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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!
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.
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.
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!
Loved the service, the drink menu and above all the titanic sea food tower that features on their Sunday and Wednesday spl ! Shrimp ceviche, mussels , oysters, friend shrimp , friend fish , seasoned rice banana chips with tostones and fresh pico de gallo . Great value for money, amazing presentation, awesome taste The ambience with the chandeliers and comfortable seating is the op notch beautiful . Will definitely visit again
We went in for restaurant week and had brunch with a friend, we enjoyed our food, service was good. Only problem was 2 parking entrances were blocked by 2 trucks on 1 side and so we had to go through this single lane alley and it was the only way to go in and out, completely blocked by building couldn't see around corner. Dangerous. I hope they don't block them off every weekend. read more
Eh this place was just ok for me. The food definitely does not make up for the ridiculous prices ($70 for sea bass dish!). I think you get more bang for your buck for lunch/brunch. The sea bass dish was cooked in a pretty tasty sauce but otherwise it was nothing special. My husband and I cook a lot of seafood at home so it tasted like something we would just make at home for 1/5 the price. The mushroom ravioli was the best thing we got. Service was good but the place was quite empty on a Thursday night. read more
We are here for the HRW brunch. All four of us tried different dishes from the menu, from appetizer to dessert, we are thoroughly impressed by the presentation and the flavors of the dishes. For appetizer, I would recommend the savory mushroom timbale, it is an unique dish you don't get to see often at other restaurants. The texture is soft and savory, combined with the porcini foam/sauce, my taste buds definitely appreciate the unusual flavor of this dish. You can't go wrong with any of the entrees. Dessert: we were all so amazed by the Flottante (floating island poached meringue), it is light and fluffy, combined with the crunchy sliced almond on top and creamy sauce at the bottom, it is a perfect light dessert option and yet still very satisfying. Service is great. We feel very welcomed and well taken care. Parking is a little tricky, you will have to park in the neighborhood, wish there is self-park option in the parking lot. read more
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Beautiful patio and restaurant Great food, drinks were spot on, service was excellent and great vibe overall. read more
This place is amazing when i comes to food, service and Ambiance! The staff is super attentive and very knowledgeable of the specials and were very informative about the what they have going on each weekday. What really set them apart from the norm (besides the food) was when they sat us down originally it was right underneath an air vent and the server noticed i was cold and offered to move us without me even saying anything. I was really impressed by that. What impressed me even more was after we paid and left the restaurant, My boyfriend and i were trying to take a picture of us outside by the sign and our server saw that and came out to take our picture. We had already paid and tipped him so he didn't have to do any of that. I can't wait to go back. read more
1 year ago
Wouldn't recommend at all. Maybe we went on a bad night but the service wasn't good at all. The food I got was sub par and the price point was way above the actual quality. Everything we got was average i actually liked my girlfriend's steak more than anything else but it's kind of hard to mess up a steak. The deviled eggs and the dessert as well were good and that's about it. I left a $30 cash tip and $5 on debit on top of my $224 bill. So $35 total and once I checked my bank statement the waiter actually added an extra $20 to my bill for no reason. Maybe he thought I wouldn't notice but this has never happened to me at any establishment. I had to call the restaurant to get my money back but it was such an inconvenience and very strange being that I've never imagined experiencing something like that at an upscale place as such. Don't think I'll be back. read more
3 years ago
My girlfriend took me here for a late valentines dinner. Even though it was 3 days later, this place always has romantic vibes. Feels like you walked right into France. The valet ($8), hosts, and waitstaff were too notch. Friendly, knowledgeable, and talkative (but not too much. Just the right amount!) You must get their cheese puffs. Do. Not. Leave. without downing a few. Their cocktails are amazing. The Goodfella was literally the best old fashion I've er had...and I've had plenty! We had their flatbread, steak, and frites. All so good. Just next level tastes for food I've eaten elsewhere before. I was told they have an awesome happy hour. Will definitely be back for that. read more
Israel was an AMAZING server and truly made this weekend brunch fantastic! Group of friends met up for brunch and tried all new things and just loved it! For cocktails, we told our server Israel our taste preferences and then let him choose and we all had great drinks: smoky old fashioned, passion fruit margarita, magical cosmo and passion cocktail. All were tasty and presentation was fabulous! See pics The food was equally as good. Tried the shrimp ceviche, french toast, pork & grits, and then croes for a sweet ending. Can't wait to go back! read more
