The restaurant is highly recommend in other online databases, so I went. It was alright, but not great. We ordered the Tempura Cauliflower which was a winner. It was a little dough-y but still good. The watermelon salad was also very refreshing. Our issue came as we waited for our market fish but received our dessert instead. My guest (who I was trying to celebrate for work done for my company) was generous and went agead and ate the dessert. The market fish finally arrived and was honestly anticlimatic and a but dry. All of the above said, the cocktails were delightful. For drinks this place is great. read more

Cute little place. Authentic food in my opinion. I'm from Ukraine. Highly recommend to try the borscht. The flavor is exactly like the tradition borscht except it's not chuncky. The pirogis are a bit different but still very flavorful. They come with potatoes and fried onions on top. Interior is very modern and classy. The drinks are very unique. Try one during happy hour. Free valet parking (but gotta tip). read more

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Definitely a fan- I'm probably more stingy than others with that fifth star; they are a solid 4.5 stars but I round down because 5-stars is rarified ari, and because the meal started flawlessly with the apps (tuna/apple sashimi "tacos", Montreal-style brisket) but then tailed off a little bit with the corn gnocchi. As for entrees, the red snapper was pretty good, but more 4-star than 5-star worthy. I personally didn't like the porchetta (pork belly) at all; I generally think it's too fatty for me anyway, but this was gelatinous even by pork belly standards. If that's your thing though, you'll probably enjoy it a lot, as the napa and grits they served with it was pretty good. Got the Bee's Knees desert, which was exceptional. Took there recommendation of appertif pairing. Which reminds me, the staff was really great (yup, I'm gonna say "exceptional" again). Not just friendly, but provided useful recommendations that I wouldn't have thought of (like eating the tuna as tacos). Complimentary valet, cool and sleek space, blah blah blah if you care about all that stuff. Check them out. read more

Nice quaint place with great music and good service. Good portions are small and over priced. Waitress explained that the portions were meant to be shareable. There is no way it is shareable and feel you received enough to eat. We were a table of seven. We ordered two apps, I ordered a salad and we each ordered an entree. The muscle app is fine to share for a taste each. Fried rice is a normal size soup bowl meant for one MAYBE two people. The taste of the fried rice was good. The texture of the fried rice was interesting. It is literally fried and very hard. Making it seem as it you are eating the texture of rice that has dried out over night. I know that doesn't sound appetizing LOL. Needles to say...I would not order this again. Soba noodles on the eggplant dish were over cooked and had too much sauce and too much anise. Hanger steak was a nice presentation but the portion was a joke for the price. The market fish was presented beautifully and the portion was good (I'm not sure what the price of it was as I did not order this). This was fine to have tried and supported a local business. The atmosphere is good, the lighting is nice and the staff was pleasant. Because of that this place received three stars. If I was rating food alone, it would have been a two. read more

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I had really high expectations for Riel, I went here with my SO for a date night and expected a pretty exquisite dining experience. The location is ok, we parked our own car and did not valet. The restaurant itself is small and cozy. Decor was nothing outstanding but it was fairly busy when we came. Our waitress was amazing, she was understanding, helpful , and easy to talk to you about the menu and cocktails. Now to the food, we ordered the tempura cauliflower and it was not a good way to start our dining experience. The batter was fine and crispy but the cauliflower was undercooked. It was a bit hard to eat and the flavor was more so bitter due to the cauliflower not being cooked all the way through. I would not recommend . The sauce wasn't great and it didn't do much for the cauliflower. Caviar Pierogi were my favorite dish, they were flavorful and super tasty but way over priced. I understand it's caviar but for the amount of pieces you get, definitely not worth it but extremely tasty. We had the crudo and I feel like you can't really mess this up especially if the fish quality is phenomenal and in this case it was lacking any flavor and could have been done better . We had an eggplant dish, and this was so disappointing. The flavor was almost like cheap Chinese takeout and nothing special. The eggplant could have been cooked longer which would Help it absorb more of the flavor. Cocktails were fine , not great and a bit on the higher priced side. Overall i would not come back here . Dinner for two was skyrocket (a little over $200) . I've had much higher end restaurants for a lower price tag with the same quality of food and it was phenomenal. The 2 stars is primarily for the amazing service of our waitress. I think Riel needs to do a review of their price tag as well as making sure food taste as good as it looks . read more

