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My friends and I saw an advertisement about their Friday paella special, so to celebrate my birthday, they treated me here. The ambiance and atmosphere was very high-scaled. Great concept. Our waiter was extremely friendly and knowledgeable of each dish. We order drinks and appetizers, they were good and served in very cute containers. Service was a bit slow... our drinks and appetizers were served very close to the main dish: PAELLA. About the paella, it was ok. It wasn't authentic, but just ok. (We had better). As I mentioned, we went to celebrate my birthday and very often other restaurants, comparable to the high standards of this one, would provide a complementary dessert ( a minimized version of the menu one); what they gave me was, was.... How can I put it, unacceptable, an insult? I think they shouldn't have bothered. Is was a plate, yes just a plate with a happy birthday message ( i think with chocolate frosting) and half a strawberry with a candle on it. See images. Not sure if I will go back. Btw, heads up: valet parking only.
We first tried this restaurant years ago during Houston Restaurant Week, and it quickly became one of our go-to brunch apots. Before we moved away, we would visit a few times a year, especially for their soufflés. Now that we're back in town, it felt natural to return. My professor and his wife are also fans, so we decided to meet here for brunch and to celebrate my husband's birthday! They currently offer a fairly affordable brunch menu: French Frugal Feast.We ordered the pork carnitas dish, which was unfortunately very dry and lacked flavor. The only standout on my plate was the potatoes. The ceviche was just okay. We ended the meal with a soufflé, while my professor opted for a cheesecake. Service, however, was excellent. Our server was very attentive, refilling water, tea, and Diet Coke every 10 minutes or so. That said, the restaurant was surprisingly quiet for a Sunday around noon. I remember it being packed during weekend brunch in the past. Of course, a lot has changed since the pandemic, and the cold, rainy weather that day may have played a role. Overall, while the service and ambience remain good, the food quality--unfortunately have declined significantly compared to our previous visits. Free parking is a plus.
The restaurant is lovely, inside is beautiful, outdoor seating on the patio was perfect for the weather yesterday, the staff was great. Server was great as well. Not sure if I expected too much or if my expectations were off . So keep that in mind. The food was not by any means bad but it was not exceptional. The escargot was beautiful and delicious, empanadas were great, we had the $39 special 2 items ; app and entree or entree and dessert Duck Steak Creme brûlée
My friends and I visited Maison Pucha Bistro for Houston Restaurant Week, and while we had high hopes, the experience turned out to be hit-or-miss. We started with the Cucumber & Watermelon Gazpacho, Shrimp Ceviche, and Wagyu Beef Empanadas--and this was by far the best part of the meal. The gazpacho and ceviche were refreshing, well-balanced, and flavorful. The beef empanadas were rich, savory, and packed with flavor. We were genuinely excited for what was to come. Unfortunately, the main courses didn't live up to the appetizers. -Eggs Benedict: A classic dish done... a bit too plainly. It wasn't bad, but the "seasonal vegetables" on the plate felt like an afterthought--more garnish than actual side. -Trout Almondine: The fish itself lacked seasoning and felt underwhelming overall. -Chicken & Waffle: One of the most disappointing dishes. The waffle was forgettable and the chicken was dry, with a presentation that felt flat. -Duck Confit à L'Orange: This had potential, but sadly the duck leg was overcooked and ended up dry. As for the dessert we tried the Crêpe à L'Orange, Chocolate Moelleux, and Vanilla Crème Caramel. The desserts were passable, but not memorable. The Chocolate Moelleux, which we expected to be a lava cake, had no molten center--which was a letdown. The service was generally good, but the host stand was disorganized. Even though we had a reservation and arrived early, we weren't seated until five minutes after our reserved time with no communication as to why we weren't being seated. The ambiance had a charming French bistro vibe, we even noticed French music playing outside. Inside, the music was likely the same, but difficult to hear over the general noise--not overwhelming, but enough to lose the mood. Lastly, 2 out of 3 bathroom stalls were out of order, which felt like a detail that shouldn't be overlooked in a nice restaurant. Overall, this place has potential, especially based on the appetizers--but the entrées and desserts need refinement to match the ambiance and concept. I'd consider returning if the menu is reworked, but for now, it feels more style than substance.
