Piedmont Bistro by Venue Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Piedmont Bistro by Venue, a culinary gem located at 1265 S Cotner Blvd, Lincoln, NE. This bistro highlights the best of modern dining with a thoughtfully curated menu that balances indulgence and health.
During lunch, savor options like the succulent Bison Burger and Herb Roasted Potatoes, while brunch enthusiasts can indulge in Piedmont Buttermilk Pancakes or a refreshing Bistro Bloody Mary. The 4oz Seared Salmon for breakfast offers a delightful marine flavor, complemented by vibrant mimosas.
Guests rave about the attention to detail and flavor execution, with standout dishes like the pork ribeye and walnut Brussels sprouts. The ambiance is perfect for both casual lunches and elegant dinners. Whether you’re enjoying a date night or a family dinner, Piedmont Bistro promises an unforgettable dining experience.
Breakfast
Piedmont Buttermilk Pancakes
Whipped butter / maple syrup
House-Made Brioche French Toast
Brioche / vanilla cinnamon batter / whipped butter / powdered sugar
Piedmont Breakfast Combo
2 eggs / any style / choice of pecanwood bacon, sausage patty, cob smoked ham, or house roasted vegetables / herb roasted potatoes / choice of toast GF Option Remove Toast
Farmers Hash
Fried egg / potatoes / peppers / onions / andouille sausage
Daily Omelet Special
3 egg omelet / seasonal selection of ingredients / herb roasted potatoes / choice of toast GF Option Remove Toast
Biscuits And Gravy
Sage Buttermilk biscuit / sawmill gravy, choice of pecanwood bacon, sausage patty, cob smoked ham, or house roasted vegetables / herb roasted potatoes
2 Eggs / Any Style GF
Cob Smoked Ham GF
Herb Roasted Potatoes GF
English Muffin
Fruit Cup GF
2 Pecanwood Bacon GF
Sausage Patty GF
4oz Seared Salmon GF
Salt 'N Pepper French Fries GF
Sage Buttermilk Biscuit
Cob Smoked Ham
Seared Salmon
Spinach, Tomato And Herb Roasted Vegetables
Breakfast Sandwich
Fried egg / white cheddar / choice of pecanwood bacon, sausage patty, cob smoked ham, or house roasted vegetables / choice of english muffin, sage buttermilk biscuit, or sourdough
Breakfast Club
Fried egg / pecanwood bacon / cob smoked ham / gruyere / white cheddar / aïoli / lettuce / tomato / wheatberry bread
Pineapple Juice
OJ
Iced Tea
Cranberry Juice
Root Beer
Dr Pepper
Decaf
Coffee
Hot Tea
Milk 2%
Piedmont Mimosa Pitchers
Serves 2-3 / Prosecco and choice of flavor / orange / grapefruit / cranberry / pineapple / ginger pear / pomegranate / strawberry lemonade
Mimosa Variants
Prosecco and choice of flavor / orange / grapefruit / cranberry / pineapple / ginger pear / pomegranate / strawberry lemonade
Bistro Bloody Mary
Vodka / house-made bloody mary mix Make it an infusion Cucumber Vodka add 2.00 Jalapeno Vodka add 2.00
Piedmont Buttermilk Pancakes
Whipped butter / maple syrup
Brioche French Toast
Brioche / vanilla cinnamon batter / whipped butter / powdered sugar
Cob Smoked Ham
Seared Salmon
Spinach, Tomato And Roasted Vegetables
Piedmont Breakfast Combo
2 eggs / any style / choice of pecanwood bacon, sausage patty, cob smoked ham, or house roasted vegetables / herb roasted potatoes / choice of toast GF Option Remove Toast
Farmers Hash
Fried egg / potatoes / peppers / onions / andouille sausage
Biscuits And Gravy
Sage buttermilk biscuit / sawmill gravy / choice of pecanwood bacon, sausage patty, cob smoked ham, or house roasted vegetables / herb roasted potatoes
Daily Omelet Special
3 egg omelet / seasonal selection of ingredients / herb roasted potatoes / choice of toast GF Option remove toast
