The Bistro offers an upscale yet casual restaurant experience, just 10 miles from Columbia, MO.
Only a 15-minute drive from Columbia, our indoor restaurant space and outdoor dining and patio area offers an upscale yet casual environment and an enticing menu for lunch and dinner. Our Chef prepares a variety of house-made delights, including smoked meats, daily specials, and other seasonal items.
Dining at The Bistro is an experience in itself. Housed in our gorgeous tongue-and-groove structure overlooking the Missouri River, our full-service restaurant provides a breathtaking view of some of Mother Nature’s finest work. Whether you are looking for the perfect Sunday brunch with friends, a casual get-together at our Wine Lounge, or a candlelit dinner with your special someone, The Bistro at Les Bourgeois Vineyards is the ideal place to dine.
Pair all your dining experiences with our award-winning Les Bourgeois Vineyards or Blufftop Cellars wines made right here, or enjoy an expertly crafted cocktail from our full bar featuring classic and unique spirits. The Bistro also offers a selection of locally brewed beers on draft.
Life is what you celebrate! We perfect the small details that make up the big moments.
Whether you are celebrating a graduation, birthday, anniversary, or any other momentous occasion, The Bistro is the perfect place to raise a glass and toast life’s most exciting moments. Located conveniently off I-70, The Blufftop at Rocheport is a trailside vineyard retreat, welcoming you to experience accessible luxury embedded in Missouri’s beautiful natural landscape.
Overlooking the Missouri River, the view from The Bistro sets the stage for a wonderful meal complete with seasonal dishes, house-made specialties, award-winning wine, and expertly crafted cocktails. Make a reservation for your next celebration, and let us help you toast to life’s best moments.
The Bistro
14020 W. Hwy BB
Rocheport, MO 65279
(573) 698-2300
LOUNGE HOURS
3 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Thursday – Saturday
DINNER HOURS
5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Thursday – Saturday
Brunch Hours
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Sunday
Dinner is reservation only
Rotating selection of artisan cheeses, assorted charcuterie, house made jam, mustard, pickled vegetable, fresh fruit, and crackers
Confit garlic, balsamic wine reduction, microgreen salad, house saltine
Rotating selection of house made bread, crackers, and butter
Smoked white bean hummus, smoked olives, artichoke hearts, spiced olive oil, sumac, house flat bread
House pizza dough loaf, sliced brie, caramelized onion, honey drizzle, balsamic reduction
Smoked and braised pork shoulder, Jeunette Rouge bbq glaze, herbed ricotta, pickled vegetable, house bread
Beef tenderloin, house mustard, caper, shallot, egg yolk, lemon, house chips
House pork sausage, caramelized onion, béchamel, mozzarella, house flatbread, balsamic port reduction
Soup du Jour
Cup – $5 Bowl – $7
Hand torn kale, caesar dressing, bagna cauda croutons, grated parmesan
Side option – $6
Harvest green, creamy gorgonzola dressing, pickled parsnip, julienne carrot, shaved red onion, cucumber ribbon, spiced crouton, gorgonzola crumble
Side option – $5
Bacon fat fried red potato, house bacon, red onion, garlic, parsley, honey, apple cider vinaigrette
Pear, fennel, parmesan, lemon-olive oil vinaigrette, fennel frond, fleur de sel, fresh cracked black pepper
Sweet peppers, mushroom sausage, tomato sauce, grain risotto
14 oz strip steak served with a crab and parmesan cream, garlic chili green beans, fried potato wedge
Asparagus coconut cream sauce, black garlic buckwheat noodle, asparagus, mushroom, shallot, white wine, black garlic oil, puffed buckwheat, fresh lime
Poached and roasted 8oz Atlantic Halibut filet, triple roasted potato, fennel and celery salad, lemon parsley gremolata
Bay Scallops, PEI mussels, Little Neck clams steamed in a tomato, Solay, and scallop broth with garlic, shallot, mint, basil, and house-made torn pappardelle noodles, smoked olives and artichokes
Smoked then grilled 16 oz Sullivan Farms pork steak, house KC style barbecue sauce, braised greens, smashed red potatoes, with an apple and pear mostarda
Pepper and thyme smoked prime rib, salt crusted potato, smoked garlic butter, grilled asparagus, horseradish cream, au jus, carved to order
***Smoked fresh daily & only offered on Friday and Saturday***
Grilled 8oz bavette, duck fat and beef tallow country mash, creamed spinach, sauce Marchand de Vin, braised shallot
