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Blue Talon Bistro

Cuisine: American, Continental, European, French

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Chef David Everett at the Blue Talon Bistro describes his cuisine as "serious comfort food," and everything from the food to the friendly neighborhood atmosphere will make you feel right at home in this French-inspired bistro. Try the chicken and mushroom crepes, served with asparagus and Parmesan cheese or the fresh goat cheese drizzled in honey. Wash it all down with a selection from the extensive wine list.

Address:

420 Prince George St
Williamsburg, VA 23185
757-476-2583

Hours:

Daily 8am-9pm

Website:

bluetalonbistro.com

Main Menu
- Dinner - Starter Plates
  
  Creamed Sweet Corn & Crab Soup
  
  with fresh herbs ($9.95)
  
  French Onion Soup Gratinee
  
  ($8.95)
  
  Escargots Bourguignon
  
  traditional style with garlic & parsley ($13.95)
  
  Raclette
  
  classic melted swiss raclette cheese over potatoes with rosette de lyon sausage ($10.95)
  
  French Wings
  
  crispy frog legs over cucumber slaw with spicy dipping sauce ($11.95)
  
  Brandade
  
  traditional provence style dip of creamy salt cod & potatoes with croutons ($9.95)
  
  Mussels
  
  steamed in white wine with shallots, butter & garlic ($12.95)
  
  Cassoulet Loiseau
  
  duck confit and burgundy snails in a braise of white beans ($11.95)
  
  Fried Oysters
  
  with tomato relish and thai spiced remoulade ($12.95)
  
  Goat Cheese Biscuit
  
  truffled biscuit with local "Hot Honey" & mixed greens ($10.95)
- Dinner - Main Plates
  
  Rotisserie Chicken
  
  tender roasted chicken with sauteed vegetables, poultry broth and potatoes ($24.95)
  
  Steak Frites
  
  bistro classic of grilled skirt steak with parmesan -truffled fries, mixed lettuces & btb steak sauce ($29.95)
  
  Meatloaf
  
  homemade meatloaf with mushroom gravy, smashed potatoes & green beans ($21.95)
  
  Duck Parmentier
  
  confit duck in a rich shepherd's pie with dried fruits and whipped potatoes ($28.95)
  
  Roasted Scallops
  
  creamed Carolina Rice with pencil asparagus & a salsify, sweet corn & shiitake sautee. ($29.95)
  
  Slow Cooked Pot Roast
  
  tender chunks of beef with potatoes, onions & carrots in a rich beef broth ($24.95)
  
  Chicken & Mushroom Crepes
  
  baked crepes filled with creamed chicken & mushrooms, herbs de provence topped with pencil asparagus and parmesan cheese ($23.95)
  
  Sauteed Dover Sole
  
  lightly sauteed with morel mushrooms, flageolet beans and a port/sherry cream with parmesan ($26.95)
  
  Seared Salmon
  
  over creamed spinach with roasted potatoes, Parmesan & diced tomatoes ($27.95)
  
  Bow Tie Pasta
  
  artisan pasta with lump blue crab, fresh edamame, sugar snap peas, fresh herbs, a light parmesan cream and a dash of sherry ($27.95)
  
  Sauteed Calves Liver
  
  smothered in sauteed shiitakes, smoked bacon & onions with sauteed asparagus, a marsala reduction and smashed yukon gold potatoes ($21.95)
  
  Mac & Cheese
  
  rich baked gratin of penne pasta with sauteed vegetables and edwards country ham ($19.95)
  
  Choucroute
  
  grilled sausages, smoked pork loin & ham hock seasoned sauerkraut with whole grain mustard ($24.95)
  
  Hamburger
  
  smoked bacon, american cheese & fried egg on a toasted bun with french fries ($15.95)
- Breakfast - Main Plates
  Breakfast Omelette
  
  omelette of black forest ham, shredded cheddar & swiss cheese with smoked bacon & toasted baguette. topped with basque sauce ($11.95)
  
  Belgian Waffle
  
  golden waffle with smoked bacon, sausage & virginia maple syrup ($11.95)
  
  Breakfast Platter
  
  two eggs, link sausage, virginia ham biscuit, potato cake & stone ground grits ($11.95)
  
  Creamed Chipped Beef
  air dried beef in cream sauce over toasted brioche
  
  $11.95
  
  Add 2 Eggs: $3.00
  European Breakfast Plate
  
  wedge of brie, toasted baguette, homemade blackberry jam & sliced rosette de lyon sausage ($11.95)
  
  French Toast
  
  hand battered breakfast bread with Virginia maple syrup and smoked bacon ($11.95)
  
  Smoked Salmon
  
  fresh baked croissant, sliced red onion, tomato & lettuce with scottish smoked salmon ($11.95)
  
  Spicy Eggs
  
  two poached eggs over braised white beans with basque sauce ($11.95)
  
  Truffled Eggs
  
  poached eggs in truffle cream accompanied by sauteed asparagus on toasted baguette ($15.95)
  
