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Great service and food, but quite pricey. Despite the price, I still had a fantastic time at Georgia James. The interior is classy and the staff is well trained. My boyfriend made a reservation here for our anniversary, made a note of it in the reservation, and the staff confirmed that we were celebrating an anniversary upon arrival. I love it when restaurants actually read notes attached to reservations. It doesn't take that much effort, but it makes a world of a difference for the customer experience. We were seated in the corner of a room which we appreciated for a quieter/slightly more private dining experience. Our server was attentive and helped point out some menu highlights. We started off with a small, complimentary bread basket. Great, herby butter and soft bread. We got the pork belly for our appetizer and it was wonderful - there's a crust on it and the flavors are rich and tangy. We split the 14oz ribeye which was a good move because we didn't even finish it. Between the steak and the sides, and with how rich everything is, we still had an entire portion left. The steak came out perfectly cooked to medium rare, tender, and with that signature crust on it again. Brussels were pretty straightforward/predictable, but still good. I was a bit underwhelmed by the truffle mac n cheese. I think ultimately it was a bit lacking in truffle flavor, but it was very cheesy which I appreciated. Georgia James celebrated us by gifting us a slice of chocolate raspberry cake - delicious! Rich, smooth, and not too sweet. Either valet or park in the paid parking garage (Georgia James validates up to 2 hours via a QR code in their restaurant)
It's a massive development they occupy in a quickly expanding area of river oaks. The space is very elegant and feels like you would expect for a more contemporary American steakhouse. Service was cordial and present. Not over the top or chatty, and helped make suggestions. I tend to look for table service that elevates an experience when spending big at a steakhouse though. The food here was just all over the place unfortunately. The appetizers were part of the meal that feel flat for me. The Viet Cajun oysters were served shucked and submerged in butter. So much so that when I took a bite my body reacted in surprise, I'm not sure if that's good or bad, but they were overly salted/seasoned is my feel. The Korean pork belly was just plain over cooked, a textural nightmare as the meat was a couple of seconds away from jerky. If that was the point or not I can't say, but usually pork belly dishes are fatty and melty when you eat it. We had a bang bang shrimp type dish that was a par for the course experience, the fried cauliflower paired with it was a bit more interesting the the shrimp in my opinion. For the meal proper, we order a suggested Tomahawk cooked medium rare (+) with some potatoes. The potatoes were excellent, tossed in a bright and herby green sauce, we enjoyed those a lot. The steak took quite a while to get to us. We came for a Friday lunch service that wasn't quite halfway full, and after the initial rush of lunch goers had gotten their food by the time we ordered. The time we ended up waiting felt too long by half and the steak wasn't cooked to order by the time they were cutting it in front of us. It makes me wonder if it took so long, why wasn't it cooked more thoroughly. It came out perhaps a touch above rare, it was definitely an issue for the others at our table. We didn't send back since we had waited longer than necessary at that point, and the whole flambé show prior would have made it feel silly. My feeling is that under different circumstances, maybe at dinner or with a different approach ordering it would've been much better, but for my visit this is what I feel. I'd like to give it a try again, but at with the competition being what it is, is it worth the money again?
Nothing that made me say...I gotta go back. But it did the job. Meatballs were 2.5/5 Pork belly 4/5 Burger 3/5 Oysters 3/5 IG snapeatblog
This is pretty standard affair as far as nice trendy steakhouses go. Great ambiance, great service, overpriced food. On company dime for a client, this could be a fun spot. But there are we too many better options if you are spending your own in Houston I really cannot complain about anything here, but the price is elevated for the location/trend, and there just isn't a standout menu to go out of my way for Would I Go Out of My Way to Try? No Would I Return? No Food Taste- 7/10 Ambiance - 8/10 Service - 10/10 Value- 5/10
Well, this is a very beautiful, romantic and classy restaurant. Great for business luncheons or for romantic date night. This was a weird experience. Would be 5 stars for the food but I don't know WHAT was going on with today but the bartender and waiter were VERY OFF!! ONE STAR DEDUCTION: So I do NOT drink it's against my religion and I literally ordered a VIRGIN mojito. Guess what I got a liquor filled mojito that I had to spit out and ask to be remade SECOND STAR DEDUCTION: I ordered a SHRIMP Caesar salad and was brought a CHICKEN Caesar salad. THIRD STAR DEDUCTION: I ordered the FRIED BRUSSELS and received vacation broccolini. UGH! Very frustrating. Crab fingers The bone marrow Brussels once I got them Mac & cheese Were all pretty good. But overall the meal was just bothersome waiting on them to replace everything. The kicker is there was only ONE other table being served because my reservation was at 12pm when they first open. Love this place though I hope they get it right next time. $200 Bill and a complete wreck of the meal is not what's expected. Definitely was looking for higher standards for lunch at an empty, not busy time or just ever.
