Bistro Le Cep Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Bistro Le Cep, a charming oasis of French cuisine nestled in Houston. This hidden gem on Westheimer Rd transports you to the warmth of a rustic Parisian bistro. The menu showcases an exquisite array of traditional dishes that evoke the essence of France, from buttery escargot to crispy duck, expertly paired with generous wines.
Start your culinary adventure with a velvety vichyssoise, transitioning seamlessly to a succulent poulet cordon bleu and freshly sautéed haricots verts. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared, emphasizing quality and freshness. Don’t overlook the delectable mousse au chocolat for dessert; it’s a rich finale that indulges the senses.
With impeccable service and a cozy ambiance, Bistro Le Cep promises a dining experience that is as memorable as the flavors it serves. Truly, this is a place for anyone seeking an authentic taste of France.
Hors d'oeuvre (Appetizers)
Moules aux Fines Herbes
Fresh Mussels in a Wine and Garlic Broth served with Fresh Herbs
Filet de Saumon Fume a la Normande
Succulent Smoked Salmon served with Fresh Watercress Vinaigrette and Calvados marinated Apples
Pate de Canard
Duck Pate with Cumberland Sauce
Avocat Farcis aux Crustaces
Ripe Avocado stuffed with Crabmeat and Shrimp served with fresh Watercress
Escargots a la Bourguignonne
Succulent Burgundy Snails in Homemade Seven Herb Garlic Butter au Gratin
Saint-Jacques Poelee aux Safran Gastrique
Pan Seared Sea Scallop over tossed Baby Spinach and a Saffron Gastrique
Soupe a l' Oignon
Traditional Onion Soup with Gruyere Cheese
Vichyssoise
Chilled Potato and Leek Soup
Potages du Jour
Salades de Saison (Salads)
Salade du Jardinier
Crisp House Salad with your Choice of Dressing - Caesar, Italian, French, Blue Cheese or House
Salade au Fromage de Chevre
Crisp Romaine Lettuce tossed with a light Caesar Dressing, served with a crusted Goat Cheese Bruschetta
Salade de Tomates a l'Oignon
Sliced Vine Ripe Tomatoes, Sweet Onion and Blue Cheese, served with House Dressing
Poele Foie de Veau aux Pommes
Pan Roasted Calves' Liver with Apples, Crisp Bacon, and Homemade French Fried Potatoes
Steak Entrecote Grille
Grilled 13 oz. Certified Black Angus Sirloin Steak with Green Peppercorn Sauce served with Homemade French Fried Potatoes
Medallion de Marcassin a l'aigre-doux
Filet de Buf Financiere
Tender Filet Steak wrapped with Bacon and grilled to perfection served with a Pinot Noir Reduction, Creamed Potatoes and Vegetables
Specialitees de la Maison (Specialties of the House)
Poissons et Fruits de Mer (Seafood)
Cakes au Crabe Sauce Piment Doux
Crisp Crab Cakes topped with a light Pimento Sauce and served with Angel Hair Pasta and Fresh Vegetables
Bouillabaisse a la Marseillaise
Fresh Fish and Shellfish simmered with Onions, Tomatoes, Fennel, Leeks, Garlic, Olive Oil, and Fresh Herbs
Cod en Papillote
Fresh Fillet of New England Cod baked with Herbs, Seasonal Vegetables, Petit Shrimp and Crabmeat in Parchment Paper
Escalope de Saumon en Croute de Pomme de Terre
Potato Crusted Baked Filled of Fresh AlaskanSalmon with Green Beans and Bearnaise Sauce
Crevettes Sautees a l'Ail, garnies de Tomates Grillees
Sauteed Shrimp with Roasted Garlic Served with Grilled Beefsteak Tomato, White Beans and Fried Onions
Poisson du Jour Meuniere
Pan Roasted Catch of the Day in Lemon Butter Sauce with Capers served with Fresh Grilled Vegetables
Bar a la Florentine
Pan Roasted Fresh Fillet of Chilean Sea Bass topped with a light Veloute Sauce served with Garlic Leaf Spinach and Roasted Potatoes
Coq au Vin a l'Ancienne
Braised Chicken in Red Wine with Carrots, Mushrooms and Onions
Supreme de Volaille aux Champignons des Bois
Breast of Chicken sauteed in Olive Oil with Wild Mushrooms topped with Goat Cheese and Tomato Concasse, served with Spatzle and Fresh Green Beans
Canard a l'Orange
Half of a Roasted Duck with a Bigarade Sauce, Lentils and Red Cabbage
Volaille (Poultry)
Rotis et Plats du Jour (Specialties of the Day)
Saute de Veau de Lait aux Carottes
Tender Cutlets of Milk-Fed Veal sauteed in Olive Oil served with Mushroom Sauce, Carrots, Fresh Green Beans, and Spatzle
Cote de Porc a la Charcutiere
Grilled Pork Chop and Charcutiere Sauce, served with Creamed Potatoes and Red Cabbage
Lapin aux Haricots Verts
Pot Roasted Rabbit in a light Mustard Sauce with Fresh Green Beans and Buttered Spatzle