This is a restaurant that I usually reserve for special occasions like birthdays anniversaries other special occasions the food is always great the service is a great so if you want to give a special dinner for a loved one or for their special occasion this would be the fairy place to take them and I think they knew they would appreciate the meal the service and the thought behind it thank you very much read more

The ambiance is really quaint. Very French! It's like a little gem you can't believe could be found in Humble of all places. Service is usually very good. Love their Béarnaise sauce. The crème brûlée is my favorite dessert there. Très bien! read more

From beginning to end we were treated with such sincerity that we felt like we needed to be nicer than we are. We watched the floor manager check to make sure the dishes were polished and spotless. He came to our table several times to ensure we were happy (even with us ordering off of the restaurant week menu). Their attention to detail was admirable. We were celebrating our 3rd anniversary and they decorated our dessert and brought us our free champagne. Everything we had was just decadent. Find some time and drive to this hidden gem, they deserve all the awards and more. read more

Had the best dining experience visiting Chez Nous. The attentiveness from the staff to the food was just amazing. Definitely recommend for a romantic quiet night. Thank you Chez Nous for the best Birthday dinner! read more

Chez Nous - My Birthday Cake lol - French Near Me - Humble, Texas

Romantic old world vibe with delectable food and drinks. You will not be disappointed Highly recommend!!

Top notch service, nice atmosphere and great food. First time here the outside will make you wonder if you are in the right place. You must have faith and go inside to enjoy a fantastic experience. Don't forget your reservation, although quite roomy inside it was pretty full on a Monday night. I started with my staple dish of traditional Caesar salad (which I would rank above average) along with the Duck Confi. I'm less experienced with French cuisine so I can only comment that it was very good and worth ordering if you like the entree. A bit pricier meal than your average fare, but it felt like a fair price given the level of service and food I received. This is not an average place. I did not have dessert, but they all looked tempting. Atmosphere was a very nice. This linen and china meal is comparable to any of the old steakhouses in town. I saw couples on date, business people in suites, but also business casuals gatherings just to enjoying themselves. Lastly the service was exceptional. A full staff of friendly and attentive people. The building is a old converted house so the elevations can be tricky in each room. A trip to the bathroom will be followed by a chorus of polite "watch your step". Bottom line, I will be taking my wife back for a great dinning experience. I look forward to my next trip. read more

A return visit to this establishment. I was not disappointed. We were a party of seven and were seated in the very cozy bar area. Each person ate something different. Everyone was extremely happy with their choice. I devoured escargot for an appetizer. Amazing for sure. My main course was canard. This comprised of a leg and sliced breast. Absolutely heaven on a plate. For desert, we shared different flavored soufflés. My personal favorite was the passion fruit. However, all were scrumptious. The staff were very attentive without being overbearing. Definitely a must visit special restaurant. read more

Great to have a French restaurant in the area. Service was attentive. Had the duck which was tasty and beautifully presented. We enjoyed for our anniversary. I recommend the place and I am very critical. read more

Haven't been here in years but sometime you must reciprocate your friends from the N driving into the city. Outstanding service; large menu selection. We had the seasonal salad and one had the goat cheese salad - all good. However, entrees were outstanding - rack of lamb, seared scallops, and grouper. Desserts were also quite good. Good wine selection - all French. Some decent choices in the $50 per btl range. A nice evening in spite of the 40-minute each way drive... read more

If you're looking for a "special" place for a special occasion, i.e. anniversary, this is it. A wonderful French restaurant in the middle of a Humble neighborhood. The quintessential Hidden Gem. Truly magnificent, French country cuisine. The roosters decorating the restaurant are good luck symbols in French kitchens, and the large rooster was carved from a tree that was struck by lightning. Make a reservation, bring lots of money, but don't miss this. read more

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This is a rare diamond in the humble area. The food is exquisite, wine is amazing, and the service is extraordinary. It is fine dining at a level that can't be found at any "big" restaurant. We opted for the tasting menu this time, but did not do the wine pairing (did that once and had to Uber home), and each course was outstanding. If you are looking for a celebratory or romantic dinner, look no further. Be prepared to spend some money, but every penny is well spent! read more