  Warm Oatmeal
  
  with brown sugar, light cream & dried fruit ($6.95)
- Breakfast - Lighter Fare
  Yogurt & Homemade Granola
  
  ($6.95)
  
  Wedge Of Brie And Fresh Baked Croissant
  
  ($6.95)
  
  Cereal With Milk Or Yogurt
  $3.95
  
  $5.95
  Orange Or Grapefruit Juice
  
  ($4.50)
  
  Fresh Cut Fruit
  
  ($5.95)
- Brunch Plates - Eggs & More
  
  French Toast
  
  griddled egg battered breakfast bread with smoked bacon & warm maple syrup ($14.95)
  
  Omelette
  
  with mushrooms, fresh spinach and swiss cheese ($14.95)
  
  Creamed Chipped Beef
  
  over toasted brioche with a fried egg ($14.95)
  
  Sausage & Egg Casserole
  
  ground sausage & cheese, with fresh fruit & salad on the side ($14.95)
  
  Belgian Waffle
  
  traditional malted belgian waffle with smoked bacon & fruit compote ($14.95)
  
  "Pan Cake"
  
  skillet baked vanilla cake smothered with sauteed apples and served with bacon & maple syrup ($14.95)
  
  Corned Beef & Sausage Hash
  
  with potatoes, onions, fresh herbs and two fried eggs ($14.95)
  
  Truffled Eggs
  
  poached eggs in black truffle cream with sauteed asparagus and toasted baguette ($15.95)
- Brunch - Brunch Plates
  
  Sauteed Dover Sole
  
  tender fillet with morels and flageolet beans in a light broth with fresh herbs ($15.95)
  
  Bow Tie Pasta
  
  artisan pasta with fresh edamame, sugar snap peas and a light parmesan cream with a dash of sherry ($14.95)
  
  Blackened Fish Reuben
  
  spicy seafood version of the lunch-time classic with swiss cheese, cole slaw and a house made 1000 island dressing on grilled rye bread ($14.95)
  
  Chicken & Mushroom Crepes
  
  baked crepes filled with creamed chicken, mushrooms & herbs de provene, topped with a parmesan cream sauce & served with field greens ($14.95)
  
  Mac & Cheese
  
  cheddar & parmesan cheese gratin made with penne pasta and a side of local edwards virginia country ham ($14.95)
  
  Hamburger
  
  with smoked bacon, cheese & a fried egg on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion & french fries ($15.95)
  
  Chicken Fried Steak
  
  with creamed Virginia ham, two fried eggs and stone ground grits ($14.95)
  
  Impossible Burger
  
  nationally famous vegan patty - topped with a fried egg and cheese and served with fries. Or order it "vegan" and we'll hook you up! ($14.95)
- Brunch - Boulangerie
  
  Basket Of Pastry
  
  pain au chocolat, croissant and a slice of coffee cake ($10.95)
  
  Croissants
  
  two fresh baked, flaky croissants with apricot preserves ($6.95)
  
  Blueberry Muffin
  
  moist, rich muffin loaded with berries ($3.95)
  
  Housemade "Cruffin"
  
  a light and flaky cinnamon raisin muffin made with croissant dough ($4.95)
  
  Fruit & Cheese Plate
  
  fresh coffee cake, brie & yogurt with fresh fruit ($14.95)
- Lunch - Main Plates
  
  Blackened Fish Reuben
  
  spicy seafood version of a sandwich classic with swiss cheese, cole slaw and house-made 1000 island dressing on grilled rye bread ($14.95)
  
  Omelette
  
  filled with mushrooms, white cheese and fresh spinach, served with mixed greens ($14.95)
  
  Sauteed Dover Sole
  
  tender fillet with morels and flageolet beans in a light broth with fresh herbs ($15.95)
  
  Soup & Half Sandwich
  
  a cup of todays soup and a half sandwich selected daily ($12.95)
  
  Chicken & Mushroom Crepes
  
  baked crepes filled with creamed chicken, mushrooms & herbs de provence, topped with parmesan cheese & served with field green salad ($14.95)
  
  Mac & Cheese
  
  cheddar & parmesan cheese gratin made with penne pasta and a side of edwards virginia ham ($14.95)
  
  Seared Tuna Sandwich
  
  tuna patty served on a toasted brioche bun with wasabi mayonnaise and french fries ($15.95)
  
  Meatloaf Sandwich
  
  grilled meatloaf with btbr steak sauce & caramelized onions on a toasted roll ($12.95)
  
  Bow Tie Pasta
  
  artisan pasta with fresh edamame, sugar snap peas and a light parmesan cream with a dash of sherry ($14.95)
  
  Hamburger
  
  seared black angus burger with smoked bacon, cheese & a fried egg on a toasted bun with traditional garnishes & french fries ($15.95)
  
  Croque Madame
  
  classic French ham & swiss sandwich on brioche with Mornay sauce and a fried egg ($14.95)
  
