Cafe Brussels – French
Step into a charming European escape where the comforting aroma of bubbling onion soup au gratin and garlic-laced scampi fills the air. Crispy, golden-fried croquettes and earthy mushroom toast offer a taste of traditional continental comfort, while the rich, velvety lobster bisque invites diners to linger in the warm, inviting glow of this neighborhood gem.
1718, Houston Avenue, Houston, TX, 77007 +17132226996 https://www.cafebrusselshouston.com/0Cuisine: French
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Burgundy Snails - $16: Snails in Garlic Butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Toast - $14: Mushroom Garlic Butter Toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Cheese Croquettes - $14: Cheese Croquettes Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Croquettes - $16: Chicken Croquette with Mushroom Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Croquettes - $18: Shrimp Croquettes with Bisque Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Scampi - $20: Shrimp in Garlic Butter Sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Soup of the Day - $7: Daily selection Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Soup au Gratin - $14: Traditional onion soup with melted cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Bisque - $16: Lobster Bisque with Cognac and Cream Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Salad - $10: Mixed Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blue Cheese Salad - $16: With Blue Cheese Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Endive Salad - $16: Belgian Endives with Dijon Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salade Niçoise - $16.75: Tuna Salad with Traditional Vegetables and Dijon Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Salad - $16.75: Shrimp Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Salad - $16.75: Salmon Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Salad - $16.75: Chicken Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salade Liégeoise - $16.75: Warm Potatoes, Onions, Green Beans, Bacon, Sunny-side Eggs, and Dijon Vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
Mussels
- Moules Catherine - $32: Tasting Sampler with fries Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moules Marinières - $36: Steamed with white wine Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moules Diable - $38: In a Spicy, Zesty Tomato Sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moules au Roquefort - $38: In a creamy Roquefort sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Filet Mignon - $44: Beef Tenderloin with Green Beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Cordon Bleu - $36: Chicken Stuffed with Ham and Swiss Cheese, served with Green Beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flemish Beef Stew - $35: Traditional Flemish Beef Stew cooked in Beer Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meat Loaf - $35: Meat Loaf, Sweet Red Cabbage, Homemade Gravy Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Chop - $36: Pork Chop in Gravy with Brussels Sprouts Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Trout Almondine - $38: Trout in Almond Butter Sauce served with Green Beans Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Béarnaise - $35: Salmon with Béarnaise Sauce served with Green Beans Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches & Burgers
- Croque Monsieur - $12: Ham and Cheese grilled sandwich Available at: brunch, lunch
- Croque Madame - $14: Ham and Cheese with Two Sunny Side Eggs Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Brussels Burger - $17: With Blue Cheese, Bacon, and Homemade Fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Houston Burger - $17: With Jalapeños, Caramelized Onions, Cheese, and Homemade Fries Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Crème Brûlée - $10: Classic burnt custard
- Chocolate Mousse - $10: Mousse au Chocolat
- Liégeois Speculoos Waffle - $14: Topped with Speculoos Ice Cream and Whipped Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Nutella Crepe - $12: Filled with Nutella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Belgian Hot Chocolate - $4.75: Rich hot chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mexican Coke - $3.5: Bottled soda
- Cappuccino - $4.5: Espresso with steamed milk
- Sauvignon Blanc, J. de Villebois - $15: Touraine, France Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
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