Brussels sprouts so good. Ribs were falling apart, everything was perfect. I get the ahi tuna salad every time cuz it's so fresh. Darren was so attentive and friendly with our slightly needy group. read more

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I have been going to Houston's/hillstone for decades. Past few years, they limit how many ribs they send which is one of the main dishes everyone goes there for. I placed my order at 6:30 and was told there was no more ribs. This has been happening 75% of the time I go now. This is a hospitality business. This never used to happen. Management is getting too cocky. read more

Best variety anywhere in Houston, excellent service, and a lovely setting; however - poor value proposition. The portions have shrunk and the prices appear bloated. $300 (including tip) for lunch for four: three cocktails, three appetizers, and four salads. Too much. read more

I've spent over $8k at this place overall but after the recent managers & service I refuse to go here. Food still good but definitely not the people. The people they hire are terrible. read more

Cameron is an amazing waiter and gave us an authentic experience !! He established a genuine connection with us. He is culturally competent and fun ! The food was excellent as well read more

Decided to try this place again a few years after our previous bad experience. It's still just a glorified diner with pretentious management and over-priced crappy food. Don't believe the reviews that rate this place highly. read more

Absolutely awful. The worst customer service I have ever experienced from a manager. She was flat out sexist.

Excellent as always!! Spinach and artichoke dip was out of this world. The house cheeseburger was cooked perfectly and so delicious. Service was great all around, but the hospitality provided by Claire was 11/10! We absolutely will be back! read more

Hillstone - Cheeseburger - Salad Near Me - Houston, Texas

After completing the Chevron marathon, we wanted to celebrate by going to Hillstone, as in past years. We had seen reviews about their dress code, strict adherence to no large parties and no special accommodations for small children, so we came prepared. We brought a change of clothes and made a reservation before we left downtown. We had a wonderful experience - our table was ready upon arrival, Jordan and the service team anticipated our every need and the ambiance was lovely, candle light and a quiet adult atmosphere. We ordered their Prime French Dip and their Knife and Fork BBQ Ribs. The food was excellent - the French Dip was on fresh toasted bread, thinly cut prime beef, au jus and horseradish sauce with crispy fries... yum! Two 4 rib racks of ribs (St Louis & Baby Back) were falling off the bone tender served with cole slaw and crispy fries. Jordan brought an extra plate for bones, ketchup, spicy mayo and hot moist towels at the end. It was a wonderful, quiet dining experience. Their rules make sense after experiencing a meal there... good food, excellent service and quiet adult atmosphere. Perfect place for celebrations, special occasions or date nights. read more

I always come here for the Ruby Star Salad! It's so goo! The staff and parking valet are always so helpful!

You definitely need a reservation for this place. We walked in last minute without one and were lucky enough to find a spot at the bar as someone was heading out. To start we had spinach artichoke dip and then for my main course I went with a grilled chicken caesar salad. I enjoyed the food and the atmosphere here. I would definitely come back again. read more

Heartbroken by the Decline of Hospitality at Hillstone. I recently visited Hillstone (formerly Houston's) with my family for a special occasion--my sister's two daughters' baptism celebration. My mom and her husband, who now live in San Antonio, were excited to return to a place they fondly remembered for its bar seating and lemon drops. We were joined by my uncle, his son, my cousin, and my father. What was meant to be a joyful reunion quickly turned into a deeply upsetting experience. We seated ourselves at the bar, unaware of the policy prohibiting children from sitting there. After we had already settled in, staff abruptly informed us of the rule and asked my sister, her husband, and their two daughters to leave the area. They were told that seating in the main dining area would be over an hour wait, so they left the restaurant entirely. This lack of flexibility and empathy fractured our group and cast a shadow over the evening. Later, while showing my uncle some old acting videos I made at 20, I was told I was disturbing nearby guests. A card was dropped off, followed by a verbal warning--yet when I asked the guests next to me, they confirmed they hadn't complained. This felt like another unjustified reprimand. We spent over $600-$700 that evening, and when I requested to speak with the general manager, Schauna Porter arrived accompanied by security--as if I posed a threat. I hold an MBA from Rice, graduated from USC, and am a Senior Property Manager overseeing a major city center. I understand rules and engagement, but above all, I value hospitality and respect. This experience left me feeling criminalized and deeply disrespected. I will never return to Hillstone or any affiliated restaurant. What was once a cherished establishment has lost its warmth and grace. I am heartbroken. read more

