traditional provence style dip of creamy salt cod & potatoes with croutons
Mussels
$17.95
steamed in white wine with shallots, butter & garlic
Cheese Fondue
$15.95
a creamy melted cheese dip with Camembert, sauteed fingerlings and croutons for dippping
Fried Oysters
$15.95
with tomato relish and thai spiced remoulade
Steak Tartare
$21.95
chopped seasoned fresh beef tenderloin with grilled croutons and a quail egg
Dinner - Main Plates
We Gladly
Serve Our
(nearly) Famous
historic
Tap Water
Upon Request
Rotisserie Chicken
$26.95
tender roasted chicken with sauteed vegetables, poultry broth and potatoes
Steak Frites
$39.95
bistro classic of grilled skirt steak with parmesan -truffled fries, mixed lettuces & btb steak sauce
Meatloaf
$25.95
homemade meatloaf with mushroom gravy, smashed potatoes & green beans
Duck a l'Orange
$39.95
slow cooked duck leg with seared duck breast in a classic orange glaze with potatoes and tiny French green beans
Chicken & Mushroom Crepes
$26.95
baked crepes filled with creamed chicken & mushrooms, herbs de provence topped with pencil asparagus and parmesan cheese
Blackened Salmon
$28.95
over a Mediterranean salad with green beans, potatoes, eggs, olives & more
Sauteed Calves Liver
$26.95
smothered in sauteed shiitakes, smoked bacon & onions with sauteed asparagus, a marsala reduction and smashed yukon gold potatoes
Mac & Cheese
$22.95
rich baked gratin of penne pasta with sauteed vegetables and edwards country ham
Hamburger
$18.95
smoked bacon, american cheese & fried egg on a toasted bun with french fries
Veal Blanquette
$36.95
slow cooked veal in a rich Morel cream sauce with pearl onion, carrots and fingerling potatoes
Lamb Shank
$39.95
slow braised shank with a red wine/apricot glaze over smashed potatoes and vegetables.
Roasted Cod
$29.95
on creamed corn and stone ground grits with seared asparagus and a sprinkling of country ham
Choucroute Garni
$27.95
savory sauerkraut with braised pork, veal sausage, bratwurst, hand tied frankfurter and whole grain mustard
Breakfast - Main Plates
Breakfast Omelette
$15.95
omelette of black forest ham, mushrooms & swiss cheese with smoked bacon & toasted baguette.
Corned Beef Hash
$16.95
with two eggs and a toasted baguette
Breakfast Platter
$17.95
two eggs, link sausage, virginia ham biscuit, potato cake & stone ground grits
Parisian Breakfast Plate
$15.95
wedge of brie, toasted baguette, apricot preserves & sliced Rosette de Lyon sausage
French Toast
$14.95
hand battered breakfast bread with Virginia maple syrup and smoked bacon
Steak & Eggs
$39.95
grilled NY strip with two eggs, crispy and BTB sauce
Steel-Cut Oatmeal
$8.95
with brown sugar & dried fruit OR bacon & cheddar cheese
Smoothie Bowl
$8.95
pureed fruit with oat milk, shredded coconut, house-made granola and fresh berries
Breakfast - Lighter Fare
Brunch Plates - Eggs & More
French Toast
$14.95
griddled egg battered breakfast bread with smoked bacon & warm maple syrup
Omelette
$15.95
with Black Forest ham, mushrooms and swiss cheese
Corned Beef Hash
$18.95
with potatoes, onions, fresh herbs and two fried eggs - with a side of Hollandaise
Truffled Eggs
$18.95
poached eggs in black truffle cream with sauteed asparagus and toasted baguette
Brunch - Boulangerie
Breakfast Pastry
Blueberry Muffin
$4.95
moist, rich muffin loaded with berries
Housemade "Cruffin"
$4.95
a light and flaky cinnamon raisin muffin made with croissant dough
Brunch - Weekend Starters
Bloody Mary
Mimosas
traditional, passion fruit, tangerine, blue talon style, bellini
Caipirinha
Blue Talon Cocktail
Planters Punch
Champagne Cocktail
Dinner - Salad Plates
Field Green Salad
$10.95
local manakintowne farm field greens with aged sherry/parmesan vinaigrette
Grilled Asparagus Salad
$15.95
a selection of vinaigrette dressed field greens with lightly grilled pencil asparagus, a toasted brie crouton, smoked bacon lardons and a soft poached egg
Chopped Salad
$16.95
finely chopped lettuce with ricotta salata, diced egg, julienned ham & salami, tomato, bacon and spiced nuts
Nicoise Salad
$22.95
entree salad of grilled, flaked tuna over mixed greens with anchovies, tomatoes, boiled potatoes, green beans, marinated artichoke hearts and a hard boiled egg
Pulled Chicken Caesar Salad
$15.95
classic Caesar salad with pulled chicken, homemade brioche croutons, thinly sliced red onion & tomato
Dinner - Plates Of The Day
Monday - Curry Goat
$34.95
slow cooked goat in a savory yellow island curry with rice
Thursday - Chicken Basquaise
$31.95
tender chicken braised in our savory Basque sauce and served with a toasted baguette
Friday - Barbequed Shrimp
$39.95
large shrimp stuffed with mozzarella, wrapped in bacon, brushed in BBQ sauce and grilled. Served with truffled rice and asparagus.