2 years ago
1 year ago
Service was very slow. You can barely find the waitress. We are not the penny pincher type to be complaining about money but the food you get and the price you pay is outrageous for mediocre food. read more
3 years ago
Very nice French restaurant. The Hubs and I met some friends for Happy Hour. The atmosphere was so nice and the vibe was on point. Friendly atmosphere and workstaff. I ordered the bleu cheese wedge salad and a fancy and delicious bubbled cosmopolitan drink ....can't recall the name. The salad was UNBELIEVABLE! They make their dressing and it was sooooo good. The Hubs ordered the wagyu burger with fries and a drink that he described as tasty. read more
Parking is easy in the back and the service was great. My gf and I took some clients out to dinner for celebration so the ambiance here was perfect for that. I really enjoyed the specialty dinner feature of trout with butter caper sauce and octopus ceviche. The cab we got was from Sonoma and really good but my friend and I both got awful headaches and had to take an Excedrin when we got back in the car. I did appreciate the complimentary cheese bread and empanadas there. For French food in the heights this is a tasteful place for a date or special occasion. Very fresh food! read more
4 years ago
Came here for HRW 2022 with a small group on a Friday evening. The restaurant is definitely a classy place; lovely plush seating and fully set tables give an elevated feel. We started with cocktails, many of which have very unique presentation (get the Magic Cosmo for an eye-catching and delicious option). We then placed our HRW order (for all 3 courses at once) - I opted for the Beet & Goat Cheese Salad as my starter, the Pork Shank as my main, and the Crepes a L'Orange for dessert. All dishes were beautifully presented; a feast for the eyes first. They all were quite yummy as well - the pork shank was huge with enough to take home for another meal. The crepes were my favorite part of the meal because who doesn't love a crepe? These were the right balance of fluffy and sweet without leaving you feeling too full. Service was good; our main waiter was very friendly and attentive. Parking - street or valet read more
3 years ago
We live nearby and I had been wanting to try this place for a while. We were craving Ceviche and surprisingly, there really aren't that many nice seafood restaurants in the Heights. The experience was better than we expected! It's a nice building and the interior is modern and elegant. The booths are uncomfortable so next time we will request a table with chairs. It was early and not crowded so the service was prompt. There were a few mistakes but our server fixed them in a timely manner. Overall, we received good service. The parking arrangement is stupid. Your guests shouldn't have to get out of their cars to move cones out of the way to exit the parking lot! I guess the valet did this, but when we arrived there was no valet. Fortunately, the food was so good that the annoyance of their parking lot won't discourage us from returning haha. We had the shrimp ceviche and the branzino ceviche. Both were beautifully presented and very tasty. Raw oysters were perfectly shucked and delicious. Tartare was not my favorite because it had an overwhelming Dijon flavor. The Foie Gras was a perfect balance of fatty goodness and sweetness. By mixing the Foie Gras, beef tartare, and some of the sweet chutney, I created the perfect bite! French Fries were well executed. The bourbon cocktail was unique and delicious. East Coast Oysters 10/10 Fish Ceviche 9/10 Shrimp ceviche 8/10 Beef Tartare 7/10 Foie Gras 10/10 We will be coming back. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
I came here with some friends to celebrate a promotion. I've been to this restaurant about 4 years ago for Houston restaurant week and remember enjoying the soufflé. I do want to bring some positive feedback for this restaurant since it does have some quality dishes and a beautiful atmosphere fitting for special occasions. Our server was Michael, and I saw that other reviews found him to be rude but that wasn't my experience at all. This restaurant is modern European, and if you ever dined in Europe the service is pretty consistent with the dining culture over there. If you're looking for a quick dining experience, this may not be the place for you as Europeans servers don't like to rush patrons and want their guests to really enjoy the dining experience. We arrived at 6:30pm and finished by 9pm on a Saturday. It was probably half occupancy dining that night so you won't have any issues with walk in dining. The food did come out pretty slow, but I didn't mind since I was catching up with friends whom I haven't seen in awhile. But once we saw the presentation of the dishes, everyone was happy. The coq au vin chicken was the best thing on the menu, next to the soufflé. My friends enjoyed their ceviche. Cesar salad, and duck. We tried the wagyu empanadas and those were tasty but I love Colombian empanadas more than baked ones but that's just my preference. The only con I would say would be that there is a private lot for parking where it can easily be self parking, but the restaurant charges $8 for "valet" so they could park your car not even 300 feet away. Such a cash grab as it used to be free. Street parking was not available until 11pm Monday-Saturday. Overall the dinner itself was very tasty and would consider going back! read more
