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05/30/2026
A table full of color, a glass poured just right, and French bistro flavors made to slow the day down. ✨
From lunch to dinner, Bistro Mistral brings the kind of food, wine, and atmosphere that makes a simple meal feel like an occasion.
Join us at Memorial or Bellaire. 🍷
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05/26/2026
A French bistro classic, done right.
Crisp frisée, smoky lardons, golden croutons, and a perfectly poached egg — simple, elegant, and exactly what lunch at Bistro Mistral should feel like.
Available at Bistro Mistral in Memorial & Bellaire. 🥂
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05/19/2026
Atlantic salmon. Spinach. Golden puff pastry. Lemon beurre blanc.
Our Salmon Wellington is on the lunch prix fixe this week! The kind of dish you don’t expect to find on a Tuesday afternoon stating at $29 for two courses.
But here we are. 🐟✨
Lunch Tue–Fri · 11am–2pm
Bellaire & Memorial
05/15/2026
What’s for lunch? How about our Eggplant & rosemary ricotta cannelloni !?. 🌿
Slow-roasted eggplant, ricotta whipped with fresh rosemary, rolled in pasta, finished with good olive oil and a tomato chutney that does most of the talking.
On the lunch prix fixe this week — 2 courses $29, 3 courses $38. Tuesday through Friday, 11 am - 2pm
Bellaire & Memorial.
05/08/2026
Celebrate Mom this Sunday at Bistro Mistral Bellaire Or memorial 🌸
Join us for our special Mother's Day Menu on Sunday, May 10 from 11 AM–7 PM, featuring a 4-course dining experience made for the occasion.
Enjoy elegant seasonal dishes like Lobster Bisque, Avocado Tartare, Dover Sole Fillet, Center-Cut Tenderloin, Strawberries Liégeoise, and Chocolate Opera Cake — the perfect way to make Mom feel celebrated. 💐
$85 per person
Kids' menu available for $25
4-course menu only — no regular menu available
Make your Mother's Day plans with Bistro Mistral ✨ //Link to book in the Bio.
05/06/2026
Le Déjeuner est servi. ✨
Join us Tuesday through Friday from 11 AM–2 PM for Bistro Mistral’s elegant lunch prix fixe.
Deux Plats — $29
Trois Plats — $38
A refined mid-day escape with French bistro classics, seasonal flavors, and a little Mistral charm.
Swipe to explore this week’s menu. 🍽️
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04/28/2026
A refined lunch, without the rush.
Basil Pesto Arborio Risotto with heirloom tomato étouffée and aged Parmesan, featured on our Lunch Prix Fixe menu.
Available Tuesday–Friday, 11am–2pm at both Bistro Mistral locations: Bellaire and Memorial.
04/18/2026
Our Bellaire location is officially OPEN! 🇫🇷❤️
Welcome to Bistro Mistral Bellaire, a place created with passion, tradition, and a deep love for bringing people together around the table.
Led by Chef David Denis, every dish is crafted with care, artistry, and respect for classic French cuisine, offering you a little escape to France without ever leaving Houston.
Whether you’re joining us for a romantic evening, weekend brunch, a celebration, or your very first visit, we are so grateful to welcome you.
Thank you for being part of this new chapter. We can’t wait to share it with you. 💛
5313 Bellaire Blvd A, Bellaire, TX 77401
✨ Now Open
✨ Lunch, Dinner, & Weekend Brunch
✨ Reservations Encouraged
Reservations available through our website at bistromistral.net or through the link in our bio 🍷
03/27/2026
Arborio rice slowly stirred until perfectly creamy, each grain absorbing layers of flavor as it cooks.
Finished with tender lobster tail, baby spinach, and a delicate sweet vermouth sauce, our Risotto d’Arborio aux Langoustes & Vermouth is rich, refined, and beautifully balanced — a dish that builds depth with every bite.
Reservations available at the link in our bio.
03/24/2026
Shallots hit the pan, deglazed with white wine, steam rising as the mussels open one by one.
Cream, parsley, and butter come together at just the right moment, the sauce building quickly, coating every shell while everything is still at its peak.
Our Moules Frites du Mistral are assembled with precision and served immediately — hot, aromatic, and ready to be enjoyed exactly as they should be.
Reservations available at the link in our bio.
03/16/2026
Houston’s best French lunch for only $29 🇫🇷
Start with something fresh — Golden Beet Carpaccio, Arugula Salad with shaved fennel, or a comforting bowl of Grandmother’s Chunky Cabbage & Pork Soup.
Then settle into something classic:
• Provençal Lamb Stew with English pea purée
• Croque Madame with Jambon de Paris, Gruyère & béchamel
• Shrimp Brochettes with basil pesto and golden raisins
And of course… dessert.
