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Came here for brunch and service was friendly and on point. I didn't have a reservation and they were able to accommodate with bar seating with full access to menu. Scallion Cheddar biscuits- savory buttery perfection. Would order again 110% Oysters- very fresh. Smoked was amazing. Octopus- another show stopper with tender well charred octopus bites. They were also able to slice it for easier sharing. Steak and Eggs- wasn't amazed but a staple classic. Potatoes are covered in a sauce reminiscent of papas bravas dish. blueberry pancakes- very thick and huge portion. Wasn't bad but wasn't amazing. Satisfied my sweet craving
I decided to try somewhere new on my foodie list for an early 30th birthday with my family and Bludorn was the perfect pick! Our waiter Dylan was phenomenal!! We began the night with a complimentary celebratory champagne toast. We each ordered cocktails. I had the Stirred Strawberry Margarita! We also ended the night with Grasshoppers and Carajillos. The menu we had is their Spring 2026 menu. We began with oysters and ordered them all types of ways. I ordered the Short Rib Ravioli. My mom ordered the Crab Rice. My dad ordered the Dry-Aged Duck. My husband ordered the Hanger Steak with a twice baked potato. The sides we ordered were Creamed Spinach and Crispy Potato Wedges. For dessert we ordered the Baked Alaska with carrot cake ice cream and cream cheese, it was amazing! I can't wait to go back! The attention to detail is amazing! The restaurant can be a little loud when it's super busy so keep that in mind if you're looking for something a little quieter. The building itself is really cute inside! Thank you for everything Bludorn!
This time we sat in the patio Reservation was at 6 and we were seated immediately Service was surpurb All our dishes were delicious Tuna crude was amazing Squash blossoms are a must!! They didn't have raspberry for my clover club but offered me other options I was very pleased Was offered off menu dessert that was unique and delicious. Patio ambiance was chill compared to the inside. Looking forward to our next visit!!
We went for a special event in the private room upstairs and everything was perfection! The room was great for a private party. The service team was superb. They went above and beyond for any allergies and items I don't eat (shellfish and pork products)...the dessert I selected used a pork product in the gelatin which they knew when I was ordering so I selected the other option. When they brought out the dessert, they brought me what I originally wanted and said there is no pork in it. I was looking to see how mine was different from others and another service person came up to show me that the mousse inside of mine was a little different than the others because they were able to make it without the pork gelatin for me. This level of service is so rare. Thank you!!!
Ambience, staff, food, amazing. This was a great service. My friend brought me here for brunch for my bday. It wasn't overly packed so staff was attentive and worked as team. We did have hiccups with our drinks but they handled it beautifully so no marks off for it. Ok let's get into the food. We started with biscuits and the oysters. I still think about those biscuits. I liked all the oysters except the roasted one. It tasted good it was just too much for me. Short rib ravioli and the hash delicious! That pancake is meant to be shared. If you eat that all by yourself bless your heart. It is goodt with a T though! They also gave us champagne and brought me out a slice of cake which was so good. I'm not a huge chocolate cake fan and I loved it. This was a great dining experience and I look forward to joining them for dinner.
I hadn't known that they were open for a Sunday brunch, so we excitedly accepted the idea to celebrated my brother's birthday here. The valet upfront is the only lot around, so be prepared to hand over $8 for the pleasure. The interior is remarkably cozy and approachable for a Michelin honoree restaurant, there's a touchable and lived in feel to the walls and furniture that I appreciated as we visited with little ones on a cold Sunday morning. The food is layered and tasty in lots of subtle ways. Potato wedges we got for our 3yo were crispy enough even as we snacked on them waiting for our main course. Short rib ravioli soaked up all the smoky good flavor and was almost like brisket in that sense. Some foods were just good, the pancake, for as stunning as it looks, was a more stodgy than I'd want it to be. The steak n eggs had a few too many unrendered or untrimmed pieces of fat for a place like this. My main gripe was our service. Our waiter was splendid when he was around, but we just saw way too little of him. I would've had 2, 3, even 4 mixed drinks since we were celebrating. we just never got the chance to order them, our guy just wasn't interested in our large table and it kinda sucked. I'm hoping this was just an us thing, because the place wasn't all that busy and besides one little one, we are not nearly a rowdy bunch on our worst days. I'd still come back for a swing at dinner, but I'm not nearly as motivated to do so after this initial visit unfortunately.
