This place sucks. We came here for brunch in the middle of the day and waiting 10 minutes in front of the please wait to be seated. Only when my friend went in and asked what was going on that a waitress very curtly told us there was a 45 min wait. I won't be back. read more

We have never been here before but we'll be back and highly recommend this location.. We had gone over to the matchbox to watch a live theater performance and we're looking for a new place to to have a bite abide. Our waitress was from Europe and was extremely extremely helpful and knowledgeable. The décor made me recon back to a true 1950s diner. Impeccably clean. Fabulous food! read more

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I'm a winemaker, a Texas Wine Specialist, and the owner of a new virtual winery in Houston (Chandler Plaza,LLc). I travel and sample many cuisines and BYOBs in Houston and Dallas. Here I was impressed with the service, cleanness, and hospitality. The brunch ambiance matches well for causal and after work gatherings. It has a family and couple atmosphere with a classy feel. Those who are looking for a sophisticated late breakfast or after church brunch place, this would be a good selection. Great for "Sunday Funday", "Easter" and "Mother's Day" gatherings. In addition, to a classic American breakfast menu, there's an eclectic and diverse range of seafood, poultry, and red meat cuisines. You can experience Mediterranean and Cajun spiced cuisines in your brunch; which gives an appeal for those who are looking for departures from the traditional American brunch. For the BYOB, I brought a bottle of my CA white wine blend, "Farms Remembered" . It is a soft mixture of Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. In turn, they do offer a modest wine selection that includes Cabernet Sauvignon to Sangria. My specific food selection was an carte crab cake and the lamb chops. The presentations of both dishes were excellent, fresh and full of color. The crab cake was well portioned with a moderate level of crab meat and Cajun spice. It was presented on a bed of lettuce with a black pepper citrus-lemon vinaigrette. The lamb chops were presented as three petite lamb chops with a well done Mediterranean-Korean flavor. The side also included semi steamed asparagus. Both paired well with the dry white wine blend, giving balance to the acidity with moderate spices in both dishes. In my personal overall rating from 1-5, I do give this restaurant a 5 in which I rarely do. Respectfully, Donald S. Chandler, Jr., Ph.D. Owner, Chandler Plaza, LLC Certified Texas Wine Specialist read more

Great spot - food was good for a great price. Service was immaculate, incredibly friendly staff. Old school diner feel but with a nice bar and patio. Reiterating - great, great prices. read more

Service: We had a very nice waitress. We (meaning me) always have a complicated or altered order, and we tend to order dessert first & she handled all of the alterations and extra food well. 5/5 Ambiance: It was a beautiful day so we ate outside which I think was the better option. The place is located in a traditional type of diner. The inside was just ok compared to the patio dining. Also I went to the rest room to wash my hands and the bathroom definitely needed some extra TLC in the maintenance department so... 3/5 Taste: Dessert- There were definite hits and there were some mediocre hits. We both loved the creme brûlée. I enjoyed the bread pudding more than my partner, but I do wish there was more sauce or just a little more moist in general. Flavor wise it was pretty decent. 4/5 Entrees- The burger for my partner was 3.5 for him taste wise. It was decent but he's had better burgers. Also the truffle fries were on the drier side meaning it needed to either be more crunchy if it's gonna be dry or a little more butter/oil for the truffle flavor to pop better. The chicken salad was pretty good. The chicken was cool to almost perfection. It was juicy and fully cooked and the panko breading was perfect. The only thing that didn't make the chicken a 5/5 is it needed a little more salt or a little extra flavor. But that just may be my opinion as someone who really enjoys flavorful items and I don't mind salty foods. 4/5 Sides: 3/5 for the Mac & Cheese and Truffle Risotto. Again it lacked a certain flavor/salt. It's has a lot of potential, but I've had better. Overall, we gave it a 4 just for everything total. If I could I'd probably give it more of a 3.75 but since we can't give reviews that way I figured my break down explaining the number break downs could possibly help. We will be back for brunch one day. read more

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This is definitely a 5 star eatery! The food was really good, the service was spectacular and the environment and vibe was worth the wait! Just look at the pictures and see the food for yourself! This eatery is worth all of it! You might have to wait for a table and good luck getting a parking spot to say the least! The only reason I gave them a 4 and not a 5 star was because they ran out of utensils had to give us plastic utensils. Kind of weird since the outside dining had zero people and only the inside was full. But other than that, I don't knock this place whatsoever for anything else! I would 100% come back here and eat based on my experience today! Lastly, I didn't talk about the food. That's because I wanted you to know that it's great. No issues and no thrills! Good hearty food that packed a punch and filled us up! I loved it read more