Deviled eggs were served with small chunks of crispy bread with smudges of mustard and balsamic vinegar. The bread itself was topped with some cream cheese and capers, and I really liked dipping one chunk of bread in the mustard, then dipping another chunk in balsamic, etc. The steak frites (the steak was a bit unsalted, but I asked for a salt shaker to remedy this) was served with some buttery sauce and ketchup. The fries are just the right amount of crispy, and the steak is juicy. And I was able to get both the appetizer and the entree for $29. Considering that the steak frites by itself was listed as $36, this is an amazing deal. This is a great place to stop especially during a weekday afternoon. At the time I was seated, I was literally the only customer in the building. You probably don't need to reserve at this time, but weekends may be a different story.
Great flavors! I came here to try the HRW lunch with my friends on a weekday. Parking: Some other reviews mentioned valet parking, but no one else was out front to help us park. The lot in the back was full and we spent a lot of time trying to park, but eventually found some street parking a few blocks away. I do think the streets near the restaurant also allow parking during the daytime which we didn't realize. Service: The wait for our order to be taken and dishes to come out took a long time but otherwise no complaints. Ambiance: A bit too loud for my liking and everyone was clustered in one area. Food (HRW $25 lunch): - shrimp ceviche appetizer - delicious, nothing too unique, I wish bigger portion (2.5 shrimps, only 3 plantain chips) - duck confit a l'orange entree - duck was tender and skin perfectly crispy, good size of leg, the sauce was perfectly sweet and savory - Trout almondine entree - decent size, enjoyed the refreshing flavors, firm meat - steak frites (+18) - this was not worth it, tiny portion, the outer part of the steak too well done, and I'm not a fan of precut steak because it cools too fast - lemon pie - best dessert we had, lightweight and not too sweet - chocolate lava cake - very very decadent, only for dark chocolate lovers - vanilla flan - had a lovely citrus flavor (not described in the menu)
We came here a year ago for Restaurant Week and it was so good that we decided to come back this year. It did not disappoint! We have a group of eight people, and they sat in the beautiful private dining room, which was a nice surprise! I ordered their shrimp ceviche, classic eggs Benedict and crepes a l'orange. Everything was perfect! They have some really great mimosa options so I chose the Guava Mimosa which I had not seen anywhere else. Our server was fantastic, he checked in on us multiple times without being pushy and had a great attitude! It is important to note that it you have a group larger than 5 people, they will not split the bill but this is clearly listed on their menu. Needless to say, I will be back!
We dropped in for dinner on Wednesday. I was craving French food and had been wanting to give it a try. We arrived at 7:30 PM and was seated after a few minutes of waiting, without reservations. I love the decor, warm earth tones with crystal chandeliers throughout. I was pleasantly surprised to see the Houston Restaurant Week menu priced at $39 so decided to order from that set. We ordered: * cocktail oysters - very heavily dressed with shrimp and octopus, almost thought they forgot to include the oyster until I got to the bottom of the shell. Felt this combination of dressing and oyster didn't go well together. I would have liked it separately, like as a ceviche and oysters on a half shell. * escargots - well presented, very good. The bread was too chewy, didn't go well with this dish. * steak frites - tastes great with the bearnaise sauce. Steak was smaller than preference but cooked to the right temperature at medium rare. Love the French fries, crispy. * short ribs - very tender and so delicious with the wine demi-glace. All the accompaniments were paired well. * chocolate molleaux - didn't know what to expect and happy it was like a lava cake. Served warm and not too sweet, one of my favorite desserts that I've had lately. * vanilla crème caramel - tastes less sweet than most flan I have had but still very good. The bar is pretty small, not sure I would attempt to come here for happy hour since it's only accommodated at the bar. Valet is $8 and the area lacks parking otherwise. So unless you take a rideshare, your only option is to valet as I could not spot any other free self-parking lot. I can't wait to come back and try some of their other food from the menu.