Fully agree with a lot of the reviews on prices vs value; Riel is the perfect example of that fact... food is decent but quality and execution is no where near what you can get for an average place in a city like New York or LA. Just don't feel the prices here can be justified. It's not spectacular for paying $200 for 2 people for veggie and fish dishes. Service is great; not fault to the front of the house but Riel is way overpriced and wouldn't recommend to go here. The competition needs to get better in Houston to facilitate raising the bar... disappointed read more

The food was amazing! The Kimchi Carbonara lives rent free in my head and I can't wait to go back! The oysters, mussels, bone marrow and cocktails were all delightful. We sat and ate at the bar and talk to the bartenders all evening and had so much fun. It was great food in a relaxed but chic environment. Can't wait to go back! read more

The best food and service! The caviar service is the best in town! Along with the price!!! The food is amazing just saw they have snow crab legs!!! Make a reservation for this weekend now! Highly recommend. J read more

Had such a wonderful experience at Riel - it definitely met all of my expectations after hearing so many positive things. It's fairly small as it is tucked away in a neighborhood but the lighting and ambience are still on point. Not too dark, not too loud. Our server (I think her name was Ashley!!) was great. She never rushed us and offered suggestions when we asked. For food, we had the following: 1) mushroom empanadas (5/5) - The fresh chimichurri on top was so fresh and certainly brightened up the dish. Only two come in an order but we were able to add a third so each person could have one. 2) fried rice (4/5) - super interesting as it legit fried and crunchy but doesn't taste like it's over cooked. This was good to share in addition to our entrees! 3) bone marrow (5/5) - fantastic. I know it's hard to find so this was part of the reason why I was so excited to eat here. The pickled cauliflower was a nice compliment to the richness of the marrow and even though it comes with two sauces (an orange marmalade and garlic/lime/cilantro type sauce), it was so good on its own I barely used them. 4) crispy skin snapper (4/5) - the fish was cooked perfectly and the skin really was crispy! The collard greens were underwhelming though. 5) bee's knees (5/5) - such a great dessert wow. The brown butter cake was airy and the addition of the lemon curd really lightened it up. It wasn't heavy like some desserts that are overly filling so I definitely recommend. For drinks we had the 'So Fresh, So Clean' which tasted exactly like that! It was a cucumber infused cocktail and almost too easy to drink. And while not on the menu, we asked if they could do espresso martinis and alas, they could, and it was one of the best ones I've ever had! :p Between the drinks, the food and the service, I would absolutely recommend trying this place out! Go with people that are open to ordering several things and sharing so you can try multiple things! read more

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I have been here a few times, most recently for some happy hour drinks and food. There is a small bar area to the right as you walk in with only a handful of seats and a high top table that seats several. Sitting at the bar, the rest of the dinning area is behind you. Service is quick, knowledgeable and works hard. Food comes out pretty quickly as well. Classic cocktails are $8 on happy hour, and they make a legit Old Fashioned and gin martini. The happy hour food menu is small but interesting. I like the Gator Karrage, with fried bites of alligator and ranch. A nice little bar snack. They have added a smaller version of the bone marrow to happy hour now too. This is excellent. As well as the mushroom empanadas (not on the food happy hour menu, but really filling). Also the pierogi's are a must. I have just noshed on happy hour and small plates the few times I have been, but they are all good and satisfying. Maybe next time I'll get something off the main menu. I like this spot, very much in the vain of Roost (just down the street) and Nobies off Shepherd. Fans of those spots should like Riel just as much. read more

