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Visit our blufftop restaurant overlooking the Missouri River

The Bistro offers an upscale yet casual restaurant experience, just 10 miles from Columbia, MO.

Take in the best blufftop view while you enjoy a delicious meal.

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.

The Bistro is the perfect restaurant to celebrate life's occasions

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.

Address

The Bistro
14020 W. Hwy BB
Rocheport, MO 65279

573-698-2300

Hours

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

Menu

Dinner is reservation only

Appetizers

Charcuterie Board

Gluten Free Option Available

Rotating selection of artisan cheeses, assorted charcuterie, house made jam, mustard, pickled vegetable, fresh fruit, and crackers

20

Gorgonzola Cheesecake

V

Confit garlic, balsamic wine reduction, microgreen salad, house saltine

15

Bread

Rotating selection of house made bread, crackers, and butter

13

Beet Carpaccio

V, GF

Chioggia beets, goat cheese mousse, citrus vinaigrette, toasted walnut

14

Snails in Shells

Escargot mousse, gruyere gougeres, house herbs, microgreens

19

Porchetta and Braised Greens

Crispy porchetta, cornbread crepe, braised pork greens, honey drizzle, pot liqour pork demi

15

Steak Tartare

Beef tenderloin, house mustard, caper, shallot, egg yolk, lemon, house chips

25

Soups & Salads

Soup

Soup du Jour

Cup – $5 Bowl – $7

Kale Caesar

Gluten Free Option Available

Hand torn kale, caesar dressing, bagna cauda croutons, grated parmesan

12

Farro

V, Vegan

Butternut squash ribbons with a smoked paprika and garlic marinade, beer braised farro, dried cranberries, fresh apple, arugula, sunflower seeds

12

German Potato Salad

Bacon fat fried red potato, house bacon, red onion, garlic, parsley, honey, apple cider vinaigrette

10

Entrees

Stuffed Peppers

V

Sweet peppers, mushroom sausage, tomato sauce, grain risotto

36

Filet

8oz grilled filet mignon, truffle mash, grilled broccolini, house demi

58

Stew

Browned beef, parsnip, carrot, red potato, mushroom, celery, yellow onion, Jeunette Rouge, porter, coffee, beef stock, fresh herb selection, house-made corn fritters

22

Zucchini

Vegan, GF

Roasted zucchini, wild rice salad, braised leek, eggplant puree, parsley oil, balsamic wine reduction

30

Coq au Vin

GF

Split roasted chicken, mirepoix, fondant potato, Jeunette Rouge reduction

32

Confit Chicken and Gnocchi

Confit chicken thigh, butternut squash gnocchi, roasted local mushroom, house bacon, braised greens, herbed compound butter, pickled parsnip, chicken skin crisp

28

Smoked and Grilled Pork Steak

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

35

Prime Rib

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***

10oz – $36 | 14oz – $45

Brunch is served till 3pm. Sundays only

Brunch Appetizers

Smoked Salmon Mousse

Slow-smoked Chilean salmon, herbed ricotta, house cracker

14

Gorgonzola Cheesecake

V

Confit garlic, balsamic wine reduction, microgreen salad, house saltine

15

Bread

Rotating selection of house made bread, crackers, and butter

13

Fromage

V

Artisan cheese, house jam, house cracker

15

Soups & Salads

Soup

Soup du Jour

Cup – $5 Bowl – $7

Kale Caesar

Gluten Free Option Available

Hand torn kale, caesar dressing, bagna cauda croutons, grated parmesan

12

Farro

V, Vegan

Butternut squash ribbons with a smoked paprika and garlic marinade, beer braised farro, dried cranberries, fresh apple, arugula, sunflower seeds

12

Brunch Entrees

Biscuits and Gravy

VO

House biscuit, andouille gravy, hot habanero honey, chive

17

Hash

V

Crispy home fries, sweet pepper, egg, onion, mushroom sausage, bravas butter

16

Lox Benedict

House smoked lox, poached egg, spiced hollandaise, house english muffin

18

Shrimp and Grits

GF

Sautéed shrimp, spiced tomato coconut sauce, crispy andouille, goat cheese grits, drizzled with hot habanero honey