Another challenging review. Most of the food was good, but the service and penny pinching were not. Went with a friend for Houston Restaurants Week 2024 on a Thursday afternoon for lunch. Made a reservation, but that was not really necessary. The restaurant was empty. Just a couple of groups besides ours. We started with the baked mushroom timbale. Thought that it would be warm as it was baked, but it was cold. Quite cold. Like maybe it had been sitting around for a while. Took a few bites and that was it. We both left most of it on our plate. Our waiter asked if we liked it, but then he didn't even ask for our full response. He did bring us what we thought was a complimentary basket of bread. It was not. For the main course, the trout almondine was a classic French dish that was executed well. Half of an Idaho trout with seasonal vegetables and a caper almond lemon butter sauce. Delicious. My friend asked for hot sauce which was brought to the table after we finished this course. For dessert, the crepes a l'orange were very good. My friend got the soufflé which, you guessed it, had an upcharge of $9. The perfect finish to a very odd meal. Should have read the reviews and would have been less surprised at the lack of service and the unexpected upcharges. Had to keep asking for water. Was charged for the bread, extra for the dessert (which was on the menu) but was also charged extra for a small amount of hot sauce that came after we basically finished our meal. Did the waiter think that we wanted hot sauce with our soufflé?? A few hours later, my stomach was quite upset. I think that it was the mushroom timbale that we had tried express to the waiter seemed to be a bit off that day. And even odder, he followed us to our parked car to ask us more questions after we left the restaurant. Where was he during the meal? Since I wanted to respond to his questions, I did call back and spoke to a hostess a few days later to voice my concerns. Left a message with hostess. The manager never called me back. The restaurant itself is quite beautiful. Parking is available behind the restaurant, but was not clearly marked. The music did not match the ambiance of a French restaurant, but definitely fit the vibe of an unusual afternoon for lunch.
Went to Maison Pucha Bistro on a Saturday as we wanted raw oysters at a good price. Problem occurred as they had no gulf coast oysters so we got 2 dozen of the oysters in stock which they were fine but they are smaller. We sat in the bar area so that we could get HH prices. Our waiter was a bit pushy and was trying hard to get us to up purchase items. Overall it's a nice place to go get a few drinks and some oysters. Not thrilled with other items on HH menu.
So I came in Valentine's Day so my assessment may not be the most accurate. But I had a really great time with food that was very good. Crab fingers was my favorite with a beurreblanc type sauce that absolutely was impressive. So creamy and yet light. Flavorful and elegant. Escargot was light and buttery. Hint of garlic and herbs enough to make you go for another. No lingering snail flavor . Great job. Steak and frites and bouillabaisse was great. Steak was soft and cooked perfectly. Fries weren't the meatiest fries but crunchy. Bouillabase was light and refreshing with loads of seafoood. I loved the sear on the scallops, shrimp, etc. it was definitely needed with a light based soup. Great dinner. Great service.
We adored our HRW brunch here. We stopped by in August to make avail of their delicious brunch menu while also supporting the Houston Food Bank! Our waiter was kind and attentive, and explained some of his favorites on the menu. We ordered similarly and were glad we did! We decided on the shrimp ceviche and beef empanadas (which cost extra) to start off. The ceviche was light, tangy and tasty! I enjoyed the pairing with the plantain chips. The beef empanadas were one of the highlights of our morning. The flakiness of the crust was perfect, and the meat inside was so well seasoned! Next, we opted for the croque madame and chicken & waffle. The croque madame was also a winner - the egg pairing with the sandwich was so delicious, and the textures were amazing! We also enjoyed the side salad. I had ordered the chicken & waffle to get something on the sweet side and was not as enthused by this one. It was a bit bland in presentation, especially compared to the croque madame. I only wish they could have had a few more sweet offerings for entrees as part of the HRW menu. Our desserts were lovely - we both opted for the chocolate moelleux as we could not bear sharing! It's a good thing we did that, as they were so rich and chocolatey that we promptly polished them off. I loved how beautiful the restaurant was, with such pleasant ambient lighting. It is certainly popular - we were glad we made a reservation as it filled up quickly. Our server was also wonderful. I would love to come back and try their dinner menu!
