The History of Bistro 88
A charming, eclectic family-owned and operated restaurant, Bistro 88 has been providing excellent upscale dining to Austin for 10 years. Located just off the beaten path – a scant 3.5 miles from downtown Austin & 1.5 from Zilker Park – you’ll find a more-than-meets-the-eye experience. Bistro 88 offers an elegant yet comfortable environment; our service is friendly, knowledgeable, and sincere. We enjoy a good time and having fun with our guests and appreciate getting to know people – calling them by name. We come to work everyday aiming to please. 

The Sushi Bar at Bistro 88 Austin, TX
The sushi at Bistro 88 is second to none. We have fresh fish delivered throughout the week and are committed to serving top quality sushi that is both pleasing to the eye as well as the palate. From our sushi starters, to fresh sushi and sashimi plates, to our signature rolls you'll experience chef Daniel Lee's artistic creations. Trained by a traditional sushi master, Daniel is very skilled and talented in the art of japanese cuisine. Our two most popular rolls are the Spicy Sarah: spicy tuna rolled and topped with salmon sashimi, spicy aoli, and tempura flakes and the Crazy Irishman which includes four different fish (tuna, salmon, yellowtail, & escolar), thai chili, avocado and is rolled in soy paper and is tempura seared. With creative technique, fresh product, and generous portions come see why people rave about the sushi at Bistro 88.

The Dinner Entree Menu at Bistro 88

Pork Chop - Marinated in Jalapeno, honey, cilantro and soy 15

Jalapeno Chicken - Braised in a jalapeno-ginger wine sauce  16

Sesame Shrimp (Spicy) - Wok sauteed in a savory sesame sauce  17

Grilled Salmon - Fresh garlic, dill, lemon juice, topped with mascarpone cheese 19

Baked Salmon - Stuffed with spicy crabmeat and sweet ginger 22

Crispy Quail (2 pieces) -  Rubbed in star anise with a ginger-soy sauce marinade 22

Ahi Tuna -  Shitake-peppercorn crust, topped with wasabi buttermilk 22

Chilean Sea Bass -  Grilled in ginger-miso sauce OR sauce steamed Hong Kong style  24

Roast Duck -  Orange duck sauce  25

Rack of Lamb -  Rubbed herbs and spices, with Bacardi honey Dijon sauce  29

“Prime” Ribeye Steak -  Grilled to satisfaction, topped with wasabi butter  28

“Prime” Beef Tenderloin Steak (8oz) - With burgundy mushrooms  35