3 years ago
I would've given this place a 10 star if I could, but 2 will have to do after my last experience. We came here for the first time on a Sunday at lunchtime. The bread basket was divine and our special of the day swordfish, shrimps and mussels/clams was beautiful and delicious! We came back on the following Tuesday for dinner. I got the 24 mussels with a side of fries, it was great, I enjoyed it. And my husband enjoyed his steak & frites. Both times we had the same server and he did a great job the first time, was a little more slower service the second time around, which was understandable as it was dinner time. I woke up the next day and saw that my card was charged an additional $20. I'm highly disappointed as I thought I found a new spot that I could frequent! We will not be back due to this. read more
4 years ago
I honestly don't know where to start. Let's start with the service. I've come to Maison a couple of tines and every time i come here I always get an exceptional service. But when brought my friend for the first time to Maison, they went an extra mile! The Chef made a dish that wasn't on the menu. It was something that was seasonal. The Food- The food here is savory. I love that it has a twist of latin and french food. Literally everything that you get is delicious, colorful and artistic. The amount of food you get is great. It's actually filling. You will leave satisfied. The Drinks- OMG they make some amazing drinks. I love that they offer creative drinks. You can literally tell the waiters what your in the mood for and they will recommend a great drink! Trust them because they know the menu. The Dessert- The Soufflé's. I truly enjoyed my soufflé. It was soft and had a great texture. Plus adding the ice cream made it better! You must try it! The Environment- Maison Pucha has a good vibe. It's sophisticated and modern. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant. It's perfect for a date night, girls night and cocktail night. You will be satisfied! read more
3 years ago
We came after conference and was my friends first time there so we were looking at all the options. If you get there before 3pm they have the brunch option. If you come Sunday 2:30-7pm You have the happy hour options but you have to eat at the bar area. So I suggest to open table reservations first. This is what we did and was able to get a table fast. Our first waiter was not as good an impatient. He was a bit judgey and said that the happy hour menu was cheap and was pushy. The funny thing is that we just wanted to see what are the differences in menu since we saw other items on their website that was different. All we wanted to know was if we did not want breakfast items as we are hungry what are the options. We got tired of all the back and forth so we just went to the bar area . We are so glad we did. Victoria was the bartender and waitstaff there. She was amazing. We ordered a huge variety. We notice that oysters were on special so we ordered 2 doz. Plus almost one of everything. She recommended dessert and even though we were full we finished it all. So if it was rating it on the first 10mins it would be one star but Victoria and the delicious food is 5 stars. She even walked us to the door and told us about the amazing steak Thursday. We ended tipping her over 35% because she was so amazing. read more
I have been here 2 times before, but this time I was able to try sooo many things off the menu because it was a big party. Everything was good. Even the picky eaters in our party enjoyed the food . All we ate is not pictured, but I enjoyed. Service was good, especially since we had a large party. I love the decor of the restaurant. read more
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11 months ago
Came here on Mother's Day, the ambience and decor were alright, nothing outstanding or unique. It was quite hot at the area we sat, the other half of the restaurant on the other side was colder. The foods were disappointed, I didn't think any dishes were good. We ordered crab ponzu, east coast oysters, duck la'orange, surf and turf, lobster pot pie. East coast oysters were very tiny, duck was dry and bland, NY strip cooked medium rare but still tough and bland (lots of chew works required), lobster pot pie has small pieces of lobster and the flavor wasn't there. I have tried much better version of lobster pot pie, this place isn't comparable at all. Crab ponzu was the only okay dish, but nothing special. The service was alright, not as expected. We had to ask for things instead of being noticed. That's fine though, the foods were the main reasons for not coming back again. read more
3 years ago
Had an early happy hour at Maison Pucha this afternoon and was not disappointed. $1.25 east coast oysters $10 wagyu cheeseburger & fries $8 magic cosmos (drink w/bubble on top) Crab cake was delish and mostly crab meat. Watermelon goat cheese salad was sooo good. Friends enjoyed their octopus and shrimp ceviche. My husband said his burger was just okay, which was surprising because he's fairly easy to please. Will order again to see if it's better next time. Shared two dozen east coast oysters between three people, and they were tiny but tasty. Well shucked with no grit or shell. My cocktails, magic cosmo and over the moon, hit the spot. I ordered soufflé for dessert. Def getting one just for myself on the next visit. read more
