420 PRINCE GEORGE ST • WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185
DAILY 8AM-10:15AM
LIGHTER FARE
Yogurt & Homemade Granola Parfait . . . . . . . . $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 $12.95
BREAKFAST OMELETTE - Omelette* of Black Forest Ham, Cheddar & Parmesan Cheese with Smoked Bacon & Toasted Baguette. Topped with Basque Sauce
FRENCH TOAST - Battered & Grilled Breakfast Bread served with Virginia Maple Syrup and Smoked Bacon
CORNED BEEF HASH - with Two Eggs and Toasted Baguette
BREAKFAST PLATTER - Two Eggs*, Link Sausage, Virginia Ham Biscuit, Peppered Bacon, Pot
ato Cake, Toasted Baguette & Stone Ground Grits
EUROPEAN BREAKFAST PLATE - Wedge of Brie, Toasted Baguette & Sliced Rosette de Lyon Sausage
STEAK & EGGS - 6 oz NY Strip with Two Eggs, Potato Cakes and BTB Steak Sauce ($19.95)
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 STEEL CUT OATMEAL ($6.95) with Brown Sugar, Light Cream & Dried Fruit or with Bacon and Cheddar Cheese
SIDE DISHES & BAKERY
Breakfast Quiche* $3.75
"CRUFFIN" - Croissant Muffin $4.95
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
MONDAY - FRIDAY 11AM - 4PM
SATURDAY - SUNDAY 11AM - 3PM
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
MUSSELS - fresh P.E.I. mussels* steamed in white wine with garlic, lemon, shallots, tomato, parsley & butter $12.95
SEARED RARE TUNA - chilled & thinly sliced rare tuna loin with a pickled beet, onion, radish & seaweed salad and ginger-sugar glaze $11.955
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 - seafood version of a sandwich classic with Swiss cheese, cole slaw and house-made 1000 Island dressing on grilled rye bread $14.95
CHICKEN SALAD TARTINE - pulled chicken salad on toasted baguette with shredded lettuce, tomato, sliced egg & radishes $13.95
MAC & CHEESE” - Cheddar & Parmesan cheese gratin with penne pasta and a side of Edward’s Virginia ham $14.95
PANINI "Short Rib" GRILLED CHEESE - with caramelized onions, shredded jack cheese, “au jus” dipping broth & fries $15.95
SEARED TUNA SANDWICH - seared tuna patty with wasabi mayonnaise served with French fries $14.95
“CROQUE MADAME” - classic French sandwich of ham & swiss, topped with a cream sauce and fried egg $14.95
SAUTEED DOVER SOLE - tender white fish fillets with Flageolet beans and haricots verts in a light broth $26.95
OMELETTE - filled with marinated mushrooms, diced tomatoes, spinach & Swiss cheese, served with mixed greens $14.95
STEAK FRITES* - Bistro Classic of Grilled Skirt Steak with Parmesan -Truffled Fries, Mixed Lettuces & BTB Steak Sauce $29.95
SOUP & HALF SANDWICH - a cup of today’s soup & 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
HAMBURGER - seared 8 oz. Black Angus burger with smoked bacon, cheese & a fried egg* on a toasted bun with shoestring French fries $14.95
VEGGIE BURGER - served with vegan mayo and a mixed green salad $17.95
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
FAUX GRAS MOUSSE - smooth duck & chicken liver pate with warm grilled bread and cornichons $11.95
SALADS
FIELD GREEN SALAD - local Manakintowne Farm organic field greens with aged sherry/Parmesan vinaigrette $8.95
GRILLED ASPARAGUS SALAD* - grilled pencil asparagus, bacon lardons a toasted Brie crouton and a soft poached egg $11.95
CHOPPED SALAD - finely chopped lettuce with fresh farmer’s cheese, diced egg, julienned ham & salami, tomato, bacon & spiced nuts $13.95
BLACK TRUFFLED EGGS - black truffle deviled eggs with croutons and field green $10.95
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 - PAIR OF CANELES • PLATE OF MACARONS