Great place for an anniversary or special occasion. 1st time there and we had a great dinner and drinks. I would say try the cocktails. 1 negative would be parking. Need more places to park. read more

Nothing is better than to have a comfortable in person experiace. If you love a more comfy yet statistically romamtic environment this place is for you! read more

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Came here for an anniversary dinner and they did not disappoint! The service goes above and beyond expectations. They are extremely polite and take the time to explain the menu and give recommendations. I ordered the bacon wrapped beef, and the meat just melts in your mouth. For desert, we had the creme brule. We practically scraped the bowl clean, it was that yummy. Were the portions big? No. But the taste and service makes up for that. I will definitely be back! read more

My family has been coming here since it opened in the 80s and for the most part, it has been consistently excellent! My parents and I came for dinner on December 23rd. All the tables and seatings were full with diners celebrating the season. The service absolutely top notch!! I haven't seen a level of service like Chez Nous in recent memory. For example, all 3 of our entrees were placed before us at the same time. That is epitome of well trained staff. There was a slight mix up about a dessert order, but it was fixed quickly and easily. The classically French food was delicious! Over the years the menu hasn't changed much but their regular items are consistently good. And the new menu offerings are good as well. My one quibble is with the check. The check came out unitemized making it impossible to see which price belonged to which item, and thereby making it impossible to see if orders were placed and charged correctly. Fix this and 5 stars! read more

This little place is like falling through a portal directly into France. The food and atmosphere are not just amazing for Humble, but amazing for the United States in general. Highly recommended. read more

After reading the reviews, this place seemed amazing and we were so excited to try it. We made reservations to celebrate a birthday and seemed a great place to do so. Once we arrived we immediately got asked "how old are y'all" by the waitress which was strange because even with the fact that we look young, usually waiters or waitresses ask to see our ID first before making any assumptions. Once we got a drink, the waitress passed by our table many times without asking once if we were ready for an appetizer or anything else. We had our reservation at 7:00 and decided it was time to leave at 7:30 once we did not receive any real service. Our family owns a restaurant so I knew never to be upset at the wait staff if they were busy or something happened out of their control, but this seemed very intentional. The managers were kind enough to ask us to stay, but the experience was enough to throw us off completely. We unfortunately were very disappointed with our experience. read more

Very friendly staff and so well trained! Bread and butter was amazing and so FRESH! Great food and service! We order 3 apps, pork belly and polenta was the best. It is on their limited spring menu. Other apps were not that great. Rack of lambs and duck was superb! Desserts are even better. This is a very warm cozy space and so romantic. It makes you feel you are actually in Paris and not in Houston! We definitely come back for a romantic date with my better half! read more

This place is outstanding. The service is white glove and very good. The food..... omg... lets talk about the food. The 5 star rating is a disservice. It should be 10 stars. I started with fois gras done so well and the sauce was so good it was like a slice of heaven with each bite. Then I had the special pork ribeye with cherry compote and sweet potato mousse. The flavors were spot on. NOT over salted, with a touch of sweetness and the potatoes were even savory and less sweet. It was entree perfection! Dessert was a passion fruit and raspberry soufflé. It was incredible. Every bite gave me vanilla and then transitioned into the passion fruit and raspberry. Meal was exquisite. Service was exemplary. So surprised a little spot outside of downtown Houston could be so fabulous. 100% better than my meal at Robouchon which cost me 6 times the amount. Thanks I will be back again and again!!!! read more

My husband and I went on a weeknight around 6pm. We didn't have a reservation and hoped to get a table since it was a weeknight and still pretty early. There were SEVERAL empty tables in the restaurant. They said they couldn't seat us because they plan for each guest to be there for 2 hours. Really???? read more

