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Houston has done it again! I'm going to be a little controversial here, but why is the food so much better here than it is it Dallas? Had a 5:30pm resy, seated outside right away that Saturday evening--it was a full house 45 minutes later. You'd be a fool to skip the dilly bread--a complete fool! The rolls are pillowy and warm. I could eat the butter by the pint. The fingerlinging potato dish is also a must have...pretty small for $19 but tastes like heaven. Spicy! Zaddy was being a bit of a clutz that evening and knocked over my $20 mezcal cocktail, so what does he do? Orders me another one! (That's why he's "zaddy") ....kind of wish he hadn't...so wasn't worth the price tag. Skip it. The chicken dinner was definitely the winner--fresh, juicy breast, crispy skin...don't be cute, you won't finish it unless your party has at least 4 in it! The flies were ruthless! Very annoying! They were acting like the geekers that come bother you just outside your favorite fried chicken joint in south Dallas! Our waitress brought out a table fan so that made the experience a little more tolerable. The chocolate peanut butter pie tasted like a salt rock and the lemon chiffon pie had great flavor but not lemony enough for me. All in all this place is a bit pricey but truly a gem! Until next time, Nobie!
This was our first time here, and MAN was it worth it. Yes, it is pricy, and I feel like the portions could be bigger for how much you're paying, but the flavors were delicious. We got the bread, cauliflower and the pici pasta, and all of them were home runs. The cauliflower was the standout, but really everything was 20/10 for flavors I LOVE the aesthetic inside and how moody it is but also how cute and quaint and cozy. Service was also amazing- we were sitting at the bar, and I lowkey loved it more than sitting at a table. Would highly recommend everyone to go try it out.
We booked a reservation at Nobies for a last minute for Valentine's Day dinner 2026. As a vegetarian, I checked the menu before I got there and was a bit suspicious on if this place would be any good but heard good things! When we got there- there was no parking , mainly street parking or valet. We were able to park a block or two away from the location. We booked an outdoor seat because it was the only thing available. The outdoor seating was right at the entrance- had a wooden cover on top and some lights. The seats were very close to each other- so close that you can hear each others conversation or have to whisper to have a private conversation. Outdoor seating does allow dogs and as someone who doesn't like getting licked by random peoples dogs, I did not enjoy that part of dinner. We ordered the: Chickpea- crunchy, seemed like a good crunchy topping ontop of a meal however felt like something I could make at home Olives- I enjoyed the olives but couldn't eat as many - a bit too flavorful, after a few I had to stop Diddly Bread- I think this is what they are known for, good! Came out really warm and fresh, the butter on the side was herby and the bread was warm enough to melt the butter. I enjoyed it but it was a bit salty at the end. Lasagna- lasagna was okay- again nothing special, I felt though all the flavorings at this place was mainly salt and a bit too salty. Salted Carmel pie- to go, I should have been cautious of ordering a salted carmel pie at this location because everything else was too salty. The pie itself was extremely salty like one bite one pie and I need a gulp of water to wash it down. My husband thought the same thing- we thought of ways to fix this problem. I really thought of buying some vanilla ice cream and making a shake out of the pie - kind of diluting the salt. I do think if we ordered a different flavor of the pie it would have tasted good. Texture and the sweeteness was good. During the middle of the meal, it started to absolutely pour and we were eating outdoors, there were covers on the sides of the walls however the water kept getting into the bench's and chairs. The staff members were honestly really helpful!! They moved all the tables away from the wet area and one of the staff members let us borrow their umbrella to get into the car. Overall- we did not enjoy the food, the staff were truly kind and friendly. We won't be back because of the food.
