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    Oxtails and grits
    Slimm W.

    The food and services were excellent. I celebrated my 40th birthday there with breakfast. My only issue, which isn't related to the food, is that there's no changing table in any bathroom. Since my daughter is only 9 months old, I had to change her on my lap in the only stall in the men's bathroom. However, the restroom was clean.

    Buttermilk Waffles, Turkey Link
    Kizito N.

    WOULD recommend (brunch). Came by on Sunday afternoon for brunch with a decent size group. They have a parking garage where you can get validated parking for 2 hours, just FYI. We were sat relatively quick, I would put reservation for this place if I were you, but when we came it wasn't too busy. We were sat and was greeted by our server, Fabian. The vibe was very nice, had the R&B jams in the background but wasn't overly loud to where you can't converse. It was a beautiful sunny day outside and it reflected all throughout the large windows of the restaurant. A+ for the ambiance. We started off with mimosa carafes for the table, great blend of juice and champagne. No complaints at all about the mimosas. He started us with a round of biscuits, with butter & jelly on the side. Would give it overall rating of 8.5/10, I actually liked them they weren't too sweetened like other biscuits. For food, I ordered the Buttermilk Waffles, turkey links, and side of Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese. The food was good, above average in my opinion. The buttermilk waffles weren't overly crisp but still had nice warm flavor (8.7/10), turkey links were satisfactory (8.1/10), and the mac & cheese was above average as well, not out of this world but pretty good nonetheless (8.0/10). In my opinion, I give this restaurant a 5-stars, not just because of the food (4 stars), but just the overall experience. The ambiance was great, our server was hilarious, kept us entertained the entire time, and they were convenient nonetheless. They do 20% auto-gratuity as well. Was a calmer brunch with a good vibe, something that is very underrated in a city like Houston. I would recommend this place if you have older adult family in town or if you want an experience more... "demure" for a Sunday. I heavily recommend you ask for Fabian as well, very good server for us.

    LaToya B.

    Tried Kulture for brunch with my husband and baby... I'm still smiling about the whole experience. We had 11:45am reservations and walked into a calm, not overcrowded vibe... which I loved. No chaos, no noise overload... just the perfect setting to actually enjoy the moment, take pics, shoot a few videos, and soak everything in. Now let's talk about Christina... because whew. She was working dual roles... bartending and serving... and did both flawlessly. Super personable, warm, and genuinely engaging. The kind of energy that makes you feel like you're more than just another table. What really stood out was her sharing her personal growth and perspective... hearing how her mentor helped shift her mindset was refreshing and honestly inspiring. That type of interaction stays with you. Big appreciation to both Christina and whoever poured into her like that... it shows. And listen... the food. CHEF'S. KISS. Every bite was giving flavor, intention, and soul. You know a place is serious when you don't even want to talk while eating. Straight finger-clappin' satisfaction all the way back to sunny Florida. Huge shoutout as well to the two gentlemen who helped my husband... top-tier hospitality. Friendly, attentive, and clearly customer-service driven. One of them literally walked to the corner of the restaurant to help him locate the parking garage. Who does that anymore? That level of care is rare and absolutely deserves recognition. Kulture delivered on food, atmosphere, and service... the full trifecta. Do yourself a favor... check them out and support. Definitely a spot worth revisiting.

    Stephanie J.

    Customer service was top-tier. Trev & Christina were very friendly, and attentive The atmosphere had a perfect blend of vibrant and mellow with an urban vibe. I ordered the chicken & waffles and the portion size was very hefty. The chicken was huge, juicy, and crispy enough to make a satisfying crunch but missing a little extra seasoning. The biscuits & jam were delicious. The drinks were smooth, well-made. They are right next to the George R. Brown Convention Center so it's a super convenient stop whether you're downtown for an event, conference, or just roaming the city looking for good eats and good energy.

    The beginning Gumbo
    Jared E.

