420 PRINCE GEORGE ST • WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185
LIGHTER FARE
Yogurt & Homemade Granola . . . . . . . . $6.95
Wedge of Brie and Fresh Baked Croissant . . . . . . . . . .$6.95
Cereal with Milk or Yogurt . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . $3.95 / $5.95
Fresh Orange or Grapefruit Juice . . . . . . $4.50
Fresh Cut Fruit . . . . . . . . $5.95
BREAKFAST MAIN PLATES $11.95
BREAKFAST OMELETTE - Omelette* of Black Forest Ham, Cheddar & Parmesan Cheese with Smoked Bacon & Toasted Baguette. Topped with Basque Sauce
BELGIAN WAFFLE - Golden Waffle with Smoked Bacon, Sausage & Virginia Maple Syrup
BREAKFAST PLATTER - Two Eggs*, Link Sausage, Virginia Ham Biscuit, Peppered Bacon, Potato Cake, Toasted Baguette & Stone Ground Grits
CREAMED CHIPPED BEEF - Air Dried Beef in Savory Cream Sauce over Toasted Brioche (add 2 eggs* - $3)
EUROPEAN BREAKFAST PLATE - Wedge of Brie, Toasted Baguette & Sliced Rosette de Lyon Sausage
SMOKED SALMON - Fresh Baked Croissant, Sliced Red Onion, Tomato & Lettuce with Scottish Smoked Salmon* (served with capers and cream cheese)
SPICY EGGS -Two Poached Eggs* over Braised White Beans with Basque Sauce and Toasted Baguette
“TRUFFLED” EGGS ($15.95) - Two Poached Eggs* Baked in White & Black Truffle Cream with Seared Asparagus and Toasted Baguette
WARM OATMEAL ($6.95) with Brown Sugar, Light Cream & Dried Fruit
SIDE DISHES & BAKERY
Breakfast Quiche* $3.75
Va Ham Biscuit (lg) $3.50
Smoked Bacon or Sausage $3
Grits or Potato Cake $2
2 Eggs* $4
Wedge of Brie $4.50
Pain au Chocolat $3.95
Muffin $3.95
Coffee Cake $3.95
Croissant $3.95
Scone $3.95
Danish $3.95
STARTER PLATES
ESCARGOTS BOURGUIGNON - traditional marinated snails roasted in garlic butter with parsley $13.95
FRENCH ONION GRATINÉE - rich onion broth with fresh thyme & sherry topped with croutons, Swiss & Parmesan $8.95
WHITE BEAN & SAUSAGE SOUP - with garlic toast, persillade & crème fraîche $9.95
MUSSELS - fresh P.E.I. mussels* steamed in white wine with garlic, lemon, shallots, tomato, parsley & butter $12.95
GOAT CHEESE & TOMATO TART - with truffled arugula & tomato salad $10.95
CHEESE PLATE - three cheeses w/cider reduction, red grapes, walnuts, Granny Smith apples & croutons $13.95
BRANDADE - classic Provencal dish of salt cod, whipped potatoes, cream and truffle oil - with crispy croutons for dipping $9.95
MAIN PLATES
BLACKENED FISH REUBEN - spicy seafood version of a sandwich classic with Swiss cheese, cole slaw and house-made 1000 Island dressing on grilled rye bread $14.95
GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH - slow cooked chicken thighs finished on the grill with bacon, swiss cheese & kale slaw $13.95
MAC & CHEESE” - Cheddar & Parmesan cheese gratin made with penne pasta and a side of Edward’s Virginia ham $14.95
PRESSED FRENCH DIP - with caramelized onion, provolone, “au jus” dipping broth, horseradish & fries $14.95
SOUTHERN TARTINE - open faced baguette with pulled pork barbeque, tomatoes, Swiss cheese & black truffle cole slaw $14.95
“CROQUE MADAME” - classic French sandwich of ham & swiss, topped with a cream sauce and fried egg $14.95
OPEN-FACED POT ROAST SANDWICH - slow cooked beef over toasted brioche with a rich red wine sauce $15.95
OMELETTE - filled with marinated tomatoes, asparagus & fresh famers’ cheese, served with mixed greens $13.95
FRIED PORK SANDWICH - crispy pork loin on a toasted bun with kale slaw & hard boiled egg $15.95
SOUP & HALF SANDWICH - a cup of today’s soup and a half sandwich selected daily $12.95
CHICKEN & MUSHROOM CRÊPES - baked crêpes filled with creamed chicken, mushrooms & Herbs de Provence, topped with Parmesan cheese & served with field green salad $14.95
MEATLOAF SANDWICH - grilled meatloaf with BTB steak sauce & caramelized onions on a toasted roll $12.95
BUCATINI PASTA - with asparagus, sugar snap peas, garlic, tomatoes, grated Parmesan and pepper flakes $14.95
