ChopnBlok was my favorite restaurant in Houston. I had never had West African cuisine before so I…read morewent in with no expectations and a curious mind. When we told the waitress we had never tried their cuisine she sent us a sample tray for free, featuring their different rices and sauce. From there she helped us choose and customize what we wanted. Dishes came and it was absolutely delicious. We ate till we couldn't and then ate a little more. It does get pretty busy and the exterior wasn't terribly comfortable so make sure to get a reservation for the inside. But this is a must go if you're around.

ChopnBlok was a really nice experience! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and seasoned well. You can…read moredefinitely tell they put a lot of thought into the dishes and how the different flavors come together. The drink was the perfect frozen addition and paired really well with the food! The portions were good, the atmosphere was a whole vibe, and the service made the experience even better. Overall, everything was good and I'm glad I got to experience some West African-inspired food with a modern twist!

When you're stuck in town but want to feel like you're in a tropical destination, The Toasted…read moreCoconut is where you need to come. The team behind the popular restaurant Nobie's opened up this tiki inspired restaurant. Tiki bars happen to be one of my favorite varieties of bars so I was more than excited to finally check it off my list. I had recently seen them on the Food Network as well. They share a lot with another popular dining spot so parking can be a little difficult in their lot. You can find street parking or park across the street in an overflow lot. Customer service was great from start to finish. We had just ate next door and our intentions were to come in here just for cocktails, but I couldn't leave without trying some of the popular items. I wanted the most tropical drink I could find on the menu so I started off with the Blue Hawaiian. I saw fire on the description so my extra self needed to have it. I'm a big rum guy so this drink was right up my alley and very boozy with two types of rum. It was very coconut forward with pineapple being the secondary flavor. One was enough for me to feel just right. Since we had just ate, we decided to share the World Famous Cheeseburger. This was a great burger. I don't know if they were going for the smash effect, but it had smash burger characteristics. It had all my favorite things that are musts on a burger like American cheese and red onions. It also had a very nice chili aioli that added great flavor to the burger. I came on another stop for a drink visit shortly after and tried the pork dumplings and popcorn chicken. These were also very good. If I lived in the area, this place would easily be a place I would frequent often. I will most definitely be back!

Passed by this place multiple times and finally decided to stop in for drinks and appetizers…read more The ambience grabs your attention just walking into the restaurant they have string lights along the walkway and low amber lights as you go inside. They have an outdoor eating area, a bar area, and seating in the very back. It's very spacious, comfortable, and intimate. The theme of the restaurant is seen all over from the moment you enter, to the music, the menu and the restroom. They paid close attention to detail with decorating. We had an amazing server, delicious drinks (a must try), and ok food. We ordered four drinks the painkilla, vamos à la playa, captains grog, and the Hemingway daiquiri. All were great drinks and we loved how they give you flavor characteristics of the drinks on the menu. The appetizers that we ordered were the sweet and sour cauliflower and the pork dumplings, which is why I gave this place four stars. The presentation of both appetizers were excellent. However, the pork dumplings were disappointing. They came with only six dumplings for $17, were served cold, and are very bland. In my opinion, they weren't worth the price. On the other hand, the sweet and sour cauliflower was our favorite and is definitely a must-try.

The food is fresh and delicious! This is my go to when I want to wear my casual clothes but eat…read moreexceptional food! It's really a must-try place in Houston!

Came here to eat something healthy. I was expecting it to be a salad bar type of restaurant. The…read moreinterior was huge and lots of seating inside and outside. To my surprise, they have a large menu with lots of options. The service was super friendly and our food came out quick. The food was delicious as well. No complaints !

I came here with my cousin for HRW and we had such a great experience! Le Jardinier is located…read moreinside the MFAH which makes the setting feel extra special. Parking is most convenient in the museum garage and the restaurant validates it. We had a reservation for Sunday night around 8 pm and it was surprisingly quiet...probably because it was a later dinner. The HRW menu was $55 for three courses. I started with the hamachi crudo which was light and fresh. It The passion fruit and peaches and I loveee a raw fish + fruit combo. It was so good! For my entree, I ordered the chicken. I rarely order chicken at restaurants, so I was a little skeptical but it did not disappoint. It was perfectly cooked, juicy, and not dry at all. It came with cashews and chili crunch on top which added the perfect texture and flavor. I loved how they elevated a simple dish. For dessert, I chose Le Fraisier, a vanilla Chantilly sponge cake and it was easily my favorite course. Not only was it delicious, but it was absolutely stunning!!! almost didn't want to eat it because it was so pretty! The service was also amazing. Our waiterRuben was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and took the time to make conversation with us. Every staff member who stopped by was equally knowledgeable about the food and the wines we ordered which is always appreciated when visiting somewhere for the first time. Overall, I was extremely impressed by the food, atmosphere, and service. It definitely lived up to its MICHELIN star status. Tens across the board!!!