My family has been enjoying trips to Houston's/Hillstone for over 40 years. Our last two experiences have so bad that we're done. They won't care. This time wewere told they no longer seat parties of anything larger than 5. We're a family of 6 and were told one person would have to sit at another table. The manager was rude, the hostess was even worse. Five max??? No business dinners? Two couples max? We had two kids under 10 and were told to go elsewhere. It's painfully clear this place has lost what once made it great. There are better options in this City and we'll never be back. read more

Service was great, food was meh. Had the spinach artichoke dip to start and it was a little cold like it had been sitting out a while. The cheeseburger was also just ok. Not a ton of flavor. Love the hot towels at the end though! read more

Hillstone is good for what it is: a chain upscale restaurant with an old-school classy bar feeling. It's a good spot for a business lunch. My salmon was perfectly cooked, and the kale side salad with peanuts and peanut dressing was delicious. The food was simple and well-executed. read more

Great value wines and well executed foods. Service is friendly and casual. I love this place. One of my go to restaurants in Houston for lunch or dinner. read more

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It will always be Houston's your me, excellent food, great atmosphere still missing the Westheimer location.

Peeps. I checked out this place since the renaming. Nothing has changed that I can see. The Hawaiian was delicious but they have not upgraded their fries. My guests had the veggie burger and said it was disappointing. Also we found out that their vegetarian dish has pork in the dirty rice??? It's called the proud vegetarian so we didn't understand. The service was great so I will rate it a four. Nice ambiance, good service, just okay food. #Pkast read more

Sad to say like so many others, this was my last visit to Houston's. Been going there for 45 years, like others miss the Houston managed Houston's experience. Helped them a time or two during COVID carryout times. Corporate Hillstone management never met the bar for me. now Corporate has installed a system of maximum throughput. Each drone follows a mindless schedule to rush the "customer" out the door as quickly as possible. What's the problem? I came specifically to get rib bones for my dog. Had had a pleasant experience, the wait staff said she would bring out a box for them, did I want a bag too? Minutes later the system activated a drone to come and take my bones (yes my bones, I paid for them) away. Two minutes later the wait staff came back and was horrified to see the bones gone. The "manager" came over to assure me everything was ok, please leave a big tip. I assume that was what her script said to do. No bones, no compensation, no tip. And "Hasta la vista, baybee" The Corporate Office "We no longer take calls regarding guest experiences at our home office." read more

I've been wanting to go here when it was called Houston's, and finally was able to go. Didn't have a reservation, so the wait was over 30 minutes, so I'd definitely recommend to make a reservation! Ordered their Caesar salad, French dip au jus, and the Hawaiian! The croutons on the Caesar is amaaaazing perfectly crunchy & seasoned. To me, the star was the Hawaiian - the pineapple soy ginger marinade is to die for!!! French dip was just OK. I'd definitely be back!!! read more

The manager (white, slender) at Hillstone on Kirby was very dismissive, rude and a very poor excuse for a manager. She has absolutely no business being in any type of customer service/restaurant business/dealing with the public. I know this because of my experience today at lunch. My husband had just been discharged from the hospital and we were looking forward to dining at Hillstone. First of all they sat us in the bar because my husband was wearing a $50 Polo ball cap. When we asked to be moved to the dining room, because the bar was too loud, he was asked to remove his cap which he did. The aloof, kert, and dismissive manager came into play when I asked for an explanation of a paper card which was placed on our table saying basically phone use in the restaurant was prohibited as I was making a quiet call to the pharmacy. When I explained the circumstances, she had no consideration for our situation and ultimately turned her back on us and walked away. Can you imagine going into Carrabba''s, Grotto or Toulouse and being treated this way? My husband has left a review as well as we were completely flabbergasted by this treatment. There is a Big problem with the management at this restaurant and something needs to change! There was no attempt to satisfy us or to invite back. There is no need to worry about it because we will Never be back! We will tell our friends about our horrible treatment by the manager and encourage them to take Hillstone off their restaurant rotation. read more

Waited over an hour to eat their ribs. By the time it was time for us to eat, they were completely sold out of ribs. The manager did not care at all, was not accommodating. This was Saturday 1/11/2025 at 7pm. Not sure who the manager on duty was at the time. She is a slender black lady with a slick back bun. Not helpful. Will never return here again. I brought people with me to eat here and every single person was disappointed. read more