    After the marathon, comes the breakfast. We randomly walked into Kulture thanks to the street marketing. The atmosphere is great, with the large windows and decor. A perfect place for brunch downtown and hanging with family and friends. Music was soulful, staff were friendly, and very accommodating. Biscuits : 10/10.. Buttery, flakey, and delicious. Throw that Jam on there with a little bit of the butter, and you good to go. Gumbo: 10/10.. the gumbo had flavor and a tiny bite at the end. The portion size is enough to fill you up. Some people like thick and some people like light, this was in-between. This hit the spot on a cold day. I would order this again.

    Fried lamb chops w/ a mango lemon drop  His: pancakes, eggs, & turkey sausage link w/ strawberry mimosa
    Priscilla F.

    After having a date, my boyfriend & I decided on eating here for brunch. If you're coming from the garage there is a side door entrance that you go into (we missed it and was lost for a split second lol). As soon as we walked in we were greeted with a smile and although we had reservations it was not packed. They had the old skool R&B jams playing, nice lighting, and a welcoming environment. All the people we encountered were amaaaazing! I wish I remembered the two men name who were helping us! They went above and beyond & the fact they didn't have to and it was so natural, speaks volumes. If y'all see this, shout out to y'all because y'all did y'all thang! I'd definitely come back and request the server that we had! I had ordered the fried lamb chops that came with grits & he ordered the pancakes with turkey sausage & eggs. The lamb chops were chefs kiss and the grits were my faaaav! They put their foot in em lol! His pancakes tasted like funnel cakes and were so yummy! I also ordered a mango lemon drop and once again, top tier!!! Oh & for parking, if you park in the garage they will validate your ticket for 2 hours. We paid prior, but they had asked and let us know.

    Tania M.

    Had a great lunch in a really cool spot. The food options were varied and may I say tastyyyyyy!!! They had off the menu oxtail with a coconut curry and rice, the fried catfish was so good, and the lamb chops with chimichurri just scrumptious. The only meh dish was the macaroni and cheese, left me lacking. Service was A1 the staff made sure they checked in on us and the food. Its a nice place to get food after church and close to Discovery Green!

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    Calondra B.

    First visit to Kulture. Open Table restaurant reservation via credit card. Free parking available in safe Avenida North paid parking garage with validated 2 hour parking. 5/5 Only a handful of vehicles were there. Upon arrival to the perfectly placed prime real estate location near Daikon Stadium, Discovery Green, and GRB Convention Center is this jewel on the first floor with floor to ceiling windows, stage, medium sized clean restaurant, bar, comfortable seating with patio seating included, and an upper loft with seating available. 5/5 Great music plays during the visit. People started coming in so noise level was perfect during our visit. Friendly knowledgeable staff assist you throughout your visit. 5/5 Complimentary biscuits, butter, and jam are served. Biscuits were my least fav 2/5. They just didn't have that buttery, fluffy, flaky pizazz I'm accustomed too. Yet, they were still tasty. This was a special After Christmas brunch menu, in addition, to the regular reasonably priced menu. 20% gratuity added to all checks. Arrived upon opening, so entrees were served immediately. Substitutions are allowed. Ordered oxtails, Gouda Mac and cheese, fried chicken whipped sweet potatoes, collards,with a biscuit that came with the meal. 5/5. Collard had perfectly seasoned potlikker, smooth sweet potato puree, and the hottest (nit spice level) chicken I used a fork to cut since I burned my fingers. This is a great restaurant.

    Tim W.

