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    Local Table - Garden Oaks/Oak Forest

    4.3 (199 reviews)
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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Steak and chicken kebabs
    Sarah M.

    I was really excited to finally try Local Table today. [[HIGHLIGHT]]When you walk in, the restaurant has a very industrial vibe with concrete floors and exposed brick walls.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's huge--definitely big enough to host multiple large parties at once--and the bar area is equally impressive.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]My dad and I chose to sit outside, and it was a very enjoyable experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered the goat cheese spread with bacon jam (highly recommend) along with the kebabs. Everything was fresh and flavorful, and it was refreshing to eat somewhere that clearly cares about the quality of their produce the same way you do at home. Service was a little slow, especially considering it was after lunchtime and the restaurant wasn't busy, but honestly, the food was good enough that the mediocre service didn't take away from the experience. I'd definitely come back--maybe next time to sit at the bar for happy hour. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The environment is fun and relaxed, and it's a big bonus that your fur babies are welcome. It's exciting to finally have a dog-friendly spot like this in Houston.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Jennifer B.

    This food came out luke warm, almost as if it had been sitting in the back already plated. The service was good however, due to the restaurant being primarily empty I would assume the food would've been cooked fresh and brought out hot. I noticed our food was brought out very fast almost as if everything was premade and just reheated in a microwave. I would not plan to come back here. The atmosphere is [[HIGHLIGHT]]nice but just a miss on freshness.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Asian chicken salad
    T M.

    Third time coming, third underwhelming experience. The staff is friendly and accommodating so I appreciate that, but food just disappoints. Friend wanted to watch the World Cup so we came here and I kept it simple with a Caesar salad, that was not only drenched in dressing ugh but it promised prosciutto and instead really it's was tiny mini pieces of crunchy baked or air fried prosciutto. Not the same... a warning would have been nice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also, we sat outside and halfway through the game management decides to switch volume off the TV, that everyone was watching, with no warning whatsoever.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It wasn't even loud or disturbing anyone. If we would have known that from beginning we would have chosen much a better location. Thanks for ruining the experience.

    Eggs Benedict - prosciutto
    Cynthia E.

    Had a great experience at Local Table! The service was great - our server came around multiple times even after he brought the food to check on us. They have a great menu - health conscious options along with brunch/lunch options. I ended up getting the prosciutto Benedict. Eggs Benedict is one of my favorite meals so I decided to get that. They put the eggs on this massive Texas toast like bread. To be honest it was a bit much but the bread was well seasoned. The prosciutto was also delicious - almost like bacon though, but I guess there's different types and they fried it so it was pretty thick and meaty. Good experience and would love to try another menu item!

    Veggie burger
    Javier B.

    After wanting to try Local Table for a while, finally went in for a bite. [[HIGHLIGHT]]My first impression as I walked in was they did a nice job with the dining room. Seating area was inviting, the bar was tempting me for a drink even though it was pretty early, and the kitchen was showcased ( they even have a pizza oven).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were promptly greeted and seated, all employees were super nice. Decided to try a veggie burger after having too much meat over the Memorial Day weekend. It had avocado and pico de gallo, which I really liked. The fries were also pretty good. Kids also had burgers, and they were devoured within 5 minutes so I guess they liked them :). Would like to go back and try their pizza to see what that's all about!

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    Cynthia V.

    Nice option with a big menu and enough variety that anyone should be able to meet their taste/any dietary restrictions. Fresh prep so the quality stands out. We were here for lunch on a Friday and were able to be easily seated. Staff was friendly, efficient, and attentive. I opted for their gyro plate and the portion was way more than generous - delicious and filling. Parking - private, shared strip center lot

    Hummus
    Christian G.

    Came in to meet some old friends for breakfast. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside is very clean and has lots of seating as well as a full bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The patio is nice as well and covered.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We sat outside but when the sun got too strong the staff as nice enough to move our whole party inside. Service was great and the food was delicious. I ordered the chicken biscuit Benedict and it comes with some sort of sauce that I didn't really like but everyone else's food was perfect. Would definitely recommend coming here to grab brunch.

