Restaurant · French Bistro · French · Sandwiches · Downtown Fairfield
Martel Bistro & Bar
2316 Post Road, Fairfield, CT
Buck-a-shuck — $1 oysters, clams and shrimp — Sunday to Friday 4–6pm. No reservations, except Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM – 10:30 PM |
Happy hour
Mon–Fri 4 PM – 6 PM · Sun 4 PM – 6 PM
Buck-a-shuck — $1 oysters, clams and shrimp.
Brunch
Sun 11 AM – 3 PM
Sunday brunch, 11 to 3.
Lunch specials
A $19 prix fixe with a salade verte or Caesar salad.
Menu
Lunch — Salade
- Frisee Salad17Garlic croutons, poached egg, warm bacon vinaigrette
- Lobster Salad32Hearts of palm, avocado, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, haricot vert, mixed greens, lobster mayo
- Martel Salad17Cucumber, vine ripe tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, red onion, feta, mint, white balsamic vinaigrette
- Fig & Goat Cheese Salad17Golden delicious apples, candied pecans, walnut vinaigrette, rustic bread croutons
- Grilled Chicken19Lardon, avocado, gruyere, arugula, frisee, dijon vinaigrette
- Grilled Brook Trout22Over warm spinach, walnut and lentil salad
- Romaine Salad17Bufala mozzarella, warm potatoes, pancetta, creamy horseradish dressing
- Panzanella16Arugula, white beans, red onion, croutons, tomato, roasted red pepper
- House Salad12Mesclun, arugula, radicchio, cucumbers, radishes, marinated tomatoes, dijon vinaigrette, maytag blue cheese
Lunch — Prix Fixe
19, with a salade verte or Caesar salad. No individual prices are given.
- Half Dozen Charles Island Oysters
- Soup du Jour
- Onion Soup Gratinee
- Grilled CalamariBalsamic syrup over arugula
- Mussels au GratinGarlic butter, breadcrumbs, asiago
- Pane CottoBaked casserole of escarole, white beans, pancetta, asiago
- Truffled Macaroni & CheeseGruyere, fontina, cheddar, Speck ham
- Seafood SoupScallops, mussels, cod, lobster broth, light cream, saffron, chives
- EscargotCountry bread, tomato, crimini mushrooms, madeira, chili flakes
- Salmon GravlaxWarm potato cake, celeriac remoulade
- Coquilles St. JacquesBaked scallops, gruyere, white wine veloute
Lunch — Entree
- Bistro Steak Frite35Au poivre or garlic chive butter
- Pork Milanese23Mixed greens, red onion confit, dijon vinaigrette
- Steamed Mussels24Leeks, fish fumé, thyme, cream, frites
- Grilled Salmon31Sweet pea risotto, lemon oil
- Meat Loaf21Mashed potatoes, baby carrots, onion rings
- Trout Almondine31Cauliflower puree, zucchini, spinach, tomato, lemon, capers
- Steamed Clams23White wine, red pepper, olives
Lunch — Sandwiches
With frites or salade verte.
- Speck Ham17Brie, tomatoes, on crusty French baguette
- Lobster Roll31Mayo, celery leaves, chives, creme fraiche, coleslaw
- Hamburger21With gorgonzola, gruyere or cheddar
- Bistro Burger23Caramelized bacon and onion compote, bleu and gruyere cheese, arugula
- Tuna Burger24Scallions, sesame oil, wasabi mayonnaise
- Croque Monsieur19Ham and cheese sandwich
- Lamb French Dip19Grilled red onion, parmesan, lamb jus, on toasted baguette
- Braised Beef Sandwich20Roasted red pepper, spicy horseradish sauce, fontina
- Grilled Vegetable17Zucchini, onions, squash, portobello, pesto mayonnaise
- PLT18Pancetta, arugula, tomato, mozzarella
- Pork Cubano18Porchetta, dijon mustard, cornichon, caramelized onion, gruyere, tomato
Dinner — Appetizers
- Coquilles St. Jacques18Baked scallops, gruyere, mushrooms, white wine veloute
- Charcuterie Board21Prosciutto, speck ham, dry sausage, pate, cheeses
- Cheese Board22Four cheeses, baguette, fig spread
- Onion Soup Gratinee14
- Escargot18Country bread, crimini mushroom, tomato, madeira cream
- Burrata17Roasted butternut squash, caramelized cranberry, candied pecans
- Salmon Gravlax19Warm potato cake, celeriac remoulade
- Steamed Clams23White wine, red pepper, olives
- Grilled Calamari18Balsamic syrup over arugula