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The food is pretty good. The staff is not bad. My French toast plate looked a little average but the taste was above that. The frozen Bellini still hit like a standard Bellini so I wasn't mad at it. I usually stay away from frozen brunch drinks but I wanted the flavor to compliment my dish. The French toast was kind of perfect and potatoes were well seasoned. The bacon had that old school crispiness to it that gave me nostalgia of eating with my grandparents back in the day. This is a cute little restaurant with the feel of a diner. If I lived in the area, I'd come back more often for a quick breakfast alone or to chat about a previous night out with a group of friends. read more

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Stopped for brunch on a weekday. Food was priced right. Portions were plentiful. Food could use a little seasoning but nothing to deter us from returning time after time. Very casual diner vibe. read more

District 7 looks like an strange metal building in the middle of a large parking lot surrounded by busy roads and right next to a freeway. It turns out this Midtown eatery is like a classic American diner except the menu has more variety. You'll see classic burgers but also Wagyu Beef burgers, seafood pastas, items with foie gras, dishes with wild boar, pizzas cooked in a Tandoor, and desserts. I'm giving 5 stars for lunch since I have not had perfectly-grilled salmon in such a long time. The vast majority of restaurants I've been to tend to overcook and under-season the salmon. Here, their ginger-soy grilled salmon was soft and juicy throughout. The asparagus sides were crunchy, while the mashed potatoes were smooth and not overwhelmingly buttery nor drowned in sauce/gravy. District 7 Grill definitely takes the classic diner to new culinary heights. 5 stars. NOTE: Yelp business hours are wrong - they open at 8:30am so not the best place for early, pre-work breakfast. Better for brunch, lunch, and dinner. read more

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This is my fifth time here & they're pretty consistent. Food is great. Service is blah, but not bad.. nevertheless, I enjoy this place. I've been here 3 times within the last two weeks alone. The vibe is pretty chill. It's a typical diner vibe in the inside. The outside sitting area is great also. Would definitely recommend. read more

District 7 Grill - Short Stack of Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

Been on my list for a while and finally decided to meet a friend for dinner. It was cold and rainy which made finding a table easy which is a plus since the space is pretty small. It reminds me of a mobile diner. Another bonus is that, although it's in Midtown, it has a parking lot so you don't have to worry about parking blocks away. There are really no frills. The service was fine - pretty quick and accommodating. The food was okay. My friend got the Maple Seared Salmon that came with sweet potato chips and Spanish rice. It was consumed mostly from hunger than flavor. I got the Blackened Shrimp Carbonara sans pancetta. I know by removing the pancetta, I removed an element of salt but it still had very little flavor. The shrimp tasted a bit fishy but maybe it was just me. Either way, I planned to add some flavor once home but never got around to it. Eh. Nothing bad happened but also there was nothing special either. Glad I tried it...maybe brunch is better. read more

District 7 Grill - Inside - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Service was quick we came in on a Thursday morning 15 mins after opening. We initially just popped in for a Bloody Mary but after stepping in it smelled so good we couldn't resist. Bloody Mary I would give a 4/5 the flavor was good but I wish there were some toppings other than a lime, like a pickle or bacon strip or something. It was very spicy and so yummy though! read more

District 7 Grill - Bloody Mary $10 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

Between the great food and service you will never be disappointed with District 7. This has been our family staple for the past 8 years.

Great food and excellent service!! What a gem!!! Everything we have rated so far has been delicious! Crab cake burger, smash burger, artichoke spinach dip!! Oh and the desserts!!! My favorite is the crème brûlée!! Hubs loves the shakes!! This has become our new favorite spot! read more

After landing in Houston and checking in, we decided to look for places close by to grab a bite and came across District 7 Grill. It was a beautiful day but windy so the patio wasn't ideal for us. The inside gave diner vibes which was cute. We sat at a booth, ordered a carafe of champagne and waters, and reviewed the menu. My sister and I both decided on the crab cake with potatoes, eggs for me, grits for her. They also had a $7 frozen peach bellini that I decided to try so I ordered that as well. Food didn't take that long and while it looked underwhelming, it was surprisingly good. The potatoes are huge and could've used a tad bit more salt and crispiness. Crab cake tasted better than I thought. It only comes with one but it was seasoned pretty well. Eggs were good and still steaming. My sister wasn't a big fan of the cheese grits. The peach bellini was good but probably wasn't the right choice for the weather. Frozen drinks and windy weather aren't a very good mix, lol. All in all despite having like four different people wait on us, the food was good and it was nice spot to grab a quick bite. read more

