3.5 ~ Service was great, the experience of eating here was memorable, amongst live piano music, nicely dressed patrons and retro interior definitely adds to an overall positive impression. For such a big restaurant it's nice to see that the details were not lost. Great for groups or smaller parties alike. The oysters were probably my favorite, followed by the trout which was perfection. Some dishes not too memorable. This meal lost a bit of impact for me because two of our dishes tasted a bit stale, moulles and the pate. Otherwise, a nice bustling place to dine and enjoy the ambiance. read more

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I am quite pleased with this place! It's a good French restaurant. You can find free parking in the garage behind the restaurant if you don't want to do $10 valet. The service is amazing here - servers told us all the recommendations and can describe how they cook each dish. The place is nicely decorated - good for special occasions like birthdays and corporate team dinners. You first get complementary bread and butter - they're so good especially the salted butter. We got the streak tartare, burgundy escargots, buncatini & claims, and duck two ways. They're all so good and highly recommend!! read more

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We were a party of 5. We ordered drinks , appetizers then the main entries. The food quality is Ok, the appetizers were very small. Thank god we ordered three appetizers and gumbos. Except for the gumbo, the food was bland. Entries are very small too. Parking is limited so we paid for valet. Went to the bathroom. You literally have to fight the crowd to get through to go to the bathroom. The jammed tables all over up against each other. Overall, the food was ok, service was good, but very pricey. All is à la carte. read more

Came here for a Valentine's Day dinner and absolutely adore the set up of the restaurant! The service was really great and The interior had a great vibe for a date night. We started off with the deviled eggs, which were absolutely delicious. It was tangy, but not too salty and had a nice small dollop of caviar at the top. The two entrées we chose were the lamb and the duck two ways. The lamb was great but a little Salty. I really enjoyed my duck which was cooked perfectly!! Will definitely be back to try their other dishes! read more

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Still good after all these years Ample indoor and outdoor dining Music is super loud inside but reasonable on the patio and it's great to people watch and see the fancy cars come to the valet Drinks are great Good is good and portions are bigger than expected Service is helpful Highly recommended! read more

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The hospitality was top-notch the food was nice and fresh the truffles on the pasta dish was amazing and we also tried a squid dish that had a vegan friendly flour and cheese.The hospitality was top-notch, and the food was really good and fresh. The truffle on the pasta dish "Pasta got spoiled children"! Was absolutely amazing. We also tried a squid dish that used a vegan-friendly flour and cheese for a fried, crispy texture, soft in the middle.So we went with the lunch prefix menu. I had the cold starter, and my girlfriend had the double-egg option. For dessert, she had the crème brûlée, and I had the affogato. read more

I've been meaning to scratch this place off my list and happy I finally did. Came in for lunch and every part was amazing. The service was great as the drinks were always topped off and we never had to look for anyone. They did a great job of being attentive while not being annoying. I decided to go with their prefix lunch menu. I chose the devil eggs as the starter. Hands down the best devil eggs I've ever had, maybe it was the little dab of caviar on top. For my main dish I picked the chicken. That was the only description on the menu "chicken". The sauce it was served in was well balanced with onions, artichokes, and potatoes. The chicken itself was very tender and paired well with the sauce. For dessert, I picked a crème brûlée. No complaints as it was prepared just right. The perfect amount of sweetness to end the meal. All this for only $35! read more

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This is definitely a great place. If you're looking for a nice restaurant for date night, girls night, or a business lunch. I came here once for date night and another time for a girls night and I truly enjoyed my experience both times. The food was amazing and a few notable dishes was the steak tartare, the scallops, & the bucatini & clams. The server made sure that the table always had bread and butter and also gave us some to take home. Definitely will be back! read more

