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2736 Virginia St. Houston, TX 77098

713-520-5666

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Cuisine(s): Cafe, European, French

Hours: Monday: Lunch 11:30-2:00 & Dinner 6:00-9:00. Tuesday-Saturday: Lunch 11:30-2:00 & Dinner 6:00-10:30
Features: Delivery, Private Party

Entertainment: Live Entertainment

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Upcoming Events: Welcome Back, Brownstone Cafe and An Historic Pub Crawl

By Katharine Shilcutt | Fri, August 5, 2011

Ghost hunters and professional drinkers, you'll want to sign up for tonight's Historic Pub Crawl starting at the Lancaster Hotel. The tour will take you through five area pubs (with half-off happy hou... More »
Three's Not a Crowd

By Paul Galvani | Thu, May 12, 2005

There's just one problem with the lobster ravioli appetizer ($9) at the Brownstone (2736 Virginia, 713-520-5666): There are only three of them. So if you have a party of four, someone's gonna be disappointed. Three large triangles of pasta, so thi... More »
Wellington Wins

By Marene Gustin | Thu, December 16, 2004

At last fall has arrived, and appetites have turned to heartier, holiday-style fare. For a real old-time feast, we suggest that favorite of former president Nixon, beef Wellington. At The Brownstone (2736 Virginia, 713-520-5666), the beef Wellingt... More »
Sex Among the Armoires, Part II

By Margaret L. Briggs | Thu, June 17, 1999

Screeching Halt at Staccato You may recall our recent titillating tale of an over-the-top display of public, ahem, affection ["Sex Among the Armoires," June 3] at The Brownstone [2736 Virginia, (713)520-5666]. Fellow diners seated ringside told... More »
New World Order

By Kelley Blewster | Thu, June 27, 1996

To all outward appearances, the Brownstone is among the last of a dying breed: opulently decorated, overstuffed with Old World heirlooms, it looks like it was furnished half a century ago by a wealthy matriarch. One might expect the kitchen to be ... More »

Main Menu

Dinner Appetizers

$13.00

Brownstone Smoked Salmon
traditional condiments

$19.00

Chef's Preparation of Foie Gras
seared duck liver in a variety of preparations

$14.00

Vol-Au-Vent Escargot
smothered with garlic shallot butter

$18.00

Texas Style Carpaccio
thinly sliced tenderloin, poblano, red onion, parsley salad

$11.00

Signature Brownstone Crabcake
crisp creole-style cakes, artichoke ragout, tomato beurre blanc

$10.00

Lobster Ravioli
tender pasta in lobster cream

Dinner House Traditional Salads

$8.00

Caesar Salad
fresh herbed crostini, shaved parmesan

$8.00

Baby Field Greens Salad
green apple, candied walnuts, gorgonzola

$10.00

Beefsteak Tomato Mozzarella Salad
buffalo mozzarella, basil vinaigrette

$8.00

Iceberg Wedge Salad
carrots, scallions, romano tomatoes, blue cheese dressing

Dinner Healthy Heart Salads

$19.00

Smoked Pecan Chicken Salad
fresh fruit, baby spinach with honey mustard dressing, pinapple mandarin mousse

$19.00

Texas Blue Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Salad
golden crisp shrimp, cilantro honey vinaigrette

$8.00

Our Original Seafood Gumbo
shrimp, jumbo crab, crawfish, okra

$8.00

Lobster Bisque
traditionally creamy with fresh lobster

Chilled Cucumber

Dinner Entrees

$19.00

Creole Seafood Pasta
tender lobster, andouille sausage, gulf shrimp

$19.00

Key West Shrimp
pan seared shrimp, almond rice over fresh oranges and arugula

$32.00

Pecan Crusted Seabass
roasted corn risotto, poblano drizzle

$26.00

The Brownstone Crabcakes
homemade crabcakes, roasted sundried tomato sauce

$21.00

Pan Seared Trout
savory mushroom bread pudding, artichoke beurre noisette

$28.00

Herb Crusted Salmon
sauteed arugula, gorgonzola roasted potatoes, dill caper beurre blanc

$19.00

Grilled Chicken Brie
stuffed with brie, apple calvados sauce

$19.00

Mozzarella Chicken Roulade
spinach and mozzarella, marsala mushroom reduction

$32.00

Mustard Crusted Rack of Lamb
leek and radicchio tart, balsamic glaze

$26.00

Veal Picatta
pasta primavera, lemon beurre blanc

$32.00

Blackened Cowboy Ribeye
herbed pommes frites, truffle butter

$28.00

Seared Muscovy Duck
celeriac au grattin, chive, duck confit and frisee salad, dried cherry glaze

$32.00

Black Angus Filet Mignon
herb roasted potatoes, sauteed hericots verts, marchand du vin

$68.00

Signature Chateaubriand for Two
classic bearnaise and marchand du vin sauces

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The Brownstone Cafe - CLOSED

2736 Virginia St. Houston, TX 77098

713-520-5666

Description

By Katharine Shilcutt | Fri, August 5, 2011

By Paul Galvani | Thu, May 12, 2005

By Marene Gustin | Thu, December 16, 2004

By Margaret L. Briggs | Thu, June 17, 1999

By Kelley Blewster | Thu, June 27, 1996