As you walk in, it's dark and had loud rap music playing that did not fit the vibe/ atmosphere…read more It looks like it could be a nice atmosphere but the music was horrible. We were also informed that they stop serving food at 9:30, so pretty much to order soon. Needless to say I was so disappointed and ready to leave. But it being so late, sucked it up. Came here for the sword fish that apparently they no longer serve as their menu had changed. After ordering, I did voice my concerns about the loud music and thankfully they changed it. I was able to enjoy my late night dinner with my husband. We ordered the Kataifi shrimp as an appetizer. They were medium sized served with a spicy tangy sauce. They were very delicious. For my main course I ordered the American red snapper which was also a unique dish as it was served on a corn husk with rice and beans. 3 whole crawfish, a corn and cold salsa verde sauce on the side of the dish. All was delicious except they should have served the salsa verde sauce warm instead of cold. It was still a delicious dish. My husband ordered the chicken fried steak which was also delicious. It was served with a side of green beans, puréed potatoes with a foie gras gravy. They have a descent drink menu. I ordered the Friendswood 75 which was a little too sweet for my liking and my husband ordered the Gin and tonic. They didn't have Sapphire so he opted for the Tanqueray. Overall, our meal was delicious and our server Sandy was nice.

Great place with wonderful service and the food is out of this world!! If you are in the area, it's…read morea must go to place.

Loved the food and the waitress efficiency, cant remember her name , but ms mary was also very…read morehelpful and sweet Will definitely return to visit them !

OOOO my goodness - my 4th of July started off with a bang when I found Red Oak Café in League City,…read moreTx!!!! The place was packed and there was a line of people waiting - I knew that was a good sign! The line moved fast and the staff were like worker bees - everybody getting the tables cleaned, people seated and orders taken with in minutes of sitting down. Mary the Manager never missed a beat - she was making it all happen and made it look effortless - with a smile on her face. Our server SAL was top notch, explained everything on the menu that I drilled him about - really painted a picture of what the items was all about, helped me with making a selection! Give that kid a Gold Star - he is my server for life at Red OAK. He took care of us with a smile and quick service, what a shining star they got when they hired him! Now for the food - mercy is all I can say - the biscuits were out of this world - flaky, fluffy and fabulous! I got the Breakfast special and everything on the plate was perfect - the bacon was nice and crisp, hash browns were golden and egg really over easy - cooked to perfection. THE Pancakes - eyes rolling back in head - the biggest, fluffy golden brown things you have every seen and the syrup came in a glass carafe that warm syrup was an extra special touch. The coffee was their own brand and the flavors were Pecan and Cinnamon, very smooth, and very hot and refilled often. Do yourself a favor and go to Red Oak Cafe in League City on Main Street and ask for Sal and get ready for a great expericence and excellent food and service! I live in Woodlands Tx and will drive 60 miles again to eat at this place!

Great service and good food. The ambiance is much like it has been for over thirty years--an old…read moretrain station eating house. If you are looking for other more modern restaurant chains, this isn't it. Local folks wanting local foods. V.C.R.

Busy Bee Café (more like Lazy Fly Diner) If you've ever…read morewondered what disappointment tastes like, come to Busy Bee Café. The name's a lie -- the only thing "busy" here is the staff avoiding eye contact. My coffee arrived lukewarm, my toast was somehow both burnt and soggy, and the "friendly atmosphere" felt about as warm as a tax audit. It's the kind of place where you start checking your watch halfway through ordering, wondering if you've fallen into a time loop. Maybe the bees left, and they just forgot to change the sign. Save yourself the trouble -- there are vending machines with more charm and better service.

The servers were nice but seemed a little inexperienced, however, they did fine in comparison to…read morehorrible servers that we had in the past. We were not expecting the food to be as good as it was because we chose this location because of its proximity to our home, the price was very reasonable and the reviews were a 3.8. Had the reviews been a 3.4 and lower we would've probably kept looking. I ordered a waffle combo and I had 2 sausage patties and 3 over medium eggs and they were able to accommodate me with sugar free syrup that was really good. My wife had the twice over (I may have the name wrong) but it was ham, 2 sausage patties, 2 over medium eggs, and toast with sliced tomatoes. Our food was amazingly delicious given the low price, the smallness of the restaurant, and the lack of a more welcoming vibe, not the service but the atmosphere. Don't get me wrong, it was chill but in a weird kind of half warming way if that makes sense. In a nutshell, I would still recommend this place and will go back. Enjoy!

