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500 W. 6th Street Austin, TX 78701 Map by  |
Phone: (512) 477-2377 Fax: (512) 472-2378 Contact: John Chamblee |
| Lunch Menu | ||
| Soup and Salads | ||
| Three Bean Soup | Black turtle, white and red beans cooked slow with smoked ham hocks and Texas goat cheese cream. | $4.00 &5.00 |
| Butter Lettuce & Herb Salad | Boston lettuce with toasted walnuts, parmesan and raspberries and blood orange vinaigrette. | $5.00 |
| Chopped Cobb Salad | Perfect avocado, smoked bacon and minced hard cooked egg with warm goat cheese crostades. | $8.00 |
| Warm Spinach Salad with Creamy Bacon Dressing | Organic baby spinach with smoked bacon and parmesan brioche croutons. Topped with an over-easy egg $10.00. | $8.00 |
| Heirloom Tomato & Bread Salad | Tomatoes, toasted ciabatta, cucumbers and parmesan with buffalo mozzarella and balsamic syrup. | $9.00 |
| Bess Ala Carte | ||
| Macaroni & Cheese | $5.00 | |
| Caramelized Cauliflower | $4.00 | |
| Asparagus with Lemon | $4.00 | |
| Herb Spaetzle with Olives | $5.00 | |
| Marinated Vegetables | $4.00 | |
| Sandwiches | ||
| Caprese Panini | Vine ripe tomato, buffalo mozzarella and basil pesto served on pressed ciabatta bread. Ask your server for our daily panini menu. | $8.00 |
| Smoked Turkey & Gouda Melt | Shaved organic smoked turkey and aged gouda with toasted mustard on 10-grain toast with pomme frites.. | $8.00 |
| B. L. T. | Applewood-smoked bacon, heirloom tomatoes, butter lettuce and homemade mayonnaise on 10-grain toast with pomme frites. | $8.00 |
| Croque Monsieur | A stack of sourdough toast,shaved country ham, bechamel and Gruyere cheese with pomme frites. | $9.00 |
| Bess Cheeseburger | Choice ground beef and sausage patty grilled and topped with sharp cheddar and grilled onions on a potato bun. | $9.00 |
| Entrees | ||
| All main courses are served with a green salad or a cup of daily soup. | ||
| Shepherd's Pie | Braised beef stew in a cast iron skillet topped with mashed potatoes and crusted with parmesan reggiano. | $12.00 |
| Seared Chicken Paillard | Seared chicken breast cutlets and asparagus with fresh lemon, shallots, capers, tarragon and butter. | $13.00 |
| Crab Cakes with Marinated Vegetables | Jumbo lump blue crab cakes with toasted mustard sauce, pepper coulis, and marinated vegetables. | $13.00 |
| Grilled Wild Salmon | Grilled line-caught king salmon on toasted herb spaetzle with olives, lemon butter and salsa cruda. | $18.00 |
| Bess Steak Frite | Grilled marinated flank steak with cornichon, olive, caper and tomato relish, demi glace and pomme frites. | $19.00 |
| Dinner Menu | ||
| Morsels | ||
| Seasonal Artisinal Cheese Board | A daily selection of world cheeses, served on our pecan board with almond-stuffed proscuitto-wrapped dates. | $11.00 |
| Hummus, Baba Ghanouj & Tabouli | Served with cucumber raita and pita chips. | $5.00 |
| Avocado Dip | Made to order with perfect avocado and olive oil. | $7.00 |
| Semolina-Crusted Artichokes | Tossed with fried spinach, Grana Padano and lemon. | $8.00 |
| Smoked Bacon Mussels | Prince Edward Island mussels cooked with tomato and bacon ragout. Served with grilled bread. | $9.00 |
| Lump Blue Crab Cakes | Jumbo lump blue crab mixed with sweet peppers, herbs and spices. Served with a toasted mustard seed sauce and red pepper coulis. | $10.00 |
| Creole Shrimp Bess | Large Gulf Coast shrimp, Creole-blackened and topped with garlic beurre blanc. | $11.00 |
| Soup & Salads | ||