I might have just found one of my new favorite restaurants in Houston. What a great experience! Recently, a good friend dined here and immediately called me to tell me how great it was. She then text our friends group and said we all had to come together and we did just that. She made reservations in advance as this place is popular thanks to recent Michelin Bib Gourmand awards as well as many other accolades. Walk ins are welcome as well. Our reservation was later in the evening so after a night of bar hopping, we ride shared in which I think is one of the best options as parking is limited here or you have to find street parking in the neighborhood. This place is literally a house turned into a restaurant. Inside is just multiple rooms with a couple of tables. It makes for a unique, intimate dining experience, perfect for a date night. In our case, we were a group of nine so we got patio seating. The patio is spacious and well kept, and if the weather cooperates, a great place to hang. One thing that really stood out to me is the amazing ambience of this place. I was told that the bartenders pick the music for the night from the owners extensive vinyl collection. Once the album is in, they play it in it's entirety. The sound system was systeming and on top of the great company and food, we were totally vibing with the music. Customer service was amazing. Every staff member we came across was so friendly, especially our server. The menu here changes. There are some mainstays, but they like to change things up. Their website shows current menus daily. We were told that family style is the best way to experience this restaurant. I am one of those people that will always listen to the staff and go with their suggestions. Our group went through quite a bit of their menu from apps, entrees and desserts. I loved that our server and staff brought our food out one by one in what they thought was the best progression so we could take a culinary journey. We started off light with their popular Dilly Bread. Best bread I've had in awhile. Next was the Texas Tartare. It was my first ever tartare and it was delicious. We then moved on to Fingerlingin Good which was a crispy potato dish with chili crisp and mascarpone. It was potatoes elevated to the highest level and so so good. Next up was Beer Battered Sweet Tots. I didn't think sweet potatoes could be that good. Our first entree was a vegan dish called the Carroty Kid. I could seriously become a vegan if all dishes tasted like this. It was curried. A bowl of jasmine rice would've made it a complete meal. Next we tried another famous Nobie's dish called Nonno's Pasta. Handmade, perfectly cooked tagliatelle with a delicious bolognese. I wouldn't share this next time. Ok, I will, but it was that good. On to the heavier dishes. First up was the Jamon With Your Bad Self. This came highly recommended and it did not disappoint. It was favorite heavy entree. It was high quality, iberico pork steak with shaved brussels and all kinds of other tasty ingredients that when combined made such a tasty bite. We then went to the sea with the Drops of Grouperter. It was good, but not something I would order again. It was a little too smoky for my liking. Our biggest dish that came market priced was the Kick His Ass Seabass. This was a whole fish that was presented beautifully on a platter with all the accouterments to make your own elevated fish tacos. We left no morsel of fish behind. It was absolutely delicious. One of the things this place is really known for is their pies. This was the part I was most excited about. Just like their menu, their pies change up. We got all their offerings that night which they presented on one big platter of goodness. Their main stay and I believe always on the menu is the famous Olive Oil Cake. It's not a pie, but I can see why this is such a popular dessert. I can't even describe it, you just have to try it to understand. The pies we had were the Black Bottom Strawberry Pie, Banana Rum, and the Peanut Butter Pie. I would order all of them again. We all had a difference of opinion on which was the best, but my fave was the Banana Rum. Overall, I was highly impressed with this place and kind of mad at myself for waiting so long to make it here. It had made it's way to the top of my list of favorite restaurants in Houston. I will be back.
What a culinary experience! The imagination of each dish and the presentation of each plate was a joy. I loved the coziness of the restaurant, considering it was a former home. It just felt warm and inviting. We were attended to by JD who guided through the menu. The service was wonderful and attentive. This is a place I will return to anytime I'm in Houston.!! We were lucky to find parking on the street across the entrance. We strongly recommend reservations.
My husband and I have enjoyed several meals here at this point,but our most recent visit was this past Friday. The food varies from good to perfection! We've gotten the dilly bread several times and this appetizer is always perfection! Tonight was no different! The problem is they sell out of this and so you have to make sure you get there early to make sure you don't miss out! lol. The olives are delish with their citrus marinade but tonight they were a bit soggy. Not sure if they sat in the marinade too long or what. They were still good but I like my calvestrano olives to be firm! Now the other dish that blew us away this evening was the vegetarian lasagne!!! WOW!!! It's Smokey with lots of goey cheesy goodness!!! Absolutely I would recommend this and order it again a 100 times over!!! The service here is typically on point! The bar guys are usually fun. I love the atmosphere. It's a little dark but the restaurant is a renovated old house. They play vinyls every night and pick a theme for the night. I've never been disappointed with the music. Such a vibe!!! Here are the downsides to Nobies. It's always busy and so you have to make reservations. And recently they started this thing where you have to put $25 down to make a reservation. I have a rule to not pay for reservations! It seems a bit extreme so my husband and I showed up at 5pm on Friday to secure a spot at the bar. We were the first ones at the bar but also I don't want to have to do this every time I want to go to Nobie's. The food and especially the drinks are PRICEY!!!! I find the pricing for the drinks to be ridiculous honestly but I really want a drink to enhance my food experience so we pay it but I really think they could give a little on that.