Wanted to see why people were raving about their blueberry Pancakes and I decided to drop in after church. I had a reservation but I was one hour early and asked them could I be seated early and the hostess gave several different options. Since I was alone, I decided to sit at the bar which turned out to be a good choice. After I placed my order for the pancakes and smoked bacon a staff member approached me with plate of biscuits and Jam and told me, they were complimentary. So, while I was waiting on the main course, I started nibbling on the biscuits and I found out that was a big mistake because they were extremely tasty. A few minutes later, the pancakes came out and I could not believe how big they were and I knew, it was no way I could eat them all. So, I took two to three bites just to taste and I couldn't believe how fluffy and tasty they were. After those few bites I asked for a to go container because I knew the leftover would be my meal for the next two days. This experience made me a believer and I will definitely put them in my rotation.
We love the work Aaron Bludorn has been doing in Houston so we were excited to try Bludorn. They have a global seasonal menu with rotating dishes and you have to try on of their handcrafted cocktails. Ambiance: this is an upscale restaurant with an open concept that allows you to see in the kitchen. The restaurant can get pretty loud when it is full. We went on a Wednesday night and the restaurant was packed. Looked like a lot of business meetings and date nights. The restaurant is dimly lit and the wait staff is constantly running around. Service: the service here is excellent. The wait staff is attentive and very knowledgeable about the menu. The food we ordered was spaced out well so we didn't feel like we needed to rush through appetizers to get to our main entrees. The manager came to check in on our dinner which is always appreciated. Parking: there is a small parking lot in the back so you can try to find self parking back there. The restaurant uses half of that back parking lot for valet so we ended up parking on the street at the back of the restaurant which has free street parking. There is valet parking available in the front of the restaurant. Drinks: we ordered the Basil Gimlet and Strawberry Margarita. My girlfriend loved the Basil Gimlet but fair warning this cocktail is very strong. The strawberry margarita was good but nothing special. I would go for one of their other cocktails if you're considering the strawberry margarita. Food: We ordered a dozen oysters raw and the pierogis for appetizers. We had the Duke and Sunken Meadow oysters, 6 of each. Both of these oysters were delicious and would recommend if you have the chance to order these. The rabbit pierogis were easily our favorite dish of the night. The pierogis themselves were light and crispy and were covered in a salsa macha that was to die for. Definitely get these if they are still on the menu. For our mains we got the hangar steak and the gulf cioppino. The hangar steak was cooked to medium rare but it was in the salty side. The gulf cioppino had a rich seafood broth and had a lot of seafood in it with grouper, shrimp, and crab. We preferred the cioppino to the steak. We got a side of sautéed spinach which was a little too buttery for our liking. The twice baked potato that came with the hangar steak was very good and was our favorite side we had. Overall, Bludorn was a nice dinner spot for a date or special occasion. It was on the pricier side so save this spot for a special night. The food was good but not the best we've had. We enjoyed our experience from the service to the food and drinks but not every dish was a hit so come try out Bludorn for yourself and find something you like on their extensive menu!
Yea this is now our favorite place for special occasions (or any occasion to be honest). The restaurant was dark and intimate, the service was excellent and the food blew us away. We ordered a couple dishes and not a single miss. Steak tartare (5/5)- some of the best steak tartare I've ever had. Highly recommend ordering this dish, the sauce that is paired with it is seriously addicting. Chowder (5/5)- might be biased but we're big fans of New England clam chowders and this was right up our alley. The puff pastry that the chowder came in was incredible. Octopus (4/5)- the octopus was super tender on the inside yet sort of crispy on the outside. Spaghetti (5/5)- so so so good, probably one of the best uni pastas I've had. Dry aged duck (4/5)- honestly order this last if you must have it. This dish was delicious, but very decadent from all the different forms of foie used in it. P.S. even the complimentary bread rolls and butter were delicious I could eat 20 of those
This restaurant is located in the heart of Montrose and boasts in French-inspired, New American cuisine. The atmosphere is gently fashionable and welcoming. With a menu that changes and offers seasonal variety, there is always something to look forward to on each visit. The fresh baked bread and butter to start off with was the gateway to an absolutely fulfilling culinary experience. The Lolla Rossa Salad with white balsamic vinaigrette, peaches, and feta is well balanced with sweet and salty notes. The Chili Cured Salmon is fresh, with mini bursts of sweetness from the watermelon and light heat from the guajillo. The Pork Shoulder Steak is so tender and juicy, matched with polenta and ratatouille. The Vacherin is sweet yet slightly tart with raspberry ice cream, lemon ricotta, and passion fruit (a dream of its own). The Chocolate Entremet is layered with devil's food cake and vanilla ice cream...simply indulgent. All of this with top notch service. I like the variety of wines and cocktails and being able to sit at the oyster bar where you'll be able to see some kitchen action. I also like that you can order all the kinds of oysters at the table in the dining room and everything else on their menu. There are so many things I want to try at Bludorn, I'll be back for more. The restroom is gender neutral, so don't be surprised. Valet parking is available for a reasonable price at the front or try to pull into one of the spots in the lot in the back if you can.
