420 PRINCE GEORGE ST • WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185
DAILY 8AM-11AM
BREAKFAST
Blue Talon Breakfast Platter - two eggs any style. grits, potatoes, . . . . . . $13.95
country ham biscuit, smoked bacon & toasted baguette
Bistro Omelette - Black Forest ham and Cheddar - with toast . . . . . . $12.95
Salmon Croquettes - seasoned fresh salmon with crispy potato cake & fried egg . . . . . . $12.95
Simple Breakfast - 2 eggs any style, bacon or sausage & toast. . . . . . . $8.95
Breakfast Crepe - oversized fresh crepe filed with Black Forest ham & Cheddar, two eggs and a little sour cream $12.95
Three Cheese Quiche - Monterey Jack, Cheddar & Parmesan. . . . . . . . $6.95
Cruffin - pastry dough "muffin" with cinnamon and icing glaze . . . . . . $4.95
Brie & Croissant - with apricot preserves . . . . . . $7.95
Fresh Baked Croissant or Muffins . . . . . . . . $3.95
SUNRISE COCKTAILS
BLOODY MARY - the classic, full flavor with our house recipe
MIMOSA - sparkling, soft and fun, the low stress way to enjoy breakfast
CORPSE REVIVER - perfect when last night was a bit more than you bargained for
BROWN DERBY - Old Forester with Fresh Pink Grapefruit Juice and Honey Syrup
EVERYDAY 11:30AM - 8 or 9 PM
SALADS
FIELD GREEN SALAD - local Manakintowne Farm organic field greens with aged sherry/Parmesan vinaigrette $7.95
GRILLED ASPARAGUS SALAD* - grilled pencil asparagus, bacon lardons a toasted Brie crouton and a soft poached egg $12.95
CHOPPED SALAD - cured meats, tomatoes, diced egg, crumbled cheese, smoked bacon & spiced nuts $14.95
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 in a creamy, Caesar style dressing with fresh Romaine, diced tomato, thinly sliced red onion, toasted croutons and shaved parmesan $12.95
SANDWICHES
“CROQUE MADAME” - classic French sandwich of ham & swiss, topped with a cream sauce and fried egg $15.95
CHICKEN SALAD TARTINE - pulled chicken salad on toasted baguette with shredded lettuce, tomato, sliced egg & radishes $9.95
HALF SANDWICH & SALAD - Chef's choie of sandwich with a side salad $12.95
SALMON PO'BOY - crispy salmon croquettes with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, sliced red onion, spicy mayo and French fries $13.95
BISTRO BURGER - seared 8 oz. Black Angus burger with smoked bacon, cheese & a fried egg* on a toasted bun with shoestring French fries $15.95
DUCK BBQ SANDWICH - a combo of slow cooked duck and chicken in a house made barbeque sauce with tangy slaw, sweet pickles and fries $15.95
KIDS MENU
Kids can order any main plate at half portion, half price! But they sometimes gravitate to... 1/2 Cheeseburger or Kid's Mac & Cheese or Chix Fingers w/Fries!
DESSERTS
$7.95
OLD FASHIONED CRÈME BRULÉE
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
HOUSE-MADE ICE CREAMS
BASQUE GATEAU – custard tart with homemade blackberry preserves
TARTE TATIN – classic caramelized apple tart with housemade fromage blanc
GATEAU BRETON – French vanilla butter cake with vanilla iced cream and caramel glaze
STARTER PLATES
ESCARGOTS BOURGUIGNON - traditional marinated snails roasted in garlic butter with parsley $12.95
CHARCUTERIE & PATÉ - cured meats and house made pate with traditional garnishes $16.95
CHEESE BOARD - three international cheeses served with apple cider reduction, fresh grapes and toasted croutons $14.95
FRIED OYSTERS - with tomato relish and house aioli $13.95
MUSSELS MARINIERE - white wine, tomatoes, lemon, garlic & shallots $13.95
SMOKED SALMON TERRINE - crepe-wrapped alternating layers of smoked salmon and chive cream cheese $13.95
NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER $10.95
BRANDADE DE MORUE - Creamy blend of salt cod & potatoes $12.95
MAIN PLATES
BRAISED LAMB SHANK - with potatoes, asparagus and an apricot glaze $29.95
ROTISSERIE CHICKEN - spit roasted chickenb with potatoes and fresh vegetables along with a rich poultry broth $23.95