- Seafood Soup18Scallops, mussels, cod, clams, lobster broth, light cream, saffron, chives
- Pane Cotto17Baked casserole of escarole, white beans, pancetta, asiago
- Mussels au Gratin15Garlic butter, breadcrumbs, asiago
- Iced Seafood Plate36Lobster, shrimp, oysters, clams, mussels
- Charles Island Oysters18 / 32Half dozen or dozen
- Cheese Fondue for Two21Apples, ciabatta
- Gorgonzola Garlic Bread13
Dinner — Salade
- Frisee17Poached egg, warm bacon vinaigrette
- Romaine17Bufala mozzarella, warm potatoes, pancetta, creamy horseradish dressing
- Classic Caesar12
- House11Mesclun, radicchio, dijon vinaigrette. With Danish blue cheese, 13
- Beet & Goat Cheese17Mixed greens, poached pears, walnut vinaigrette
- Martel17Cucumber, vine ripe tomatoes, red onion, mint, feta, extra virgin olive oil, white balsamic vinaigrette
- Panzanella16Arugula, white beans, red onion, croutons, tomato, roasted red pepper
Dinner — Entree
- Truffled Macaroni & Cheese23Gruyere, fontina, cheddar, Speck ham
- Bistro Steak Frites37Au poivre or chive butter
- Chicken Pot Pie24Potatoes, carrots, green peas, pearl onions, mushrooms
- Whole Roast Baby Chicken29Creamed spinach
- Steamed Mussels24Leeks, fish fumé, thyme, cream, frites
- Grilled Salmon34Sweet pea risotto and lemon oil
- Trout Almondine33Cauliflower puree, zucchini, spinach, tomato, lemon, capers
- Lobster Risotto38Oyster and shiitake mushrooms, spaghetti squash, mascarpone, basil
- Fettuccini Bolognese27Shaved parmesan
- Duck Confit37Crispy potatoes and mixed mushrooms, garlic jus
- Martel Meatloaf24Mashed potatoes, baby carrots
- Grilled Lamb Chops36Peppadew peppers, baby carrots, cannellini beans, tomato mint vinaigrette
- Braised Short Ribs35Roasted root vegetables
- Pork Milanese24Mixed greens with red onion confit, dijon vinaigrette
- Pan Seared Branzino35Butternut squash purée, escarole, fingerling potatoes, Moroccan olives, beurre rouge
Dinner — Sandwiches
- Lobster Roll31Mayo, celery leaves, chives, creme fraiche, cole slaw
- Hamburger21With gorgonzola, gruyere or cheddar
- Bistro Burger23Caramelized bacon and onion compote, bleu and gruyere cheese, arugula
- Lamb French Dip19Grilled red onion, parmesan, lamb jus, on toasted baguette
- Tuna Burger24Scallions, wasabi mayonnaise
- Croque Monsieur19
- Pork Cubano18Pork tenderloin, dijon mustard, cornichon, caramelized onion, gruyere, tomato
- PLT18Pancetta, arugula, tomato, mozzarella
- Braised Beef Sandwich20Roasted red pepper, spicy horseradish sauce, fontina
Dinner — Sides
10 each.
- Creamed Spinach10
- Onion Rings10
- Mashed Potatoes10
- Bacon Roasted Brussel Sprouts10
- Gorgonzola Garlic Bread10
- Sauteed Broccoli Rabe10
- Haricots Verte Almondine10
- Balsamic Marinated Tomatoes10
- Frites7 / 10Truffle aioli. Small or large
Dessert
All desserts 12 unless priced otherwise.
- Ice Cream Sundae12Chocolate sauce, Kahlua, toasted almonds
- Banana Maple Crème Brulee12
- Warm Apple Tarte Fine12Vanilla ice cream
- Pots de Crème Trio12White, dark and milk chocolate
- Bread and Butter Pudding12Pecans, bourbon sauce
- Mixed Berry Shortcake12Grand Marnier, whipped cream
- Coconut Layer Cake12
- Ice Creams9Chocolate, vanilla, coffee, mango sorbet
- Biscotti Plate8
- Chocolate Fondue for Two16Strawberries, bananas, cookies
- Beignets for Two14Cinnamon sugar, chocolate sauce
Digestif
- Sandeman Founders Reserve Port10
- Warres Otima 10 Year Tawny Port11
- Graham's Six Grapes Reserve Port10
- Dows LBV 2009 Port12
- Limoncello di Capri9
- Grappa di Barbera11
- Chateau de Laubade Armagnac14
- Martell VSOP13
- Hennessy VS11
- Remy Martin 173815
- Courvoisier VSOP13
- Chateau de Montifaud VSOP18
- Tesseron XO Tradition 197630
- Tesseron XO Perfection 195365
- Domaine DuPont Calvados VSOP13
- Petit Guiraud Sauternes12
- Muscat de Beaumes de Venise13
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