| Three Bean Soup | Black turtle, navy and red beans cooked slow with smoked ham hocks and topped with Texas goat cheese cream. | $5.00 |
| Butter Lettuce & Herb Salad | Tossed with raspberries and toasted walnuts. Served with blood oranges. | $5.00 |
| Warm Spinach Salad with Creamy Bacon Dressing | Organic spinach tossed in a creamy bacon dressing with grape tomatoes, parmesan croutons. Topped with an over-easy egg. | $11.00 |
| Bess Chopped Salad | Blend of butter lettuce and chopped iceberg tossed in light goat cheese vinaigrette and topped with avocado, bacon and minced egg. Served with warm goat cheese crostini. | $8.00 |
| Bess Ala Carte | ||
| Macaroni & Cheese Gratin | $5.00 | |
| Caramelized Cauliflower | $4.00 | |
| German Potato Cakes | $3.00 | |
| Asparagus with Lemon | $4.00 | |
| Spaetzle with Fried Parsley | $5.00 | |
| Sauteed Champignons | $5.00 | |
| Homemade Apple Sauce | $2.00 | |
| Bess Pomme Frites | $4.00 | |
| Mashed Potatoes of the Day | $4.00 | |
| Entrees | ||
| Croque Monsieur | A stack of sourdough bread, country ham and Gruyere cheese with a zesty Bechamel sauce. Served with pomme frites. | $9.00 |
| Croque Madame | A stack of sourdough bread, country ham and Gruyere cheese with a zesty bechamel sauce. Served with pomme frites topped with an egg. | $10.00 |
| Bess Burger | Choice ground beef grilled to perfection and topped with white cheddar and grilled onions. Served on a potato bun with pomme frites. | $9.00 |
| Cheese Lasagna | Layers of rich tomato sauce with herbed ricotta, grated carrot, spinach and fresh mozzerella. Served with saffron tomato coulis. | $11.00 |
| Shepherd's Pie | Slow-braised beef stew topped with mashed potatoes. Served with parmesan gratinee. | $11.00 |
| Breaded Pork Tenderloin | Pork medallions pounded, breaded and pan-seared, topped with sour apples and dried cherry sauce. Served with German potato cakes. | $16.00 |
| Seared Chicken Paillard | Paneed chicken breast, pan-seared and topped with fresh lemon, shallots, capers and tarragon. Accompanied by steamed asparagus. | $13.00 |
| Goat Cheese & Chicken Roulade | Tomato tapenade and fried spinach rolled in premium chicken breast slices. Served with crispy polenta croutons. | $15.00 |
| Grilled Wild Salmon | Wild salmon, grilled and served on a bed of sauteed herbed spatzle with tomatoes and olives. Accompanied by grilled lemon and cucumber salad. | $16.00 |
| Porcini-Crusted Halibut | Pacific Halibut, pan-seared and topped with a blue crab and vermouth cream sauce. Served atop caraway-braised cabbage. | $22.00 |
| Filet Mignon | Bacon-wrapped prime beef tenderloin, grilled or pan-seared, served with sharp cheddar mashed potatoes and broccolini. | $24.00 |
| Bess Steak Frite | Grilled marinated flank steak cornichon, olive, caper and tomato relish. Served with crispy homemade fries. | $24.00 |
| Weekly Specials | ||
| Monday - Homemade Meatloaf | Topped with a red wine tomato sauce and served with herb-mashed potatoes and garlic green beans. | |
| Tuesday - Pot Pie | A flaky crust filled with a creamy combination of chicken, peas and carrots. | |
| Wednesday - Braised Beef Short Ribs | Atop pearled barley with garlic and finished with a Cabernet au jus. | |
| Thursday - Calzone | Vegetarian or meat lovers, ask your server for today's ingredients. | |
| Friday - Fish and Chips | Large pieces of cod in a light beer batter served with a mound of fries & malt vinegar. | |
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