MORSELS

*SHRIMP BESS

Gulf Coast shrimp pan sautéed in a Creole butter sauce, served with grilled ciabatta $14    

 

*BESS’ SAUTÉED MUSSELS

PEI mussels sautéed with pancetta in a spiced tomato broth, served with grilled ciabatta $13

CRISPY ARTICHOKES

semolina crusted artichoke hearts and fried lemon wheels tossed in Parmesan, served with a roasted garlic aioli $9

 

*SEAFOOD GRATIN

diced shrimp, crab, crawfish and fontina cream baked with a flaky Parmesan crust $10

 

ARTISAN CHEESEBOARD

a daily selection of local and world cheeses served with prosciutto wrapped, almond-stuffed dates and seasonal accoutrements $16

 

BESS’ FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

panko dusted fried green tomatoes served atop a crab salad tossed in a caper and green goddess dressing, garnished with sriracha $10

*OYSTERS ON THE HALFSHELL

half a dozen seasonal oysters served with house-made cocktail sauce, horseradish, saltine crackers and lemon wedges    Market Value

 

*CRAB CAKE

jumbo lump blue crab cake garnished with a three-chile coulis and mustard seed sauce $14

 

DUCK SAUSAGE

grilled duck and pork belly sausage served with Ziegenbock Ale braised chiles and caramelized onions $12

 

SOUP & SALADS

SOUP DU JOUR

please ask your server for today’s selection    Cup -$5  Bowl -$7

 

HERB SALAD

mixed greens tossed with fresh herbs, raspberry vinaigrette, walnuts, Parmesan and fresh berries $6

 

*FRIED EGG & SPINACH SALAD

fresh baby spinach tossed in a creamy goat cheese dressing with yellow tomatoes, crispy  pancetta and a panko dusted deep-fried egg $9

 

CHOPPED SALAD

shaved lettuce with applewood smoked bacon, tomato, chopped hard boiled egg, avocado, bleu cheese and turkey, tossed in your choice of lemon-thyme vinaigrette or creamy bleu cheese dressing $8

 

                                        

 

ENTREES

*CROQUE MONSIEUR

toasted pan levain with shaved Niman Ranch ham, toasted mustard, béchamel and Mornay, served with pommes frites $13 (add an over-easy egg for $2)

 

*WAGYU BURGER

Texas Wagyu burger on a toasted challah bun with white cheddar, lettuce, tomatoes and onions, served with pommes frites $14 (add an over-easy egg for $2)

 

SHEPHERD’S PIE

braised lamb stew with mashed potatoes and cheddar cheese au gratin, served with mixed greens tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette $12

 

*BACON SHRIMP & GRITS

grilled shrimp with a maple bacon gastrique and creamy cheddar grits $17

 

PAN ROASTED CHICKEN

a pan-roasted airline chicken breast served atop a charred corn and crawfish Maque Choux, serve with andouille sausage and a three chile coulis $14

 

AUBERGINE JAMBALAYA

crispy fried eggplant accompanied by a hearty Creole-spiced tomato ragout, served with white rice $15

 

*STEAK FRITES

grilled 6 ounce prime flat-iron steak topped with a mushroom and bleu cheese demi-glace, served with pommes frites $24

 

CRISPY BONE-IN PORK CHOP

deep fried bone-in pork chop, topped with a pickled radish and mint salad and served over a stone-ground mustard demi-glace $19

 

*GRILLED SALMON

served with a shaved fennel and citrus salad with beurre blanc $15

 

*CENTER CUT RIBEYE

grilled 8 oz. ribeye filet served with truffled couliflower gratinée and crispy fried Brussels sprouts $38 (add 2 oz. seared Hudson Valley foie gras for $10)

 

ROASTED RED SNAPPER

pan-roasted, line caught Gulf snapper served with grilled mushrooms and braised leeks, finished with a Meyer lemon beurre blanc $22

 

GRILLED TEXAS QUAIL

served atop a bed of sautéed green French lentils, crispy fried Swiss chard and a Balsamic Fig Reduction $17

 

*PAN ROASTED BEEF FILET

8 oz. Texas grass-fed Black Angus filet, served with crispy duck fat fingerling potatoes, roasted wild mushrooms and foie gras compound butter $33 (add 2 oz. seared Hudson Valley foie gras for $10)

 

GRILLED SEA SCALLOPS

served over roasted marble potatoes and andouille sausage, topped with a spicy beurre blanc $25

 

BESS A LA CARTE

Haricot Vert $3

Mashed Potatoes $4

Pommes Frites $4

Wild Mushrooms $7

Asparagus $4

Mac & Cheese Au Gratin $6

DAILY SPECIALS

MONDAY

Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf $15

TUESDAY

Chicken Pot Pie $13

WEDNESDAY

Chef's Choice Gumbo $15

THURSDAY

  Chef's Choice Niman Ranch Lamb $21

FRIDAY

Fish and Chips $14

 

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.

Gratuity applied for parties of 6 or more.

We proudly support Texas farmers by serving local organic meats and produce.