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ABOUT
At 1853 Bistro & Bar, we pay tribute to our hometown, Council Bluffs, and offer a first class dining experience, featuring two distinct menus.
Breakfast is better at the bistro. With unique entrées as well as traditional Midwest favorites, this will soon be your go-to spot and the perfect way to start your day.
For dinner, we offer the finest steaks, seafood and specialty dishes. Our bar features a well-rounded wine list, custom cocktail menu as well as local beers. It’s the perfect spot to end your night.
Hours
HOURS UPDATE
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12
1853 Bistro & Bar will be closed for breakfast on Monday, October 12. Regular coffee, decaf coffee & pastries will be available.
BREAKFAST
MONDAY - FRIDAY: 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY: 7 a.m. - 12 p.m.
DINNER
THURSDAY: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
BAR
THURSDAY: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Menus & Reservations
1853 Bistro & Bar is currently offering dine-in service as well as to-go orders.
BREAKFAST MENU
BREAKFAST SPOTLIGHT MENU
ORDER BREAKFAST TO-GO
DINNER MENU
DINNER SPOTLIGHT MENU
MAKE A RESERVATION
DESSERT MENU
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september 11 - 20
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Breakfast Menu
PLAYER’S BREAKFAST* | 13
two eggs any style & choice of bacon, sausage or ham
CHICKEN FRIED STEAK* | 17
two eggs any style, sausage gravy
STEAK & EGGS* | 30
two eggs any style, 12oz prime NY strip steak
*Contains (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
two eggs any style, jumbo biscuit topped with sausage gravy, choice of bacon, sausage or ham, fried breakfast potatoes
BISCUITS & GRAVY* | 8
two biscuits, house made sausage gravy
DEUCES WILD* | 13
two eggs any style, two bacon strips, two sausage patties & your choice of two pancakes or French toast, served with butter & warm syrup
FRENCH TOAST | 10
served with butter & warm syrup
PANCAKES
one pancake | 4
short stack | 7
full stack | 9
add strawberries, blueberries, granola or chocolate chips | 2
*Contains (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
OMELETS
served with fried breakfast potatoes or side of fruit & choice of toast
HAM & CHEESE | 14
ham, cheddar cheese
DENVER | 14
ham, onion, green pepper, cheddar cheese
SOUTHWEST | 16
steak, chorizo, onion, green pepper, pepper jack cheese
MEDITERRANEAN | 14
spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, feta
CREATE YOUR OWN OMELET | 14
choice of any three fillings: bacon, ham, sausage, onion, tomato, green pepper, mushroom, spinach, American, cheddar or swiss cheese
additional fillings | 2
add steak or chorizo | 3
*Contains (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
served with fried breakfast potatoes or side of fruit
BREAKFAST BURRITO | 17
scrambled eggs, steak, chorizo, onion & green pepper, pepper jack cheese, house made salsa, sour cream
BAGEL BREAKFAST SANDWICH | 13
two eggs over hard, choice of sausage, bacon or ham, American cheese
CRISPY CHICKEN BREAKFAST SANDWICH | 13
two eggs over hard, crispy chicken, arugula, cajun aioli, cream cheese spread, served on texas toast
BELLA’S* | 13
two eggs any style, ham, bacon, sausage, sausage gravy & cheddar cheese served on fried breakfast potatoes
FARMER’S* | 13
two eggs any style, avocado, green peppers, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms & cheddar cheese served on fried breakfast potatoes
STEAK* | 20
two eggs any style, sliced NY strip, quinoa, sweet potato, mushroom, tomato, creamy chipotle red pepper sauce
SALMON* | 17
two eggs any style, Faroe salmon, quinoa, sweet potato, spinach, pickled onion, avocado aioli
FLATBREADS
VEGETABLE* | 13
scrambled eggs, sautéed peppers, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, garlic cheese sauce
TURKEY & SPINACH* | 14
scrambled eggs, turkey sausage, sautéed spinach, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, garlic cheese sauce
ALL MEAT* | 14
scrambled eggs, sausage gravy, bacon, sausage, ham, cheddar cheese
THE SUPREME * | 15
scrambled eggs, sausage gravy, bacon, sausage, ham, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, peppers, mozzarella & cheddar cheese
SIDES
ONE EGG ANY STYLE* | 3
BISCUIT & GRAVY | 4
FRIED BREAKFAST POTATOES | 4
TOAST OR ENGLISH MUFFIN | 4
TOASTED BAGEL & CREAM CHEESE | 5
BACON, SAUSAGE, TURKEY SAUSAGE OR HAM | 5
CAFÉ MOCA, CAPPUCCINO OR LATTE
single | 6 double | 7