    Kulture is a must try's spot if you enjoy great food, terrific service and quieting ambience. I found Kulture on Yelp of course, trusted the community and nice again you didn't disappoint. First the food was on point, we did Sunday Brunch, I had the Crab Omelette which was delicious. The lump crab was super fresh and sweet, the omelette was cooked to perfection and the seafood lemon butter sauce tied it in with a nice kiss. I was driving so I had the coconut mojito mocktail, super flavorful and refreshing. Ohh! The homemade biscuits were a nice southern treat also. My wife had the fried lamb chops and grits, she was a lady as usual and refused to pick up the bone with her hand but they tasted so good she certainly thought about it. Our waitress/ bartender was phenomenal ( I'm sorry I can't remember her name) but she was great. Trevor the manager was super engaging with everyone and offered to validate our parking from the garage, BUT the hostess had already validated it for us. The ambiance was very inviting and unique. I really like the Kulture they're portraying at the restaurant Kulture. We will be back in October for dinner and update the review to keep you informed!

    Fried chicken, greens and Mac and cheese
    Clydell W.

    Food was good for the price. Great atmosphere. Service was really good as well. It is right in the heart of downtown. It has upstairs seating as well.

    Fried catfish
    Brittany L.

    I have beem trying to get to Kulture for a while now but havent had luck in the past getting reservations in the past...that changed this week. I made reservations through OpenTable. We were seated immediately and greeted by our waiter soon after. I ordered the fried catfish and substituted the grits for mac n cheese. The catfish was crispy. The sauce was a great addition along with the crab meat and shrimp! What I didnt care for was the mac n cheese...the cheese sauce was soupy and didnt attach to the noodles. Overall great dish. Pro Tip: The restaurant will validated your parking up to 2 hours. But only if you park in the Marriott's self parking lot off on Rusk St.

    Ashley O.

    This place was very decent to me and I truly mean that because I wouldn't necessarily say it was that great or amazing but it wasn't bad either. I did like the overall aesthetic of the place. It was definitely nicely and intentionally decorated, and that was clear to see. They also played some light music so it's not somewhere where you can't hear the other person that you're talking to because they're blasting music, but there is still music. However, the food to me though it was pretty good, it wasn't amazing. It was nothing really to write home about. I got the omelette and I got a side and even with getting an additional side, I still just don't feel like it really filled me up. I also felt like the service was just OK. Our server wasn't mean but he wasn't particularly friendly either and the brunch hours are pretty limited considering it closes completely down at 4:30 so definitely not somewhere to go for any sort of late brunch experience and it's not a brunch party by any means. I don't think I feel a strong desire to come back here, but I wouldn't mind at the same time, it just again was nothing to write home about.

    Oxtails and grits
    Breanna A.

    Everything was so amazing! The food, the vibe the service all great! Fabian was our server and maybe the reason why our experience was so amazing! The catfish was nice and hot and crispy with the crab on top. The biscuits were amazing. I'm definitely coming back at least once a month

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    Wonderful service. Stopped for a drink before world baseball classic. Super friendly team. Will be back to eat.

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    Ask the Community - Kulture

    Is "kulture" a misspelling of culture?

    I think it was purposely spelled that way to stand out. Its a black owned establishment. (Only thought I'd mention that ,given the K was asked about)

    Is brunch child friendly?

    It is child friendly there...a nice place with indoor and outdoor seating as you like.

    Can I make a reservation?

    No, not right now. They are not officially re-opened. They are just doing some pop-ups and soft-opening hours. You CAN make reservations for the Black Chef Table events that they are hosting, though.

    Is there a wait with reservation?

    Sometimes. It's difficult to make people leave who were there before you. However, there is a bar and waiting area.

    Is there still live music on Fridays and what time?

    Yes

    Is there a line like BK? Should/can I make reservations?

    You should make a reservation. Especially if you going on the weekend and during peak hours.

    What is the best night of the week for good sized crowd and live music?

    Friday

    Is this owned by the same guy that owns The Breakfast Klub?

    It is.