4 years ago
3 Stars for food. 5 Stars for service Overall very nice ambiance and clean restaurant. Parking: not a ton, but it's in the back Service: The service was great. Our waiter was friendly and knowledgeable. Our water glasses were always filled and the staff was attentive. Food: (minus the cheese puffs, we ordered from the Houston Restaurant Weeks lunch menu) Cheese puffs (2/5): To be fair, it's not exactly what we were expecting but they lacked flavor. Had they come with a spread, it probably would have tasted much better. Watermelon salad (4/5): The presentation was beautiful. The watermelon was sweet, but as someone who enjoys goat cheese, it was too much. Gazpacho (2/5): Presented nice and they poured the tomato soup into the bowl with the veggies in it, but it was pretty bland. Trout (3/5): It was decent. A small portion but did have flavor Pork shank (4/5): Amazing presentation (they flambéd the rosemary). It looked great. The meat fell right off of the bone. It was pretty flavorful. The cheese grits that it sat on was interesting. Not bad, not good... an unexpected taste. Soufflé (5/5): This was so good and I would come back just for it. It was not overly sweet, it had a great crisp on top and fluff. It was really good. Overall, we will be back. We didn't have any drinks or oysters and there are other items we are are looking forward to trying. read more
5 years ago
Oysters Special on Tuesday to Sunday from 3-7pm: East Coast Oysters $1.50/ea and Gulf Coast Oysters $0.75/ea, exclusively at the BAR area only. If you're anything like me and are always in search of an oysters deal in Houston..this is the place! It definitely makes it on the top of my list. I ordered both the East Coast and Gulf Coast oysters. The East Coast oysters are nicer & cleaner than your normal Gulf Coast oysters. They are also smaller in size and saltier in taste. It is quite the delicacy. It was my first time having East Coast oysters and although I enjoyed the freshness of them, I personally don't mind either. If you're trying to get more bang for your buck, I would go with the Gulf Coast oysters. I highly recommend this place to satisfy your oyster cravings! Besides the oysters, I ordered a few items off their 7 For 7 Before 7 HH menu. Nothing really stood out to me, but it was nice to have something to pick on in addition to the oysters. The pigs in the blanket were flaky and crispy. Think of mini wieners wrapped in croissants. The presentation of the food items was lovely. The steak had a nice caramelization and was loaded with flavor. It paired well with the chimichurri sauce. Service was impeccable. Although my party sat outside, the servers were attentive and made sure we were thoroughly taken care of from beginning to end. read more
3 years ago
5 years ago
I think this place is overpriced. I booked my husband and myself a reservation for their Valentine's Menu as I had been wanting to try the restaurant out for quite some time and was desperately in need of an escape from my house. While I had my eye on the Prixe Fixe, it was nice to know that we weren't both required to order it. I started off with the Ponzu Crab as my appetizer and loved the presentation and textures. The temperature on my Duck was perfect, but the portioning a bit too small. I definitely expect more than 2 slices of duck breast for a main course. The Baked Alaska was good but it wasn't a particular standout. (I love duck and unfortunately the standout of all of my 3-courses was the crab). My husband ordered the French Onion Soup and Filet Mignon. The seasoning on the soup was unique (nutmeg we think) and the whiskey sauce added an interesting flavor to each bite of steak. One of my gripes however is that the waiter asked my husband if he wanted anything else with his steak. (Essentially implying that his only came with a dollop of mashed potatoes). My husband gave in and got the Maison Fries only to be completely flabbergasted when a tin of mashed potatoes showed up for both of us. In the end the meal was good, but not outstanding for us, we couldn't help but feel that the price was too high. read more
Visited Maison Pucha Bistro and sadly found that it is another super cute restaurant with subpar food/choices. The drinks here are extremely cute with nice presentation and taste amazing. We came in sat down to only order the Beef Empanadas which were dry, very dry. Unfortunately nothing else on the menu caught our attention after the table next to us sent back their duck entree and the wife at the table confirmed her steak was overdone. We took this as a sign to eat elsewhere but we sat for a while and enjoyed the drinks. Now the drinks.... Downright amazing. Presentation, taste, flavor, everything! The best. I would recommend coming here at least for a drink or two. We ordered the Lychee Martinis, The Alice, Magic Cosmo! All delicious. Definitely give this place a try, especially for the drinks... I can't vouch for the food much. read more