First and foremost Bludorn's service is impeccable. To celebrate our anniversary our gracious server Olivia started us off with complimentary Prosecco to set the tone for our celebration. The team here work harmoniously well together that brought our dinning experience to another level. Appetizer: Steak Tartare, crunchy, creamy, and wonderful balanced flavors. Entrees: - Red Snapper, left me speechless... citrus and fresh yet blew me away from the first bite. Highly recommend! - Pierogi Rabbit Confit, a burst of savory buttery goodness. The Salsa Macha tied it all together. Cocktails: Sweet Talker, refreshing and sweet notes of guava. Dessert: Chocolate Pot de Crème, (dark chocolate/ bitter cocoa) a creamy rich chocolate that was on the bitter side but combined with the fig jam was a semi-sweet bundle of yumminess. Overall, I cannot wait to stop by bludorn again as my experience was memorable. Service 1000/10 Ambiance 10/10 (kitchen view) Food 10/10
1 month ago
3 months ago
My first time here. It was recommended by a friend who has her celebrations here. The service was outstanding and I enjoyed my food. Topped it off with baked Alaska read more
Nice dinner, great service, go for a special occasion. Greeted and seated immediately for an early reservation- cocktail and wine menu --sommelier greeted us and so did our waitress- staff all ready to serve you quickly. Hot rolls and herb butter was the opening to our meals. We enjoyed our short rib ravioli and double pork chops- done very nicely and not dry at all. All tasty due to reduction in juices and sauces. Valet parking but self parking in rear. Dimly lit but nice atmosphere. Open kitchen, can see all the chefs at work. read more
3 months ago
The restaurant's head chef is Aaron Bludorn, who has extensive experience in Michelin-starred restaurants in New York. Bludorn's cuisine is based on French cooking, combined with the creative approach of a modern American chef. The restaurant places great emphasis on the quality of ingredients and the overall dining experience, offering first-class service and a highly trained culinary team. The oysters are definitely more delicious than grilled oysters; their homemade chili sauce is very spicy, leaving your gums slightly sore afterward. If you like spicy food, you can try this special seasoning, but even without the chili, the natural freshness of the oysters is incredibly tempting. read more
Shout out to Hayden and Jaylen...(I believe that's their names) for making my birthday dinner celebration a moment! We enjoyed the bar while waiting on our reservation. Once seated, we proceeded to enjoy a plethora of delicious foods! The kale Caesar, the oysters both fried and stuffed, and mains consisting of the red snapper, the flank steak, the short rib ravioli, and whatever was on the prix fixe menu. We also enjoyed the chocolate dessert and the baked Alaska. All the drinks were amazing, but the best was one created especially for me by Hayden! That's the way to take care of a table! I'll definitely be back when in Houston. read more
1 month ago
I've been holding out on an updated review here for far too long. There are ALOT of absolutely fantastic restaurants in this city, but for me personally, Bludorn is easily one of my favorite. I've been here on multiple occasions for no reason at all other than wanting a great cocktail and dish to celebrating life events with friends and family's They really like you to order everything you want upfront and they will stage the delivery in a coordinated fashion. There are several staples on the menu at this point, the risotto, the redfish, the branzino, lobster chicken pot pie, the pork chop, and short rib ravioli - all delicious! The squash soup is great if you're looking for a nice soup in the winter months! The service, particularly at the bar, is absolutely fantastic. While the environment is a little more laid back at the bar to the restaurant or patio, I've found the service here to be the most consistent, fast, and knowledgable staff. The patio can be a little hit and miss while the restaurant dining area is consistent. As for the cost and value front, I find the value to be there from a quality perspective. Everything is just so fresh and beautifully prepared. The desserts are just so gooodddddd !!! At the end of the day, I recommend this place to just about anyone coming to town that want a great experience. Aaron is absolutely killing it and of all the concepts he's started, his namesake and this one has my vote! read more
2 months ago
Noisy crowd overpriced and definitely not a Michelin star restaurant food no way u can talk and get a relax dinner for the money u pay. read more
1 year ago
