When I arrived as a party of one the hostess asked if I wanted to go to the attic or stay downstairs. I could hear the fun going on upstairs and opted for a nice quiet booth. The old house is really cool with dark nooks and crannies filled with tables and booths. I bet this would be a nice date spot. Josiah was my waiter and he was very sweet. He recommended his favorite dishes because I only knew I wanted that Gouda bacon Mac and cheese and a steak. The NY strip was amazingly buttery and the perfect amount of chew. I'm salivating just thinking about that steak butter and the perfect char. The calamari was light and crispy with a sweet pepper sauce drizzled on top. That bacon Gouda Mac..... so creamy and wonderful flavor. Not pictured: the chocolate cake that I took home and enjoyed the next day. OMG so rich!! You can tell when a chef takes pride in the food they put out. Delicious. Worth every penny. read more

Finally made it to 1836 and I am delighted with the results! The service was phenomenal! The bathroom was cute and the food and drinks were great! And don't forget to try the bananas foster! The hostess recommended upstairs for a lively dinner with friends and told us to try the bacon mac and Gouda!! Btw, it did not disappoint! Creamy texture with cheese and delicious bacon pieces on top! We started with apps--goat cheese balls were very rich, but the balsamic glaze was a nice balance. The fried green tomatoes were just alright--they were a little thick for me, but the flavor was good. The bacon chips and dip was a surprising delight!! You should definitely try it!! Our friends who don't care for bacon even loved it! The cosmo was delicious!! My husband enjoyed his old fashioned, and the Sam Houston Sour is authentically made (IYKYK)! The steaks were amazing and cooked to perfection! I enjoyed my filet cooked perfectly and tender to cut! The mashed potatoes looked delicious and the asparagus was nice and tender! Fabulous bar area upstairs to hang out and enjoy friends! Food was amazing! We will be back! read more

1836 Steakhouse - Bananas Foster!! - Steakhouses Near Me - Huntsville, Texas

The fried green tomatoes were a good pick, the house made spicy ranch was excellent. The Caesar salad was fresh and the dressing tasted homemade. The bacon Mac is a must get! read more

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Food is not that great for the price. Been several different times always at night just not impressed.

Great Service and beautiful ambience in a wonderfully renovated building. Food is WAY Way WAY overpriced. My chicken fried steak was tough and the size of an IPhone: $24.00. It did,however, come with a side of mashed potatoes!! Gimme a break! read more

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Great food and excellent upstairs bar. Blue cheese crusted fillet was incredible as was the candied bacon and goat cheese appitizer. So good I went back the next night! read more

This wasn't the best steak I've ever had, but it was probably the best I've had in Huntsville. I had their rib-eye and everybody else had their filet. The service was good as was the food. read more

Amazing steak cooked black and blue with their compound butter (garlic, anchovy and paprika) - perfect crust and delicious sauce on an excellent steak. I also had the bacon Mac and Gouda (delicious!) but wait!! Room for desert?? Well if it's their own chocolate layer mousse cake, then heck ya. It's a raspberry soaked chocolate sponge cake with layers of white and milk chocolate mousses covered with a bittersweet chocolate ganache. Superb evening indeed! read more

Words cannot amount to how wonderful this establishment is. The food is warm and hot with unique tastes. The iced tea was my favorite but I must celebrate the steaks and the fish. The butter is creamy and delicious with the breads. Denni Jo (Manager) and Savanah were fantastic showing me around the historic structure. Most beloved were the paintings. A sense of Texas pride and history billows over the entire place as you eat but the feeling is one that elicits joy in being part of the State of Texas. I recommend this place with all of my heart. Travel a bit beyond the northern Houston city limits, take the 11th street exit in Huntsville and make a right into the parking lot. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. read more

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Fantastic experience!!! Went here for dinner for first time with my best friend to splurge on a delicious meal, and LOVED everything about this restaurant!!! Everything we ate was OUTSTANDING, and loved the speciality cocktails!!! Very friendly and professional staff members too!!! Our server, Gibby, was outstanding!!! LOVED the cozy feel of this restaurant and the soft lighting!!! Great place to eat for any occasion! We cut our filet steak with a butter knife....so tender, juicy, and flavorful!! And the bacon gouda mac n cheese...OMG!!! Appetizers were divine....crab cakes and bacon wrapped scallops, yummy!!! Had a scrumptious pan crusted chicken entree on angel pasta that was incredible!!! Most definitely will be returning!!! read more