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Brasserie 19 never misses. The fried oysters with the creamed spinach? Absolutely awesome. Perfectly crisp on the outside, tender inside, and paired with that rich, velvety spinach it's the kind of appetizer you think about the next day. The salmon was cooked beautifully, but that yogurt sauce took it to another level. Creamy, tangy, and perfectly balanced it elevated the entire dish and made every bite better than the last. And the beef cheek with mashed potatoes and fresh herbs? Freaking outstanding. Melt-in-your-mouth tender, deeply flavorful, and paired with mashed potatoes that were smooth, buttery, and comforting in the best way. Between the food, the atmosphere, and the consistent execution, Brasserie 19 continues to deliver a top-tier dining experience. Definitely a spot that stays in rotation. read more

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The ambiance and service were nice as it was all decorated for the holidays which I loved. Our server was also very attentive and did an excellent job. While visiting, we ordered a bottle of wine and a variety of menu items. The French Onion Soup, Bucatini & Clams, duck duo and octopus were all great and had something different about them which made it fun to try. For the petit plateaux, the oysters were great but I did t love the items on top as they had a sauce or marinated which took away from the natural flavors. I felt the marinade was a bit too sharp with either citrus or vinegar and wouldn't recommend that unfortunately. All in all, the food and experience were very good and I'd happily go back read more

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I would give this place a 3.5 out of 5 stars. Why? Let me tell you. Let's discuss the pros. Food: The food itself tasted good. My husband and I shared a half dozen oysters (all from MA). We ordered their special, the Chilean sea bass w/ lobster sauce, he said that was really good. I got the appetizer octopus and a side of mashed potatoes because I wasn't too hungry. Both dishes were delicious. The oysters were quite tasty too. Service: quick, attentive, server. No complaints here! Ambiance: it was quite busy since we came on NYE. There was a screaming baby next to us but that's not why I deducted points. The place was filled with balloons and it was very well decorated. Now the cons. Food: the portions were tiny. It was $56 for the Chilean sea bass and my husband finished it in 3 bites. Thank goodness for the mashed potatoes to help fill us up. I guess we should have known since it was French, but the price to portion ratio was waaaay off. The flavor was there, but it wasn't matching. Also, there was no side to pair with the sea bass and it was just the fish and sauce. I asked the server about the octopus and she said it was a decent size to share but I only got 3 pieces of 3-inch octopus legs. I paid $26 here I believe. I've gotten octopus at other places for $26 and it was a filling size, but this was quite small. Overall, we spent a total of $150 and some change with tax and tip included - so it is pretty pricey for the amount of food that we had. Ambiance: yes, it was cozy and vibey. But it was very crowded because the chairs were big and it was hard for my husband and I to go to and from the restroom to our table. We would ask other guests to move their chairs bc we wouldn't fit. And if there were no guests, we would just move the chairs. Now, my husband and I are quite small so if you're bigger than us, you'd probably struggle to find room to walk. It felt like a hazard when servers are bringing food to each table. But - it's worked out for them so far! Would we go back again? Probably not. It's not for me nor is it my vibe. But if you're looking for a moody date night spot with French food, this is probably for you. read more

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Had the Prix Fixe Tour de Italy menu. Our server recommended the stuffed pepper Arrosto and Lasagna Rotolo. He was spot on. We also tried the Chicken Marsala and it was good. But the two recommendations were amazing delicious. It's what you expect when you order from a nice restaurant. Flavors exploded in my mouth. Familiar tasting, yet new. Perfectly seasoned. The rest of the meal was okay. But I want to go back to experience the pepper and lasagna again. The dessert was nice, but not a lot of flavor. Loved that the meringue was dolloped all across the top. Cake was more like a tres leche without any sweet milk cream. Would have loved more of a vanilla bean or lemon flavor. The yellowfin tuna tartar was okay. The sauce made it tasty. Without sauce not impactful. Service was good. Surprised how busy they were late on a Sunday night. Luckily they don't rush you out at closing. Our service was great. Will definitely be back. read more

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Came here for a Sunday brunch and I can see why it is a favorite - B19 is not just about the food, its about the ambiance. Wish the weather had cooperated so we could have used the beautiful patio for people watching, so will have to come back for that. Lots of great options on their menu for brunch on top of their standard menu. We had their deviled eggs to start and then I had their French onion grilled chicken sandwich. Can't do brunch properly without a cocktail, and their Empress 75 was perfect. Staff was friendly and attentive throughout. Great service. Parking - valet, paid surface lot, or free in the parking garage read more