18

Rotating Specials

Changing often, always tasty

MP

Bacon, Egg, and Cheese

House biscuit, house cured bacon, cheddar cheese, tomato jam

16

Sides

Shoestring Fries, Home Fries, Grits

5

Side Salad

6

For non-reservation guests only

Small Plates

Smoked Salmon Mousse

Slow-smoked Chilean salmon, herbed ricotta, house cracker

14

Bread

Rotating selection of house made bread, crackers, and butter

13

Steak Tartare

Beef tenderloin, house mustard, caper, shallot, egg yolk, lemon, house chips

25

Fromage

V

Artisan cheese, house jam, house cracker

15

Mushroom Risotto Chips

Puffed risotto chip, dehydrated mushroom, parmesan cheese

11

Truffle Parmesan Fries

Shoestring frites, truffle parmesan cheese

12

Rillettes de Porc

Slow-smoked pork shoulder, confit garlic, balsamic wine reduction, house crostini

14

"Bar Nuts"

Mini gruyere gougeres

8

Jacob's Onion Rings

11 Point IPA battered onion rings, cajun remoulade

10

Truffalo Wings

Twice fried chicken wings, house truffle buffalo sauce, gorgonzola

15

Duchess Potatoes

Served with bravas butter

10

Sparkling wine

LBV Brut

Using primarily Vidal grapes gives this méthode traditionelle sparkling wine a refreshing aroma with a crisp effervescence and dry finish.

8 | 30

LBV Brut Rosé

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.

8 | 30

Dry wine

Chardonel

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.

7 | 25

Solay

With no oak to mask the intense tropical fruit overtones, this wine is blended with 100% of the best white varietals grown in Missouri.

6 | 20

Norton

This full-bodied dry red showcases a bouquet of violet and spicy earth tones that linger through a bold tannin finish.

7 | 25

Jeunette Rouge

A medium-bodied wine with fruity character and light fruity aromas that is broadly appealing and fun.

6 | 20

Dry Rosé

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.

6|20

Semi-dry wine

Vignoles

With a rich floral nose, this fresh white wine delivers a hint of sweetness and a crisp, subtle finish.

6 | 20

Fleur Du Vin

A semi-dry red wine with soft character and light, fruity aromas that are broadly appealing.

6 | 20

Sweet wine

Riverboat White

This popular sweet white wine has a bouquet of honeysuckle with hints of honeydew and lush tropical fruit.

5 | 15

Pink Fox (Rosé)

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.

5 | 15

Riverboat Red

A tantalizing blend of aromas of raspberry and cherry, this chilled sweet red wine dazzles the palate with layers of ripe fruit.

5 | 15

Concord

A sweet but balanced wine exploding with fresh Concord grape flavor that will be sure to please.

5 | 15

Moscato

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.

6 | 18

Winter White

This seasonal, sweet white blend presents aromas of vanilla blossom and candied pear on the nose transitioning into layers of fruit notes of jammy peach, kiwi, melon and grapefruit zest.

6 | 20

Dessert wine

Rocheport Dessert Wine

This sweet, silky port produces aromas of dark confectioneries and ripe berries which proceed the rich, rustic flavors the Norton grape is known for.

8 | 30

Rocheport Reserve Dessert Wine

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.

18 | 95

Collector's Series

2022 Vivant

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.

7 | 25

2021 Vignoles Traminette

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.

6 | 20

2021 Chambourcin Saignée

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.

6 | 20

2021 Petite Sirah

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.

10 | 40

2022 Noiret

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.

7 | 25

Mizzou White

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.

6 | 18

Mizzou Red

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.

6 | 18

Mizzou Vintage - Dry White

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.

6 | 20

Mizzou Vintage - Dry Red

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.

6 | 20

2020 Viognier Reserve

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.

9 | 35

Dry Red Blend

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.