It's in the Michelin Guide for a reason. Classic dishes, Great service, delicious food, I didn't love the smoked oysters, or the liver mousse included with the duck entree - but this may be my personal preference. I personally enjoyed Navy Blue and Bar Bludorn more, but this was a great experience. At times it felt a little like the movie The Menu, with the amount of times we were getting new silverware and switching plates - but again, this is probably a fine dining norm. Overall would go again for sure :) read more
2 months ago
The ambiance here is 1 of the nicer spots in Houston, however the outside of the restaurant looks too rustic and not very modern like the inside so it's a weird mismatch in my opinion. The food was good, almost fine dining level, but a few things kept it from being what I was expecting. There were at least 4 or 5 ants that crawled across the bar before I even got the appetizer crudo which was odd and I didn't think either the maitake or the wellington were executed that well. The maitake are presented in a way that makes them look crispy almost like chips but are way softer than they should be. The flavor of the sauce was not great for the maitake. The wellington had a gap in the middle of the tenderloin and there really wasn't very much beef considering it was $85. Th pastry to beef ratio was way off. The salmon crudo was the best crudo I've had from any restaurant that wasn't a sushi spot, which was shocking. It's a must get with the way they prepared the oil and flavor to go with the salmon and apple slices. The uni pasta was also great, could have used a touch more uni, but was tasty, umami and creamy. I'd go back, but only to try vey specific things. read more
Bludorn is an elegant dining spot in Houston, and my wife and I came here on a Friday evening with a reservation. We were able to find free street parking nearby, though they also offer valet. The restaurant layout is stylish: a lively bar to the left and a full dining room to the right with an open kitchen that gives you a glimpse of the action. We were seated promptly, and they brought out complimentary bread and butter to start. [APPETIZERS] +Oysters Everyway for $4/each - Smoked, chilis, and lemongrass - These were amazing. I never had an oyster that was smoked before. Their house-made hot sauce is excellent with these. - 5/5 +Bluefin Tuna for $24 - Ponzu, scallion, yuzu kosho, and avocado - The tuna was very fresh, but the sauce missed the mark for me. - 3.5/5 [PASTA & GRAINS] +Ravioli for $27 (half order) - Smoked short rib, red onion, fig, and blue cheese - A half order comes with 4 ravioli. The filling was good, but I thought the ravioli pasta would be better. - 3.5/5 [FEATURED STEAKS] +Hanger Steak for $51 (8 oz) - Served with twice baked potato and choice of sauce: bordelaise, bearnaise, or horseradish cream - I enjoyed the steak. I would opt not to use the sauce, as they use high-quality salt and pepper seasoning. - 4/5 [DESSERT] +Baked Alaska for $22 - Speculoos ice cream, chocolate, and graham cracker - This one comes with a "show" where they use high-proof rum, light it on fire, and drizzle the dessert to flame it. They happened to drizzle too much rum without letting it burn off, and the graham cracker absorbed all of the rum. When we went to take a bite, it felt like we were eating lighter fluid, and we had to spit it out. I questioned them what they used to light the dessert. Personally, this was good until we got to the graham cracker, but I would avoid this one due to that bad experience. - 2/5 Service was excellent--attentive, professional, and well-paced. They cleared plates, brought fresh utensils for each course, and kept our waters filled. After our issue with the dessert, the manager came over and kindly comped it, which we appreciated. Overall, we liked our experience at Bludorn. read more
4 months ago
11 months ago
We had a great experience. We went to celebrate a birthday and they gave us a glass of champagne to start and did the whole song. We really enjoyed the duck and risotto. The servers were super attentive. Great place for a celebration. They also provided gluten free bread! read more
Service 10/10!! From the hostess to the owner everyone was pleasant. My friend typically meet up once a month for our girls night out and this restaurant did not disappoint. We were fortunate enough to be seated at the chef's booth. I loved being able to see into the open concept kitchen. The presentation of the food was simple, yet pleasing, and flavorful. Our waiter Daniel was pleasant and knowledgeable about the menu. I could go on and on about the Co-owner Sheriff. You can tell he loves food and is very personable. We tried several things on the menu and enjoyed all. I will definitely be back. read more
If I could give the food ten stars, I would! This place has popularity for a reason. The service is first class and very attentive. The ambiance is pretty loud so only go if you can tolerate bustling places. We shared the octopus as an appetizer and it was impeccable. The roasted oysters are superb. The red snapper entree is light and soulful at the same time. The dessert menu contains loose leaf teas we took advantage of. I can't wait to go back. read more
