i loved it, the service was good and they were very friendly. Food was on point and quick coming…read moreout.

This was our first visit and we were highly impressed! Great atmosphere, super fast service, and…read moreamazing food! The kids menu had a good variety. Our kids had a pizza and they said it was the best ever. Proof was they finished their plates and they never do that. I had lemon pasta with shrimp and it was super delicious. My sister ordered the steak chimichurri and she loved it. Best service ever from Manager Troy and server Aspen. Thanks to them both for a terrific experience! We will be back. Bonus is the kids get a free warm cookie with their meal. We tried the bread pudding and it was sooo good!

First time trying Chef's Table, a South African inspired ambient new American restaurant! The…read moreinterior is dark and moody, and features a lot of the chef's South African memoirs. You can choose to sit either inside or outside. We went with the Houston Restaurant week menu which features some of their most popular dishes. For the appetizer, we tried the sautéed calamari and gumbo. The calamari had a nice creamy garlic sauce which paired well the sautéed bell pepper, onions, and tender calamari. Their gumbo is solid, not too spicy and had nicely cooked rice and a mix of toppings. The rice had a good bite and absorbed the flavor from the gumbo well. I would recommend the sautéed calamari. For entrees, we ordered the wild caught king clip and steak Diane. The very buttery king clip comes with sautéed spinach and is basted in a creamy, slightly lemony sauce which compliments both elements of the dish. The kingclip is garnished with micro greens and comes with an extra lemon for additional acidity, but I felt that it wasn't needed. The steak Diane had a medium cook and was soooo tender to the bite. I would recommend both, but partial towards the king clip if you want to try something unique! Lastly for dessert, I ordered the passion fruit crème brûlée which had such a unique flavor profile! The tartness of the passion fruit goes surprisingly well with the warm vanilla custard. The texture of the creme brûlée toasted sugar top was perfect as well and added a really nice crunch to every bite. My friend ordered their sticky toffee pudding, which was arguably the best one I've had yet. The toffee syrup is incredibly rich and adds a nice caramelized flavor to the ice cream and moist cake base. It's garnished with bits of sugary crumble and fruit. You really can't go wrong with either, but if I had to pick, their sticky toffee pudding is a must try. All in all, such a fun and intimate dining experience!

We chose Chef's Table for a business lunch and were genuinely excited about the experience. It…read morestarted off well, but we ultimately left with mixed feelings. We were seated in a booth that felt quite cramped for a business meeting. Next time, we'd likely request a more open, well-lit table. We ordered several dishes, but the Chilean sea bass was disappointing. It was dry, lacked the buttery texture it's known for, and was quite bland. We also requested a side of hot sauce, but that request was overlooked. To end the meal, we planned to order coffee and toffee instead of dessert. After waiting nearly 30 minutes, we were told the coffee machine had broken. Unfortunately, by then the server seemed eager to wrap things up and didn't really give us the opportunity to consider any other after-meal options. Overall, the restaurant has a nice atmosphere and we can see why it's popular, but the food execution and service fell short of our expectations, especially for a business lunch. We hope these issues were just an off day, as we'd like to give it another chance.

Black bear diner has several locations in Houston and different states. They have good size meals…read morebrunch and dinner. I went for breakfast and tried their breakfast melt sandwich and that was really good. I would order this again. Their pancakes are big definitely shareable. The Benedict's are very well presented and good. Clean and very spacious. Good service and our order came out accurate.

Second time at this diner. Wonderful as always. Great service given my Tyrek. Nice young man…read more Very attentive to our needs while dinning there. 8/82026

Jake was fabulous with his service! Cute and fun atmosphere! The biscuit and gravy and grits were…read moremy fav! Definitely will be back!

Food and service were wonderful. I had the stuffed French toast- topped with strawberries - YUM!!…read moreKept the coffee coming and food was fresh. Our server Dean was very friendly. We will definitely be back.

A delightful surprise at Town Lake! The Union Kitchen delivered an exceptional brunch experience…read morefrom start to finish. The food was amazing, beautifully plated, and paired with fantastic service that made our visit even more enjoyable. Who knew beignets could be the perfect brunch dessert? Absolutely delicious. The Rishi Earl Grey tea was another standout and completely surpassed my expectations. This was my first visit, and I can hardly wait to return for another wonderful dining experience. Highly recommend!