  Salade Nicoise
  
  flaked tuna with capers & shallots, served with sliced vegetables & anchovy fillets ($19.95)
  
  Rotisserie Chicken Caesar
  
  pulled rotisserie roasted chicken with chopped Romaine, tomatoes, brioche croutons, red onions and Caesar dressing ($12.95)
  
  "Impossible" Burger
  
  nationally famous vegan patty - topped with a fried egg and cheese and served with fries. Or order it "vegan" and we'll hook you up! ($14.95)
- Dinner - Salad Plates
  
  Field Green Salad
  
  local manakintowne farm field greens with aged sherry/parmesan vinaigrette ($8.95)
  
  Grilled Asparagus Salad
  
  a selection of vinaigrette dressed field greens with lightly grilled pencil asparagus, a toasted brie crouton, smoked bacon lardons and a soft poached egg ($11.95)
  
  Duck Confit Salad
  
  toasted pecans, crumbled blue cheese, duck confit, red grapes, caramelized onions, & diced tomatoes on mixed field greens with vinaigrette dressing ($15.95)
  
  Chopped Salad
  
  finely chopped lettuce with ricotta salata, diced egg, julienned ham & salami, tomato, bacon and spiced nuts ($13.95)
  
  Nicoise Salad
  
  entree salad of grilled, flaked tuna over mixed greens with anchovies, tomatoes, boiled potatoes, green beans, marinated artichoke hearts and a hard boiled egg ($19.95)
  
  Black Truffled Eggs
  
  black truffle deviled eggs with field greens and croutons ($10.95)
  
  Seared Rare Tuna
  
  seared & sliced chilled tuna with a pickled beer, onion, radish & seaweed salad and a ginger-sugar glaze ($11.95)
- Dinner - Plates Of The Day
  
  Monday - Braised Goat
  
  in a mild yellow curry sauce ($26.95)
  
  Tuesday - Roasted Rabbit
  
  over pappardelle pasta with mustard sauce ($29.95)
  
  Wednesday - Cioppino
  
  classic Italian seafood stew with a tomato broth ($29.95)
  
  Thursday - Braised Duck
  
  in a rich cassis sauce ($29.95)
  
  Friday - Seafood Curry
  
  green curry with rice ($29.95)
  
  Saturday - Boneless Shortribs
  
  slow cooked with rich red wine sauce ($29.95)
  
  Sunday - Coq au Vin
  
  rich, traditional version of the French classic ($29.95)
- Dinner - Charcuterie
  
  Country Style Pate
  
  house-made terrine with grilled bread ($12.95)
  
  Classic Charcuterie Plate
  
  daily selection of cured meats & sausages w/cornichons ($16.95)
  
  Butchers Tasting Board
  
  complete selection of cured meats, sausages and pates (intended for 2 or more!) ($29.95)
- Dessert Plates
  
  Chocolate Mousse
  
  traditionally rich bistro classic dessert ($7.95)
  
  Profiteroles
  
  trio of puff pastries filled with vanilla ice cream and topped with chocolate sauce ($7.95)
  
  Basque Gateau
  
  vanilla cream tart with blackberry preserves ($7.95)
  
  Creme Brulee
  
  vanilla custard with caramelized sugar ($7.95)
  
  Chocolate Noisette
  
  sliced chilled terrine of chocolate flourless cake layered with ganache over amaretto sabayon ($7.95)
  
  Burnt Sugar Ice Cream
  
  chef says, greatest ice cream in the world (?!) ($7.95)
  
  Lemon Crepes
  
  handmade crepes filled with lemon curd, brushed with a lemon glaze and served with vanilla ice cream ($7.95)
  
  Apple & Almond Tart
  
  sauteed apples with rich almond filling & creme anglaise ($7.95)
  
  Homemade Ice Cream/sorbet
  
  ask about todays flavors ($7.95)
  
  Cheese Plate
  
  a selection of domestic & international cheeses with croutons, apples, walnuts & a cider reduction ($13.95)
- Brandies - More Brandies
  
  Eau De Vie Poire William
  
  ($12.00)
- Absinthe
  
  Lucid
  
  uber contemporary - french ($13.95)
  
  Absente
  
  smoother - provence ($13.95)
  
  Kubler
  
  paler and a little lighter - swiss ($13.95)
  
  Grand Absente
  
  150 yr old recipe - french ($13.95)
  
  Pernod Absinthe
  
  the original ($13.95)
- Drinks
  
  French Press Coffee
  
  individually brewed pot of rich, dark roast smooth illy. each pot serves approximately two cups of coffee, so you could share. ($6.95)
  
  French Mocha
  
  one part hot chocolate: one part, espresso, one part cognac three parts fantastic! ($8.00)
- More Than Coffee
  
  Blue Talon Coffee
  
  benedictine & illy espresso liqueur ($9.00)
  
  Scottish Coffee
  
  dewars white label, drambuie & kahlua ($9.00)
  
  Decadence Coffee
  
  godiva chocolate liqueur & frangelico ($9.00)

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