Boycot this place. If you want to be ignored by management when you request their presence at your table, I recommend Hillstone on Kirby. It was clear to me that the waitstaff was in fear of the floor manager. I came to this conclusion when I asked for the floor manager to visit my table in reference to being asked not to use my phone at my table in the dining area. My waiter asked the floor manager twice to come tableside for an explanation of phone use. She finally stopped by for a grand total of 1.5 minutes and told me rudley that the enjoyment of the restaurant guests was more important than me making a brief quiet medical phone call and abruptly walked away. Very bad customer service. read more

My family and I absolutely love this restaurant. We have been coming here for years when they used to be named Houston's. We like to get the Hawaiian Steak, baked beans, Spinach Artichoke dip, Thai Steak and Noodle Salad, and the Apple Walnut cobbler. We recently celebrated my birthday here. This restaurant does not provide free birthday or any celebratory dessert. This restaurant is great for any occasion. The staff are professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. The service is always excellent!!! I highly recommend eating here if visiting Houston or looking for a great meal as a local. read more

Hillstone - The Hawaiian Steak w/ fries. - Salad Near Me - Houston, Texas

Me and my boyfriend came to HILLSTONE on 11-20-2023 for our second time we absolutely love this place so much!! It's such a great restaurant!! I got the crispy chicken sandwich again with the spicy slaw it's always a favorite!!! Our server was amazing!!! We will be back again!!! read more

We have been coming to this restaurant for approximately 40 years and have always been pleased with the food and service and have never been disappointed. However, tonight, the service was over the top because we had the privilege of having a gentleman by the name of Darin serve us. He has been working at this location for years, and he was kind, present, exceptional to detail, and answered all of our questions. it was a true joy and Hillstone is very fortunate to have someone of this professional caliber work for them. We had a wonderful experience this evening and we look forward to coming back to Hillstone very soon, and we will definitely be asking for Darin to serve us. read more

Having a nice lunch on my day off with my husband when I get a call about my father falling and suffering a hip fracture. Get a card thrown on the table during my 10 minute conversation with his nursing home that I need to "Please" not talk on my cellphone at the table, even at a normal conversational level. Totally ruined my experience at this restaurant. Won't be back. Y'all need to change your policy to only those that are loud and lengthy or you're going to lose a lot of loyal customers! read more

Grown up going to this place when it was known as Houston's. We always loved the fries and club sandwich. Sadly they don't have the club sandwich anymore. Went this past weekend for the first time in years and it wasn't that great. The French dip sandwich was lukewarm at best and the fries were soggy. I don't like the elitist vibe of putting "cash only payment" signs all over and on the menu. Everything else was good but not worth the trip. Everything is overpriced for what it is. People pay for the illusion of a high dining experience when it's not that. read more

Hillstone - House-Smoked Salmon French Dip au Jus Grilled Chicken Salad Spinach and Artichoke Dip - Salad Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Horrible people working there. The manager threw a couple out of the restaurant only because they had a toddler, who was just talking like a toddler - not bothering anyone. She was not crying or anything. We saw it all! A rather expensive restaurant, so I couldn't believe they would treat good patrons that way. My husband is going to file a complaint. He saw it all too. The manager was a monster! Another couple saw it too and they told me they are also going to write a bad review. Review would get ZERO stars if that were an option. Boycott this restaurant! read more

I was happy to hear that Hillstone is doing take out. Unfortunately I found a pebble in my spinach dip really gross. I probably won't do take out from hillstone again. read more

Excellent food and service. Large portions, well prepared. However, while I will be coming back, I regard it as overpriced.

always a pleasure. Smoked salmon and artichoke dip apps are a delight. French dip is my usual choice for main. Recommendable!

This restaurant can be very good, if you're careful with your selection. For example, I think the ribs are excellent, and the fries and coleslaw that come with. Also thumbs up for the seared tuna salad. The prime rib was dropped from the menu, bad move as it was one of their best choices. The cocktails in general are very good, but here too care must be taken. I ordered an Aeperol Spritz and got something with grapefruit juice in it: turns out it's how they make it. But grapefruit juice, IMO, destroyed the drink and, furthermore, it's common knowledge that grapefruit juice dilutes effect of several meds that customers may be taking. So why not at least issue a caveat to those who the waiter or bartender sees are not looking at a menu. So Hilstone could easily be a 3 star. I give it 4 for ambiance and if you are selective with menu items. If you want steak, btw, go to a steakhouse read more

I love the food here and all staff is nice. Also they are make things so quickly and yummy. read more

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Tony and Bella.. mic drop. Always a wonderful time here. Consistency with transition of bartending has been great. Seamlessness.

