NOW SERVING BREAKFAST & DINNER
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. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, enjoying the company of a certain someone, or just living it up because it's the weekend, we are here to welcome you with a friendly smile and a great meal.
Hours
BREAKFAST
SUNDAY: 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.
MONDAY: 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.
TUESDAY: 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.
WEDNESDAY: 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.
THURSDAY: 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.
FRIDAY: 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.
SATURDAY: 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.
DINNER
THURSDAY: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
FRIDAY: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
SATURDAY: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
BAR
THURSDAY: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
FRIDAY: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
SATURDAY: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Call 712.396.3050 to make your reservations today!
Menus
1853 Bistro & Bar is currently offering dine-in service as well as to-go orders.
Breakfast Menu
BREAKFAST BURRITO | $15.99
filled with steak, chorizo, eggs, pepper jack cheese, onion & green pepper, served with hash browns, house made salsa, sour cream
Make it a Chimichanga + $2.99
deep fried breakfast burrito, covered with pepper jack cheese sauce, served with guacamole
BAGEL BREAKFAST SANDWICH | $12.99
toasted bagel, two eggs over hard, american cheese, choice of sausage, bacon or ham, served with hash browns
STEAK & EGGS* | $29.99
12oz NY Strip Steak, two eggs any style, golden hash browns or side of fruit, served with toast
FARMER'S SCRAMBLE* | $14.99
three scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese, tomato, avocado, green pepper, onion & mushroom on golden hash browns, served with toast
BELLA'S SCRAMBLE* | $15.99
three scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese, sausage, ham, bacon & sausage gravy on golden hash browns, served with toast
PLAYER'S BREAKFAST* | $12.99
two eggs any style, golden hash browns & your choice of bacon, sausage or ham, served with toast
DEUCES WILD* | $12.99
two eggs any style, two bacon strips, two sausage patties & your choice of two pancakes or French toast, served with butter & warm syrup
EGGS BENEDICT* | $12.99
two poached eggs, two slices of ham, served on a toasted English muffin & smothered in Hollandaise sauce, served with golden hash browns or a side of fruit
CHICKEN FRIED STEAK* | $15.99
two eggs any style, sausage gravy, golden hash browns, served with toast
STEAK & EGG TACOS* | $15.99
three tacos served with hash browns, avocado, shredded cheddar cheese, cilantro, sour cream, house-made salsa
BREAKFAST TOTCHOS* | $15.99
marinated steak, two eggs any style, cheese sauce, avocado, sour cream, house-made salsa
THICK-SLICED FRENCH TOAST | $9.99
served with butter & warm syrup
PANCAKES
short stack | $7.99
full stack | $8.99
*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.
filled with steak, chorizo, eggs, pepper jack cheese, onion & green pepper, served with hash browns, house made salsa, sour cream
Make it a Chimichanga + $2.99
deep fried breakfast burrito, covered with pepper jack cheese sauce, served with guacamole
BAGEL BREAKFAST SANDWICH | $12.99
toasted bagel, two eggs over hard, american cheese, choice of sausage, bacon or ham, served with hash browns
STEAK & EGGS* | $29.99
12oz NY Strip Steak, two eggs any style, golden hash browns or side of fruit, served with toast
FARMER'S SCRAMBLE* | $14.99
three scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese, tomato, avocado, green pepper, onion & mushroom on golden hash browns, served with toast
BELLA'S SCRAMBLE* | $15.99
three scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese, sausage, ham, bacon & sausage gravy on golden hash browns, served with toast
PLAYER'S BREAKFAST* | $12.99
two eggs any style, golden hash browns & your choice of bacon, sausage or ham, served with toast
DEUCES WILD* | $12.99
two eggs any style, two bacon strips, two sausage patties & your choice of two pancakes or French toast, served with butter & warm syrup
EGGS BENEDICT* | $12.99
two poached eggs, two slices of ham, served on a toasted English muffin & smothered in Hollandaise sauce, served with golden hash browns or a side of fruit
CHICKEN FRIED STEAK* | $15.99
two eggs any style, sausage gravy, golden hash browns, served with toast
STEAK & EGG TACOS* | $15.99
three tacos served with hash browns, avocado, shredded cheddar cheese, cilantro, sour cream, house-made salsa
BREAKFAST TOTCHOS* | $15.99
marinated steak, two eggs any style, cheese sauce, avocado, sour cream, house-made salsa
THICK-SLICED FRENCH TOAST | $9.99
served with butter & warm syrup
PANCAKES
short stack | $7.99
full stack | $8.99
*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 golden hash browns or side of fruit & choice of toast.