Looking for a steakhouse with an intimate, relaxing setting? Maybe for a date night, anniversary, birthday, or just a treat-yo-self kind of night then look no further. Located in Houston's newer Regent Square area near River Oaks. For parking, valet is available and there is also a parking garage nearby. Garage parking is paid online, scan the QR codes located on some of the stone pillars and fill out the info. As soon as you walk into Georgia James you'll immediately notice its modern-sleek decor. To start the evening off I ordered a Gin Martin. I went with their signature GJ Martini #1. I typically go for a regular extra dirty martini but this had a different spin. It had Citrus flavored gin, Blanc vermouth, Quin quina Blanc, and bitters. The drink tasted great, just a little too sweet for my liking since traditional martinis are not sweet at all. For dinner we weren't terribly hungry so we skipped the sharables and went straight to the main course. I ordered the filet mignon, cooked medium with Béarnaise sauce. The filet was cooked to my liking (don't be fooled by the photo, I know it looks charred lol) and the Béarnaise sauce was exactly what I wanted. Also ordered a side of sautéed broccolini that was seasoned perfectly, not too salty or peppery. To end the evening I ordered a dessert cocktail. I already had it in mind to see if they could make me a Brandy Alexander, many places either do not know how to make one or do not have all the ingredients needed for it. To my surprise the Brandy Alexander was on their dessert cocktail list. It was very light, not too sweet, and creamy. BIG WIN! Our server was great throughout the evening as well. Very attentive. Looking forward to my next visit here.
Great location, beautiful restaurant. This is a great restaurant for a date night as it has romantic low light with the fine dining touch. The food was amazing, we tried a little of everything. Drinks were decent. Service was stellar.
We were greeted at the door quickly and sat quickly. The drinks were good. But after that we were unimpressed. We went for Houston restaurant week. Our server told us that menu was not up to par of the main menu. I've never had the main menu as it was our first time there but I would agree. The food was not good. I had the meatball. It was nothing special. The risotto was not true risotto. It was not good and the steak had a weird marinade or steak that was not good. The dessert peach cobbler was ok. I had a bite of my friends mouse and whoa it was so rich that you couldn't eat more than 2 bites. Plus our server depended on those that delivered the food and maybe stopped by twice to ask if we wanted additional drinks. After we were done with our food it took about 25 minutes for him to return and he brought us our check. We said we had not received the desserts yet. He picked up the check, they delivered our desserts maybe 10 mins later and he brought the check back. Once we finished our main entree it took us another 50ish minutes for our desserts and check to close out. We thought it was taking excessively long and that's when we realized because at the end we were waiting on him and he didn't have other servers to rely on. Overall not impressed and would not go back as none of us liked our food. Didn't think it was good.
This review reflects the new location of Georgia James; parking is only available in the paid garage, not a great start. The new area adjacent to River Oaks is very upscale and clean, which is a plus. Unfortunately, the execution and quality of the food took a slight nosedive from a few years ago in their old spot. The Caesar salad was a bit forgettable; 3.5/5. Their gulf oysters were straight up not good; very salty and engulfed in a butter bath, 1/5. The hearth roasted pork belly was a bit burnt and tough, 2/5. We split an off the menu tomahawk for our table; the cook was requested as a medium rare plus and came out just south of rare. I found it a bit inedible due to how raw the cook was. Not a fan, and not a good cook of a nice cut. Overall, this wasn't the top notch spot that I visited a few years back; or everybody else caught up and eclipsed this in terms of cook and execution.
