Roost menu starting 11-09-2023
{ˈrüst} is a respite for neighbors and our traveling friends. Thanks to Texas Olive Ranch, Falcon Lake Farms, Airline Seafood, 44 Farms Beef, Holmes’ Chicken, Sweet Bribery Ice Cream, Pederson Farms, & BOH Pasta. We Appreciate You!
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT ALL TO-GO ORDERS HAVE A MANDATORY 10% GRATUITY ADDED TO THEM, ADDITIONAL TIPPING IS BASED ON SOLE DISCRETION AND IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANK YOU!
To share, or not . . . . .
* Blackberry Salad- Seasonal lettuce, crumbled goat’s cheese, smoked almonds, tart onions
13
Mango Churumuri- puffed rice, diced tomatoes & onion, fresh herbs, peanut, heat, Avo chutney
9
Flo, what’s the Soup du jour!? The Soup of the day. mmmm, sounds good.
cup 4 bowl 6
*General Tso’s Escargot, shishito pepper, scallion, broccoli, sweet n’ spicy glaze, sesame
16
3 Cheese stuffed mushrooms, toasted breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, beurre blanc
13
*Chilled Aji shrimp cocktail, yellow cocktail sauce, grilled lemon
18
*Mason jar pickles of local produce. Inquire with your servers!
7
Bread Service- Slow Dough fresh bread with house pimento cheese spread,
salted pistachio & white chocolate butter, and Persian herb butter
11
Edamame hummus, roasted garlic, lemon, chili crunch oil, baby cilantro, toasted pita
13
*The famous fried cauliflower, scallions, toasted pine nuts, miso dressing, bonito flakes
11
*Gulf fish “Acgua Pazza”, garlic crostini, Italian parsley, olive oil, pecorino
28
*Spiced duck breast, delicata squash, Stracciatella, pomegranate
32
*Sicilian octopus, romesco, heirloom grains, currant, pine nuts, butter olives, herb oil
29
Tasso Spiced pork schnitzel, low country dirty rice with andouille, apple brandy gravy
32
*+ Carpet Bagger Filet- 6oz. filet, crisp oysters, crumbled gorgonzola, Frank’s demi, asparagus
46
Black truffle gnocchi, parmesan brodo w/ butter sauce, runny farm egg, crispy mushroom
27
+ Lalo’s Burger- Angus beef, house queso, chunky fresh salsa, avocado smash. Hand-cut fries
19
Sweet Tooth, and a lil cheese . . .
Coffee n’ donut holes- Nutmeg donuts, crushed pistachios, dulce de leche, coffee ice cream
9
Roasted apple hand pie, miso caramel ice cream, honey roasted peanuts, milk sauce
9
*“Rumble in the Bronx” - NY cheesecake w/ coconut macaron crust, torched mellow, chocolate
12
Skillet baked brie, seasonal jam, Maldon flake salt, grilled sourdough toast points, herbs
13
* Annotates GF. Please ask your server how these items can be altered or what makes it GF
+Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness
Chef's Tasting Menu
Our chef’s tasting menu is not only a fun way to try different offerings, it’s also an incredible way to help give back to our community. $3 of each meal will go to apre determined charity of our choice for our 10th year of giving back!
$60 per person (gratuity not included)
**Please Choose 1 dish from each course. We graciously
ask that there is no sharing, substituting, & gratuity
is not included in the meals price. Thank you!
FIRST COURSE (Choose 1)
(add a house glass of wine for only $10)
Blackberry Salad- Seasonal lettuce, crumbled goat’s cheese, smoked almonds, tart onions
(GF)
General Tso’s Escargot, shishito pepper, scallion, broccoli, sweet n’ spicy glaze, sesame
(GF)
The famous fried cauliflower, scallions, toasted pine nuts, miso dressing, bonito flakes
(GF)
SECOND COURSE ( Choose 1)
Gulf fish “Agua Pazza”, garlic crostini, Italian parsley, olive oil, pecorino
(GF)
Spiced duck breast, delicata squash, Stracciatella, pomegranate
(GF)
+Tasso Spiced pork schnitzel, low country dirty rice with andouille, apple brandy gravy
+Carpet Bagger Filet- 6oz. filet, crisp oysters, crumbled gorgonzola, Frank’s demi, asparagus
(GF) (+$10 supplement)
Black truffle gnocchi, parmesan brodo w/ butter sauce, runny farm egg, crispy mushroom
DESSERT (Choose 1)
(Add a 3oz pour of dessert wine for only $9)
Coffee n’ donut holes- Nutmeg donuts, crushed pistachios, dulce de leche, coffee ice cream
Roasted apple hand pie, miso caramel ice cream, honey roasted peanuts, milk sauce
“Rumble in the Bronx” - NY cheesecake w/ coconut macaron crust, torched mellow, chocolate
(GF)
Roost Wine & Beer List
~All wines contain sulfites. Pregnant women please take heed to the risks of drinking before birth.~
Sparkling
NV Gerard Bertrand Brut-Rosé, Franc 14/ 56
(fresh raspberry notes and crisp dry finish )
