alter the plans for the later part of the evening. Anyways, the Riel team did make it right by giving us our whole meal and drinks for free and a gift card for my girlfriend’s birthday. As usual outstanding food and service.
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AndrewL
Austin
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful, creative menu with fresh ingredients. We loved everything including the cocktails, oysters, tempura cauliflower, empanadas, pork belly and hangar steak. Wonderful place to celebrate my wife's birthday.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall3food3service5ambience3
Food was average at best
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall3food5service3ambience5
Food was amazing but it was really cold in the space. Also we ordered coffee and asked for the dessert menu but they never came. We sat for a long time waiting with no one circling back. It was odd. After a while we Got our check and decided to go elsewhere for dessert. That was super disappointing given we returned because our first time there the service was exceptional
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JasonA
Houston
96 reviews
vip
5.0
96 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing as always. The food is always delicious and the cocktails were spot on. I never have a bad time here!
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KathrynB
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
The evening started at the bar with cocktails that really set the stage for a great evening. The maple Old Fashioned was outstanding, as was the extensive whisky collection. Dinner was sharable and again, great. We had the cornbread with jelly (sounds basic, but really delicious), the Borscht soup, and the amazing porkbelly. The main courses were made up of the airline chicken and the outstanding steak, that was so perfectly seared we are still talking about it. Dessert was the chocolate cake with popcorn (weird but fantastic). The service was lovely, and the only critic was that it was loud, cue to the lack of carpet on the floors. I know this is a modern approach, but a quiet ambience would have made this place perfect.
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Ztraveler
Houston
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
First time dining at Riel. We had the bone marrow and the mushroom empanadas to start. All I can say is yum! After that we had the tempura cauliflower and finally the fish of the day which was snapper. It was perfectly prepared and very tasty. We'll be back. Loved the vibe of the restaurant.
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BettyH
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall2food3service1ambience1
The hostess was unfriendly and dismissive. Despite making a reservation, we still had to wait half an hour to be seated. When we asked for an ETA, the hostess replied with, “How can I estimate how much longer people want to enjoy their meals?” The portions were ridiculously small and didn’t live up the quality the restaurant claims. It was a huge disappointment
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Pallavi
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The place was nice. Staff were welcoming. Food was super delicious! Loved it! Will definitely go again. They are baby friendly! :)
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Thomas
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall4food2service5ambience5
It was way too expensive for the amount of food you get, and the eggplant sauce sort of tasted like chef boyardee quality
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HoustonFoodie
San Francisco
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2020
overall5food4service4ambience5
While the food was delicious, it was because it was either fried or soaked in butter. I would love to see them become more creative and use spice and healthy fats to expand what they offer
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Drew
San Antonio
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food/ service could not have been any better. Shout out to Derek.
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Evita
Houston
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, great ambiance.
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johnk
London
24 reviews
vip
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2020
overall4food5service5ambience4
We were greeted and seated promptly. The menu is not extensive but it's all very good. Our server, Derrick was someone who we knew from the late, great "The Pass" restaurant. He's great. Knowledgeable and quietly confident in his recommendations. We had a wonderful meal.
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MM15
Houston
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
We have been to Riel a few times now, and really enjoy the food. Consistently good. We invited our friends to join us, and they agreed the food was excellent. The eggplant dish with Soba noodles is truly differentiated and amazing, and many folks all say they hope this dish stays on the menu forever. The hanger steak and mushroom empanadas are also very good. The only items we didn't love was the icebox chocolate cake, but the other desserts we tried were good.
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amhr
Houston
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely loved our meal and the recommendations from the staff. However the noise level is very loud, which makes it hard to have a conversation, even for a table of two. Acoustics are not great, low warehouse type ceilings, concrete floors, therefore, no sound buffers. But food was outstanding!
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Mitchele
Houston
15 reviews
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2020
overall3food3service4ambience4
The food that arrived was cold did inform the server and she comped one dessert .
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Mili
Houston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
LOVE IT HERE!!!!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Waitstaff was really excellent. The food was top notch and different, so that made it a wonderful experience. We hope to return again.
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Bo18
Houston
11 reviews
vip
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2020
overall2food4service2ambience5
It is a good restaurant but not exceptional. Food was very good. One issue I have is that their website says they have a happy hour during the time I was there however when I asked about it, the response was that they don’t have it.
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WorkingLunch
Houston
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious and imaginative menu. A very kind and generous server. We will be back! #pierogisforever
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thepartygoat
Houston
19 reviews
vip
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2020
overall3food3service4ambience3
A little disappointed in the portion sizes. And the food lacked flavor.
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JohnR
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Anniversary
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Christopher
Houston
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great eats! Excellent service.
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KrisH
Houston
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Highly recommend Riel Restaurant to anyone looking for great food with an update atmosphere. Everything we ate was delicious - empanadas, oysters, and redfish. We will definitely go back soon.
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Frank
Houston
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience3
Great food and service, but due to size of restaurant and maximum tables, it was hard to visit with friends during dinner. Food was inventive and served perfectly. We will definitely go again.
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Paige
Houston
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love, love, love Riel!! One of our go to spots!
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BPC07
Houston
22 reviews
vip
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2020
overall4food3service5ambience4
Outstanding Service and appetizers were delicious with the exception of briskets(big turnoff)... again outstanding service all the way around but felt menu wasn’t deep enough and needed more Main Entre variety.
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Cipriano
Denver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is consistently good. Service is friendly without being obtrusive.
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1927 Fairview St, Houston, TX 77019

