SETH RASMUSSEN
Mar. 22, 2025
“Welcome to Bistro 197! Established in 2011, we are a from-scratch eatery focused on elevated comfort food. An upscale but casual restaurant, bistro provides a dining experience of progressive American cuisine paired with great wine selections and the best craft cocktail scene in the area. Located in the historic downtown block of Canal Commons in Oswego, we provide a fun, upbeat, yet elegant evening of chef-made food and inspired spirits to pair with great company. Offering weekly live music and seasonally shifting menus, bistro is the social hub of the local downtown nightlife.
Bistro prides itself on a leisurely, unrushed dining and drinking experience. We invite you and yours to come and share with us a great dinner from your first bite to your last sip.
Cheers and Good Eats,
Bistro197.”
shallot & black pepper mignonette
each $3.25
gluten free
Choose your preparation:
over pasta $5.00
with frites $4.00
$15.00
gluten free
white wine, garlic, butter, parsley
$15.00
shallots, leeks, white wine, fresh thyme, lemon, cream
$15.00
caramelized onion & beef broth, fresh thyme, yesterday’s bread, melted gruyere swiss
$12.00
basil risotto, mozzarella, panko-fried, tomato sauce
$12.00
vegetarian
fried Turkish halloumi, hot honey
$14.00
gluten free, vegetarian
pan-roasted, olive oil, sea salt, cracked pepper
$12.00
dairy free, gluten free, vegan
you choose: nashville hot dry rub, house ranch, house pickle / vanilla-cayenne bbq
5 wings $8.00
10 wings $15.00
gluten free
you choose: sweet thai chili / salt & vinegar dry rub
$12.00
gluten free, vegan
ricotta filled pasta purses, parmesan & truffle butter
$14.00
vegetarian
sweet corn, jalapeno, cream cheese, fried wonton, tart cherry sauce
$14.00
vegetarian
flash fried in rice flour / rosemary-lime pesto, red pepper rouille
$16.00
gluten free, dairy free option
all of these come with your choice of a mixed green salad or house-made fries / GF bread available for some items upon request.
fried crispy / house pickles, house ranch, shredded lettuce, brioche
$20.00
roasted crispy / ham, dijon, bechamel, gruyere, grilled sourdough, fried egg
$18.00
sautéed mushroom medley, thyme, dijonnaise, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche
$18.00
shallot, celery, black pepper, tarragon aioli, sourdough
$14.00
full of mushrooms & veggies / replace the burgers above or build your own
$17.00
vegetarian
spicy mayo, jalapeno, pickled vegetables, cilantro, homemade french roll
$17.00
fried crispy / lettuce, tomato, onion, creole remoulade, brioche
$16.00
sweet white truffled caramelized onions, arugula, cheesy mornay, grilled baguette
$22.00
a simple salad / red wine vinaigrette
$5.00
gluten free, vegetarian
romaine, house-made dressing & crouton
$7.00
vegetarian
6oz. grilled flat iron steak, house-roasted red peppers, little tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, bleu cheese, basil-balsamic vinaigrette
$21.00
gluten free
the usual suspect / house-made dressing & crouton
$18.00
blonde frisee lettuces, watermelon radishes, shaved fennel, grapefruit, feta, marcona almonds, charred lemon vinaigrette / add a protein if you'd like
$17.00
gluten free, vegetarian
young asparagus, spring pea puree, lemon, parmesan
$24.00
gluten free, vegetarian
three cheese gnocchi, parmesan panko crust
$16.00
snap peas, lemongrass, basil, fried chickpeas, green coconut curry
$22.00
gluten free, vegan
creole dusted, GF panko, old bay rice & beans, sofrito
$24.00
dairy free, gluten free
10oz. grilled stockyard sirloin, cafe de paris butter, house-made fries, mixed green salad
$29.00
gluten free, dairy free option
grilled with apricot glaze, house-made fries, mixed green salad
$24.00
dairy free, gluten free
shallot & black pepper mignonette
each $3.25
gluten free
Choose your preparation:
over pasta $5.00
with frites $4.00
$15.00
gluten free
shallots, leeks, white wine, fresh thyme, lemon, cream
$15.00
white wine, garlic, butter, parsley
$15.00
basil risotto, mozzarella, panko-fried, tomato sauce
$12.00
vegetarian
caramelized onion & beef broth, fresh thyme, yesterday’s bread, melted gruyere swiss
$12.00
pan-roasted, olive oil, sea salt, cracked pepper
$12.00
dairy free, gluten free, vegan
ricotta filled pasta purses, parmesan & truffle butter
$14.00
vegetarian
you choose: sweet thai chili / salt & vinegar dry rub
$12.00
gluten free, vegan
fried Turkish halloumi, hot honey
$14.00
gluten free, vegetarian
you choose: nashville hot dry rub, house ranch, house pickle / vanilla-cayenne bbq
5 wings $8.00
10 wings $15.00
gluten free
sweet corn, jalapeno, cream cheese, fried wonton, tart cherry sauce
$14.00
vegetarian
flash fried in rice flour / rosemary-lime pesto, red pepper rouille
$16.00
gluten free, dairy free option
all of these come with your choice of a mixed green salad or house-made fries / GF bread available for some items upon request.
