Absolutely terrible experience. We were a party of 5 and were told by the manager, Kevin, that they had two tables available for groups of five. When we arrived, we were informed there was actually only ONE table for five -- and it was already taken. I politely offered a simple solution: my husband and I would sit at a separate table while my mom, sister, and nephew sat together. Instead of accommodating us, Kevin flat-out refused. He said they "only seat parties of four" and would not allow us to split up -- which makes absolutely no sense. To make matters worse, he was extremely rude and dismissive throughout the interaction. There was zero effort to help, zero flexibility, and zero customer service. We left feeling frustrated and unwelcome. Completely unacceptable treatment, especially from a manager. read more

This Houston's fine dining restaurant in Pompano Beach has an amazing location on the intracoastal waterway. This restaurant has been in the same location for over 35 years.The setting is so beautiful and serene. Seating is available inside and an outdoor patio with a setting overlooking the water and boats. There is an indoor bar and an outdoor bar area. I do love that reservations are available on their website. The food was of very high quality with incredible presentations. The prices were reasonable for the quantity and quality. There were a lot of staff available for service. For appetizers, the spinach and artichoke dip with tortilla chips was very tasty. Warm bread that included rosemary focaccia bread, cheese, almonds, and olives was delicious. I thought the Scottish Salmon with mashed potatoes and kale salad was very good. The cheeseburger is highly recommended and also the USDA Prime French dip Au jus. This restaurant is open for lunch and dinner. The menu had a variety of dishes to choose from. I will definitely be back to try another menu item very soon and I definitely recommend Houston's. read more

Houston's Restaurant - American Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

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I haven't been to Houston's since before the covid quarantine. The odds on me coming back are very slim. I met with two friends for dinner, one former restaurant owner from New York. We both had the same feeling when we left. The main complaint we had was finding out that the Houston's corporate service is told to remove your plates and drinks whenever they think you are ready without asking! We were both aghast that the server literally walked by and took them without asking and continued going when we weren't done! While John the manager did replace my drink, that didn't change the fact that my experience left a bad taste in my mouth. Speaking of taste, we started with the spinach artichoke dip which tasted fairly commercial. It didn't come with enough chips to finish the dip. My entree as well as my friends while having a nice visual presentation or extremely bland and needed to be well seasoned. We decided against dessert there because we didn't want them to remove it before we are done! read more

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Houston's has always had a consistent kitchen and every time I go I always know what to expect. This location is no different. In fact, many times I already know what I am going to order before I get there. The roasted chicken is juicy and flavorful and if I am in the mood for a great cheeseburger, Houston's is one of the best. I never fail to order the artichoke appetizer. Also one of the best. Their BBQ Ribs are excellent and have consistently ordered those several times. This location has very convenient parking and valet parking. The bar is very large , but we were told there is a waiting list for the bar which I find odd and inconvenient. I usually like to go into a restaurant bar and take whatever seats are available. Just as the food is consistent, so is the service and they usually hire reliable servers. Losts of salad choices and the portions are big. Houston's is located on the intercostal which makes their outdoor seated beautiful and you do not have to be directly in the sun. I will always come back to Houston's particularly for these dishes. read more

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Had an 830 reservation on a weekday and didn't get sat until 9. They offered to comp us an appetizer, so that was nice! The shrimp cocktail and spin dip were incredible. The stars of the show really.. bc they came out quick and piping hot. Now for the misses... omg.. I've never had a warm margarita until now. It was actually gross. Hard pass. I had to send back a minty cocktail but that was my fault bc I don't love mint. But pass for me! Now for a 62$ filet that I ordered medium.. came out bloody rare. Swing and a miss. The fish sandwich my friend ordered looked good so maybe I will try that if I go back. But it would be a hard sell with so many good options close by. Oh the mash potatoes were heavenly and the server was nice enough. read more

Why is everyone that works here so rude. The food is good the ambience is great the waitstaff and hostesses are just not nice. They realize that they're in the service industry.? read more

I came here for dinner and the red snapper was good it was breaded and fried and very filling I would say it's easily splittable between two people but very delicious and then I also ordered the salmon which was fresh and extremely tasty the top of the salmon was well seasoned and had a bit of a nice crunch to it as well. I also ordered their dirty martini which was refreshing and tasty and made to perfection. I sat outside and truly enjoyed the ambiance I will say this is a great place to visit if you're looking for a date night or to have a family dinner as well. It is very clean and the ambiance is beautiful especially if you sit outside out in the water you will have a great sunset view and view of the boats passing by. I will definitely be back here soon! Especially since the service was immaculate and the server was friendly and informative. read more