MAC & CHEESE” - Cheddar & Parmesan cheese gratin with penne pasta, sauteed vegetables and a side of Edward’s Virginia ham $19.95
CHICKEN & MUSHROOM CRÊPES - baked crêpes filled with creamed chicken, mushrooms & Herbs de Provence, topped with Parmesan cheese $23.95
OLD FASHIONED MEATLOAF - our house-made meatloaf is served with smashed potatoes and green beans and topped with a rich mushroom gravy $19.95
SEARED RARE TUNA - on creamed French lentils with asparagus tips $27.95
STEAK FRITES - grilled marinated steak with truffle fries & small salad $29.95
BLACKENED SALMON SALAD - Caesar style salad with tomatoes, red onion & brioche croutons - topped with salmon filet $25.95
BISTRO OMELETTE - diced Black Forest ham & Cheddar with small house salad $14.95
MONDAY - FRIDAY 5PM - 9PM
SATURDAY - SUNDAY 4PM - 9PM
STARTER PLATES
JULIA'S CLASSIC VICHYSOISSE - creamy potato & leek soup $9.95
FRENCH ONION SOUP GRATINÉE $9.95
ESCARGOTS BOURGUIGNON - traditional style with garlic & parsley $14.95
RACLETTE - classic melted Swiss Raclette cheese over potatoes with Rosette de Lyon sausage $11.95
FRENCH WINGS - crispy frog legs in spicy sauce with cumber salad $12.95
BRANDADE - traditional Provence style pot of creamy cod & potatoes with toasted croutons $10.95
MUSSELS - steamed in white wine with shallots, butter, lemon, tomaotes and garlic $13.95
SEARED RARE TUNA APPETIZER - sliced tuna loin with a diced beet, radish and seaweed salad $12.95
CASSOULET “LOISEAU”- duck confit and Burgundy snails with braised white beans $12.95
MAIN PLATES
ROTISSERIE CHICKEN - Tender Roasted Chicken with Sautéed Vegetables, Poultry Broth and Potatoes $25.95
PAN SEARED SALMON* - Blackened Atlantic Salmon over Creamed Spinach with Fingerlings, Lentils & Tomatoes $28.95
STEAK FRITES* - Bistro Classic of Grilled Skirt Steak with Truffled Fries, Mixed Lettuces & BTB Steak Sauce $29.95
CHAMPIGNONS CRUDITE - a Selection of Chilled & Seasoned Vegetables served with Warm Sauteed Mushrooms with Fresh Herbs, Garlic & Lemon $21.95
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 $22.95
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
SAUTEED SHRIMP* - with Grilled Artichokes, Nicoise Olives, Toasted Pine Nuts and Creamed Rice $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 $20.95
SAUTÉED CALVES LIVER - Smothered in Sautéed Shiitakes, Smoked Bacon & Onions with Sautéed Asparagus, a Marsala Reduction and Smashed Yukon Gold Potatoes $22.95
CHARCUTERIE
with whole grain mustard, horseradish & mostarda
COUNTRY STYLE PATÉ - House-Made Terrine with Grilled Bread $13.95
CLASSIC MEAT & CHEESE PLATE - thinly slice Rosette de Lyon Sausage with savory Morbier cheese $16.95
FAUX GRAS MOUSSE - smooth duck & chicken liver pate with warm grilled bread and cornichons $12.95
SALADS
FIELD GREEN SALAD - local Manakintowne Farm organic field greens with aged sherry/Parmesan vinaigrette $9.95
GRILLED ASPARAGUS SALAD* - grilled pencil asparagus, bacon lardons a toasted Brie crouton and a soft poached egg $12.95
CHOPPED SALAD - finely chopped lettuce with fresh farmer’s cheese, diced egg, julienned ham & salami, tomato, bacon & spiced nuts $14.95
BLACK TRUFFLED EGGS - black truffle deviled eggs with croutons and field green $11.95
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 $21.95
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 TATIN- Warm House Made Apple Tart with Burnt Sugar Ice Cream & Caramel Sauce
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” (?!)
TARTE CITRON - Creamy Lemon Tart with Fresh Strawberries
APPLE & ALMOND TART- with Creme Anglaise
GÂTEAU BRETON - Traditional Caramelized Butter Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream & Brown Sugar Glaze
SUPER-RICH CHOCOLATE CAKE - with a Rich Pistachio Cream
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 to8pm
Breakfast 8-11am
Lunch 11:30-4pm
Dinner 5-8pm
Saturday & Sunday
8am to 8pm
Breakfast 8-11am
Sat Lunch 11:30-3pm
Sun Brunch 11-3pm
Dinner 4-8pm