I made a online Reservation at Chez Nous for today for 2, Sept 12 at 6:00pm. entered anniversary in the event box using OpenTable. Went there, When we arrived they did not ask if we were celebrating a event or say anything about our anniversary. We assumed they did not do anything for customers anniversary. We were very disappointed. As we were leaving Told them were disappointed, the waiter said there was no note on the reservation. Then he told us of every thing they do for anniversaries, then we felt cheated. GRRW I don't know if it was Open Table systems fault or the Restaurant's fault I intend to leave a lot of stuff about this on the internet, yelp, etc. Next time I will call and talk to a "human." read more

Excellent food and terrific service and atmosphere, can't wait to return. Message to the people of East Texas- best restaurant in the state! Period read more

Chez Nous - French Near Me - Humble, Texas

This. Restaurant is the Apex of fine dining in Houston. Impeccable service and food to match. People fly into Bush Airport just to have dinner there. Call ahead for reservations. Kids are not welcome. This is truly the place to celebrate a special occasion!! read more

We didn't have a reservation and found this restaurant on yelp. It was delicious and the service team was spectacular! Nice, clean quiet atmosphere and delicious food! read more

We were just relocated to Houston from San Francisco, CA, after growing up and living there for 31 years, and on our first night here we decided to try Chez Nous. As someone who loves French Cuisine, and has eaten at many of California's premiere restaurants (and loves them); let me tell you, NOTHING CAN EVEN TOUCH CHEZ NOUS in Humble, TX. All you Texans should be throwing down 5 stars left and right, hats off to you. It was the best restaurant experience I've ever had, sorry California- I feel like I need to bump all my previous reviews down a star it was that good. The run down: service like I was some foreign ambassador Super attentive and professional- got up to use the bathroom and every member of the wait staff on the floor immediately backed up to the wall with an arm stretched out pointing the way like the parting of the Red Sea. Got to the restroom and there was some waiter holding the restroom door open for me, jeez. Food Incredible Nothing was amiss, I got the duck confit and magret- perfect. And of course it came with julienned orange rind as a garnish, why shouldn't it? Little details like that are signs that there is a lot of care that goes into how things are done there. Unbelievable. And the little Texan tributes here and there was awesome. The blue crab avocado tower was one of my favorite things; one of those "holy crap what did I just eat" kind of experiences. Scallops: phenomenal, salmon: perfect, foie gras: licked clean, escargots: delicious- even converted the non-believers. But the REAL star was the filet mignon. Thick 2 inch cut of meat that melted like butter with a cognac/peppercorn reduction. I've never had a steak that good. There are some comments here about the location. "Chez Nous" means, "at our house"- part of the experience is feeling like you've entered someone's home as their guest. You can tell that a lot of care is put into everything that happens there. All in all- it will go down as one of two of the best dining experiences of my life. Thank you Chez Nous! We'll most definitely be back. read more

If you're one of those people (like me) who rarely venture outside of the loop for eating/entertainment purposes, you'll want to make an exception for Chez Nous. Humble doesn't sound like the most glorious of restaurant locations, but this is a hidden gem! Even though the directions on the website say "turn right at the Denny's," don't be deterred. Just keep on truckin' until you get to the best French restaurant this side of the Atlantic. I first went here in high school for prom. My date, his friend, and the friend's date all worked at Taco Cabana together, and despite their penchant for fake cheese and late night burritos, decided on Chez Nous for some pre-prom vittles. The dinner was incredible, as you would expect, but prior to that my date ordered the escargot. Not knowing what an appetizer was (oh, how savvy we all were in high school!), he ordered one for each of us. That resulted in a snail eating contest between me and the other girl, and the rest is history. Memories. Fast forward to 2009: we're all a little older, wiser, and we're past the drinking age. Here are some recommendations for your foray into fine French cuisine. If it's dinner for 2 and you want some serious red meat, order the chateaubriand with bernaise sauce carved tableside. If you're a 20-something guy that's a bottomless pit (ahem...my brother...ahem!), skip the Tournedos Rossini and go straight for the flilet mignon. Don't stop there, though - make sure to order a fat slice of foie gras on top. The quail stuffed with roasted chestnut dressing is beyond. Seriously - it's beyond. It's seasonal, though, so hurry up and visit! As far as service, the only place that rivals Chez Nous is Tony's. The two could go neck-in-neck for the best service award. I couldn't even count the number of people that waited on us throughout the evening. The sommelier really knows his stuff, and he recommended an excellent Cotes du Rhone that paired perfectly with everything. Those of you that are used to the avant garde presentation of some of the newer restaurants in town, take note: this place is decidedly old-school, so you will see potatoes piped through a pastry bag. Each item on the plate is - shockingly - presented not in a stack, but as a separate entity. Although it may not draw the most hip crowd, it's certainly a golden opportunity to relish a special occasion with the people you care about most. read more