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I ate here one evening with some work colleagues with a reservation. The parking lot was very busy and it took a while to find a parking spot. I ordered the half hen, truffle fries and asparagus. All three were good. The group shared dessert: creme brulee, Riz Au Lait (butterscotch mousse), and Lemon Almond Pound Cake. All three were good but the rice served under the butterscotch mousse was not for me. The service was good and dining was in close quarters with other patrons. Ambiance was nice but since quarters were so close, we could hear the next table's conversation louder than our own table. Food drinks and dessert were solid. Price point was fair. Four and a half stars! read more

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Came to Brasserie 19 for lunch and left impressed. I ordered a virgin mojito, Caesar salad, and a side of fries. Everything was fresh and flavorful with generous portions. The service was excellent from start to finish and the staff was friendly and attentive without ever making me feel rushed. The space has a classic French brasserie vibe with a bright and lively atmosphere that works well for a mid day meal or an upscale dinner. Valet parking is available right out front, which makes getting in and out easy. This was my first visit and it definitely will not be my last. I am looking forward to coming back to explore more of the menu. read more

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The service here is absolutely top tier. everyone is always very pleasant and welcoming. The food is consistently good. I love the French onion soup and the burger, the Caesar salad is a good, and the chicken sandwich never disappoints. The steak and salmon are also amazing. (I may or may not have been here more than a few times.) Their spicy margarita is excellent, and I've heard nothing but good things about the espresso martini. It does get busy, but the service and quality of the food never seem to slip. Overall, a fantastic spot I'm always happy to come back to. read more

Brasserie 19 - Chicken Sandwich - French Near Me - Houston, Texas

we came to dinner on a sunday nite and restaurant was packed we started off with Le Grand Dix-Neuf Plateaux (4-5 persons) $180 that came with oysters, lobster, tuna tartare, shrimp, crab claws, served chilled. I would highly recommend for a small group. then we had: BUCANTINI & CLAMS: served with uni butter, smoked trout roe, cured black garlic. So delicious and creamy SCALLOPS: butternut squash purée, ham brodo, pickled garlic. TEXAS WAGYU TOMAHAWk (100/10) and served with mashed potatoes, asparagus and chimichuri. Just the best ever! Very christmassy vibe, fast service. Plenty of parking (free) in the garage. read more

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We visited the day after Valentine's Day and enjoyed a lively, upbeat atmosphere thanks to a Galentine's Brunc h gathering taking place during our visit. Despite the crowd, the experience was smooth and enjoyable. Antonio provided excellent service. He was attentive, friendly, and helped make the meal feel relaxed rather than rushed. Our table ordered the Beef Bourguignon, salmon, crispy Gulf oysters, and Brussels sprouts. Each dish was well prepared and flavorful, with the oysters and Brussels sprouts standing out as favorites for their crisp texture and seasoning. The Champs De Fraises, featured as a special cocktail for Galentine's Brunch, was a highlight. It was refreshing, well balanced, and a perfect complement to the meal. Overall, the vibrant atmosphere, strong service, and quality dishes made for a very enjoyable visit. read more

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This place was packed on a NYE lunch. The highlight was the lamb sirloin; perfectly cooked, seasoned, and complemented by the butternut squash puree, highlighting seasonal flavors. The deviled egg (not pictured) and mashed potato thingy were just okay. It also took almost 40 minutes for the sirloin to come out, so the timing was not great. Also, no bread for a French place is crazy :o read more

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I have not been to this restaurant for about a year, but every time I go, I really love it. The food is French/California the service is unbelievable and the people watching is wonderful. It's light and bright and beautiful inside and the people are beautiful too. I highly recommend this restaurant. I always get the Frisée salad. is so wonderful everything there is great definitely a place to go and you can dress up nicely too. read more