HAMBURGER - seared 8 oz. Black Angus burger with smoked bacon, cheese & a fried egg* on a toasted bun with shoestring French fries $14.95
MONDAY - FRIDAY 11AM - 4PM
SATURDAY - SUNDAY 11AM - 3PM
CHARCUTERIE
with whole grain mustard, horseradish & mostarda
COUNTRY STYLE PATÉ - House-Made Terrine with Grilled Bread $12.95
CLASSIC CHARCUTERIE PLATE - Daily Selection of Cured Meats & Sausages w/Cornichons $16.95
BUTCHER’S TASTING BOARD - Complete Selection of Cured Meats, Sausages and Patés (intended for 2 . . . or more!) $29.95
SALADS
FIELD GREEN SALAD - local Manakintowne Farm organic field greens with aged sherry/Parmesan vinaigrette $8.95
GRILLED ASPARAGUS SALAD* - a selection of vinaigrette dressed field greens with lightly grilled pencil asparagus, a toasted Brie crouton, smoked bacon lardons and a soft poached egg $11.95
SALMON CAKE SALAD - crispy seasoned fish cake served on a bed of mixed greens with cucumbers and tomatoes $14.95
CHOPPED SALAD - finely chopped lettuce with fresh farmer’s cheese, diced egg, julienned ham & salami, tomato, bacon & spiced nuts $13.95
FRESH CRAB SALAD - with pressed watermelon, hard boiled egg, cucumbers & tomatoes in a balsamic vinaigrette $15.95
NICOISE SALAD - entree salad of grilled, flaked tuna over mixed greens with anchovies, tomatoes, boiled potatoes, green beans, marinated artichoke hearts and a hard boiled egg $19.95
PULLED CHICKEN CAESAR - rotisserie roasted chicken tossed with Romaine lettuce, red onions, tomatoes, parmesan, toasted croutons and a Caesar style dressing $12.95
KIDS MENU
Kids can order any main plate at half portion, half price!
LUNCH DESSERTS
$5.95 EACH - FRESH PIE • BLACKBERRY COBBLER
$1.75 EACH - COOKIES • BROWNIES
$7.95 EACH - CHOCOLATE MOUSSE • CRÈME BRULÉE • ICE CREAM • SORBET
STARTER PLATES
WHITE BEAN AND SAUSAGE SOUP - with toasted garlic bread $9.95
FRENCH ONION SOUP GRATINÉE $8.95
ESCARGOTS BOURGUIGNON - traditional style with garlic & parsley $13.95
RACLETTE - classic melted Swiss Raclette cheese over potatoes with Rosette de Lyon sausage $10.95
FRENCH WINGS - crispy frog legs in spicy sauce with cumber salad $11.95
BRANDADE - traditional Provence style pot of creamy cod & potatoes with croutons $9.95
MUSSELS - steamed in white wine with shallots, butter, lemon, tomatoes & garlic $12.95
CRISPY SWEETBREADS - veal sweetbreads with torellini pasta & porcini mushrooms $13.95
CASSOULET “LOISEAU”- duck confit and Burgundy snails in a braise of white beans $11.95
GOAT CHEESE & TOMATO TART - with tomato salad & arugula $10.95
MAIN PLATES
ROTISSERIE CHICKEN - Tender Roasted Chicken with Sautéed Vegetables, Poultry Broth and PotatoeS $24.95
PAN SEARED SALMON* - Atlantic Salmon over Roasted Potatoes with Creamed Spinach, Parmesan & Diced Tomatoes $27.95
STEAK FRITES* - Bistro Classic of Grilled Skirt Steak with Parmesan -Truffled Fries, Mixed Lettuces & BTB Steak Sauce $29.95
BUCATINI PASTA - with Sugar Snap Peas, Asparagus, Tomato, Ground Duck, Herbs, Grated Parmesan & Pepper Flakes $24.95
PORK SCHNITZEL - Crispy Breaded Pork over Braised White Beans with Traditional Haricots Verts, Basil & Truffle Butter $28.95
MEATLOAF - Homemade Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy, Smashed Potatoes & Green Beans $21.95
CHEESE TORTELLINI* - Artisan Pasta with Sauteed Shrimp, Italian Cotto Ham, and Asparagus $27.95
BUTTER POACHED CHICKEN - Slow Cooked Chicken over Grilled Potatoes with Grilled Vegetables and Garlic Confit $26.95
SLOW COOKED POT ROAST - with Roasted Vegetables, Cippolini Onions, Finglering Potaotes and Savory Beef Broth $24.95
ROASTED SCALLOPS* - Cast Iron Roasted Ocean Scallops with “Forbidden” Black Rice and Lemon Beurre Blanc $29.95
CHICKEN & MUSHROOM CRÊPES - Baked Crêpes Filled with Herbs de Provence, Asparagus Tips & Parmesan Cheese $23.95
