Menu
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View our menu and enjoy fresh, chef-crafted cuisine made daily with quality, locally sourced ingredients. For more than 30 years, Bistro 52 has offered exceptional flavors, elevated dining, and warm hospitality in Hopewell. Have questions about our menu, reservations, private dining, or catering services? Contact Bistro 52 today, and our friendly team will be happy to assist you.
Lunch Menu
Starters
Plain / Mild / Hot / Sweet & Sour Korean / Blueberry / Sriracha / Truffle Parmesan Garlic / Lemon Pepper / House Maple BBQ
Crumble skwarki, fried shallots, wild mushroom duxelles, pickled onion, fresh grated Parmesan, horseradish crema
Hot Honey, Smoked Bacon Lardons, Crispy Onions, Roasted Garlic Aioli
Bistro Greens
Cold salad, jumbo crab meat, crisp Granny Smith apples, diced shallots, endive leaves, frisée w/a Meyer lemon vinaigrette, baguette.
Baby Romaine, Egg Yolk, Sourdough Croutons, Truffle Parm Dressing, Shaved Parmesan
(Add: 8oz Blackened or Grilled Chicken - $10, 4oz Salmon - $12, 3 Jumbo Shrimp - $12, 4oz Steak - $12)
Candied Walnuts, Spinach, Lemon Vinaigrette (V, GF)
Fresh grilled tuna on the top of field greens, green beans, potatoes, onions, anchovies, crumbled egg, tomato confit and French red wine vinaigrette
Chicory salad with warm bacon and shallot, with a soft poached egg and crispy shallot.
Zucchini ribbons, red onion, asparagus, carrots, almonds, Moroccan tomato sauce.
Baby Gem Lettuce, Smoky Lardons, Heirloom Tomatoes, Crumbled Egg, Roquefort Dressing
Flatbread
Caramelized onions, crispy applewood smoked bacon, raclette fondue, baby arugula, aged balsamic vinegar
Grilled organic peaches, prosciutto crudo, whipped lemon ricotta, baby arugula, blistered heirloom cherry tomatoes
Ricotta, Mozzarella, Edamame, Roasted Asparagus, Lemon, Jalapeño Crema
Pressed for Time
No substitutions
*Served with a side of Maison Salad or House Fries
Grilled Bistro Ham with Gruyere Cheese on Baguette accompanied by Mornay & Sunny Side Up Egg
Gooey, delicious pressed burger melt combining the savory elements of a wagyu with the crispiness of a panini
Slow-braised, shredded beef short ribs, sweet, caramelized onions & melty rich aged sharp white cheddar, all pressed inside buttery, crisp artisanal bread with a side of warm au jus for dipping
Toasted ciabatta, sliced turkey, fresh mozzarella, kale pesto.