I was a little underwhelmed, especially after reading some of the expectations of the restaurant. I know they are still experimenting with fusion dishes, but we found that the meat was dry and the sauce overwhelmed a lot of the food. That being said, the ambience is lovely and the space nostalgic (formerly Te House of Tea). Lots of fried, Korean/Japanese inspired stuff. Enjoyed the tempura cauliflower, though it was drowning in the orange "Asian" hot and sour sauce. So... I felt like things were too saucy but who am I to talk? Did not try the caviar yet. Maybe next time. read more

Elevated food executed well. Ignore reviews of three stars; they're left by common diners with undeserving pallets. The oysters on the half shell with coconut lime granita was spectacular. Super creative. Mushroom empanadas are lemon-forward and the floral element of the time really works with the earthy mushrooms. The tartar was the most straightforward item we had. The kimchi sauce on the cauliflower wasn't overpowering while still imparting that kimchi nuance. I wish I could park my own car: I hate valet. That's just me. Gorgeous space as we read more

Wonderful, tasty food. Great flavor and nice staff. I would recommend all of the dishes we ordered: - mushroom empanadas - Oysters with lime granita - bone marrow - truffle and caviar pierogi - tuna crudo - sticky toffee pudding All very good, a little overpriced for the serving size. Presented as small/shareables, note there is really only enough food for two people on each plate. I'll go again. read more

Easy 5 star review. The service was impeccable per usual. A special shout out to our waitress Ella who was very entertaining and attentive. Everything we ordered tasted amazing as well as presented nicely. The ambiance is perfect for a date night and I would definitely recommend trying this place out if you haven't yet! read more

I went with my family for my dad's birthday and we had a grand ol' time here. The venue is extremely modern and intimate, with an upscale feel to it. The staff is extremely friendly and they try to cater to all of your needs. Although we had a designated waitress, the entire staff contributed to our dining experience in one way or another. The drink selection is large with many selections. Our entire tables needs were taken care of, the only shortcoming I feel is that there is no beer on tap (which is understandable and not even really a complaint). Onto the food. It's worth noting ahead of time that the plates are meant for a family-style dining experience. Our table picked a variety dishes and had a taste of each one. Tempura Cauliflower - 5/5 Our table loved it, we got seconds on this one. The kimchi hot sauce really compliments the fry taste, with good notes of vinegar and saltiness. Gulf Fish Karaage - 4/5 Not very filling, but worth eating nonetheless. The fish itself has tasted fresh and was very tender, but the batter was a little too soft. With the ranch, though, there was good balance in flavors. Point Aux Pins Oysters - 2/5 For $16 you get four less than sizeable oysters. The taste was not there, as I could barely tell what was added. It wasn't as succulent as I wanted it to be, and with the lack of size added, I felt slightly disappointed. Duck Breast - 5/5 This was also ordered for seconds. The duck was so so tender, and complimented by the bok choy very well. Because the dish was so balanced I looked past the slight overcooking of the bok choy. But the duck itself was a real treat. Hanger Steak - 5/5 Also a great dish, worth getting seconds for as well. I don't know how they made the potato and cheddar pierogi, but I absolutely loved it. It tasted like breakfast for dinner, but totally felt right as the starch complimented the tender and well-seasoned pieces of steak. One thing I love is that when you order medium-rare steak, it actually is medium-rare. Pork Tonkatsu - 3/5 The cabbage that was placed on top of the dish were a little too small, and albeit they looked nice, it wasn't really adding to the dish as a whole. The pork was cooked in a way that it just tasted like chicken to me, and the toast added gave it a less classy persona. Tourtière - 4/5 It was a small dish, and I was a little confused by the three sides that were added. I think it, like the Pork Tonkatsu, was more focused on the presentation than the actual quality of the dish. It wasn't bad, don't get me wrong, I was just not as amazed by this as the other dishes. Strawberry Tart - 3/5 Was basically a cheesecake, but did not have as much tart as I would expect. Sticky Toffee Pudding - 4/5 The blood toffee sauce was amazingly fudgy and the pudding was soft enough to eat easily, and it had the consistency of a warm brownie. Overall, we had a great time here. The venue was great, service was exemplary, and the food, for the most part, is memorable enough to make me want to come back again. read more