This place is definitely a hidden PRETTY gem in Humble in which is located in/near the neighborhood. You would never know that this is here after living in the area all of your life! The food was delicious, service was amazing and great for date night if you want to go fancy. True French cuisine and ambiance is very relaxing. You definitely do not feel like you are in Humble or Houston when you are dining here. read more

At first I didn't understand why there are so few Yelp reviews on a legitimate Houston institution, but then I realized that the price point is definitely a deal breaker for many. In fact, on any normal day, it would be for me too. But when my fiance and I saw the TravelZoo deal for a 5-course chef's tasting menu for 2 for just $79, I knew we were finally going to go. Let me start out by saying this is one of the most fantastic meals I've ever had in my life. Hands down. We made reservations at this quaint eatery all the way up in Humble on a Tuesday night for our second anniversary. They began by asking us if we wanted to do the wine pairing on either the $30 tier or the $55 (?) tier. Who are we kidding? As wine novices, we definitely went the cheaper route. Why bother? They also asked if we were allergic to anything. We're not. But I strongly considered saying something about a fish allergy because despite being a relatively well-rounded eater, I do NOT like fish. And I especially don't like salmon. The first course came, and it was an absolutely phenomenal goat cheese and swiss chard tarte with a pine nut and raisin relish. I don't like raisins. But I like these raisins. I liked everything about this plate--we practically licked it clean! Excellent first round wine as well. Then came the second. SALMON. Pan-seared Atlantic salmon on a bed of forbidden rice. I've never had a more perfect sear on anything, and I've certainly never had such an unfishy, typically fishy, fish. I almost licked this plate clean too, and expressed to our waiter how much I hate salmon and how exceptional the chef's salmon had been. Third course. Some kind of duck and rabbit pate terrine? I could have done without this course based on the texture and temperature, but I knew that even if it wasn't exactly "my thing" it was still objectively delicious. At this point the white wines stopped coming and we were instead being poured reds. Before they brought out our intermezzo/palate cleanser, I had to ask for them to stop bringing bread. I wanted to eat the delicious food--not the delicious bread!! And now, the entree. I've never had such a melt-in-your-mouth filet mignon. It was wrapped in applewood smoked bacon and topped with melted brie in some kind of reduction--obviously things were getting hard to remember after so many glasses of wine. There was also a fantastically cooked short stack of sweet potato medallions, asparagus, and spinach. Nothing could have been more perfect on this plate other than a less full stomach to put it in. For dessert, they brought out their Grand Marnier souffle--perfectly cooked, excellent consistency. They poked a small hole in the souffle at our table and poured in a vanilla bean cream. They were also SUPER sweet and wrote out "Joyeux 2eme Anniversaire" in chocolate ganache cursive on my plate! Plus they gave us some champagne for the occasion. (Did not need the extra alcohol, by the way.) All in all, this was a true 5 star experience. If price is an issue and they come out with another deal, SNAG ONE IMMEDIATELY! You're doing yourself a disservice if you don't. And don't be like all the other dummies who don't actually read the damn things and then get surprised when they have to pay tax and gratuity on the full amount outside of your voucher value. That arrangement is made VERY clear on all coupons! Since we spent a serious 2.5 hours feasting on her haute cuisine, we asked if we could meet the chef to give her our compliments. After wrapping up the last of her kitchen duties, she came out and offered her warm congratulations on our special occasion. We could not stop raving about the food, and her super sweet disposition only added to the charm of the place. Totally perfect night. read more