2 Eggs / Any Style GF
2 Pecanwood Bacon GF
Sausage Patty GF
Cob Smoked Ham GF
4oz Seared Salmon GF
Herb Roasted Potatoes GF
Salt 'N Pepper French Fries GF
English Muffin
Sage Buttermilk Biscuit
Fruit Cup GF
Sourdough
Wheatberrry
Russian Rye
Beet Fries GF
Togarashi seasoning / kewpie mayo / chili apricot sauce / cilantro oil
Spinach Gouda Dip
Spinach / gouda / parmesan / cream cheese / roasted garlic / house bread / chips GF Option remove house bread
Brussels Sprouts
Maple soy glaze / spiced pecans / peppadews
Piedmont Charcuterie Board
Unique selection of meats and cheeses
House Made Potato Chips GF
House seasonings / french onion dip
Bistro Steak Burger
1/2 lb. house-ground patty / lettuce / tomato / pickles / brioche bun
Bison Burger
1/2 lb. bison patty / lettuce / tomato / pickles / brioche bun
Bean And Grain Burger
Black beans / millet / ground chickpeas / veggies / lettuce / tomato / pickles / mint pesto / brioche bun
Add Ons
Breakfast Sandwich
Fried egg / white cheddar / choice of pecanwood bacon, sausage patty, cob smoked ham, or house herb roasted vegetables / choice of english muffin, sage buttermilk biscuit, or sourdough
Breakfast Club
Fried egg / pecanwood bacon / cob smoked ham / gruyere / white cheddar / aïoli / lettuce / tomato / wheatberry bread
Open-Faced Salmon
4oz salmon / herb cream cheese / greens / capers / pickled onions / russian rye bread
Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad
Poached chicken / pecans / dried cranberries / green onions / creamy citrus dressing / lettuce / wheatberry bread GF Option served on a bed of greens
Asian Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken / brassica mix / edamame / cherry tomato / mandarin oranges / pickled red onion / chili apricot / sesame seeds / wonton strips / pecans / maple soy dressing
Grilled Caesar Chicken
Grilled romaine and chicken / parmesan / tomatoes / pickled onions / caesar dressing / crostini GF Option Remove Crostini
Seared Salmon Nicoise GF
Roasted potatoes / olives / hard boiled egg / green beans / red onions / capers / spring greens / herb vinaigrette
Garden Goddess GF
Brassica blend / roasted beets / red quinoa / sunflower seeds / feta / green goddess dressing
Piedmont 1/2 Wedge GF
Iceberg / tomatoes / roquefort / bacon
House Salad GF
Spring greens / edamame / dried cranberries / sunflower seeds / grape tomatoes / cucumbers
Side Salad
House-Made Dressings
Piedmont Mimosa Pitchers
Serves 2-3 / Prosecco and choice of flavor / orange / grapefruit / cranberry / pineapple / ginger pear / pomegranate / strawberry lemonade
Mimosa Variants
Classic / pomegranate / grapefruit lime / apple ginger / lavender st germain / raspberry pear
Bistro Bloody Mary
Vodka / house-made bloody mary mix Make it an infusion Cucumber Vodka add 2.00 Jalapeno Vodka add 2.00
Brunch
Lunch
Bruschetta
Marinated tomato / basil / balsamic glaze / goat cheese / crostini
Beet Fries GF
Togarashi seasoning / kewpie mayo / chili apricot sauce / cilantro oil
Spinach Gouda Dip
Spinach / gouda / parmesan / cream cheese / roasted garlic / house bread / chips GF Option Remove House Bread
Brussels Sprouts GF
Maple soy glaze / spiced pecans / peppadews
Blue Lump Crab Cakes
Arugula / herb vinaigrette / caper dill remoulade
Piedmont Charcuterie Board
Unique selection of meats and cheeses
House Made Potato Chips GF
House seasonings / french onion dip
Asian Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken / brassica mix / edamame / cherry tomato / mandarin oranges / pickled red onion / chili apricot / sesame seeds / wonton strips / pecans / maple soy dressing