I pass by this restaurant all the time and decided to stop in for a drink and some appetizers, and boy am I glad I did. They have so many good options on the menu. The oysters came out in a beautiful bowl and they were so fresh. The escargot was delicious, not to salty and plenty of butter! And the foie gras was so buttery and the jellies were a perfect pair. I will definitely be back to try more! read more
4 years ago
Can't beat the food here. The presentation is always top notch. The drinks are as creative and artistic. The atmosphere is upscale but not stuffy. The service has always been excellent. You guys.. add this one to your list and thank me later :-) . read more
Where to start. The food is absolutely phenomenal. Tried a little bit of everything. I mean literally a little bit of everything. Presentation is spot on and taste is incredible. Chef Manuel and his remarkable staff cant praise them enough. Gerardo the bartender was great, truly great. For starters had the shrimp ceviche and every bite was full of flavor. The beso de primavera was perfection with a good amount of heat. Chef sent over some pigs in a blanket, crisp and buttery paired with bbq sauce which complimented just right. The east coast oyster were fresh, hint of lemon, and some sauce was tasteful. The empanada which I believe was beef was appetizing. read more
3 years ago
We had a wonderful birthday lunch at Maison Pucha Bistro. The presentation and service were excellent Houston Restaurant Weeks menu had some great selections and overall a very positive experience. The only downside was that the entire parking lot blocked off and $8 for for valet. There was no option to park ourselves in the oversized lot. read more
5 years ago
The exterior garden outside seating area was Perfect for fall weather. The appetizers were best part. The cheese puff 3/5 Soft and delicate. Missing something? Maybe cheese or side butter? East coast oyster 5/5 Fish Ceviche 5/5 Beef tartare 1/5 Not our type tartare & different from what we're costume to. Very mushy and sour taste. Chef should rethink this dish. Hudson Valley Foie Gras 1/5 The presentation was beautiful. However, the foie gras was extremely game taste. Duck entree 3/5 Juicy but nothing spectacular. Potato puree lacking flavor. Overall, we we would only stick to cocktails, trio ceviches, oysters, & desserts. Everything else was disappointing. read more
Maison Pucha Bistro is a fusion restaurant with French and Mediterranean food. We ordered their signature Ceviche Trio, Ecuadorian style shrimp, Peruvian style fish and Mexican style octopus. I really liked the shrimp, the other two were too sour for me. The baked fish was quite a show, the sauce was lit up on fire, then poured over the fish. As for dessert, we had a chocolate souffle. Satisfied On Monday to Thursday, there is Happy Hours at the bar until 7pm. You get a special 30% - 40% on their wine selections. Oyster will be 75 cent each, and many other good deals. Do not miss out! read more
3 years ago
Out 1st time to visit Madison Pucha Bistro after following them on social media the last 2 months and being tempted with lots of beautiful cocktail and foodie pictures. We got there about 4:30 and to our surprise, they were having happy hour. On A SATURDAY! We ordered the 1/2 dozen east coast oysters, Ecuadorian, shrimp, ceviche (keep in mind this was WHOLE shrimp ceviche and not a mixture as in most restaurants) , the mussels special and a Wagyu beef cheeseburger. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. We can't wait to go back soon. read more
5 years ago
Maison was thoroughly impressive pre-COVID and I have been back there multiple times after initial shutdown. The staff is attentive but you could tell short staffed, no judgement there. Went to brunch the last time during HRW. The apps were phenomenal, but the entrees were subpar at best. The empanadas were for the win and not dry. H Me and another table ask for hot sauce to balance out the hollandaise in the Benedict, good execution but bland. My friends got the steak and frites. The seasoning was good, but the cut of meat was so tough, it didn't warrant an up charge at all! Additionally the fries look super seasoned, but alas they are not. In short, Apps rock here read more
2 years ago