I'm up with a friend here for lunch. The service was good and the ambiance was nice, but I found…read morethe food rather average. I was excited to try the Captain crunch Chicken biscuit. When it showed up I was amazed by the large pile of food. As I began to eat though, I started to get disappointed. I cut into my fried egg expecting it to run all over my plate, but it seems like it was cooked somewhere between over medium and over hard. I was looking for tasting the hot honey, which appears to be under the dish as opposed to on top of it. I was looking forward to a soft fluffy biscuit, but it too was over hard. The Chicken was well cooked, a bit thin, and I'm not sure that the breading tasted anything more like Captain crunch than it did any other breading. However every time I cut into it the breading kind of just fell off into the gravy. The gravy and potatoes were redeeming, with good flavor gravy and well cooked potatoes. Overall, it wasn't bad, I ate it all, I just expected better for my $17.

I didn't know what to expect. It was my 1st time & let me just say I am pleased. It wasn't too…read morecrowded for a hump day. The perfect crowd. Everyone looked to be GenZ. Not a YN in sight. All you hear is laughter, fun conversations, and off key singing. It was amazing. The servers were very attentive. As soon as we sat down a servier stated " Your server will be right with you". Ok acknowledgement. Clock it My server was Lay was super busy but she didn't miss a beat. She was also training so another servier Lisa was shadowing her. Both had great attitudes & strong attention to detail. Now the food.... The wings. 10 piece Hot lemon pepper & Korean wave. Delicious. The French 75 was perfect. I will Definitely be back. The vibe here is phenomenal

The atmosphere was lively & upbeat even though there were only a few customers on a weekday…read moreafternoon. The sports bar had R&B playing moderately loud (but no issues carrying on a conversation). I can only imagine the vibe may be different with larger crowds in the evenings/weekends. The menu is a QR code on the table. They have a large outside covered patio. Lots of TV's inside & outside. The salmon salad was very good. The salmon was cooked just right & very well seasoned. Nice size, generous amount of toppings (eggs, tomatoes, onions) such that I had toppings in every bite with my lettuce. The entire salad, dusted with a cajun seasoning, was a nice touch. Food was served in a metal plate with plasticware & plastic cups. (I'm sure the 'plastic' is helpful for managing the outside dining.) Chef Dee came out to check on us. She saw me taking a picture of my food & playfully said 'hey you gotta take a pic of the chef who created it'. Of course I took her pic!! Based on my salmon salad, I would definitely try other items on the menu if ever in the area again. Try them out. If you don't prefer a crowd, pop in for lunch.

Located in a quiet shopping strip, this restaurant inside is clean, well lit, and serves breakfast…read moreand lunch. They have breakfast plates served with potatoes and savory beans. I opted for a bacon and egg taco and a potato and egg taco on flour tortillas. The service is very polite and friendly. It's a good choice if you're in the area. The lunch specials look good too.

Surprise, surprise. Mr. Picky's favorite is the Monday meatloaf. And I agree. But I recently…read moredecided to try the burger on the back of the menu that I had seen many people ordering. It turns out that this is a very generous-sized beef patty and they put just the right amount of pickle and onion, lettuce and tomato on it, creating a really delicious bite. I had never tried them at the restaurant before, but for my side I selected the french fries and they were close to perfect. They were piping hot, the perfect color, and had just a little tiny bit of crisp on the outside. Going forward I'm definitely gonna order that again. And Mr. Picky said he liked the fries he stole from my plate so much that next time he would have those with his meatloaf instead of the homemade mashed potatoes. Overall, that burger was a really nice discovery.

| You literally cannot go wrong here. ​If you are looking…read morefor that bulletproof, crowd-pleasing spot that hits the mark every single time, this is it. ​The Atmosphere & Vibe ​Be prepared for a crowd--this place is constantly packed during dinner, and for good reason. There's a vibrant, buzzing energy the second you walk through the door. While you might have to wait a bit for a table during peak hours, the high turnover means the food is incredibly fresh and the kitchen is always on its A-game. It is absolutely worth the wait. ​The Bread (Do NOT Skip It) ​Whatever you do, you cannot pass over the bread. Seriously, it deserves its own five-star review. A lot of restaurants treat the bread basket as an afterthought, but here, it's a total masterclass. It arrives warm, perfectly textured, and sets the tone for the entire night. Honestly, if a kitchen puts this much love into the carbs they bring out at the start, you already know the entrees are going to be spectacular.

Bummer, this place is the closest one to us. Our last visit was pretty disappointing. Since it was…read moreMemorial Day, a day to honor fallen soldiers, we were surprised there was no commemoration for our service members. We hoped for a table set in remembrance, but instead, there was just a display for graduates. It's disappointing because our family has military men who have served, and I even have a son serving our country now. While we're super proud of all our graduating students, we believe their privileges are a direct result of our soldiers' sacrifices. About our meal, my beef tips and mashed potatoes were served really cold and looked undercooked. Even though they brought a replacement, it was still undercooked, and this time, it barely had any meat, mostly just mushrooms with sauce.