Buns Up
Kettle chips, cole slaw, and half sour pickle
Wagyu, Aged White Cheddar, Bacon Jam, Garlic Aioli, Brioche, House Fries
Thick-cut artisanal bacon, ripe heirloom tomatoes, fresh butter lettuce, roasted garlic basil aioli on toasted thick-sliced sourdough bread accompanied with House Fries
A savory, plant-based patty made with mashed black beans, spices, and grains, topped with fresh vegetables and smoky chipotle mayo on a toasted bun accompanied with House Fries (Veg)
Appetizers and Salads Menu
Appetizers and Salads
Parmesan Praline, Fried Parsnip, Horseradish Crème
Arrabbiata Purée, Roasted Heirloom Tomato, Basil Pesto, Pickled Onions, Focaccia Cracker
Hot Honey, Smoked Bacon Lardons, Crispy Onions, Roasted Garlic Aioli
Ricotta, Mozzarella, Edamame, Roasted Asparagus, Lemon, Jalapeño Crema (Veg, GF)
Caramelized Onions, Boston Lettuce, Tomato Jam, Smoked Bacon, Brioche
Caramelized Onions, Rich Veal Broth, Gratinated Gruyère
Crumble Skwarki, Fried Shallots, Wild Mushroom Duxelles, Pickled Onion, Fresh Grated Parmesan, Horseradish Crema
Slow-smoked Berkshire pork with a bourbon and charred passion fruit reduction
Baby Romaine, Egg Yolk, Sourdough Croutons, Truffle Parm Dressing, Shaved Parmesan
(Add: 8oz Blackened or Grilled Chicken - $10, 4oz Salmon - $12, 3 Jumbo Shrimp - $12, 4oz Steak - $12)
Mixed Greens, Purple Cabbage, Crispy Shallots, Mandarin, Almonds, Ginger Soy Vinaigrette
Baby Gem Lettuce, Smoky Lardons, Heirloom Tomatos, Crumbled Egg, Roquefort Dressing
Candied Walnuts, Spinach, Lemon Vinaigrette (GF)
Sweet Jumbo Crab Meat on top of Endive Leaves, Frisée, Crisp Finely Shredded Granny Smith Apples, Diced Shallots with a Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette. Served with a side baguette
Salads
Salads
Baby Romaine, Egg Yolk, Sourdough Croutons, Truffle Parm Dressing, Shaved Parmesan
(Add: 8oz Blackened or Grilled Chicken - $10, 4oz Salmon - $12, 3 Jumbo Shrimp - $12, 4oz Steak - $12)
Mixed Greens, Purple Cabbage, Crispy Shallots, Mandarin, Almonds, Ginger Soy Vinaigrette
Baby Gem Lettuce, Smoky Lardons, Heirloom Tomatos, Crumbled Egg, Roquefort Dressing
Candied Walnuts, Spinach, Lemon Vinaigrette (GF)
Sweet Jumbo Crab Meat on top of Endive Leaves, Frisée, Crisp Finely Shredded Granny Smith Apples, Diced Shallots with a Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette. Served with a side baguette
Dinner Menu
From The Sea
Blue Point, HM Cocktail Sauce, Horseradish, Mignonette, Lemon (Half Dozen)
Chilled Butter-Poached Maine Lobster, House Cocktail (GF, DF)
4 Cold Poached Massive Tiger Shrimp, House-Made Cocktail Sauce (GF, DF)
Marinated Ahi Tuna, Fresh Avocado Mousse, Pickled Mustard Asian Cucumbers, Ponzu Vinaigrette (GF, DF)
Celeriac Remoulade, Sweet Chili & Sriracha Aioli (GF, DFO
Cherry Peppers, Lime, Roasted Garlic Lemon Marinara
Manila clams, cured Spanish chorizo, shallots, roasted garlic, saffron, fresh squeezed lemon juice, finished with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc. Served with a side baguette
Entrées
Wagyu, Aged White Cheddar, Bacon Jam, Garlic Aioli, Brioche, Fries
Faroe Island Salmon, Mediterranean Vegetables, Black Beluga Lentils, Lemon Dill Tzatziki
Braised short ribs finished with a caramelized pistachio crust. Served with horseradish mashed potatoes, charred broccoli, and pickled shallots
Cipollini Onions, Bacon, King Trumpet Mushrooms, Greens, Pomme Purée
Hand-Cut Pappardelle, Red Wine, Heirloom Tomato, Lemon Ricotta
Sweet Potato Brussels Hash, Calvados Apple Cider Cream
Petite Filet, House Fries, Peppercorn Sauce
Frisée, Tomato Confit, Shaved Parmesan
