This place is in a somewhat empty shopping center, and I am saddened that more people weren't at this place on a Saturday night. They had live music on, and from the looks of it if you want to be a part of the show you can as they also have karaoke it looks like. The gentleman that greeted us was so nice and made us feel so welcomed! It wasn't one of those "oh I have to be nice to these guests because I'm getting paid" type people, you could really tell his niceness was genuine. I felt like I was at a fine dining restaurant. Our server was also very nice, and super helpful as I asked for a wine suggestion and she hit the nail with her suggestion. She brought a small sample for me to try before serving it. The food itself was delicious! We got the onion rings appetizer, and you could tell they were made to order. They were super fresh and also crispy. The chicken parmigiana was good, and they were not stingy with their portions at all. The picture I took doesn't do the dish justice. I will definitely go back to this place, as their food, service and overall experience is a great one when you dine in. read more

Clementine's Restaurant - Chicken Parmigiana - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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OK, so this turned out to be a surprisingly good meal and much better than we had expected. We drove into the mostly defunct strip mall, found the restaurant down on the corner, walked in and sat down and then perused the menu in depth. We shared a bowl of the potato soup where we had no expectations and I thought it tasted pretty decent. But the real test was the entrees. Mr. Picky ordered the Fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp while I opted for Veal Parmigiana, and we each stole a bite from the other's plate. We reached consensus immediately that both dishes were well-seasoned and quite delicious, meaning we would return for more good food in the future. Seriously, we hadn't expected much when walking in and looking around, but were pleasantly surprised at the kitchen's efforts. We finished lunch with an order of homemade bread pudding and tiramisu, the latter of which in 2012 won a chamber of commerce epicurean competition 1st place ribbon. I wasn't there to judge that competition and have had better, but sincerely appreciated the moistness of the bread pudding. While the majority of diners were older and a more mature crowd, there's a lot to be said for value, and we thought the menu price was better than reasonable and I think a lot of people will discover this as a value destination, something we all appreciate. read more

Service was great- very attentive and ready to fill your coffee cup at any moment. I ordered the pork chops (grilled) and my mom got Dexter's creation omelette. Both were great, and the potatoes were a pleasant surprise. I love a crispy potato, and these came out as larger pieces and delectably crispy around the edges. The aesthetic was very cozy and festive. read more

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Service is excellent. Ambiance feels like you're right at home. The food was great. I went for lunch and I ordered the Pollo Francesca. It was delicious and creamy! They have a nice patio out front and live music Wednesday-Saturday. Lovely place--I will be back. read more

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Gone are the days when you walk into a place and smell the food greatness you're about to indulge as you expect great breakfast and brunch at a regular price. These guys have got you covered! Let me also mention that each and every server in the place is as hospitable as all servers used to be back in my day! haha Always wanted to say that....no, I'm not old - i just play a geezer in real life. Give them a try guys - because the breakfast platter is amazing, and don't forget the pancakes!!! read more

Clementine's Restaurant - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food: Burger and fries were delicious. 5 Stars Service: I think the owner, himself, was my server. He was very customer-focused. He kind of reminds me of Dolph Lungren. At first, he came across a bit rough. But quickly I noticed that he really goes out of his way to serve his patrons well. 5 Stars Ambiance: Outside seems to be a bit unappealing. Inside is much better. 4 Stars Overall: 5 Stars read more

We got the blueberry French toast...they were little tiny frozen blueberries that were added after cooking. Not even in the French toast. And there weren't that many. Don't recommend getting this. Inside was nice and had an outdoor feel but we won't be back because of our breakfast experience. read more

The main entrees were really good here. The salad was tiny and had the weird lettuce that looks like tree leaves that I don't like. Lol But that's just my preference. The garlic bread was good but it was just a few tiny pieces. The decor was really cool. It's like you're on a city street. Ambiance was different.. There seemed to be a group of regulars performing karaoke so I felt a little out of place. I would definitely go back for the entrees though. My daughter had a bacon burger and it was really good and I loved my chicken parmigiana and spaghetti. They both had a lot of food and really good flavor. read more