I came in today with my friends and was warmly greeted by Charles. The atmosphere was relaxing and intimate and the food was superb!!! The bartenders were so attentive and I felt to well taken care of. I really enjoyed every moment of it. It made my evening read more

Brasserie 19 - Me and a Drink - French Near Me - Houston, Texas

I would recommend getting reservations, it was very packed however the host was able to sit us within 5 minutes. The ambiance is very pretty and classy. We ordered the grilled salmon kale salad and the seafood croissant everything was amazing! It was my first time going and I can't wait to go again!! read more

We love the vibes both inside and outside here. Servers were friendly and checked in on us frequently. Food was all solid but nothing stood out. We have heard such amazing things I had hoped for some more uniqueness to the dishes. read more

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Perfect date night spot. We went on a Saturday night around 8pm. We were seated toward the back which actually was perfect for people watching lol, which was very entertaining. The bar was full and the vibe was loud and lively. If you want a quieter experience try going during the week. We ordered the lamb cooked (medium), steak and fries, and deviled eggs. The lamb was fatty but flavorful, the steak was just ok and the deviled eggs were good. Service was excellent and the manager came by the table to check on us, which was a pleasant experience. Very fun space with plenty of seating and great energy. Prices ranges from $20-$50. read more

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Brasserie 19 is part of the Chase Sapphire Reserve Restaurant Program otherwise I wouldn't frequent here. I think the restaurant and menu is probably one of the easiest picks in the program since parking is easy and you have something for everyone on the menu. Typically its very busy here, and depending when you go you may or may not need reservations. The times I have gone, its been extremely noisy esp with the bar crowd who look like regulars. It's really something watching the older guys work their way down the bar meeting every female end to end. The tables and seating is quite close together. The staff comes off like you typically see in high end hotels where you cant tell if they are being nice or somehow know you don't belong here. I like the food, although I wouldn't say its better than cheaper French restaurants. Its a nice area, very walkable, and its good thats its part of the CSR collection. The bar crowd gets a little out of control though and its noisy so if you are wanting a quite intimate dining experience this is not the place. To me this is more of where you go to see and be seen and everything else comes second. I wouldn't come other than for Chase Dining. read more

Brasserie 19 - This is terrible don't order it - French Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've been to Brasserie 19 twice now, on a whim with friends, and it has not disappointed. The first time it was a Sunday and we caught the end of their brunch which included a DJ so the vibe was great. There are also a lot of options on their menu. Most recently I went on a Saturday night the place was full and lively similar to Sunday brunch. The weight staff was helpful and attentive. Everything I ate tasted really good and my friends said the same. The trout was amazing and I loved the steak tartare! read more

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Brasserie 19 did not disappoint. Fresh ingredients, beautiful dishes, attentive service, and a lively atmosphere. Definitely a spot worth revisiting. read more

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Good food especially dover sole and beef bourginone Excellent service. Prices fair for quality and portions read more

Food was ok. Excellent service. Busy but casual to nice ambiance, low lighting. Got the fried oysters and shrimp cocktail for appetizers--both excellent I got the filet mignon--it was not a a good cut of meat at all, was quite disappointed to have such a subpar piece of meat at a restaurant with a good reputation. I did not enjoy it. Friend got the sole, which was delicious--i regretted my choice! I would maybe go again, but would never order the filet--no excuse for such a poor cut of meat--which is why I'm giving it a 3 read more

Brasserie 19 - French Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great ambiance with a packed see-and-be-scene crowd. Broad French menu, fairly priced wines. The food is a solid C across the board. The place pumps out volume French cuisine that misses the mark on execution. Our experience was slimy octopus, unsalted and overcooked duck, burnt Brussels sprouts, butter-drowned pasta, mussel broth light on the wine and salt. read more

