Bistro781 Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Bistro781, a hidden gem located in the heart of Waltham, MA. This vibrant eatery boasts a diverse menu with something for everyone, including gluten-free and vegan options. Start your evening with their indulgent Short Rib Mac N’ Cheese or Fried Oysters, each prepared with precision and flair. The vegan offerings like Coconut Milk French Toast and Teriyaki Fried Cauliflower ensure that plant-based diners are not left behind.
Brunch is a spectacle here, where you can savor unique dishes like the Chicken and Waffle Eggs Benedict or their innovative breakfast burritos that redefine morning fare. The ambiance is warm and inviting, making it perfect for both intimate dining and larger groups. With exceptional service that goes above and beyond, Bistro781 promises an unforgettable dining experience. Come explore the flavors that have patrons raving!
BRUNCH/LUNCH - CLASSIC OMELET
CLASSIC OMELET
(AGF) Ham & Cheese, Home Fries
VEGETABLE MEDLEY OMELET
(AGF, Veg) Spinach, Goat Cheese, Zucchini, Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, Home Fries
DUCK HASH
(AGF) 2 Eggs Any Style, Challah Toast, Herb Crema, Home Fries
SHORT RIB HASH
(AGF) 2 Eggs Any Style, Challah Toast, Herb Crema, Home Fries
STEAK & EGGS
(AGF) Braised Short Ribs, 2 Eggs Any Style, Gravy, Challah Toast, Home Fries
MORNING STAPLE BREAKFAST SANDWICH
(AGF) 2 Fried Eggs, Maple Infused Bacon, American Cheese, Sriracha Ketchup, Butter Toasted Portuguese Muffin, Home Fries
BREAKFAST BURRITO
Flour Tortilla, Spicy Sausage, Pepper Jack Cheese, Pico de Gallo, Scrambled Eggs, Chipotle Mayo, Home Fries
BREAKFAST CRUNCH WRAP
2 Fried Eggs, Spicy Sausage, Tater Tots, Pico de Gallo, Avocado, Pepper Jack Cheese, Mojo Rojo, Crunchy Taco Shell, Soft Tortilla Wrap, Home Fries
HUEVOS RANCHEROS
(AGF, Veg) 2 Eggs Any Style, Roasted Tomato Salsa, Avocado, Beans, Crispy Tortillas, Pepper Jack Cheese, Home Fries
BREAKFAST STIR-FRY
(AGF) Jasmine Rice, Sunny Side Egg, Vegetables, Bacon, Stir-Fry Sauce, Herb Crema
SHRIMP & GRITS
(AGF) Chorizo, Aged Cheddar, Bacon & Sweet Pepper Relish, Sunny Side Egg
TOFU SCRAMBLE
(AGF, V) Tofu, Cauliflower, Mushrooms, Cherry Tomatoes, Sourdough Toast, Home Fries
EGGS BENEDICT
Butter Toasted Portuguese Muffin, 2 Poached Eggs, Hollandaise, Chive Chimichurri, Home Fries
CHICKEN & NOT WAFFLE BENEDICT
Sweet Cornbread, Fried Chicken, Charred Jalapeno, Maple Bacon, 2 Poached Eggs, Hollandaise, Chive Chimichurri, Home Fries
NASHVILLE HOT CHICKEN BENEDICT
(AGF) Garlic Bread, Fried Chicken Tossed in Nashville Hot Sauce, Pickles, Shredded Cabbage, 2 Poached Eggs, Hollandaise, Home Fries
CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST
(Veg) Cinnamon Sugar, Vanilla Butter
BANANA BREAD FRENCH TOAST
(Veg) Pecan Rum Syrup
CINNAMON BUN SKILLET
(Veg) Melted Icing
GRIDDLED ZUCCHINI BREAD
(Veg) Maple Walnut Butter
CHICKEN &NOT WAFFLES
Fried Chicken, French Toast, Melted Leeks, Roasted Peppers, Sweet Chili Syrup, Vanilla Butter
SWEET CORNBREAD
(Veg) Vanilla Butter
BRUNCH/LUNCH - SWEETS
BRUNCH/LUNCH - SALADS/BOWLS
CHOPPED CAESAR
(AGF) Lettuce, Rye Croutons, Parmesan Cheese, Caesar Dressing
BISTRO WEDGE
(AGF) Lettuce, Tomato, Bacon, Blue Cheese Dressing
WARM BUDDHA BOWL
(AGF, V) Quinoa, Zucchini, Chickpeas, Sweet Potato, Beets, Cauliflower, Avocado, Cashew Sauce
MEDITERRANEAN GRAIN BOWL
(AGF, Veg) Grilled Artichoke, Hummus, Quinoa, Tomato & Cucumber Salad, Goat Cheese, Olives, Fresh Basil
STREET CORN BOWL
(AGF, Veg) Seasoned Corn, Pico de Gallo, Avocado, Beans, Pickled Onion, Lettuce, Queso Fresco, Cilantro Aioli, Lime
WARM PANZANELLA BOWL
(AGF, Veg) Shaved Brussel Sprouts, Butternut Squash, Parsnips, Shallots, Pecans, Cranberry Vinaigrette, Toasted Rye Bread, Goat Cheese
TINY CLAMS
(AGF) Cognac Lobster Cream Sauce, Grilled Bread
CRAB CAKES
House Remoulade
FRIED OYSTERS
(AGF) Tarragon Tartar Sauce
BAKED BBQ DRY RUB CHICKEN WINGS
(AGF) Sweet & Spicy BBQ Rub, Ranch Dipping Sauce
STEAK CUT BACON
(AGF) Pepper Crust, Bourbon Glaze, Shaved Jalapeno
TERIYAKI FRIED CAULIFLOWER
(AGF, Veg) Wasabi Crema
SHORT RIB MAC N’ CHEESE
(AGF) Braised Short Ribs, Caramelized Onions, Bread Crumbs
STEAK BOMB SPRING ROLLS
Parmesan Peppercorn Dipping Sauce
BRUNCH/LUNCH - STARTERS
BRUNCH/LUNCH - TACOS
MARINATED STEAK TACOS
(AGF) Soft Corn Tortillas, Queso Fresco, Red Beans, Avocado, Corn Salsa, Baja Sauce, Lime
SHORT RIB CRUNCH WRAP TACOS
(AGF) Hard Taco Shells, Soft Flour Tortillas, Braised Short Rib, Pepper Jack Cheese, Avocado, Pico de Gallo
VEGGIE CRUNCH WRAP TACOS
(AGF, Veg) Hard Taco Shells, Soft Flour Tortillas, Sauteed Mushrooms & Vegetables, Avocado, Pico de Gallo, Pepper Jack Cheese, Sweet Potato Strands
CAULIFLOWER TACOS
(AGF, Veg) Corn Tortillas, Crispy Cauliflower, Avocado, Queso Fresco, Cumin Toasted Sunflower Seeds, Agave Sriracha, Purple Cabbage
BRAISED PORK BELLY TACOS
(AGF) Flour Tortillas, Watermelon, Cilantro Aioli, Mojo Rojo, Queso Fresco, Pickled Onions, Scallions
TUNA TACOS
(AGF) Hard Taco Shells, Tuna Tartare, Sweet Chili Slaw, Avocado, Spicy Aioli
FISH TACOS
(AGF) Flour Tortillas, Batter Fried Haddock, Purple Cabbage, Pico de Gallo, Amarillo Crema, Tajin
THE BISTRO CHEESE BURGER
(AGF) American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickles, Brioche Bun, Parmesan Truffle Fries