Arrived here for a dinner date. The place wasn't crowded but we decided to sit outside because it's a nice day. For starters I ordered the East Coast oysters which were so fresh and delicious! The espresso martinis were delicious as well. Our server was a young girl. I forgot her name, but she was very attentive. For dinner, we ordered a New York strip to be split Brussel sprouts and the truffle mac & cheese. That typically always order a fillet so the New York trip wasn't really that good to me. I don't like a lot of fat on my steak, but it was good nonetheless than the presentation was excellent now onto the sides. I absolutely loved the brussels sprouts they were so delicious. I wanted to run into the back and ask the chef what his recipe was and the mac & cheese was delicious as well. I was so full that we had to have doggy bags. I would definitely come here again. The ambience is great. The food is immaculate and the service is excellent.
I found this place to be standard for a steakhouse. The service is at the level you would expect for the price point, professional and accommodating. For appetizers we had the Caesar salad, which was ok but I couldn't taste or see the boquerones that they indicated were there. That was disappointing because I always hope that steakhouses will serve a "real Caesar salad" which must have fish. But they're probably catering to the masses who don't tend to prefer this. We also had the popcorn shrimp and we did like that quite a bit. FYI the shrimp are not crispy, moreso saucy. As for the entrees, I don't really eat steak so unfortunately I cannot comment on that, but my husband indicated that he enjoyed his. I ordered the king crab legs, which had a lot of good seasoning and quite tasty, but I'm not sure it was worth the $110 market price for 1/2 pound. Especially since I can get similar for much less at a crawfish spot. That's my fault for not asking what the MKT price was though. lol. We had the Brussel spouts (just ok) and the smashed and fried potatoes (better than ok) for sides. I did find the drink menu to be impressive as they had a nice variety of cocktail offerings with different spirits. I had the New Fangled and the Texas Derby. Of the two I preferred the Texas Derby. My husband had the Tallow Old Fashioned. He was both disappointed and relieved that he couldn't taste the tallow. lol.
The service was great. A pet pee e of mine is sitting with an empty glass for long periods of time. We never had to worry about this. The drinks were good. My fiancee enjoyed the el mercado. I had an old fashioned as usual which was pretty good. The only knock is, it said tallow old fashioned, but it didn't taste any different than a normal old fashioned from wherever. However, not necessarily anything to bring down a star rating. The braised beef ravioli was good, the pork belly was good, fried chicken was solid, but the rissoto was the star of the show. I would go back for that. The side were good too. The smashed potatoes were super good. The restaurant has a nice chill vibe. You can tell as long as you are business dressed or business casual youll be fine. You dont have to be formal to go here.
Georgia James definitely at the higher price point of Houston restaurants, but the food lives up to the hype. I cannot stress enough, how amazing the Viet Cajun oysters are. I would keep coming back just to eat these. Our steak was so delicious. It was cooked perfectly and we love the table side service. I also feel like the steaks are a fair price for the quality of the meat. However, I do feel like some of the sides here overpriced. The mac & cheese was Really creamy and very good, but a bit underseasoned. A little white pepper would have enhanced it. Overall, I absolutely love this restaurant and my next step will be trying it for happy hour.