Salmon Berry Salad
4oz salmon / spring greens / red onion / pickled strawberry / candied walnut / feta / strawberry balsamic dressing
Grilled Caesar Chicken
Grilled romaine and chicken / parmesan / tomatoes / pickled onions / caesar dressing / crostini GF Option Remove Crostini
Seared Salmon Nicoise GF
Roasted potatoes / olives / hard boiled egg / green beans / red onions / capers / spring greens / herb vinaigrette
Garden Goddess GF
Brassica blend / roasted beets / red quinoa / sunflower seeds / feta / green goddess dressing
1/2 Wedge GF
Iceberg / tomatoes / Roquefort / bacon
House Salad GF
Spring greens / edamame / dried cranberries / sunflower seeds / grape tomatoes / cucumbers
Side Salad
Soup Salad Combo
Soup du jour. Choose from a side salad or our house rotating salad
Soup And House Salad Combo
Add Ons
House-Made Dressings
Salt 'N Pepper Fries GF
Herb Roasted Potatoes GF
Sweet Kale Slaw GF
Chef's Vegetables GF
Soup Du Jour
French Onion
Baked fresh to a bubbly golden brown / crostini / gruyere
Reboot: Ancho Salmon
4 oz ancho crusted salmon / chef’s vegetables / roasted asparagus / fresh pico de gallo
Balance: Apple Pecan Chicken Bowl
4 oz diced chicken / quinoa / toasted pecan / diced apple / red onion / red pepper
Perform: Open Faced Salmon
4 oz grilled salmon / greens / capers / herb cream cheese / pickled onion / rye bread
Bistro Steak Burger
1/2 lb. house-ground patty / lettuce / tomato / pickles / brioche bun
Bison Burger
1/2 lb. bison patty / lettuce / tomato / pickles / brioche bun
Patty Steak Melt
1/2 lb. house-ground patty / russian dressing / caramelized onions / white cheddar / red pepper jam / russian rye
Bean And Grain Burger
Black beans / millet / ground chickpeas / veggies / lettuce / tomato / pickles / mint pesto / brioche bun
Fried Egg
Caramelized Onions
Seasonal Roasted Vegetables
Pecanwood Bacon
BBQ Sauce
Cheese
Gouda, Mozzarella, White Cheddar, Blue Cheese
Gluten-Free
Served on a bed of greens or a gluten-free bun
Asian Chicken Wrap
Grilled chicken / brassica mix / edamame / cherry tomato / mandarin oranges / pickled red onion / chili apricot / sesame seeds / wonton strips / pecans / maple soy dressing
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Grilled chicken / romaine / parmesan / tomatoes / pickled onions / caesar dressing
Veggie Wrap
Roasted vegetables/ black eyed pea mash / feta / spring greens / green goddess
Cubano
Apple braised pork / cob smoked ham / gouda / pickled apples / whole grain mustard / sourdough
Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad
Poached chicken / pecans / dried cranberries / green onions / creamy citrus dressing / lettuce / wheatberry bread GF Served on a bed of greens
Open-Faced Salmon
4oz salmon / herb cream cheese / greens / capers / pickled onions / russian rye bread
Pork Tenderloin
Sliced pork tenderloin / white cheddar / chimichurri / arugula / mayo / spicy pickle / brioche bun
Grilled Cheese
Gruyere / gouda / white cheddar / pickled apples / caramelized onions / sourdough
Pulled Pork Pretzel
Apple braised pork / house BBQ / pecanwood bacon / sweet kale slaw / pretzel bun
Red Reuben
Smokey roasted beets / braised cabbage / gruyere / russian dressing / russian rye bread
Morgan Ranch Wagyu Philly
Wagyu steak / peppers / onions / melted gruyere / hoagie bun
The Bistro
Filet mignon tips / black garlic aioli/ caramelized onions / feta / arugula / sourdough
Filet Tortellini
Seared filet tips / 3 cheese tortellini / heirloom tomato/ asiago pesto cream sauce
