The first time we ate from this location the food was super salty. This time the salt level was…read morebetter. It still was borderline of being too much salt in the oxtail dish but it was tolerable. I ordered the chicken and waffles dish. It came with eggs (I added cheese) and grits. The chicken was seasoned and cooked well. I liked the flavor of the wings but was unhappy about having hairs to still pluck out of the wings. The waffle was an average waffle. The heat being trapped inside the to-go container made the powdered sugar turn into hard crystals. I wish they would have put the sugar in the side. Not too bad for a late night food craving.

My buddy and I are staying at Hilton University of Houston Hotel on the campus of U of H, today we…read moreUber eats and order the house special which was the oxtail, the 2nd order was the Smother Pork-chop. Both orders have included 3 sides dish's too a lot of FOOD. We also order the peach cobbler....Okey here's our rating 1. Low to 10 high 1. The Oxtails great taste score 8.75 2. Smother Pork-chop. score 8 3. Mashed potato. score 4 4. Mac & cheese. score 5.75 5. Steam cabbage. score 6 6. Rice and gravy. score 6 7. Sweet potatoes. score 7 8. Peach cobbler score neg -10 (They forgot our peach cobbler. What a bummer) Total cost of this meal was $62.99 Bottom line, you have to make the decision to go or not. the next time we are in Houston- go to the restaurants d don't order the meal with Uber eats.

Tried it out as a potential place to cater for a party. First discussing with the catering team was…read morevery short. They just provided a total cost without any breakdown of how much each item costs or how much would be provided. To trying it out: it seems they don't have their full menu everyday which is fine but might have changed my mind if they had all the items I would have ordered catering to try. I got the fried chicken, green beans, cabbage, and they're apparently award winning mac and cheese. The only thing I would eat again was the chicken which even then seemed unevenly seasoned between pieces. The cabbage was overwhelmingly garlicky whereas the green beans had no flavor. The Mac and cheese was soupy and seemed like I was jipped of the portion. Overall will not be back or catering

We tried this place because it was close by and I definitely would recommend not having super high…read moreexpectations. The frozen drinks were really good. I recommend to try the hypotonic.

The food at Esther's was absolutely delicious! I honestly didn't realize how huge the portions were…read more-- you can literally share a meal. The restaurant itself was also very clean and well kept. However, the staff could definitely improve on friendliness. There was no welcome, no smiles, and the cashier looked upset the entire time. At one point an employee came up to her and they were both snapping at each other, which is not the best first impression for new customers. You guys are first point of contact when we come in, please improve this. Also... the tea?! Guys, this was some of the BEST tea ever! So how do you run out of tea?! I do want to give special recognition to the bus lady. She was extremely attentive, constantly on her feet making sure everyone was taken care of. She kept our waters filled, checked on us often, and overall gave amazing customer service. Even when she had to tell us there was no more tea, she was still so kind and helpful. Honestly, she's the reason we would come back. The front line staff... not so much. 3 stars for the server, line cashier but 5 stars go to Ms Lupe!

My wife had some AWESOME Oxtail that was tender, with ON POINT gravy…read more I tried her greens and yams and they were both OFF THE HOOK My plate was just ok... :( Great atmosphere... friendly folks... need to visit and find some authentic soul food in Houston

I'm irritated. The food was very mid. The cabbage was very sweet. The greens was OK. The chicken…read morewas OK. I rate it 3 out of 10.

We hit the jackpot!…read more I was hungry and looking for tasty food on our way home. I took a chance on The Greasy Spoon and what luck. This place is GREAT. We just went with the food that was ready to go. And even went back for an extra side--Mac n' cheese for my son. Whew! Lots of food, and it's all sooooo good! In addition to the mac n' cheese, we tried the chicken gumbo, chicken with sweet potatoes (they're sweet) and greens (so tasty!), chopped steak with green beans and mashed potatoes. I will most certainly be back!

When I walked in, I loved the atmosphere and the way they kept the old look of building giving it a…read moremodern twist. It made me feel like I took a trip back in time where community was strong, food was made with love and the table was where everyone caught up on life. There is a full bar and is a steady but not overwhelming crowd for Friday brunch. It was our first time and went to celebrate my mom's birthday. Mimi was our server and she was AMAZING. Because there are no pictures on the menu, she gave very detailed visual descriptions of the meals we were interested in. She did not steer us wrong. We ordered the kids burger, catfish and grits with shredded oxtail and chicken and waffles. All exceeded the expectation and left us with full bellies. The portions are larger than normal but not too much where there is waste or leftovers (at least for us). The waffles are sweet potato and they were very tasty. I'm not a fan of sweet potato waffles because many times they are grainy-like and the texture isn't pleasing. However, these waffles were light and perfectly cooked. It came with bourbon maple pecan syrup that complimented the flavor of the waffle. The chicken and catfish were fried to perfection and the oxtail was tender. It's a pricier place for brunch. We didn't mind because we were celebrating mom's birthday. I will definitely return for a trip to the bar and for the food for special occasions. Overall, 10 out of 10.