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I was disappointed by my experience with this restaurant's approach to vegan dining. Before making a reservation, I called to ask what vegan options were available. The person who answered the phone told me that the only thing they could offer was a plate of vegetables. When I explained that vegan and vegetarian diners generally don't want to pay for a dinner out just to eat a plain plate of vegetables, and suggested that the restaurant consider adding a few thoughtful plant-based options in the future, the person abruptly hung up on me. I understand that not every restaurant caters to every dietary preference, but basic courtesy and customer service should still apply. With the growing number of vegan and vegetarian diners, it's disappointing to see so little effort made to accommodate them, and even more disappointing to be treated dismissively for providing constructive feedback especially in a part of town that is typically so inclusive. Also what shameful places still serves Foie Gras?! This place. read more

I got the streak frites, I've never seen such a tiny steak and portion of potatoes. I'm literally going to have to walk across the street to Hudson House to get a real meal now and eat all over again. read more

This place is so loud, it's not fun at all. You can't converse when there's people yelling , standing with their butts in your face and someone even taking their dog thru the restaurant, how is that sanitary?? It's a no for me Als my boyfriend just came back and told me a staff member peeked at him over the bathroom stall AFTER SOMEONE ELSE TOOD HIM THE STALL WAS IN USE. And the staff member didn't even have to use the stall!! Like WTF type of chomos work here read more

This place is great and has a nice clean South Beach all white Miami feel! The waiters and front host are on it and sooo nice. They have a reasonably priced brunch menu and a kids meal. Mimosas and other alcoholic drinks are from 10 to 15 dollars. All of the food was soooo good! The only downfall was the extra hundred added to the bill with 20% gratuity and tax and the no split bill policy. Yes, I do belive we had great service but 70$ tip for an hour eating out is a little steep. If bills could be split the tip wouldn't seem as much...maybe. Would come back for a date night. read more

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Just a quick pop in for some brunch and a glass of wine. Went with the Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label. $25 bucks a glass in this area is a win in my book. I did end up doing a whole bottle so it would have been better to just buy the bottle. But ya know how that goes. B19 is a staple of River Oaks. With the bounce in and bounce out I did not get a chance to really gather too many details. I will for sure go back and dine in for dinner and will post a more robust review. read more

Brasserie 19 - Veuve Yellow Label - French Near Me - Houston, Texas

This restaurant reminds me of France. My friends love the bread, and I love the escargot. So it's pretty clear the food is 10/10. Servers are nice and enjoy welcoming you. And the ambiance is very nice with table cloths colored white and dim lighting. This restaurant has to be a top tier restaurant in Houston. Now go here now!! read more

I took zero pictures of this place. It's a little frou frou but the other mom friends picked it so I went along. I honestly wasn't super impressed with the food. The best item was the fried oyster deviled eggs. The cheese with the pepper jelly was meh. The truffle fries were okay but small. I didn't even try the salad because it had frisée and I am not a fan. Overall a really nice looking place and excellent wait staff but the food just didn't hit the spot. read more

Let me start by saying all of the meals at Brasserie 19 are excellent! Chef Michael Hoffman is the Best of the Best. I am writing because tonight he out did himself. I had the "Milk Braised Rabbit", tonight a la carte. It was served with swiss chard gratin and caper relish and it was extraordinary. I can't praise it enough. The flavor the tenderness of the rabbit meat and swiss chard gratin and caper relish added to an exceptional meal. I paired it with a glass of Far Niente Chardonnay. For Dessert I had "Vanilla Bean Creme Bru'lee' Moreover, as always, the exceptional service is the standard. I normally eat at the bar, so I have to give their Bartenders Lucio, Chris, Walter, Elisa and my man Sidney plenty of Kudos for exceptional service and just all-around class. Stop in, the Proprietor is Charles Clark and the staff including Erica, Dan, Devyani and take time to visit with Sandi the wine manager. If you have guest in town, or a special occasion please take them Brasserie 19 and have a first-class meal. Keith Guillory read more

One of my favs in River Oaks for top-notch dining! Their caesar is a must, the drinks always on point. While I don't usually sit at the bar, the B19 atmosphere is cozy and vibrant, creating the perfect setting for a relaxed meal. Service is consistently stellar, attentive and pro pro. read more

The food is excellent from the appetizers to desserts! Service was helpful and attentive to us usually sit at the bar but the restaurant is very spacious plenty of seating options! read more

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