Build Your Mac And Cheese
Gouda / white cheddar / parmesan / feta / cavatappi
Macaroni And Cheese
Quesadilla / Choice Of Chicken Or Cheese
Slider Burger
Veggie Burger
Grilled Chicken And Rice
Bruschetta
Marinated tomato / basil / balsamic glaze / goat cheese / crostini
Beet Fries GF
Togarashi seasoning / kewpie mayo / chili apricot sauce / cilantro oil
Spinach Gouda Dip
Spinach / gouda / parmesan / cream cheese / roasted garlic / house bread / chips GF Option Remove House Bread
Brussels Sprouts GF
Maple soy glaze / spiced pecans / peppadews
Blue Lump Crab Cakes
Arugula / herb vinaigrette / caper dill remoulade
Piedmont Charcuterie Board
Unique selections of meats and cheeses
House Made Potato Chips GF
House seasonings / french onion dip
Salt 'N Pepper Fries GF
Herb Roasted Potatoes GF
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes GF
Sweet Kale Slaw GF
Chef's Vegetables
House Made Potato Chips
Asian Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken / brassica mix / edamame / cherry tomato / mandarin oranges / pickled red onion / chili apricot / sesame seeds / wonton strips / pecans / maple soy dressing
Salmon Berry Salad
4oz salmon / spring greens / red onion / pickled strawberry / candied walnut / feta / strawberry balsamic dressing
Grilled Caesar Chicken
Grilled romaine and chicken / parmesan / tomatoes / pickled onions / caesar dressing / crostini GF Option Remove Crostini
Seared Salmon Nicoise GF
Roasted potatoes / olives / hard boiled egg / green beans / red onions / capers / spring greens / herb vinaigrette
Garden Goddess GF
Brassica blend / roasted beets / red quinoa / sunflower seeds / feta / green goddess dressing
1/2 Wedge GF
Iceberg / tomatoes / Roquefort / bacon
House Salad GF
Spring greens / edamame / dried cranberries / sunflower seeds / grape tomatoes / cucumbers
Side Salad
Soup And Side Salad Combo
Soup And House Salad Combo
Add Ons
House-Made Dressings
Soup Du Jour
French Onion
Baked fresh to a bubbly golden brown / crostini / gruyere
Reboot: Bernaise Filet
7 oz filet mignon / roasted asparagus / chef's vegetables / bernaise butter
Balance: Lime Chicken
8 oz grilled chicken breast / mashed potatoes / charred carrots / grilled lime
Perform: Shrimp Risotto
Sauteed shrimp / risotto / mushroom / corn / red pepper
Bistro Steak Burger
1/2 lb. house-ground patty / lettuce / tomato / pickles / brioche bun
Bison Burger
1/2 lb. bison patty / lettuce / tomato / pickles / brioche bun
Patty Steak Melt
1/2 lb. house-ground patty / russian dressing / caramelized onions / white cheddar / red pepper jam / russian rye
Bean And Grain Burger
Black beans / millet / ground chickpeas / veggies / lettuce / tomato / pickles / mint pesto / brioche bun
Fried Egg
Caramelized Onions
Seasonal Roasted Vegetables
Pecanwood Bacon
BBQ Sauce
Cheese
Gouda, Mozzarella, White Cheddar, Blue Cheese
Gluten-Free
Served on a bed of greens or a gluten-free bun
CAB 12oz NY Strip GF
Yukon gold mashed potatoes / roasted asparagus / Cabernet gorgonzola cream sauce Suggested Pairing: Ibericos Crianza Tempranillo / 6oz 9 / 9oz 13 / Bottle 34
Bistro CAB 7oz Filet GF
Most tender cut / red wine demi-glace / yukon gold mashed potatoes / chef's vegetables Selected Pairing: Austin Hope Cab / 6oz 12 / 9oz 18 / Bottle: Orin Swift Palermo 65
CAB 12oz Strip Steak Frites GF
Steakhouse classic, known for its marbling, tenderness and flavor / bernaise butter / fries Selected Pairing: Sur De Los Andes Cab-Malbe / 6oz 9 / 9oz 13/ Bottle: Mount Peak Sentinel Cab 65