What an EFFING joke. We were seated almost 2 hours after we got there. Quoted a 45-60 minute wait, but no - it was approximately a 100 minute wait. I think we only got seated that fast because my wife had an "interaction" with the hostess who raised her voice at my wife and was rude as fuck and then said she wasn't going to continue the conversation because my wife raised her voice in response. Hey, did you know the bar has a separate wait list than the restaurant? Neither did we because no one bothered telling us, 0nce seated, some waitress showed up and took our orders, so at least they're getting things going. All of the sudden someone else shows up and she's got about half our order so we basically have to start the process over. We had barely finished our appetizer when we got our salads. Great, they're paying attention. NOPE!!. She dropped our salads and within a minute she was dropping off our steaks. Fucking ridiculous. And the Hawaiian steaks... not even close to the quality they used to be. Tenderness was fine but the flavor wasn't even close. Menu says it's served with French fries. We didn't get any French fries. Waitress came to the table and apparently ignored that my wine glass was empty. No offer for another glass. Had to ask when she came to the table 5 minutes later and then wait, and wait, and wait for someone else to bring it to me. This place has gone so downhill. We'll never go back. Houston's was awesome. Hillstone sucks ass. read more

So, I have heard about Houston's FOOOORRRREEEVVVEEERRRR since moving to Houston, and I have been meaning to visit here but the timing has never been right....until last week. My coworkers and I came here for a holiday lunch and the first thing I noticed was that this spot was popping at 11:30 a.m in the morning (what sorcery!). What I gleaned from this little introduction was that is was probably a place where business is conducted, which explained the general layout and atmosphere. We were seated around a circular table at noon and were given a few minutes to ponder the menu. Now, what I like to do is create a meal out of the side and appetizer menu items. However, with the items listed under the appetizers and sides on Houston's menu, I could not. So I opted for a full meal - ribs with coleslaw and fries - and a house margarita. The house margarita was a creeper; one minute I was wondering whether or not it had alcohol and then the next was was in the mood to serenade the entire floor. Excellent! (5/5) The food was underwhelming. The cole slaw tasted very earthy and the ribs were bonier than meatier. The very sweet BBQ helped but it was all meh to okay to me. I was a bit disappointed but I rallied on! (Thanks to the margaritas!) (1/5) Our waitress was very sweet and patient with us as we all tried to figure out the menu (as newbies). (5/5) I think if I do return, I will definitely try out the bar side as opposed to the restaurant side. read more

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Very unpleasant experience at Hillstone on Kirby. The rudeness with which we were treated at reception was unexpected and unprecedented. Will NOT be back! read more

This restaurant has gone down hill since it has been taken over by new management. I ordered my steak medium and it came rare. When the waitress was going to take it back the manager Schauna Porter said to stop complaining it is Christmas Eve. Then she proceeded to say to feed your baby faster so she doesn't make any noise. Besides the food going downhill now - service is awful. Schauna shouldn't even be a manager of McDonalds. After reading reviews many people feel the same way but I guess these Californians who bought Houston's out don't really care how she treats their patrons. We have been going for 20 years but will not visit again till things change. I'm sure she will find a hard time finding a job later though when someone looks her up. Hillstone do better- treat your customers better. read more

Hillstone - Restaurant service - Salad Near Me - Houston, Texas

TL; DR - service was poor across the board and food was uneven. My daughter was in town and we looked forward to revisiting a restaurant that we hadn't been to in 20 years but was a regular favorite when she was growing up. We arrived to a 45 - 60 minute wait- no worries we were not in a rush. But after I noticed several parties who arrived after us being seated I checked things out to see them seated at tables that would have worked for our party of 4. Not ever sure what happened but not a good start to the evening. After taking our drink order our waitress disappeared for about 20 minutes. Dinner was a mixed bag - spinach artichoke dip was excellent as always my steak was good as was my wife's ribs. But the fries. No longer the crispy, salty shoe string fries we so fondly remembered. They were straight out of the back of the big white truck - luke warm, pale, and soft and flabby. Everyone at the table agreed that they were undercooked. We sent them back. They came back hot, pale, soft and flabby. Total fail. To top things off we had to ask twice for our check as the restaurant emptied out. 2:45 total time. It was very disappointing. Oh edited to add. My daughter asked if she could substitute for Swiss cheese on her chicken sandwich. The waitress said they had cheddar. My daughter asked if she could have Monterrey Jack and was told again they only had cheddar. My daughter pointed out that Monterey Jack was on the menu ..... read more