This was a spot I always wanted to try. I know it recently got a Michelin rating so I was even more excited to try it. Ambiance: Well my 1st impression when I walked in was just so different than I imaged. It was a much more casual & basic-vibe than i anticipated. Not saying that's negative just had a more elevated vibe expectation. I arrived 5 min early for my 7:30 pm reservation. The hostess said my table wasnt ready yet but they were going to squeeze me in as soon as it's ready. I thought that was really strange " To "squeeze me in". The wait at the bar was about 15 min & then we were seated. Service: Lots of staff attending to the table in addition to our server. Server did a great job going thru the entire menu in detail explaining what my husband could eat being lactose intolerant. She knew all the details of all the dishes & how they could be altered or not to accommodate his food allergy. A+ 5/5. Food: The 2 pieces of complementary bread served with herb butter & olive oil was very good, 5/5. The butternut squash soup. 5/5. Brazino. 4.5/5. Shrimp on top 4/5. Fair amount of balsamic-type sauce on fish. It added nice dimension. Side of red beets. Super tender. Pistachio on top. 4/5 Cocktails: The weakest link were the 2 cocktails. Ordered a This Must Be The Place (tequila drink) & hubby, a mezcal margarita (not on drink menu). They both were just ok. There really lacked any kind of depth or interest to them. 3/5. After dinner, husband ordered a Oaxaca Old Fashion which he thoroughly enjoyed but I don't think we should have to buy a $38 cocktail to get a great drink. Parking: GPS took us to the restaurant's back parking lot (which we didn't realize was not the front) where there were no parking spots & it took awhile to see the 1 valet attendant who happen to be retrieving a car to tell us valet is in front of the restaurant. A bit frustrating so go to the front! In conclusion. The food & service were very good. I read some of the other reviews & I can't quite figure out why my experience with drinks & ambiance were so different. I will try them again to get another data point. One last thought. I went to happy hour around the corner at a location right before dinner (TM) & they had fantastic drinks & a high energy upscale vibe. Although I assessed Bludorn on their own merits, perhaps that pre-dinner spot had some impact on my Bludorn perception. read more
11 months ago
Went here for a date night after an exhausting week and absolutely fell in love with the place. Right when we walked in, we were welcomed with professionalism and the romantic ambiance of the restaurant. The service here was very comparable to high end restaurants I've been to and you can really sense the community of the workers here. Onto the food. Oh. My. Goodness. The oysters were so sweet and fresh, we could've had a dozen more! The octopus is a must try for its melt in your mouth interior and crispy exterior. As for our entrees, I would skip out on the short rib ravioli- it has a strong smoky bbq flavor, but a little undercooked for my liking. The smaller portion comes in 4 pieces and the large comes in 8. The duck was the star of the show for us! So fatty and juicy. Ended the night with baked Alaska and their donut-like zeppole. Our backs were huge that night but we enjoyed every moment of it. Highly, highly recommend! read more
I Finally made it to Bludorn after they received much deserved publicity and was surprised at the experience. First, valet parking is highly recommended because self parking will be limited. The restaurant was very crowded and loud (which caught me off guard) especially the bar with patrons waiting to be seated. After a short wait, we were seated in the dining room where the volume did not go down very much but a conversation was still easy. The staff was very friendly, helpful, and working perfectly in tandem making service a pleasure. The food was excellent! We had the Duck, Branzino and shared beets and all came in generous portions. The duck was very tender with both breast and leg quarter served. Of course, we ordered some of our favorite dishes (regardless of the restaurant) and Bludorn did an excellent job of each. Overall, the experience was great although I had a pre-conceived idea of classic fine doing with a stuffy atmosphere. My surprises were all positive and the restaurant had no misses from my perspective. read more
5 months ago
1 year ago
First time visiting Bludorn. We started with tasty drinks. I had the stirred strawberry margarita and my husband had the Toronto 66. Both were delicious. We had the shrimp cocktail for a starter and they also served yummy rolls with herb butter. I had the black truffle spaghetti and my husband had the filet with creamed horseradish. The pasta was incredible. My husband said the filet was cooked to perfection but it really had no flavor. For sides we had potato wedges and creamed spinach. They were both very yummy! We finished with the strawberry sundae and baked Alaska along with coffee and cappuccinos. Our waiter (Eddy) was very attentive and friendly. Beautiful restaurant!! Noise level was good. Only complaint for me was the bathrooms. Do like sharing bathrooms with men! I like to put my lipstick on without men staring at me! But with that said we will be back! read more
