O'Brien's Bistro Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to O'Brien's Bistro, a charming gem nestled in Pensacola, where the New American cuisine meets a delightful twist on breakfast, brunch, and seafood. With its inviting ambiance and outdoor seating, it offers a tranquil escape for diners of all ages, making it perfect for families and groups alike.
The menu is a feast for the senses, starting with mouthwatering appetizers like the Baked Brie drizzled with brown butter pecan sauce and Crab Cakes that showcase lump crabmeat paired with housemade remoulade. Seafood lovers will relish the New Orleans BBQ Shrimp and the richly decadent Oysters Rockefeller.
O'Brien's thrives on creating memorable meals with options for takeout and catering, ensuring diners can enjoy these delectable dishes anywhere. With a full bar and happy hour specials, every visit promises a satisfying culinary adventure.
Appetizers
Baked Brie
French Brie, baked and topped with a brown butter pecan sauce & French Bread
Crab Cakes
Lump Crabmeat cakes served with our housemade remoulade sauce
Gnocchi Mac & Cheese
Traditional semolina & potato dumpling tossed in a rich 3 cheese cream sauce. Topped with Panko Bread Crumbs and baked
New Orleans BBQ Shrimp
Jumbo Shrimp served with a spicy Cajun cream sauce & toast points for dipping
Oysters Rockefeller
1/2 Dozen oysters with sautéed spinach, onions, bacon & parmesan cheese
Pesto Escargot
Escargot tossed in a pesto cream sauce, parmesan cheese and toasted crostinis
Sesame Seared Yellow Fin Tuna
Yellow Fin Tuna sesame crusted and seared rare with wasabi, pickled ginger and a plum glaze
Shrimp Bruschetta
Four grilled shrimp atop a frenchbread crostini with basil, tomato, & Feta Cheese and a balsamic reduction
Stuffed Mushrooms
Blue Crabmeat stuffing in mushroom caps and topped with a lemon beurre blanc sauce
French Onion
Black Bean
De Jour
Soups
Salads
Southwestern Chicken Salad
Southwest grilled chicken over mixed greens, balsamic vinaigrette, roasted corn, black beans, guacamole, red onions, mixed cheeses & warm tortillas
Caesar Salad
House Salad
Mixed greens with cucumber, tomato, red onion, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese
Caprese Salad
Fresh mozzarella, basil and vine ripe tomato with a balsamic reduction
Blackened Salmon Salad
Blackened Salmon, sliced tomato, red onion, cucumber, pineapple, goat cheese & pecans over mixed greens. Served with your choice of dressing
Asparagus
Chef Mashed Red Potatoes
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Rice Pilaf
Risotto
Sautéed Spinach
Vegetable Medley
Extras
Seafood Specialties
Almond Crusted Mahi Mahi
Almond Crusted and pan sautéed then topped with beurre blanc sauce. Served with vegetable medley and rice pilaf
Caribbean Jerked Mahi Mahi
Mahi Mahi sautéed with a Caribbean Jerk seasoning and topped with pineapple salsa. Served over coconut risotto with fresh steamed asparagus
Cornmeal Crusted Sea Scallops
Fresh sea scallops, cornmeal crusted and served with a sweet chili sauce, rice pilaf & vegetable medley
Grouper Baked & Stuffed
Grouper stuffed with a shrimp & blue crab dressing baked and topped with beurre blanc sauce over angel hair pasta & sautéed spinach
Grouper Lyonnaise
Fresh Gulf Grouper crusted with shredded potatoes, pan seared and served with a lemon caper sauce. Served with vegetable medley
Horseradish Crusted Salmon
Panko & horseradish crusted Salmon, baked and topped with a fresh tomato & basil topping. Served with rice pilaf & sautéed spinach
Mango-Plum Atlantic Salmon
North Atlantic Salmon, seasoned, grilled and glazed with a mango-plum sauce. Served with rice pilaf & sautéed spinach
Mixed Seafood Grill
Combination of Sea Scallops, Gulf Shrimp & grilled fresh fish laced with lemon beurre blanc sauce. Served over angel hair pasta with vegetable medley
Shrimp & Scallop Risotto
Gulf Shrimp & sea scallops pan seared and served with an herbed beurre blanc sauce over risotto with vegetable medley
Shrimp Tuscany
Gulf Shrimp sautéed with fresh garlic, Dijon mustard, scallions and finished with white wine. Served over sautéed spinach with rice pilaf
Bistro Strip Sirloin
12 oz. New York Strip, pepper crusted & served with a mushroom sherry sauce, chef mash potato and asparagus
Black & Bleu Sirloin Steak
8 oz. CAB Sirloin Steak, Cajun seasoned, grilled and topped with Bleu Cheese sauce. Served with Chef mash potato & asparagus
Chicken Caprese
Boneless breast grilled & served with mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, basil, and a balsamic reduction with penne pasta and sautéed spinach
Filet Mignon
8 oz. tenderloin grilled to your taste. Served with chef mash potato, asparagus & a red wine mushroom sauce
Rack of Lamb
Six Lamb lollipops char grilled & served with a demi sauce, chef mash potato & asparagus
Roasted Double Bone Pork Chop
12 oz. Double Bone-in pork chop grilled and served with sweet mash potato, vegetable medley, cinnamon apples and a cider reduction
Land Entrees
Other House Specialties
Chicken Marsala / Chicken Piccata
Boneless breast pan sautéed and served with angel-hair pasta, vegetable medley and choice of a Marsala mushroom sauce or a lemon caper sauce
Fettuccine Alfredo
Classic Alfredo with your choice of prima vera, chicken or shrimp
Gnocchi Mac Mushroom Sherry
Traditional semolina & potato dumpling in a mushroom sherry cheese sauce. Served with sautéed spinach
New Orleans Shrimp & Andouille
Gulf Shrimp, Andouille Sausage, mushrooms, red & green bell peppers, sautéed and tossed with penne pasta in a spicy New Orleans cream sauce
Surf & Turf
4 oz. Petite Filet medallion, fresh sea scallops and gulf shrimp served with a mushroom marsala sauce, mash potatoes and sautéed spinach
Three Cheese Eggplant
Fresh sautéed eggplant topped with marinara sauce, feta, provolone and parmesan cheeses over angel-hair pasta