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Loving the vibe at 1836. We came for a bachelorette dinner and sat upstairs in a little attic. It's a little darker up there, but we enjoyed it. Had reservations for 6pm on a Saturday. Were seated immediately and the host was welcoming. We found out from our waiter that happy hour ends at 6:30 (it's from 4:30-6:30, Tues-Sat, so they had (I think) $3 off appetizers, in addition to drink specials. We were able to order wine, our appetizers and food. We got the following: Complimentary bread (5/5), bread was soft and warm, soooo yummy! SUNDRIED TOMATO BRUSCHETTA (5/5) FRIED GREEN TOMATOES (5/5), they gave us ranch, and it was perfectly cooked and not too much batter. For dinner, all of us got the 8oz sirloin. I ordered mine medium rare and it came out perfectly. My friend ordered the same and it was more rare, so we sent it back to sear a bit more and that worked out nicely. We each got different sides thinking we could share, but the sides were definitely not shareable (besides the mac/cheese and brussel sprouts), lol. The only complaint I have is how long it took for us to get our steaks. Apps came out in a timely manner, but the steaks took over an hour to get which was frustrating. I understand the kitchen might get backed up, but that made the experience less fun. read more

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Very nice historical setting ! Food was delicious and service was wonderful. It's a nice change from restaurant choices in Huntsville. It's a bit pricy but worth it ! read more

Came here to celebrate during our anniversary vacation, and my wife and I loved it! Started with the spinach artichoke app, then for entrees she had the NY strip with the lyonnaise potatoes, and I had the sirloin with the bacon Mac and Gouda. Steaks were cooked perfectly to our liking, and the sides were excellent. Gabe did a fantastic job as our server, always made sure our waters were full and that we were well accommodated despite being very busy. We sat upstairs in the corner, it gave a more private feel despite the restaurant being full. My wife was intrigued by the fully operational grand piano that they have at the top of the stairs. read more

What a great dinner. The Republic Sirloin happy hour special for $18 was a great deal and delicious too. Sides were good as well. My only suggestion would be to improve the bacon quality for the wedge and the mac & cheese. It tasted pre-cooked like the stuff I buy at Sam's and not fresh. The grilled strawberry shortcake was delicious too. And our waiter and very friendly and attentive too. read more

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Great experience at 1836 last weekend! Jose was our waiter and he was fabulous. Jose recommended we start with the brisket wontons and they were AMAZING! My husband and I split the wedge and ribeye- it was cooked perfectly. Also had a side of asparagus. For desert we had the bananas foster- perfect ending! Thank you 1836, we will be back! read more

1836 Steakhouse - Brisket Wonton - Steakhouses Near Me - Huntsville, Texas

I'm going to start out by saying I really liked that it was a historical house and they kept it pretty authentic in terms of structure. It just added to the charm. All the staff was kind. Our waitress was very very nice, however kinda awkward with service. We didn't order any wine so she should've removed the wine glasses to make room for cocktails before they came, but I had to ask her to take them. Normally this wouldn't bother me, but we were a party of four sat at a VERY small table and we ordered two appetizers as well. This left us scrambling to get the table clear to make room for our cocktails, water glasses, and our appetizers. It interrupted the flow of the experience. We started the evening with the lobster cargot and fried goat cheese. The lobster cargot will be a pass for us next time, it was more oily than buttery. The fried goat cheese we will give another try, they just weren't hot enough and needed a bit more honey on the plate. The salad's were all solid, nothing special but good. Entrees were the ribeye, tenderloin filet, and the Wagyu chopped steak. We chose mashed potatoes, green beans, and the bacon mac n gouda as our accompaniments. We all enjoyed the steaks, cooked perfectly the way we asked for and flavorful. Was it the best quality steak we've ever had, no but most definitely would get it again. The mashed potatoes are nothing special to write about, green beans were cooked perfectly delicious, the bacon mac n gouda was pretty decent. Desert was a grilled deconstructed strawberry shortcake and the crème brûlée. Both were solid choices. Overall it was a very lovely dinner, and we will go back when we are in town. Not really a whole lot of fine dining or upscale restaurant choices in Huntsville, so this is your go to place if that's what you're looking for. Is it trying to be upscale, yes, are they succeeding at it? I think it falls a little short but that's just one person's opinion, give it a try and decide for yourself. read more

1836 Steakhouse - Outside walking up - Steakhouses Near Me - Huntsville, Texas

Excellent food and drinks last night, with attentive service at the bar. Don't miss happy hour! Always a great time, 5 stars.