Flavors, flavors, flavors! This was another on our list of Michelin Bibendum spots to try, and we thoroughly enjoyed the meal. We started with a dozen oysters 2 ways. The first were "natural" and nicely briny. The 2nd was pure genius: they said it would taste like a Big Mac, and they were spot on. Amazing! Steak Tartare - the steak and deviled egg mixture were satisfyingly velvety and the accompanying bread was buttery, chewy, and addictive; Puff Puff Pass - unique textures: crispy, chewy, smooth elements are married beautifully. Nonno's Pasta - this dish was my least favorite. I found the flavors to be too cheese forward with not enough acid; Jamon With Your Bad Self - while not much to look at, this dish was outstanding. The pork's texture was simply magical, and the flavors well-balanced. On the side, we had the Fingerlingin Good potatoes, and they lived up to their name: pleasantly crispy and bursting with savory goodness. Desserts: the Olive Oil Cake was a dream: incredibly moist and tender with vanilla richness and a kiss of lemon. The Black Bottom Pie was not my favorite. I would the salt to be too much and couldn't eat more than 2 bites because of it. Service: warm, gracious, attentive, and efficient. As for ambiance, this is where the restaurant misses the mark for me. It's in an old house, and when we walked in, that's exactly what I smelled: old house. Still, if you're looking for a unique, creative menu that delivers on flavors, add nobie's to your bingo card.
Amazing food and service! A great rotating seasonal menu and everything we ordered was top notch. Well worth the price. Highly recommend the beef tartare and the pull apart Dilly bread for apps, both were so fresh and addicting and I've never scarfed down apps as quickly as I did with these. Their olive oil cake was also chef's kiss, the handmade chantilly on top was so good - honestly worth making the stop even if you just had the desert here! Only tough spot is the limited street parking since it's situated right on the edge of a residential area, but well worth checking out!
Every dish was so unique and innovative! Favs were the crawfish toast, life is pici pasta. Everything was good tho. The pie was not my favorite- they didn't have other pies on the menu that night and this one was just basically Marshmallow fluff with a hard layer of chocolate on the bottom- was not a fan I felt like I was eating a hard hersheys bar.
This is a nice little neighborhood restaurant that's tucked in a residential area of Montrose. The food is decent - yet another restaurant with shareable small plates, which is the trend these days. Some highlights are the bolognese pasta and all of their pies, otherwise some hits and misses. With that said, I absolutely love the casual yet hip vibe, and the service has always been attentive and friendly. Reservations are preferred if you don't want to wait, but I walk in a lot as a party of two all the time. They have a bar/counter seating as well as outdoor seating. Wine list is excellent. When people come from out of town, it's not necessarily a place I have on my Houston hit list, but given it's walkable from my neighborhood I do find myself coming here from time to time.
I think I saw this was now a Michelin recommended restaurant or something like that. So I thought what the heck. It was Friday. Halloween night. My kid was trick or treating in her old school area and I needed a place to chill. Her friend's mom worked here. So I called around 6:30 pm and they said no problem to do a walk-in. In fact for the whole hour I was there, it didn't seem crowded at all. I got the dilly bread to start with. It comes with an egg shaped butter which I remember having at another restaurant quite similar to this. Both were ok but nothing special imho. The waiter said they're know for their pastas and recommended the "what's quckalackin?" over the "nonno's pasta", as the latter is a regular item on the menu and can always be had. Well I went with the recommendation but wish I took the staple item. I actually eat duck quite often. But I didn't really care for the duck pieces in this dish, which I found to be quite tough. Pasta was ok. But no wow factor. For desert I chose the peanut butter pie. Again it was good but nothing I'd come running back for. I've actually had better desert elsewhere. And standing alone, I'm not convinced it was worth the $11 price tag. Tip - Check your bill. The line item prices on my bill didn't all match the prices listed on the menu. I do like the ambiance here. That part is quite charming as it's like an old house. But Michelin or not I wouldn't come back for anything in particular.
