Roost menu starting 01-17-2025
{ˈrüst} is a respite for neighbors and our traveling friends. Thanks to Texas Olive Ranch, Red Field Ranch, Airline Seafood, Backyard Barns, Holmes’ Chicken, Sweet Bribery Ice Cream, & Pederson Farms. We Appreciate You!
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT ALL TO-GO ORDERS HAVE A MANDATORY 20% GRATUITY ADDED TO THEM, ADDITIONAL TIPPING IS BASED ON SOLE DISCRETION AND IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANK YOU!
To share, or not . . . . .
* Winter tomato salad- hot house heirlooms, capers, frisee, fresh thyme, smoked paprika oil
14
* Vietnamese Calamari Salad- crispy squid, shaven cabbage, brussels, herbs, fish sauce, pear
17
Flo, what’s the Soup du jour!? The Soup of the day. mmmm, sounds good.
cup 4 bowl 6
* Garden Vegetable Pajeon- Gochujang vinaigrette tossed cilantro, garlic chips, sesame soy dip
12
* Skillet oysters Rockefeller, creamed kale, parmesan, bacon bits, vermouth butter sauce
16
Dirty Martini Dip- whipped bleu cheese, marinated Castelvetrano olives, crostini crackers
13
*Mason jar pickles of local produce. Inquire with your servers!
7
Bread Service- Slow Dough fresh bread with house pimento cheese spread,
sun dried tomato pesto butter & honey-miso butter
11
“Build your own” wild mushroom street tacos, tomatillo pico, queso fresco, crispy garlic
13
*Wild boar ribs, hot honey glaze, goat’s cheese, shaven celery and carrots, pickled chilies
18
*The famous fried cauliflower, scallions, toasted pine nuts, miso dressing, bonito flakes
11
*Yogurt marinated Gulf fish, green tikka masala chickpeas, minted potatoes, fried shallots
26
*Slow cooked beef short rib, crushed corn polenta, ancho chili barbecue sauce, corn riblets
40
*Free range chicken, black truffle risotto, baby arugula, Pecorino Romano, olive oil
27
*Spanish octopus, crispy potatoes, oregano chimi, pea shoots, padron peppers, saffron aioli
30
Spaghetti alla Nerrano- bucatini, roasted zucchini, Meyer lemon butter, aged pecorino
24
+ Southwest Burger- 8oz Wagyu patty, roast onions, cheddar, charred poblano, cilantro crema. W/ fries
18
Sweet Tooth, and a lil cheese . . .
Coffee n’ donut holes- Nutmeg donuts, crushed pistachios, dulce de leche, coffee ice cream
9
Dubai chocolate cake- Devil’s food cake, pistachio creme, honey gelato, butter toasted phyllo
11
*Coconut custard, rum braised prunes, crumbled biscotti, baby cilantro
10
Skillet baked brie, maple walnut honey, Maldon flake salt, grilled sourdough toast points
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
-All prices reflect our cash price. Credit card payments are subject to a 3.99% fee. Cash payments are exempt of fee
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. $5 of each meal will go to a pre-determined charity of our choice for our 13th year of giving back!