I am truly amazed at how delicious my food was. This was the first French restaurant that I have ever been to in the Houston area and I am way beyond satisfied. My food was AMAZING. Flavor, texture, presentation, were all on point. Very classic French food and I hope to return very soon. read more

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I'm going to buck the trend and say that Chez Nous is only so-so. I really don't care if the chef trained in France if the food is stuffy, overly messed with, and at least ten years behind food trends. And don't get me started on the décor and atmosphere. It felt like my grandma's living room. In fact, now that I think about it, grandmas and grandma types would love this restaurant. I came here with a large group, but given the reputation this place has, I would still expect better. I started with the salad because my only other option, butternut squash soup, contained chicken broth. Who makes a non vegetarian butternut squash soup??? Anyway, it was a basic green salad, nothing special. None of the options for my group were vegetarian, so spoke with the waiter. He said the chef would put together a vegetable plate for me. It was sad. A few small pieces of vegetables that were just steamed and little pile of shredded spaghetti squash. In all fairness, the squash was great. It was cooked with some molasses and brown sugar. There just wasn't enough of it. Dessert was a pretty good crème brulee. Dessert just didn't make up for the rest of the meal. If you're a mom and dad who want a quite dinner away from the kids, but you don't want to leave Humble, this is as good a choice as any. If you want better food though, venture north to Kingwood and go to Sorrento's. read more

This place is last meal worthy. I have been coming here for more than 15 years. I must say hands down this is my favorite restaurant. They have wonderful food. They care about their food, and they care enough to make your dining experience special. What do I recommend? Their seasonal items are on the left hand side of the menu, order from there because this is what is highly creative and using more seasonal ingredients. Want more traditional order from the right hand side of the menu. I personally think that their soups and their fish are some of the highlights. Their soups are full of flavor and quite honestly perfection. I do not think anyone cooks fish better than Stacy. If you want a fancy French dinner this is the place to go. Worth the drive if you are in Houston. Get on their mailing list so you can receive invites to their wonderful wine dinners. read more

Our go-to-place for an excellent dinner experience. It's the best French Cuisine outside of France.

So, I've reviewed Chez Nous a while back and we keep on going back. Why? Because it is honestly the best place in town for French food. I promise. The service is attentive, thorough, and expert. I have never ever had better on this continent or in Europe. It honestly is a place that I am completely assured of making me happy. I have had the honor of eating here several times in the last year and am sitting here, contentedly full, trying to contrive another reason to eat here and soon. The wine list is very good. Although wine by the glass is not a long list, there are enough selections to content. Wine by the bottle is a different thing. As you would expect, there are wonderful French listings across the spectum of flavor profiles. They also have a full bar, but their emphasis is wine. I recommend going for the wine. Appetizer, foie gras. Yes, please. I would also recommend the charcuterie platter very much. These have been my favorites over the times I have been lucky enough to go. Dinner wise, go for the pork, beef, or the duck. They seem to be well and truly in the comfort zone with these meats. The Berkshire pork "rib eye" I just had made my eyes roll up into my head. Honestly. The porky goodness was almost cliché in its fullness and flavor. I started sounding like Anthony Bourdain with his pork rhapsodies as I tried to describe my happiness over it to the hub. He had the cod and it was good, but did not make your head spin. As he's been sick, it seemed like, and was a good, mild choice. Both were nightly specials. Keep an eye on those, as that's where the surprises come from to hit you in the head with the flavor hammer. The folks in the kitchen get to play here and they come up with some wonderfully inspired ideas. If you're there for a special event, let them know. They're more than happy to help you celebrate. The folks here are down-to-Earth and very nice. I think that's why it feels so homey to us. I wish I could give them more than 5 stars, I really do. read more

I've enjoyed fine dining in Paris, France on multiple trips and have also enjoyed several French restaurants in the Houston area but NONE as much as Chez Nous. A few years ago I was looking for the best French restaurant closest to The Woodlands (because I didn't feel like driving all the way to Westheimer) and found Chez Nous. If Chez Nous were on Westheimer I would gladly drive there from The Woodlands! If downtown Humble is a drive for you, you will be glad you made the drive! read more