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Tasty food and great customer service! A friend of mine organized a gathering where he brought wines. There is BYOB for about $8 a bottle. They served flat bread pizzas as appetizers and they were tasty, especially the feta cheese and spinach one. I ordered a dinner salad adorned with jícama and not drenched with dressing. I tried my friend's French fries. They are thick and excellent. For dessert, I had a decadent slice of chocolate cake which the waiter recommended. I'm still enjoying it at home. On a previous visit I had the seafood pappardelle. The seafood was abundant though I feel they could put more of the actual pasta on the plate. District 7 is a reasonably-priced Downtown diner style restaurant with free parking and outdoor seating with mists and fans. read more

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Had plans to dine elsewhere in the neighborhood but parking was a challenge. Came upon District 7 whose parking was easily accessible. If one person can make a dining experience SUPER, that one person was Nile in this venue. He arrived at our table just as our orders arrived and after the perfunctory questions offered his name and told us to ask for him if there was anything we needed. I told him about what I was going to order but did not because my dining companion recommended another dish. Nile offered to bring me a sample of the dish I had not ordered and on my next visit back, I will be ordering what I had planned initially. That is not to say that I was not pleased with my order at all. It was delicious too. The staff at this location are friendly and focus on the customer. How rare is that in many restaurants today? I will be going back to this location and will hope for a positive experience. Kudos to Nile and his staff. read more

I ordered the Reuben sandwich for lunch. The bread was stale and so hard I couldn't hardly bite thru it. I finally used a knife and fork to try and eat it but wound up eating the insides. We ordered the octopus and calamari appetizer but got the fried calamari. I might go back to try something else but not sure. There are a lot of good restaurants out there. The truffle fries were good read more

Generous portions and really cute vibe! I stopped by here on a Saturday afternoon for brunch at 11am. It was pretty dead so I sat at the front counter. The staff was really fun and attentive. They made my mimosas STRONG which is just how I like them and they are only $2!! I ordered a Breakfast Ice Burger Bowl ($13) and it was massive! Very generous portion of fries under it as well. You could easily share this dish. Keep in mind that this is an adorable old-fashioned diner style experience. It's a little tight on the inside for seating and moving around, but they also have an outdoor patio if you need more room. The parking is a little tricky because they're located on a tough corner off of one way streets. The parking lot makes it seem like you need to pay but when I went inside to ask I was told that's not necessary. Really cool place and it's right off of the highway. Worth a stop if you're very hungry! read more

Went here with a group. The food was basic, drinks were not cold. But the French toast was good. The waiter took ALL the cc for payment and they were on separate card trays. So it puzzles the hell out of me, how he manage to charge my husband's card incorrectly. Then charged the right amount. And the credit still hasn't been returned to his card. This was on June 3rd AND there was someone else from the group that was double charged. He's spoken to a manager (Anna) on two different occasions. Where her was assured the money would be sent back. But still NOTHING. So today June 15th he went there and they're telling him the manager isn't in today. So there only waitstaff there today?? All I know is this restaurant has thieves working there (the waiter said this happens all the time). And they BETTER reverse that transaction. I can imagine how many customers are getting scammed today. You know since there's not a manager on duty. UPDATE: We go in today and the "manager" says the owner told her they can't do nothing. She didn't even want to call the owner, but eventually did. No surprise that the owner's wife was the person she called. And she didn't want to get in the phone to talk. Bottom line definitely do NOT leave w/o a VOIDED receipt after JOSH double charges you to pocket the money later. If it were worth suing over, we definitely would. But I know they'll get theirs in the end TRUST. read more

Excellent food!!!!! Good ambiance and a good attentive staff. The bar tenders do a great job on a variety of drinks. Been here numerous times. Never disappointed... read more

Reminds me of a NYC diner, sit where you want and the waiter will come to you. Limited parking unless you want to park on the street but parking isn't a hassle. There are fans if you choose to sit outside. COVID: there's no social distancing here so you're at your own risk. I saw a manager with his mask pulled all the way down walking through the restaurant. The servers do wear masks. The food: Decent. Could've had more flavor but then again it is diner style. The mimosa could've had more cranberry I get that you wanna put a little more alcohol than juice but I'm sorry my mimosa was damn near see through. If I wanted straight champagne I would've asked. Thank you for the meal District 7 Grill. 6/10 recommend. Don't knock it just try it. read more