    Cast-iron Spinach Artichoke Dip Tiramisu Martini
    Anna M.

    A new Houston favorite for when I visit! Menu had plenty of great options, we wanted to get everything. Staff was very friendly and chill. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restaurant was clean physically and aesthetically.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had the Tiramisu Martini that was a spinoff of an espresso martini but more sweet and had no coffee in it. The artichoke dip was a perfect amount for two. We had the Lemon Pasta with grilled chicken as an entree. The flavor was rich and the chicken was moist. Not super seasoned but balanced well with the lemon and sun dried tomato pairing. A very great experience overall!

    Local's Kabob Plate (combo)
    Tyler H.

    ***01/18/2025 Only*** We frequently visit this restaurant, I mean almost on a weekly basis and service has always been superior. Tonight was definitely an off night. The place only had about 25% of the tables sat but our server didn't bother to check in. There was a table on the other side of the half wall (right next to us) that must have been a previous employee as a few of the servers popped over to chat with them. But our server, she just stood there and talked, talked, talked. Never once checked how our food was, never once asked for a refill (we did get a refill, because I asked someone else - but I could have definitely used a 3rd...). And after sitting with our plates pushed out to the edge of the table to indicate we were done eating, after about 7ish minutes we just walked to the host stand and the manager grabbed our check. Again, usually I am 5/5 with this spot as the food is amazing and service has always been spectacular, but tonight was definitely a miss. And it was just disappointing because we could literally make eye contact with our server while she chatted up this other table without even coming over to check on us or ask if we needed anything. Will we go back? Of course! But was very disappointed tonight.

    Bacon jam club sandwich with fruit cup
    Leena C.

    Local. Met some friends for lunch and it was a great choice. It was a nice enough day to sit outside (and I'm not an outside sitting person bc of allergies). Ordered the bacon jam club sandwich with fruit cup instead of chips. I was interested in the bacon jam and it added a nice flavor to the club. It was slightly toasted so it was crisp and tender which is exactly how I like mine. Fruit was fresh. The service was spot on. Our server was friendly and she gave great suggestions and overall made the brunch experience even better. Def would come back and try some of the other menu items.

    Lemon pasta
    bec s.

    Always get the lemon pasta but wish they could cut back on the crushed red pepper. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a little hot to sit on patio with a very spicy dish![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service is great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere is nice sitting on the patio.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Nancyrae S.

    Love this restaurant, and have enjoyed the many things I've tried from the menu - several reviews show that...but the Asian Chicken Salad...is not a repeat. Nice presentation, but there is too much dressing on the salad, making everything limp. With the spiciness of the dressing, makes it almost not enjoyable. And the chicken?? What exactly is this? It's pressed and dry, as if from a can, and does not taste like chicken. Waitstaff were friendly and great as always.

    Ginger P.

    Joined my girl friends for a lunch midweek. Friendly hostess and waiter. Great choice of items on the menu. I went with the lemon pasta thanks to yelp reviews. Great flavor and perfect for a lunch. I didn't add protein but chicken and shrimp were a choice. I also sipped in a blueberry cocktail- it was not too strong and accompanied the lemon pasta well. Huge space. Will return with the girls for sure!

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    They make an excellent pasta that was not expected, better than most Italian places! Yummy salads too!

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    Hamburger was cold , fries were left under the heat lamp, out of several beers for the burger and beer special. Not impressed

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    Dot Coffee Shop

    Dot Coffee Shop

    3.9
    (840 reviews)
    11.6 mi
    $$

    Love the service, our waiter angel was literally the best waiter I could've ever had! Literally any…read moreissue that I had he was right to the rescue! Coffee was amazing. Food was amazing. The place was really clean. Restroom were clean as well. Definitely recommend this place for brunch, dinner, or literally anytime of the day ! Thanks to the manager Daniela (sorry if I spelled her name wrong) she made sure everything was perfect and everything was!