HAM & CHEESE | $13.99
diced ham, cheddar cheese
DENVER | $13.99
ham, onion, green pepper, cheddar cheese
CREATE YOUR OWN OMELET | $13.99
create with your choice of any three fillings: bacon, ham, sausage, onion, tomato, green pepper, mushroom, spinach, American, cheddar or Swiss cheese
additional fillings | $1.99
add steak or chorizo | $2.99
SIDES
ONE EGG ANY STYLE* | $3.29
BACON, SAUSAGE OR HAM | $4.49
BISCUITS & GRAVY | $7.99
SIDE OF GRAVY | $1.99
GOLDEN HASH BROWNS | $3.49
TOAST OR ENGLISH MUFFIN | $3.49
TOASTED BAGEL & CREAM CHEESE | $3.99
*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.
FRESHLY BREWED COFFEE | $2.59
HOT TEA | $2.59
ESPRESSO
Single | $3.29
Double | $4.29
CAPPUCCINO OR CAFE LATTE
Single | $4.49
Double | $5.49
CAFE MOCHA
Single | $4.49
Double | $5.49
SOFT DRINKS | $2.59
Coke, Diet Coke, Pibb Xtra, Sprite, Barq's Root Beer
ICED TEA, MILK, LEMONADE | $2.59
JUICE | $2.59
orange, grapefruit, tomato, apple, cranberry
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 | $4.75
Budweiser
Bud Light
Michelob Ultra
Miller Light
Coors Light
IMPORTS | $5.25
Corona
Heineken
DINNER MENU
HOUSE | $12
artisan greens, yellow tomato, english cucumber, pickled carrot, red onion, fontina cheese, buttered croutons, garlic & herb buttermilk dressing
CAESAR * | $12
romaine lettuce, caesar dressing, sourdough croutons, confit garlic cloves, grana padano, cracked black pepper
FRENCH ONION SOUP | $9
veal stock reduction, caramelized onions, french bread crisp, gruyere, grana padano, thyme, sherry wine finish
*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.
artisan greens, yellow tomato, english cucumber, pickled carrot, red onion, fontina cheese, buttered croutons, garlic & herb buttermilk dressing
CAESAR * | $12
romaine lettuce, caesar dressing, sourdough croutons, confit garlic cloves, grana padano, cracked black pepper
FRENCH ONION SOUP | $9
veal stock reduction, caramelized onions, french bread crisp, gruyere, grana padano, thyme, sherry wine finish
*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.
