Papillon Bistro & Bar Menu
Welcome to Papillon Bistro & Bar, a charming brasserie in New York City offering a fusion of French and New American cuisine. Located at 22 E 54th St, this restaurant ticks all the boxes for a memorable dining experience. With options for reservations, delivery, takeout, and catering, Papillon caters to every need. The menu boasts a range of bites to share, from savory Buffalo Cauliflower to indulgent Prosciutto Flatbread. The cocktail selection is a highlight, with unique creations like the Smokey Wilde Dove and Writers Block setting the bar high. Customer reviews rave about the festive decor, attentive service, and flavorful dishes. Whether you're craving a casual lunch or a classy happy hour, Papillon Bistro & Bar promises a delightful experience for all. Come for the food, stay for the ambiance, and enjoy a taste of sophistication at Papillon.
Papillon's Lunch Special
Grilled Pesto Chicken Sandwich
Pesto sauce, cheddar cheese, arugula, toasted country bread served with your choice of french fries or a side salad.
Croque Monsieur
Black forest ham and bechamel sauce on toasted country bread, topped with melted gruyere cheese, served with your choice of french fries or a side salad.
Classic Burger
Prime beef, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion served with your choice of french fries or a side salad add bacon for an additional prize.
Papillon Salad with Chicken
Mixed greens, dried cranberries, blue cheese crumbles candied walnuts, crispy fried onions, and truffle vinaigrette.
Weekly Sandwich Special
Served with a mixed green side salad.
Daily Pasta Special
Please inquire with your bartender about the chef's daily selection.
French Onion Soup Au Gratin
House-made croutons and melted Swiss cheese.
Hummus and Guacamole
Served with pita bread.
Grilled Chicken Skewers
Barbecue-harissa sauce.
Traditional Tartare Steak
Steak fresh NY strip, seasoned with fresh herbs, served raw with a quail egg, and country toast.
Traditional Tartare Salmon
Salmon served with a side salad and toast.
Burrata
Cherry tomatoes, pesto, and toast. Add prosciutto for an additional prize.
Crispy Calamari
Seasoned and fried squid served with marinara.
Golden Crab Cake
Frisee, cherry tomatoes, and sweet grain mustard sauce.
Coconut Shrimp
Served with a sweet habanero-mango sauce.
Oysters on The Half Shell
Beausoleil new Brunswick Canada. Refined, sweet, and light, with a bit of brine, served with house-made cocktail sauce and mignonette.
Charcuterie
Platter served with cornichons, Kalamata olives, honey mustard, sliced country toast.
Artisanal Cheese and Fruit
Platter served with dried cranberries, candied walnuts, grapes, bartlett pear and granny smith apple slices, toast.
Starters
Salads
Papillon Salad
Our signature salad. Blue cheese crumble, candied walnuts, crispy onions, dried cranberries, mixed greens, and our truffle dressing.
Kale Salad
Roasted squash, feta cheese, toasted almonds, and lemon vinaigrette.
Seared Tuna and White Bean
Seared tuna, prepared to your liking, served with mixed greens, chilled green beans, white beans, sliced radishes, oven dried tomatoes, and citrus vinaigrette.
Classic Caesar Salad
Chilled romaine hearts, house-made croutons, shaved Parmesan, classic caesar dressing. Add chicken, shrimp, salmon, and steak for an additional charge.
Half Roasted Chicken
Served with morel sauce and mashed potatoes.
Sauted Shrimp
Mushroom, risotto & saffron sauce
Moules Frites
Choice of sauce: mariniere white wine and herb or provencal tomato, garlic, and parsley. Served with hand cut fries.
Seafood Pasta
Shrimp, calamari, mussels, spaghetti, and vodka sauce.
Branzino Entree
Filet a la plancha and cauliflower in three ways.
Short Ribs
Broccoli, mashed potatoes, demi glaze sauce e
Norwegian Salmon
8 oz. Filet, served with fresh asparagus risotto, topped with roasted tomato and beurre blanc sauce.
Steak Frites
12 oz. NY strip steak, prepared to your liking, served with compound butter and hand cut fries.
Entrees
Sandwiches
Pesto Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast, melted cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, pesto spread, and country bread.
Short Rib Sandwich
Demi-glace sauce, white cheddar, crispy onions, fries.
French Fries
Side Broccoli
Mashed Potatoes
Haricot Verts
Sweet Potato Fries
Truffle Fries
Extras
Bites to Share
Buffalo Cauliflower
Mozzarella Sticks
Chicken Tenders
Buffalo Chicken Wings
Nachos Platter
Guacamole, jack cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo. Add protein for an additional charge.
Chicken Quesadilla
Salmon Tartare
Served with a side and toast.
Margarita Flatbread
Fresh mozzarella and basil.
Prosciutto Flatbread
Fontina, Parmesan, tomatoes, arugula.
Classic Beef Slider
Bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion.
Portobello Slider
Grilled, goat cheese, arugula, and pesto.
Pulled Pork
Coleslaw.
Crab Cake
Harissa mayo, lettuce, tomato, and onion.
Charcuterie Platter
Platter served with cornichons, Kalamata olives, honey mustard, and sliced country toast.
Sliders
Large Plates
Classic Large Burger
Prime beef, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, fries. Add ons for an additional charge.
Pesto Chicken Sandwich Large Plate
Grilled chicken breast, melted cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, pesto spread, and country bread.
Short Rib Sandwich Large Plate
Demi-glace sauce, white cheddar, crispy onions, and fries.
Papillon Sampler
Choose 3.
Papillon Sampler
Draft Beer (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Krombacher Pils
Must be 21 to purchase.
Carlsberg Lager
Must be 21 to purchase.
Hoegarden
Must be 21 to purchase.
Stella Artois
Must be 21 to purchase.
Ommegang
Must be 21 to purchase.
Guinness Stout
Must be 21 to purchase.
Six Point Crisp
Must be 21 to purchase.
Bronx Pale Ale
Must be 21 to purchase.
Bronx Hazy IPA
Must be 21 to purchase.
Lagunitas
Must be 21 to purchase.
Amstel Light
Must be 21 to purchase.
Corona
Must be 21 to purchase.
Heineken
Must be 21 to purchase.
Magners Cider
Must be 21 to purchase.
Wlfer Ros Cider
Must be 21 to purchase.
Bottled Beer (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Cocktails (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Classic Old Fashioned
Must be 21 to purchase.
Smokey Wilde Dove
Must be 21 to purchase.
Cemetery Gates
Must be 21 to purchase.
Double Ginger Moscow Mule
Must be 21 to purchase.
The Harvest Collins
Must be 21 to purchase.
Writers Block
Cucumber Vodka, St Edler Flower, Lemon, Agave, Seltzer. Must be 21 to purchase.
Smoked Old Fashioned
Four Roses Bourbon, Smoked Simple Syrup, Charred Cedar, Angosta & Orange Bitters. Must be 21 to purchase.
Lord Henry's Vice
Rebel Yell Rye, Diplomatico Rum, Bin no 27 Port, Giffard Creme de Cacao. Must be 21 to purchase.
The Ugly Peacock
Black bottle scotch, Bigalett China China, Lemon, Honey, Triple Sec, Ginger Bitters. Must be 21 to purchase.
Misfortune & Carelessness
Rebell & Yell Rye, St George Absinthe, Don Ciccio Walnut Liquer, Am aro Nonino, Lemon. Must be 21 to purchase.
Pale Princess
Gin Lane 1751, Combier Pamplemouse, Grapefruit, Lime, Peach Bitters. Must be 21 to purchase.
Flower of Love
Exotica Blanco, St Elder Elderflower, El Silencio Mezcal, Maraschino, Lime, Thai Chili. Must be 21 to purchase.
Reisling (Gryphon Crest, Mosel FR)
Must be 21 to purchase.
Albario (2018 Pazo Das Bruxas. Rias Baixas, Spain)
Must be 21 to purchase.
Pinot Grigio (2018 Tiefenbrunner, Dolomiti, Italy)
Must be 21 to purchase.
Chardonnay (2018 Wente Morning Fog, California)
Must be 21 to purchase.
Sauvignon Blanc (2019 Mount Riley, NZ)
Must be 21 to purchase.
Chardonnay (2016 Macari, North Fork LI)
Must be 21 to purchase.
Crane Lake (California Sparkling Wine)
Must be 21 to purchase.
Sauvignon Blanc (Chateau Roquefort, Bordeaux FR 2018)
Must be 21 to purchase.
Pinot Blanco (Kelleri Cantina Adrian Finado, DOC IT 2018)
Must be 21 to purchase.
Chardonnay (Frank Family, Napa CA)
Must be 21 to purchase.
White Wines (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Red Wines (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Cabernet Sauvignon (2017 Ramsay, California)
Must be 21 to purchase.
Pinot Noir (2017 L'Unami, Oregon)
Must be 21 to purchase.
Malbec (2018 LaFleur Grantour, FR)
Must be 21 to purchase.
Nero D'Avolo (2016 Tenuta Rapitala, Sicilia Italy)
Must be 21 to purchase.
Cotes du Rhone (2017 Heritages, Rhone, FR)
Must be 21 to purchase.
Merlot (2016 Revelry Vintners, Washington)
Must be 21 to purchase.
Bordeaux (Picau-Perna, Saint Emillion, France)
Must be 21 to purchase.