    07.30.26 - Stopped by here with my gf for breakfast this morning, before her flight. Construction…read morein the area is heavy, and quite a bit of traffic, parking was packed, yet we did find a spot close to the door. Service has changed since last I have been here many years ago. In the past they would bring out a bread basket, as a free appetizer like how some mexican restaurants bring out chips and salsa, however, they dont seem to do that here anymore. Service at the table was mediocre, our waitress took our drink order and on the way over, the waitress was spilling the drinks over the floor on the way to our table. After our waitress took our order, my gf did not get the mayo on the side as she had asked, and after we received our food, our waitress never came around to check on us, didn't refill our drinks or anything. The place was very loud, louder than visiting waffle house. I was trying to have a conversation with my gf sitting just across the table from one another, and we were having to literally yell at one another just to hear what each other were saying. My gf did state that the sandwich she ordered was a big sandwich, and was more than she could finish. Once we were ready to go, our waitress still hadn't been around to check on us. So I had to flag down someone else, to get us some to go boxes, and our check. Low and behold, when I was ready to checkout, the waitress appears out of nowhere, after all this time, I'm guessing because she thought she was going to get a good tip. I'm sorry, waitstaff only get a great tip from me, once and if they perform a great job duty, and this was not the case in this matter. Maybe, better luck next time, maybe Papas needs to hire better waitstaff worth hiring and keeping.

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    Hot Biscuit

    Hot Biscuit

    3.4
    (233 reviews)
    10.6 mi
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    I was staying at a hotel nearby for an early flight the next morning. On the way to the hotel I…read moresaw the sign "Hot Biscuit" and since biscuits are one of my favorite foods, I decided to walk over and have dinner there. I wanted to start with one biscuit, but the biscuits come in pairs. The waitress said I could order just one anyway, but the order ended up being two. I meant to save the second one for breakfast, but that was not to be. It did not survive long enough to make it out the door. My actual meal was a bacon swiss and mushroom burger, which was excellent. Between the biscuits and the burger, I am forced to acknowledge that it was entirely too much food. Sadly, that did not prevent me from eating all of it anyway. Delicious! The restaurant, which is a diner with very basic decor, is on an approach road to IAH, and is open 24/7. When I arrived in the evening, the place was empty. By the time I left, there were a whole bunch of customers. I noticed in other reviews that people were saying they did not receive checks for their meal and felt they were over-charged at the register. I did not receive a check either, but the amount I was charged at the register seemed accurate -- and I was paying attention because I had read the other reviews first.

    Omg this place is a must when you visit houston. The pancakes are amazing, the biscuits are…read moredelicious ( not stale at all) & the service was excellent.

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    Why is he so special? I met him. He is a Vietnam Veteran. So respect to him.
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    Great Breakfast - Just Enough :-)
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    House of Pies

    House of Pies

    3.5
    (415 reviews)
    19.1 mi
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    Decent but not as good as I expected. I think initially I was disappointed with the greeting. She…read moretook us to a booth with the cleaning cart directly adjacent. We asked if we could kindly be seated in another booth to be told the open ones were 'closed' (no clue why it didn't exactly seem like they were in their own section). The next booth she offered us was drowning with the sun. Luckily, all we had to do is look at her, and she immediately offered us a normal booth, not next to a stinky dish bin and in a shaded spot. We all ordered something different off the menu. The food was good but the service just seemed very dismissive and not exactly friendly. I would definitely come back and try it again. I'm a strong believer that may be somebody was having a bad day. And I would definitely come back and just buy a pie and take it home because they looked delicious. Sadly, we didn't get the chance to try any of the dessert pies.

    ambiance is casual and comforting and service is great! their grilled shimp with tartar sauce was…read moredelish, and we really really loved the acapulco breakfast scramble. the grilled chicken breast is a little dry though. their sides are so refreshing as well! steamed veggies, fresh fruit, and the cottage cheese with peaches were a fabulous touch to our hearty meal. torn between all the cake and pie choices, we opted for a slice of carrot cake and apple pie. both were incredible! cannot wait to be back to try more

