Because of my family's dietary restrictions, my wife, daughter, and grandson are all gluten-free…read more He also does not eat peanuts or shellfish. We consulted ChatGPT for a restaurant to visit before going to the theater. This restaurant was recommended. I was a bit skeptical because it is located in the JW Marriott hotel. I typically don't go into hotels to eat, but this turned out to be a genuine kitchen--somewhat separate from the hotel and management, or so it seemed. We were surprised that the restaurant was mostly empty at 5:30 p.m. there were no people at the bar, acting boisterous but behaved. The waitress was attentive. The food was very good. Both my wife and daughter got the fish tacos, and they enjoyed them immensely. My grandson got the steak frites. He seemed to like the French fries more than the steak. I got the shrimp pasta, which was pleasantly spicy. My wife and daughter like their meals more than I like mine. For dessert, my wife got flourless chocolate cake. She devoured it with joy and said it was very good. Beware: this is a rather pricey restaurant for the food being presented, but we have no complaints about the quality of the food or service.

This cafe is tucked inside the JW Marriott. It's a cool, vibrant restaurant for lunch with friends…read moreDowntown. The food was great and Service was attentive, but it is an open lounge style concept so it's difficult to have private conversations. One star deducted because parking is very difficult for this location.

I visited for a networking event during the IMAGE 2026 conference but the food, drinks and ambiance…read morewere amazing. The service was also great considering the volume of people who were visiting. Kudos!

I expected much more from Hearsay on the Green based on the Yelp reviews and a ChatGPT…read morerecommendation. We visited on an Astros game day, and the restaurant seemed completely unprepared. Our server rarely checked on us, and it took more than 30 minutes for our food to arrive. When it did, everything was cold. We ordered the egg breakfast, which was supposed to come with potatoes. The potatoes never arrived. By the time I was able to ask about them, we had finished eating. They were eventually brought out, and our server said we "wouldn't be charged" for them, even though they were included with the meal. We also ordered the French toast, which the menu said came with either blueberry compote or fresh strawberries. No one asked which we preferred, and because our server never checked on us, I couldn't clarify. It arrived with only syrup. When I asked the food runner for the strawberries, she brought jam instead. I understand restaurants are busy on game days, but this felt like more than a busy shift. The service was inattentive, the food was late and cold, and several basic details were missed. Very disappointing.

The food here is great! The service was ehhhhhhh. She seemed…read moreannoyed with us but the food made up for the service. I would come back again but would ask for a different server.

Everything about this place I loved!! I got there around noon for a birthday party/brunch and it…read morewas quite dead, but let me tell you--I'm so glad we did, because by 1:30-2:00 there wasn't an empty seat in the entire place. We ordered a lot of food, and when I tell you there wasn't a single dish I didn't love, I am not lying! The Smoke Show (bagel, cream cheese, and lox), the hangover nachos, the omelet, and I was shocked by how much I loved the beignets. I felt like the brunch prices were pretty good as well as their $13 mimosa carafe. - What a deal! There were about 12 people in our group and our server didn't miss a beat. Free bingo started around 2 (I can't remember exactly), and anyone can play for free and win prizes...so fun! They have both indoor and outdoor seating, and when I left around 3, the parking lot was absolutely full. You will definitely see me again. I just adored this place!

This is a nice place to meet friends for cocktails and casual but tasty bites. We noticed several…read moregroups in Two camps: Astros game and AC/DC concert. We sat in the patio, which I love because of the atrium-style windows. And, even though it's sweltering summer, they had powerful fans blowing, so it was actually quite cold out there. Loved it! Service was welcoming, friendly, and very attentive. We all enjoyed cocktails. As for the food, the reactions were mixed. I absolutely loved the shishito peppers and French fries. Others at the table said their pizzas were "just okay " and even left a few pieces, opting to not take them home. The burger was also nothing special, but not bad either. We like this place enough to come back for the aesthetic and the casual yet upscale vibe.

We had lunch at Monarch today after visiting the museum, and it's an easy walk from there. I had…read morestayed at Hotel ZaZa before, but I had never eaten at their restaurant Monarch. The restaurant is beautifully and artistically decorated, with photos of Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, and other iconic figures, along with lots of interesting artwork. The outdoor patio is especially charming, with tree branches hanging overhead and glowing orange lights. For a moment, I wondered if it was an artistic way of creating a Monarch butterfly atmosphere! But our waitress said she didn't think that was the reason. I'm a children's book author, so sometimes I see things that exist only in my imagination! We ordered a Caesar salad--mine with anchovies--and it was spectacular! We also had a hamburger with sweet potato fries and French fries. Both were very thin and delicious. I especially loved the hamburger bun, and the meat was cooked exactly the way we ordered it. The bar looked lively and the dessert menu looked tempting, but we were too full for dessert. The hamburgers were definitely enough! Everyone working there was so friendly, and we had such a happy lunch. We'll definitely come back the next time we visit Houston!