Georgia James lives up to the hype! We've been meaning to try this place for years, but finally used HRW as our excuse to make it over here. Attentive service and a beautiful restaurant, we'd come back for another special occasion for sure. For HRW dinner 2023, we tried everything, but my favorites were their smoked redfish dip, comeback slathered chicken breast, and chocolate cake. What surprised us the most though was their bread service. What we thought was just a candle to set the mood, was actually a dish of warm wagyu beef tallow to dip their homemade sourdough bread in. Perfection. The redfish dip was super fresh and lemony tasting with just the right amount of smoke. While I expected the hangar steak to be the best entree, the comeback slathered chicken breast was TASTY! That sauce was so addicting, you could put it on anything and it'd taste great. Last, but not least the chocolate cake. Super rich, moist, and tons of chocolate flavor. 10/10 would recommend Georgia James! What put Georgia James over the top for me though was their bartender. I forget his name, but he made a perfect "Last Word" cocktail. I was looking for something gin based and refreshing. He said say less, whipped out the green Chartreuse (which I can't find anywhere to buy for my home bar bc it's sold out), and executed a perfect prohibition era cocktail. The luxardo cherry was literally the cherry on top of this HRW dinner, enjoy! read more
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1 year ago
I went to Georgia James for my birthday on a Sunday and I really enjoyed it. The bar had happy hour so my friends and I sat there and had a few flavors of lemon drops, which were very delicious and the bartender very sweet. The food was very good and the waiter was very thorough describing the different steak options and giving us his opinion. I can't remember what steak I chose but it was a great recommendation with little to no fat, the potatoes were very good, Brussel sprouts very tasteful, crawfish Mac n cheese, no flavor. The house salad very good and filling. The ambiance was very chill, it wasn't many people, almost empty so everyone was very attentive and accommodating. read more
3 years ago
Another great HRW dining experience with good food and excellent service. The hostesses and our server were super nice and very attentive. If you haven't caught on to me yet, I'm taking advantage of all the pricey restaurants for HRW and places I've never tried before. I ordered the Heat Wave cocktail (I love a good strong and fruity drink). We also got a bottle of Riesling for the table. They brought out some sour dough bread and a "dip". It looked like melted butter at first with a candle in middle but it's actually a melted (animal) fat. So that was interesting. For starters I had the smoked redfish dip with crackers. And oh my, I could eat a whole tub of that dip! That might be the best dip spread I've ever had. For entree I went with the Flounder Courtbouillon. I know you're going to ask why I didn't get a steak at a steak house? I didn't want to pay an upcharge to order it off the HRW menu and the fish description sounded good. The fish had a good crust and I liked the sauce on top. The rice grits do have a different texture, similar to polenta. I ordered a side of Brussels and the glaze on those was yummy! For dessert I tried the banana pudding. Now normally I'm not a huge banana pudding fan but the vanilla rum cake caught my eye. I was disappointed that it was a very thin layer of the cake and you could not taste the rum. I definitely wanted more of the rum cake than the pudding. We came to celebrate my recent engagement with friends and the staff made sure we had a good dining experience. read more
New favorite alert!!! Good food here and the ambiance is great. We visited in a Saturday night and were seated upstairs where they had a lovely band. The food was absolutely delicious! We had a ribeye with a lobster tail accompaniment and salmon but the star of the night was the oyster appetizer. Omg! Buttery. Garlicky. Spicy. Goodness!! I highly recommend this place; as specially on a night with good weather. They do have rooftop/patio seating and we also went out to enjoy the night air after we finished our meal. In summary, my review is based on the total package that the restaurant has to offer. Good food + ambiance = . read more
Great meal for Houston Restaurant Week! Beautiful restaurant, amazing service! We started with the Viet-Cajun oysters, which were delicious. They're served off the shell in a sauce. Slab salad was also great! Also got the hanger steak and fries which is a classic and tasty. Highly recommend the Heat Wave drink, very delicious. Would definitely come back. Great for date night or girls' night! read more
3 years ago
My family and I had a lovely dinner here celebrating my parents' anniversary! What better way to try out this restaurant than with their Houston Restaurant Week menu. First off, the bread and butter service was pretty neat. What we thought was the candle for the table turned out to be the dipping sauce for the bread (smoked beef tallow). I had the slab salad, the hangar steak and frites, and the pineapple vacherin for dessert. The slab salad aka wedge salad was amazing. I love a good wedge salad, and adore bleu cheese. The steak and frites were cooked to perfection and the fries were heavily truffled, and the pineapple vacherin was a beautifully presented pineapple sorbet. Service was very attentive. Would return for another celebratory dinner or to try out their happy hour. read more