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    District 7 Grill

    District 7 Grill

    3.9
    (725 reviews)
    5.7 mi
    $$

    i said it once, i'm going to say it again;…read more i love high quality simple food! district 7 grill is that! as a california native, diner culture is in my blood!! (and tacos, avocados, strawberries, and wine- lol) i never pass up an opportunity to visit a diner. district 7's inside is very "dreamy" and i can see a lot of editorial potential. (if you're into that) but very casual. the food was excellent!! crab cake benedict (8/10) american breakfast (8/10) strawberry milkshake (9/10) red sangria (9/10) great portions + great service = left happy district 7 grill has been added to my permanent brunch list! bonné appétit c.

    ABSOLUTELY ATROCIOUS!! Let this place die like it's trying to. Unfortunately we were in a pinch…read moreand staying in a hotel nearby so we had limited options. 1) Nobody in the place at 7:00 on a Friday should have been a sign. 2) Waiter never took our drink order. He asked our food order first. We had to ask him if we could get drinks first. 3) When we did order we watched our drinks sit at the end of the bar for 10 min until I had to go retrieve them myself. 4) The food was INCREDIBLY mid for it being that expensive. Undercooked potatoes, overcooked chicken, not a single person at the table of 4 adults had a good thing to say about their meal 5) It took 2 FREAKING HOURS with no one there. When I say no one I mean completely empty 6) Trying to check out and leave. Our server who was looking for an upsell told us he saw a cookie in the back that was ready to go. Thanks for telling our 3 small children that at 9:30. Reluctantly after telling him no several times it was awkward enough to cave. Cookie took about 20 minutes to come out. We had been there for over 2 hours at that point and we had to just get up and leave. If you go to this restaurant after reading this, you deserve the horrible experience you will certainly have.

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    Clementine's Restaurant

    Clementine's Restaurant

    3.8
    (154 reviews)
    12.2 mi
    $$

    This place is in a somewhat empty shopping center, and I am saddened that more people weren't at…read morethis place on a Saturday night. They had live music on, and from the looks of it if you want to be a part of the show you can as they also have karaoke it looks like. The gentleman that greeted us was so nice and made us feel so welcomed! It wasn't one of those "oh I have to be nice to these guests because I'm getting paid" type people, you could really tell his niceness was genuine. I felt like I was at a fine dining restaurant. Our server was also very nice, and super helpful as I asked for a wine suggestion and she hit the nail with her suggestion. She brought a small sample for me to try before serving it. The food itself was delicious! We got the onion rings appetizer, and you could tell they were made to order. They were super fresh and also crispy. The chicken parmigiana was good, and they were not stingy with their portions at all. The picture I took doesn't do the dish justice. I will definitely go back to this place, as their food, service and overall experience is a great one when you dine in.

    OK, so this turned out to be a surprisingly good meal and much better than we had expected. We…read moredrove into the mostly defunct strip mall, found the restaurant down on the corner, walked in and sat down and then perused the menu in depth. We shared a bowl of the potato soup where we had no expectations and I thought it tasted pretty decent. But the real test was the entrees. Mr. Picky ordered the Fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp while I opted for Veal Parmigiana, and we each stole a bite from the other's plate. We reached consensus immediately that both dishes were well-seasoned and quite delicious, meaning we would return for more good food in the future. Seriously, we hadn't expected much when walking in and looking around, but were pleasantly surprised at the kitchen's efforts. We finished lunch with an order of homemade bread pudding and tiramisu, the latter of which in 2012 won a chamber of commerce epicurean competition 1st place ribbon. I wasn't there to judge that competition and have had better, but sincerely appreciated the moistness of the bread pudding. While the majority of diners were older and a more mature crowd, there's a lot to be said for value, and we thought the menu price was better than reasonable and I think a lot of people will discover this as a value destination, something we all appreciate.

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    Crab cake Benedict. It was perfectly cooked and delish!
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    This is going to be good!!!
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