hand-made custom blend patty, garlic aioli, bacon, sweet white truffled caramelized onions, swiss, tomato, lettuce, cabernet syrup, brioche roll
$21.00
sautéed mushroom medley, thyme, dijonnaise, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche
$18.00
fried crispy / house pickles, house ranch, shredded lettuce, brioche
$20.00
grilled / fire roasted pepper, pepper jack, lettuce, tomato, mayo, brioche
$18.00
roasted crispy / ham, dijon, bechamel, gruyere, grilled sourdough, fried egg
$18.00
fried crispy / lettuce, tomato, onion, creole remoulade, brioche
$16.00
full of mushrooms & veggies / replace the burgers above or build your own
$17.00
vegetarian
basil-balsamic peperonata, warm goat cheese, toasted house made roll
$18.00
a simple salad / red wine vinaigrette
$5.00
gluten free, vegetarian
romaine, house-made dressing & crouton
$7.00
vegetarian
6oz. grilled flat iron steak, house-roasted red peppers, little tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, bleu cheese, basil-balsamic vinaigrette
$21.00
gluten free
the usual suspect / house-made dressing & crouton
$18.00
blonde frisee lettuces, watermelon radishes, shaved fennel, grapefruit, feta, marcona almonds, charred lemon vinaigrette / add a protein if you'd like
$17.00
gluten free, vegetarian
our house specialty / cabernet braised, balsamic bbq, white truffle & shallot cream
$38.00
young asparagus, spring pea puree, lemon, parmesan
$24.00
gluten free, vegetarian
grilled airline chicken breast, potatoes, fresh thyme, diced tomato, pancetta, leek & cippolini onion ragu, all natural chicken demi glace
$24.00
gluten free, dairy free option
prosciutto wrapped enormous U-8 shrimp, feta, dill, and cream cheese stuffing, pissed-off jalapeno butter, parmesan, linguine
$30.00
snap peas, lemongrass, basil, fried chickpeas, green coconut curry
$22.00
gluten free, vegan
creole dusted, GF panko, old bay rice & beans, sofrito
$24.00
dairy free, gluten free
10oz. grilled stockyard sirloin, cafe de paris butter, house-made fries, mixed green salad
$29.00
gluten free, dairy free option
7oz. grilled salmon filet, house-made fries, mixed green salad
$24.00
dairy free, gluten free
grilled meatloaf, bistro potato mash, frizzled onions, white cheddar sauce, house-made "ketchup"
$22.00
three cheese potato gnocchi, parmesan, panko crust
$16.00
vegetarian
made belgian liege-style with brioche dough and pearl sugar / blueberries & strawberries / NY maple syrup / chantilly whipped cream
$14.00
acai / coconut milk yogurt / granola / toasted almonds / blueberries / strawberries / banana / kiwi
$16.00
poached eggs / avocado / bearnaise sauce / english muffin
$18.00
local egg / Boursin cheese / fresh chives / crushed sour cream & onion potato chips
$14.00
bacon / egg / potatoes / shaved brussels / sriracha
$14.00
chorizo / potatoes / caramelized onions / eggs / sofrito
$14.00
housemade sage breakfast sausage / buttermilk biscuits / black peppered milk gravy / eggs your way
$14.00
baked eggs / housemade tomato sauce / north African spices / cilantro
$11.00
banana pancakes / creamy peanut butter / sliced bananas / toasted pecans / chantilly whipped cream / NY maple syrup
$14.00
buttermilk fried chicken / belgian waffle / hot honey
$17.00
country ham / mornay sauce / gruyere cheese / dijon / farmhouse white / fried egg / mixed lettuce salad
$17.00
sea salt / cracked pepper / parmesan
$10.00
cheddar / fried egg / bourbon bacon jam / brioche roll / home fries
$19.00
Norwegian salmon filet / lemon / fresh dill / eggs your way / home fries / sautéed mushrooms / roasted tomatoes
$21.00
flat iron steak / red eye "gravy" / eggs your way / home fries
$22.00
english red leicester cheese / puff pastry / mixed green salad
$14.00
pickled vegetables / jalapeno / cilantro / chili-crisp aioli / housemade heritage golden wheat french roll
$16.00
Hendrick's Scotland gin, Carpano dry vermouth, pickled green tomato
$13.50
Giuseppe Carpano Antica sweet vermouth, Templeton Rye, angostura bitters, peychaud's bitters, luxardo cherry
$13.50
vanilla schnapps, butterscotch schnapps, spiced rum, dark creme de cacao, cream soda, whipped cream
$10.00
coconut rum, amaretto, dark creme de cacao, cream
$11.00
vodka, Chambord, white creme de cacao, blackberries, cream
$12.00
vodka, blueberry juice, pink cranberry juice, lime, basil, blueberries, club
$11.00
tequila, strawberry puree, lemon, agave nectar, cayenne
$11.00
Grey Goose Poir, fresh pears, sage, lime, ginger syrup
$13.00
Mr. Black cold brew coffee liqueur, espresso, vanilla bean simple, egg white
$12.00
cranberry vodka, orange curacao, lemon, club
$10.00
Stoli Hot, jalapeño, lime, cream of coconut, pineapple juice, club
$12.00
Empress, elderflower, lemon, ginger simple
$12.00
Bombay Sapphire, juniper berries, rosemary, lime
$12.00
Bombay Dry, jalapeno, luxardo cherry
$12.00
Hendrick's, cucumber, basil
$12.00
Beefeater, simple, blueberries, thyme
$12.00
gin, kiwi, tarragon, lime, ginger simple, tonic
$12.00
bourbon, strawberries, lemon, strawberry-rhubarb preserve, rhubarb bitters
$15.00
gin, meyer lemon tincture, lavender syrup, yuzu juice, blueberries, egg white
$14.00
orange vodka, prosecco, demerara-carrot purée
$12.00
white wine, apricot brandy, white cranberry juice, rosewater
$11.00
tequila, triple sec, blood orange-tamarind syrup, tajin
$13.00
white rum, sake, lime, snap pea-mint shrub, club
$13.00
tito's, earl grey syrup, cream
$12.00
cucumber vodka, sake, ginger simple, lime, lemongrass
$11.00
citrus vodka, coconut rum, melon liqueur, pineapple, lemon, simple, blue curacao
$10.00
dark rum, caramel vodka, banana rum cream, vanilla bean syrup, bruléed banana chips
$13.50
jalapeño vodka, amaretto, lime, peach nectar, jalapeño
$11.50
vodka, amaretto, strawberry puree, cream, chocolate
$10.00
tequila, pear nectar, grapefruit juice, lemon, lime, simple
$11.50
espresso vodka, irish cream, cream, chocolate
$11.50
View Bistro197 at 197 West 1st St.,
Oswego, NY 13126 on Google Maps
Call Bistro197 by phone at
(315) 343-2930
bistro197@gmail.com
LUNCH:
Tuesday-Saturday: 11:00am-3:00pm
DINNER:
Monday: 4:00pm-8:00pm
Tuesday-Saturday:
Small Plates: 4:00pm-5:00pm
Full menu: 5:00pm-9:00pm
BAR:
Monday: 4:00pm-close
Tuesday-Saturday: 11:00am-close
BRUNCH:
Sunday: 10:30am-1:30pm
Reservations strongly recommended.
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Send us a message and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. You can also reach us by phone at (315) 343-2930.
Looking forward to hearing from you!