Bistrot Royal - Permanently Closed

Dinner

Starters and Shareable

• Gougères6,00 $

• Oysters on the half shell*

  Raised by Dragon Creek (Montross VA)

  • (6)12,00 $
  • (12)21,00 $

• Galette de pain9,00 $

  Michelle's daily flat bread

• Charcuteries

  Daily chef selections

  • 3 selections12,00 $
  • 5 selections22,00 $

• Artisanal Cheeses

  Tomme de Savoie: Firm cow's milk, Grayson: Washed rind cow's milk, Pave d'Affinois: Triple cream cow's milk, Midnight Moon: Firm goat's milk, Roquefort "Papillon": Sheep's milk blue

  • 3 pieces12,00 $
  • 5 pieces22,00 $

Appetizers & Small plates

• Rock shrimp beignets,9,00 $

  Served with preserved citrus aioli

• Frog "wings"9,00 $

  Fried frog legs tossed in spicy Espelette sauce, Roquefort cheese, salad of celeriac, carrots and baby arugula

• Terrine of Foie Gras,15,00 $

  Pain d'Epices, seasonal chutney, petite salad

• Moules au fenouil et poivrons12,00 $

  Mussels steamed in saffron-tomato broth with fennel, garlic, onions, fresh herbs

• Seared Foie Gras & roasted pears

  Figs & grapes, spice jus

  • 2oz17,00 $
  • 4oz26,00 $

• Tartare de filet de boeuf13,00 $

  *Hand-chopped Angus beef filet mignon, Dijon, Espelette, capers, shallots, anchovies, Quail egg, garlic coulis, toasted bread

• Seared Pork belly, cider sauce13,00 $

  Sweet potato gnocchi, apple, Brussels sprouts

Soup & Salads

• Soupe du Jour9,00 $

  Daily Soup

• Roasted beets & squash with goat cheese11,00 $

  Toasted hazelnuts, arugula, walnut vinaigrette

• Salade Caesar9,00 $

  Romaine, Parmesan, croutons, 60º chicken egg*, anchovies, preserved lemon vinaigrette

• Salade Wedge10,00 $

  Bib lettuce, crispy prosciutto, shaved pear Roquefort blue cheese dressing

Entrees

• Paella du Languedoc28,00 $

  Octopus, calamari and shrimp a la plancha over slow-baked rice with a saffron shellfish broth, fennel, tomato, pepper, mussels

• Saumon Béarnaise26,00 $

  *Grilled Norwegian Salmon filet, Béarnaise sauce, green lentils, lardons, roasted Brussels sprouts

• Noix de Saint-Jacques au Chorizo28,00 $

  *Virginia Shore Sea scallops, chorizo crumble Roasted squash risotto, roasted pepper coulis

• Filet Mignon, sauce Périgueux35,00 $

  *Pasture-raised Angus beef filet mignon, Truffle sauce, Pommes fondantes, roasted mushrooms, shallots, carrots, broccoli

• Cochon au cidre27,00 $

  Pork two ways: seared belly and braised cheeks, spiced cider jus, Sweet potato gnocchi, confit apple, roasted Brussels sprouts

• Cassoulet de Toulouse28,00 $

  Traditional twice-baked bean stew with braised lamb shoulder, duck confit and pork belly

• Magret de canard au poîvre29,00 $

  Pepper crusted*Moullard Duck breast, long pepper sauce, roasted pears, figs & grapes, celeriac puree

• Onglet a l'Echalote27,00 $

  *Charbroiled Angus hanger steak (8oz), Cabernet-shallot sauce, potato gratin, roasted mushrooms, shallots, carrots, broccoli

• Michelle's Meatloaf Burger19,00 $

  *Pasture-raised VA beef and Chapel Hill Veal, Bacon, BBQ sauce, roasted mushrooms, crispy onions. Pommes frites & watercress salad

Vegetables & sides dishes

• Roasted squash risotto9,00 $

• Sweet potato gnocchi, apple, sprouts9,00 $

• Roasted Brussels sprouts with lardons8,00 $

• Broccoli8,00 $

• Roasted mushrooms11,00 $

• Pommes Frites6,00 $

Menu Brasserie

Three Course Prix fixe $39, Wine Pairings $29. Menu only available Monday to Saturday. Not Available for Sharing