2 years ago
This restaurant was on my list to try. And a friend's daughter was having her birthday celebration here. So perfect timing for me I went with their Houston restaurant week menu. My first course was the crispy shrimp delicious they had a bang bang sauce flavor. Second course was Braised short rib with mashed potatoes the meat was so delicious and tender. The last course was key lime tart. This was good but a little too tart for me. I also did wine pairing with each course. We had an excellent server very knowledgeable of the menu and very friendly. read more
2 years ago
1 year ago
I was brought here last April , I had an amazing experience. My first time at a true fine dining restaurant. The wagyu was mouth watering. Literally put my to sleep. Very rich vibes. And the service was top tier. read more
4 years ago
2 years ago
Food, staff and service was amazing! They even let us play our own playlist for my sisters wedding brunch which added to the ambiance! read more
6 months ago
2 years ago
5 STAR EXPERIENCE FROM BEGINNING TO END. My husband and I had our wedding brunch here and it was so immaculate, well thought of, and perfect! The entire reasturant staff went above and beyond to make us feel like our special day was their special day. The Food was 10/10, drinks were spot on, and the excellent customer service was just *chefs kiss* lol. This was our first time here but as a couple who lovesssss to have random fancy date nights we will DEFINITELY be back!! Special shout out to our waiter Ivan , and the manager Rafael who made our perfect day even more perfect. We also can't forget about the other waiter who helped us cut the cake too lol (forgot his name). read more
The ambiance of the restaurant is nothing spectacular for fine dining, but it is nice. Clean. Spacious. What I can't for the life of me understand is why they were playing 90s rock in a fine dining steakhouse. It doesn't match the theme at all. Anyway... There is valet available or you can park in the garage which is a bit of a hike depending on your shoes and the weather. Hosts greet you right away and were friendly. Opened the doors for us. We had a reservation and were seated right away. This was my first time visiting (Friday night at 7 pm). It wasn't crowded. Lots of seating remained so I'm sure you could walk in. Our server was friendly. But also seemed kind of tired and low energy as the night went on. Like he was slowly fading but still... the service was decent at the end and better at the beginning. The drinks were good. We didn't order off the cocktail menu but asked for a side car, lemon drop and French 75. The side car was made very well if you're into those (chef's kiss). I will say the drinks took a while to come out even though it wasn't that busy. Food: Sourdough came out with beef fat (or steak fat?) in place of the butter. You think hmm, okay but it was actually really good. Almost like dipping your bread in steak au jus mixed with butter. I had the ribeye which was pretty expensive. More expensive than any steakhouse I've been, and I'm a steakhouse queen. I also had the loaded potatoes and shared brussel sprouts. The steak was amazing. So flavorful, juicy, tender (a little too fatty), seasoned to perfection. Adding it to my list of best steaks for sure. The potatoes were a hit. And the sprouts were okay. Overall... the food was really good and I'd go back. read more
I would give this place a 3.5 out of 5 stars. I had high expectations, and they were not met. I would, however, come back solely for appetizers and the loaded potatoes au gratin. Food: Viet Cajun Oysters- 5/5! I am not a fan of oysters, but these were definitely something that I would order again. The lemon zest added a bit of a salty flare. Bone Marrow- 5/5! The pecan pesto made for an extra rich bone marrow. I loved the toasted focaccia served alongside it. Long Bone Ribeye- 2/5. Considering the price, I expected this steak to be great. We had requested medium rare, however the steak was mostly rare. When we asked for them to cook it a bit more, it came back well done. On top of that, there was hardly any flavor. Brown Butter Toasted Mushrooms- 3/5. The mushrooms tasted a bit on the sour side...with no hint of brown butter. Loaded Potatoes Au Gratin- 5/5. I LOVED THESE! The crispiness of the potatoes along with the thick-cut bacon, sour cream, and cheddar cheese Service: The waitstaff was absolutely perfect. They were respectful, friendly, and helpful. read more
2 years ago
Our server was great, but we were extremely disappointed to hear when we went to order that they made a mistake with the dates on the menu and the special menu didn't start until the following night. All we were told was that he spoke to the manager about it, but we were not compensated in any way. For a mistake like this at this nice and expensive of a restaurant, we expected better. The food was good but nothing amazing, and for the price, it was underwhelming. The best thing about the whole experience and essentially what kept us there was the guy singing and playing the piano, he was incredible. read more
2 years ago