I've been going to Houston's for years and it never disappoints. This is probably my favorite franchise just because of the stellar location. It is on the water and open concept so the inside and outside feel as one. Also, the booths inside all face the water and are on a hill sort of so no one has an obstructed view of the water/boats driving by. Food, drinks, and service are always amazing. I just wish they would bring back the chicken tenders. read more

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Houston's is a safe choice for dinner. Visited recently for a business dinner and although we had reservations and arrived on time it took quite a while to be seated. Once seated however service was excellent. I had the ribs and they were delicious. The cole slaw that accompanied it was one of the best I've had. The fries however were cold and not fresh. The warm bread plate was also subpar. Our server was pleasant and polite and took great care of us. Menu seems dated and not a good variety. Would I go back? Maybe. Not my first choice for future dinners. read more

I have been eating at this Houston's for more than 20 years. The experience is usually outstanding. Last night was very off. I had to ask 3 times for a napkin. We ordered 3 Crush drinks, requesting no sweetener. All 3 came way too sweet- had to return them. When the check came, those returned drinks & their replacements were all on the check. Our reservation was 7:30. At that time all the great dishes we love were sold out. This has happened other times too. Our waitress was very clueless. Usually the service is exemplary. Hopefully this was just an off night. read more

1/28/2025 My wife and I stopped in today for a quick lunch, and it was a beautiful afternoon. We had Caesars salad, and we split a piece of Key Lime pie. Both were delicious. Mr. Horowicz, GM, you can be very proud of your terrific Server, Aliyah, as she was very friendly, had a beautiful smile, and did a fantastic job. The ambiance was amazing, with boats going by on a spectacular sunny afternoon. Here are a few photos of a day to remember. Thank you! You have our utmost respect! Marc & Anita Walther read more

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I've been dinning at different Houston's for years and I have to say my last experience here Saturday, December 21 was not good. My husband ordered a cheeseburger. It was cold. The fries were like sticks of how hard they were. My salmon was cold as was the mashed potato and the broccoli. When the manager brought my food back, he said nothing. My husband told him he didn't want to keep eating the cheeseburger because it was too cold and when my husband said he didn't want anything that was it. Poor MANAGEMENT going down will never go there again. read more

We arrived at 815. They said 45 min wait. After an hour and 20 minutes, I went to the hostess stand and asked how much longer. She said, " you can eat at the bar if you like." Never again Many tables were open read more

Steaks were great. Along wait time even with reservations. Floor setting was ok. If you wear a hat, they will have you removed from the restaurant. read more

hostess not accommodating, with an attitude.. The place has changed a lot... Might be the last time i come here.. you're better off for the Jack's. lol! read more

Houston's never disappoints! Excellent food quality, outstanding service! I wish that in the future, they'd build quiet sound-proof booths....it can get really loud; therefore three stars. Ashley, my server was absolutely amazing! read more

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Incredibly Fabulous! The food is good, especially the ribs! The service is the best ... while enjoying the wonderful river view, they came looking for us when our table was ready! The ambience was just perfect for a romantic night out read more

Love this restaurant! Even though it's hidden away, it has a soft ambience n beautiful views of Intracoastal- Dinner was 2 huge crab cakes (NO filler! )!with sauteed red cabbage topped with ricotta cheese- tiramisu dessert was wonderful- I keep coming back for these crab cakes as one always comes home w me along w the cabbage. We'll definitely be back!! read more

Disappointed... Boca Raton location. let's start with the non-friendly hostess that greeted us with , "Do you have reservations and what's your name" NOT HELLO...unclear if she was having a bad day or that's how she typically greets customers. Once's seated , we were greeted by a nice friendly waitress. Which was at the end of her shift but decided to wait on us until her co-worker started his shift... The atmosphere was very Gloomy and the decor is very dark... we ordered old fashions which were decent. Spinach/Artichoke dip and chips were also decent. I ordered the trout which came with a side of coleslaw which I must say I expected better. The trout was salty but cooked perfect and the coleslaw had too much mayo . Let's just say I partially ate my food. My husband had a grouper sandwich that was overpowered by the coleslaw on top of the thick buns. We asked for a side of fries which I was glad they were saltless. For desert we had the key lime pie which it wasn't bad, the crust was the best part of the pie. The wait staff was decent but seemed unhappy. Over all, we will not go out of our way to dine there again. And if I had one close to my home, HOUSTON'S will not be in my top 10 restaurant's to dine in. read more