Riel - Gulf Fish Karaage / Tempura Cauliflower - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Is there a 4 1/2 rating? There ought to be. I really struggled with this review because this is the kind of dining that I love and I want the Chef and owners to succeed. We'll stick with them as they adapt because we loved the place. Everything is done so well that it really hurts me not to give the full 5 star rating. But I have to be honest with my reviews and Riel was a fabulous experience, falling just short of my highest ratings - and I HATE to do it. Regardless, I loved the place! Please stick with me - I'll explain what makes Riel so wonderful in a minute but what held me back from the full rating was the mainly the Hanger Steak. It was cooked perfectly and came with delicious potato and cheese pirogues, a swipe of horseradish cream sauce, grilled onions and green beans. It was slightly over salted and it was a bit tough. For the price, it should have been perfect. It almost was but fell slightly short of a fabulous dish. Now for the good news! This restaurant is EVERYTHING that I want a new restaurant to be. Upscale casual, roomy, chic, excellent service, exciting culinary creations and savory discoveries. Riel was all of that. Matt, our server was extremely knowledgeable of the menu and how each item was prepared. You have to be a true foodie to describe each dish as well as he did. Kudo's to training the staff!! It is appreciated! Service: 5 Stars! I stared with one of their crafted cocktails - the Yoda-Lei made up of Rum, Manzanilla Sherry, Pistachio, Lemon, Tiki Bitters $11. Uh-maz-ing! We shared additional dishes. each time getting new plates and tableware: Burrata (blended cheeses) with heirloom and specialty Tomato, Pea Shoots, Grilled Peach, Lemon Olive Oil - to die for ! ; White Fish Crudo ( not the right name but sushi style white fish, creams, sweet vinegar, radish, razor thin pickle, blood orange, etc) - beautifully presented but this dish fell short of wowing us, too. We shared all three plates and overall were quite satisfied. We were handed a gourmet popsicle on our way out which was the perfect dessert - light and equally full flavored. I'd like to see that main entré improved and I'll be happy to update this review. We sincerely loved Riel. We were most impressed with our waiter and his superb knowledge and attention to service. The presentation and creativity of each dish was over the top wonderful. The atmosphere and ambient music/noise level was perfect. The drinks, plates and menu choices were superb. We will definitely return and look forward to a changing seasonal food choices and exciting new discoveries. Keep it up. We love what you're doing! read more

Riel - White fish crude. Fabulous crafted cocktails. - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I went to Riel on a Friday night and for just opening it had a large crowd, but thankfully we made reservations. I split the carrots for an appetizer, which was a small portion, but the presentation was nice and they were delicious. For the main course I got the Tartiene (aka. meat pie) which I thought was a risky choice, but turned out to be worth it. The crust was crispy with a delicious blend of beef and onions inside. I would highly suggest this! Overall, I would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

Riel - Carrot Appetizer, delicious but small. - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Decided to come here for a nice dinner with our out of town guest and it definitely impressed! It was our first time eatingRiel (had been a long time lover of the Te House that this used to be) so it was interesting seeing how they transformed the place. We all got drinks (wine and cocktails which were great), a couple appetizers, and individual entrees. Everything turned out amazing! We had a great waiter named Travis who was very friendly and accommodating with everyone's different dietary restrictions. Excited to come back for a date night sometime soon! Nice atmosphere and menu with touches that make it a fun and down to earth place to go to. read more