A savory, plant-based patty made with mashed black beans, spices, and grains, topped with fresh vegetables and smoky chipotle mayo on a toasted bun. (Veg)
Pan-seared tuna served with a vibrant sauce vierge of olives, capers, confit tomatoes, and roasted local sweet corn. Accompanied by Tuscan peewee potatoes and finished with a lemon beurre blanc
Gluten-Free Menu
Gluten-Free
Baby Romaine, Egg Yolk, Sourdough Croutons, Truffle Parm Dressing, Shaved Parmesan
(Add: 8oz Blackened or Grilled Chicken - $10, 4oz Salmon - $12, 3 Jumbo Shrimp - $12, 4oz Steak - $12)
Mixed Greens, Purple Cabbage, Crispy Shallots, Mandarin, Almonds, Ginger Soy Vinaigrette
Baby Gem Lettuce, Smoky Lardons, Heirloom Tomatos, Crumbled Egg, Roquefort Dressing
Candied Walnuts, Spinach, Lemon Vinaigrette (GF)
Sweet Jumbo Crab Meat on top of Endive Leaves, Frisée, Crisp Finely Shredded Granny Smith Apples, Diced Shallots with a Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette. Served with a side baguette
Ricotta, Mozzarella, Edamame, Roasted Asparagus, Lemon, Jalapeno Crema (Veg)
Grilled Peach, Feta & Prosciutto
Candied Walnuts, Spinach, Lemon Vinaigrette (GF)
Zucchini ribbons, red onion, asparagus, carrots, almonds, Moroccan tomato sauce
Chilled Butter-Poached Maine Lobster, House Cocktail (GF, DF)
Ricotta, Mozzarella, Edamame, Roasted Asparagus, Lemon, Jalapeño Crema (Veg, GF)
Marinated Ahi Tuna, Fresh Avocado Mousse, Pickled Mustard Asian Cucumbers, Ponzu Vinaigrette (GF, DF)
Brunch Menu
Eggs
Classic eggs Benedict with toasted English muffins, Canadian bacon, two liquid gold eggs, hollandaise sauce
Toasted English muffins topped with smoked salmon, two dropped eggs, hollandaise sauce.
A vegetarian twist on a classic - toasted English muffins topped with sautéed baby spinach, poached eggs, rich hollandaise sauce.
A rustic French omelette with sautéed potatoes, onions, smoky bacon lardons, country sausage and melted Comte cheese.
3-egg omelette filled with tender lobster, asparagus and melted Gruyère cheese, finished with fresh herbs.
3 egg omelette with melted Emmental cheese and fine herbs.
Twvo farm fresh eggs cooked your way. Served with your choice of bacon or sausage and breakfast potatoes and toast.
Scrambled eggs with spiced merguez sausage, chick peas, avocado, fresh cilantro and warm toasted pita bread.
Crispy breakfast potatoes tossed with spiey chorizo, sautéed peppers & onions, finished with two sunny side up eggs and fresh cilantro.
Salads
Frisée & fresh salad greens, topped with potatoes, crisped croutons, sliced mushrooms, heritage ham, hard-boiled egg and a tangy French vinaigrette.
Mixed greens with warm crispy bacon, roasted potatoes, soft-poached eggs tossed in a mustard seed bacon vinaigrette.
Baby romaine, egg yolk, sourdough croutons, Parmesan dressing, shaved Parmigiano.
Candied walnuts, baby spinach, Meyer lemon vinaigrette & feta cheese, with fresh peaches.
Brunch Entrées
3 eggs any style, crispy bacon, country sausage, home fries,
pancake, toast & fresh fruit.
Thick-cut French toast soaked in vanilla custard,
crusted with sugar, served with fresh whipped cream
& berries.
Fluffy soufflé-style pancakes, infused with bright lemon
& creamy ricotta, served with warm seasonal berries,
Hudson Valley maple syrup and powdered sugar.
Creamy mashed avocado mousse on toasted artisan bread,
finished with lemon, sea salt, pepper and mixed greens.
Caramelized bananas, Nutella, rich hazelnut chocolate spread,
topped with a dollop of Chantilly cream & fresh fruit.
Delicate crêpes filled with Farve Island smoked lox, herbed
cream cheese, fresh dill & lemon emulsion. Served with fresh fruit.
