Bistro781 – American
Sunlight streams into this vibrant morning destination where the comforting aroma of sizzling short rib hash and golden cornbread benedicts fills the air. The kitchen reimagines the traditional breakfast with bold, savory twists, from spicy Nashville hot chicken to indulgent crunch wraps that turn every brunch into a spirited celebration of flavor.
336, Moody Street, Waltham, MA +17818990297 https://www.bistro781.com0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Bistro781
Dairy-Free at Bistro781
Bistro781 in Waltham has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Avocado Toast, Homefries and Warm Buddha Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Bistro781
Bistro781 in Waltham has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Homefries and Fruit Cup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Bistro781
Bistro781 in Waltham has 17 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chopped Caesar, Sweet Potato Crusted Salmon and Cinnamon Bun Skillet. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Bistro781
Bistro781 in Waltham has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Skillet Paella, Mediterranean Grain Bowl and Tiny Clams. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Bistro781
Bistro781 in Waltham has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fruit Cup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Bistro781
Bistro781 in Waltham has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Avocado Toast, Warm Buddha Bowl and Tofu Scramble. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Bistro781
Bistro781 in Waltham has 14 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cinnamon Bun Skillet, Avocado Toast and Warm Buddha Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Bistro781
Bistro781 in Waltham has 4 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Warm Buddha Bowl, Croissant French Toast and Crab Cakes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Bistro781
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Skillet Paella | 53.1 g | 104.4 g |
| Street Corn Bowl | 25.2 g | 86.7 g |
| Breakfast Burrito | 102 g | 62.5 g |
| Pasta Bolognese | 21.1 g | 56.9 g |
| Short Rib Hash | 34.3 g | 49.4 g |
| Cuban Panini | 7.9 g | 45.6 g |
| Duck Hash | 44.8 g | 43.3 g |
| Chicken & Cornbread Benedict | 17.6 g | 39 g |
| Chopped Caesar | 91.7 g | 38.3 g |
| Tofu Scramble | 79.2 g | 37.4 g |
| Mediterranean Grain Bowl | 64.9 g | 35.2 g |
| Spicy Maple Chicken Sandwich | 152.6 g | 30.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Hours
- Monday - Wednesday
- 4:00 PM - 25:00
- Thursday - Friday
- 11:00 AM - 25:00
- Saturday - Sunday
- 9:00 AM - 25:00
Menu
Brunch Savories
- Classic Omelet - $14: Ham & Cheese, Home Fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Vegetable Medley Omelet - $15: Spinach, Goat Cheese, Zucchini, Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, Home Fries Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Duck Hash - $17: 2 Eggs Any Style, Challah Toast, Chimichurri, Home Fries Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Short Rib Hash - $17: 2 Eggs Any Style, Challah Toast, Chimichurri, Home Fries Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Nashville Hot Chicken Benedict - $20: Garlic Bread, Nashville Hot Chicken, Pickles, Shredded Cabbage, 2 Poached Eggs, Hollandaise Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chicken & Cornbread Benedict - $19: Sweet Cornbread, Fried Chicken, Charred Jalapeno, Maple Bacon, 2 Poached Eggs, Hollandaise, Chive Chimichurri, Home Fries Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Steak & Eggs - $19: Braised Short Ribs, 2 Eggs Any Style, Gravy, Home Fries, Challah Toast Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Morning Staple Breakfast Sandwich - $13: 2 Fried Eggs, Maple Infused Bacon, American Cheese, Sriracha Ketchup, Butter Toasted Portuguese Muffin, Home Fries Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Burrito - $15: Flour Tortilla, Spicy Sausage, Pepper Jack Cheese, Pico de Gallo, Scrambled Eggs, Chipotle Mayo Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Crunch Wrap - $16: 2 Fried Eggs, Spicy Sausage, Tater Tots, Pico de Gallo, Avocado, Pepper Jack Cheese, Mojo Rojo, Crunchy Taco Shell, Soft Tortilla Wrap, Home Fries Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Huevos Rancheros - $16: Eggs, Roasted Tomato Salsa, Avocado, Beans, Crispy Tortillas, Pepper Jack Cheese, Home Fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Tofu Scramble - $16: Tofu, Cauliflower, Mushrooms, Cherry Tomatoes, Home Fries, Dry Foccacia Toast Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sweets
- Croissant French Toast - $15: Cinnamon Sugar, Vanilla Bean Butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Banana Bread French Toast - $17: Pecan Rum Syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pancakes - $15: 3 Pancakes, Vanilla Bean Butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cinnamon Bun Skillet - $13: Melted Icing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chicken & Not Waffles - $20: Fried Chicken, French Toast, Melted Leeks, Roasted Peppers, Sweet Chili Syrup, Vanilla Butter Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Appetizers