CAB 14oz Delmonico Ribeye GF
Rich in flavor, juiciness and tenderness / yukon gold mashed potatoes / grilled broccoli / red wine demi-glace / herb roasted mushrooms Selected Pairing: Chapoutier Cote Du Rhone / 6oz 8 / 9oz 12 / Bottle: Bear Flag Zinfandel 40
Seared Salmon GF
8oz seared salmon / ponzu glaze / brown rice blend / chef's vegetables Selected Pairing: Copain Ensemble Chard / 6oz 10 / 9oz 15 / Bottle 38
Honey Soy Glazed Chicken GF
8oz chicken breast / wild rice / roasted asparagus / pickled heirloom carrots & radish Selected Pairing: La Morandina Moscato / 6oz 8 / 9oz 12 / Bottle 30
Seared Scallops
(4) U12 scallops / risotto / corn / pecanwood bacon / cremini / red peppers / parmesan / greens Selected Pairing: Barone Fini Pinot Grigio / 6oz 8 / 9oz 12 / Bottle: Ferrari Cerrano Fume Blanc 40
Dijon Chicken Breast GF
8oz chicken breast / dijon cream sauce / red wine braised cabbage and apples / herb roasted potatoes Selected Pairing: LaCrema Chard / 6oz 10 / 9oz 15 / Bottle: Rombauer Chard 55
Pork Tenderloin
8oz pork Tenderloin / yukon gold mashed potatoes / charred carrot / chimichurri / pecan gremolata
Scallop Capellini
(3) U-12 scallops / asiago white wine cream sauce / parsley / lemon Selected Pairing: Boomtown Pinot Gris / 6oz 10 / 9oz 12 / Bottle 30
Filet Tortellini
Seared filet tips / 3 cheese tortellini / heirloom tomato / asiago pesto cream sauce
Herbed Mushroom Cavatappi
Roasted mushrooms / arugula / cherry tomato / basil pesto / cavatappi / grilled crostini Selected Pairing: Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc / 6oz 8 / 9oz 12 / Bottle Girard Sauvignon Blanc 36
Build Your Own Mac And Cheese
Gouda / white cheddar / parmesan / feta / cavatappi pasta / andouille sausage or grilled broccoli. Choose one: Broccoli, andouille sausage, chicken, steak, roasted vegetables, pecanwood bacon. Selected Pairing: Clean Slate Riesling / 6oz 8 / 9...
Butter/Sauces
Seasonings
Toppings
Proteins
Macaroni And Cheese
Quesadilla / Choice Of Chicken Or Cheese
Grilled Cheese
Slider Burger
Veggie Burger
Grilled Chicken And Rice
Dinner
Happy Hour
Draft Beer
1 off. All of our tap beers are brewed locally and rotate often based on what you're craving!
Bistro Cocktails
2 off. Ask to see our rotating seasonal bistro cocktails. Made with fresh ingredients and local flare
Select Wines
CK Mondavi Pinot Grigio / Beaulieu Vineyard Chardonnay / CK Mondavi Merlot / Belcreme de Lys Pinot Noir / Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet
Beet Fries
Spinach Gouda Dip
Brussels Sprouts
House Made Potato Chips
Bistro Drinks
Listed above
Grey Goose
Belvedere
Luksusowa
Tito's
Wheatley Vodka
Brokers
Tanquerey
Hendricks
Bombay Sapphire
Ransom Old Tom Gin
El Jimador
Espolon
Casamigos Reposado
Casamigos Blanco
Casamigos Anejo
Milagto Silver
Sombra Mezcal
Bacardi Silver
Captain Morgan
Goslings Black Seal
Evan Williams
Woodford Reserve
Angel's Envy
Basil Hayden's 2X2 Rye
Bulleit Bourbon
E H Taylor Small Batch
Eagle Rare
Old Forester Original
Redemption Rye
Sazerac Rye
Weller Special Reserve
Jameson
Jack Daniels
Crown Royal
Bulleit Rye
Basil Hayden's
Bone Snapper Rye
Buffalo Trace
Elijah Craig Small Batch
Kavalan
Maker's Mark
Dewars
Monkey Shoulder
Johnny Walker Black
Johnny Walker Blue
Macallan 12 Yr
Glenfiddich 12yr
Glenfiddich 14yr
Cragganmore 12 Yr
Dalwhinnie 15yr
Glenlivet Founder's Reserve
Glenfiddich IPA Cask
Glenlivet 18yr
Balvenie Portwood 21yr
Macallan 18 Yr
Highland Park 25 Yr
Courvoisier
Hennessy
Liquor
Cocktails
Gingered Pear Martini
Sweet and fruity Bistro favorite.