Atmosphere: It's a casual, bohemian kinda vibe. I heard folks talking that it had be remodeled but it was my 1st visit. Service: Service was top notch! The server was very friendly & knowledgeable of the menu. Immediately approached us about any food allergies. She cleared & refreshed our plates & utensils after the 1st 2 tapas. Food: Cabbage - (8.5/10) was really good it's pan seared & served warm,with a hint of yellow curry flavor. It's complete dairy free but you would not think so. Flavors give Mediterranean vibes. Carroty Kid - (8/10) carrots in a red curry sauce with a spiciness that lingers in the back of your throat. Not overpowering but the spiciness is there. Dill bread- (10/10) it's milk infused milk bread which just means it's soft & yummy with hints of dill flavor. Regulars just sit down & immediately order the bread while looking at the menu. It's a MUST try! Jamon Pork - (6/10) this was my least favorite dish. Unfortunately it came to the table luke warm which wasn't a great start but the flavors were just "ehh". The thin pork slices had a crispy crust which was nice but the rest of the meat & cheese & aioloi sauce just didn't come together for my taste buds. I would not try it again. I feel like you need to have an open or "developed" palate for some of these dishes. The menu has limited entree offerings which is fine but for someone who likes simple flavors they may be challenged to find a dish or perhaps can stick to the pastas or steak options which I didn't try. Parking is basically on the street & extremely limited. So good luck there.
Didn't expect the high level of service from this small and intimate restaurant but ---yes we did! Didn't make a reservation so thankful to all who accommodated our party of 10! Top tier staff; servers, food runners, buss staff and Chef were all amazing! My little brother's birthday dinner was a success thanks to their entire staff! The food was delicious but doesn't all come out at once so start with the appetizers which were all pretty great! The star of the show had to be the fish- can't recall what the Chef called it but it was the best thing the table ordered--no wait! The dilly bread was also a table favorite!Thank you for the wonderful experience and for the free dessert for my brother- very thankful for that!
2 years ago
This cozy spot offers a warm atmosphere and a vegan-forward menu with delicious dishes made from fresh, high-quality ingredients. Service is friendly and attentive. While parking can be a challenge--with only a few spaces behind the restaurant--it's well worth the effort. Everything we tried was delicious, well-prepared, and reasonably priced. read more
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I loved how each plate has a different kick to it. Fired up oysters with pickle juice?! Brilliant. Taste like a burger! Carrots with spicy curry? My favorite! Octopus with some delicious sauce! Also my favorite. Then to finish off with a pie! Place is pretty loud and a bit dark. Service on point!!! read more
One of my favorite restaurants in Houston. Parking is a bit tough all street neighborhood parking. A full night you may walk a block or two. Indoor/outdoor seating...I have never sat indoors though. Love the rotating seasonal menu. This go round all dishes were on point. - Dilly Bread always a hit - bread so soft and warm...and the roe and dill butter spread perfect match. - Texas Tartar tenderloin steak chopped down and mixed in with ever slight heat of jalapeños...enjoyed it being mixed in with capers to get that extra bit of sourness to the dish. - Octopus dish I really can't put my finger on the flavors, but they all blended together wonderfully and it was cooked to perfection. - Nori Noodle Kaboodle, at first bite i was thinking that the lemon flavor was a bit strong, but it soon grew on my bite after bite and wished I had saved some bread to help clean the plate. - Coconut Cream Pie, rich flavor, but wasn't heavy in no manner, also love the chocolate oreo...though really didn't taste the coconut as much as i wanted to. - Drinks very well made, our drinks of choice involved mezcal...one from the menu 'unholy mole melon' and one off the menu 'Naked and Famous' I believe what it was called. - Service was great and our waiter Peter was very knowledgeable on menu and drinks. read more
2 years ago
