1
a
: a thick cream soup made with shellfish or game
b
: a cream soup of pureed vegetables
2
: ice cream containing powdered nuts or macaroons
: odds allowed an inferior player: such as
a
: a point taken when desired in a set of tennis
b
: an extra turn in croquet
c
: one or more strokes off a golf score
: biscuit sense 2
especially
: unglazed china that is not to be glazed but is hard-fired and vitreous
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Abby Price, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Bonnell’s special for the night includes lobster bisque, tomato-jalapeño soup or salad, plus a choice of entrees including a surf-and-turf combo with the restaurant’s popular bison tenderloin and lobster thermidor.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2026
Small plate selections ranging from $12-$19 include chimichurri shrimp, wings and Thai sweet potato bisque.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 2026
The lobster bisque was a great way to kick off, and the Wagyu beef was a worthwhile $30 upgrade with an extremely tender cut.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Ironwood Cafe is known for its patio, lobster bisque, and burgers.
—Abby Price, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Bonnell’s special for the night includes lobster bisque, tomato-jalapeño soup or salad, plus a choice of entrees including a surf-and-turf combo with the restaurant’s popular bison tenderloin and lobster thermidor.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2026
Small plate selections ranging from $12-$19 include chimichurri shrimp, wings and Thai sweet potato bisque.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 2026
The lobster bisque was a great way to kick off, and the Wagyu beef was a worthwhile $30 upgrade with an extremely tender cut.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Bisque.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bisque. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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