Alex our waiter was phenomenal! He has extensive knowledge on literally anything I asked him about the restaurant or a dish. I've been to the new location twice now and it's been amazing both times! They even brought me fresh steak cut options to choose my own to my liking! The flavor is HUGE! Every dish is unique and tasty. I promise you if you get the charcuterie board just eat anything and everything on it no matter how "weird" it looks. You will love it. Ask the waiter what ways he likes to mix the things on the board to get an idea as-well! They have nice wagyu steaks as well as rare cuts that you won't find in some other places! The red snapper was also really good! As for the ambiance the place is very formal and fancy, but also relaxed and easy going. Nice daylight during the day, and low dim lighting at night. The location is also very nice and great for a date or family dinner. They bring you warm towels to wipe your hands with, then they bring a beef tallow candle that warms the tallow and once they bring you bread you can dip it in the warm tallow! The chef has worked under many top chefs in different industries or cultures so he brings a lot of twists and unique items to this establishment! Thank you Georgia James and Alex for the awesome experiences read more
2 years ago
My husband and I went to Georgia James Houston for our 7th Anniversary and boy did he pick the right restaurant! It's an upscale/fancy restaurant that has valet and offers you wet warm towels to cleanse those germy hands as you sit down. We ordered King Crab, steak, oysters, potatoes, salad and 2 drinks. The drinks were tasty and strong. ALL of the food was amazing! It's hands down the best steak and most flavorful crab we have EVER had! The service is top notch. They are very knowledgeable of the menu and they even clean the little bread crumbs from your table. My husband is making this a spot we have to hot every other month. The food is a little more pricy BUT it's worth it! read more
The food is great, service was top notch and ambience was just fine. I had a great steak that was crunchy on top and cooked to perfection. The old fashioned drink was great too. Our waiter was fantastic with his requirements. Overall very happy with this place and will be back. read more
2 years ago
Absolutely loved this venue. Not only is it beautifully decorated, but the service was phenomenal and the food was delicious. They took care of all dietary needs as well. The oysters were incredible and they served us a family style meal that was incredible. And a great, if very spendy, wine list. read more
Magically delicious! GJ is an amazing, posh date night option with fantastic food & drinks! The service was friendly, and the kitchen was slow (but based on how delicious the food was once it arrived, I'll allow it). The Gulf Fish and the Pork Chops are divine! The bread service is a nice production as well. The cocktails are crafty, cute, and pack a punch. I loved my first visit, and I'll certainly be back! I have my heart set on trying dessert and the rooftop vibe once it cools off a bit. Cheers! read more
Georgia James steakhouse was recommended by a friend, so I decided to make the journey for a quick celebration. The entrance and parking areas are very limited, and it seems it's only valet (one-man running the valet). I had to circle around twice to find the entrance, and there was construction in one area. Upon entrance, you will find the hostess directly in front. The restaurant is quite big and open, very contemporary and modern, which is different from your traditional steakhouses. The kitchen and bar are to the back, behind the hostess. Georgia James is proud of its sources from 44 Farms in Cameron, Texas and Snake River Farms in Boise, Idaho. They also partnered with Atkinson Farms for local produce. FOOD: Viet-Cajun Roasted Oysters (3/5): We both expected a different presentation with this when we read it off the menu. There are 6 small oyster pieces that are basically in this "Viet-Cajun" flavored soup. These pieces are served on an interesting platter that allows the oysters to absorb flavor and spice from the soup concoction. I would not order it again for what this appetizer entails versus price and quality. I do recommend dipping the bread platter into the soup! Slab Salad (3/5, iceberg, black pepper buttermilk, tomato, red onion, shropshire blue cheese, benton's bacon lardons): The ingredients were fresh. The slab salad is basically wedge salad. I think there should have been more of the other ingredients added when compared to the iceberg. Brown Butter Roasted Mushrooms (3/5): This was OK. I personally felt it was lacking some flavor. Potatoes au Gratin (4/5): I'm not the biggest fan of potatoes au gratin, but this was one of the best ones I've tried. The top was slightly crunchy with a perfectly balanced cheesy interior. Fried Brussels Sprouts (4/5, creole vinaigrette, crispy garlic): This had great flavor with the vinaigrette. I would definitely order again. TX Strip Steak (3/5, wet aged, 44 farms, cast iron): It's similar to the NY Strip and is shareable between 2 people. Despite it being wet-aged, I was not impressed. It's not something I would come back for. However, I'll stick to the long-bone ribeye next time. The service was fantastic. Our waters and drinks never touched the bottom. The servers were personable and knowledgeable about the menu. If you are with a group of 6, then order the Baller Board, which is off the menu. I saw a handful of tables with this. Would I come back? I'll try other steakhouses first before coming back personally on my own. If someone else wanted to come, then sure. read more