No need for a long review; if you've figured out where this place is, you know what you're getting. So I thought I'd point out two things you might otherwise miss. 1. The tree that used to be in front of the door was struck by lighting in a storm a while back, and they have carved it into an enormous rooster. Perfection. 2. Chez Nous Signature Salad is no longer listed on the menu, but if you request it the chef will usually make one for you. It is 2 fried wanton crackers spread with an herbed soft cheese sandwiching salad greens with the signature dressing, and a few tomatoes on the edge of the plate. It's a salad to die for. read more

We went here last night and I'm not a fan. The place looked old and dingy. The food was poor. Really poor. For what your paying you expect a decent quality of food. I ordered the lobster bisque, that tasted like dish water (no joke) and for entree I got the duck and it was bland and came with shepherds pie which was also bland. My colleagues ordered the veal which they also were not impressed with. Overall underwhelming really. Service was quite good. They had a lot of staff working considering it was wasn't very busy and they were very attentive. I wouldn't recommend in all fairness just because the food taste was not there. read more

For a fully in-depth, wonderfully written review, I'll point you in the direction of Muneezeh K's gem from our recent dine. Not much of substance I can add to it. http://www.yelp.com/biz/chez-nous-humble#hrid:pgADQEMLueM1LmPODWYOqA Simply put, probably the greatest and most well-rounded meal of my life. I am not much of a white linen type of guy, but there is little-to-no pretense about "Houston's finest restaurant." You kind of check that on the drive through the neighborhood to get there (it was National Night Out, which Humble participates in fully - making it all the more surreal). Eat anything here. Eat everything here. I am certainly closer to Bon vivant status after leaving here. read more

So glad I decided to visit this gem! The quaint atmosphere was enticing and the server(s) were spot on with their recommendations. I had the seafood soup appetizer, a seasonal treat and oh boy was it a treat - so very good! The perfectly done lamb, cut tableside, was next -- melt in your mouth!! It was hard to leave room for desert, but I managed a bite or two of a decadent cheesecake. From top to bottom, this was phenomenal. It is always a great experience when you care not about what you spent. I will be back and will be looking to bring friends with me! read more

Chez Nous - The lamb, cut tableside! NOM NOM NOM - French Near Me - Humble, Texas

I recently checked out Chez Nous with my wife and another couple. Based on multiple personal recommendations, we ordered the Chef's Table. Chef did not disappoint. We had a wonderfully prepared and timed meal consisting of five well balanced courses. The pallet cleansing intermezzo course was the low-light of the meal, but certainly whetted our appetites for the course to follow it (the minif snowball of strawberry champagne was too bitter for my expectations). The pork belly course was the star of the show served atop a bed of arugula accompanied by a delightful peach reductions and slices of a quartered peach. Dessert was a classic - perfectly prepared and presented. A note on the wine pairings: electing to go with a course-by-course wine pairing will double the cost of your experience. Judge your groups capacity accordingly. We did not get the wine pairing, but the sommelier was engaging, funny, and picked out two excellent bottles (a light Pinot noir and a HEFTY Cabernet blend) - including an off-list option - which were comfortably within the upper price guidance we gave him. Chicken ravioli with romesco sauce - 5/5 Diver scallop with ginger sausage and arugula - 5/5 Pork belly with peach & peach reduction - 6/5 (could have ate all four servings, myself) Intermezzo: frozen strawberry champagne - 1/5 (cleansed the pallet alright...) Filet mignon with asparagus/carrot/potato - 5/5 Marshmallow soufle - 10/5 (all four of us wanted a second one) Highly recommend for fine dining, dining adventure seekers, and special occasions. Will definitely be back. read more

This place is lovely! The food is exceptional! Service is great! Love the ambiance! It's location is in the middle of a neighborhood, it was converted from a little church. They grow their own vegetables and the wine list is phenomenal! It was my first time going last night and it quickly became my favorite restaurant! Oh and the creme brûlée was Amazing! read more

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