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705 E. 11th St. Houston, TX 77008

713-880-8691 

http://www.zelkobistro.com  

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705 E. 11th St. Houston TX 77008

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  • American, Southern
    Sun 10am-9pm, Tue-Sat 11am-10pm
    $$ $$
  • All Major Credit Cards
    Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout
    Beer/Wine
  • Not Accepted
    Lot Available, Street
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The Houston Press gave Zelko Bistro the Best Comfort Food award in 2010 for good reason: This cozy converted house in the Heights offers everything comfort food should be. It's inexpensive, well-made, thoughtfully presented, delicious food from childhood served with a warm smile. Zelko Bistro also happens to serve one of the finest burgers anywhere, The Boss Burger, and desserts you thought you'd never find on a chef-driven restaurant's menu: funnel cake and banana splits. An elegantly constructed wine and beer list with seriously affordable prices and a hidden garden-style patio make this one of the best bets in town for a wonderful meal on all fronts.








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  • 2011 | Best Restaurant Wine List

    In keeping with its casual, neighborhood vibe, Zelko Bistro has always prided itself on offering unusual yet highly affordable bottles of wine. But chef and owner Jamie Zelko takes it one step further with a large section that's entirely devoted to vintages from women-owned-and-run wineries. It's her way of paying it forward to other females in the male-dominated food and beverage industry, as well as a way of allowing customers to experience new wines and broaden their own horizons. More »

  • 2011 | Best French Fries

    Jamie Zelko was originally the executive chef at Bistro Lancaster before opening her own namesake restaurant in the Heights. Featured on the Food Network earlier this year, Zelko Bistro serves Southern comfort food with a gourmet twist. Each bite of Zelko's parmesan truffle fries is delicate and delicious. The potatoes are cut shoestring-thin and then fried to a golden perfection before being topped with truffle oil and freshly grated parmesan cheese. The truffle oil and parmesan flavors are... More »

  • 2010 | Best Comfort Food Restaurant

    Located in an airy little house in the Heights, the newly minted Zelko Bistro has taken a concept we readily adore -- comfort food -- and added an upmarket spin. Are you one of those naysayers who think comfort food and white linen don't jibe? Fried chicken breaded with Cap'n Crunch, an outstanding Reuben and the city's best fried green tomatoes will have you thinking otherwise. Chef Jamie Zelko seems to know that reputable meatloaf is essential if comfort food's your game. Cooked... More »

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Main Menu
Green And Small Bites
$12.00
Harvest Lox Zelkovitch
dried tart cherries apple smoked salmon, toasted pecans, shallots, seasonal green leaf & citrus emulsion
$16.00
Seared Asian & Greens
ethically responsible caught tuna, cucumbers, carrots, parsnips, jicama, ponzu over pickled ginger slaw
$8.00
Bruscetta
hummus, brazos valley feta, olives, roasted red peppers, shallots, basil, parsley & garlic
$6.00
Fried Pickles
served with our house ranch dressing. texas classic & punch for your mouth
$10.00
Chicken Samosas
toasted cumin, ground range chicken, ginger, tamarind, sweet onions & cilantro-mint yogurt
$6.00
$10.00
Zelko House
spring greens, carrot, cucumbers, feta, red onions, tomatoes, herb vinaigrette
$6.00
$10.00
Chopped Bleu
romaine mix, brazos valley bleu cheese, bacon, red onions, apples & pecans
Sandwich
$12.00
The Bishop
harvesters multigrain, smoked ham, our raw-honey mustard, golden apple, gruyere cheese, humble grains, local greens & paired with leprechaun seasonal cider
$14.00
The Abbey Melt
cristo style, roasted chicken, havarti cheese, nuski bacon, arugula & olive mayo
$12.00
The Reuben
cured corned beef, swiss, house sauerkraut, russian dressing, tomatoes, rye bread and house fries
$12.00
The ‘boss’ Burger
cheddar, lettuce, caramelized onions, bacon, tomato, pickles, dijonaise on brioche w fries.
Main Stage
$15.00
Pork Chop Soy-ethics
bone-in cut, soy-hoisin lacquer, creamed sweet potatoes, charred bok choy & roasted chinese five-spice
$12.00
Fish Tacos
with cilantro mayo, lettuce, tomato-pineapple salsa, queso fresco & sweet plantains
$15.00
Captin’s Chicken
farm chicken breast, soaked in yogurt/buttermilk overnight, yukon mash, green beans, shallot jam and pea shoots.
$15.00
Blue Crab Cake
umbo crab, frissee, diced tomato, green onion, sweet soy, thai chili sauce, crispy potato hay wine pair: fritz chardonnay, russian river valley
$12.00
Bolognese Bowl
umbo crab, frissee, diced tomato, green onion, sweet soy, thai chili sauce, crispy potato hay wine pair: fritz chardonnay, russian river valley
$12.00
Bolognese Bowl
spaghetti tossed in sweet meat sauce, fresh basil, rubbed garlic toast and fresh mozzarella
$14.00
Farm Chicken
naturally raised supreme with 3-grain salad, arugula & infused herb oil
$15.00
Corned Beef & Cabbage
cured brisket, house-made apple compote, seasonal cabbage, local greens & root veg
 
Seasonal Market Catch
with tomato and pineapple compote, asparagus on bed of arugula salad
$15.00
Zb Meatloaf
with yukon mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach & sweet tomato compote “cooked in a can”to render the flavor...featured on food network’s meat & potatoes
$18.00
Slow-baked Salmon
our farm raised filet with grilled fennel, garlic spinach and a meyer lemon aioli
$16.00
The Shrimp & Grits
autéed shrimp, bacon, white cheddar polenta, green onions, garlic & soy agave nectar
$18.00
St. Arnolds Short Ribs
$26.00
Ribeye Naturally Raised
cab beef, seasonal vegetables, yukon mash potatoes & zb sauce wine pair: pulenta malbec -argentina
Desserts
$6.00
Funnel Cake
with berries, chef’s carnival favorite
$7.00
Lemon Icebox
a light combination of fresh lemon , triple cream, lemon zest and graham cracker crust...the perfect little bite of something sweet!
$7.00
Texas Strawberry Cream Cake
everyone loves white wedding cake, served with vanilla cream, toasted coconut and texas strawberries
$8.00
Vintage Banana Split
classic strawberry, chocolate and vanilla hagen daas with strawberry and pineapple compote, whipped cream & nuts, in vintage depression glass
$8.00
The Rocky Road
chocolate brownie, pecans, chocolate ganache, nut crumble, toasted marshmallow
$7.00
Macerated Fruit
seasonal berries and fruit that has marinated in brandy, unrefined sugar and garden mint
$7.00
Vanilla Tres Leches
traditional 3 types of milk, vanilla cake, light cream & spices
$14.00
Cheese Plate
chef’s selection of local cheeses with texas honeycomb, baguette, seasonal fruit and hello zelko honeycomb

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