$55 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)
Winter tomato salad- hot house heirlooms, capers, frisee, fresh thyme, smoked paprika oil (GF)
Skillet oysters Rockefeller, creamed kale, parmesan, bacon bits, vermouth butter sauce (GF)
Wild boar ribs, hot honey glaze, goat’s cheese, shaven celery and carrots, pickled chilies (GF)
The famous fried cauliflower, scallions, toasted pine nuts, miso dressing, bonito flakes (GF)
SECOND COURSE ( Choose 1)
Yogurt marinated Gulf fish, green tikka masala chickpeas, minted potatoes, fried shallots (GF)
Free range chicken, black truffle risotto, baby arugula, Pecorino Romano, olive oil (GF)
Slow cooked beef short rib, crushed corn polenta, ancho chili barbecue sauce, corn riblets (GF) (+$4 supplement)
Spaghetti alla Nerrano- bucatini, roasted zucchini, Meyer lemon butter, aged pecorino (V)
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
Coconut custard, rum braised prunes, crumbled biscotti, baby cilantro (GF)
Dubai chocolate cake- Devil’s food cake, pistachio creme, honey gelato, butter toasted phyllo
Roost Wine & Beer List
~All wines contain sulfites. Pregnant women please take heed to the risks of drinking before birth.~
Sparkling
2023 Torresella Rosé Prosecco, Italy 14/ 44
(fresh berry notes with a crisp, dry finish )
NV Roederer Estate Champagne , California 16/60
(Mendocino county's premier bubbles. Beautiful climate makes great grapes)
2022 Famille Fabre Sparkling PetNat Bullé, France 14/48
(fermented natural wine with organically grown grapes. Stone fruit forward)
White & Rosé
2018 Aperture Cellars Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma 16/62
(richness balanced with acidity. Lemon meringue and floral hits)
2020 Maison Noir "New Noir" White Blend, Oregon 19/70
(a new Gewurztraminer blend with a wonderful salinity)
NV Umani Ronchi Casal Di Serra Verdicchio Castelli Di Jesi, Italy 14/44
(aromas of yuzu and honeysuckle. A refreshing & focused patio white)
2021 Vignerons Ardéchois Côtes du Rhône Blanc, France 14/ 50
(organically produced and a delicate showcase of what white blends can be)
2021 Amici Cellars Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast 15/48
( a bright and inviting chardonnay offering classic flavors with a twist)
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
Mellow Margarita — Fresh lime juice, agave nectar, and orange liqor, mixed with tequila wine and served over ice 10
Fall Sangria- House syrup of pears and cinnamon with red wine over ice. Delicious! 13
Sazon Pineapple Tepache- Hand crushed and fermented pineapple drink from San Pacho, Nayarit. Effervescent and fresh with a focus on ripeness. 9
Almare Spritz! - a wonderful version of the classic Aperol Spritz, with a little less booze. Served on ice with an orange wedge. Classic! 12
Non-Alcoholic Cocktails and Beverages
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
WIN NA Giesen Sparkling Brut, New Zealand- Classic tingle of bubbles from Verdejo grapes with the alcohol removed! Don't be left out of the celebration Alcohol- free 12/ 38
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 5
8th Wonder Brewing "Wonder Water" CBD Seltzer- A fun new project from Houston friends that introduces the calming powers of hemp CBD for a relaxing getaway from traditional beverages Alcohol-free 8
Red
2021 Roco Gravel Road Pinot Noir, Willamette 16/52
(long, rich tannins that evoke dark fruit and a hint of smoke. Delicious wine)
2019 Kaiken Indómito Malbec, Argentina 13/42
(subtle and refreshing with true violet notes. From Mendoza region)
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)
2019 Chateau Tour de Gilet Bordeaux, France 14/50
(medium bodied with subtle oak. A true, traditional Bordeaux)
2021 Bezel Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles 13/44
(wonderful and generous palleted cabernet from reputable Cakebread Cellars)
2023 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 10 year Warres Otima Tawny Port, Portugal 16/46
(2oz pour)
(dry, sweet, & floral w/ notes of vanilla, maple, & 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
Menabrea Bionda Blonde Lager (Italy) 7
Moody Tongue Brewing Juice Lychee IPA (Chicago) 8
GlutenBerg Gluten-free White (Montreal) 7
Southern Star Strawberry Blonde (Conroe) 5
8th Wonder “Cougar Paw” Red Ale (Houston) 5
Hitachino Nest Espresso Stout (Japan ) 8
Harpoon Brewery UFO Belgian White (Massachusetts) 5
Texas Leaguer "Dog Days" Citrus Shandy (Missouri City) 5
Aval Blanc French Cider (France) 6
*St. Arnold Brewery Root Beer!! non-alcoholic (Houston) 4
On tap, tap, tap!
North Shepherd Brewing "Shepherd Park" Pilsner (Houston) 7
Lone Pint "Yellow Rose" Golden IPA (Magnolia) 7
Texas Beer Co. Pecos Amber Lager (Taylor) 7
Rotating Tap. Ask your server what the seasonal is right now! 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