District 7 Grill - Veggie Omelet (left) and Egg Sandwich (right) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is the first time ever encountering such horrible service and we are regulars at this establishment. Whomever this manager was on duty needs to be replaced or given more training on customer service. One of my friends approached him to say her food was cold after he placed it on the table . He got an attitude and told her to go sit down then proceeded to swat her hand when she was trying to point to the exact item on her plate and yelled at her saying "he will put our ass " , bc she stated not to touch her . He also proceeded to turn to the cooks and yelled "hurry up to them so he can put our monkey asses out". We asked him to repeat himself and he threatened again to " put our asses" . My friend was in so much disbelief she couldn't even finish her food and left . We requested to speak with the manager and He states, "he is the manager". We never got loud nor cursed him out , and some of us continued eating our meals while observing his piss poor customer service to the rest of the patrons who was already there and who came in after us . If this is who you have representing the brand needs to be fired due to his actions on yesterday and the racial slander he used was totally unacceptable. I cannot and we will not return if this is who you have working for you . read more

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Manager was super aggressive (negatively) and the food was not as described on the menu. In town for volleyball tournament (the team is from another city 4hr drive away); apparently they have a weekend policy, that was not advertised, stating they would not break up the bill to accommodate the team and families. We had a party of 23 people. Manager told us about the policy and stated we could break the party into several tables then they could split the check to 5 bills (we had two servers). His tone and demeanor was so offensive that one parent gently told him that he was being really aggressive to all of us and reminded him that this was a simple q&a about their policy. Unfortunately we received one giant bill (over $500) with the expectation that one card be used; didn't solve the payment issue seeing as there were 8 different "families/players" and team staff. Regarding the food, prime example, my child ordered the eggs Benedict, literally was a piece of toast, slice of ham, and really over poached eggs (they were hard boiled eggs) and no hollandaise sauce. Wow, so disappointingly shocked over the entire experience and this team will not recommend this place to others. Came on a Saturday at 11am. read more

Such a good environment to go for brunch and some mimosas. Service was great as well super friendly. read more

District 7 Grill - Spinach Omelette so delicious - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Both times I've eaten here for Breakfast I have not been disappointed. Good is delicious, service is fast, and the vibe is awesome. read more

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One of my favorite spots to have brunch. The food is amazing and the drinks are great! The potatoes are to die for. My favorite every time I go there. The portions are also really big for the price. I'd recommend it as a date spot or place to go out with friends for mimosas. It is diner style, and there's also outdoor seating. I also loved the avocado toast. 10/10 great spot. read more

They were short staffed but everything was fantastic. 2 servers were very kind, food was super fast out once ordered. From sitting down to eating was about 20 minutes. read more

District 7 Grill - Braised Beef Tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This place reminded me a bit of a NY diner. We were looking for a new breakfast place to try and saw the good reviews. We always start with two cups of coffee, and I definitely judge breakfast places by their coffee. The coffee here is OK. The cups are thick and not super big, so you need a refill fairly often, but the service was very attentive, so that wasn't a huge inconvenience. I'm always looking for healthier but filling options (the dream, right?). I ended up choosing the the Veggie Breadfast and my husband got the Meaty Omelette and made a couple substitutions. The Veggie Breadfast - solid. It could've used a bit more flavor. I thought the salsa was also a little bland, and I was craving more cheese. It was a good lighter option, though, and the price was certainly right at $9. Meaty Omelette - my husband really liked this. He said he would definitely order it again. The music was VERY loud for 9 am on a Sunday. We asked them to lower it, and they were nice enough to do so, but even lower it was a lot for us personally. Otherwise, the overall atmosphere is nice, but I wouldn't say particularly special. This place is a solid option for breakfast, and we will probably be back in the not-so-distant future. read more

District 7 Grill - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

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taste like all their food was frozen. red sauce was watery. food sucked. My stomach was messed up for 2 days after eating here