Absolutely great resturant and atmosphere BUT the way it's managed is almost a zero! Today we called when 1 minute out and they said they take reservations for the inside and outside bar and they would see us when we arrive. I said would you like our name to be put on the reservation list and she said no you have to come in. Upon arrival the front desk said you have to goto each bar and put you name in. I replied how long do you think that will be for me ti go to one bar and put my name in and then goto the next bar and put my name in. Everyone order in one spot and they don't move so it's a shit show trying to get a drink. The bartenders are working as fast as they can but they have no support. Meanwhile there's 4 girls at the front desk talking about the personal life. Painful. I come for the drinks not for the food. read more

It's been a few years since I've been here, but I always remembered Houston's for having great food. I was not disappointed when we went Sunday evening. It was full, but with seats available inside with hardly any wait. This restaurant is right on the intracoastal and has a nice outside eating area. I ordered the ruby red trout and was able to request a different side than the one it comes with. I tried the braised red cabbage with goat cheese. Both items were super delicious. I didn't know cabbage could be so tasty. I took leftovers home and they were even great the next day. The service was good, our waitress that took our order was very friendly and efficient. The woman that took our drink order forgot about my request for water, but that was not a big deal. Houston's is not cheap but it's not terribly expensive either for the quality and atmosphere you are getting. It would be a great place to go on a date with the dim lighting and quiet sound level. I definitely want to come here again! read more

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This was a surprise. I am usually familiar with the menu and service at Hillstone Coral Gables, but Houston's Pompano Beach has a limited menu. We arrived early for our 8 p.m. reservation, only to be informed that we would be seated around 8:30 or 8:45 p.m. We ended up sitting at the bar, and after two cosmopolitan martinis, we decided to have dinner there. Unfortunately, the service was slow and inattentive; I mean, who has dinner without a glass of water? I ordered the salmon and key lime pie for dessert. Overall, I don't think I'll return. I probably would have had a better experience at half the cost at a LongHorn Steakhouse. The ambiance was meh like an old Red Lobster. It is what it is. read more

Wonderful spinish dip appetizer. For lunch they also had a great french dip sandwich.

The staff have a bad attitude--it has gone downhill over the years, in relation to service, with an approach of the customer are there for the staff and not the other way around. Many locals no longer go there and it is is not related to the ever increases prices -do not mind paying 'over the top' $$ but shoudl be for for both good food and service but the staff just do not care a damn about the experience. Either change or own/train your staff. read more

Overpriced. Same menu. Very difficult to get seated. Hard to make reservations with 5 or more people. Much better restaurants around

We were seated next the water. The view is beautiful and so peaceful. The hostess and waitress is very attentive and super nice. The calamari is a really good appetizer. We were disappointed by the pork chop and Hawaiian steak, it both lack flavor and a bit overcooked. read more

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Overly complicated system for waiting depending on which area of tables or bar you wanted - having to talk to literally four different hostesses is ridiculous. And then after waiting an hour and a half they texted to say our table was almost ready and then four minutes later texted to say they gave it away. After 4 minutes! No way the food makes up for the way they treat customers. Avoid. read more

Absolutely loveeee Houston's! We came here on 4th of July after the beach for dinner. Had a dirty martini , which was made perfectly. Shared the sashimi tuna salad and French dip Au Jus. SO yummy. I recommend sitting outside as the view is beautiful. Service was top notch. read more

Came with a party of 12 people and asked to be splitted between 3 tables, was kicked out because they dont like parties of more that 4 people. If you have a big party stay away from this place!!! Very rude front desk. read more

If the grilled artichokes are in season and you do not get them then you are not doing Houston's right. Anyways if they are not in season still ask for the aioli with their crispy thin yummy fries. The French dip is immaculate and will change lives. My family loves the Rueben and the veggie burger. Also can never go wrong either their margs. Great place great quality of food. One of my consistent favorites read more

I had friends visiting for a few weeks. We went to a bunch of restaurants. This was by far the best. We reserved outside. It was so nice watching the boats go by. The service was at a very high level. The food was delicious . I definitely recommend Houston's. Drinks, food, and boat watching. Beautiful atmosphere. read more

