Roost menu starting 9-19-2024

{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 10% GRATUITY ADDED TO THEM, ADDITIONAL TIPPING IS BASED ON SOLE DISCRETION AND IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANK YOU!

To share, or not . . . . .

*Goat’s cheese and thyme stuffed piquillo peppers, saba vinaigrette, parsley salad

13

Flo, what’s the Soup du jour!? The Soup of the day. mmmm, sounds good.

cup 4 bowl 6

*Gulf swordfish crudo, passionfruit- lemongrass leche de tigre, yam puree, shaven onions

16

*Messy Malaysian chicken wings, pickled vegetables, fried herbs, crispy garlic

15

Charred mushroom and rye bread dumplings, dill oil, pickled ginger, candied chilis

14

*Mason jar pickles of local produce. Inquire with your servers!

7

Bread Service- Slow Dough fresh bread with house pimento cheese spread, Vietnamese coffee butter & herb and cured olive butter

11

*Moules Frites- Mediterranean mussels, white wine butter sauce, fries, spicy garlic aioli

20

*The famous fried cauliflower, scallions, toasted pine nuts, miso dressing, bonito flakes

11

Patagonian salmon, warm farro and almond salad, dried cherries, beet beurre rouge

28

Axis venison meatballs, French lentils and chard, saffron broth, walnut relish

28

*Bordelaise Gulf shrimp and grits, caramelized garlic, smoked bacon, chives

30

*Moroccan chicken merguez, whipped potatoes, poblano Chermoula, charred cabbage

27

*Friesian prime strip steak, pomodoro crudo, rosemary potatoes, aged balsamic cippolini

52

Lumache alla Vodka- snail shaped artisan pasta, rich vodka tomato sauce, marinated peppers

23

+Drive-through Burger- Wagyu patty, special sauce, lettuce, onion, pickle, cheese. House fries

18

Sweet Tooth, and a lil cheese . . .

Coffee n’ donut holes- Nutmeg donuts, crushed pistachios, dulce de leche, coffee ice cream

9

*Pumpkin panna cotta, green apple milk, house granola, ginger spice

9

Trunchbull’s chocolate cake, chocolate pearls, chocolate sauce

11

Skillet baked brie, black truffle 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)

    Celery Salad Victor- shaven celery, anchovy Caesar, pickled peppers, crispy capers (GF)

    Charred mushroom and rye bread dumplings, dill oil, pickled ginger, candied hot peppers (V)

    *Gulf swordfish crudo, passionfruit- lemongrass leche de tigre, yam puree, shaven onions (GF)

    The famous fried cauliflower, scallions, toasted pine nuts, miso dressing, bonito flakes (GF)

    SECOND COURSE ( Choose 1)

    Patagonian salmon, warm farro and almond salad, dried cherries, beet beurre rouge (GF)

    Moroccan chicken merguez, whipped potatoes, poblano Chermoula, charred cabbage (GF)

    Axis venison meatballs, French lentils and chard, saffron broth, walnut relish

    Friesian prime strip steak, pomodoro crudo, rosemary potatoes, aged balsamic cippolini (GF) (+$5 supplement)

    Lumache alla Vodka- snail shaped artisan pasta, rich vodka tomato sauce, marinated peppers (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

    Trunchbull’s chocolate cake, chocolate pearls, chocolate sauce

    Pumpkin panna cotta, green apple milk, house granola, ginger spice (GF)

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 Brut Premier 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)

2023 Stags Leap Chardonnay, Napa 15/48

( bright hints of lemon zest and quince. 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

Mellow Margarita — Fresh lime juice, agave nectar, and orange liqor, mixed with tequila wine and served over ice 10

White Wine Sangria- House Melon syrup and Ambruzzo 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 Nine Hats Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley 13/44

(multi-layered wine with expressive notes and a richness that lingers)

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 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

Brewdog "Elvis Juice" New England IPA w/ grapefruit (Ohio) 5

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!

Starbase Brewing "Of Kolsch I Still Love You" Kolsch Beer (Austin) 7

Lone Pint "Yellow Rose" Golden IPA (Magnolia) 7

Texas Leaguer "Knuckle Bock" Bock (Missouri City) 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