First Courses

• Soupe du jour

  Daily Soup

• Salade Caesar

  Romaine, Parmesan, croutons, 60º chicken egg*, anchovies, preserved lemon vinaigrette

• Terrine of Foie Gras

  Pain d'Epices, seasonal chutney, petite salad (Suppl. $5)

• Rock shrimp Beignets

  Preserved citrus aioli

Entrees

• Onglet a l'échalotte

  *Charbroiled Angus hanger steak, Cabernet shallot sauce, Potato gratin, roasted mushrooms, shallots, carrots, broccoli

• Saumon Béarnaise

  *Grilled Norwegian Salmon filet, Béarnaise sauce, green lentils, lardons, Brussels sprouts

• Filet Mignon, sauce Périgueux

  *Pasture-raised Angus beef filet mignon, Truffle sauce, Pommes fondantes, roasted mushrooms, shallots, carrots, broccoli(Suppl. $9)

• Moules au fenouil et poivrons, pommes frites"

  Mussels steamed in saffron-tomato broth with fennel, garlic, onions, fresh herbs

• Carnaroli risotto

  Roasted squash risotto

Dessert

• A la Carte Selection

Menu Gourmand

Select from four to six tasting size dishes. Last course must be cheese or dessert. Four-Course Tasting $49, pairings $39, Five -Course Tasting $59, pairings $44, Six - Course Tasting $69, pairings $49. Entire table must commit to the Menu Gourmand Menu not available on Sunday night. Not Available for Sharing

• Roasted beets & fall squash, creamy goat cheese

  Toasted hazelnuts, arugula, walnut vinaigrette

• Seared Foie Gras

  roasted pear Figs & grapes, spice jus

• Noix de Saint-Jacques au Chorizo

  Virginia Shore Sea scallop, chorizo crumble Roasted squash risotto, sage butter jus

• Paella du Languedoc

  Octopus, calamari and shrimp a la plancha, over slow-baked rice with a saffron shellfish broth, fennel, tomato, pepper

• Magret de canard au poîvre

  Peppercorn crusted Duck breast, long pepper sauce Roasted pears, figs & grapes, celeriac puree.

• Filet Mignon, sauce Périgueux

  *Pasture-raised Angus beef filet mignon, Truffle sauce, Pommes fondantes, roasted mushrooms, shallots, carrots, broccoli

• Artisanal cheese selection

  Figs, grapes, walnuts, fruit bread

• Dutch Apple

  Apples, pie crust, caramel sauce, oatmeal streusel, vanilla ice cream

• Valrhona Chocolate Espresso terrine**

  Cardamom ice cream, banana coulis, cocoa nib tuile

Brunch

Three Course Brunch Prix fixe $29. Includes one Appetizer or salad, one entrée and one dessert. Not Available for Sharing

Aperitifs

• La Femme d'Or8,00 $

  Cocchi americano, grapefruit juice, Byrrh

• Longchamps8,00 $

  Lillet blanc,Pernod,Peychaud's,lime,ginger beer

• Singin' in the Rain10,00 $

  Dolin dry, orange juice, amaretto, aperol

• Clermont Traveler11,00 $

  Bourbon, orange juice, tea, crème de peche

Starters

• Daily Soup9,00 $

• Charcuteries board12,00 $

• Trio of artisanal Cheeses12,00 $

• Rock shrimp beignets9,00 $

  Served with preserved citrus aioli

• Oysters on the half shell (6)12,00 $

• Oysters Rockefeller11,00 $

  Broiled oysters (3), spinach, Prosciutto, Hollandaise

• Roasted beets & fall squash11,00 $

  Creamy goat cheese, hazelnuts, arugula, walnut vinaigrette

• Salade Caesar9,00 $

  Romaine, Parmesan, croutons, 60º chicken egg*, anchovies, preserved lemon vinaigrette

Sides

• Bacon6,00 $

• Duck fat home fries7,00 $

• French Fries8,00 $

• Two fried eggs*6,00 $

Entrees

• Breakfast Parisien12,00 $

  Bacon, two fried eggs*, duck fat home fries, croissant

• Gauffres traditionnelles11,00 $

  Two classic Brussel-style waffles, Crème Chantilly, VA maple syrup

• Galette aux Oeufs13,00 $

  Michelle's flat bread topped with chorizo, fried egg, caramelized onions, crème fraiche, Comte, arugula

• Croissant au Jambon13,00 $

  Croissant, prosciutto, fried egg, brie cheese sauce. Watercress salad, duck fat home fries

