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    Pappas Bros. Steakhouse

    4.3 (490 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndSteakhouses
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Eint P.

    Papa's Pro Steakhouse was a lovely pick for Valentine's Day. Service was genuinely excellent from start to finish and our waiter was attentive. Valet was $10 with two attendants, which felt reasonable given the downtown location. We started with the Spanish octopus carpaccio, and it was absolutely the highlight of the night. It was incredibly fresh, bright, and beautifully citrusy. For mains, we ordered both the ribeye and the filet. The filet clearly stood out: tender, flavorful, and cooked perfectly, while the ribeye was good but not nearly as memorable. For sides, the mashed potatoes were fantastic and easily one of the best parts of the meal. The creamed spinach had good flavor but leaned a bit too heavy and rich for our taste. The dessert cart was a nice touch and added to the overall experience; we went with the crème brûlée, which was a perfect, classic ending. Overall, a great experience with wonderful service, a few standout dishes, and only minor critiques. Would happily return.

    Steve G.

    This well known spot is a polished classic steakhouse. My first visit here in 2018 made a great impression and the place is still firing on all cylynders. The atmosphere is great... high end but comfortable. Many types of seating options... sit in the bar, in the dining room, at the food bar in front of the kitchen... there's also a private room off the main room. The wine list is one of the best in town... very impressive... full of gems, especially if you have money to burn. There a few affordable choices as well. Excellent wines by the glass. I'm often disappointed at high-end steakhouses... but this place delivers. Not wild about everything here, but overall a great place. Atmosphere, service so great... most of the chow is excellent. My Prime NY Strip... perfectly cooked and amazing quality. Filets were a big hit with my guests. Sides deliver... excellent Mashed Potatoes... Spinach, Brussels, Mac & Cheese too. Crab Cakes ok, not my favorite preparation... I like more simple crab focused, this too fried. Lobster Deviled Eggs not impressive, need to rethink the prep... tiny piece of lobster and a jar of egg yoke to spoon in... kinda dumb idea and not enough lobster. Great Shrimp Cocktail, salads are excellent. Desserts are insanely great. They bring a cart by the table to tempt you. I can't think how anyone could refuse some of these treats... they all look unbelievable. Everything we tried was great, esp. the Cheesecake... It's about 6 inches high, amazing graham cracker crust... flanked with pieces of vanilla chocolate... with a vanilla sauce. Enough for 4 people, esp. after a big meal. The menu is a bit pricey... but worth it. I give a slight edge to this Pappas Brothers over their Westheimer location. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

    Filet Duo
    Sandra D.

    Pappas Bros Steakhouse is definitely the perfect choice to have the most extraordinary dining experience in Houston. Valet? Amazing staff Incredibly delicious food Best cocktails We came for a birthday celebration and Marlon was our server, he made sure we got the best diner experience. Perfect restaurant for any type of celebration or business diners. They age all their meat cuts for at least 20 days to guarantee you will get the best flavor. Oh! And did I mention the bar is

    Au Gratin Potatoes, Filet Mignon, Brussel Sprouts, Prime New York Strip
    Abel Ivan F.

    Incredible experience! I've come here many times and always have incredible service and the lighting and environment is very comforting and beautiful. I had the filet mignon medium rare and it was so buttery and delicious. We had the Brussels sprouts and potatoes as sides and they're incredible. Waiter was so nice and attentive. 10/10 we love it here!

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    Stacey G.

    First time and wow. Blown away by how yummy the food was and how amazing the service was as well!! Shared a porterhouse and it was cooked perfectly. Skillet potatoes and broccolini on the side. Desert head chocolate cake for me and creme brûlée for my husband. Both amazing. Was celebrating an early birthday and as a treat they comped the cake. How sweet. The lychee martini was a fabulous way to get the meal started! So good.

    Angiee L.

    Our waiter Greg was nothing short of amazing! This was my first time coming here for restaurant week and not only did Greg really make us want to return but so did the overall food quality. We called last minute to see if they could squeeze us in for a reservation and Angela was able to make it happen! Greg was super knowledgeable about not only the menu but the restaurant and educated us since we did tell him it was our first time! Told him I was pregnant & he recommended pregnancy safe options to eat (no raw seafood). We started off with there turtle gumbo & Cesar salad. However, the Cesar salad was absolutely horrible. It tasted like they picked out the leaves from the garden and put it straight on a plate without washing them. The salad looks fully covered in dressing but it had absolutely ZERO flavor. The dressing did nothing at all to the salad. Definitely do not recommend the Cesar salad at all. This however did not dictate the rest of my meal being disappointed on just the salad. My husband did enjoy his turtle gumbo! I got the 8oz filet and my husband got the 10oz NY strip and they were both amazing. Cooked perfectly to medium rare and seasoned great. We got the French green beans it could have had a little more flavor or butter perhaps but still tasted crunchy and good. For dessert we had the key lime pie & cheesecake. On par with how it should taste like. Now for parking there is valet parking and honestly the only option unless you want to find parking throughout downtown. The restaurant is super dark inside but very intimate for a romantic dinner or family dinner. It was extremely busy on a Saturday night so highly recommend making a reservation. Thank you so much Greg for the amazing service we can't wait to come back!