CRAB CAKES | $20
lump crab blend, fire roasted yellow pepper remoulade, shrimp compound butter, lemon & pepper pearls, chives
SCALLOPS | $20
yellow tomato buttermilk, herb-infused extra virgin olive oil, pickled cucumber, crispy carrot, watermelon radish, dill
SHRIMP COCKTAIL | $18
classic cocktail sauce, lemon
STICKY ST. LOUIS-STYLE RIBS | $16
sweet chili glaze, sweet potato strings, cilantro sprigs
STUFFED MUSHROOMS | $16
cremini mushrooms, italian sausage, provencale sauce, balsamic reduction, grana padano, chiffonade basil
MEATBALL PARMA ROSA | $16
parma rosa sauce, mozzarella, grana padano, roasted tomato, herb oil, cracked black pepper, baguette
SEAFOOD FONDUE | $20
mornay, shrimp, crab, lobster, chives, baked baguette
lump crab blend, fire roasted yellow pepper remoulade, shrimp compound butter, lemon & pepper pearls, chives
SCALLOPS | $20
yellow tomato buttermilk, herb-infused extra virgin olive oil, pickled cucumber, crispy carrot, watermelon radish, dill
SHRIMP COCKTAIL | $18
classic cocktail sauce, lemon
STICKY ST. LOUIS-STYLE RIBS | $16
sweet chili glaze, sweet potato strings, cilantro sprigs
STUFFED MUSHROOMS | $16
cremini mushrooms, italian sausage, provencale sauce, balsamic reduction, grana padano, chiffonade basil
MEATBALL PARMA ROSA | $16
parma rosa sauce, mozzarella, grana padano, roasted tomato, herb oil, cracked black pepper, baguette
SEAFOOD FONDUE | $20
mornay, shrimp, crab, lobster, chives, baked baguette
BRAISED SHORT RIB | $32
roasted cauliflower au gratin, crispy leeks, red wine reduction sauce, sauteed seasonal vegetables
PAN-ROASTED AIRLINE CHICKEN BREAST | $28
wet brined with herbs & spices, garlic-mashed yukon gold potatoes, thyme & white wine pan jus, sauteed seasonal vegetables
FISH FEATURE | MKT
ask your server for details
roasted cauliflower au gratin, crispy leeks, red wine reduction sauce, sauteed seasonal vegetables
PAN-ROASTED AIRLINE CHICKEN BREAST | $28
wet brined with herbs & spices, garlic-mashed yukon gold potatoes, thyme & white wine pan jus, sauteed seasonal vegetables
FISH FEATURE | MKT
ask your server for details
STEAKS & CHOPS *
16OZ. RIBEYE | $48
14OZ. NY | $42
8OZ. FILET | $52
14OZ. BONE-IN PORK CHOP | $28
12OZ. PRIME RIB | $38
16OZ. PRIME RIB | $45
ACCOMPANIMENTS
LOBSTER TAIL | MKT
SHRIMP | $16
CRAB CAKE | $12
SCALLOPS | $16
STEAK ENHANCEMENTS
MAYTAG BLUE CHEESE CRUST | $6
OSCAR STYLE * | $18
BERNAISE SAUCE * | $8
STEAK SAUCE | $6
HORSERADISH SAUCE | $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.
16OZ. RIBEYE | $48
14OZ. NY | $42
8OZ. FILET | $52
14OZ. BONE-IN PORK CHOP | $28
12OZ. PRIME RIB | $38
16OZ. PRIME RIB | $45
ACCOMPANIMENTS
LOBSTER TAIL | MKT
SHRIMP | $16
CRAB CAKE | $12
SCALLOPS | $16
STEAK ENHANCEMENTS
MAYTAG BLUE CHEESE CRUST | $6
OSCAR STYLE * | $18
BERNAISE SAUCE * | $8
STEAK SAUCE | $6
HORSERADISH SAUCE | $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.
MUSHROOM MEDLEY
shiitake, oyster & cremini mushrooms, veal stock reduction, butter
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
honey-balsamic glaze
MAC & CHEESE
4-cheese mornay, chives, buttered bread crumbs
GRILLED ASPARAGUS
herbed garlic butter
SAUTEED SEASONAL VEGETABLES
herbed garlic butter
SALT-CRUSTED BAKED RUSSET
whipped butter
MASHED YUKON GOLD POTATOES
confit garlic puree, white pepper
shiitake, oyster & cremini mushrooms, veal stock reduction, butter
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
honey-balsamic glaze
MAC & CHEESE
4-cheese mornay, chives, buttered bread crumbs
GRILLED ASPARAGUS
herbed garlic butter
SAUTEED SEASONAL VEGETABLES
herbed garlic butter
SALT-CRUSTED BAKED RUSSET
whipped butter
MASHED YUKON GOLD POTATOES
confit garlic puree, white pepper
TIRAMISU | $10
LITHUANIAN TORTE | $12
LITHUANIAN TORTE | $12