Roost menu starting 3-14-2024

{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 . . . . .

*Roasted pear salad, arugula, roasted walnuts, Uva Aceto, parsley leaves, red onion, bleu

13

Labneh with peppered strawberries, Lebanese olive oil, sumac, tarragon, sea salt cracker

11

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

cup 4 bowl 6

Cajun fried chicken livers on a buttermilk biscuit, cream gravy, molasses, pickled jalapeños

14

Spicy Tuna tartare tower, avocado, tomato pico, sesame, soy glaze, wonton strips, micros

18

*Fried green tomatoes, crawfish tail meunière, sweet corn relish, chili oil, pea shoots

16

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

7

Bread Service- Slow Dough fresh bread with house pimento cheese spread, artichoke lemon butter & salted passionfruit butter

11

*Grilled free-range chicken skewers with Thai papaya salad, spicy peanut sauce, fresh herbs

15

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

11

Pine nut crusted Gulf fish, Madras style chickpea salad, herbs, lemon- tahini dressing, crab

33

*Roasted Red Field Ranch Spanish chorizo sausage, lentils in black garlic vin, pepper salad

28

*Bandera Tx. Quail, brown rice and mirepoix stuffing, gooseberry chutney, potato pancake

36

Ginger chili chicken, cast iron charred cabbage, Sichuan pepper, scallions, miso butter sauce

28

*Brazilian churrasco style steak, green olive chimichurri, yucca fries, red wine reduction

38

*Black truffle risotto, aged Pecorino cheese, crispy wild mushrooms, porcini powder

26

+The Burger- Angus patty, brioche bun, arugula, candied bacon, dijonaise, oven tomato, & fries

19

Sweet Tooth, and a lil cheese . . .

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

9

*Apple pie sundae, candied pecans, salted caramel, brown butter Farofa streusel

11

Almond pound cake, raspberry coulis, vanilla whipped mascarpone, toasted almonds

10

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

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!

    $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)

    Cajun fried chicken livers on a buttermilk biscuit, cream gravy, molasses, pickled jalapeños

    Grilled free-range chicken skewers with Thai papaya salad, spicy peanut sauce, fresh herbs (GF)

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

    SECOND COURSE ( Choose 1)

    Pine nut crusted Gulf fish, Madras style chickpea salad, herbs, lemon- tahini dressing, crab (+$3 supplement)

    Ginger chili chicken, cast iron charred cabbage, Sichuan pepper, scallions, miso butter sauce

    Brazilian churrasco style steak, green olive chimichurri, yucca fries, red wine reduction(GF) (+$5 supplement)

    Roasted Red Field Ranch Spanish chorizo sausage, lentils in black garlic vin, pepper salad (GF)

    Black truffle risotto, aged Pecorino cheese, crispy wild mushrooms, porcini powder (GF)

    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

    Apple pie sundae, candied pecans, salted caramel, brown butter Farofa streusel (GF)

    Almond pound cake, raspberry coulis, vanilla whipped mascarpone, toasted almonds

Roost Wine & Beer List

~All wines contain sulfites. Pregnant women please take heed to the risks of drinking before birth.~

Sparkling

NV Cuvée Francoise Cremend de Limoux Brut-Rosé, Franc 15/ 50

(fresh berry notes and 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)

2021 Valley of the Moon Pinot Blanc- Viognier, Sonoma Valley 13/48

(aromas of vanilla and honeysuckle. A fun & focused white wine)

2021 Vignerons Ardéchois Côtes du Rhône Blanc, France 14/ 50

(organically produced and a delicate showcase of what white blends can be)

2021 Left Coast Chardonnay, Oregon 14/48

( 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 & Non-Alcoholic

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

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 Sparkling Verdjo- Classic tingle of bubbles from Verdejo grapes with the alcohol removed! Don't be left out of the celebration Alcohol- free 11

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

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

2022 EZY TGR Pinot Noir, Oregon 15/48

(aged in French oak for 11 months for true structure. Delicious wine)

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)

2019 Chateau Tour de Gilet Bordeaux, France 14/50

(medium bodied with subtle oak. A true, traditional Bordeaux)

2020 Sextant Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles 15/48

(a cab lovers dream, this wine hits all fronts of berry to cocoa and 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 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 "Elvis Juice" New England IPA w/ grapefruit (Ohio) 5

GlutenBerg Gluten-free Blonde (Montreal) 7

Southern Star Strawberry Blonde (Conroe) 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

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