Roederer Brut Premier Champagne , California 16/60
(Mendocino county's premier bubbles. Beautiful climate makes great grapes)
White & Rosé
2018 Aperture Cellars Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma 16/62
(richness balanced with acidity. Lemon meringue and floral hits)
2021 Pieropan Soave Classico, Italy 47
(organically grown grapes with hints of eucalyptus, and stone fruit)
2020 Maison Noir "New Noir" White Blend, Oregon 19/70
(a new Gewurztraminer blend with a wonderful salinity)
2021 Valley of the Moon Pinot Blanc- Viognier, Sonoma Valley 13/48
(aromas of vanilla and honeysuckle. A fun & focused white wine)
2020 Pop 300 White Blend, Napa Valley 58
(very enjoyable chardonnay with Rhone varietals. Favored with any dish)
2021 Vignerons Ardéchois Côtes du Rhône Blanc, France 14/ 50
(organically produced and a delicate showcase of what white blends can be)
2018 FRNK Chardonnay, Napa Valley 17/60
( bright hints of stonefruit and caramel. a wonderful Chard with character)
2021 Les Sarrins Cotes de Provence Rosé, France 15/54
(Grenache- Cinsault grapes bring a well balanced & natural acidity)
2020 Pröst Rheinhessen Dry Riesling, Germany 14/51
(Prost is German for cheers! This wine is nothing short of a celebration)
Wine Cocktails & Non-Alcoholic
Mellow Margarita — Fresh lime juice, agave nectar, and orange liqor, mixed with tequila wine and served over ice. 10
Red Wine Sangria- House Pomegranate- vanilla reduction and red wine over ice. Delicious! 13
Seasonal Shrub-Fermented fruit and botanicals topped with sparkling water and a lemon wedge. Refreshing! Alcohol-free 7
GHIA Beverages- A delicious Aperitif of botanicals to open the pallet and get a great conversation going. Topped with a splash of sparkling water and a twist. Alcohol- free 9
Thomson & Scott Organic NA Chardonnay- Classic tingle of bubbles from organic grapes with the alcohol removed! Don't be left out of the celebration Alcohol- free 9
Karbach Brewing "Free & Easy" IPA- Brewed with special hops, this local brew will have you forgetting that there is no booze in it! Citrus notes and a balanced bitterness Alcohol- free 4
Red
2019 Landmark “Overlook” Pinot Noir, California 14/50
(a true taste of California, sourced from 3 regions. A solid pick)
2021 Vina Cobos Felino Malbec, Argentina 13/42
(a refined Malbec with bond tannins and bright fruit)
2018 Beronia Rioja Reserva Tempranillo, Spain 50
(great balance between acidic fruit and rich oak. Fresh and structured)
2016 Château de Gensac "Pas de Deux" Blend, France 50
(a rather refreshing and expressive blend of merlot, tannat, & fer-servadou)
2017 Chateau Greysac Bordeaux, France 64
(classic bordeaux that excites while still being casual and dependable)
2019 Wakefield Vineyards "Promised Land" Cab. Sauv, Australia 14/50
(black currants and toasted cedar form fine tannins and a smooth finish)
2020 Ridge Vineyards “Three Valleys” Petite Syrah, Sonoma Ca. 64
(bold & generous. An incredible blend with zinfandel sharpness)
2019 Mettler Family Vineyards Zinfandel, Lodi Ca. 16/ 58
(approachable and rich, wonderful with meats or heavy spices)
2019 Secret Indulgence “Chronology” Red Blend, Napa 68
(a complex and rare blend of 9 grapes that entice all senses)
After...
NV Ferreira 10 year Tawny Port, Portugal 17/62
(2oz pour)
(sweet & floral w/ notes of vanilla, maple, & a soft spice)
2009 Guiraud Sauternes, France 17/62
(2oz pour)
(a wonderful end to your meal, pairs greatly with our brie)
Beer
Bottles and Cans
Galveston Bay Brewing "Sea Foam" Cream Ale (Dickinson) 5
Brewdog "Hazy Jane Mango" New England IPA w/ mango (Ohio) 5
GlutenBerg Gluten-free Blonde (Montreal) 7
St. Arnold’s “Juicy” IPA (Houston) 5
8th Wonder “Cougar Paw” Red Ale (Houston) 5
Wiseacre "Gotta Get Up To Get Down" Coffee-Milk Stout (Tenn.) 8
Harpoon Brewery UFO Belgian White (Massachusetts) 5
Texas Leaguer "Dog Days" Citrus Shandy (Missouri City) 5
Austin EastCiders Hard Cider (Austin) 6
*St. Arnold Brewery Root Beer!! non-alcoholic (Houston) 4
On tap, tap, tap!
Starbase Brewing "Of Kolsch I Still Love You" Kolsch Beer (Austin) 7
Destihl Brewing "Normal" Pilsner (Illinois) 7
Texas Leaguer "Knuckle Bock" Bock (Missouri City) 7
Lakewood Brewing "Punkel" Pumpkin Spice Dark Ale (Garland) 8
Other Beverages
Sodas (sprite, diet coke) 3.00
Bottled Mexican Coke 5.00
Agua panna spring water 3.50
Topo Chico sparkling water 5.00
Iced tea 3.50
“Republic of Tea” (Hot Teas) 5.00
Geva Coffee (reg. or decaf) 5.00