THE 781 OYSTER BURGER
(AGF) Swiss Cheese, Crispy Onions, Fried Oysters, Tarragon Tartar Sauce, Brioche Bun, Parmesan Truffle Fries
QUINOA BURGER
(AGF, Veg) American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, Hummus, Brioche Bun, Parmesan Truffle Fries
CRUNCH WRAP BURGER
Pico de Gallo, Avocado, Pepper Jack Cheese, Mojo Rojo, Crunchy Taco Shell, Soft Tortilla Wrap, Cajun Fries
AVOCADO BLT PANINI
(AGF) Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, Chipotle Mayo, Sourdough Bread, Fries
GRILLED CHICKEN PESTO SANDWICH
(AGF) Grilled Chicken Breast, Basil Pesto, Mozzarella, Tomato, Balsamic Drizzle, Ciabatta Bread, Fries
BACON SUPER MELT SANDWICH
(AGF) Bacon, American & Swiss Cheese, 2 Fried Eggs, Avocado, Tomato, Chipotle Mayo, Challah Bread, Fries
SHORT RIB MELT SANDWICH
(AGF) Braised Short Ribs, American & Swiss Cheese, Crispy Onions, Wilted Greens, Challah Bread, Fries
GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH
(AGF, Veg) American & Swiss Cheese, Tomatoes, Caramelized Onions, Challah Bread, Fries
CUBAN PANINI
(AGF) Ham, Pulled Pork, Swiss Cheese, Pickles, Chipotle Mustard, Ciabatta Bread, Fries
FALL ON A BUN
(AGF, Veg) Mushrooms, Cider Caramelized Onions, Fried Squash, Swiss Cheese, Cranberry Ginger Dijonnaise, Greens, Brioche Bun, Fries
BRUNCH/LUNCH - THE "UNCH" IN BRUNCH
BRUNCH/LUNCH - LUNCHABLES
TUNA POKE
(AGF) Crispy Sushi Rice, Cucumber, Radish, Seaweed, Grapefruit Glaze, Spicy Sesame Aioli, Avocado, Clementine Pico, Black Tobiko
BRAISED SHORT RIBS
(AGF) Potato & Ricotta Gnocchi, Truffled Mushroom Cream Sauce, Roasted Brussel Sprouts
CHICKEN FETTUCCINE
(AGF) Sauteed Chicken Breast, Fettuccine, Spinach, Tomatoes, Zucchini, White Wine Garlic Cream Sauce
PASTA BOLOGNESE
(AGF) Veal, Pork, Pancetta, Fettuccine, Basil, Parmesan
STEAK FRITES
(AGF) Bistro Steak, Parmesan Truffle Fries, Petite Salad, Smoked Tomato Chimichurr
PAN SEARED SCALLOPS
(AGF) Sage & Butternut Squash Risotto, Garlic Broccolini, Red Pepper Pesto Cream Sauce, Crispy Leeks
HERB CRUSTED SALMON
(AGF) Spaghetti Squash Spoonbread, Roasted Carrots & Broccolini, Honey Browned Butter
SKILLET PAELLA
(AGF) Shrimp, Scallops, Mussels, Clams, Chicken, Chorizo, Vegetables, Saffron Rice
FRIED SEAFOOD PLATTER
(AGF) Beer Battered White Fish, Oysters, Scallops, Shrimp, Tarragon Tartar, Fries
CARNE ASADA
(AGF) Marinated Flank Steak, Corn Risotto, Blackened Peppers & Onions, Grilled Avocado, Salsa Verde
AVOCADO TOAST
(AGF, Veg)
1 EGG ANY STYLE
(AGF, Veg)
BREAKFAST SAUSAGE
(AGF)
HOUSEMADE BACON
(AGF)
THICK CUT BACON
(AGF)
FRUIT CUP
(AGF, V)
SHORT RIB HASH
(AGF)
DUCK HASH
(AGF)
HOME FRIES
(AGF, V)
TATER TOTS
(AGF, V)
FRENCH FRIES
(AGF, V)
