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Bistro Lancaster
Jeff Balke 

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701 Texas Ave. Houston, TX 77002

713-228-9500 

http://www.thelancaster.com  

701 Texas Ave. Houston TX 77002

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  • New American
    Sun 7:30am-10pm, Mon-Fri 6:30am-10pm, Sat 7:30am-11pm
    $$$ $$$
  • All Major Credit Cards
    Private Party, Takeout
    Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Lunch
  • Full bar
    Accepted, Recommended
    Street, Valet
Description

With her ever-changing seasonal menus and inspired take on traditional fare, Bistro Lancaster is the best spot to grab a bite before a show or a drink right after. Located inside The Lancaster Hotel in downtown's Theater District, the bistro is the perfect spot to dine and then make it to the show on time. Stop by again to enjoy the bistro's cozy English-style bar, rated one of the top ten in the country by Food & Wine magazine.








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  • Bartender Chat: Dino of Bistro Lancaster

    Bartender Chat: Dino of Bistro Lancaster

    As of this Sunday, I'll be a Montrosian (?) again. For the past year, I've been living Downtown and have really loved every minute of it. I learned so much about my city, rode my bike and walked every... More »

  • Where the Wild Things Are

    Where the Wild Things Are

    The oh-so-proper Bistro Lancaster (701 Texas Avenue, 713-228-9502) lets loose on its dinner menu with the fricassee of wild mushrooms ($10), a festive dish of fresh, flavorful fungi simmered in red wine. Joining the trio of wild mushrooms are... More »

  • Warm the Soul

    Warm the Soul

    It's a gray, wintry day in old Houstontown. The problem is, the temperature is still in the 70s. How does one get into a proper holiday mood when the bespoke overcoat hangs forlorn in the closet and only an Aloha shirt is appropriate for daywear?... More »

  • Haute Spot

    Haute Spot

    It's a pleasant -- and all too rare -- surprise when a restaurant you'd written off acquires a new lease on life. Yet that is exactly what has come to pass at downtown's Lancaster Hotel, where talented young chef Louis Cressy is busy turning out... More »

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  • 2008 | Best Pre-/Post-Theater Dining

    With her ever-changing seasonal menus and inspired take on traditional fare, talented award-winning Executive Chef Jamie Zelko has revitalized Bistro Lancaster, once again making it the best spot to grab a bite before a show or a drink right after. Located inside The Lancaster Hotel in the Theater District, the bistro is the perfect spot to dine and then make it to the show on time. Servers know their clientele, and they expertly get time-pressed theatergoers in and out without seeming to... More »

  • 2003 | Best Pre- or Post-Theater Restaurant

    Dim the lights and let the show begin. The cast of characters in this cozy nook of The Lancaster Hotel ranges from the elegant to the occasionally eccentric. The richly hued set reflects the intimate, refined taste of a real Broadway in the heart of the Theater District. While the city shells out millions in tax breaks for hotel and restaurant newcomers, Bistro Lancaster is the proud experienced veteran from the lean years of downtown. The always efficient waitstaff serves up simple but... More »

Dinner Menu
Act I
$8.00
Bistro Salad
spring mix, baby arugula, tear drop tomatoes, ricotta salata and red wine vinaigrette
$9.00
Spinach Salad
baby spinach tossed with a pear vinaigrette topped with tear drop tomatoes, goat cheese crumbles, candied cashews and crispy prosciutto
$9.00
Lancaster Classic Caesar
hearts of romaine with fresh grated parmesan cheese, croutons and lemon zest
$12.00
Baked Oysters
oven-baked oysters on the half shell with gorgonzola cheese & parsley with a red pepper coulis
$8.00
Fried Calamari
delicately breaded and served with lancaster marinara
$15.00
Assorted Artisan Cheeses
$13.00
Hummus Dip
with grilled vegetables and pita bread
$16.00
Shrimp Cocktail
$6.00
$8.00
Roasted Tomato & Fennel Soup
$6.00
$8.00
Soup Of The Day
Act Ii
$22.00
Wild Mushroom Risotto
sautéed shiitake, oyster and crimini mushrooms finished with parmesan and truffle oil
$32.00
Seared Blue Crab Cakes
jumbo crab on frisee with diced tomato and green onion served with tuscan remoulade and sweet basil sauce with crispy, julienned yukon gold potatoes
$28.00
Fresh Corn Tamale & Shrimp
house-made, fresh corn tamale with 5 sautéed jumbo shrimp in a garlic cream sauce
$32.00
Tuscan Scallops
seared jumbo scallops served over a medley of gnocchi, crispy pancetta, sautéed arugula, mushrooms, tomatoes and shallots with a lobster emulsion
$32.00
Seared Sea Bass
haricot verts, baby carrots, julienned sweet peppers in a shrimp & saffron broth topped with crabmeat
$18.00
Lancaster Bacon Burger And Fries
certified angus beef, apple-smoked bacon, lettuce, vine-ripe tomatoes, sliced sweet onions, swiss cheese and house fries
$16.00
Texas Veggie Burger
made with organic vegetables and grains, romaine lettuce, vine-ripe tomatoes, sliced avocados, sweet onions, topped with swiss cheese and served with house fries
$28.00
Pan-seared Salmon Filet
sautéed baby spinach, sweet corn relish and fresh dill & mustard mayo
$22.00
Texas Chicken
pan-seared chicken, roasted summer vegetable medley, fingerling potatoes with a caper beurre blanc
$26.00
Grilled Pork Chop
roasted fingerling potatoes with braised fennel and an agrodolce mango glaze
$32.00
Grilled Beef Tenderloin
yukon gold mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus with a “natural” serrano ham cream sauce
Dessert
$8.00
Mocha Schiuma
layered chocolate dessert with flourless chocolate cake, decadent chocolate mousse and espresso cream
$8.00
Bread Pudding
with brandied dried cherries, fig confit & caramel sauce
$8.00
Dulce De Leche Banana Tart
handmade tart shell filled with dolce de leche, sliced bananas, walnuts and topped with fresh whipped cream
$8.00
Rose’s Key Lime Torte
garnished with raspberry compote and whipped cream
$8.00
Apple Crumble
classically served a la mode with a lancaster twist
$8.00
Seasonal Berries
selection of fresh berries topped with crème fraiche
$8.00
Peach Panna Cotta
indulgent italian cream dessert with fresh peach puree and a mint reduction
$8.00
Sorbet Assortment
mixed medley of natural fruit sorbets
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