Nobie's is an absolute gem; the food was amazing, our server was phenomenal, and the atmosphere is perfect for either a nice dinner with your partner or with a group of friends looking to have a great food and beverage experience. We tried the if you don't give a damn we don't give a duck plate, nonno's pasta, bone zone, Texas tartare, dilly bread, and the olive oil cake. My personal favorites were the tartare (well marinated tenderloin steak) the dilly bread (surprisingly very tasty) and nonnos pasta (homemade pasta and bolognese - pleeease). For the table, the bone zone (beef short rib) was an absolute must - who doesn't love fall off the bone tender meat? You really won't go wrong with anything on the menu and the options are light heartedly named. I'll be back! read more
2 years ago
We enjoyed our dinner at Nobie's. The service was friendly and attentive and the atmosphere was nice. We ordered the dilly bread, Nonno's pasta (essentially a bolognese), brussel sprouts with miso pine nut crunch and sabayon, and the lemon poppyseed meringue pie for dessert. The pie was insanely delicious, I would come back just for that. We also really liked the brussel sprouts and the portion felt pretty large. The dilly bread was good as well, but the pasta was just okay, seemed to lack some flavor and the texture felt a bit rubbery. read more
2 years ago
Wow. What an experience. And not in a good way. We had reservations at 6:15pm and were pushed out the door by 7:15pm. It's obvious this restaurant just wants to turn tables, I just wish it were a little less obvious. It took 30 minutes to get our drinks and then our appetizers came out about the same time. Being a Friday night, it would have been nice to receive the drinks beforehand and then a bit later have the apps arrive. The app was a chorizo dish and was ok, but it was loaded with potatoes and there wasn't much chorizo. The main courses were ok. The octopus was fine and the lamb was decent. Both dishes are items only a confident chef should send out. I wouldn't write home about either dish. The worst part was that the waitress took away the dish before the food was done. Excuse me!? She didn't even ask if we were done with the plate. If you're going to push people out the door then please make it a little less obvious. Why the second star then? The chocolate dessert was quite nice. It sucks because I love the Toasted Coconut which is owned by the same people so this means the money I spend at Toasted Coconut goes to the same bank account as the people who own this place which made me feel unwelcome and like an intruder. Awful experience, I wouldn't recommend this to my friends or enemies. Also, no coffee was offered and the check was slammed on the table. I get it, you don't want my service. No worries, you shan't have that concern in the future as I won't be returning; I can pick up a hint. Edit: spelling read more
I went here for my birthday and loved it! The restaurant is a little house and made such a cozy and unique ambiance. The service was good, but a little odd. We have 3 different servers throughout our meal who were all very good but all had unique personalities, added to the experience! The food was so good. The two highlights of the meal was the beef tartare and the olive oil cake. I've never had beef tartare before like this and I really enjoyed it. And the olive oil cake was the best way to end the meal. Would highly recommend this place if you're looking for an intimate date night spot! read more
3 years ago
Was celebrating one of my friends 23rd birthday dinner here. Was surprised to see it's a house turned into restaurant! The ambience was very homey, dark, and gorgeous in its entirely. The receptionist at the front of which I forgot the name of I'm sorry was very helpful on giving information and describing the dishes like it was going to be heaven on earth! Note: if you're vegan there's A LOT of vegan options here! Unfortunately some dishes weren't as expected, but we still enjoyed most of our time here! My boyfriend and I had the "Charlie and the Pasta Factory" and "Nonno's Pasta" THE CHARLIE AND THE PASTA FACTORY IS DIVINE! Like it was SO GOOD must try! The peppers (not spicy) added an intense tangy flavor, the spinach added a bit of bitterness, pork was SOFT and the pasta eaten all together in one bite was BURSTING of flavors! I loved it. The "Nonno's Pasta" was okay. Don't get me wrong it was good! The waiter said it's a lot of customers top favorites. And everyone has a different palette so it's really based on you, but for me it just tasted like any other pasta (but with a GREAT amount of cheese) holy there was so much cheese haha. I'm lactose intolerant so a mouthful of cheese was not satisfactory haha. We also ordered the pop em appetizers "Pizza deez nuts" and "Crispy Chickpeas" now haha you should know because we sure didn't at the time that "pop em" means finger food. So don't be expecting a small plate of fancy appetizers. You're going to get disappointed The chickpeas were really dry but