TRUFFLE FRIES
(AGF, Veg)
CAJUN FRIES
(AGF, V)
GRITS
(AGF)
BRUNCH/LUNCH - SIDES
DINNER - SALADS/BOWLS
BISTRO WEDGE
(AGF) Lettuce, Tomato, Bacon, Blue Cheese Dressing
CHOPPED CAESAR
(AGF) Lettuce, Rye Croutons, Parmesan Cheese, Caesar Dressing
WARM BUDDHA BOWL
(AGF, V) Quinoa, Zucchini, Chickpeas, Sweet Potato, Beets, Cauliflower, Avocado, Cashew Sauce
MEDITERRANEAN GRAIN BOWL
(AGF, Veg) Grilled Artichoke, Hummus, Quinoa, Tomato & Cucumber Salad, Goat Cheese, Olives, Fresh Basil
STREET CORN BOWL
(AGF, Veg) Seasoned Corn, Pico de Gallo, Avocado, Beans, Pickled Onion, Lettuce, Queso Fresco, Cilantro Aioli, Lime
WARM PANZANELLA BOWL
(AGF, Veg) Shaved Brussel Sprouts, Butternut Squash, Parsnips, Shallots, Pecans, Cranberry Vinaigrette, Toasted Rye Bread, Goat Cheese
TINY CLAMS
(AGF) Cognac Lobster Cream Sauce, Grilled Bread
CRAB CAKES
House Remoulade
FRIED OYSTERS
(AGF) Tarragon Tartar Sauce
BAKED BBQ DRY RUB CHICKEN WINGS
(AGF) Sweet & Spicy BBQ Rub, Ranch Dipping Sauce
STEAK CUT BACON
(AGF) Pepper Crust, Bourbon Glaze, Shaved Jalapeno
TERIYAKI FRIED CAULIFLOWER
(AGF, Veg) Wasabi Crema
SHORT RIB MAC N’ CHEESE
(AGF) Braised Short Ribs, Caramelized Onions, Bread Crumbs
STEAK BOMB SPRING ROLLS
Parmesan Peppercorn Dipping Sauce
SWEET CORNBREAD
(Veg) Vanilla Butter
DINNER - APPETIZERS
DINNER - BURGERS
BISTRO CHEESE BURGER
(AGF) American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickles, Brioche Bun, Parmesan Truffle Fries
THE 781 OYSTER BURGER
(AGF) Swiss Cheese, Crispy Onions, Fried Oysters, Tarragon Tartar Sauce, Brioche Bun, Parmesan Truffle Fries
QUINOA BURGER
(AGF, Veg) American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, Hummus, Brioche Bun, Parmesan Truffle Fries
CRUNCH WRAP BURGER
Pico de Gallo, Avocado, Pepper Jack Cheese, Rojo Mojo, Crunchy Taco Shell, Soft Tortilla Wrap, Cajun Fries
CUBAN PANINI
(AGF) Ham, Pulled Pork, Swiss Cheese, Pickles, Chipotle Mustard, Ciabatta Bread, Fries
FALL ON A BUN
(AGF, Veg) Mushrooms, Cider Caramelized Onions, Fried Squash, Swiss Cheese, Cranberry Ginger Dijonnaise, Greens, Brioche Bun, Fries
MARINATED STEAK TACOS
(AGF) Soft Corn Tortillas, Queso Fresco, Red Beans, Avocado, Corn Salsa, Baja Sauce, Lime
SHORT RIB CRUNCH WRAP TACOS
(AGF) Hard Taco Shells, Soft Flour Tortillas, Braised Short Rib, Pepper Jack Cheese, Avocado, Pico de Gallo
VEGGIE CRUNCH WRAP TACOS
(AGF, Veg) Hard Taco Shells, Soft Flour Tortillas, Sauteed Mushrooms & Vegetables, Avocado, Pico de Gallo, Pepper Jack Cheese, Sweet Potato Strands
CAULIFLOWER TACOS
(AGF, Veg) Corn Tortillas, Crispy Cauliflower, Avocado, Queso Fresco, Cumin Toasted Sunflower Seeds, Agave Sriracha, Purple Cabbage
BRAISED PORK BELLY TACOS