Vibe: Good service, modern yet fancy vibe; definitely a place to dress up a little Food: Was pretty good I liked almost everything and it's a bit on the pricey side but worth it. Oysters- 10/10 Really good! Good variety as well. I recommend trying the Canadian ones they have a sweeter taste. Octopus- 10/10 Very good! The hummus and the charred octopus while still being fresh and well balanced in the flavor profile made it delicious. Drinks: Yuzu sour was really really good and the espresso martini was decent 10/10 Filet Mignon: 4/10 I ended up sending it back since it lacked seasoning and flavor even though I get it medium rare. It seemed over cooked and lacking. This place isn't a steakhouse but for the price I expected a lot better for the steak even with the wine sauce it didn't taste very good. Lobster Pot Pie: 10/10 Absolutely delicious and filling! Creamy yet not too rich and a hint of spice with a seafood flavor and creole elements. Branzino: 10/10 Really good! The sauce and all the elements go together soo well! Pear Panna Cotta: 8/10 This is my favorite dessert so I'm very critical of it, but it was pretty good still. The sorbet is amazing and the Panna cotta is light and fluffy. A little lacking in flavor and texture for the Panna cotta but still would recommend it for sure! read more
1 year ago
Blu Bayou Dinner Series featuring Chef Sarah Grueneberg The parade of dishes was an interesting journey through Italian cuisine a la Chef Grueneberg. My favorite dish of the night was the aglio e olio. My foodie friend said the meatballs were her favorite. However, to he honest, the rest of the dishes, were not memorable. We enjoyed them at the time, but when friends asked about the meal in the days that followed, I could only recall the pasta, and my friend only mentioned the meatballs. The dessert was delicious. Service was warm and wonderful throughout the evening, and the restaurant, itself offered attractive lighting in decor that is tasteful and comfortable, stylish yet unfussy. read more
Amazing food. I got the crispsy duck, crudos, beef and a dessert I think the duck is one of the best duck I've had and I'd totally go back again read more
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2 years ago
This was honestly the fanciest restaurant I've ever been to and it was one of the coolest experiences ever. All the food was fabulous and it was so fun hearing the chef communicate with his team. We had baked Alaska for dessert and I could eat that every day for the rest of my life and die happy. Truly amazing. The ambiance was so romantic and everyone was dressed to the nines. Perfect place for a special date night or celebration!! read more
7 months ago
Easily one of my top restaurants in Houston. Service is impeccable. Prices are not on menus so note that. This is my go to nice dinner spot. Food is incredible and is a top tier establishment read more
7 months ago
Bludorn is a Houston gem. You can valet out front or park in the back parking lot. We recently went for restaurant week and it was delicious. Bread service- yes. So fresh & salted butter. Crab fries were a special- they were cleaned claws with a delicious dipping sauce. You should always try the soup here- cold corn soup was very tasty. Salad was average. The salmon and pork loin were both cooked perfectly and amazing. Cheesy polenta was some of the best I've had. The pavlova was a cloud of perfection. I will definitely be back. read more
3 months ago
We really wanted to like this place. We live close and heard the food was good and happy hour were a great place to just hangout and have a drink. She ordered the margarita to start, it came in a whiskey glass with a whiskey cube that basically took up 85% of the glass. I told her you probably got about 1.5oz to maybe 2oz margarita pour lol She ordered the steak and asked for it medium and it came out medium rare (more on the rare side) but the outside was tough like jerky. We were going to ask for another one but looked at the kitchen and there were 5 staff members just messing around back there and decided it wasn't worth it. The twice cooked potatoes that came with the steak was hard and dry. I ordered the burger medium rare and it came out well done with no pink at all. The service ok. We ordered a couple different types of oysters and the carrot soup. The guy who brought us the oysters couldn't really explain what it was, he basically said blah blah vinegar and the other one was blah blah lemongrass. We wanted dessert but after that dinner we said we'll pass lol.. the best part was the carrot soup which tasted like a squash bisque with crab inside. read more