great seasoning on the outside and the pizza deez nuts are just nuts/pepperoni squares/cheese cubes in a tiny sauce plate. Rating: Food: 7.9/10 (great points for the one dish I absolutely loved! Service: 9/10 Ambience: 10/10 Note though: the birthday girl ordered "Texas Tartare" appetizer and got a stomach ache. (Yes we are used to eating raw). I also saw someone else occupying the restroom for a very long time as well while I was waiting for my friend. Just a note. Some people ate the same thing, but nothing happened so note for the sensitive stomach types! Recommend: definitely worth a try! There's probably a plate that would fit anyone! I see they change their menu every now and then and have specialty dishes as well! Definitely worth a try! read more
7 months ago
The service was great, people were attentive and friendly, food was reasonable but pricey, music is soul crushingly loud with a bass that will make you question if you have heart palpitations I want to really like Nobie's but the music was so overbearingly loud that I had to consider putting on earplugs I carry around for music festivals, bass really hit so much I question if the festivals like EDC, Coachella and others I've been to should learn from whoever the sound designer is at this restaurant Don't get me wrong, the staff is nice and friendly but I just could not hear them for the life of me with how loud it was, the portions were more like tapas which I guess is reasonable but also just not the most amazing tapas I've ever had so that make it feel like it was overpriced for what you get. I guess for me the context is this is the prices were normal since it's close to SF prices but not comparable in terms of flavor and execution I had a friend who had dietary preferences of no gluten and so the options available were limited to only 5 dishes which I was hoping there might be some more options but at least the staff was helpful to clarify and take the time to make sure each dish was digestible for us. As such, we ordered their oyster appetizer, the halibut and for myself the rabbit pasta (non-gluten free) Quite frankly, the dishes didn't stand out for the total we paid which was about $100 for two entrees and one appetizer. The oysters were pricey but good, I've had better but that's also considering that SF has pretty good oysters so I won't knock points off for that. As for the main dishes, it was run of the mill, they were unique with the medley of flavors but I found it just a sauce heavy dish where without the sauces that surrounded the paste it would have been any regular pasta dish with some pulled rabbit meat which honestly tasted/felt like bacon with how crispy it was I generally like to try a place where the dishes are simpler and you can pick apart the unique ingredients but the combination of each ingredient changes the dish entirely. I guess overall it was not noteworthy for me because I've had elevated affair places in the past in other cities and it was less pricey with also a unique option. In particular Chicago does elevated affair type foods well at an affordable price TL;DR food was an amalgamation of flavors with no one flavor being the vehicle that conducts the meal, oysters were good but small. Most importantly bass so heavy I thought this place also played double duty as a club read more
1 year ago
Omg! I think I've just eaten the best pasta ever. I ordered the Nonna's pasta and I tried my best to make it last as long as it could. So I was savoring each bite. We also ordered the dill bread as an appetizer which taste like home. Goodness it was good. The music was just right. Playing all the best records. Service was great as well. read more
The only thing I can think about after dining here, is when I am going to come back. For starters: Beer battered sweet potato tots rest atop a fluffy pond of whipped goat cheese... magnifique. Mains: gnocchi with pesto curry tasted fresh, and the tagliatelle pasta with braised beef should be nominated for an award. Dessert: (not pictured) but we got the coconut cream pie. You should get a pie. It was nothing short of a miracle. Music playlist is a gateway drug to Barbarella's. If you know, you know. read more