Honestly wasn't very impressed. I think it had a lot to do with the experience. Don't eat at the…read morebar. Get a table if you're going to eat here. Apparently this place prefers you make reservations. Food was good but lacking for the price point we paid. I get it, there's costs associated with running a restaurant. But it was lackluster. Croissant French toast tasted like pan toasted croissant with a dust of powdered sugar. Oxtail omelette needed more cheese and more than 3 strands of pickled onion to give it balance and dimension. People come to restaurants to have a good experience but it was just strange vibes tbh with the staff complaining and venting to each other. Don't do it in front of the customers.... It's not a good look. Also not cool how the server/bartender preselected for us what percentage for us to tip on the tablet. Anchoring like that's not going to make us want to give you any bigger of a tip. Just feels like they see you as a walking moneybag. I feel conflicted writing this because I know we're all human just doing our jobs and getting through the day, but this was my experience.

All I got to say is this Breakfast Klub is THE TRUTH!!! I kept hearing about this place and when I…read morefinally made it to Houston Wow!!! Next Level I got the chicken waffles to go and ate the grits fish and eggs there!!! When I made back home 305 MIA I went on there website and ordered the waffles and pancake mix the chicken koating and fish batter this is my second time around that waffles mix it's that good I'll never buy pancake mix from the store again I'll be using the fish batter and signature seasoning this weekend

It was a drizzly morning and the line was down the block for this place. I heard that it got busy,…read morebut seeing it in action was a totally different experience. My friend got out the car to hold a spot in line, and then we parked and followed. The staff regularly checked on people in the line which was wonderful, it was awesome when one of them told us that we could do next door but just be limited to 7 signature items and drinks. We reviewed the menu and saw if there was anything outside of those items we wanted, and we didn't, so we went on over. We waited maybe 5 minutes and WOW. The wings and grits I got were fire yall, seriously. There was a table with sauces, seasonings, napkins, etc. And there was a counter with cups full of ice and a water station. We were set. The food was sooooooo good. I see why they have a line. They own a bunch of spots around town, including a Caribbean one I hope to get to one day. This is one I absolutely have to return to!

I walked in and no one greeted me. The space was very hot, as if there were no air conditioning,…read moreand the workers were visibly sweating, hence the help-wanted sign posted in front of the establishment. The restaurant had a stale smell, and the oxtails were overpriced. I began to place an order but quickly changed my mind and left because the environment felt unsettling. I was concerned that I might get sick if I ordered food there. Additionally, the ceiling had visible spots that appeared to be moisture damage or possible mold, which is not a good look. Due to concerns about cleanliness and food safety, I would not recommend dining at this restaurant.

Been wanting to finally try this place my brother said is was in a class of its own…read more.. I have to admit it was really good but seem like the day i came was a off day greens was a little over salted or end of the batch... The oxtail over rice was a1....

I came on a Sunday and had a really nice experience. We started with the pretzel and crab rangoon…read moredip and it was perfect! A large, soft, salty pretzel and creamy, decadent dip made this app a 10/10. Then we tried a couple of cups of gumbo which had the best roux I have ever tasted... Another 10!!! I could just order a pretzel and a bowl of gumbo and be completely satisfied with my meal here. For our mains we got the sticky chicken and fried catfish. Sticky chicken was a little sweet for my taste 7/10 and the catfish was perfect, another 10/10. The sides were good but the jalapeno blueberry coleslaw stole the show. If you're ever in the area this restaurant is a must try! They'll be moving to a new location soon and I hope it has the same cozy feel as this original location.

This was my third visit and my last. The wait today wasn't more than 45 minutes. I do recall the…read moregnats previously but it seems to be a out of control issue, even ROACHES. A small one crawling on the wall near our table and someone from my party saw a larger one crawling near the kitchen. And boy was it stuffy in there. I asked our waitress if she could move a floor fan near for some relief and to detour the gnats, she said she go ask but she never came back and when she did she completely forgot my request. We weren't seated in the greater eating area where it was cooler and maybe where the gnats were less of a bother. The food was delicious and homemade, you can tell it was made with high quality ingredients and that Southern skill that you can only get from helping Grandma in the kitchen. BUT the roaches made us lose our appetite. Such a shame. It seemed like the building went down. They don't seem to put as much effort into the condition of that place as they do the food. Dusty ceiling fans and crummy floors. I appreciate the homey vibe but it looked really junky, more stuff piled in unoccupied corners as before. I gave a lot of things the side eye, I mean it there has to be maintained asthetic. They charged an 18% gratuity on my tab for a party of 8 but I arrived with 4 people, the other 4 had already been there, paid and was almost done with their meal. Then of course the cashier/waitress still mentioned an additional, optional tip. I didn't think that was fair. At the end of it all she wasn't the best waitress.