Saturday breakfast with the fam brought us to the heart of Friendswood. Some of my family lives…read moreclose by so they suggested this spot which was new to me. It is located in a strip of businesses and parking plentiful even with a peak breakfast crowd. This location is one of three located south of Houston. The restaurant itself isn't very big so tables are pretty close together. They also have bar seating if you're eating solo, but no alcohol as far as I could tell. Customer service was ok. Our guy was friendly but there were things left off the order and we had to repeat requests a few times. I started off with coffee. I like that they creamer choices at the table that was also stocked really well. The menu is pretty extensive and there is something to please everyone here. They have a whole page showing they can make your eggs in every which way. They truly did cover all the bases as far as having every variety of breakfast you can think of. This place stays open until 2 so they also have a page of lunch options as well. My family got a variety of different things and not one complaint was heard. I went for something a little different called the Eagle's Nest. It's basically a scramble. It had diced ham, bacon, sausage, peppers, onions and tomatoes scrambled with eggs, hash browns and topped with cheese and white gravy. I specifically asked for sausage gravy as an upgrade but didn't get it. I wasn't about to waste food so I kept it. I think sausage gravy would have made this dish elite. The regular white gravy had to be doctored up with a little more salt and a lot more black pepper. I love a mish mash of food all in one bite so this dish was good once I added my little flair. It came with a side of your choice of bread and I went with sourdough. It was weird that they serve the bread dry and toasted and do not even offer butter unless asked. Overall, we enjoyed our meal here. The minor misses pale in comparison to the good. I would most definitely come back if in the area as this immediate stretch of 518 doesn't have alot of unique options like Pelican.

I had the barbacoa bowl and it was amazing, Alicia served my table and she was very attentive and…read morekind! The restaurant is very cozy and has a home-like feel.

Slow. Long wait. I was on the wait list, checked in and waited. Wait time said 25 - 30 minutes…read more After an hour of waiting I asked what the hold up was. I was a party of one! I was seated immediately. Make it make sense... annoyed and hangry I was told that there would be a wait for food because the kitchen was backed up. Ok. Tables that were seated after me got their food before me. I get my food and need ketchup, 3 tables including my own have a bottle of ketchup with nothing in them. I spent 2 hours of my life in a breakfast place that moved in slow motion. Food was not worth it. It was ok but not worth the time nor the cost.

Came here to check out the place and they are a great spot for happy hr because the drinks were…read morebetter than the food. We sat at one of the high tops near the bar. We had the cutest bartender and my hubby was impressed with how she made his Old-fashion. So much so, he ordered two. Ambiance is coastal themed. Cheese curds are great and they are on the happy hr menu so you can get them for $5. We ordered fish and chips & coconut shrimp w/onion rings. Our best bite was the cheese curds. Everything else was just too greasy, and underwhelming. Still, we will be back because of the bartender. Happy Hr, here we come :)

The place had nice vibes, like an ocean/surfing beach feel. There's an outdoor patio and two sides…read moreto it. I think it's a great place to grab drinks casually. The food was okay nothing really stood out. I tried the brown butter scallops, and they just tasted like oily scallops. Not too much flavor, but they were cooked nicely. I also tried their avocado tuna taco, and those were a bit weird. The flavors and texture weren't it for me. The inside was kind of mushy, but it did have a hint of yuzu sauce, which made it tolerable. Next, I tried the gumbo with cornbread, and the cornbread with the gumbo was a game changer. It definitely kicked it up a notch. The gumbo didn't have very strong flavors like other gumbos, but I still enjoyed it. Then I tried the fish and chips. The fish was cooked crispy to my liking, and the portion size was decent. However, the fries were a bit too hard and tasted a little stale. The oysters were the last thing I tried and they were pretty decent my favorite was the easy coasts ones. My only complaint with them were the shell some pieces of shell ended up in the meat portion. The service was great too and they have happy hour.

I finally stopped by the Rooster today! I did not regret it. First, the service was great -…read morefriendly and attentive. Nice ambiance with r&b music and sports channel. The food was hot and tasty. I tried the croissant sandwich, which comes with smashed-browns - nicely seasoned tater tots! I also tried the cheese grits cuz I am a grit connoisseur. I recommend the rooster and I will return.

The loaded tater tots are great! The avocado toast needs more avocado, looked like spray in…read moreavocado. Service was really good. Had mice wall design. Nothing to absorb noises so could get noisy as more customers are there. Would recommend to try.

Great, great, great experience. The bartender was super cool and knowledgeable about all of the…read morewhiskeys. As a whiskey guy, it was great to go to a place that had an extensive collection, and to have a bartender who knew his stuff. The bonus was the whiskey cake; it was the best.

Food - 4.5/5 Service - 4/5…read moreAmbiance - 3.5/5 I had only heard mixed reviews regarding this place going in, so I figured my experience was going to be the same, but it was an overall very positive one. The ambiance was nice as we walked in, and after being quickly seated next to a window, the atmosphere was nice. They did end up covering the window before we started eating, and the little bulb way above us and candle did not really provide light enough for us to eat (I get it is mood lighting, but I like seeing what I eat). The food was really solid, though. A few times I've been in the past it was all too salty, but this time around it was much better. I got the Farm Bird, and it was very juicy and had a very nice crunch. The Fish and Chips were nice and flaky, while the Pork Chop was extremely juicy and rich. The shrimp in the rigatoni was definitely oversalted, as well as the broccolini greens in the pork chop dish. The appetizers we got (Brussels Sprouts and Spinach Artichoke Dip) were both okay, though I prefer garlic bread to the chip for the dip and the sprouts were a little one note. The whiskey cake itself was very good, though I recommend only one plate for a group of 6 or less because of how rich it is, especially if you get the ice cream addition. Overall a very surprising experience, and while it carries a heavy price tag, it is absolutely a good choice if you're looking for a nicer meal out here.