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705 E. 11th St. Houston, TX 77008

713-880-8691 

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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
Description

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
Greens & Small Bites
$6.00
$10.00
Zelko House
spring greens, carrot, cucumbers, feta, red onions, tomatoes, herb vinaigrette
$6.00
$10.00
Chopped Blue
romaine mix, blue cheese, bacon, red onions, apple & pecans
$8.00
Bruscetta
hummus, feta cheese, olives, 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
$12.00
Veggie Garden Pile
bibb lettuce, over a dozen different vegetables, scallions, artichoke hearts, mustard vinaigrette and garden thyme
$15.00
Seared Tuna Salad
rare ahi, cucumbers, carrots, parsnips, jicama, ponzu over pickled ginger slaw
$12.00
Candied Smoked Salmon
cold smoked & candied, fresh dill, caper aioli and rye toast.
Sandwiches
$12.00
Farmhouse Melt
apple bacon, center cut pork , texas tomatoes, arugula, havarti cheese & fries
$14.00
Southern & Slaw Sand
pulled pork braised with zb bbq sauce with scratch slaw & potato salad
$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
$14.00
Bah-hah Tacos
domestic ground lamb, toasted cumin, raita salad, flour tortillas, tomato, brazos valley feta & sweet plantains
$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
jumbo crab, frissee, diced tomato, green onion, sweet soy, thai chili sauce, crispy potato hay
$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
sautéed shrimp, bacon, white cheddar polenta, green onions, garlic & soy agave nectar
$18.00
St. Arnolds Short Ribs
braised in root beer with seasonal greens, cheddar polenta & fried leeks.
$26.00
Ribeye Naturally Raised
cab beef, seasonal vegetables, yukon mash potatoes & zb sauce
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
$8.00
Chocolate Mousse Cake
rich chocolate cake with velvety whipped chocolate
$7.00
Vanilla Tres Leches
traditional 3 types of milk, vanilla cake, light cream & spices
$7.00
Pumpkin Cheesecake
down-home style with a rich blend of cinnamon, sugar and caramel
$14.00
Cheese Plate
chef’s selection of local cheeses with texas honeycomb, baguette and seasonal fruit

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