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Crab cakes Benedict - very good. Family liked scrambled eggs and waffles. Good service - coffee was maybe disappointing for a predominately Italian themed place. read more

Clementine's Restaurant - the dining room and kitchen - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

I had dinner here last week for the first time in several years. My memory of that visit was an ok meal but obviously it didn't prompt me to return any sooner. It's easy to miss this place as it's tucked away far from FM 1960 in a large strip center but it does at least have a sign on that road. When I arrived, I discovered quickly that it was Karaoke night which would begin soon. After being seated and presented the menu, I decided to order the Pollo Piccata ($13.95) that came with a choice of soup or salad and I chose the seafood gumbo and the gumbo arrived about 5 minutes later. The small bowl had sausage, chicken and shrimp in it along with a good tasting roux and I graded it at a 3.5. Later the entree arrived consisting of 2 boneless breasts with mushrooms and capers in a lemon butter sauce along with some fried potatoes on the side. Everything on the plate was acceptable in taste but probably not a dish that I would reorder instead of trying something else on the menu (3). Kind of what I remembered from my visit years ago. Table service was good. I realize that Clementine's has been here for many years and therefore must have a clientele that supports it. However, my experience doesn't make me want to beat a path here to return anytime soon because there are other similar type of restaurants that do. So I will give a 3 overall but doubt of a timely revisit. read more

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My husband and I have been here many times and tried various things on the menu. It does not disappoint. Everything was flavorful and I would eat again. We usually order takeout, but the manager is always kind and welcoming when we go in to pick up read more

Food is delicious!!! They do a wonderful job on their Italian dishes. The rib eye is some of the best I've had!

Food is good. Lunch menu main courses do not come with a salad which was totally unexpected because that had never occurred before. So dissatisfied with this lack of customer service and with the price of lunch portions soup or salad should be offered read more

The food was decent. The whole time I was in there I couldn't help but think they needed Gordon Ramsey to come update everything!

The food: Standard diner menu plus excellent ethnic foods prepared by an Italian chef who really knows how to make the real dishes you would find in Europe. We had the deconstructed cabbage roll stuffed with ground meat and rice with amazing fresh herbs and spices for the perfect bite, outstanding. My wife shared this - no charges for splitting the plate plenty to share,along with a cup of the best gumbo I have tried in Houston. $30 check including the tip read more

Unique gem hidden away in a dull looking strip center. The inside decor is surprising and amazingly has the feel of New Orleans. The food is all freshly prepared, breakfast eggs taste like fresh yard eggs from a farm. Grits are the quality of old fashioned grits. None of the mealy instant 5 minutes grits at Clementines! Croissant grilled toast is to die for! It is so refreshing to dine at a restaurant with home cooked fresh food. I am just waiting for Clementine's to add fruit preserves instead of mass produced jelly. At present delicious honey is available. Try the honey on the croissant toast!! Prices are reasonable for the exceptional quality of food. Banquet room available for large groups. Staff is kind and personable. We are stuck on breakfast and have plans to try their Fish & Grits option soon. read more

I stopped in for dinner tonight but I must tell you I was disappointed in both service and food quality. To begin, I ordered sweet tea. It was old and had a rancid sour taste. I ordered chicken fried chicken and was served chicken fried steak. The menu said it was served with a choice of soup or salad, potatoes, and vegetables. The potato soup was delicious but the entree came with two scoops of potatoes and no vegetables. I inquired about this and was told I got potatoes so I didn't get vegetables. I told the server I received the wrong entree, he took my plate. When it was returned, the same mashed potatoes were on the plate but they were upside down. He asked if I wanted my gravy reheated, but it was not refreshed. He never apologized for the mistake and then I was charged for the chicken fried steak and not the chicken fried chicken. Overall, it was not a good experience. read more