• Eggs Chesapeake18,00 $

  Brioche, fresh lump crab cake, spinach, poached farm-fresh egg*, Hollandaise sauce, Watercress salad, duck fat home fries

• Petit Onglet a l'echalotte15,00 $

  *Creekstone Farm Angus hanger steak, cabernet-shallot sauce, pommes frites & watercress salad

• Meatloaf burger & egg*16,00 $

  *VA grass-fed Angus beef & Chapel Hill Veal, bacon, mushrooms, crispy onions, BBQ sauce, brioche, lettuce, topped one fried egg. Pommes frites and watercress salad

• Moules au fenouil et poivrons"14,00 $

  Mussels steamed in saffron-tomato broth with fennel, garlic, onions, fresh herbs. Served with Pommes Frites

• Poisson du Jour16,00 $

  Daily catch

Desserts

• Housemade granola6,00 $

  Seasonal fruits, Greek yogurt

• Cookies and Cream8,00 $

  House baked cookies and vanilla ice cream

• Bread pudding "du jour"8,00 $

  Served a la mode

• Ice creams or sorbets7,00 $

• Brownie Sundae8,00 $

  Vanilla ice cream, chocolate fudge sauce

Lunch

Le Dejeuner: Served Tuesday to Friday, from 11:30 to 2:30. Served until 4:00 at the bar. Three-course Prix fixe $29. Includes one First course, one entrée and one dessert

First Courses

• Daily Soup9,00 $

• Charcuteries board12,00 $

• Trio of artisanal Cheeses12,00 $

• Rock Shrimp beignets, preserved citrus aioli9,00 $

• Frog "wings"9,00 $

  Fried frog legs tossed in spicy Espelette sauce, Roquefort cheese, Salad of celeriac, carrots and baby arugula

• Tartare de filet de boeuf13,00 $

  *Hand-chopped Angus beef filet mignon, capers, shallots, Dijon, Espelette Anchovies, Quail egg, garlic coulis, toasted bread, petit salad

• Roasted beets & fall squash,11,00 $

  creamy goat cheese Toasted hazelnuts, arugula, walnut vinaigrette

• Salade Caesar9,00 $

  Romaine, Parmesan, croutons, 60º chicken egg*, anchovies, preserved lemon vinaigrette

Entrees

• Galette de pain13,00 $

  Michelle's daily flat bread

• Salade Caesar15,00 $

  with choice of grilled Steak, Salmon or Shrimp Romaine, Parmesan, croutons, 60º chicken egg*, anchovies, preserved lemon vinaigrette

• Plancha du Languedoc15,00 $

  Marinated shrimp, octopus and calamari cooked on the plancha, and served over salad of arugula, figs, oranges, olives and fennel, with balsamic vinaigrette

• Grilled Norwegian Salmon filet*16,00 $

  beurre rouge Green lentils, lardons, Brussels sprouts

• Moules au fenouil et poivrons13,00 $

  pommes frites Mussels steamed in saffron-tomato broth with fennel, garlic, onions, fresh herbs

• Crab Cake sandwich16,00 $

  pommes frites & watercress salad Fresh Lump crabmeat, brioche bun, preserved citrus aioli, arugula

• Petit Onglet a l'echalotte"15,00 $

  with pommes frites & watercress salad *Charbroiled Angus hanger steak (5oz), Cabernet-shallot sauce

• Michelle's Meatloaf Burger*15,00 $

  Pasture-raised VA beef and Chapel Hill Veal, bacon, roasted mushrooms, crispy onions, BBQ sauce. Pommes frites & watercress salad

• Fall squash risotto, roasted pepper coulis13,00 $

Dessert

A la Carte desserts

• Sweet Potato

  Sweet potato waffle, sweet potato butter, Buttered pecan ice cream, bourbon caramel

• Valrhona Chocolate Espresso terrine**

  Cardamom ice cream, banana coulis, cocoa nib tuile

• Fruit & Nuts

  Hazelnut Madeleine, honey roasted pear, pear sorbet, Bahibé chocolate crèmeux, hazelnut crunch

• Dutch Apple

  Apples, pie crust, caramel sauce, oatmeal streusel, vanilla ice cream

• Gâteau aux pignons**

  Pine nut rosemary cake, roasted grapes & figs, orange sauce, fig ice cream