12 | 85

Wine Flights - $16

Dry White

Solay – Viogner – Viogner Reserve – Chardonel

Dry Red

Jeunette Rouge – Fleur du Vin – Norton – Noiret

Sweet Red

Riverboat Red – Fleur du Vin (chilled) – Concord

Sweet White

Riverboat White – Vignoles Traminette – Moscato – Vignoles

Rosé

LBV Brut Sparkling Rosé – Dry Rosé – Pink Fox – Chambourcin Saignee

Collector's Series

Vivant – Noiret – Petite Sirah – Chambourcin Saignee

Mizzou Vintage

Mizzou White – Mizzou Dry White – Mizzou Red – Mizzou Dry Red

The Temptress

Butterfly pea flower Rieger’s gin, créme de violette, lime juice, rosemary-thyme simple syrup

9

Captain's Cooler

Effervescent Riverboat White topped with LBV Jeunette Rouge

9

Bistro Mary

Vodka, house-made bloody mary mix, charcuterie skewer

11

Cranberry Gin Fizz

Gin, muddled cranberry, orange juice, lemon juice, rosemary simple, egg white, cranberry juice

12

The Smokeshow

Tequila blanco, St. George Green Chili Vodka, mezcal, lime juice, grapefruit juice, agave, club soda

10

Mezcal Negroni

Vida mezcal, Campari, Sweet vermouth, cranberry sugar rim

12

Sweet Baby Jacob

Jasmeson Irish Whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, sprite, splash of coke

8

Fall Mimosa

Pear puree, sparkling wine, splash of cranberry juice

9

Shrub-a-Dub-Dub

Rotating shrub (fruit juice, sugar, vinegar) and soda.

Non-alcoholic / Boozy

4 / 8

Fall Sangria

Rotating blend of wine, fresh apple & pear, sugar, brandy, spices, sparkling wine

9

Apple Butter Old Fashioned

Bourbon, honey syrup, orange & angostura bitters, house made apple butter

12

Blufftop Sour

Bourbon, lemon juice, honey simple, angostura bitters, egg white, fleur du vin float

10

Non-Alcoholic

Citrus Up

Lemon juice, lime juice, simple syrup, muddled orange, club soda

6

Apple Butter Beer

Apple cider, apple butter, NA orange bitters, lemon juice, ginger beer, cinnamon apple garnish

6

The Rosemary Pear

Pear juice, rosemary simple, lemon juice, club soda

6

Thanksgiving Punch

Apple cider, maple syrup, orange juice, muddled cranberry, lemon juice, club soda

6

Beer

Draft

Broadway Brewery Flor Blanca Lager

6

Broadway Brewery Honey Wheat

6

Broadway Brewery 11 Point IPA

6

Logboat Mamoot Brown Ale

6

Broadway Brewery Thresher Porter

6

Bottles & Cans

Budweiser

4

Bud Light

4

Michelob Ultra

4

Wellbeing Heavenly Body Non-Alcoholic

4

Boulevard Single-Wide IPA

5

Broadway Summer Cut Berry Berliner

5

Logboat Snapper IPA

5

Logboat Shiphead Ginger Wheat

5

Waves Cider Co. Dry & Semi Dry

5

Busch Light

4

Waves Cider Co. Pineapple

5

Blue Moon

5

Founders All Day IPA

5

Yuengling

5

Stag

5

Spirits

Tequila

Arette Añejo

7

Camarena Silver

6

Codigo 1530 Rosa

12

Del Maguey Chichicapa Mezcal

19

Del Maguey Vida Mezcal

9

Deleon Platinum

9

Don Julio Blanco

10

Espolon Añejo

8

El De Bateo Mezcal Joven

7

Masuave Reposado

10

Patron Silver

10

Tequila Ocho Reposado

14

Vodka

Belvedere

8

Chopin Potato

9

Grey Goose

9

Ketel One

8

Lemon Peel

7

Rieger's (MO)