3 months ago
Service was top-notch if you're looking to splurge a little bit and have a very good meal I would definitely recommend this place. My fiancé recommended this place from her Instagram post that she saw in addition American Express also rated this place top-notch extremely fancy but it's totally worth the money. Everything from service to atmosphere to the food was very well put together and tasted delicious. If you're not worried about cost, I would definitely recommend this place by far. The best restaurant that I've been to in Texas. read more
Let me start with some parking logistics to make the beginning of your night easier .... Choose to valet in front of the restaurant on Taft or, turn onto Rhodes Place, the street directly behind Taft, and park in the small parking area behind Bludorn. Onto the bar.... you want to arrive before your reservation for plenty of time to order a drink with Eric at the bar. This bar tender's enthusiasm, knowledge, and craft is absolutely going to make your night! The Dilettante Julep is the most fantastic flavor profile! It starts as one flavor as you first sip but changes as the drink slowly rolls down your tongue. Trust me- ask Eric to make this cocktail for you and you'll wish you had sipped it before! Now the food.... Everything is scrumptious Well thought out menu with local sourcing and creative recipes. Loved everything we tried. The short rib ravioli, yummmm. Everything we tried was freshly cooked, fantastic aroma and flavor. I added some photos but truly- all was great. Bring your date, your family, or Client... it's that kind of neighborhood restaurant. And although i didn't try the Oysters; those around me that did made several comments they were fantastic! read more
Why did it take me so long to come here?! The hype is real when it comes to Bludorn. With Michelin finally coming to Houston, I really believe Bludorn deserves a Michelin star. The food is well executed, the ambiance is classy here without being pretentious, and the service was top notch. Walking in, you can tell this restaurant is very refined down to the little details. There's a beautiful bar on 1 side and the main dining room on the other. We had a reservation for 2 right at 5pm when they opened so that we would make Dear Evan Hansen, the musical, on time at the nearby Theater Under the Stars. I forget the exact name of the cocktail, but the mango lassi inspired cocktail was phenomenal! They clarified it so it comes out clear which is really cool. For food, we split 1 HRW dinner set and 1 of their famous lobster pot pies. Every. Single. Bite. Was. Fantastic! I can see why there's a "cult" following for this lobster pot pie, the lime crème fraîche stirred in tableside really elevates this dish. And you can't go wrong with their HRW menu, it's such a great deal for this high quality food. That salmon is probably my favorite salmon dish in Houston. Don't sleep on their Parker house rolls too!!! Seriously some of the best bread I've ever had in Houston with their herb butter. I can't stop raving about our dinner here. I will 100% be coming back soon! I can't imagine how much busier this place will get when they earn their Michelin star. Next time, I wanna ask to sit at their raw bar, their oysters and crudo looked extremely fresh. Cheers! read more
1 year ago
Such a great experience at Bludorn. I went with a large group, 7 people, for a birthday and we had a great time. The food was exciting and delicious. Our server was entertaining and kept the vibes up. Would certainly visit again and recommend it for special occasions. read more
My experience at Bludorn was incredible. Overall, it is one of the best dining experiences I have ever had and it is on my list of best Houston restaurants. The service was phenomenal and the atmosphere was excellent. It is a perfect environment for a special occasion. The menu is well curated and we enjoyed everything we got. From oysters to a burger to a short rib ravioli, everything was a hit. We have already booked our next visit here and recommended it to multiple friends. read more