Classic French heritage ham & Gruyère sandwich on toasted brioche,
topped with béchamel, melted cheese and a sunny side up egg.
Slow-braised shredded beef short ribs, sweet caramelized onions,
melted aged cheddar on crispy sourdough bread, with a side
of warm au jus for dipping
Sweet, tender Maine lobster with lemon herb marinade in a
toasted New England bun.
À la Carte & Sides
Cocktail Menu
Specialty Cocktails
Gin, Maraschino Liqueur, Crème de Violette, Lemon Juice, Luxardo Cherry
Bourbon, Lemon Juice, Maple Syrup, Ginger Beer, Smoked Marshmallow
Bourbon, Ginger Liqueur, Cinnamon-Infused Simple Syrup, Apple Cider
Vodka, Cream, Pumpkin Pie Mix
Spiced Rum, Lime Juice, Maple Syrup, Club Soda
Reposado Tequila, Apple Juice, Lime Juice
Vanilla Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, Maple Syrup, Cream
Aperol, Apple Cider, Prosecco
Signature Mocktails
Ginger Beer, Apple Cider, Lime Juice
Cranberry Juice, Orange Juice, Club Soda
Espresso, Cream, Simple Syrup, Vanilla
Dessert Menu
Bourbon vanilla gelato finished with a double shot of espresso
Traditional French dessert with a creamy base and crisp caramelized sugar top
With fresh crema and wild cherries
Kids Menu
Aged cheddar, Boston lettuce, bacon jam, served with fries
Served with marinara
Wines & Beers
Wines
White -gl/btl
(2025, Italy)
(2024, Italy)
(2024, WA)
(2025, New Zealand)
(Napa Valley, California)
(2022, Sonoma County, CA)
(Lugny, France)
(2025 Italy)
(375 ml)
Sparkling -btl
(Italy) (187ml) / (750ml)
(France)
Rose -gl/btl
(2025, France)
(2025, France)
Red -gl/btl
(2022, Napa Valley, CA)
(2022, Sonoma County, CA)
(2021, Willamette Valley, OR)
(2024, Argentina)
(2023, Argentina)
(Napa Valley, CA)
(2022, Napa Valley, CA)
(2022, Napa Valley, CA)
(2022, Napa Valley, CA)
(2024, Saint Helena, CA)
(2022, Napa Valley, CA)
Beers on Tap
5.3% ABV
4.2% ABV
5% ABV
5.4% ABV
Bottled Beer
Surfside
Sodas, etc.
Orange, Pineapple, Tomato, Grapefruit, Cranberry
At the Bar
Manila clams, cured Spanish chorizo, shallots, roasted garlic, saffron, fresh squeezed lemon juice, finished with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc. Served with a side baguette.
Crumble skwarki, fried shallots, wild mushroom duxelles, pickled onion, fresh grated Parmesan, horseradish crema
Plain / Mild / Hot
• Sweet & Sour Korean • Blueberry Sriracha • Truffle Parmesan Garlic • Lemon Pepper • House Maple BBQ
Baja beer battered halibut, purple slaw, smoky chipotle aioli, cilantro lime corn salsa
Slow-smoked Berkshire pork with a bourbon and charred passion fruit reduction
Aged white cheddar, caramelized onion bacon jam, garlic aioli, Boston lettuce on brioche
Ricotta, Mozzarella, Edamame, Roasted Asparagus, Lemon, Jalapeno Crema (Veg)
Caramelized onions, crispy applewood smoked bacon, raclette fondue, baby arugula, aged balsamic vinegar
Grilled organic peaches, prosciutto crudo, whipped lemon ricotta, baby arugula, blistered heirloom cherry tomatoes
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Veg - Vegetarian; V - Vegan; DF - Dairy Free; DFO - Dairy Free Option; GF - Gluten Free
*Served with a side of Maison Salad
***Please inform your server of any food allergies or dietary restrictions before ordering.