7

Stoli Vanilla

7

Tavern Keep

6

Tito's Handmade

8

Tom's Town

8

St. George Green Chile

7

Gin

Bombay Sapphire

8

Beefeater

7

Drumshanbo Gunpowder

9

Edinburgh Seaside

9

Hendricks

9

Koval Dry

10

Rieger's (MO)

6

Tanqueray

7

Tom's Town Barrel Aged

8

Tom's Town

7

Koval Barreled Gin

11

Koval Cranberry

10

Brandy & Cognac

Capel Pisco

6

Chateau Arton Haut-Armagnac

14

Courvoisier VS

9

Hennessy VS

9

Laird's Applejack

6

Philbert Dovecote VSOP

15

Torres 10 Gran Reserva

6

Toutain Calvados

8

Rum

Plantation 3 Star White Rum

6

Cachaca 61 - Brazil

6

Captain Morgan - Caribbean

6

Diplomatico Planas White - Venezuela

7

Four Square 2007 Reserve 12yr - Barbados

15

Four Square Nobiliary 14yr Cask Strength

19

Malibu - Caribbean

6

Mount Gay Black Barrel

9

Myers Dark- Jamaica

7

Plantation Original Dark Double Aged

6

Ron Flor de Cana - Nicaragua

6

Ron Zacapa 23yr Reserva - Guatemala

12

Santa Teresa 1796 Solera

12

American Whiskey

1792 Small Batch

9

Baker's 7yr Single Barrel

13

Barrel Dovetail

18

Basil Hayden's

10

Buffalo Trace

8

Bulleit

8

Bullet Rye

8

David Nicholson Reserve

8

Ezra Brooks Rye

6

Four Roses

6

George Dickel No 12

7

High N' Wicked - The Honorable

16

Jack Daniels

6

Jim Beam

6

Knob Creek Small Batch

10

Knob Creek Single Barrel Rye

12

Maker's Mark

8

Nelson's Green Brier

7

Old Forester - Bottled in Bond

13

Old Overholt Rye

7

Rieger's KC Whiskey

8

Russell's Reserve Rye 6yr

9

Russell's Reserve 10yr

9

Tom's Town Pendergast's Royal Gold

12

Very Old Barton

6

Whipsaw Rye

10

Wild Turkey 101

7

Woodford Reserve

9

Angel's Envy Rye

18

Scotland & Ireland

Balvenie Doublewood 12yr

13

Bunnahabhain 12yr

14

Dalmore 12yr

15

Dewar's White Label

7

Eiregold Irish Special Reserve

8

Glenmorangie 10yr

9

Glenlivet 15yr

17

Jameson Irish

7

Johnny Walker Black 12yr

9

Johnny Walker Gold

12

Lagavulin 16yr

16

Macallan 12yr

15

Oban 14yr

13

Red Breast 12yr

12

Canadian

Crown Royal

8

Lot 40 Rye

11

Pendleton

8

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Event

The Bistro

Reserve The Bistro for your gala, wedding, or other large private event.

The Loft at The Bistro

Reserve the Loft at The Bistro for your intimate private event.

The Terrace at The Bistro

Book the Terrace at the Bistro for an elegant dinner, a wedding, or other private event.

Reserve Your Unique Restaurant Experience Just West of Columbia, MO at The Bistro

When you arrive at The Bistro, the winding walkway down to our timber-framed, blufftop building is a scenic journey that will transport you from the hustle and bustle, welcoming you to experience the best Missouri’s landscape has to offer. Come as you are, as there is no dress code at The Blufftop at Rocheport. Reservations are not required but are highly recommended as we do fill up quickly for dinner service.

If you or any of your guests need a more accessible way to enter, there is a service drive leading to accessible parking to the left when you enter our parking lot. This area works well for a drop-off and pick-up location as well.

The Blufftop at Rocheport offers several locations to experience. Not all of our properties are within walking distance of each other. The famous Katy Trail is accessible from The Bistro’s service road via a tree-lined hiking path. Trail goers are welcome to come as they are for a refreshing glass of wine at The A-Frame Winegarden or to refuel with a meal at The Bistro.

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