3 years ago
We visited with a party of six to celebrate a special occasion. In advance we shared my food allergies and our server Alexander had consulted with Chef Matt before our arrival to come up with some solutions and understand what I may have difficulty with on the menu. Because we were dining early, they were even willing to make some off-menu dishes. Ultimately our group settled on the board which we learned was called "the big baller board." This is essentially the opportunity to let the chef shine and to taste a variety of steaks and other meats. In addition to the Porterhouse, Chateaubriand, Longbone and A5 waygu, our board included juicy fried quail and pork chops. I tasted everything but the pork chops but heard it was all good. The steaks all come cooked at the same level (medium as I prefer) but they did allow our party to request "+1" on pieces they wanted slightly more heat. I'm told the lemon drops were tasty. They also offer non alcoholic drinks. I enjoyed our starters, the favorite being the Viet Cajun Roasted Oysters. The steakhouse helper side didn't disappoint and all the sides were good (rice, Brussels sprouts, helper, mushrooms) but if I am honest, I would skip the mushrooms. The space is open and has clean design. The tables are far enough apart that you feel you can have intimate conversations with your table. We were treated well from start to finish. I can't wait to take more people there. Parking note-there is a garage that provides free three hour parking if you don't want to valet. read more
Hmm, I feel like some of the exemplary qualities of the old establishment got lost in translation, with the move to their new location. While we have previously been so impressed by the cozy ambiance, elevated service, and outstanding food experiences at the old Georgia James, the new spot missed the mark for us recently. The new building is beautiful, with a much more grand design than the last one... but the trade off is noisiness & crowding. Tables are too closely cramped together, it's too easy to bump your elbows into other patrons or squeeze into your chair (I'm petite at 5' tall, and I wasn't comfortable in my seat). We ordered our favorite items, but they were mostly a disappointment. The dry-aged Longbone was leaning more towards medium-well (we ordered medium-rare), and the cut was significantly smaller than before. On a packed Friday evening, the servers seemed extremely flustered, and it was difficult to waive them down amidst the commotion. They seemed over-booked & understaffed. The valet was very slow, manned by a very disgruntled young man. All in all, a blahhh experience. For us, the GJ appeal is lost... Feels like an exchange of quantity over quality, but I hope it's just transitional growing pains. I truly hope the owner/management sees this & takes my constructive feedback to heart. read more
4 years ago
We've been wanting to do this for a while, and this weekend was the best opportunity to break bread with friends and beef tallow! (I've added parenthesis for off menu items) Party of 8 was the perfect size to try the Baller Board. We trusted Chef to guide us through our culinary experience and it was worth every bite! Sleeper hit was the Fried Holmes Chicken (with caviar), and it gave us an opportunity to try 4 steaks, ranked based on my preference below, would recommend trying them all! 1. JAPANESE A5 WAGYU - described as 'beef butter' around our table, a memorable bite to begin our adventure 2. LONG BONE RIBEYE - perfectly seared and seasoned, my bar for ribeyes has been elevated 3. WAGYU ZABUTON - chimichurri and beef cut into perfect medallions 4. P O R T E R H O U S E - perfect steak temperature and a must if you're a porterhouse fan! The whole lobster came with lobster cornbread dressing (and noodles). Savory perfectly cooked noodles were a crowd favorite. If you have foodie friends in Houston, I'd highly recommend this experience, worth it! read more
Overall, I was not impressed. I have heard a lot about this place so decided to visit to celebrate a milestone. Parking - I think there is a parking garage nearby however, it looks like it is connected to residential, basically you have to valet park. I had a RSVP at 7 on a Thursday and was seated promptly. The service was excellent without a doubt the waitress did an outstanding job explaining the menu and with her recommendations. The oyster appetizer is excellent. Dinner, we had creamed collards, fried mashed red potatoes, mushrooms and long bone ribeye. I think the food could have been MUCH better. All the dishes had good flavor however were luke warm to cold. I was not able to enjoy the meal because the food was not hot at all. It was so cold I could pick up all the sides as well at the plate the ribeye was on with my hands. Typically, the dishes are so hot that you can't touch them. Also, I would have expected the manager to visit the table as they typically do at most decent restaurants, he never visited the table or any tables I noticed. Again, for $445 w/out tip for two, I expected a better meal. I did leave the waitress a 30% tip because she did an excellent job. Would I visit a second time. More than likely not. We did take the leftovers home and doctored them which were excellent after some doctoring. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