    Restaurant week menu 2018 (good until Sept 3, 2018)
    Robin K.

    Came here with friends to celebrate a special occasion. 5 stars for great food and excellent service. Will def be back for more.

    Maureen N.

    Where do I even start? I visited for Houston Restaurant Week and, for the most part, thoroughly enjoyed my experience. I was excited because I had heard good things about this steakhouse. The only annoying thing was being seated way at the front, close to other guests waiting to be seated. Anyway, it was a prefix menu, and I got the house salad, steak, and cheesecake. The salad was light, flavorful, and crunchy. I asked for a well-done steak, and it was not cooked to the point of being cremated, which was an A+ in my book. But it was a bit underseasoned. The mashed potatoes were buttery and delicious. The asparagus was, well, an asparagus. Nothing too mouthwatering there. The highlight of my entire meal was actually the cheesecake. The pictures do not capture its size. My only regret is that I was unable to take it to go since I was too full past the point of gluttony and could not safely store it. Overall, I enjoyed my meal and would definitely visit again!

    Shrimp Cocktail
    Kacee T.

    The staff was incredibly well trained and so incredibly attentive. I attended a private dinner event here and I was completely blown away by the ambiance and service o was given! In terms of the food it was solid, nothing incredibly memorable. For cocktails I tried the Verte 75 which is good if you like something refreshing and minty/cucumbery. The lychee martini was really just a vodka mixed with lychee syrup and raspberry popping boba so if you're into that go for it but I personally would opt for a more snazzy cocktail. Overall, I'd comeback for the experience mainly. Parking was valet: $10-15 depending on how long you stay and $32 for the general public.

    Fresh Jumbo Asparagus for $17.95
    Justin A.

    Pappas Bros. is part of the well-known Pappas restaurant group and is often talked about as one of the best steakhouses in the United States--so naturally, I wanted to see for myself if it lived up to the hype. We arrived on a Saturday evening. Being downtown, parking can be tricky, but there's a garage nearby or valet for $10--we opted for valet. When you walk in, it feels very old-school, dimly lit with a classic steakhouse vibe. There's even a meat display at the entrance showcasing the different cuts available. We had reserved a table with a high chair, so yes--they can be kid-friendly if that's what you're looking for. We also noticed a few other children dining during the early evening hours. The service was great. Our server was knowledgeable, especially when it came to the wine list, which lines the walls with what must be thousands of bottles. We were also given complimentary bread and butter. [VEGETABLES] +Fresh Jumbo Asparagus for $17.95 - The asparagus was good, but depending on your preference, note that it sits in a buttery liquid. - 4/5 [STEAK] Porterhouse Steak (dry-aged, 26 oz) for $89.95 - This bone-in steak includes filet mignon on one side and New York strip on the other, sliced tableside. While I liked the concept of trying two cuts, the meat was sliced too thick for my taste. It also lacked enough salt, and despite ordering medium, it was closer to well-done. Honestly, I feel like I could make a tastier steak at home with meat from Whole Foods using a griddle or sous vide and finishing it in cast iron. - 3.5/5 Overall, I expected more from the steak considering the national praise this place receives. While the restaurant delivers on ambience, service, and the classic steakhouse feel, the steak didn't wow me. Calling this one of the best steakhouses in the country feels like a stretch.

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    Heidi T.

    I'd give it a -10 if I could!! The worst service I have ever had at a steak restaurant. We spent over $650 on dinner we didn't complain at the restaurant because the service was so bad we wanted to just leave. If we hadn't already ordered all our food in hopes it would get better we would have just left, however it never did. We left with the managers name on a business card and the GM. We actually took home our lobster and steak it was that bad. When I called the manager the following Monday we never heard back from anyone until I finally had to call Corp. office. Although Courtney in guest relations was nice to try to fix the problem we waited 4 weeks and after multiple calls from me to follow up we finally got a response in the mail. A measly $250 gift card after we spent $640+ tip Yes we still tipped we are good people and we couldn't bring ourselves to leave nothing which now I regret!! They say they want to make it better, this has been the worst experience we have ever had. I wouldn't waste a dime on this restaurant or any others by this company. I won't even get into what went wrong the night of we went there because I have repeated it to multiple managers; Vanessa, Priscilla and a Courtney and I don't have the time or energy to waste on this horrible situation and restaurant.