2 years ago
Worth the hype. We came here for Houston Restaurant Weeks. This has been my favorite HRW restaurant so far. I had the goat cheese/beet salad, the trout, and the floating island. The ambiance was great, too. Not too loud nor quiet. The service was good as well. read more
What is so beautiful to look at that you almost don't want to disturb it - but you do - only to find out it is fantastically delicious?? Everything we tried at Maison Pucha Bistro!! The restaurant is warm and inviting with gorgeous chandeliers. It has oodles of European charm. It isn't fancy or formal but it certainly feels special! The Empanadas' pastry was flaky and flavorful. The Ceviche was very fresh and accompanied by waffle chips, lovely! The octopus is hidden by all the other items on the plate, but it was amazing and included two tentacles. The crab cakes were heavy on crab, light on fillers - just the way I like them! Service was knowledgeable, friendly and unhurried but efficient. This restaurant is very nice. I highly recommend it! read more
Maison Pucha is a cute French restaurant that I was very excited to try out and was very disappointed with the quality and steep prices. The dinner started off very good, I ordered a cosmo and it was one of the best drinks I ever had. It came out with a smoke bubble and popped when it got to my table- super fun. Additionally, the server brought out a complimentary cheese puff ball and it was delicious! Then the waiter came out and listed 10 different specials and said that the menu was being switched so nothing was truly on the menu. We had to listen very carefully and had the waiter repeat the items so we could figure out what we wanted. We ordered the surf & turf and the scallops with shrimp and lobster risotto. The surf and turf was $85 and was outright nasty. The steak was perfectly medium but was super brined. Also, the jumbo shrimp were over cooked so we chose not to eat them. The only decent part of the dish were the scalloped potatoes. The scallops with shrimp and lobster risotto was okay but very rich. It tasted like the dish just wasn't cohesive and was thrown together. For $65, I would have expected something amazing. All in all, I spent $300 for a bad meal. The drinks were good but I will not be going back. I would recommend for a Happy Hour but not food wise. read more
10 months ago
Loved it! Another spot I'd been wanting to try but could never seem to get to. So glad I did. We came for a late Sunday brunch. I was so impressed with the size and seating options - great patio! Really nice decor that reminded me of a more upscale Hugo's environment. Service was exceptional. We wanted to relax and were not rush at all. It was a great afternoon. I enjoyed the peach mimosa/Bellini and was impressed with how many mimosa flavors were available - mango, blackberry, orange, guava, etc. My friend had the watermelon salad that was so beautiful that two different groups stopped to admire it! I really enjoyed my frittata with fries. Perfectly filling and delicious! We tried the astrodome dessert that was tasty but I'm not a big dessert fan but my friend loved it. Now I need to come for the happy hour I keep hearing about! read more
I have heard about their happy hour and decided to give it a try. Found it very affordable and it was great. Happy hour is from Tues - Sun 3-7PM they have 7 apps and 7 drinks for $7 as well as other drinks and food you can choose from. It is only available at the bar and at the moment there's only enough seating for about 4 individuals at the bar. The service was prompt and polite. I ordered a Heights Garden Club, it has gin and a cucumber simple syrup - very refreshing. I also ordered the shrimp ceviche, not pictured but they shrimp were jumbo, like it took three bites to finish each one. They were plump and tender. It is served with tomatoes, jalapeños, and fried plantain chips. The truffle fries were delicious as well. They were served hot and crisp and not overwhelmingly covered in truffle oil. Also not pictured are the oysters. I got both a few gulf oysters, they are meaty your usual gulf oysters. The east coast oysters are were buttery and slightly smaller and had a slightly more salty in taste but are quite tasty. I have yet to find a good place for HH oysters but this might be a go-to spot for me. The ambiance is a bit more upscale but it's a great spot to have a meal and a tasty drink. read more
11 months ago
2 years ago
What a lovely patio! The restaurant has many of drink options bar and bottles. The details on the plates and restaurant are endearing. We mainly came here for the crème brûlée. I like how their menu changes with the seasons. I can't wait to come back and try this place again. We had a wonderful first experience. We did want a Matcha latte which they did not have they just have the basic coffee and tea bag options. They do not have specialty milks like oat milk or almond milk for the coffee. Overall, we had a wonderful time and our server was very attentive. read more
2 years ago
After our first experience we returned and had if anything better meal. I ordered the Maison Chicken and my wife the salmon - doesn't get better than this. I rarely order chicken, but I'm glad I did this time. It was perfectly cooked. read more
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1001 Studewood St
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Houston, TX 77008
The Heights
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