The Brazos Belle Restaurant



A French table in an 1876 Texas general store



Rehearsal dinners, private parties and seasonal evenings at 600 North Main in historic Burton.

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Burton’s dinner table since the 1970s



For fifty years the Belle fed hungry diners and curious history lovers. After the loss of our beloved Chef Andre in 2023, we spent 2025 renovating, and the doors are open again for rehearsal dinners, private parties and our own seasonal evenings.

“For the culinary surprise of your life, visit the small town of Burton and enjoy a meal at the Brazos Belle.”
Houston Chronicle


About the Chef



A chef of traditional style



Chef Andre served family and friends at the Belle from 1989. It was all about the little things.

“I serve the best elements of French cuisine in a simple Texas style.”
CHEF ANDRE


The sauces



Every entrée sauce was made in the classic French method, from a rich reduction base he built throughout the year.


The bread



Hand-made every Friday morning with coarse-ground whole wheat and no preservatives. Served warm with soft honey butter.


The vinaigrette



Made fresh every week, and so popular he began bottling extra for guests to take home.


Sample Our Menu



A few of Chef's favorites



“A chic country menu worthy of Provence.” — Houston Sidewalk


House pâté & bread



Rack of lamb



Chocolate mousse



Pâté Maison
French country pâté with spicy Dijon, cornichons and toasted bread. Andre's own recipe, made in house.


Signature Salmon
Pacific salmon in a fresh lemongrass marinade, grilled and topped with tomato and caper sauce.


Scampi Provençale
Extra-large shrimp marinated in lavender, grilled, with Andre's aioli.


Steak au Poivre Vert
Center-cut filet mignon with green peppercorn sauce and roasted potatoes.


Baron d'Agneau
Rack of lamb roasted in Dijon and fresh herbs, with tomato provençale.


Cassoulet Toulouse
Duck leg and Burton smoked sausage with slow-cooked white beans.


Meet Our Buildings



Does this building look familiar?



It has anchored downtown Burton since 1876. Built as a general store, it was the town's cotton marketing center, held Burton's first telephone and, for a time, its first post office. In 1903 German immigrants William Dallmeyer and Joe Steiner opened a mercantile here that ran for more than fifty years. When the stores closed in the late 1960s the buildings sat empty, and demolition had begun before new owners stepped in and restored them.


Then · the mercantile


Now · the Brazos Belle


Main Restaurant



The dining room seats 80, with a bar and full commercial kitchen.


The Blue Building



Added in 1913 as the dry goods store, with a pressed-tin ceiling and balcony. Today an art and antique setting for private or overflow dining.


FROM THE DEED · MAY 5, 1875

The land sold for
one buggy and harness,
one pair of mules,
one gold watch,
and two promissory notes of $125.00 each.


Contact Us



Questions or press? Call us at 979‑251‑2764 or send us an email.

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Make a Reservation



Rehearsal dinners and private parties. Send us your date, guest count and occasion.

REQUEST A DATE


Place an Order



Chef's chocolate mousse and more, made in house. Preorder online at least one week ahead for curbside pickup.

PREORDER


Bon appétit
600 North Main
Historic Burton, Texas


Contact



brazosbelle600@gmail.com
979‑251‑2764


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