Food was good. Service was excellent. Ambiance was very nice. I don't like minimum number of characters on a rating. read more

The best place to eat in Huntsville. The steaks are always good and the gumbo is excellent. The blackened redfish is my usual choice. Food can be a bit salty and the service varies as the waitstaff appears to be Sam Houston students mainly. It might be a 4 in Houston but it's a 5 in Huntsville read more

Stopped in on a road trip and absolutely LOVED this place. Faith was our server and they were competent, quick, and very nice. (Super cute makeup too) The steak was one of the best I've had in a restaurant and that risotto..../... WOW. They make a different risotto possibly daily and I would love to try more if I lived in the area. Def worth a stop! read more

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Love the atmosphere. the waiters are very helpful. the food it delicious. Me and my family love the place. read more

Birthday dinner! Started with a Dirty Martini, very nice! Had the goat cheese for an appetizer, it's our favorite! And of course the happy hour sirloin! Cooked to perfection with an au poiver sauce! Delicious! The bacon Mac n cheese is amazing, Jeremy our server was so knowledgeable and gave suggestions along with being a great server! The atmosphere is relaxed and casual. The bananas foster was so fun and delicious! And I even got cheesecake for my birthday! read more

1836 Steakhouse - Dirty Martini - Steakhouses Near Me - Huntsville, Texas

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Ambience: Elegant, sophisticated, upscale, historic. Various seating areas in rooms of a beautiful Texas mansion, circa mid 1800's Service (based on two visits) On point, attentive, NOT intrusive or pushing any particular menu item. Excellent service from excellent waitstaff. Food: Steaks, seafood, very attractively presented and PERFECTLY done. Filet and lobster was outstanding!!! Make no mistake, this is a wonderful upscale dining experience in every single aspect. Special occasions, celebrations, birthdays, all are enhanced from the outrageously great selections and mixed drinks. You WILL have a world class meal here. We love it. read more

Great bourbon selection steak was delicious. The fried pork dumplings were overcooked. The macaroni was a little too liquidy overall good place. read more

We made a reservation for 6:45 pm. We were there at 6:30 pm. We were seated, ordered drinks and food. The drinks cans out. The be appetizers took over an hour to get to us. After appetizers we sat there waiting for our main course. It never came and we had zero communication from Gabe who was helping us. Eventually around 8:30 pm and close to 2 hours since we sat down, I asked him an our our food and he told us it would be another 25-35 minutes. Worst experience with a steakhouse in North America. We had to cancel our order and go to Texas Roadhouse 2 miles away. Horrible customer service, horrible communication, entitlement on not taking time to communicate delays. I would highly say- PLEASE DO NOT GO TO THIS ESTABLISHMENT. They get off on being one of few steak houses in Huntsville but dangerously fail on customer service read more

We love coming here and enjoying cocktails upstairs. The bar staff is amazing and inventive.

This is my favorite place to dine in Huntsville. Everything here is good and the atmosphere is very nice. I love all the Texas art on the walls. The service is always on point. read more

This place is on point!. I love the food here and the service was excellent! Hunter did a great job and I hope he is there when we go back. I loved the rustic, Texan ambiance and rehear wine list was amazing. Happy hour from 4:30 to 6:30 and I recommend the Texas Tea!!! read more

1836 Steakhouse - NY steak with potatoes - Steakhouses Near Me - Huntsville, Texas

Why 4 stars? Because I'm happy for Huntsville to have a nice date-night spot like this. --- --- --- I graduated from Sam Houston in 2006 and while I don't remember this, my friend told me that this place was called "The Junction" back in those days. I cannot recall ever visiting The Junction, so I can't compare it to that time, but I definitely think the owners here did a nice job at converting this really old house into a decent steakhouse - something Huntsville definitely did not have to my knowledge before. The interior is great - you certainly feel like you're walking in what may have been someone's home in 1836. The old fashioned cash register at the bar upstairs was a nice a touch. As for the food, I would say it's about what you would expect for Huntsville. You certainly aren't getting the quality you'd get at a high end steakhouse off Westheimer. As a matter of fact, I've probably had a better steak at Longhorn previously. But they seem to be earnestly trying and it can't be an easy market in a college town that's dominated by mostly people who have no interest in dropping $100+ on a dinner for two. I ordered the NY Strip and it was fine. It certainly wasn't bad, but it was heavily salted in some parts to the point where I thought it was pretty weird. Probably every steak I've ever eaten has had salt on it, but this was excessive. However, it was cooked pretty perfectly and I was content. The french onion soup was more of the same. I've had a few better than this, but it was above average. The bacon mac and cheese was very tasty, but a bit heavy/rich. Normally, I'd gobble up every bite but I was only able to eat half of it. My wife was happy to finish the leftovers the next day. I'd probably hand out a 3.5 star rating if that were available, but I will round up due to the aforementioned uphill battle when it comes to demographics of the area. I'll be rooting for this place to overcome that and eventually evolve into a staple of Huntsville. read more