Perfect spot for a date night (assuming it isn't your first) or a lively get together with friends. It gets pretty loud in there, but I love it like that. It reminds me of First Thursday at South Congress Hotel in Austin. We got a bottle of Division Pinot Noir to start. Chef's kiss. Food is seasonal, but I'll go through what we got: Bone marrow - comes with hella butter and escargot, bread, and a pickle salad. Probably wouldn't get again but I'm happy we had it. Love it when you call me big papaya- Hangar steak, papaya salad, pineapple, coconut, shrimp vinaigrette. Nothing about this told me it would be spicy, but it was good! Steak was cooked perfectly. For those about to brocc- Broccoli, salsa verde, tahini, pickled shallots, and Fresno peppers. My favorite dish of the evening. Get it while you can! Food comes out when it's ready and it's served tapas-style. As others have mentioned, your water is ALWAYS full. Make sure you grab a resy early! They get booked for the better times quickly. Patio is first come first serve. read more
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Nobies is a great date night spot with a fantastic dessert menu to match. Service is attentive and food creative. Music is on the louder side and when we were there it was on the colder end but we were also next to the air vent. Highly recommended spot to try in Houston - read more
Went to Nobie's for the first time for my birthday. My fiance and I shared the brussel sprouts, short rib, gnocchi, and olive oil cake. brussel sprouts - 5/5: the spiciness of the sprouts is balanced by the yogurt sauce short rib - 4.5/5: the meat is very tender, good flavor but a bit too rich for my taste gnocchi - 3.5/5: my least favorite dish, still good but just standard olive oil cake - 5/5: amazing, my favorite oil oil cake ever Overall, it was a good experience but it's not a place that I would go back that often because of how rich the food is. read more
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It doesn't get any better than Nobies. I have never eaten a single bad thing here. Make sure you show up early enough to get the dilly bread because they do sell out. Honestly one of my favorite things on any Houston menu. It's a must. Went on a Monday and it was absolutely packed. The cavatelli pasta was incredible and so were the carrots which were served with a spicy curry. We opted for 2 desserts and the blueberry cheesecake was so good I wanted to run through a wall. No one does it better, baby. read more
We've been coming to Nobies for a while and it's always as great as the last time! Location/parking: Super central and easy to get to. There's a lot of street parking in the neighborhood too. We've never had a problem finding a spot Vibe: It's in an older bungalo house so it has very cozy OG Houston vibes, but of course with updates! From the shiplap wall accents to the large vinyl selection, the vibe is so cool and laid back while being a bit modern as well. Wine/drinks: They have an amazing wine list. Definitely take time to talk to them about it ! They also have orange wines on the list too if you want to branch out a bit more. Food: All the food is always beyond amazing. You can go on a whole journey ordering from each section of the menu! Definitely need to always get the dilly bread ! Bonus: Now that the weather is getting nicer, it's a great time to sit on the patio! Overall, if you want a relaxed evening out with a nice bottle of wine and some quality food that provide the perfect amount of comfort, Nobies is the place ! read more
3 years ago
My husband and I came for the pie, but we're so glad we stayed and ordered dinner :) Our server Lori was super sweet, informative, checked in on us often, and everything she suggested was yummy ! We started with the dilly bread & everything butter. They were very soft and fresh- my husband sed ate more than his half. Lol For our entree, we chose the Charlie and the Pasta factory! It's going to be so hard choosing another entree when we visit again- this was the best pasta son we've had in a long time, cannot compare it to anything we've ever tasted before. So many flavors and textures ! 10/10 dish And finally, we finished with the blueberry cheesecake pie. We DEMOLISHED it. Lori told us the two pastry chefs create new desserts every day and we can't wait to try out as many as possible. I'm going to dream about that pie tonight. That is all, it was delicious. Thank you Nobie's ! read more
2 years ago
What a perfect place to celebrate the holidays with friends ! The service was immaculate, the food superb, the ambiance friendly and cozy, maybe not for everyone but it sure made us happy ! Finger licking Nono's pasta, beautify made dill bread, mouth watering olive oil cake. Well done Nobie's, we love you! read more
Have been here at least half a dozen times over the past 6 months and every dish we have had has been a banger. The service is always good and I very much enjoy the laid back casual vibe in the restaurant. I love how the menu changes regularly so we never get tired of coming back though it is a struggle to not just order the chicken every time because it is really that good. We usually come here with another couple which allows us to try more dishes, which I highly recommend. Only con is that sometimes it can be tough to find a parking spot. read more