Sliced and grilled bavette, house mushroom pate, gorgonzola crumble, house ciabatta, confit garlic, dressed greens, house giardiniera
Brunch is served till 3pm. Sundays only
Large house made biscuit with honey, butter, and jam
Confit garlic, balsamic wine reduction, microgreen salad, house saltine
Rotating selection of house made bread, crackers, and butter
Artisan cheese, house jam, house cracker
Slow smoked white bean purée, confit garlic, smoked mushroom bacon, house saltine
Soup du Jour
Cup – $5 Bowl – $7
Harvest green, creamy gorgonzola dressing, pickled parsnip, julienne carrot, shaved red onion, cucumber ribbon, spiced crouton, gorgonzola crumble
Side option – $5
Pear, fennel, parmesan, lemon-olive oil vinaigrette, fennel frond, fleur de sel, fresh cracked black pepper
House biscuit, andouille gravy, hot habanero honey, chive
Crispy home fries, sweet pepper, egg, onion, mushroom sausage, bravas butter
Smoked pork shoulder rillons, poached egg, spicy hollandaise, house english muffin, crispy shoestring onions, green onion
Sautéed shrimp, spiced tomato coconut sauce, crispy andouille, goat cheese grits, drizzled with hot habanero honey
House-ground double breaded ribeye patty, house bacon, andouille gravy, fried egg, house biscuit
House biscuit, house cured bacon, cheddar cheese, tomato jam
For non-reservation guests only
Rotating selection of house made bread, crackers, and butter
Beef tenderloin, house mustard, caper, shallot, egg yolk, lemon, house chips
Artisan cheese, house jam, house cracker
Shoestring frites, truffle parmesan cheese
Smoked and slow roasted pork bites, whipped herbed ricotta, grilled flat bread, house pickled vegetables
11 Point IPA battered onion rings, cajun remoulade
Twice fried chicken wings, house truffle buffalo sauce, gorgonzola
House pork sausage, caramelized onion, béchamel, mozzarella, house flatbread, balsamic port reduction
Slow smoked white bean purée, confit garlic, smoked mushroom bacon, house saltine
Using primarily Vidal grapes gives this méthode traditionelle sparkling wine a refreshing aroma with a crisp effervescence and dry finish.
Made with the St. Vincent grape, this dry sparkling rosé begins with a tart hint of lemongrass that moves into a delightfully subtle strawberry finish.
Estate Bottled, a combination of crisp pear and apple aromas with light oak creates an exquisite full bodied dry white wine with a steely finish.
With no oak to mask the intense tropical fruit overtones, this wine is blended with 100% of the best white varietals grown in Missouri.
This full-bodied dry red showcases a bouquet of violet and spicy earth tones that linger through a bold tannin finish.
A medium-bodied wine with fruity character and light fruity aromas that is broadly appealing and fun.
This medium-bodied, dry rose wine reveals its refreshing, zesty character. The wine delights with a bouquet of citrus and fruit. Invigorating notes of orange, lemon, and tangerine dance harmoniously with the enticing aroma of Rainier cherries.
With a rich floral nose, this fresh white wine delivers a hint of sweetness and a crisp, subtle finish.
A semi-dry red wine with soft character and light, fruity aromas that are broadly appealing.
This popular sweet white wine has a bouquet of honeysuckle with hints of honeydew and lush tropical fruit.
Unlike an ordinary blush, this wine is made with the Native American Catawba grape giving it a bold fruit flavor and a pleasantly sweet finish.
A tantalizing blend of aromas of raspberry and cherry, this chilled sweet red wine dazzles the palate with layers of ripe fruit.
A sweet but balanced wine exploding with fresh Concord grape flavor that will be sure to please.
Intense and lively aromas of pineapple, white peach and mandarin orange glide into refreshing flavors of melon, lemon peel, and candied ginger, finishing with a silky touch of honey.
This sweet, silky port produces aromas of dark confectioneries and ripe berries which proceed the rich, rustic flavors the Norton grape is known for.
A tribute to Missouri’s bicentennial, Rocheport Reserve is an exclusive release of 20 year old fortified wines made from Norton, Missouri’s state grape. This masterful, Port-style dessert wine is a stunning mosaic of violet, fig, cassis, toffee, ripe berries, and candied nuts.
This white wine is bright and zesty, with refreshing acidity. The green apple notes continue to shine alongside a touch of grapefruit that adds a refreshing tang. Aged in both oak and steel, these components marry together to create a wine that is crisp with a balanced and harmonious profile.