Caramel Flan, Sorbet of the Month, or Traditional Vanilla Éclairs.
A full French bistro lunch — right here in Memorial.
✨ 2 courses $29
✨ 3 courses $38
Available Tuesday–Friday | 11am–2pm
03/11/2026
✨ A New Way to Lunch at Bistro Mistral
Join us at our Memorial location for our new Lunch Special starting March 17th, a beautiful three-course bistro experience inspired by the kind of meals Chef David grew up with in France.
Begin with something light and fresh like our Golden Beet Carpaccio with parsley-garlic vinaigrette, Arugula Salad with shaved fennel and parmesan, or a comforting bowl of Grandmother’s Chunky Cabbage & Pork Soup.
For your entrée, choose from dishes like a Provençal Lamb Stew with English pea purée, a classic Croque Madame with Jambon de Paris, Gruyère and béchamel, or Shrimp Brochettes with basil pesto and golden raisins.
And of course, no French lunch is complete without dessert. Enjoy our house caramel flan, sorbet of the month, or traditional vanilla éclairs.
🥂 2 courses – $29
🍮 3 courses – $38
Available Tuesday–Friday | 11am–2pm
A perfect midday escape to France, right here in Houston.
03/07/2026
Caramelized apples baked in buttery puff pastry turned out warm and glossy, with deep notes of
butter and sugar in every slice.
Our Traditional Tarte Tatin is rich, fragrant, and irresistibly comforting — a timeless French
dessert done the right way.
Reservations available at the link in our bio.
03/05/2026
Join us for weekend brunch at Bistro Mistral Bellaire!
Join us Saturdays and Sundays from 11am–3pm for a relaxed midday meal inspired by the simple pleasures of a French bistro — from silky gravlax and buttery quiche Lorraine to golden pancakes and perfectly brewed coffee.
Beginning Easter weekend, brunch will also be served at our Memorial location, bringing the same classic flavors and warm hospitality to both neighborhoods.
Gather your friends, linger over good food, and make brunch a tradition.
Bellaire: Saturday & Sunday | 11am–3pm
Memorial: Starting Easter weekend
Reservations available at the link in our bio.
03/03/2026
Pan-seared foie gras with a golden crust and silky center, served on buttery brioche with poached pear and blackcurrant sauce. Our Foie Gras Poêlé du Mistral is rich, luxurious, and balanced by subtle sweetness and acidity.
Join us at our new location in Bellaire or at our original location in Memorial, formerly known as Bistro 555. Reservations available at the link in our bio.
02/05/2026
Step inside and feel at home. 🇫🇷✨
At Bistro Mistral Bellaire, every guest is welcomed with genuine care, thoughtful hospitality, and the passion of Chef David Denis.
From the moment you walk through our doors, you’re not just coming for a meal, you’re joining a community built on tradition, connection, and a love for bringing people together around the table.
Whether it’s your first encounter with us, or you’ve been following our journey all along, we are grateful to share this space with you.
Come experience the warmth.
Come be part of our story. 💛
✨ Lunch, Dinner, & Weekend Brunch
✨ Reservations Encouraged
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01/21/2026
Valentine’s Day at Bistro Mistral 🤍
Join us for an intimate prix fixe dinner crafted by Chef David Denis, a menu designed for lingering conversations, shared glances, and unforgettable flavors.
From lobster bisque cappuccino and center-cut beef tenderloin to Valrhona chocolate fondant, this is a night meant to be savored.
✨ February 14 | 5–10 PM
✨ $85 per person | Prix fixe only
Reservations are strongly encouraged.
01/07/2026
We are closed this week for renovations. We’ll re-open Friday for dinner. Stay tuned for more exciting updates!!
12/28/2025
✨ New Year’s Eve at Bistro 555 ✨
Ring in the new year with a dinner designed for celebration — elegant, comforting, and unmistakably French.
Begin with a flute of Champagne and an amuse-bouche of house-cured salmon gravlax on butter brioche with dill–cucumber chutney — a bright, delicate start to the evening.
Your first course: a rich lobster bisque with generous Maine lobster and saffron croûtons.
Then, a showstopper: slow-baked Chilean sea bass topped with colossal lump crab and Champagne beurre blanc, served with acorn squash arborio risotto.
And to finish? A festive red berries & vanilla baked Alaska with red fruit coulis — the perfect finale to a year well lived.
$98 per person · 5–9 PM
A la carte menu also available.
A beautiful way to end the year — and welcome the next.
🎉✨ Reservations now open.
12/02/2025
Make Christmas Eve unforgettable. ✨
Join us for a three-course prix fixe by featuring foie gras, prime beef tenderloin, and our Grand Marnier Christmas log.