    Soup of the Day
    Jacquelyn C.

    Came in for dinner and I was very impressed by everything I had gotten. Service was amazing and the ambience of the restaurant is great. The place is super spacious yet still intimate despite it's size. For appetizers I got the shrimp cocktail. The shrimp was sweet and tender, and paired very well with the cocktail sauce provided. The sauce was a little on the sweet side, but had a nice tang to it as well. I also got the poblano soup which was very hearty, warm, and had a nice small kick. Perfect for a cold night. For the entree I got a filet mignon which was cooked to a perfect medium and was perfectly seasoned. I also tried some of my friend's broiled salmon fillet which was just as delicious. It had lumps of crab and was doused in a delicious white wine sauce. For sides we had the au gratin potatoes and haricot verts. Both were absolutely delicious and perfectly seasoned. For dessert I got the chocolate turtle pie which is super sweet and super decadent, but was very delicious. As for drinks I tried the lychee martini, crystal key lime martini, and christmas in kentucky. The martinis were both on the sweeter side, and tasted absolutely delicious. The christmas in kentucky was a little spicier and a little stronger than the other two.

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    By far the best steakhouse in Texas! Outstanding food and service! Your ratings are ridiculous and wrong!

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    Everything! From the seafood to the steaks was absolutely amazing! Service was top notch! Great place for special occasions!

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    Is there a charge for splitting plates?

    No and they even offered to cut our 16oz ribeye steak when we expressed we wanted to split our meal:)

    How is the parking?

    Use the Valet, cost is similar to parking in the area but much lower hassle

    Is the pianist there every night or just weekends?

    I know normally weekends I went on a Friday

    What's the attire?

    It can be casual, but city chic the best.

    How much is the tomahawk? I'm not seeing it on the menu.

    Hi Kattie, Our Tomahawk Steak varies in price and availability. It is currently at this location… Read more

    For vegetarians and suggestions here?

    Hi Ankit, Thank you for reaching out to us. We are happy to assist with your inquiry. Since we are… Read more

    Hello, does this location have halal steaks on request?

    Actually YES they can and will accommodate that request. 😎

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    Steak 48

    4.4
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    Went here with a party of 8 for my daughter's graduation…read more Appetizers * Chicken Fried Lobster - 10/10 * Deviled Eggs - 8/10 * Braised Pork Belly - 10/10 * Calamari & Shrimp - 9/10 Entrées * NY Strip - 9/10 * Ribeye - 10/10 * NY Strip with Peppercorn & Oscar - 20/10 * Lamb Chops - 10/10 Sides * Corn Brûlée - 10/10 * Brussels Sprouts - 10/10 * Creamed Spinach - 8/10 * Hasselback Potatoes - 9/10 * Crab & Shrimp Mac & Cheese - 10/10 Drinks * Lavender Lemon Velvet - 20/10 * French 75 - 10/10 * Lemon Drop Martini - 10/10 * Strawberry Lemon Drop - 10/10 Desserts * Gelato - 8/10 * Caramel Cake - 9/10 * Red Velvet Bread Pudding - 10/10 This was my second time coming here. The first time was unpleasant due to the hostess, so I was a little hesitant coming back. But this experience was amazing from start to finish. The energy was warm and positive, the food and drinks were excellent, and everything we ordered was delicious. My daughter chose this restaurant for her graduation, and it ended up being a beautiful celebration Definitely glad we gave it another try Our Waiter was Amazing

    Went to Steak 48 for a birthday celebration and was excited as I had seen so many photos and heard…read moreof this spot, it is very well known. Located in River Oaks area, very elegant classy decor, a great interior to celebrate any special occasion. Service was good, no complaints there. Food however, was not up to par. Not worth the price. I ordered the Filet mignon and it was good but Perry's steak is better flavor wise. The sides were the most disappointing of all. The whipped Boursin potatoes are almost identical to boxed mashed potatoes. The macaroni and cheese was identical to boxed or velveeta. The red velvet dessert was ok, a bit too sweet and seems more like the frozen chocolate lava cakes you except red velvet. I couldn't believe it, I never thought I would have this kind of review but it is the honest truth. I will not be back here. It is not worth the hype.

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