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The beautiful historic home caught my attention as we drive by & I knew we had to try it. The food was incredible! The fried goat cheese with honey balsamic is a must! I ordered the filet with a side of shrimp & asparagus and my husband ordered the chicken fried steak (wagyu). Everything was perfectly seasoned & cooked. Our server, Gilbby, was very personable & entertaining. The upper level is more casual while the first floor is more tailored to fine dining with jazz lightly playing. It is very reasonably priced. I highly recommend. read more

1836 Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Huntsville, Texas

UPDATE: My second visit fared even worse than the first. --Prime rib special: A tough, dry slab of meat served room temperature. I've had better prime ribs at off-Strip Vegas buffets at 2:00 AM. --Grilled asparagus: Burnt, over-salted stalks with the tough, fibrous ends intact. --Bacon mac & cheese: Bacon overload. Yes, there's such a thing as too much bacon. This tasted like Beggin' Strips mixed with Velveeta...not that I've eaten Beggin' Strips. Not once did a manager drop by and ask why I sent back my entire meal. John M., I appreciated your reply to my original review, but I failed to notice any improvements since my first visit. I like to give places second chances, but you will not get a third. ________________________________ ORIGINAL REVIEW: 1836 Steakhouse is the best steakhouse in Huntsville, Texas. It's also the *only* steakhouse in Huntsville, Texas. I could criticize the home of Sam Houston for its lack of trendy $$$$ prime steakhouses -- all lacquered mahogany, white tablecloths, and molecular gastronomy -- but that would be unfair; Huntsville is a college town peppered with taquerias and dives located within walking distance of SHSU. 1836 could settle with being a small-town Texas steakhouse (the type festooned with spurs, longhorn skulls, and other stereotypical Texas bling), but it wants so desperately to compete with its fancy big brothers in neighboring Houston. The overall experience, however, evokes more comparisons to Longhorn or Saltgrass than to Killen's STQ or Mastro's Steakhouse. The striking exterior -- a repurposed 19th-century Italianate Country Villa homestead -- and the stately (forgive the pun) local Texas artwork promise a world-class experience, but a closer inspection reveals a bit of tackiness. My father and I were seated at a wobbly table, which the hostess corrected by stuffing a napkin under the shortest leg, a makeshift fix I would expect from a greasy spoon, not a place where the "chef's cut" of the evening was a $55 bone-in ribeye. An acrid chemical smell from the nearby cleaning supply closet (door left ajar) permeated the entire dining room. The fresh-baked dinner rolls hit all the right notes (yeasty, buttery, a bit of chew), but the corporate, Sysco-branded butter tabs contradicted our server's assurance of "100% locally sourced ingredients." Our college-aged server was polite and enthusiastic but out of his element. He exuded confidence when reading from a script ("Chef Eric garnishes all steaks with a white truffle-infused sea salt!") but stumbled and stuttered when asked basic questions. "Are the shrimp sourced from the Gulf Coast?" "I...I believe so, yes..." "Are the steaks broiled or grilled?" "Um...I believe they are grilled." "What wood does the chef use?" "Uh...I think I'll have to check on that, sir." I blame not the server but the management; train your staff well to anticipate questions from annoying, nitpicky bastards like me.   The much-hyped 24-ounce, bone-in ribeye (the menu's sole prime offering) was a well-marbled slab of beef with plenty of crispy, charred fatty bits along the edges. Much to my consternation, though, the steak was cooked unevenly, with parts (the cap, in particular) veering close to medium-well as opposed to my specified rare. Our server later clarified that Chef Eric McClanahan fires the steaks on a gas grill, which *should have* ensured even heating. On a positive note, I detected none of the overpowering, manufactured aromatic compounds associated with the promised "white truffle oil-infused" sea salt garnish. If you follow my reviews, then you know I consider onion rings a great litmus test for any restaurant. If the chef can execute a perfect ring -- one with a well-seasoned, shatteringly crisp batter that allows the onions to caramelize -- then the rest of the menu will likely succeed. Alas, the fry cook at 1836 Steakhouse failed my test miserably. The "whiskey" rings that accompanied my steak tasted nothing of fermented grains (Hail Satan for that!), but the thick, spongy batter caused the onions to steam inside their floury sarcophagi, resulting in rings with a mushy, doughy mouthfeel. The standout of the evening came not in the form of grilled animal protein but in a ramekin of homemade blue cheese dressing. It was everything a blue cheese dressing should be: creamy, chunky, and well balanced with a splash of sherry vinegar. Its excellence rescued what was otherwise a boring side salad topped with plastic, pre-shredded Grana Padano and three thick, overwhelmingly pungent slices of red onion. Pro tip: request extra dressing and douse it on everything. I should note that I visited 1836 Steakhouse only once, so take my comments with a grain of white truffle-infused sea salt. Most of the reviews on Yelp are positive, so perhaps I fell victim to inflated expectations. If you find yourself in Huntsville, stick with the mom-and-pop diners or drive 77 miles to Houston for a top-tier steakhouse experience. read more