MPB occupies a bright, cheery brick building on the main road to the Heights, formerly occupied by the Black and White concept restaurant (which shuttered two years ago). I've been wanting to try it for a while, but the allure of the $20 HRW brunch menu gave me the motivation I needed to make the drive up to the Heights (yes, I'm super lazy when it comes to driving). What really sealed the deal, though - a soufflé as a dessert option?! With no additional cost?! RIDICULOUS. Among our party of four, we mixed-and-matched different choices so we could have a taste of most of the prix fixe menu. The verdant asparagus soup was a little too herbal/earthy for my palate, but the sweet watermelon salad, balanced and delicately garnished, proved formidable. Not too long later came my french toast, made with house brioche - quite moist, a good level of sweetness, but probably more conservative than the wonderful fusion "eggs benedict" on plantain cakes and the teres major petit steak frites. I could munch on those fries for days...a better memory than from Balthazar... After a tense ~20 minute long wait, our black-and-white (coincidence?) soufflés finally arrived. I could barely taste the passionfruit in the crème anglaise and the ice cream was a little...well, icey, but the soufflé itself was piping hot and decadent - a powerful end to a memorable meal. I poked through my dessert slowly, melding the aromatic vanilla and bitter chocolate together on my spoon, savoring how all things come full circle. If I were to order the same three dishes à la carte, it would cost upwards of $40. And once you take into account that $3 from each meal is donated to the Houston Food Bank - well, you can surmise that the culinary team and staff there really care about delivering a great experience, at any cost. Probably my favorite HRW menu of all-time. I'll definitely be back before next year's event! read more
My friend and I decided to pick a brunch on Houston Restaurant Week to celebrate some of our recent life accomplishments. After scanning through all of our options, it was easy to say that this restaurants offering was easily one of the best choices. Maison Pucha Bistro has a decent sized parking lot and a complementary valet. Once inside we were seated quickly. We both opted for the passion fruit Bellinis, which did not disappoint. We both were fortunate enough to enjoy the Ecuadorian style shrimp ceviche (So fresh and light!), the eggs Benedict with plantain patties instead of a bread vessel (great twist) and the soufflé noir (10/10- worth the indulgence). Christian, the restaurant manager, was attentive and educational on the backstory of the restaurant. He and his two brothers opened up the place 9 months ago and the rest of the menu looked amazing. We will definitely be back to try some of the other dishes in the future. Between the hospitable staff and the wonderful food, I can't think of a more perfect brunch place. read more
3 years ago
Omg I love the food from appetizer to dessert , the service is superb and the ambiance is top notch this is a hidden gem in the heights read more
3 years ago
Waygu cheeseburger was absolutely delicious! Magic cosmo drink was beautiful (releases smoke when you pop). The restroom was super clean and smelled so good! Beautifully decorated. Service was really good, staff are attentive. Only complaint was bar was really high I had to reach in order to eat, now my back is a bit sore (maybe I'm small). read more
4 years ago
Kudos to one of the servers for recommending this amazing off the menu suggestion combining the steak frites with their Branzino and seafood medley! This is taking surf and turf to the next level indeed! Will definitely be back!! read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
Very nice location. The staff, the service the food were all very good. From the valet to the the hostesses, to the bartender and servers everyone was very kind and professional. The atmosphere is beautiful, the lighting, activity and all were really good. And the drinks that kept going past were so pretty. I see pictures of them in other reviews here. Very nice. I would go back. read more
6 years ago
2 years ago
Beautiful restaurant with fabulous food and great service. A friend and I had a wonderful Sunday brunch at Maison Pucha. it will be on our regular rotation of restaurants. i highly recommend. read more
2 years ago
Always a wonderful experience! The food and service is always on point. We went tonight and the chef whipped up an amazing vegetarian plate for me. read more
This is THE place!! It's upscale yet warm and inviting. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and kind! The entire staff was great! The cocktails are some of the most beautiful EVER and were wonderful! The food was filling and beyond flavorful! If you want a truly Divine experience that's unique give this place a try! read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
Came at 1800, during Happy Hour. Service was exceptional. Food was exceptional. Prices for Happy Hour were good. Quality was great. Drinks were made well. Will def return. I had ceviche, wedge salad, and oysters... read more
5 years ago
This place is definitely amazing. Everything was phenomenal. The customer service was beyond excellent. Our waiter was friendly and knowledgeable of the menu and the wine pairings. The ambience was quite and romantic. Very quaint and personable. I am so ready to come back and try everything read more