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As exhibited in my Instagram reel (@BoughettoFoodie), Nobie's is a current Houston fave of mine. Casual, intimate atmosphere, vinyl jams, open late. Fav cocktails: *Espresso martini- deliciously sweet & chocolatey (can opt out of the choc if drinking during dinner) * uh oh broooowwwn Knock your socks off: * Olive oil cake- easily my top 5 dessert EVERRR * sprout sprout let it all out-quite possibly the best brussels I've ever had * dilly bread = crack bread... order it * Branzino schnitzel-wow, who thought of butterflying a branzino, schnitzel'ng it, topping it with a tender shrimp sauce AND putting a parmesan polenta on the side. Give them a raise! * that girl is poisson cocktail Super yum: lambda lambda lambda now that's what i call pasta volume beer battered sweet tots-savory, creamy, sweet, crunch texas tartare Salted caramel pie Smores pie Service - excellent at all times read more
3 years ago
This place is fantastic - we dined here this past week and everything was amazing. My fav which is a crowd pleaser is the Winner Winner chicken dinner the accoutrements they give with include a jam, gravy, some vinegary hot sauce pickles, grilled lemon and an amazing arugula salad- you could just order this and be stuffed. We started with the Dilly Dilly bread and the Brie with smoked grapes. The dilly dilly bread was so soft and amazing with the butter topped with salmon roe. We also had the Brussels Sprouts which everyone should try the layers of flavor just are amazing I've never tasted anything so luscious. We also had the orrechiete pasta with lamb meatballs and this olive tapenade dish. It was also sooo much but also sooooooo amazing. I'll be dreaming of the chicken and Brussels. read more
11 months ago
I had never heard of Nobie's, but a girlfriend of mine chose this place for her birthday dinner, and I'm always happy to try new places. I almost turned around and went home, though, because there was literally no parking on the street and the lot was closed. I ended up taking a risk by parking at the nail salon next door, since it was closed, but you're not supposed to. Service, the dilly bread, the roasted oysters, and the scallop entree were all very good, but everything else, unfortunately, was just okay. Some of the food, I thought, was overpriced for what you get - specifically the watermelon caviar and the (not a winner) chicken dinner. We also tried every dessert (see video) but I don't remember what each was - just that we liked the s'mores and the one with the Cheerios on top. read more
Make a reservation! We arrived at 7:30 on a Thursday eve and waited an hour for a table and it was outside. It was a chilly eve but they turned on the outdoor heater which made it somewhat bearable. The menu is fantastic. So incredibly creative and well executed. I've been to a few places in the last year where the creativity falls short on flavor and it's just done for the novelty of it. Here, it is very well thought out and the mix of new flavors all play well together. Who thought of smoking grapes?! And on top of Brie and jam on a cracker, oh my goodness. Incredible. Will definitely return (with a reservation) read more
4 years ago
We came here for our anniversary dinner and loved every part of it. From the attentiveness of the servers and host to the delicious plates. I would get the je ne sais quoi oysters every day if we could! The tots with the goat cheese had the perfect balance of heat with creaminess, their take on shakshuka was fresh and appreciated, the Brussels were the perfect pair with the duck. We weren't as impressed with the duck, but I believe part of that was due to the sheer number of dishes we ordered and by the time the duck came I was full. Ended with trying 2 of the desserts and both were great and also different. Parking was difficult- we were able to find street parking down the road as long as you don't mind a walk. Be sure to look out for reservations once they open to snag a table. read more
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2048 Colquitt St
Houston, TX 77098
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How is the wait typically on Fridays & Saturdays... Typical? Or does my party of 2 need to line up by the door at 5?
We went Friday night for party of two around 7-7:30 and we didn't wait at all because they were able to seat us outside. They said the wait inside would be 30-45 mins. Not too bad
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