Everything about this place was a surprise. The food didn't seem too appetizing but it was amazing. We got the crab cake appetizer and the crab cake sandwich with the pappadelle (maybe i spelled it wrong) The crab cakes were amazing and i am VERY particular about crab cakes. The pasta was ok i was not a fan but it wasnt great just decent. The drinks here were tasty and the red sangria was good. The staff was very friedly, singing songs and just being extremely kind. Very attentive. Come here!!! The vibe, atmosphere and food are great read more

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Eh. Not impressed. I ordered a $34 filet mignon, which ended up NOT being a filet. There's no way, it wasn't even a good piece of meat. Idk what it was but i only eat filet so I know what to expect. Not only was it not a great piece of meat, but it was over cooked. However, my friends got the breaded chicken and pasta and it was amazing. So if you go here just stay away from the steak. We got two bottles of wine on happy hour which were great and service was decent but we were the only ones in the restaurant so there's not much to compare it to. The truffle fries were not very "truffly" it was basically just parmesan cheese on top of fries lol. The ambiance was alright, it was just a little hole in the wall, not a very big place. Honestly kinda good for a small lowkey date night. Only reason I'd come back is for the chicken and pasta. read more

District 7 Grill - This is the Center Cut Filet Mignon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

Decided to try this place for the first time today , the service was TRASH......... Waitress acted like she was scared to service us or something and couldn't really understand English. The food was ok, I had the Patty Melt ( Dry) with SP Fries and my husband has the All Meat Omelette., ask for a to go container, when I finally received it, it had drops of water in it....... Not sure what that was, but I Can say That I'm a bit disappointed because I've been telling him that I wanted to try this place. Don't think we'll be back . read more

District 7 Grill - Half of my patty Melt / SP Fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

Showed up and sat outside but it was a bit chilly so we decided to sit at the bar and I'm glad we did! Aside from amazing food, we had the best service!! The manager, Ana, seemed to have a great relationship with her staff! They all had fun and delivered amazing service to each guest as we sat there eating and stayed drinking mimosas for a couple hours! Definitely highly recommend District 7 as a go to for brunch! We can't wait to go back for a nice casual fun dinner experience!! :) read more

District 7 Grill - Strawberry cake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Ordered via Favor on a Sunday for brunch. Boyfriend got the potato and egg tacos - he liked them but I thought they were pretty meh. I got the crab cake and eggs - the flavor was decent but you only get one thin crab cake. For $17 they really should've made it bigger or thrown in another one. The rest of the dish was some sad mushy potatoes, the eggs, and one slice of toast cut in half. They really didn't put any effort into the potatoes- like they just cut them, boiled them, then sprinkled on some Old Bay. Don't get me started on the "whipped spread" they try to pass off a butter. It's hydrogenated oil! I thought that stuff was illegal now?? Gross. Will not order again. The search for a crab cake Benedict-ish brunch continues... read more

District 7 Grill - Hydrogenated oil - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I had a couple of hours to kill waiting on my passport at the Federal Building, and I noticed the aluminum shack just a block away.  So my friend and I ran in there for some day drinking and a little sustenance.   A couple glasses of wine and a salmon kale salad later, and we didn't even notice how long we had been sitting there.  The service was friendly and attentive.   I don't often have occasion to be at this location, but I would not hesitate to recommend it. read more

If you're looking for a new breakfast/brunch place near the midtown/downtown area then this is it! We ordered the artichoke dip for an appetizer which was amazing, probably the best artichoke dip I've tried in awhile. The paella and migas plate was yummy, just what I was craving! Great service and food. Overall I was satisfied. read more

District 7 Grill - Migas and paella! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

The bus car feel of the restaurant was fun and vintage. They gave a great Mimosa deal was great and the food was pretty good. Great service from waiters/waitresses. I will definitely be back! read more

District 7 Grill - Chicken and Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Is this place under new management? It looks absolutely NOTHING like the Yelp/Google reviews. Complete catfish. Sat at the bar looking multiple servers in their faces for 20 minutes until I finally stopped yet a 3rd server asking if there was someone over the bar top or sections for the booths. It was complete organized chaos. They need a manager to assign sections & someone for the bar top, they have no host or anything! Who in the world is the manager? They clearly don't understand how restaurants are ran. Meanwhile people are sitting at the bar and tables for 45 minutes before receiving a menu or even a glass of water! This place makes Waffle House look like a fine dining establishment!!!!! read more

Came here with my family (group of 16!) and the service was great! Food was incredible. My fav was the Parmesan crusted chicken (pesto). read more

District 7 Grill - Chicken Parmesan Crusted Chicken (pesto) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas