Menu | The Grape Taste — Wine Bistro in Lake Jackson, TX
Lake Jackson · Since 2008

Dinner Menu

A carefully chosen selection of tapas, prime steaks, fresh seafood, and house pastas — designed to pair with our cellar of more than 1,400 wines.

Mon–Thu 11am – 8pm Fri–Sat 11am – 9pm Sun Closed

Cheese Trays

Served with toasted bread & honey butter, fresh fruit, fried Spanish almonds, and Potter's cranberry hazelnut crackers. Cheese trays can be made gluten-free on request — just ask without the bread and crackers.

Build Your Tray

Triple Selection$16.95 — choose three
Grand Prix$19.95 — choose four
Manchego · SpainA Spanish culinary icon — sharp and slightly salty. Dry, raw sheep milk, aged to bring out its nutty brashness.
Sapore del Piave · ItalyNutty undertones that rival Parmigiano in richness, texture, and intensity. Pasteurized.
Barely Buzzed · UtahCheddar rubbed with ground coffee beans and French lavender — rich, nutty, caramel-like. Pasteurized.
Mahón · Menorca, SpainA certain sharpness with lemony, salty flavors. Pasteurized.
Gouda · HollandMatured for six months — delicate, full, and creamy.
Grand Cru Gruyère · WisconsinAged over nine months. Firm, with an underlying sweetness and nutty brown-butter richness.
Drunken Goat · SpainSemi-firm goat's milk, soaked in Spanish red wine. Pasteurized.
Baby Belletoile Brie · FranceSpreadably soft triple-cream with the buttery richness one craves and an edible rind. Pasteurized.
Shropshire Blue · Great Britain"Orange Stilton" — fruity tang, texture of cold butter. Dyed with annatto, a natural food dye. Pasteurized.
Cheese of the Month — swap a selection for our limited monthly cheese, +$1. Ask your server.
Add-ons — Kalamata olives, honey, or dried figs +$4 each. Make it a charcuterie board with Calabrese, Genoa, Italian Dry, & Sopressata salami +$5.95.

Tapas & Small Plates

Shareable plates, designed for the table and the wine flight in front of you.

Shrimp Diablo GF$11.95

Chips & salsa on another level. Baby shrimp tossed with garlic, white wine, and pico de gallo, with Monterrey salsa, topped with avocado and served with chips for dipping.

Shrimp Queso Flameado$13.95

Baby shrimp cooked with spicy chipotle-chorizo sausage, mushrooms, pico de gallo, and melted mozzarella. Served with garlic toasted bread.

Oyster Nachos$15.95

Six fried oysters served over tartar sauce, topped with chipotle caper sauce and tortilla chips. Add blue cheese (+$4) or pickled jalapeños (+$2).

Southern Fried Crab Cake$13.95 / $21.95

Lump crab meat, red & yellow bell peppers, celery, green onions, lemon, garlic, parsley, and panko, pan-seared and served over our signature Comeback sauce and sour cream sauce, dusted with fresh cilantro. One or two cakes.

Mini Cucumber Sandwiches$9.95

Cream cheese & chives spread, fresh cucumbers, black olives, sliced Roma tomatoes, and roasted red peppers on sourdough, garnished with romaine and honey balsamic.

Mini Veggie Sandwiches$10.95

Grilled squash, zucchini, roasted red peppers, and roasted tomatoes smothered with melted goat cheese over pesto mayo on focaccia, garnished with romaine and honey balsamic.

Open Faced Fish Taco$11.95

Freshly breaded, fried tilapia over two open-faced grilled corn tortillas. Topped with shredded red & green cabbage, chipotle cream sauce, mango, and pico de gallo.

Shish Kebab$12.95

Shrimp, rib-eye, chicken breast, grilled peppers, and red onions brushed in a basil-pesto marinade.

Fried Calamari$12.95

Freshly cut calamari fried to perfection, topped with parmesan and served with our marinara.

Mini Caprese Salad$10.95

Roasted tomatoes, cucumbers, cold-sliced mozzarella, and basil, drizzled with honey balsamic & pesto.

Meatballs Al Forno$12.95

Meatballs topped with melted mozzarella, parmesan, and cheddar in our homemade marinara, served with toasted bread.

Carnitas$12.95

Two tortillas of chopped, marinated rib-eye, slow-cooked, garnished with cilantro, onions, avocado, and lime. Served with spicy Monterrey-style salsa.

Pan Seared Salmon$9.95

4oz salmon fillet topped with garlic-basil pesto. Cooked medium-rare unless requested otherwise.

Crab Stack$18.95

Layered tower of avocado, pico de gallo, and jumbo lump crab meat, served with tortilla chips.

Philly Cheesesteak Cubes$9.95

Philly cheesesteak covered with melted Swiss-American, sautéed red onion, and mushrooms on ciabatta, sliced into four for sharing.

Mixed Grilled Vegetables$9.95

Grilled over open fire — squash, green tomatoes, zucchini, and asparagus.

Fried Asparagus$9.95

Four spears of golden fried asparagus, our homemade Comeback sauce, topped with parmesan and served with parsley-cucumber dressing.

Fried Green Tomatoes$9.95

Five slices of golden fried green tomatoes, Comeback sauce, parmesan, with parsley-cucumber dressing.

Classic Shrimp Cocktail$13.95

Six seasoned, boiled shrimp paired with a lime & orange cocktail sauce, garnished with fresh avocado and tortilla chips.

Jumbo Sea Scallops$17.95

Pan-seared jumbo sea scallops with a spicy mango sauce.

Sweet Potato Fries$9.95

A basket of freshly fried sweet potato fries topped with sour cream sauce, sesame vinaigrette, and cilantro. Side of house-made chipotle sauce.

Spinach Enchilada$10.95

Two enchiladas filled with spinach, corn, and a blend of brie and cream cheese, covered with our spicy crawfish cheese sauce.

Beer Infused Artichoke & Spinach Dip$10.95

Artichokes and fresh spinach infused with Shiner beer, smothered in a blend of artisan cheese. Served with ciabatta and freshly made corn chips.

Stuffed Avocado$9.95

Deep-fried avocado stuffed with chicken, pico de gallo, and mozzarella, with chile con queso. Prepared fresh each morning; cannot be modified.

Burgers & Handhelds

Served on a toasted bun with salted French fries. Cooked to order — please see steak temperatures below.

Cheddar Cheese Burger$13.95

Half-pound beef burger, romaine, cheddar, tomatoes, pickles, red onions, mustard, and mayo. Add bacon or jalapeños +$2 each.

Blue Cheese Burger$15.95

Half-pound beef burger, grilled onions, blue cheese, avocado, lettuce, and mayo.

Atomic Burger$15.95

Half-pound beef burger, grilled onions, jalapeños, Swiss-American, spicy sauce, lettuce, avocado, and mayo.

Mushroom Swiss Burger$15.95

Half-pound beef burger, mushrooms, Swiss-American, grilled onions, and mayo.

Greek Burger$15.95

Half-pound beef burger, lettuce, pickles, roasted red peppers, grilled onions, tomatoes, Greek mayo, and feta.

Turkey Burger$14.95

Half-pound freshly ground turkey, cream cheese, mayo, Swiss-American, orange-basil reduction, mixed greens, and avocado.

Portabella & Avocado Burger Vegetarian$13.95

House-marinated, grilled portobello cap with roasted red peppers, Swiss-American, avocado, and our Comeback sauce. Meat-free.

Cuban Sandwich$14.95

Shredded roasted pork belly and thick-sliced ham, served warm with Swiss-American, dill pickles, and mustard-mayo on a toasted baguette.

Seafood

Pan Seared Tilapia$21.95

8oz tilapia, delicately floured and pan-seared, topped with fresh tomatoes, onion, cilantro, basil, garlic, two grilled shrimp, and goat cheese. Served with sautéed spinach and your choice of garlic mashed potatoes or wild rice. Add crawfish sauce +$7.95.

Scallops & Tilapia$27.95

Pan-seared jumbo sea scallops with basil pesto, alongside an 8oz pan-seared tilapia drizzled with spicy mango sauce and roasted red pepper coulis. Served with sautéed spinach and wild rice.

Encrusted Mahi-Mahi$24.95

Pecan, pistachio, and almond encrusted mahi-mahi over a bed of orange-basil reduction with polenta and sautéed spinach.

Mediterranean Salmon$27.95

8oz pan-seared salmon with basil pesto, angel hair pasta tossed with black olives, artichokes, jalapeños, cilantro, onions, garlic, fresh tomatoes, and grilled shrimp. Cooked medium-rare unless requested otherwise.

Flounder a la Queso$24.95

Pan-seared flounder over wild rice, topped with shrimp, scallops, tomatoes, onions, and garlic spinach in a creamy cheese sauce.

Steaks

Our certified prime, premium beef is carefully sourced from the North American Great Plains and hand-selected for optimal quality.

1855 Black Angus Ribeye

12 oz
$33.95

1855 Center-Cut Filet

8 oz
$64.95
So tender you can cut it with a plastic knife.

Choose Two Sides

Petite salad · grilled asparagus · garlic butter mashed potato · sautéed spinach · BBQ sausage · French fries · grilled vegetables (squash & zucchini) · sautéed vegetable medley
Additional sides +$4.95

Cooking Temperatures

  • Rarecool, red center
  • Medium Rarewarm, red center
  • Mediumhot, pink center
  • Medium Wellslightly pink
  • Well Doneno pink

Add Toppings

  • Three Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp+$9
  • Blue Cheese Crumbles+$4
  • Jumbo Lump Crab Meat+$16
  • Three Jumbo Scallops+$18

Pastas

Served with a petite Caesar salad. Vegetarians: please request honey balsamic or citrus vinaigrette — our Caesar dressing contains anchovies.

Chipotle Shrimp & Sausage Pasta$19.95

Shrimp, andouille sausage, artichokes, and mushrooms in chipotle cream sauce over penne, garnished with sundried tomatoes and parmesan.

Asparagus Cream & Chicken Pasta$19.95

Chicken, shrimp, mushrooms, and asparagus in an asparagus cream sauce over fettuccine.

Parmesan Chicken$17.95

Breaded chicken breast covered in melted mozzarella, parmesan, and marinara over fettuccine alfredo.

Spaghetti & Meatballs$17.95

Three homemade Italian meatballs over spaghetti with fresh marinara.

Pepper Pasta$17.95

Sliced chicken breast, andouille sausage, toasted garlic, crushed red pepper, sundried tomatoes, and mushrooms over penne in a black pepper cream sauce.

Steak, Tomato & Alfredo Pasta$22.95

Andouille sausage, sundried tomatoes, green peppers, and mushrooms in a spicy tomato-pureed alfredo over penne. Topped with 4oz prime filet, cooked to order.

Seafood Pasta$22.95

Scallops, shrimp, crab, and calamari tossed with garlic and white wine over fettuccine — your choice of creamy alfredo or pesto.

Vegetable Pesto Pasta$17.95

Penne tossed in our homemade garlic pesto with squash, zucchini, carrots, and a large portobello mushroom cap.

Salads

Served with your choice of citrus vinaigrette, honey balsamic, blue cheese, ranch, or Caesar dressing.

Pecan Chicken Salad$14.95

Breaded chicken breast, pecans, sliced cucumber, tomatoes, and goat cheese over mixed greens.

Debbie's Spring Salad$14.95

Grilled chicken over mixed greens with apple wedges, figs, tomatoes, sweet candied pecans, and sesame dressing.

Tito's Salad$14.95

Grilled chicken or ribeye over romaine with tomatoes, avocado, cheddar, and sour cream. Sides of chile con queso, ranch, and Monterrey-style salsa, garnished with tortilla chips.

The Grape Taste Salad$14.95

Grilled chicken, strawberries, pecans, sundried tomatoes, Roma tomatoes, figs, and parmesan over mixed greens with sesame dressing.

Greek Salad$14.95

Cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, cucumbers, anchovies, onions, roasted red peppers, and sundried tomatoes over mixed greens, garnished with capers and feta. Add chicken or shrimp +$4.

Lake Jackson Cobb$14.95 – $19.50

Smoked gouda, applewood bacon, diced egg, tomatoes, and avocado over fresh spinach. Grilled chicken $14.95 · Grilled shrimp $16.95 · Fried oysters $19.50.

Seafood Salad$19.50

Grilled salmon, grilled shrimp, asparagus, fresh avocado, and sliced tomatoes over romaine. Salmon cooked medium-rare unless requested otherwise.

Grilled Salmon Salad$24.95

8oz blackened salmon, topped with basil pesto, over spinach tossed in raspberry vinaigrette with sliced tomatoes, roasted red peppers, grilled onions, figs, strawberries, and goat cheese.

Desserts

Chocolate Mousse Cake$9.50

A heaping mound of chocolate mousse over a fine layer of chocolate cake, with chunks of cheesecake and walnuts throughout, topped with sliced almonds.

Homemade Chocolate Fudge Pie$8.50

Chocolate fudge poured into a buttered graham cracker crust, topped with caramel sauce and fresh strawberries.

Chocolate Pot de Crème GF$8.50

A bowl of chocolate fudge cream topped with sweetened whipped cream, caramel sauce, and fresh strawberries.

Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding$9.95

Buttered croissants melted down with chocolate chips, raisins, coconut, and pecans. Topped with vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, and strawberries.

Tres Leches Cake$8.50

Homemade pink sponge cake soaked in heavy whipping cream, evaporated milk, and sweetened condensed milk. Topped with whipped cream, caramel, and fresh strawberries.

Carrot Cake$9.95

Vanilla bean and cinnamon-spiced carrot cake with walnuts, coconut, and pineapple, layered with cream cheese icing and rolled in finely grated pistachios.

Crème Brûlée GF$8.50

"Burnt cream" — a rich vanilla bean custard with a caramelized sugar topping and strawberries.

Salted Caramel Cheesecake$9.95

A creamy sweet-and-salty cheesecake mixed with chocolate ganache and topped with thick golden caramel and Fleur de Sel sea salt.

Apple Pecan Pie$9.95

Warm apples and pecans baked over a buttered graham cracker crust, topped with fresh strawberries and caramel sauce. Served à la mode.

Dine In Only

Happy Hour, Every Day

2pm – 5pm · ½-Priced Wine Flights & $6 Select Tapas

Mon
Tapas — Buy One,
Get One ½ Price
Tue
$19.99 Prime Petite Filet
while they last
Wed
$8 Triple Selection
Cheese Plate
Thu
$5 House Glasses
of Wine
Sat
½-Priced Wine Flights
All Day & All Night

Dinner specials start at 4pm

GF = Gluten-Free. Substitutions and extras vary; please ask your server.

Please inform your server of any food allergies before ordering.

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Inquire about private parties & special events