This restaurant has been recommended to me by so many native Houstonians and I can see why. I would rank it among my top 3 upscale restaurants in Houston. My friends and I came here on a weekday for Houston Restaurant Week. Parking is scarce with only 4 or 5 spots in their lot and the rest is reserved for valet. Alternatively, you can find street parking on Taft Street. The service we received was commendable. Our servers were knowledgeable on the menu, provided great recommendations, and frequently checked in on us throughout the dinner service. The simplest gestures like folding our napkins while we got up to use the restroom left an impression on me and showed me their attention to detail. As for the food, we had so many great dishes, several of which were complementary such as the arancini bites and the rolls. The rolls were to die for especially with the her butter. I ordered the Lil' Lassi which was a refreshing and subtly sweet gin-based cocktail. Apart from HRW, we also tried a half portion of the short rib ravioli. This was one of my favorite dishes of the night. The HRW menu was three courses for $55. I ordered the chilled corn soup, Scottish salmon, and chocolate cake. I personally didn't care for the soup. The Scottish salmon was tender and I've never had such crispy salmon skin. The chocolate cake wasn't too sweet and it paired well with the salted caramel ice cream. It was a great finale to the meal but I was way too full to finish. I can't believe it took me this long to dine here but I'll definitely be back. read more
We were extremely impressed with this restaurant. Parking was a little difficult and the free parking that they had was full so we had to park down the street. We had a reservation and they did make us wait a little bit of time which was kind of weird, but it was OK as we were just observing the bar area and seeing some plates come out. The restaurant is really nicely decorated. The vibes are high-end, but also casual. It doesn't feel stuffy. There's music playing, and you can hear the cooks and the chef which was really neat. We got to sit right by the kitchen and see all the plates come out. I really liked the visibility of the kitchen. The restaurant itself was a little loud with music playing in the background, so it was a little chaotic. Waiters were super friendly and helpful, and explained a lot of the menu. It was a little hard to hear them with so much noise in the space. The bathroom near the bar was really odd as the toilet was sunken into the ground. The big bathrooms in the restaurant area were beautiful and had lots of amenities. We went for Houston restaurant weeks but once we started seeing food come out we decided to order off the regular menu as the prices were fairly reasonable. We started with a split Kale Caesar salad. It was absolutely delicious. We were really happy that they were able to split it for us. That was very nice of them. Then for entrées, I got the hanger steak with a twice baked potato and Bernaise sauce and my husband got the hamburger with potato wedges. The potato wedges came with garlic aïoli, and they were by far the best potato wedges I have ever had in my life. We ended with dessert, which was also one of the best desserts I've ever had. It was like a Dubai chocolate brownie sundae with strawberry Jam and meringue, and it went really well with our dessert wine of Ruby Port. My husband also tried the coffee, which was really good. Overall, the pacing was great. The food was spectacular. The service was exceptional. We definitely really liked this restaurant. Suggestions would be to have it be a little less loud with maybe less music. And to have more parking available for clients. read more
8 months ago
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807 Taft St
Houston, TX 77019
Fourth Ward, Midtown, Montrose
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(713) 999-0146
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Is there a dress code?
Nicer smart casual. I didn't see them turn guys away for not having a jacket, but I wouldn't just show up in a tshirt and jeans.
What part of Houston is this Bludorn?
Can you sit at the bar without a reservation?
Yes, but sometimes they do have bad reservations and it’s first come, first serve. It’s usually pretty busy during evenings/weekends. They do have standing room though.
Can you order dinner items during brunch hour's?
You cannot order dinner during brunch! I tried, no uni pasta for brunch! Brunch only menu
Is this place kid friendly?
We took our 6 yr old for Brunch he liked the pancakes and I saw more kids so I think brunch is ok for them.
Can we order the truffle spaghetti even if it's not on the menu currently?
Well if truffle is NOT in season, that dish is just simply spaghetti right? Unlike others, Bludorn serve fresh shaved truffle, not truffle oil. With that said, you can't order something that the truffle is not in season.… Read more
Vegetarian friendly? One review says yes, others say no...
It is vegan/vegetarian friendly. Simply alert the restaurant before hand of your dietary preferences and they will ensure you are taken care of.… Read more
I see they have a patio dining option. About how many tables can they seat in this area?
I would say about 10-12 tables.
Do they offer takeout?
What is the price range like, I didn't see prices on their menu?
I agree $$$. There's a menu with prices in the photo section to give you an idea.
Are there any gluten free options?
I believe several of the appetizers, desserts, and seafood options are gluten-free.
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