$1.75 EACH - HOMEMADE COOKIES
$7.95 EACH - CHOCOLATE MOUSSE • CRÈME BRULÉE • ICE CREAM • SORBET
MONDAY - FRIDAY 5PM - 9PM
SATURDAY - SUNDAY 4PM - 9PM
STARTER PLATES
CREAMED CORN SOUP - with Blue crab & fresh herbs $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 toasted croutons $9.95
MUSSELS - steamed in white wine with shallots, butter, lemon, tomaotes and garlic $12.95
VEAL SWEETBREADS - and sauteed mushrooms in a light cream sauce with puff pastry $12.95
CASSOULET “LOISEAU”- duck confit and Burgundy snails with braised white beans $11.95
MAIN PLATES
ROTISSERIE CHICKEN - Tender Roasted Chicken with Sautéed Vegetables, Poultry Broth and Potatoes $24.95
PAN SEARED SALMON* - Blackened Atlantic Salmon over Creamed Spinach with Fingerlings, Lentils & Tomatoes $27.95
STEAK FRITES* - Bistro Classic of Grilled Skirt Steak with Truffled Fries, Mixed Lettuces & BTB Steak Sauce $29.95
EDAMAME CASSEROLE - Sugar Snap Peas, Onions, Flageolet & Cannelini beans Parmesan Cheese and a dash of Sherry $27.95
BRAISED LAMB SHANK - Slow Cooked Lamb in a Rich Red Wine/Apricot Glaze with Smashed Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables $29.95
MEATLOAF - Homemade Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy, Smashed Potatoes & Green Beans $21.95
SLOW COOKED SHORT RIB - Boneless Beef Short Rib over Smashed Potatoes with Sauteed Asparagus and Red Wine & Blackberry Reduction $29.95
SAUTEED DOVER SOLE - Tender White Fish on Morel Mushrooms and Flageolet Beans, Haricots Verts in a light Sherry Broth with Fresh Thyme $26.95
ROASTED SCALLOPS* - Cast Iron Roasted Ocean Scallops with Creamed Carolina Gold Rice and a sautee of Salsify, Sweet Corn & Shiitakes with Asparagus $29.95
CHICKEN & MUSHROOM CRÊPES - Baked Crêpes Filled with Asparagus Tips, Herbs de Provence & 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
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
FAUX GRAS MOUSSE - smooth duck & chicken liver pate with warm grilled bread and cornichons $11.95
SALADS
FIELD GREEN SALAD - local Manakintowne Farm organic field greens with aged sherry/Parmesan vinaigrette $8.95
GRILLED ASPARAGUS SALAD* - grilled pencil asparagus, bacon lardons a toasted Brie crouton and a soft poached egg $11.95
CHOPPED SALAD - finely chopped lettuce with fresh farmer’s cheese, diced egg, julienned ham & salami, tomato, bacon & spiced nuts $13.95
BLACK TRUFFLED EGGS - black truffle deviled eggs with croutons and field green $10.95
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
BISTRO BURGER $14.95
Smoked Bacon, American Cheese & Fried Egg on a Tosted Bun with French Fries
VEGGIE BURGER $17.95
American Cheese & Fried Egg on a Tosted Bun with French Fries (or order it "vegan style" with mixed greens!)
SIDES $6.95 (each)
mac & cheese • asparagus • potatoes • broccoli • mixed vegetables • creamed 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
TARTE CITRON - Warm House Made Crepes with Lemon Curd, a Light Lemon Glaze 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” (?!)
PROFITEROLES - Puff Pastries filled with Vanilla Ice Cream and Topped with Warm Nutella Sauce
APPLE & ALMOND TART- with Creme Anglaise
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 FOXY" 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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BLUE TALON BISTRO
Merchants Square
420 Prince George St.
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 757.476.2583
Email: contact@bluetalonbistro.com
HOURS
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