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    Red Balloon Cafe

    4.5 (72 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Split ckn fried steak and steak and eggs
    Michelle Y.

    Ok chicken fried steak. I expected it to be better with the claim of being the "Best". The steak and egg lacked flavor and we had to add table salt and pepper to it. Service was great compared to the food. The. Lady at the counter was nice and friendly. They had Clean bathrooms to wash hands before eating.

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    Mike M.

    I had dinner here last week after having driven by it before and bookmarking it for a future visit. Red Balloon Cafe is located directly on the frontage road and has its own parking lot. There is an uncovered outside dining deck next to the parking lot. Inside the restaurant is vividly decorated remembering the French movie Le Ballon Rouge from the 1950's. It is a table service restaurant with one open medium size dining room. After being seated and presented the one page one sided paper menu, I noticed that most of the entrees are burgers, sandwiches, seafood, CFS, etc. Most of the meals were in the mid teens dollar wise. I chose the regular size Chicken Fried Steak with green beans and fries for $15. I didn't observe any alcohol options to drink and only saw a soft drink dispenser. The food arrived about 10 minutes later. All of the food on the plate was ok taste wise even considering the fries were the standard frozen out of bag type. Ketchup was provided in packets which I don't like in a sit down table service restaurant. The CFS had white cream gravy on top with slivers of bacon mixed in. I give this meal a 3 overall because it was acceptable however I doubt I will be back as the menu didn't interest me in returning for something else. Nothing stood out to me in my meal or what else they offered.

    Mexican omelette with avocado and chorizo and added feta cheese suggested by waitress Cynthia
    Bryon P.

    Food and Service by Cynthia outstanding Stopped in for breakfast cut off was at 11 but they kind enough to still serve at 11:30 Service excellent cheerful nice Omelette outstanding Bacon actually hot and cooked most places sever old dried out stale bacon Both scauses aka Christmas tree green and red super I see why they made the list of top 50 5 stars places Bryon P

    bacon avocado cheeseburger

    My bacon avocado cheeseburger was really yummy. Cashier and server were really friendly. I love their patio outside, it's so cozy.

    Cheeseburger and chicken fried steak.
    Guady V.

    Excellent service, very friendly staff. We have come here twice and both times we have ordered the same thing lol cheeseburger and chicken fried steak. Delish! the FRIES are to die for!!! So crispy and crunchy, the burger tastes like you made it in your own backyard, fresh and juicy. Highly recommend. Coming back for sure!

    Chicken Fried Steak was good.  This was the small portion.

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    Their Ribeye was amazing! Christian atmosphere and Christian family. I felt at home and felt like was eating mommas cooking. 100% recommend!

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    Breakfast burrito is great. Service is quick and friendly. Place has been empty whenever ive been there, so i hope it stays open

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    Great servic, and very flavorful side. None of the iteams on the menu miss. Everything is fresh and delicious !!!

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    Treebeards off the Katy Freeway - Solid Comfort Food in a Convenient (but Tricky) Spot…read moreWe stopped by Treebeards on the Katy Freeway in Houston, Texas, and it was exactly what we needed for a hearty lunch. Finding the place can be a little confusing if you're coming right off the Katy Freeway because of the unique building structure it's tucked into -- just take it slow and you'll spot it. Once you're there, though, there's plenty of parking in the shared lot. Fair warning: it does get very crowded since so many other restaurants and retail spots share the same area, so you might have to circle a bit during peak times. The atmosphere is really nice and relaxed. They have seating both inside and outside, with plenty of tables plus some comfy couches where you can settle in and enjoy your meal without feeling rushed. You order at the counter when you walk in, then grab a seat wherever you like -- super straightforward. We went with the gumbo, two orders of the chicken pot pie, and a shepherd's pie. Overall, the food was good -- solid, comforting, and filling -- but it wasn't quite amazing. We've definitely had better versions of the shepherd's pie, chicken pot pies, and gumbo at other spots around Houston. That said, the sides were legit! The macaroni and cheese and red beans and rice were both tasty and hit the spot. The jalapeño cornbread had great flavor, but man, it was extremely dry. Like, the kind of dry where you take a bite and immediately need a big swig of your drink to get it down. For dessert, we split the yellow cake with chocolate frosting. My wife really enjoyed it, though I'm not a huge fan of that style. I did notice they offer bread pudding, so I'll definitely be trying that next time. All in all, Treebeards delivered a satisfying meal in a chill setting. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in the area and craving some down-home comfort food.

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    Eat, Drink, HTX…read more Made a reservation for a Sunday night dinner for three. The restaurant is so cute and cozy with tables and booths. Lots of TVs to watch the Olympic Games while you wait for dinner. I liked watching the open pizza oven. They make a lot of pizzas here. The Eat, Drink, HTX menus are a great way to try new restaurants while giving back to the Houston Food Bank. A starter, an entree and a dessert. $25 for dinner. So many choices on this menu. A great deal while helping out those in need. "Started" with the Turkey Samosas. Four crispy pastries that are filled with seasoned ground turkey, potatoes and parsley served with cucumber yogurt. Delicious! The Ember & Greens Soup that my family had was hot, hot, hot and so tasty. The fresh soup was filled with a blend of spinach, parsley, and cilantro with chickpeas, caramelized onions, pinto beans and quinoa. My FIL polished off his bowl! For dinner, we all had the Blackened Salmon. The salmon with lemon butter and avocado salsa served on roasted carrots, broccoli and potatoes and a bed of quinoa. It was a full plate, which we all took home for dinner the next day. Note: it is quite buttery. My FIL had his butter and avocado salsa on the side which worked for him. I loved mine as is. Even though we were pretty full, we still enjoyed dessert. The tiramisu was so indulgent. Loved the layered mascarpone custard, whipped cream, coffee liqueur and coffee-soaked ladyfingers. My FLI had the Chia Seed Pudding with fresh berries. What a great meal. We had a slight hiccup where the appetizers came slightly after the main meal was served, but they were so honest about what happened that I still have to give them five stars for their food and their service. Would try them again for their generous, delicious meals. Lots of parking. Water glasses were frequently filled both with and without meals. Thank you for a really nice Sunday night dinner with family.

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    House Salad...they were very stingy with the lettuce. It was delicious though. Would've been better with more lettuce.

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