La Mora
A sweet and slightly spicy margarita with blackberry, balsamic and smoked chili
The Hallmark
Make the season bright with this holiday spiced mix of Eagle Rare bourbon, ginger liquor, bing cherry, lemon and thyme
The Piedmont
Our simple twist on a classic old-fashioned.
The Cobbler
A light and smooth blend of Aviation Old Tom gin, cranberry, rhubarb, egg white and clove
Black Betty
Our signature manhattan, made with barrel-aged Elijah Craig bourbon and Averna amaro.
The Not-Too-Sweet
Our house cucumber vodka with elderflower, lime, and seltzer. Refreshing and flavorful, without the added sugar.
Lemon Champagne
Prosecco / lemon / angostura bitters
Citrus Morning
Gin / elderflower liqueur / grapefruit / lemon
Bloody Mary
Vodka / house-made bloody mary mix Make it an infusion Cucumber Vodka add 2.00 Jalapeno Vodka add 2.00
Irish Breakfast
Spiked Coffee Choice of Liquor Kahlua / baileys / frangelico / jameson / nooku bourbon cream / salted caramel baileys
Mimosa Pitcher
Prosecco and choice of flavor / orange / grapefruit / cranberry / pineapple / ginger pear / pomegranate / strawberry lemonade
Mimosa Glass
Prosecco and choice of flavor / orange / grapefruit / cranberry / pineapple / ginger pear / pomegranate / strawberry lemonade
Sunday Mimosa Special
Bistro Mule
Vodka, lime and ginger beer.
Blackberry Mule
Wheatley Vodka Brickway ginger beer Lime Blackberry syrup
Pomegranate Mule
Wheatley’s vodka Brickway ginger beer lime pomegranate juice
Cranberry Rhubarb Mule
Wheatley’s vodka Brickway ginger beer lime cranberry juice rhubarb bitters
Zipline Kolsch
Sam Adams Boston Lager
Zipline Copper Alt
Odell 90 Shilling
Odell Sippin Pretty Fruited Sour
New Belgium Fat Tire
Newcastle Brown Ale
New Belgium Voodoo Ranger IPA
Surly "Todd The Axe Man" IPA
O'dells IPA
Founders Porter
Surly Coffee Bender
Guinness Draught Stout
Stella
Heineken
Corona
Modelo
Glacial Till Hard Cider
Bud Light
Budweiser
Coors Light
Michelob Ultra
Miller Lite
Coors Edge N/A
La Crema Chardonnay
Sonoma / California
J Cuvee
Sonoma County / California
Clean Slate Riesling
Mosel / Germany
La Morandina Moscato D'asti
Castiglione / Italy
Copain Ensemble Chardonnay
Sonoma Coast / California
Boomtown Pinot Gris
Columbia Valley / Washington
Barone Fini Pinot Grigio
Trentino-Alto Adige / Italy
Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough / New Zealand
Gerard Bertrand Rose
Languedoc / France
Da Luca Prosseco
Italy
Rombauer Chardonnay
Carneros Select Specialty Bottle
Daou Chardonnay
Paso Robles Select Specialty Bottle
Girard Sauvignon Blanc
Napa Valley / California Select Specialty Bottle
Ferrari Carano Fume Blanc
Sonoma / California Select Specialty Bottle
J Cuvee Sparkling
Sonoma County / California Select Specialty Bottle
Josh Cabernet
California
Erath Resplendent Pinot Noir
Dundee Hills / Oregon
Ibericos Crianza Tempranillo
Rioja / Spain
Chapoutier Côtes Du Rhône
Rhône / France
Skyfall Merlot
Columbia Valley / Washington
Austin Hope Winery Cabernet
Paso Robles
Carmenet Pinot Noir
California
Shannon Ridge Zinfandel
Lake County
Sur De Los Andes Cab-Malbec
Mendoza / Argentina
Troublemaker Red Blend
Central Coast / California
Tenuta Di Arceno Chianti
Tuscani / Italy
Mount Peak Sentinel Cabernet
Sonoma / California Select Specialty Bottle
Orin Swift Palermo Cabernet
Napa / California
Bear Flag Zinfandel
Sonoma / California