Restaurants: American Houston

Backstreet

Restaurants: American Houston

Address
1201 S Shepherd Dr
Place
Houston, TX   77019 
Website
www.backstreethouston.com
Menu
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Description

Backstreet is a Houston tradition and dining landmark, reimagined for its next 40 years in the historic River Oaks neighborhood. Led by award-winning Chef Hugo Ortega and shaped by more than four decades of cooking in Houston, Backstreet serves seasonal American fare inspired by Texas, the Gulf Coast and Houston's diverse culinary landscape. Set in a modern two-story space inspired by its 1930s roots, Backstreet is known for warm hospitality, thoughtful cooking, al fresco dining, brunch, cocktails, and private events.

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  • Roasted Oysters

    Fresh herb butter, Parmesan

    Price: 21.00 Each

  • Fresh Gulf Oysters

    Mignonette, cocktail sauce

    Price: 18.00 Each

  • Charcuterie Board

    Two cheeses, pickled vegetables, prosciutto, marcona almonds, grilled bread

    Price: 30.00 Each

  • Mussels

    Chorizo, red onion, marinara

    Price: 21.00 Each

  • Bruschetta

    Prosciutto, piquillo pepper, arugula, tomatoes, Parmesan, romesco

    Price: 14.00 Each

  • Calamari

    Fried squid, chipotle mayo

    Price: 20.00 Each

  • Crab Cakes

    Remoulade, coleslaw

    Price: 25.00 Each

  • Seafood Beignets

    Shrimp, crab, andouille sausage, remoulade

    Price: 17.00 Each

  • Hummus

    Tomato, olives, cucumber, pita

    Price: 14.00 Each

  • Roasted Whole Cauliflower

    Whipped feta, romesco, roasted red pepper butter

    Price: 19.00 Each

  • Duck Spring Rolls

    Ginger-scallion soy sauce

    Price: 15.00 Each

  • Crab and Shrimp Salad

    Greens, avocado, lemon vinaigrette, creamy basil

    Price: 21.00 Each

  • Mushroom Soup

    Cream, sherry, bleu cheese crostini

    Price: 16.00 Each

  • Seafood Gumbo

    Shrimp, red snapper, crab, okra, andouille sausage, green onions, rice

    Price: 19.00 Each

  • Pear Salad

    Red lettuces, bleu cheese, dried cherries, pomegranate, balsamic vinaigrette, walnuts

    Price: 17.00 Each

  • Tortilla Soup

    Smoked chicken, roasted tomato, cream, avocado, tortilla strips

    Price: 16.00 Each

  • Little Gem Salad

    Creamy basil dressing, bacon, Parmesan, tomatoes, red onion

    Price: 16.00 Each

  • Strip Steak

    Green peppercorn-cognac sauce, fries. Meat Temperature: Rare, Medium Rare, Medium, Medium Well, Well Done

    Price: 38.00 Each

  • Duck Confit

    Butternut squash puree, braised greens, fig-cognac sauce

    Price: 34.00 Each

  • Pan-Seared Scallops

    Wild mushroom risotto

    Price: 37.00 Each

  • Cioppino

    Fish, scallop, shrimp, clams, mussels, tomato-infused seafood broth, toasted bread

    Price: 31.00 Each

  • Braised Short Rib

    Creamy mashed potatoes, roasted mushroom sauce

    Price: 37.00 Each

  • Crispy Seared Red Fish

    Dirty rice, andouille sausage, roasted pepper butter

    Price: 35.00 Each

  • Pan-Roasted Half Chicken

    Half crispy chicken, savory mushroom-spinach bread pudding

    Price: 27.00 Each

  • Texas Red Corn Chicken Enchiladas

    Smoked chicken, corn pudding, cream, tomatillo salsa, green beans

    Price: 23.00 Each

  • Gulf Shrimp & Stone-Ground Cheese Grits

    Green onion, crispy leeks

    Price: 32.00 Each

  • Jalapeño Fettuccine

    Chicken, tomatoes, black beans, cilantro

    Price: 23.00 Each

  • Tagliatelle Bolognese

    Slow-simmered tomato meat sauce, Parmesan cheese, pancetta, ricotta

    Price: 23.00 Each

  • Lobster Linguine

    5-oz Canadian lobster tail, lobster cream, shallots, parsley

    Price: 33.00 Each

  • Confit Potatoes

    Basil aioli

    Price: 10.00 Each

  • Corn Pudding

    Price: 10.00 Each

  • Charred Brussels Sprouts

    Price: 10.00 Each

  • Macaroni and Cheese

    Price: 10.00 Each

  • French Fries

    Price: 9.00 Each

  • Creamy Mashed Potatoes

    Price: 9.00 Each

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Restaurants: American