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This was absolutely delicious and I highly recommend! Went for my anniversary and we had a wonderful time. Steak was amazing!!! read more

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Came up for a Sunday afternoon late lunch. Quick update: try the bananas foster! The crumb cake is delicious and the cinnamon Carmel spice is TOP NOTCH! read more

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The server continuously forgot about our table. It took 35 min to get a simple drink. After 1 hour and 10 min the server came and said we couldn't get the steaks we ordered because there was a limited number and someone else got them. The bacon max and cheese was cold like it had been left under a lamp. Definitely do not recommend. read more

1836 Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Huntsville, Texas

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I don't want to overrate this but it's a 4.5 it's pretty good with attentive service. The food is good. The drinks are nice and the building is very nice and clean! Will be back. Expensive though! So come prepared ! read more

She had the Steak Diane which came with green beans and potato. I had the Chicken Cordon Blue which came with mashed potatoes and green beans. We ended with a slice of Raspberry Cheesecake cake to go. In my opinion, the cheesecake seemed a bit meager, but she enjoyed it. I loved the ambience of the restaurant and will definitely be back. read more

1836 Steakhouse - I always liked Transom windows. - Steakhouses Near Me - Huntsville, Texas

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Food was great. Atmosphere was wonderful. We had a great time and will definitely be back. read more

1836 Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Huntsville, Texas

We had brunch about six months ago at 1836 Steakhouse and experienced the worst server ever in my long history as a restaurant patron. This young man failed to take care of his most basic duties, such as clearing dirty plates and refilling water glasses. He regularly reached across one person to put plates in front of the person at the next seat, so that his arm was in the first person's face. When our food finally arrived, we ordered a bottle of wine, and he went off to fetch it. Or so we thought, but we entirely finished our meals before he came back with the bottle in hand. We told him it was too late and asked for the check. He brought the check, which had the cost of the bottle of wine included on it. We pointed that out and he went back and came back with a new check, mumbling that it was a mistake. No apology. I have worked in restaurants myself and observed a great many waiters, but this young man's behavior marks a new low in my experience. He is certainly not upholding the level of professionalism I expect from 1836. I also contacted the management and was promised a gift card to compensate us for the dreadful service, but it never arrived. I allowed for plenty of time before posting this review. read more

We went for my daughter's Wedding night dinner. We had a party of 11 and had made a reservation ahead of time we waited almost 3 hours for our food. The waiter took drink orders about 30 min in, returned back an hour and a half later for dinner orders. We went to the bar to get our own drinks in the meantime as we could not find him. He did not come to check on us. Again, we waited for the food order, we did not see him for another hour, we did order some appetizers that were dropped off, the Worst service. I cannot tell you how disappointing this was. Then the worst happened, the food was dropped off.. Dry, overcooked, the worst steak I have had at this place. Yes, we did complain when he came back another hour after dropping the food off. I will be contacting my bank to have the charge refunded. You basically stole our money and ruined mt daughter's wedding night dinner. it's been 6 days ago and I'm still fuming. I will be writing reviews about this anywhere online I can. Also, I have read some of your reviews which basically says the same thing. You are a scam. DONT GO IN A BIG GROUP. read more

Sat at the bar for over an hour and received no entree. Said since they were too busy they would take our entree order but were not allowed to send it to the kitchen? Restaurant was hot and uncomfortable to wait to be served. On a normal day would likely enjoy it but will not be returning to find out. Would rather be turned away at the door then sat just to waste our time. read more