Conveniently located on the third floor of the Lyric Opera House, the Florian Opera Bistro is a casual and chic European-style bistro with a new menu by Jewell Events Catering. Complete with a full bar, the Bistro is the perfect place to enjoy a light pre-performance meal, a glass of wine during intermission, or a cocktail or dessert.
You’re welcome to pre-order beverages or food at the Bistro prior to curtain time and pick it up during intermission. For matinee performances, the Bistro will be open beginning at 11:30am. For evening performances, the Bistro will have reservations available for a 5:00pm seating.
Reservations are available. Please arrive within 15 minutes of your scheduled reservation to be guaranteed a table. Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome based on availability.
Please note that the Florian Opera Bistro is open only to patrons who hold tickets for that day's performance. Entry to all restaurants is through the Lyric Opera House after presentation of tickets
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You’re welcome to pre-order beverages or food at the Bistro prior to curtain time and pick it up during intermission. For matinee performances, the Bistro will be open beginning at 11:30am. For evening performances, the Bistro will have reservations available for a 5:00pm seating.
Reservations are available. Please arrive within 15 minutes of your scheduled reservation to be guaranteed a table. Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome based on availability.
Please note that the Florian Opera Bistro is open only to patrons who hold tickets for that day's performance. Entry to all restaurants is through the Lyric Opera House after presentation of tickets
Make a Reservation
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FLORIAN OPERA BISTRO MENU
LIGHT BITES
Roasted Carrot Soup (gf)(vg) $7.50
pureed carrots, parsnips, and potatoes, créme Fraiche, balsamic, chives
Soup du jour $7.50
please ask your server For today's selection
Cheese Plate $11.95
brie, gouda, white cheddar, blue cheese
Fresh Fruit (gf)(df)(vg) $9.50
SANDWICH TRIO $16.25
Open-faced on sliced baguette, served with mixed green salad or Bistro chips, Select any three:
Black Garlic Marinated Steak
trutfle mayo, candy red onion. Humboldt Fog cheese, watercress
Caprese (v)
whipped burrata spread, roasted grape tomatoes, basil, aged balsamic
Blue Crab
avocado, lime, pickled Fresno peppers, southwest aioli, Chive
CLASSIC SANDWICHES
Served with mixed green salad or Bistro Chips
California Turkey $17.25
avocado, chive cream cheese, lettuce & tomato, served on a croissant
Honey Ham $17.25
brie, green app‘es. arugula, honey mustard, served on multigrain bread
Roasted Red Pepper & Garlic Hummus (v) $17.25
Feta, frisée, cucumber, olives, red onion, oven dried tomatoes, served on grilled flatbread
SAVORY TARTS & PIES $15.50
Served with mixed green salad or Bistro chips
Chicken Pot Pie
Ham and Swiss Cheese
Spinach, White Cheddar, Roasted Red Pepper (v)
Mushroom, Smoked Gouda, Caramelized Onion (v)
ENTRÉE SALADS
Marinated Steak Salad (gf) $16.95
baby gem lettuce, fire roasted corn. roasted bell peppers, herb marinated tomatoes, Amish blue cheese, tortilla strips, chipotle ranch
Meatball Salad $16.95
romaine lettuce, red onions, pepperoncini, shaved parmesan, Italian dressing, homemade meatballs
Winter Salad (gf)(v) $16.95
kale and shredded Brussel sprouts, pomegranate arils, red onion, shaved parmesan, cranberry balsamic vinaigrette
DESSERTS
Classic Opera Cake $10.95
thin layers of roulade soaked with coffee syrup, coffee buttercream, chocolate ganache, topped with chocolate glaze
Flourless Chocolate Cake $10.95
berry compote, quenelle of whipped cream
Apple Galette $10.95
apple tart filled with custard, vanilla ice cream
Brown Butter and Caramel Pie $10.95
chocolate sauce, bubble sugar
Sorbet or Ice Cream (gf) $6.95
two scoops of your choice of vanilla ice cream, maple bourbon pecan ice cream, or dairy-free raspberry sorbet
Mignardises $9.00
(will vary throughout the season
traditional macarons, seasonal pound cake, dark chocolate covered banana slices
(v) vegetarian (gf) gluten free (df) dairy free
Select items can be made vegetarian or vegan Please ask your server.
There is a 2-card limit on all split bills