Saturday - Beef Short Rib
$39.95
boneless rib cooked sous-vide for 36 hours and served in a red wine/apricot reduction with mashed potatoes and vegetables, topped with gremolata
Sunday - Roasted Scallops
$39.95
six jumbo scallops seared and roasted with sherry butter
Dessert Plates
Chocolate Mousse
$9.95
traditionally rich bistro classic dessert
Hazelnut Ricotta Chocolate Tart
$9.95
hazelnut crusted tart with rich chocolate & ricotta filling, with a cappuccino pots de creme
Basque Gateau
$9.95
vanilla cream tart with blackberry preserves
Creme Brulee
$9.95
vanilla custard with caramelized sugar
Chocolate Noisette
$9.95
sliced chilled terrine of chocolate flourless cake layered with ganache over amaretto sabayon
Burnt Sugar Ice Cream
$9.95
chef says, greatest ice cream in the world (?!)
Homemade Ice Cream/sorbet
$9.95
ask about todays flavors
Brandies - Cognac
Delemain Xo - Pale & Dry
Ferrand, Selection Des Anges
Remy Martin Vsop
Courvoisier Vsop
Hine VSOP
Brandies - Armagnac
Cles Des Ducs Vsop
Larresingle VSOP
Larresingle XO
Tenareze Hors Dage
Brandies - More Brandies
Calvados, "Hors d'Age" Dupont
Calvados, Vieille Reserve Busnel
Calvados, Cocquerel VSOP
Marc, Hospices De Beaune
Eau De Vie Framboise
Eau De Vie Kirsch
Eau De Vie Mirabelle
Eau De Vie Poire William
$12.00
Dessert Wines - Port
Super Ruby Reserve
10 Yr Tawny
20 Yr Tawny
Late Botteld Vintage Port
Dessert Wines - Late Harvest
Muscat De Beaumes De Venise
Sauternes, Ch. Les Tuilleries
Late Harvest Zinfandel - Dashe Winery
Jurancon, Osmin
Muscat essencia, Quady
Dessert Wines - Madeira
5 Yr Reserve
10 Yr Malmsey
Terrantez (80 Yr)
Rainwater Madeira
the everyday standard - sets the tone for the end of a meal!
10 yr Sercial
Traditional Digestifs - Herbal
Benedictine & Brandy
Chartreuse - Yellow & Green
Drambuie
Fernet Branca
Ramazotti Amaro
Elisir, Dr. Roux
Traditional Digestifs - Licorice
Ricard Anise 45
Pernod Pastis
Prado Pastis
Absente
Sambuca Ramazotti
Galliano
Classic Liqueurs
Mandarin Napoleon
Amaretto Luxardo
Cointreau
Noyau De Poissy (apricot)
Baileys Irish Cream
Chambord
Frangelico
Herbsaint
Godiva - White Or Dark
Belle Paire (pear - Lighter)
Belle De Brillet (pear - Richer)
Absinthe
Long Denied To Consumers
On This Side Of The Atlantic,
This Storied Digestif Is Once Again
The Perfect Way To End An Evening
- Or Is Is Just Beginning?
Lucid
$13.95
uber contemporary - french
Absente
$13.95
smoother - provence
Kubler
$13.95
paler and a little lighter - swiss
Grand Absente
$13.95
150 yr old recipe - french
Pernod Absinthe
$13.95
the original
Drinks
French Press Coffee
individually brewed pot of rich, dark roast smooth illy.
each pot serves approximately two cups of coffee,
so you could share.
Per Pot$6.95
French Mocha
$8.00
one part hot chocolate: one part, espresso, one part cognac
three parts fantastic!
More Than Coffee
Signature Coffees Made With Illy Espresso
& Cappuccino Froth
Blue Talon Coffee
$9.00
benedictine & illy espresso liqueur
Scottish Coffee
$9.00
dewars white label, drambuie & kahlua
Decadence Coffee
$9.00
godiva chocolate liqueur
& frangelico
For Our Guests 12 & Under
Bar
Blue Talon Cocktail
super secret blend of exotic juices,
fresh fruit, texas vodka & galliano
all in a tall frosty glass
Bronx Cocktail
bombay gin with white & red vermouth
and fresh squeezed orange juice
20th Century Cocktail
the most famous train in the world
1930s sophisticated blend of bombay,
lillet blonde, lemon and hint of cacao
Sazerac
classic new orleans cocktail
with rye whiskey, a hint of pastis
& peychauds louisianna bitters
Brown Derby
old forester bourbon, fresh grapefruit,
and clover honey syrup in
a chilled martini glass
Sidecar
classic combination of aged cognac,
cointreau and fresh lemon
served in a chilled martini glass
Serengeti
dry gin, squeezed lemon, fresh basil,
french ginger liqueur
and just a kiss of brown sugar
Between The Sheets
blend of dark rum, orange liqueur
and brandy shaken with fresh lemon
served in a traditional footed glass
Blue Talon Bistro offers a rare restaurant combination of casual comfort and quality that makes both newcomers and regulars feel completely at ease.
With a focus on "serious comfort food," the menu features traditional favorites and original creations from Chef David Everett that demonstrate both his renowned culinary talent and his insight into modern dining.
With our new menus, frequent Specials and great Plates of the Day, doesn't it just make sense to let us cook breakfast, lunch or dinner for you today? Bistros are all about casual, neighborhood charm, and that's exactly what we want you to enjoy!
And, if you're already downtown in the morning but don't necessarily have the time to sit down for a full breakfast, don't miss out on the World's Best Coffee and fresh baked croissants, coffee cake and morning pastries - from 8 a.m 'til 11 a.m. daily!
Start your day off right!