221 Main Street
Historic Downtown
South Boston, VA 24592
434.572.1888
seeyou@bistro1888.com

Tuesday - Saturday, 5 - 10 p.m.

A Lighter Fare menu available from 5 - 6 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, and Guests over 65 Tuesday - Thursday from 5-10! Click here for menu.

Seared Rare Yellowfin Tuna with wasabi aïoli, soba noodles & ponsu miso sauce 10.95

Chipotle Spiced & Grilled Shrimp with horseradish tomato dipping sauce 6.95

Avocado & Goat Cheese Quesadilla with tomatillo, pablano salsa verde & balsamic glaze 6.95

Crispy Fried Oysters with lemon parsley aïoli 7.95

Spicy Tempura Portobello Mushroom with creamy Roquefort dipping sauce 5.95

Skillet Roasted Mussels in garlicky citrus broth with roasted peppers, saffron orzo and basil leaves 6.95

Grilled Chicken Quesadilla with aged Vermont white cheddar, roasted peppers and basil 7.95

Shrimp Tempura with hoison tamari dipping sauce 7.50

Tuscan Ciabatta Brushetta grilled ciabatta bread with chèvre, tapenade, roasted red pepper & pesto 5.95

Crisp Sesame Fried Calamari with lime tamari dipping sauce 7.25

Bistro Backfin Crabcakes accentuated with a citrus parsley aïoli 8.95

Tempura Sea Scallops with lemon parsley aïoli 9.95

 

Crab Bisque with wild mushrooms and leeks cup 3.25  bowl 4.25

Bistro Salad our house salad of crisp baby greens, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion & croutons, a sprinkle of feta cheese and our bistro vinaigrette 4.50  with entrée 3.25

Classic Caesar Salad with garlicky croutons and shaved Parmesan reggiano 4.50  with entrée 3.25 with grilled chicken 7.25

Blue Caesar Salad our classic caesar salad with a shower of Roquefort blue cheese 5.25  with entrée 3.95

Spinach Salad with goat cheese, pine nuts, roasted red peppers, brandy bacon & wild mushrooms with balsamic vinaigrette and pecorino 6.95

Country Greek Salad marinated artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, kalamata olives, feta, tomatoes, cucumbers, shaved Bermuda onions, and pepperocini, tossed with croutons and our Greek style bistro vinaigrette 6.95

Gorgonzola, Walnut and Mesclun Salad with cucumbers, red onion and balsamic vinaigrette 6.95

 

Chicken and Wild Mushroom Angel Hair 13.95
with gorgonzola, sun-dried tomatoes and pecorino.

Garlic Shrimp & Mussel Spaghettini 14.95
with basil, roasted Roma tomato & Parmesan-Reggiano.

Beef & Portobello Penne 14.95
beef medallions with portobello mushrooms, sweet onion ragu tossed with Roquefort and demiglace.

Bay Scallop Linguini - Provençal Style 14.95
with caramelized leek, roasted tomato, basil and asiago.

Mediterranean Angel Hair 13.95
with chèrve, sun-dried tomatoes, sweet onions, mesclun tossed with julienne veggies and pesto.

Grilled Hoisin-Applejack Pork Tenderloin 14.95
hoisin and brandy marinated pork tenderloin with gingered cranberry applesauce

Grilled Full Rack of New Zealand Lamb 21.95
with gorgonzola port sauce

Burgundy Chicken 14.95
a French classic: wine roasted ½ chicken with shallots, mushrooms and thyme

Bourbon Molasses Porterhouse Pork Chop 18.95
16 oz. double-cut, marinated and grilled chop served with our gingered cranberry applesauce & honey mashed sweet potatoes

Our steaks are hand selected Angus Beef, aged for premium taste and texture

Grilled Ribeye 10 oz. 22.95
with garlicky herb butter and Bistro onion rings 12 oz. 26.95

French Style Ribeye 10 oz. 25.95
with Roquefort, onion confit sauce and demiglace & potato croquette

Grilled Filet Mignon 6 oz. 22.95
with a cabernet morel demiglace 8 oz. 28.95

Parisian Filet Mignon 6 oz. 25.95
with shiitake mushrooms, a marsala gorgonzola sauce and potato croquette

Grilled Flat Iron Portobello Steak 6 oz. 15.95
marinated, grilled and sliced tender blade steak paired with grilled portobello mushroom and thyme demiglace

Grilled Salmon 15.95
with ginger garlic sauce

Crispy Fried Oysters 13.95
with lemon parsley aïoli

Pan Seared Rainbow Trout 14.95
with shiitake mushrooms, toasted pecans and citrus thyme beurre blanc

Tempura Sea Scallops 17.95
witha citrus parsley aïoli

Shrimp & Scallop Étoufée 16.95
hearty Louisiana style seafood combo with shiitake mushrooms, roasted tomatoes & peppers, caramelized onions and basil on basmati rice

Skillet Seared Bistro Backfin Crab Cakes 15.95
accentuated with a citrus parsley aïoli.

Tuscan Style Shrimp 14.95
sautéed shrimp with roasted tomato, asiago and basil sauce, served with saffron orzo

Backfin Crabcake and Pan Seared Sea Scallops 19.95
accentuated with a citrus parsley aïoli

Grilled Salmon, Bistro Crabcake and Basil Shrimp 19.95
served with saffron orzo

Grilled Angus Ribeye paired with our Tuscan Shrimp 27.95
10 oz. ribeye with portobello mushroom, pesto and thyme cabernet demiglace

Grilled 6 oz. Filet Mignon with Jumbo Lump Crab and Crawfish Sauté 26.95
with cabernet demiglace and carrot "fries"

 

Grilled Portobello Mushroom "Filet" 13.95
served with goat cheese, wilted spinach, roasted red peppers, garlic mashed potatoes

Garlic Linguini Primavera 11.95
julienne veggies with caramelized onions, mushrooms, basil, tomato & Parmesan-Reggiano

 

Entrees above served with Bistro mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetable du jour,
except with pastas and where unless otherwise noted

Selections and prices subject to change without notice.

 

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