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    Bludorn

    Bludorn

    4.3
    (772 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$$$

    The aesthetic of this restaurant was a vibe. Think cozy tavern meets elevated dining. It's…read morelow-lit, intimate, and moody, but still feels classy and refined. While we waited for our table, we grabbed drinks at the bar on the other side, which felt like the perfect way to start the evening. I don't play about service and every box you could check was executed very well here. The greeting on entry was very intentional and welcoming. The table was still pending so the hostess showed us the bar and welcomed us to wait there. The bartender greeted us with a smile. We started with wine and when the table was ready the hostess came to gather us. A server came to take our drinks over to the table for us and they transferred the tab for us. Y'all, I love not having to think for a moment lol, please guide me through an experience. Ok so we got escorted to the table and since it was for my birthday, the hostess said "I think I have the perfect birthday table for you." And she did, because we ended up with the cutest plush velvet (I think lol) booth overlooking the rest of the restaurant so we could really take in the atmosphere. Also, loved the fully open-concept kitchen. Being able to see all the action added to the experience and gave the space a lively, interactive feel. Ok back to service because Bludorn really is topping the game! Our server was sweet and was able to speak to all the menu options. He really steered me in the right direction on choices, not one miss! Occasionally other staff would pop by just to say hi and make sure we were doing well. And I just love a little attention when I'm out spending my money y'all so that sat well with me. Ok now let's talk about the main event, the food. To start they brought us their version of Parker Rolls with a garlic butter, excellent starter. For an app I got the Chilled Corn Soup with Blue Crab. It was really refreshing, the flavors were vibrant and that crab was fresh. They also did not skimp on the crab. I honestly hated that it had to come to an end. For my entrée I did the Blackened Red Snapper (removed the bacon). This dish had a black eyed pea and puree situation under the fish. It was delicious! The snapper was perfectly flaky and tender, and the flavor of the accompanying puree was reminiscent of my mom's black eyed pea stew with bold flavors. The only thing was that I wanted the portion to be a little bigger, just made me sad is all lol. We also ordered the creamed spinach because they said it's one of their best sides and y'all it was so rich and velvety, it practically melted in my mouth! Now since it was my bday they brought out a cute chocolate dessert and had Happy Birthday written on the plate. I love details, it's going to get me every time. My friend got the salmon and said that it was "ok, nothing super special." She did love her shrimp app though. When we were ready for the check they brought out a cute postcard and the check was on the back. I thought that was so different, like finding a way to make the check cute is a talent lol. Also, for our left overs, they brought us little gold number plates, which we took to the front when leaving to claim our to-go bags. I thought this was very sophisticated, keeping the table clear in case you want to continue with drinks and convo, etc. Overall, the ambiance was warm, intimate, elevated, and effortlessly a vibe. Definitely the kind of place that feels perfect for date night or a cute dinner out with the girls. Would I go again? Of course, and I wouldn't think twice. As a matter of fact I'm making resys for brunch within the next few weeks. I plan to keep Bludorn in my rotation because when a place does it right you keep them close. I know Yelp does an overall star rating, but I'm going to start breaking my reviews down to show how I rate the different elements. Aesthetic or environment 5/5 Service 5/5 Food 4.5/5

    Very lovely restaurant. Came during restaurant weeks. They don't have a lot of seafood options on…read morethe regular menu so I went with the restaurants weeks menu. As expected in most restaurants they don't serve wild caught fish...the salmon was not my fave but it was well prepared. We ordered creamer spinach. The bread that come with the table which are Parker rolls excellent! They brought over celebratory wine as it was my friends birthday. I ordered the chocolate cake and a decaf coffee to go with very very good. Our waiter was good and helpful amd provided useful recommendations for the menu. I found it cute that they give you a key to put up your leftovers at the end. Overall a good experience and a place i would come back to.

