Everything was fine, they just took a while to serve us the food. But the valet harassed me with…read morethe tip when it is a complementary service and his way of asking me was abrupt

THE FOOD AT LA LUCHA IS AMAZINGGG!!! customer service is top…read moretier so kind and attentive space is clean vibes are gr8 check em outtttt thank you

We recently celebrated my mother-in-law's birthday at State of Grace, and it was truly an…read moreexceptional dining experience. From the moment we arrived, the service was out of this world. The front hostess, Annabella, was incredibly welcoming and helpful, making us feel valued from the start. Our waiter was equally amazing and attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely dedicated to ensuring we had a wonderful evening. We started with the deviled eggs and crab beignets, both of which were absolutely delicious. Their French onion soup was hearty. Drinks were fabulous too. For our meal, we ordered the mashed potatoes, cacio e pepe, pork schnitzel, blackened fish, miso fish, and burger, and every dish was perfectly prepared and packed with flavor. The restaurant went above and beyond by surprising my mother-in-law with a birthday dessert (upon my request when I had originally booked it), which was such a thoughtful touch and made the celebration even more memorable. We also enjoyed the pecan ball and chocolate soufflé, and both were outstanding. Between the incredible food, impeccable service, and special attention to our celebration, State of Grace exceeded all expectations. Annabella, our waiter, and the entire staff made the evening feel truly special. Easily one of the best dining experiences we've had in Houston, and we can't wait to return! I will be planning a girls night there soon!

The pickled shrimp was just ok. Not enough flavor to me, just a mix of some ingredients…read more The oysters and accompaniments were great. Presentation was nice. Hollywood, va voom and metagorda all similar in taste to each other. The maison salad was delicious. Butter lettuce with the toppings and sauce was just enjoyable. The butter burger sliders were good. Just would like it thicker as it's too much bun. The cookie on the way out was so awesome, I almost went back in to grab another. Gingerbread I think. Avery was a wonderful bartender and kept up with entertaining conversations and was attentive to all service needs. Tried the g4 tequila reposado and it was very easy drinking.

We love Hudson House! This is our 4th time to eat here and the food does not disappoint! The…read morePopcorn Chicken is seriously some of the best you will ever have. And the dynamite shrimp, certainly lives up to its name. The dining area is very beautiful and classy! It is very reminiscent of a New York restaurant- so nicely done. We went to celebrate our daughter's 28th birthday along with her friends. Everyone enjoyed it. Nina was our server and she was a delight! When the entrees were all delivered, sadly the birthday girls food was missing. Colby the manager made sure we were taken care of for the mishap and was very apologetic. (These things happen) .... From the Shrimp Cocktail, Fish Tacos, Chicken Parm, Hudson Salad, to the best burger, do yourself a favor if you have not already and try this place! You will not be disappointed!

Very disappointed with this visit. The main reason to come here is for Happy Hour, but we were…read moreinformed that Happy Hour is only available at the small bar area and not at the dining tables. This restriction wasn't made clear when we made our reservation through OpenTable. If this is a new or existing policy, it should be communicated much more clearly so guests can make informed decisions before booking. To make matters worse, the regular menu selection isn't particularly impressive, making the Happy Hour offerings the primary draw for many customers. Overall, the lack of transparency regarding Happy Hour availability and the limited food selection made for a frustrating experience. I'd also like to note they do a 1.30 time limit on the dining room tables.

Eugene's is a neighborhood, casual restaurant and has that vibe. If you like eating at the bar, as…read moremy wife and I do, I highly recommend you try it. When we are out with friends, we book a table. Service is excellent, formal, and the wait wait staff is helpful and knowledgeable. Ask at the bar or your table for their advice. The restaurant allows substitutions. I order the wedge salad, but no blue cheese, no blue cheese dressing; use Ranch. No problem. I love soft shell crab, which they have when in season. I will be breaded and fried. The menu doesn't mention it, but prefer it sautéd with garlic instead, ask. No problem. The restaurant has a wood-fired grill! . The wood-fired beef filet is outstanding. So are the wood-fired shrimp and wood-fired scallops. shrimp. Counting calories? Try the Shrimp Mardi Gras instead of the Seafood Courtboullion (also excellent). They have fresh fish. I do recommend the baked Oyster Montrose. It's listed as an appetizer. I order it as a main and I don't share. I struggled to think of something to warn you about just to make my review believable, but came up empty. Just remember, this is a neighborhood, casual restaurant. If you want to impress or be impressed, well, there are lots of alternatives. If you want to impress your date, even if you're already married, order the Chocolate Martini. That was fun.

Make sure to make resy for holidays. Place was recommended for seafood. The oyster soup said oyster…read moreliquor and prompted me to try it and it was so good. I got a cup and I loved it so much I got a bowl too. I was primarily excited for the jumbo lump crabcake. Utter disappointment. Over cooked, dry, tasteless, couldn't even finish the other half. The grilled red fish was great, perfectly cooked and seasoned. We went here specifically for crab cakes so it was so disappointing it didn't turn out well. Veggies were over steamed so kind of mushy. Fries were decent. The crab oysters were good but a little bland. Service was decent.

Wow, Wow, WOW!!! Niko, Geo, Hailey, Joey, Crystal, and Chef Zachary were FABULOUS!!! Excellent…read moreservice. Food was unbelievable!! Every bite was spectacular: oysters, octopus, grouper, all of the cocktails, 10 Star Experience. First time visitor turned long-term diner. Foodie? Refined palette? Lover of spectacular ambiance? This is your place. I will be back. P.S. I'm actually writing this review from the restaurant. Experience so good, I didn't want to forget. Ha! P.P.S. Best mashed potatoes I've ever had in my life. Period.