One of my favorite restaurant weeks brunch spots! My boyfriend and I enjoyed a delicious and very filling brunch at Maison Pucha Bistro on a Saturday morning. We made reservation and were quickly seated. We had great service and loved everything we ordered!! My favorites from the meal were watermelon salad and the black and white soufflé!!! I've sent many friends here to check it out and can't wait to go back!! read more
Came here for a weeknight dinner. The ambiance is absolutely gorgeous. We sat at a table in an intimate corner of the place and ordered a bottle of Pinot Noir, which I really enjoyed. My dining partner decided on it, so I have no idea what he chose, but our server provided comprehensive notes on several of the bottles. I always appreciate when the servers are so knowledgeable about the wine list! We began with the ponzu crab, which was beautifully presented. It was light, refreshing, and flavorful. A great start to a lovely dinner experience. Next, I went with the scallops. The entrees were brought to the table with metal dome covers, so there was a very dramatic effect when our server lifted both covers simultaneously. Loved it! The scallops again were presented exquisitely. They were cooked very well, and I absolutely enjoyed this dish. We opted to skip dessert this time, since the cheese balls (their version of house bread) did a good number on us. Their restrooms are beautiful, with a panoramic of the Paris skyline at sunset. Parking is valet. read more
5 years ago
This place was absolute disappointing. It was my friends first time trying French food . I been wanting to go here quite a while . After hearing great things about it. So we ask for a table four . They say us done . Our reservation is at 2:30 . We get their and it's restaurant week . The place atmosphere look ok . The host took us after 3 they change the menu to dinner that's what we liked but our waiter Alberto told us they were gonna closed at 3. I mean then why are you even Have a reservation open at three if you're going to close. We looked on Google and it didn't say it was gonna close I thought it was very rude. Dan told us we couldn't order from the dinner menu because they were close when they were not if the where they didn't put it on Google. I thought I was in a four-star restaurant on Google but on yelp it said it was two star so I was expecting a little more better service the way there now or as hard as it was or how did it taste. My boyfriend and his parents order the chicken dish and it was disgusting it was like buying chicken from Walmart but even better. I had ordered a steak with my meal and a steak taste low quality meat it was very hard to chew on. It was not tender at all . I mean I was expecting more from a French restaurant. The food was also very cold . As we were eating people were still coming in !! Like I thought you were I had ordered the shrimp ceviche it was OK for the food itself was disgusting and I'm never coming back or the service was not good either read more
We arrived when they opened, and we got a look at how beautiful the restaurant really is. The food was delicious and service was on point! We celebrated our Anniversary here, and we had a wonderful time. I definitely recommend the empanadas as a starter and finishing up with the soufflé (delectable). read more
This is by far one of my favorite French restaurant in Houston. Price for food was reasonable and I enjoyed every single dish. Price for alcohol was a bit on a higher side but I have enjoyed champagne and wine as well. We went for birthday celebration and ended up assigned to a private room since our group was big. There was no extra charges for the room. It was quiet, so we were able to enjoy ourselves. Service was great. I thought everything came out on a slower pace than other restaurants, but I was okay with that. The restaurant offer complimentary cheese puff and those were good! I would definitely go back in future :) read more
4 years ago
I can't come here enough. Their service and (more importantly) food is ammmaaaazing. I've been many times and each time I'm not disappointed. Their menu is truly unique. They care for their patrons like family. read more
3 years ago
We had a delicious Christmas Eve dinner at Maison Pucha. We ordered the menu. Crab cakes were outstanding. Son had the beef Wellington. It was a beautiful filet encased in brioche and flamed at the table. Husband and I had the shrimp and scallops. Cooked perfectly. Desserts were delightful. This restaurant is a gem in the Houston Heights. read more
4 years ago
Wonderful experience! Fantastic happy hour. Cocktails are on point and we had almost everything on the happy hour menu. Let's talk about great food. Service was top notch! We'll definitely be back. read more
2 years ago
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1001 Studewood St
Ste A
Houston, TX 77008
The Heights
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