“MAC & CHEESE” - Rich Baked Gratin of Penne Pasta with Sautéed Vegetables and Edwards Country Ham $19.95
SAUTÉED CALVES LIVER - Smothered in Sautéed Shiitakes, Smoked Bacon & Onions with Sautéed Asparagus, a Marsala Reduction and Smashed Yukon Gold Potatoes $21.95
MONDAY - FRIDAY 5PM - 9PM
SATURDAY - SUNDAY 4PM - 9PM
CHARCUTERIE
with whole grain mustard, horseradish & mostarda
COUNTRY STYLE PATÉ - House-Made Terrine with Grilled Bread $12.95
CLASSIC CHARCUTERIE PLATE - Daily Selection of Cured Meats & Sausages w/Cornichons $16.95
BUTCHER’S TASTING BOARD - Complete Selection of Cured Meats, Sausages and Patés (intended for 2 . . . or more!) $29.95
SALADS
FIELD GREEN SALAD - local Manakintowne Farm organic field greens with aged sherry/Parmesan vinaigrette $8.95
GRILLED ASPARAGUS SALAD* - a selection of vinaigrette dressed field greens with lightly grilled pencil asparagus, a toasted Brie crouton, smoked bacon lardons and a soft poached egg $11.95
SALT COD FRITTERS - with Bibb lettuce, grilled vegetables, chive crème fraîche and a whole grain mustard vinaigrette $13.95
DUCK CONFIT SALAD - toasted pecans, crumbled blue cheese, duck confit, red grapes, caramelized onions, & diced tomatoes on mixed field greens with vinaigrette dressing $15.95
CHOPPED SALAD - finely chopped lettuce with fresh farmer’s cheese, diced egg, julienned ham & salami, tomato, bacon & spiced nuts $13.95
FRESH CRAB SALAD - with pressed watermelon, hard boiled egg, cucumbers & tomatoes in a balsamic vinaigrette $15.95
NICOISE SALAD - entree salad of grilled, flaked tuna over mixed greens with anchovies, tomatoes, boiled potatoes, green beans, marinated artichoke hearts and a hard boiled egg $19.95
BURGER $14.95
Smoked Bacon, American Cheese & Fried Egg on a Toasted Bun with French Fries
SIDES $6.95 (each)
mac & cheese • asparagus • potatoes • broccoli • mixed vegetables • black rice • sugar snap peas • green beans • truffle fries
KIDS MENU
Kids can order any entrée at half portion, half price!
MONDAY - FRIDAY 5PM - CLOSE
FRIDAY & SATURDAY 4PM - CLOSE
DESSERTS $7.95
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE - Traditionally Rich Bistro Classic Dessert
PARIS - BREST - Classic French Pastry with Praline Cream, Caramel Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream
BASQUE GÂTEAU - Vanilla Cream Tart with Blackberry Preserves
CRÈME BRÛLÉE - Vanilla Custard with Caramelized Sugar
CHOCOLATE NOISETTE - Sliced Frozen Terrine of Flourless Chocolate Cake, Layered with Ganache over Amaretto Sabayon
BURNT SUGAR ICE CREAM - Chef says, “Greatest Ice Cream in the World” (?!)
POACHED APPLE PASTRY - Cider Poached Apples with Lemon Caramel Sauce on Frangipane Puff Pastry
CRÈME FRAÎCHE and BERRY TART - Vanilla Goat Crème Fraîche, Fresh Berries and Homemade Lemon Curd
GÂTEAU BRETON - Traditional Caramelized Butter Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream & Brown Sugar Glaze
HOMEMADE ICE CREAM & SORBET - Ask about today’s flavors...
CHEESE PLATE
A Selection of Domestic & International Cheeses with Croutons, Apples, Walnuts & a Cider Reduction $13.95
COPPER FOX MILKSHAKE
A delicious adult blend of local artisan rye whisky, coffee liqueur & handmade ice cream
(must be 21 years or older!)
MORE THAN COFFEE
Signature coffees made with Illy Espresso & Cappuccino Froth
FRENCH MOCHA - equal parts Expresso, Chocolate & Cognac $8
BLUE TALON COFFEE - Benedictine & Illy Espresso Liqueur $9
SCOTTISH COFFEE - Dewar’s White Label, Drambuie Kahlua $9
DECADENCE COFFEE - Godiva Chocolate Liqueur & Frangelico $9
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Merchants Square
420 Prince George St.
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 757.476.2583
Email: contact@bluetalonbistro.com
Monday - Friday
8am to 9pm
Breakfast 8-10:15am
Lunch 11-4pm
Dinner 5-9pm
Saturday & Sunday
8am to 9pm
Breakfast 8-10:15am
Lunch/Brunch 11-3pm
Dinner 4-9pm