- Tiny Clams - $17: Cognac Lobster Cream Sauce, Grilled Bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cakes - $17: House Remoulade Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Dry Rub Chicken Wings - $13: Sweet & Spicy BBQ Rub, Ranch Dipping Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Cut Bacon - $14: Pepper Crust, Bourbon Glaze, Shaved Jalapeño Available at: dinner, lunch
- Teriyaki Fried Cauliflower - $14: Wasabi Crema Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato & Ricotta Gnocchi - $16: Choice of Truffled Mushroom Cream Sauce or Cognac Lobster Sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Short Rib Mac N' Cheese - $16: Braised Short Ribs, Caramelized Onions, Bread Crumbs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Bomb Spring Rolls - $15: Parmesan Peppercorn Dipping Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sheet Pan Nachos - $21: Tortilla Chips, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, Cheese, Scallions, Baja Aioli Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cowboy Corn Dip - $15: Melted Queso, Corn Salsa, Bacon, Black Beans, Tortilla Chips Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Braised Short Ribs - $32: Potato & Ricotta Gnocchi, Truffled Mushroom Cream Sauce, Roasted Brussel Sprouts Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Frites - $32: Bistro Steak, Parmesan Truffle Fries, Petite Tomato & Arugula Salad, Smoked Tomato Chimichurri Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Breast and Confit Leg - $33: Herb Roasted Mushroom Risotto, Garlic Broccolini, Marsala Demi-Glace Available at: dinner
- Chicken Fettuccine - $26: Sauteed Chicken Breast, Housemade Fettuccine, Spinach, Portobello Mushrooms, Artichokes, Tomatoes, White Wine Garlic Butter Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasta Bolognese - $27: Veal, Pork, Pancetta, Housemade Fettuccine, Fresh Basil, Parmesan Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Seared Scallops - $26: Cauliflower & Tarragon Risotto, Garlic Broccolini, Red Wine Pomegranate Reduction, Toasted Pistachio, Lemon Zest Available at: dinner, lunch
- Skillet Paella - $33: Shrimp, Mussels, Clams, Chicken, Chorizo, Vegetables, Saffron Rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada - $32: Marinated Flank Steak, Corn Risotto, Blackened Peppers & Onions, Grilled Avocado, Salsa Verde Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Crusted Salmon - $31: Hot Honey Brussel Sprouts, Cauliflower Puree, Toasted Hazelnut Gremolata Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers & Sandwiches
- Bistro Cheese Burger - $17: American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Housemade Pickles, Brioche Bun, Parmesan Truffle Fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quinoa Burger - $16: American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, Chickpea Mayo, Ciabatta Bread, Fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crunch Wrap Burger - $19: Pico de Gallo, Avocado, Pepper Jack Cheese, Red & Green Mojos, Crunchy Taco Shell, Soft Tortilla Wrap, Cajun Fries Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado BLT Panini - $16: Housemade Bacon, Bib Lettuce, Tomatoes, Avocado, Chipotle Mayo, Sourdough Bread, Fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuban Panini - $18: Ham, Pulled Pork, Swiss Cheese, Pickles, Chipotle Mustard, Ciabatta Bread, Fries Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Maple Chicken Sandwich - $18: Spice Fried Chicken Breast, Sweet Chili Maple Glaze, Tomatoes, Pickles, Slaw, Brioche Bun, Cajun Fries, Honey Mustard Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads & Bowls
- Chopped Caesar - $13: Lettuce, Pumpernickel Croutons, Parmesan Cheese, Caesar Dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bistro Wedge - $14: Lettuce, Tomato, Bacon, House Ranch Available at: dinner, lunch
- Warm Buddha Bowl - $15: Quinoa, Green Beans, Chickpeas, Sweet Potato, Beets, Cauliflower, Avocado, Cashew Sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Grain Bowl - $15: Grilled Artichoke, Hummus, Quinoa, Tomato & Cucumber Salad, Feta Cheese, Olives, Fresh Basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Street Corn Bowl - $15: Seasoned Corn, Pico de Gallo, Avocado, Beans, Pickled Onion, Shredded Lettuce, Queso Fresco, Cilantro, Aioli, Lime Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Toast - $4: Challah, Portuguese Muffin, Croissant, Sourdough, or Gluten Free Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Avocado Toast - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Homefries - $6 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Truffle Fries - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fruit Cup - $8 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Bistro781
- Is Bistro781 dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Bistro781 has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Avocado Toast, Homefries and Warm Buddha Bowl.
- What can I eat at Bistro781 on a dairy-free diet?
- Avocado Toast, Homefries and Warm Buddha Bowl carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Bistro781 have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Avocado Toast and Warm Buddha Bowl.
- Is Bistro781 gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Bistro781?
- Skillet Paella, at roughly 104.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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