December 24th · 5–9 PM · $95 per person
A la carte available.
Reserve your table today before space fills up! Holiday magic awaits ✨
08/13/2025
We’re bringing back your favorites! Back by popular demand, our new lunch special is a collection of your favorite savory and sweet indulgences crafted by Chef David Denis.
Join us Tuesday–Friday and choose any two courses from our lunch special for only $27! A perfect mid-day escape into the flavors of France 🇫🇷
Start with vibrant appetizers like sushi-grade Tuna Tartar with ginger-sweet chili marinade, our famous Mistral Salad with blueberry balsamic vinaigrette, or delicate Scottish Salmon Gravlax.
Then, savor entrées like Traditional Chicken Coq au Vin with fresh tagliatelle, Prawn Provençal Style flambéed with pastis and served over saffron rice, or Mussels Étouffée in a white wine cream curry.
And of course… dessert. From silky Vanilla Panacotta with peach consommé to decadent Opera Cake with salted café caramel, every bite is a finale worth lingering over.
📅 Tuesday–Friday | 11 AM–2 PM
📍 Bistro 555 – Houston’s cozy corner of France
08/07/2025
✨ Light, bright, and bursting with flavor — our Filet de Truite Grenobloise is a French classic that sings with every bite.
Delicately roasted trout dressed in lemon butter, capers, and fresh parsley sauce, served with fragrant saffron rice. It’s elegant simplicity at its finest.
🍋🌿 Perfect for summer lunch or a relaxed evening indulgence.
📍Available now at Bistro 555.
07/19/2025
Rosé all day? Oui, s’il vous plaît! 🌸🍷
Gather your friends, your sisters, or that certain someone and order a bottle (or two 😉) from our curated selection of bright, crisp, and refreshingly chilled French rosés. Perfect for sunny lunches or golden hour dinners on our patio.
Come sip with us. Santé! 🥂
04/28/2025
This Mother’s Day, treat Mom to a meal she’ll remember forever. 🌸
Start with the rich, savory comfort of wood-fired escargots bubbling in garlic-parsley butter or the delicate sweetness of golden beet carpaccio with caramelized pecans. Then savor your choice of tender filet mignon, bathed in red miso bordelaise and paired with creamy Parmesan risotto, or buttery red snapper fillets in a lemon olive oil broth with heirloom tomatoes and spring peas.
Finish with a silky vanilla panna cotta, bright Amarena cherry sorbet, and a crisp French macaron — the perfect sweet ending to a perfect day. 🍒🌿
$85 per person | Seating from 11 AM to 8 PM | Prix fixe menu only
Reserve your table now at the link in our bio— spots are filling up quickly!
Because nothing says je t’aime, Mom like a beautiful French feast. 🇫🇷💐
Address
13616 Memorial Drive
Houston, TX
77079
To reach the restaurant on Memorial Drive in Houston, those using public transportation can take the bus or train and get off at the closest stop. For those who prefer to drive, there are several routes you can use to get there. Parking is available nearby, but availability may vary depending on the time of day and day of the week.
Opening Hours
| Tuesday |
11am - 2pm |
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5pm - 10pm |
| Wednesday |
11am - 2pm |
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5pm - 10pm |
| Thursday |
11am - 2pm |
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5pm - 10pm |
| Friday |
11am - 2pm |
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5pm - 10pm |
| Saturday |
5pm - 10pm |
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What people say
French restaurants are known for their exquisite cuisine, extensive wine lists, and casual atmosphere. Bistro 555 on Memorial Drive in Houston is no exception. This traditional French fare bistro is a must-visit for anyone looking to indulge in the flavors of France.
Owned by David Denis and Sylvain Denis, former owners of the famed "Le Mistral," along with Laurence & Christophe Paul from "Café Rabelais" and Luc Baudoin, Bistro 555 brings years of knowledge and savoir-faire to create an authentic French dining experience.
One dish that stands out is the LE THON À LA BARIGOULE: pan-seared tuna steak with artichoke heart barigoule and povençale basquaise sauce. It's not too heavy but packed with flavor, making it a perfect choice for those who want something delicious yet light.
Bistro 555 also offers a lunch special where you can choose any two courses for only $26. This menu is designed by Chef David Denis himself, ensuring that every dish is made with care and attention to detail.
If you're looking for a special occasion to celebrate, Bistro 555 has got you covered. They offer a decadent five-course prix fixe menu designed by Chef David Denis for Mother's Day or any other special event.
Overall, Bistro 555 on Memorial Drive in Houston is an excellent choice for anyone looking to experience authentic French cuisine in a casual yet elegant atmosphere. With its extensive all-French wine list and delicious dishes crafted by Chef David Denis, this bistro is sure to impress even the most discerning foodies.