Houston's Restaurant - American Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

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The food was great. We sat at the bar. The service was outstanding. We waited a bit for the starter and then the main course. But it was worth the wait. The restaurant is very pretty inside. All the guests seemed pleased. read more

I was invited to lunch and was looking forward to enjoying a beautiful view on the water. There was complimentary valet on arrival. We had a reservation but could not be seated outdoors without a wait of 15 or 20 minutes. We chose to wait. We were seated outdoors with a very nice view. Our server was friendly and we ordered a grilled Brussel sprouts appetizer to start. I have had the veggie burger here in the past and knew it was good. My friend ordered a Houstons Chicken salad, her go to. We enjoyed all, especially the appetizer w the side sauce. Houstons has been around for a very long time. They always have a crowd and they have strict rules which are mentioned online when you make your reservation. The prices are high and the food is good, as expected. I had not visited this location before. I did enjoy mu lunch date, the food and the view. read more

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We were in Pompano Beach on Wednesday on business and decided to have lunch at our favorite Houston's. We have eaten here several times and have always loved sitting outdoors by the Intracoastal watching the yachts, boats, airplanes, and jet skiers go by. The ambiance is very relaxing both indoors and outdoors. We always know that the food here is going to be above par and they didn't disappoint this time either. We decided to order our favorite lunches. My daughter had the Hawaiian ribeye with fries, and I had the French Dip sandwich with fries. Delicious and it hit the spot! We passed on dessert. Our server was Jasmine, who was very nice, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. Service was quick and friendly. I would like to add a special mention about A.J., who deserves a gold star for going above and beyond her duties by helping me when I was having a physical difficulty after getting up from sitting too long in my chair. My knee gave out, and I was in severe pain. I couldn't walk and was holding on to the table umbrella for support. I was stunned and couldn't think how I was going to walk to the car. I had my cane with me, but it wasn't enough support at this time. A.J. rushed over to ask me if I needed help and offered her arm as support to help me make it to our car. Without her help, I was stuck in one spot because I couldn't move. Slowly, we started walking to the parking lot. When my daughter saw the trouble that I was having, she jumped out of the car and came running over to help. I made it to the car with their help. A.J. was so gracious and helpful. I am very grateful to her and hope Houston's Restaurant recognizes what a valuable employee they have in her! She saw an emergency and rushed to resolve the situation without hesitation. Thank you, A.J. Parking is easy and available right at the restaurant. They also have wheelchair accessiblability. The location is easy to get to from I95. We look forward to going back again in the near future. read more

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I've never been treated like this at a restaurant. We were a normal group of six, planning to split into two tables, and we were refused service just because we arrived together in one vehicle. We tried to be flexible and offered solutions--didn't matter. Very disappointed. read more

The general manager is pompous and unreasonable. He doesn't evaluate situations to the betterment of the institution. Because the restaurant is so successful (as there are very few others in Pompano at this level, which will change in the future as it gentrifies), he has become overconfident, rejecting people who have been loyal customers for personal reasons. This little man apparently has a Napoleon complex and should be replaced. Otherwise, the food and ambience is great. read more

Very rude and shockingly unhelpful hostess. Awful service compared to other Houston's/Hillstone locations. Don't bother.

Our favorite Houston's. My fiancé made reservations and we like arriving earlier to get a drink at the bar and sit outside overlooking the water and the boats driving by. During our various visits we've had the salmon spread, cocktail shrimp and the last time we had the special, fried oysters. We always order the Filet Mignon which is cooked perfectly every time. We keep coming back because the food is always spectacular. The service whether is at the hostess stand, the bar, or the servers, we've always had the most pleasant experience. On our last visit, 12/22, we sat outdoors and had at least 8 different young ladies come by our table to take the order, bring water, bring food, clean the plates, bring drinks, bring dessert, etc. I told my fiancé "this is a well oiled machine". The ladies were in total sync. Kudos to the staff and the management. Highly recommend! read more

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Houstons has been making my meal since the 80's and my chicken salad is still on the menu (its had a few changes). My group had spinach dip which was good, the chips are so good and not greasy! Houstons, bring back the couscous please! It was cold out and we had a seat by the glass with a water view. My server replaced my martini into a new icy glass! Super service move! read more

Usually love this place but maybe it's just this location, service was the worst I've had in a long time. Food was great although! Ambiance is the best out of the 3 south Florida locations. read more

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