Amazing food, friendly staff and great performers. We will definitely recommend it to anyone who wants a private cozy place to relax and eat. read more

Ok, I've tried this spot multiple times, it actually always turned out DECENT, only because I had to doctor up whatever I ordered, but TODAY I couldn't do that. I ordered the club, took over 25 mins to receive a sandwich and I was the only person in the seating area. So I stayed, and once my food arrived the sandwich was beautiful in presentation but the taste was horrible!!! The cheese wasn't even melted and the bread was previously frozen and you can taste that. The servers were nice, and friendly but I guess due to Covid the food has went down a peg or two. read more

Clementine's Restaurant - Club Sandwich.... - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Really great food !!Easy going nice staff. You must check it out , if in the area.. Very clean and food quality and recipe is consistant read more

Clementine's Restaurant - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food looked good, but my omelette had a fishy taste. Not good at all! I do not know if they cooked my eggs in fish grease but it was a big turn off. Needless to say we will not be returning. read more

Salads were fresh but the peach cobbler must have come out of the fridge and was not heated enough. Not good. Waiter or worker was sleeping and snoring in the booth behind us. Hmmmm read more

Atmosphere is nice . They had some nice zazz music playing. If you like a Cheers type setting . Cocktails /locals you probably would like it . The food on the other hand wasn't good at all . read more

I'm an ugly strip mall you can find this local favorite restaurant with decor that brings you back to the 80s. The chef/owner came by and spoke to us about the menu, making suggestions and customized the dishes for all at the table. While the food was good, the atmosphere was entertaining. Someone playing piano and songs from the 70s allowed an older couple to enjoy a dance. Our table had 50 year olds and we were definitely the youngest people in the room. Drinks were fine, food was good, and staff was pleasant. Worth a shot, but it's not a destination. read more

Shawna and Phillip were fantastic. This is officially my favourite place for breakfast. The blueberry pancakes are the best ever, hands down! Thank you so much! read more

I am very disappointed about mine and my friends visit today. We weren't very hungry, so we decided to split a meal. They charged us an extra $4.95 for the salad that came with the meal because she said they had to put in extra stuff. The salad had the same amount of stuff 1 salad would have. They also charged us $ 3.50 to split the plate and didn't even tell us up front. This is so ridiculous and unacceptable. Although we did pay it, we will never go back. No wonder there's no customers. read more

Went to this restaurant to meet up with some friends for breakfast. Oh my goodness!!! What a great place!!! Lots of tempting choices for decent prices. The food was perfect!! Tasty and just the right portions and seasonings. The service was friendly and helpful. They also have a bar area that id like to try on my next visit. They also have a private room for reservations. Definitely will be back, and y'all should check it out. There is even and outdoor space As well! read more

The service was completely awesome! Our server, she was totally amazing! And the food was even Better than we expected! This will definitely be a regular spot of ours! read more

Loved their artichoke omelette with hollandaise sauce and cheese on top. Yummy! The potatoes were excellent also, and for a brunch addition I had a hibiscus (champagne & cranberry). All very good and the service was great too! read more

Service was excellent and quick. The food was so delicious! We had pancakes, bacon, eggs, potatoes, and biscuits. My son requested chocolate chips in his pancakes and they accommodated without hesitation. Everyone was very friendly. Price was great as well, and we found our new favorite breakfast spot! read more

Clementine's Restaurant - Clems Breakfast - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

There was a literal dead bug in my husbands drink. The food was disgusting and undercooked. I am seriously worried about food poisoning at this point. DO NOT GO HERE!!!!! read more

My husband & I ate dinner here tonight for the first time. The food was exceptional & our waiter, Andrew, was friendly & attentive. We had crab cakes as an appetizer & they were delicious. We both had the grilled catfish with crawfish topping and, it too, along with the grilled vegetable medley was outstanding. We will definitely go back & want to try their weekend breakfast, too. read more