Went for the HRW dinner menu and food was pretty good, left satisfied; portions were bigger than other hrw I've tried. We got all the desserts and the best one was the bees knees. I didnt care for the horseradish on my steak or the chocolate cake (in comparison to the other desserts). Valet is complimentary, bring tip money. The restaurant is quite small so make reservations! read more

Great experience every time I go to Riel! Trendy, yet classy, open kitchen. Head chef is an amazing person. The waiter are very polite, knowledgeable about every dish. The music alway have me wondering what they will place next! The drink was great and tasty. I will alway be an regular. read more

Came here for the Grand Opening yesterday and had a blast. There is complimentary valet parking so don't worry about finding spaces. I have been hearing about this place and couldn't wait to try it out. I had reservations and got there 30 minutes early and they were very accommodating. I went to the bar to grab a drink and only waited for about 5-10 minutes before I was seated. Throughout the whole process they kept me informed which I appreciated. The waiter was very kind and helpful and guided us through the menu. Kudos to him for knowing what he was doing. I know things can get very hectic especially on grand opening day. He was very professional and good at what he was doing. Waters were filled and alcoholic drinks were brought at a timely manner. On to the dishes: Caviar: this dish was just outstanding and probably the highlight of the night. my friends loved it and would probably order another order if they could have. It's a must have 44 Farms Ribeye 32 oz: the meat was just amazing and it was not overly seasoned. Sister Lake Oysters: these oysters seem to be specifically picked because i could just taste the freshness of it. there was absolutely not fishy taste like the normal oysters you eat in Houston. Red Snapper: one of my favorite dishes too... the mixture of the greens goes surprisingly well with the fish and that splash of juice made it complete. Sticky Toffee Pudding: it was very delicious especially with that touch of fois gras. The chef was very awesome and chatted with us for a bit. Super friendly staff and management. I will definitely come here again without a doubt. Try it out for yourself! read more

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Very impressed with my dinner here. Great ambiance in the restaurant and the service was great- and our waitress had great menu recommendations. Tempura Cauliflower: This is basically cauliflower "wings". The cauliflower are crispy and have a light tempura fry and are coated in buffalo sauce. They are spicy but manageable and very flavorful. We really enjoyed these. Mushroom empanadas: didn't know what to expect with these, and they were incredible! The pastry was light and flaky and crispy on the outside, and the inside was filled with tender mushrooms and mascarpone. Absolutely delicious and a must get! Hanger Steak: my steak was cooked perfectly and had a great crust and flavor. This came with pierogis that are one of the restaurants signature items. I can see why- they were cheesy with a great potato filling and matched the steak perfectly. Don't be dissuaded by the words "horseradish cream", it's just enough to be flavorful but doesn't give a strong horseradish flavor. Highly recommend this! Overall we were very pleased and I would definitely return! read more

Riel - Hanger steak with potato and cheese pierogis - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Had a very enjoyable and filling dinner at Riel tonight. The service was a little scattered at first but they recovered quickly. We ordered four small plates and they came out one at a time and warm: The tempura cauliflower has a bright kimchi sauce with a nice kick and the smaller pieces were perfectly tender; larger ones were a bit undercooked. (4/5) The bannock was doughy goodness with generous sides of butter and blackberry bacon jam. (5/5) The mushroom risotto was creamy and had a beautiful texture but noticeably lacking salt. (2/5) The karaage was moist and the ranch sauce complimented it well but it wasn't anything special. (3/5) My husband enjoyed the tortiere but not worth reordering. (3/5) My tuna entree came with some spectacular noodles and broth with a little spice and a lot of flavor; if the tuna wasn't ordinarily cooked medium, I would have gotten it rare and I think it would have been immensely better, possibly a 5. (4/5) I had an Au Pear which was a solid, citrusy cocktail and my husband had a Balanced Breakfast which was a smooth iced coffee concoction. (4/5) Up until dessert we were rounding up to 4 stars but the sticky toffee pudding nearly propelled it into the 5-star realm! It's moist, topped with shaved foie gras, and in a pool of sinfully good sauce. My stomach said please no more food but my sweet tooth prevailed. My husband said it might have been the best dessert he'd ever had. 4 small plates + 2 entrees + 1 dessert + 3 drinks= just under $200 with tip read more