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    The Chef's Table - Vintage Park

    The Chef's Table - Vintage Park

    4.7
    (596 reviews)
    21.0 mi
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    Fine dining
    Locally owned & operated

    First time trying Chef's Table, a South African inspired ambient new American restaurant! The…read moreinterior is dark and moody, and features a lot of the chef's South African memoirs. You can choose to sit either inside or outside. We went with the Houston Restaurant week menu which features some of their most popular dishes. For the appetizer, we tried the sautéed calamari and gumbo. The calamari had a nice creamy garlic sauce which paired well the sautéed bell pepper, onions, and tender calamari. Their gumbo is solid, not too spicy and had nicely cooked rice and a mix of toppings. The rice had a good bite and absorbed the flavor from the gumbo well. I would recommend the sautéed calamari. For entrees, we ordered the wild caught king clip and steak Diane. The very buttery king clip comes with sautéed spinach and is basted in a creamy, slightly lemony sauce which compliments both elements of the dish. The kingclip is garnished with micro greens and comes with an extra lemon for additional acidity, but I felt that it wasn't needed. The steak Diane had a medium cook and was soooo tender to the bite. I would recommend both, but partial towards the king clip if you want to try something unique! Lastly for dessert, I ordered the passion fruit crème brûlée which had such a unique flavor profile! The tartness of the passion fruit goes surprisingly well with the warm vanilla custard. The texture of the creme brûlée toasted sugar top was perfect as well and added a really nice crunch to every bite. My friend ordered their sticky toffee pudding, which was arguably the best one I've had yet. The toffee syrup is incredibly rich and adds a nice caramelized flavor to the ice cream and moist cake base. It's garnished with bits of sugary crumble and fruit. You really can't go wrong with either, but if I had to pick, their sticky toffee pudding is a must try. All in all, such a fun and intimate dining experience!

    We chose Chef's Table for a business lunch and were genuinely excited about the experience. It…read morestarted off well, but we ultimately left with mixed feelings. We were seated in a booth that felt quite cramped for a business meeting. Next time, we'd likely request a more open, well-lit table. We ordered several dishes, but the Chilean sea bass was disappointing. It was dry, lacked the buttery texture it's known for, and was quite bland. We also requested a side of hot sauce, but that request was overlooked. To end the meal, we planned to order coffee and toffee instead of dessert. After waiting nearly 30 minutes, we were told the coffee machine had broken. Unfortunately, by then the server seemed eager to wrap things up and didn't really give us the opportunity to consider any other after-meal options. Overall, the restaurant has a nice atmosphere and we can see why it's popular, but the food execution and service fell short of our expectations, especially for a business lunch. We hope these issues were just an off day, as we'd like to give it another chance.

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    Perseid

    Perseid

    4.4
    (77 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    Came across this hidden gem from a food review. I didn't know there was a hotel in Montrose. So we…read moredecided to try out the restaurant for brunch. The atmosphere was laid back and the ambiance was very conducive for a great date spot. The service was impeccable. Never had to wait on anything and the food came out in a timely manner. The food was just like the reviewer had said: the pancakes were delicious and had a lemony taste to them, bacon was just like I like it, crisp but firm with a smoky flavor, roasted potatoes were firm and roasted to perfection and the added sea salt gave them that just right taste that lingers with you, but the star of the show was the Scallion biscuits. They were done to perfection from the texture to the taste and when you added your jam and butter to them, everything went to another dimension. Definitely will be one of my new brunch spots.

    Came in a Saturday for an impromptu brunch with a friend and almost passed it up because the…read moreboutique hotel looks like residential apartments. I was able to find parking nearby on the street and made it inside before the rain started. We were seated and quickly greeted by our waiter. After a brief discussion, we agreed on what we wanted to order, only to be told they were out of the quiche. We opted for; -Fresh scallion Biscuits -steak & eggs (soft scramble) -Caesar Salad We prefer to order and eat everything family style and the food did not disappoint. Biscuits are a must. They are buttery, crispy on the outside and pillowy on the inside w/ fresh jam and butter. Also the steak was amazing (happy they were out of the quiche) and its served with eggs and potatoes. We will definitely add them to the Rolodex. Enter freely, they've been approved

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