Went here for the first time for dinner the other night and can't believe I hadn't discovered this…read moreplace earlier. It was soo good! And I don't love seafood but really enjoyed my dinner here. The staff was welcoming as soon as you walk in and service was prompt. Cocktails were great and they have a sommelier to help you choose wine. For our appetizer we had a variety of oysters and they were all delicious!! We also had the grilled octopus which was cooked perfectly. For our main we had the Gulf Grouper and it was melt in your mouth flavorful! It paired well with the broccolini. And of course we had to get fries, which was nice and crispy. Overall, great service and tasty food...I will definitely be back!!

Really enjoyed my visit to Hudson House…read more I tried the truffle parmesan fries, spicy tuna crispy rice, seared tuna salad, and a strawberry spritz. If you like the idea of an aperol spritz but wish it were a little sweeter, I'd recommend their strawberry spritz. All of the food was really tasty and the portions for their entrees are huge. Service was attentive, and I liked the aesthetic of the interior. Parking is a paid lot like much of Rice Village

Beautiful ambiance, incredible decor. Very good service…read more Popcorn chicken doesn't taste like popcorn chicken. Served with ranch, honey, mustard and ketchup upon request. The rock shrimp has a good amount of breading and the flavors are very pro-Americanized palates. Unless you find parking on the street, it's paid for parking because it's Rice Village. Peach Bellini is their most popular drink. It became viral on tick tock and it's very strong with vodka and champagne. A couple of these may get one tipsy easily. Karina is the real MVP. Thank for being honest and delivering excellent service. Happy Hour is the time to be here. And there will be a lot of folks day-in-day-out.

The yummy house sauce is the freaking best... it's so good... I'm still thinking about it a few…read moredays later... We got the 6 Ibs medium spice level with corn and potatoes. Unfortunately adding corn and potato's is an additional cost but it's so worth it. Curious to try the leftover sauce with the rice next time We also got the gulf oysters which came with your typical oyster dressings. They were so fresh and plump!!! Next time I would try the premium seasonal oysters :)

I really wanted this to be a hit. Seafood, oysters, alcohol....vibes and a time right? It wasn't…read more I tried the bang bang shrimp, fried pickles, and chargrilled oysters. Something simple that should be an easy win. Unfortunately, everything leaned the same direction: either it was heavy, over-sauced, or overly garlicky. It tasted more like dressed-up frozen food than something thoughtfully prepared. And listen...I don't mind indulgent. But there still has to be balance and fresh food. Fresh like it was raw and delivered today, not fresh like fried in the last 15 mins. When everything is coated, covered, and competing, nothing actually stands out. The drinks didn't help either. They leaned hard on alcohol without much flavor behind them--more "this will get you there" than "this tastes good." Nothing was terrible. But nothing made me want another bite, either. And with seafood, that's kind of the whole point. The atmosphere is friendly, great music, and the service was very attentive. Even the presentation wasn't bad. It just wasn't enough. But at some point, you stop asking what's missing and just accept that it's not landing. I was still hungry so I went next door hoping for a better experience. I want to be clear: It's not bad. It's just not working.

I love this restaurant! And it's favorite spot to visit when I'm in Houston…read more The food is always fabulous, and I enjoy the libation. My last dish was étouffée with gold tile filet - delicious! TV screens in the background don't interfere with the table conversations. There's street parking.

I finally made it to Josephine's, a Michelin Recommended restaurant, for a late-night dinner with a…read morefriend last Saturday, and overall it was a good experience with a few things that could be improved. When we arrived, the host let us choose where we wanted to sit. I originally spotted a cozy booth by the window, but since we were asked if we'd like to sit where we could watch the TV during the Cup match, we opted for one of the high-top tables instead. Unfortunately, that turned out to be a mistake because there isn't any lighting at the high tables. We could barely see our food. Adding pendant or drop-down lighting above those tables would make a huge difference. If you plan to visit, I'd recommend requesting a regular table or booth for better lighting. The menu is definitely unique, though I found it somewhat limited compared to other seafood restaurants.To start, I ordered the roasted oysters while my friend had a dozen raw oysters with all the traditional fixings. The roasted oysters were delicious, but there was so much topping that it almost took the shine away from the oysters themselves. Next time, I'd ask for lighter toppings and no scallions. For my entrée, I had the Halfshell Grilled Redfish. The fish itself was cooked beautifully--moist, flaky, and perfectly prepared. The only downside was the chermoula, which leaned far too heavily on the citrus. The lemon flavor completely overpowered the fish. As my side, I ordered the Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo. Unfortunately, it had a distinct burnt taste, which made it seem like the roux had been overcooked. A good gumbo should have a deep, rich flavor, but this one was overshadowed by that burnt note. My friend ordered the Jerk Fish Collars, and we both agreed they would have been much better if the fish had been marinated to allow the jerk seasoning to really penetrate. I also ordered a Lemon Drop Martini, and I have to admit I was surprised when it arrived in such a tiny martini glass, especially considering the price. Overall, the quality of the seafood is evident, and the restaurant has a great atmosphere. I think a few adjustments to the lighting, better balance in some of the flavors, and more attention to details like the gumbo and cocktail portions would elevate the experience even further. I'd definitely return to try more of the menu and hope for a more polished experience next time.