Additional information

Cross street
Woodhead
Neighborhood
Texas
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Steak, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private lot and Street parking available
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Ryan Lachaine
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.rielhtx.com/
Phone number
(832) 831-9109
Catering
Ryan and his team are available to bring Riel's Globally Inspired Gulf Coast Cuisine directly to you for intimate gatherings. For more information, please contact us at info@rielhouston.com.
Private party facilities
Riel Restaurant is available for complete restaurant buyouts for dinner. We are also available to host private luncheons upon request. Ryan and his team will customize a menu to cater to your needs. For more information, please contact vanessa@rielhouston.com.
Private party contact
Vanessa Alba: (832) 831-9109

Riel Restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

Order delivery or takeout

Options

Additional information

Cold

Market Oysters$16.00

Market Crudo

Gem Wedge Salad$13.00

Fried Rice$16.00

Hot

Tempura Cauliflower$15.00

Bannock$12.00

Bone Marrow$18.00

Mushroom Empanadas$13.00

Corn Gnocchi$16.00

Cabbage Rolls$15.00

Main

Grilled Eggplant$22.00

Hanger Steak$19.00

MKT Fish$28.00

Maple Porkloin$24.00

Crawfish Pasta$24.00

Tamarind BBQ Snow Crab$28.00

Indulge

Oysters Moscow

Caviar Service$140.00

44 Farms Bone-In Ribeye

Sides

Market Vegetable$12.00

Pierogies$12.00

Truffle & Caviar Pierogies$26.00

Drinks

Signature Cocktails

Say My Name

So Fresh, So Clean

Maple Old Fashioned

Disko Cowboy

My Mind's Playing Tricks on Me

Classic Cocktails

Trinidad Sour

Dark and Stormy

Corpse Reviver #2

Aperol Spritz

Beer

Deschutes Mirror Pond, Pale Ale, 5%

Lone Star Tall Boy, American Lager, 4.65%

Hans'pils, German Style Pilsner, 5.3%

Live Oak Hefeweizen, Austin Pilsner, 4.7%

Coop Ale Works 'F5', IPA, 7.1%

Nightcap

Amaro Nonino$12.00

Montenegro$8.00

Pineto, Brachetto 2017$8.00

Fonseca, 10 year, Tawny Port$10.00

Fonseca, 20 year, Tawny Port$15.00

Fonseca Bin No27 Port$10.00

Chateau Les Justices, Sauternes 2015$12.00

Lustau 'Los Arcos' Amontillado, Sherry$10.00

Villa Oeiras 15 year, Carcavelos$12.00

Bubbles

Prosecco NV$10.00

Clos Pons 'Flocs Reserva' Cava, Catalonia, Spain NV$12.00

Jean-Philippe Marchand 'Cremant' Chardonnay / Aligote, Burgundy, France NV

Chateau Bligny 'Brut Rose' Chardonnay / Pinot Noir, Champagne, France NV$18.00

White

Aviary Vineyards, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California 2018$12.00

Three Otters, Chardonnay, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2017$16.00

Fabio Motta 'Bolgheri Bianco' Vermentino / Viognier, Tuscany, Italy 2018$14.00

Domaine Des Justices, Sauvignon Blanc / Semillon, Bordeaux, France 2016$13.00

Black Cottage, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand 2019$12.00

Francois Crouchet 'Les Perrois' Sauvignon Blanc$18.00

Red

Revelry, Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Washington 2016$13.00

Domaine Tourbillon, Grenache / Carignan / Syrah, Rhone Valley, France 2017$15.00

Azul y Garanza 'Naturaleza Salvage' Garnacha, Navarra, Spain 2017$16.00

JP Marchand, Pinot Noir, Burgundy, France 2018$18.00

Lioco ' Indica' Carignan, Mendocino County, California 2018$16.00

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