Fabulous... Service…read morewas so nice, greeted as we walked in. Escorted to our table when it was ready. After being seated the wait staff brought a purse chair and asked what type of water we preferred. Since it was our first time, they gave us a brief history of the restaurant and explained the menu. We were given time to review the menu and then they returned to take our order. Even inquired about food allergies. We were checked on regularly and we even had the crumbs swept from the table. Also like that each dish was announced and described when it arrived at the table. The Food We order from the HRW menu and added some starters. I am only rating the items I actually tasted. Bread service - 10/10 - nice crispy crust and soft pillowy inside. Deviled eggs 8/10 - good texture but a little too acidic for me Tuna tartare 9/10 - avocado mousse, toasted black pain de mie. good combination of flavors and textures Octopus Carpaccio 10/10 - was Devine- super tender and full of flavor it tasted like summer on a plate. Brazino - 9/10 -zucchini noodles, sauce vierge, castelvetrano olive. Crispy skin and flaky meat good seasoning, zucchini, Capers and olives added a nice brininess. Vegan Ice cream 10/10 - Pistachio, Coffee and dark chocolate - creamy and delicious Good place for dates, celebration meals and ladies outing. Parking - there is valet and validated garage parking

Came across this hidden gem from a food review. I didn't know there was a hotel in Montrose. So we…read moredecided to try out the restaurant for brunch. The atmosphere was laid back and the ambiance was very conducive for a great date spot. The service was impeccable. Never had to wait on anything and the food came out in a timely manner. The food was just like the reviewer had said: the pancakes were delicious and had a lemony taste to them, bacon was just like I like it, crisp but firm with a smoky flavor, roasted potatoes were firm and roasted to perfection and the added sea salt gave them that just right taste that lingers with you, but the star of the show was the Scallion biscuits. They were done to perfection from the texture to the taste and when you added your jam and butter to them, everything went to another dimension. Definitely will be one of my new brunch spots.

Found out couple days ago that they also have HRW and they serve pate on the menu. I love Pate a…read morelot so I told my friend we have to go there today since this is the last week. 1st impression was the hostess at the podium didn't look friendly at all. She looked so grouchy. Could be she has a bad day but it sure affected toward the customers. After sat down and went thru the menu for 10min we decided to order. And super disappointed that pate is not available . The server told us they are making the pate now. Really at 12pm when lunch is served??? No substitution offered beside the 2 existing options were salad and cold soup. Which I don't like any. The server should have notified the customers when they lay down the menu. Plus the restaurant should have known that during HRW most of the customers will be ordering the HRW menu and they should have be prepared. It's quite disappointed to drive all the way there and the restaurant didn't have it

This is an exceptional dining establishment. Each time we have been here, our expectations have…read morealways been exceeded. Recently my wife planned my 67th birthday and the amazing way we were treated was second to none! From the managers, DeDe, Robert, and Sarah who served our party, I was overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and genuine hospitality. We invited several friends and colleagues and they boasted of the quality of food, the ambiance and the red carpet treatment we received. If you're looking for a top notch restaurant in Houston, consider Granger's, you will not be disappointed! By the way, this location is Benz in the museum district. Rick and Monica Nance

This place might be my favorite restaurant in the city now. The food was great, the vibe of the…read morespot was welcoming / dope and the service was on point. I've been a few times and tried a bunch of different items - the garlic bread, crab hush puppies, cowboy steak, jalapeno shooters, cowboy burger, macaroni , mushroom risotto and the frozen nutty crunch pie. All of which were excellent...the cowboy ribeye honestly might be the best steak I've ever had - super flavorful. Drinks wise - The Carajillo was also excellent and they make a great Hugo Spritz mixed with gin. Highly recommend.

Went here for my birthday and had a wonderful time! Very relaxing, classy place. Food was good and…read moreofc wine was 10/10. Overall experience was great

I still like Roots. It's truly a unique concept and one-of-a-kind in all of Houston (self-serve…read morewine tastings). However, my recent visit was just okay. It was warm and humid inside (Texas summer is mostly to blame). That said, the handful of whites that I sampled were not very chilled. Kinda defeated the purpose of getting a refreshing chenin blanc or rose. And a lot of the tasting notes were not available above the bottles. By the time my friend made her way through the tastings, she had already spent $20+. They also charge a 20% auto-grat. Not a fan of that percentage for self-serve and counter service (you have to order food at the register). We ended up going to Mimo down the street to sit at the bar, taste complimentary samples, and then order a full glass. I'll still go back to Roots but have kinda lowered my expectations of the wine selection and value. Some of the novelty has worn off. Good news is that their food is still solid: loved the mushroom toast and ricotta toast last I tried it.

The food was so delicious!!! We really enjoyed everything…read more We went there as a family my husband and my 3 kids. We ate Rob eye, tacos, Saon, burger, tallow fried sweet potato fries, we finished every bite!! We live in San Antonio but definitely will be back.

SHELBIIIII mane she was so helpful and fun…read moreEnergy unmatched Made sure we were good throughout the meal made some good suggestions and polite Down to earth vibe

I'm happy when you stick anything in a bowl over some rice. It's nice to have a more flavorful…read morevariety for this type of fast casual in lieu of Chipotle or Cava. This is basically that with Indian food. The only issue is parking in that area can be difficult, so it's not a quick in and out. We'd definitely order on DoorDash.

Amazing genuine Indian cuisine with a modern twist. Absolutely delicious. The service was…read moreexcellent, top notch! The restaurant has a great ambiance and truly a great place to bring your date, family, friends or coworkers. I am on the east side of downtown working, loooooved soooo much, I will return for sure. Thank you so much for the amazing meal. I highly recommend anyone that wants a taste of this gem.

Food is always very good Service is well..... A+++…read moreAmbiance is great ! Never to noisey Staff is awesome!!!

The food was just... bland. The fries were almost crispy and someone sprinkler red powder on them,…read more but they were flavorless. There's more flavor to be had at your favorite fast food joint. The chicken was at least very well cooked. They do state the chicken was fed a vegetarian diet, which... odd choice for an omnivore. I raise chickens. They like bugs a lot. The service was wanting. The wait staff seemed frazzled, forgetting things, half helping each other and communicating poorly between them, and they were all out of certain menu items. Unimpressed all around.