(AGF) Flour Tortillas, Watermelon, Cilantro Aioli, Mojo Rojo, Queso Fresco, Pickled Onions, Scallions
TUNA TACOS
(AGF) Hard Taco Shells, Tuna Tartare, Sweet Chili Slaw, Avocado, Spicy Aioli
FISH TACOS
(AGF) Flour Tortillas, Batter Fried Haddock, Purple Cabbage, Pico de Gallo, Amarillo Crema, Tajin
DINNER - TACOS
VEGAN (VEGETARIAN BY DEFAULT) MENU
SAUTEED VEGETABLES
(AGF) Medley, or ask your server for specifics
TERIYAKI FRIED CAULIFLOWER
(AGF) Wasabi Paste
CAULIFLOWER TACOS
(AGF) Corn Tortillas, Crispy Cauliflower, Avocado, Purple Cabbage, Cumin Toasted Sunflower Seeds, Agave Sriracha
VEGGIE CRUNCH WRAP TACOS
(AGF) Hard Taco Shells, Soft Flour Tortillas, Avocado, Pico de Gallo, Sauteed Mushrooms & Vegetables, Sweet Potato Strands
QUINOA BURGER
(AGF) Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, Hummus, Gluten Free Bun, Fries
FALL ON A BUN
(AGF) Mushrooms, Cider Caramelized Onions, Fried Squash, Greens, Tahini Spread, Gluten Free Bun, Fries
TOFU POKE
(AGF) Crispy Sushi Rice, Cucumber, Radish, Seaweed, Avocado, Clementine Pico, Grapefruit Glaze
SESAME TOFU STIR-FRY
(AGF) Stir-Fry Vegetables, Jasmine Rice, Stir-Fry Sauce
BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO
(AGF) Sage Chiffonade
MUSHROOM RISOTTO
(AGF) Scallions
WARM PANZANELLA BOWL
(AGF, Veg) Shaved Brussel Sprouts, Butternut Squash, Parsnips, Shallots, Pecans, Cranberry Vinaigrette
MEDITERRANEAN GRAIN BOWL
(AGF) Grilled Artichoke, Hummus, Quinoa, Olives, Fresh Basil, Tomato & Cucumber Salad
STREET CORN BOWL
(AGF) Seasoned Corn, Pico de Gallo, Avocado, Beans, Pickled Onion, Lettuce, Lime
WARM BUDDHA BOWL
(AGF) Quinoa, Zucchini, Chickpeas, Sweet Potato, Beets, Cauliflower, Avocado, Cashew Sauce
TOFU SCRAMBLE
(AGF) Tofu, Cauliflower, Mushrooms, Cherry Tomatoes, Home Fries, Sourdough Toast
ZUCCHINI RANCHEROS
(AGF) Grilled Zucchini, Roasted Tomato Salsa, Avocado, Beans, Crispy Tortillas, Home Fries
COCONUT MILK FRENCH TOAST
Sourdough Bread, Cinnamon Sugar
TOAST
(AGF) Sourdough, Ciabatta, Gluten Free Bread
AVOCADO TOAST
(AGF) Avocado Spread on Sourdough Bread
FRUIT CUP
(AGF)
KID's SCRAMBLE
2 scrambledeggs, 2piecesof sausageorbacon, homefries,whitetoast
FRENCH TOAST
(VEG) dustedin cinnamonsugar
GRILLED CHEESE
(AGF) American cheese, & asideoffries
CHEESE PIZZA
(AGF) tomatosauce, mozzarella
PEPPERONI PIZZA
(AGF) pepperoni, tomatosauce, mozzarella
FRUIT CUP
(GF & VEG) strawberries,blueberries, bananas,apples, & clementines
KIDS BRUNCH
KIDS DINNER MENU
GRILLED CHEESE
(AGF) American cheese, & a side of fries
PEPPERONI PIZZA
(AGF) pepperoni, tomato sauce,mozzarella
SIDE OF VEGETABLES
(AGF & VEG)
CHEESE PIZZA
(AGF) tomato sauce,mozzarella