I liked this spot. A nice ambiance inside of the JW Marriott in Galleria Houston, TX. I was…read morevisiting for a couple nights at a meeting for work and I was pleasantly surprised with the beverages and wings this place had. There's wings were actually perfect. Crispy, hot, and well seasoned. They weren't dry or too crunchy nor soggy. The rhubarb drink could have been better. It wasn't special but still was good. They totally gave me a pineapple stem as the garnish which was unexpected. What if I was allergic to pineapple! (Not pictured) A classic margarita was very good here. Would come back if in the area. They did their best with service. Sometimes they were slammed here because of my work meeting. Wish they had a happy hour.

Due to work I came in just as food was done. However, BIG shoutout Angela and CHEF JEAN for…read morecooking us our RIBEYES to PERFECTION. Ambiance is relaxing! Love it here! The Galleria Mall is right across the street!

Actually LOVED the food here. The HRW menu was excellent. Everything we had was delicious,…read morecocktails included. This is the best Cacio e Pepe pasta I have had. Perfectly al dente and so savory. Added chicken and it was very good. The burger here is also amazingggg. Our appetizers were great as well - loved the crab bruschetta. Service could have been a little better but I think someone was being trained. We made a reservation and had the cutest table indoors. I will say the window unit inside seemed to be off and it was a little toasty. Parking lot is big and easy to get to. Would definitely come back to try more items on the menu.

Came for a movie night and had a great time. The main downside was that it was very cold outside…read moreand they didn't have heaters where we sat. The cookies and cream espresso martini was very good! The smash burger was also good but the aioli was not great. I wish there was a side of ranch they had. The main hit was the s'mores board. Everything on it was so yummy, plus it was super cute! The fire also kept us warm lol The service was average. We would go long periods of time without even seeing our server walk by.

We dined here last Thursday prior to a production at the Hobby Center. Great location for anything…read morein the theater district. The service was superb. We were warmly greeted by Mark soon after entering the restaurant. Our server, Fernanda, was polite, welcoming and very knowledgeable about the menu. We shared the bacon wrapped figs stuffed with blue cheese as our appetizer. Followed that with sharing the beet salad. The figs could even serve as a dessert! I ordered the beef short ribs-they were fork tender and delicious. My husband enjoyed the rack of lamb. It was flavorful and cooked to perfection. Our cocktails and glasses of wine did not disappoint. Thanks again to Mark for making us feel so welcomed. Hope to see you again soon.

I was left to decide on a place for a dinner birthday celebration downtown, and this was the spot I…read moredecided on for my friend and I after being given some preferences to consider. This restaurant sits inconspicuously at the ground level of the Lancaster Hotel and has gone through many iterations over the years. We were lucky as it was quite empty minus the small bar section. The World Cup quarter finals were playing and had the attention of almost all. There were a small handful of people dining in on a Saturday night. The menu boasted quite a selection with some innovative selections plus reliable favorites. We started with the deviled eggs collection, which if you're a fan of deviled eggs, you must order! All but one was delicious and recognizable as a deviled egg. The one I didn't enjoy had a really sour flavor. The Caesar salad was exactly how I enjoy it! The white anchovies and capers were the perfect addition as was the parmigiana reggiano. The uncut hearts of romaine were nicely stacked. The croutons though were some of the worst I've hard. They were not crunchy, and instead they were reminiscent of stale bread. They needed a lot more butter as well. The Lancaster crab cake was pretty good but not top tier. Some high quality lump back meat would have really elevated this. I really enjoyed the extra thin and crispy potato sticks and frisse that were served with the crab cake. The sweet chile like sauce brought it all together nicely. I sampled some of the pork ribeye requested medium, and wow was it tender and juicy! Definitely a must try if you're a pork fan! My dining partner didn't enjoy the potatoes though and felt they could have been creamier. The sangria I ordered took quite some time to concoct and make its way to my table, but it was a strong and a generous amount. Despite the flaw we found in each dish, we still enjoyed the meal and would welcome a return visit.

Real Agave is located on the ground floor of the Enterprise building in downtown. The interior is…read moremore spacious than expected. Their menu is a bit small, mostly focused on drinks, rather than the food. Our lavender lemonade mocktail was incredibly atrocious; artificial syrup was extremely sweet and was the drink I've tasted in decades. Their food is extremely whelming. Their "nachos" were small tostada's and their quesadillas (main) were fairly subpar in terms of flavor. The tuna tartare was just a bit bad. Not sure how to feel about their food but just subpar in terms of quality, taste, and authenticity. With the generous options of authentic Mexican food in the city, this is far down the list of spots to return to.

Great service. Very fast. Nice menu and lunch specials. It's quiet enough to have a conversation…read moreeasily. Food was served quickly, very hot, and tasted great. Some of the portions were on the small side, but overall, everything was awesome. I had the OG margarita. And I had the quesadilla. Loved it. We shared some chips and quac, and my friends had a trot (which was small) and a power bowl. I would definitely return!