We came here to celebrate our anniversary with our cousin and her husband who also have the same anniversary date. We were treated well since the minute we walked in the door. Service was excellent and the food is so good. Parking could be a challenge, have to park in the parking garage which has a little walk (suggest ladies to not wear high heels :-) or can be dropped off first We got the seafood tower appetizer and it is so good and worth every penny!! Smoked redfish dip is a must! Steaks, needless to say, are cooked to perfection as ordered. We also enjoyed many side dishes, charred corn, carmelized collar greens. Definitely on our to go back list!!! read more
We had the ribeye, which was delicious, as well as the tuna tartare, brown butter roasted mushrooms, and the fried brussels sprouts. All dishes were great. We got two sauces - the chimichurri and the roasted garlic butter, neither of which are really worth it. The steak itself was flavorful enough that you really don't need more sauce or flavoring. Service was good and the new location on Dallas is beautiful with ample parking in the garage. I definitely appreciate not having to valet or find street parking. read more
Another great premium dinning experience! Dim lit dressy casual ambiance. Went here for my wife's birthday and it was amazing. Made reservations for a party of seven or more and was accommodated with no problem. Table setup and with oil burning candles and warm napkins upon being seated. Drink and apps were great. Some menu items were priced depending on market. They also have an upstairs outdoor patio area. Definitely a fav in the Houston area. Must come again! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Came here to entertain out of town guests and it did not disappoint. An upscale fresh vibe in this somewhat newer location. Our server had great suggestions and was very attentive. The oysters are a must. This is the best skirt steak I've ever had. read more
This is probably my favorite restaurant in Houston because the food is outstanding and the ambiance is beautiful; it never disappoints in that department. Unfortunately, the last 3 times I've visited, the service has left a lot to be desired. The last visit we were there for a little over 2 hours for dinner, not really by choice, on a week night. We were sat with no menus, and we were not provided menus or asked for our drink orders for nearly 20 minutes. I eventually had to ask someone to serve us. Then, in that 2 hour time frame, we were checked on twice after motioning our server over. I'd have more grace if the restaurant was busy,it wasn't at all. :( This has been our experience the last few times, and it just doesn't sit well with me when we spend over $300 every visit. Luckily, the ribeye has me in a chokehold and earns every bit of 5 stars. Netting the service against food quality... it's now a solid 3 for me these days. read more
1 year ago
An amazing experience. The staff and the food were top notch. We ordered the Charcuterie, Beef Carpaccio, Crab Cake, Oysters, Popcorn Shrimp for Starters. The Georgia James board was our entree and it was great. Steak was cooked to perfection. Had a wonderful night. read more
3 years ago
Great food, the garlic butter on your steak is a must! All the food was sensational. We ordered steak, oysters, snow crab and a few sides. Place is very nice with a great wine selection and amazing service! read more
2 years ago
5 years ago
Love this place! Everything was wonderful; customer service, covid 19 protocols and food! We ordered the viet-Cajun oysters and those are amazing! The oil it came in, we had ended eating that with the leftover bread; did not want to waste it at all. Best part, the oysters were already cleaned and you didn't have to worry about getting your hands dirty. Medium rare ribeye steak melts in your mouth! Ooffff! Two people can devour that and would still want more. Best steak I've ever had. The sides you can easily share and definitely recommend the Brussel sprouts, even if you don't like them, and their fried mashed potatoes. Dessert- peanut butter banana pie/cheesecake. It sounds interesting and the taste is different! I've never had peanut butter this creamy before. This dessert took us by surprise and I am happy I tired it. COME HERE- no where else. After your meal you can thank me by adding to my Georgie James dinner fund. read more
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3503 Dallas
Houston, TX 77006
Montrose, River Oaks
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(832) 241-5088
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How many ounces are the steaks listed on the menu?
They were all decent sized steaks - I believe 8 oz or more. It's fine dining and the waiters are more than happy to answer any questions. My husband and I got the porterhouse steak and that was 20 oz if I remember correctly.
How much is the baller board?
It varies because they just charge you per item they put on there. So it really just depends on the mood of the chef. We had the most expensive things on the menu on there, probably ended up around $500
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