So glad I came! My breakfast was DELICIOUS!!! I had blueberry pancakes and bacon. The pancakes had crispy edges - just like I like them! The bacon was extra crispy- just like I like it!! And the coffee....... was strong!! Most restaurants seem to water their coffee down, but Clementine's got it right!!! Yay me!! Andrew was a very attentive server and ensured I had everything I needed. I look forward to coming back. read more

There was nothing really wrong about the food, it just not that great either. And it's just a little pricey for "not that great" food. The service was just ok as well. One disappointment was the lack of a drink/wine list. My companion asked for a drink recommendation but found out they didn't have it. Same for their 2nd choice and my 1st choice of wine. Be a lot easier if they had a list and what they actually had One reason we went there was the live music and it was pretty good overall, one redeeming factor for the evening. No plans to go back ant time soon read more

The food was delicious and the waitress was very friendly and attentive. Love the holiday decor. Overall experience was terrific and would highly recommend. We will be going back to try the other food they have to offer. read more

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We attended a wedding reception here. The food was mouthwatering, everything was wonderful! The tables were beautifully set. There was a buffet: everything from fresh salads to choose from, chicken Marsala, shrimp, salmon, tilapia, beef Wellington, mashed potatoes, green beans. The best dessert spread I have seen in a while. The service was top notch! I will be coming back. read more

This neighborhood classic deserves great love. Multiple staff members made true personal connections with us; you just don't see that often enough. The food was delicious, and the live piano player added great ambiance. The executive chef came to our table to visit & give recommendations, and Bart gave us a history of the restaurant & the area as we visited. We will definitely be back!! read more

The location is right next to Party City and a liquor store, so it's not exactly one of the places where you immediately want to pull in, but they do have a pretty cute and classy outdoor area. The inside is incredibly cute and inviting. It has windows as if you are eating at cute little tables out on the street in New Orleans or An Italian restaurant in Soho (big bulb street lamp posts, twinkly lights, etc). It wasn't too chilly or too warm inside (this can make or break a restaurant experience for me!) and the ambiance was warm, pleasant and cozy. The menu had items including Cajun, Italian, American, Mexican, etc. which was pretty awesome. This would be a good place for a large group so there is something for everyone. What I ordered: -side of 2 pancakes with butter (9/10 for me. LOVED THEM! - boyfriend tried them with the syrup and said they tasted strange?) -plain bagel with cream cheese (10/10 for me. Sooooo good. Boyfriend like it too) What he ordered: -chicken fried steak (1/10 for him) (man he's brutal! Lol) - mash potatoes (7/10 for him. "They were good, but nothing exceptional.) Overall, we probably won't go back. They're sooo many restaurants to try that are like this, but I would say I enjoyed my experience there today. We also left only spending $20 (before tip). Not bad. read more

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Oh boy, where to start. The service is actually really fantastic which is what prevented us from just saying 'gross' and walking away. Very attentive service. I assume the only reason this place is still open is because they have loyal friends who come back. The food is truly dreadful. I ordered the artichoke omelette which had hollandaise sauce. What I got was a grayish green color, with randomly melted cheddar cheese in the very middle and a thick, greasy cheese sauce on top. Because I'm not even sure I could describe it accurately, I attached a picture. I've honestly never had anything so bad in my entire life. You can taste that the kitchen is likely very greasy and not cleaned well, because even the toasted bagel I had tasted like it had been sitting in some old grease. The potatoes (while not cooked all the way) were at least seasoned well. It's completely obvious that their cook is not experienced or even good at the very basics. It's really too bad because with their service, if they had someone who knew what they were doing in the kitchen, I bet this place would be booming. We really wanted to like this place simply because of its friendliness, but the food is simply too awful. read more

Clementine's Restaurant - Omelette?? - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

This places was adorable. The service was very southern and perfect! It feels like you are at an outdoor cafe!! The food was wonderful! I have the eggs Benedict with crab cakes. I will definitely be back!! read more