Bess Bistro

Seasonally-inspired menu selections offered at Bess Bistro on Pecan include mussels, shrimp & grits, fried green tomatoes, duck breast, lamb chops, braised goat ravioli, short ribs, crabcakes, and salmon.

Save Money: Drop by after work or on the weekends for daily specials like $2 Texas beers on Mondays and $3 frozen mimosas during the weekend days.

Historic Space: Care was taken to preserve the building's historic charm, yet added touches include the custom-made pewter bar, pecan woodwork and intricate etched glass.

My wife and I went here for our 2 year wedding anniversary after receiving a gift card form our friend. The food was so good. Their Rock Star martini was my wife's favorite part and mine was this hummus, baba ghanouj, and tabouli app. We could of had it for a meal! Highly recommend this place.

Food23 Decor25 Service23 Cost$42

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