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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
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
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DESSERT MENU
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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
PINEAPPLE TAJIN PARFAIT (GF) (VEG) | 10
gluten free granola, greek yogurt, pineapple, citrus honey
CHURRO FRENCH TOAST | 10
cinnamon, sugar, cream cheese topping
ELOTE AVOCADO TOAST | 14
choice of toast, avocado spread, roasted corn & red peppers, cilantro & lime remoulade, egg of choice
ENCHILADAS | 12
scrambled eggs, cheddar & cotija cheese, enchilada sauce, garlic & pepper cheese sauce, choice of protein
CHILAQUILES | 12
house made chips, salsa verde, queso fresco, steak, choice of egg
MICHELADA | 8
corona, tajin, michelada
DINNER MENU
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
BRUSCHETTA BOARD | 18
pomegranate balsamic crostinis topped with whipped ricotta & mozzarella, springtime pesto, bacon wrapped asparagus, marinated tomatoes & garlic confit
STICKY RIBS | 16
thai chili sauce, fried sweet potatoes, microgreens
CRAB CAKES | 21
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
CRAB & SHRIMP DIP | 21
lump crab, shrimp, spinach, red pepper, artichokes, served with crostinis & topped with tomatoes, garlic, basil, pomegranate balsamic reduction
BUCATINI MARGHERITA | 28
pomodoro sauce, tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil egg and grana podano
SHRIMP SCAMPI | 28
bucatini, butter, wine, shallots, asparagus, red & yellow peppers
ADD A PROTEIN | 14
chicken, salmon, shrimp
orange & ginger marinated chicken breasts, shaved fennel, red lace mustard greens, chopped apricots, pepitas, poppy seeds, quinoa, black vinegar reduction, topped with fried carrot strings, citrus vinaigrette
BONE IN AMERICAN WAGYU SHORT RIB (GF) | 39
goat cheese polenta, roasted baby carrots, roasted radishes, springtime pesto, ricotta, short rib demi, fried leeks
PORK RIBEYE (GF) | 32
pork ribeye, apricot & orange jameson chutney, herbed spring potatoes, roasted baby carrots, roasted radishes, shaved brussels sprouts, spicy honey, ricotta & springtime pesto
COWBOY RIBEYE WITH PISTACHIO BUTTER (GF) | 65
herbed spring potatoes, marinated tomatoes, purple onions, arugula, baby spinach tossed in balsamic vinaigrette
PISTACHIO & PARMESAN CRUSTED SALMON (GF) | 39
sweet pea & lemon risotto, fried leeks, topped with carrot strings, asparagus & roasted red peppers
16 OZ PRIME RIBEYE | 59
14 OZ PRIME NY | 49
8 OZ IMPERIAL WAGYU FILET | 53
TWO 8 OZ PORK RIBEYE | 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
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
decadent chocolate cake soaked in sweet tres leches, topped with chocolate whipped cream icing
KEY LIME PIE | 12
bright and refreshing key lime pie finished with light whipped cream, fragrant zest and sweet candied lime
LEMON CAKE WITH RASPBERRY FROSTING | 12
light lemon sponge layered with raspberry whipped frosting, finished with candied lemon
SEASONAL CHEESECAKE | 12
please ask your server for details
Dinner Spotlight Menu
DIABLO SHRIMP (GF) | 22
spicy tomato chili sauce, sweet peppers, fried jalapenos, marinated tomato crème
CEVICHE (GF) | 18
grilled watermelon chips, shrimp, crab, lime, cilantro, avocado aioli
ENTRÉES
MEXIMOLE DE PESCADO (GF) | 32
red snapper, spinach, jalapeno, fennel, carrot, lemon crème
FAJITA LOCO BOWL (GF) | 26
clamato risoto, tequila glazed peppers & onions, cotija, chimichurri, choice of steak or chicken
SOUP DE JOUR BY CADE CALDO DE POLLO | 8
corn, tomatillos, white beans, chicken, fried tortilla strips