COCKTAILS | 7
NEW AMSTERDAM SCREWDRIVER
NEW AMSTERDAM BLOODY MARY
MR. BOSTON’S PEACH BELLINI
BAREFOOT BRUT MIMOSA
BAREFOOT BRUT CHAMPAGNE
BAREFOOT BRUT LEMON FIZZ
BAILEYS & COFFEE
DOMESTICS | 5.50
BUDWEISER
BUD LIGHT
MICHELOB ULTRA
MILLER LITE
COORS LIGHT
IMPORTS | 6
CORONA EXTRA
HEINEKEN
Breakfast Spotlight menu
quick oats, seasonal fruit, brown sugar
STRAWBERRY & NUTELLA PARFAIT (GF) (VEG) | 10
gluten free granola, greek yogurt, diced strawberries, nutella sauce
ROASTED RED PEPPER FRITTATA | 16
potatoes, artichokes, feta, balsamic dressed greens, served with fruit, choice of toast & protein
TIRAMISU FRENCH TOAST | 12
espresso, whipped cream, ricotta
ITALIAN PROSCIUTTO EGGS BENEDICT | 14
pesto, tomato, house hollandaise, balsamic, grana padano, sourdough, served with choice of potatoes or fruit
AVOCADO TOAST | 14
choice of egg, baguette, whipped fetta, bruschetta, crispy prosciutto chips, balsamic drizzle
DINNER MENU
WEDGED CAESAR | 12
romaine hearts, garlic confit, parmesan, croutons, caesar dressing
HOUSE | 12
artisan blend, marinated tomatoes, purple onions, cucumbers, cheese blend, croutons, choice of dressing
WEDGE | 12
baby iceberg, pork belly, marinated tomatoes, blue cheese, house dressing
ADD A PROTEIN | 14
chicken, salmon, shrimp
SOUP DE JOUR | 9
DIABLO SHRIMP | 24
tomato chili sauce, chives, cowboy candy HICKORY
SMOKED RIBS | 18
brown sugar & spice rubbed ribs, choice of sweet chili or house bourbon bbq glaze
1853 STEAKHOUSE DIP | 16
prime cuts of beef, garlic cream cheese sauce, white cheddar, pepper & onion mix, bourbon bbq glazed cowboy candy, served with crostinis
CRAB CAKES | 24
lump crab, red & green peppers, asian slaw, citrus vinaigrette, dill & lemon remoulade, topped with lemon pepper pearls
BEEF STUFFED ONION RING | 18
ground prime rib, cheddar cheese, bacon wrapped, bourbon bbq dipping sauce
BUCATINI MARGHERITA | 24
pomodoro sauce, tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil egg & grana podano
ADD CHCKEN, SALMON OR SHRIMP | +14
SHORT RIB BEEF STROGANOFF | 36
mushroom blend, cavatappi, guinness & beef demi, garlic cream sauce
CRAB & LOBSTER BUCATINI | 36
vodka sauce, spinach, herbed butter, red pepper
PECAN SALMON (GF) | 42
mushroom risotto, pecan crumble, creamy spinach, brown butter pumpkin puree
PAN FRIED CHICKEN (GF) | 34
honey butter pan sauce, house mashed potatoes, beef tallow green beans
PORK RIB CHOPS* (GF) | 36
mashed sweet potato, dark cherry & port chutney, red pepper balsamic, confit leeks
COWBOY RIBEYE* (GF) | 72
house whipped potatoes, beef tallow green beans, pecan butter crumble
BONE-IN SHORT RIB (GF) | 38
bourbon honey carrots, pecan crumble, house demi, fried leeks
16 OZ RIBEYE | 59
14 OZ NY STRIP | 49
8 OZ IMPERIAL WAGYU FILET | 59
TWO 8 OZ PORK RIB CHOPS | 29
12 OZ PRIME RIB | 44
16 OZ PRIME RIB | 54
STEAK ENHANCEMENTS
BLUE CHEESE | 6
BLACK & BLUE BUTTER | 6
PORT & THYME BUTTER | 6
OSCAR STYLE* | 18
BÉARNAISE SAUCE* | 8
ACCOMPANIMENTS
LOBSTER TAIL | MKT
SHRIMP | 16
CRAB CAKE | 12
SWEET PEA RISOTTO | 14
MARGHERITA PASTA (½ PORTION) | 14
*Contains (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
shiitake, oyster & cremini mushrooms, french onion broth, herb butter
BRUSSELS SPROUTS (GF)
honey-balsamic glaze
MAC & CHEESE | +3
4-cheese mornay, chives, buttered bread crumbs
GRILLED ASPARAGUS (GF)
herbed garlic butter
SAUTÉED SEASONAL VEGETABLES (GF)
herbed garlic butter
SALT-CRUSTED BAKED RUSSET (GF)
whipped butter
LOADED | +4
white cheddar, applewood bacon lardons, sour cream, chives
GARLIC MASHED YUKON GOLD POTATOES
confit garlic purée, white pepper
warm cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a golden, buttery streusel, mascarpone maple whipped cream, bourbon caramel sauce
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE TART | 12
a decadent chocolate mousse tart nestled in a rich oreo cookie crust, topped with a silky chocolate ganache, finished with a cloud of lightly whipped cream
RED VELVET CAKE | 12
classic red velvet cake layered with a silky cream cheese frosting
SEASONAL CHEESECAKE | 12
please ask your server for details
Dinner Spotlight Menu
FRIED GNOCCI PLATTER | 22
parmesan, pomodoro, pesto
ITALIAN BEEF FLATBREAD | 24
short rib, giardiniera, provolone, crushed red pepper
ENTRÉES
MEATBALLS & POLENTA (GF) | 32
goat cheese, pomodoro, mozzarella, grilled zucchini
BUCATINI ALLA PUTTANESCA | 28
olives, basil, oregano, capers, anchovies
SEABASS & GRILLED EGGPLANT (GF) | 46
sundried tomatoes, white wine butter sauce, pine nuts, capers, basil oil