This semi-sweet, Missouri grown white wine is crisp and fragrant with a burst of honeyed, floral, and tropical character including guava, pineapple, lilac, and apple. Affectionately called “VT” on The Blufftop, this beloved release is always highly anticipated and sought after.
This Saignée rosé utilizes a unique method of winemaking that results in a darker, more robust style. The vivid hue portends bright aromas of plum, violet, watermelon, cranberry, and blackberry pie that complement the silky soft mouthfeel and refreshing finish.
This is full-bodied with a rich, velvety texture, and outstanding tannins. On the nose, it offers blackberry, black cherry, and blueberry, with a hint of star anise and vanilla from the oak barrel aging. It boasts a bold and concentrated flavor of black fruit, plum, and dark chocolate. The finish is persistent, leaving a daring impression of this wine’s tannic structure.
Our Noiret has a smooth texture that is mildly tannic. The espresso and leather notes spring forth, with a smoky undertone that lingers throughout the palate. The fruitiness detected on the nose carries over to the palate, with flavors of black fruit balancing out the more savory notes.
A blend of Missouri’s best hybrid grapes, this semi-sweet white wine greets you with floral aromas and flavors of fresh apple and white peach.
A blend of Missouri’s best hybrid grapes, this semi-sweet red wine is light and refreshing with fruity aromas and flavors of raspberry and cherry.
This crisp, dry white wine features focused grapefruit and lemon zest with just a hint of white peach. Fresh, bracing acidity makes this wine perfect for enjoying outside in the sunshine.
This full-bodied, dark garnet wine features balanced tannic structure with notes of cherry, blackberry, vanilla, and pepper. Raise a glass to Mizzou and enjoy this sophisticated wine while watching your favorite Tiger team.
Aromas of peach, honeydew, lily, pear, citrus, and tropical fruit. Bright acid balances a medium-bodied, gently structured palate of lemon meringue, peach, orange rind, fresh pastry, and lemongrass with traces of minerality and salinity on a clean, dry finish.
The aroma is a complex refinement of white pepper, ripe blackberry, and currant. At first sip, this wine impresses with its bold tannins which give it a firm structure and a lingering presence. As the wine unfolds, nuances of toasted almond and vanilla emerge. This wine combines the richness of dark fruits, the warmth of vanilla, and the complexity of French oak aging to deliver a memorable tasting experience.
Wine Flights - $16
Solay – Viogner – Viogner Reserve – Chardonel
Jeunette Rouge – Fleur du Vin – Norton – Noiret
Riverboat Red – Fleur du Vin (chilled) – Concord
Riverboat White – Vignoles Traminette – Moscato – Vignoles
LBV Brut Sparkling Rosé – Dry Rosé – Pink Fox – Chambourcin Saignee
Vivant – Noiret – Petite Sirah – Chambourcin Saignee
Mizzou White – Mizzou Dry White – Mizzou Red – Mizzou Dry Red
Butterfly pea flower Rieger’s gin, créme de violette, lime juice, rosemary-thyme simple syrup
Effervescent Riverboat White topped with LBV Jeunette Rouge
Vodka, house-made bloody mary mix, charcuterie skewer
Gin, muddled cranberry, orange juice, lemon juice, rosemary simple, egg white, cranberry juice
Tequila blanco, St. George Green Chili Vodka, mezcal, lime juice, grapefruit juice, agave, club soda
Vida mezcal, Campari, Sweet vermouth, cranberry sugar rim
Jasmeson Irish Whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, sprite, splash of coke
Pear puree, sparkling wine, splash of cranberry juice
Rotating shrub (fruit juice, sugar, vinegar) and soda.
Non-alcoholic / Boozy
Rotating blend of wine, fresh apple & pear, sugar, brandy, spices, sparkling wine
Bourbon, honey syrup, orange & angostura bitters, house made apple butter
Bourbon, lemon juice, honey simple, angostura bitters, egg white, fleur du vin float
Lemon juice, lime juice, simple syrup, muddled orange, club soda
Apple cider, apple butter, NA orange bitters, lemon juice, ginger beer, cinnamon apple garnish
Pear juice, rosemary simple, lemon juice, club soda
Apple cider, maple syrup, orange juice, muddled cranberry, lemon juice, club soda
Reserve The Bistro for your gala, wedding, corporate retreat, or other large private event.
Reserve the Loft at The Bistro for your intimate private event.
Book the Terrace at the Bistro for an elegant dinner, a wedding, or other private event.
The Bistro will be closed for private events on these dates:
April 20th
May 18th
June 8th