A reliable date night or small group dinner spot. Slick interiors, good service and well prepared meals. We had an 8 pm reservation, arrived a few min early, but didn't get seated until a quarter past 8. Wouldn't have been a big deal if we were drinkers or if the bar was a bit more inviting. But it was a bit lonely. Our server was great. The menu is interesting, but I can't say there is enough interesting variety to bring me back (though it supposedly change seasonally). The mushroom empanadas were creamy and delicious - they needed a tad more salt, and I really wish they made chimichurri with parsley instead of cilantro. Ack. The shrimp had a nice kick, but the sweet potato noodles were terrible - cold and hard (no springy texture, like you'd expect in a Korean chap chae). My husband loved his giant oysters with the coconut lime granita, as well as his hangar steak with pierogi. Beer selection was good. It was nice for a visit, but not sure what would bring me back. read more

We had Tempura cauliflower with Kimchi and Bannock ... Cauliflower was amazing. bannock was on lil saltier side but still delicious read more

Place is amazing. Drinks are great, try the so fresh so clean. Food is excellent. I've tried almost everything on the menu. Butter burgers, marrow, cauliflower tempura, empanadas, seafood dishes, blood pudding, it's all excellent. Owner is super cool and always around. read more

Canada Day! Eh? Turkey and the Wolf and Raw Almond? Please, thank you, and may we have another? $1.52 Canadian Club to celebrate 152 years, and it made for an awesome Sunday. Ordered everything except the steak, and we missed the Molson Canadian but whatever. Everything, as expected was awesome. Felt pretty awesome rockin' a Canadian Tuxedo too! Will be back to check out the rest of their usual menu. read more

This is a pretty small but cozy restaurant good ambient good and well decorated food good service loved the shishito Peppers majkr reservation if you don't want to wait read more

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This place is awesome, one of the best spots in Houston. The food, service, and drinks are quality!

Top 5 in Houston for me right now!! It is a MUST - Service and food 5 stars - get the bone marrow then shoot whiskey out of the bone - Recently did a "champagne and caviar" event for clients and spouses at the big bar area table. All the feedback was amazing and they liked the atmosphere more than the traditional Steak House - Date night read more

I have been lucky enough to try out Riel on its opening night and again last night and on both occasions the food was well executed, memorable and consistent, which I think is probably the most important quality in any restaurant hoping to gain a loyal following. I'm not sure what the chef has planned over the coming months... if the menu will change seasonally or not, but as it currently stands each dish is an absolute hit. The menu is small, but well thought out, and all the portions are meant for sharing. On my first night I went with a friend and we shared the 1. Tempura cauliflower with kimchi hot sauce (delicious) 2. Gulf fish karaage w/ ranch (fresh fish and we'll seasoned and addicting) 3. Hanger steak with potato and cheddar perogi (perfect medium rare) 4. Sister lake oysters (extremely fresh, felt like I was back in new england) 5. Sticky toffee pudding with shaved foie gras on top (amazing). Every single dish was fantastic. On my second night I ordered all the previously mentioned dishes as well as the 6. Texas blue crab 7. The Crudo 8. Roasted carrots with maple syrup glaze (this last dish was good but probably the only dish I wouldn't order again). We tried a couple of cocktails including the "Strange Brew" (a spiked hot coffee which was great because the restaurant was absolutely freezing last night due to the subzero weather), as well as their signature "Borscht Sour" cocktail, that was oddly light and refreshing. They also had a small, but focused scotch collection of hard to find batches which I really appreciated. All and all the space is beautiful, open (although may have to figure out heating on some of the colder days) and the wait staff was mostly attentive and friendly. There was a hitch last night that our server forgot about us for last 45 min of the meal, but that should get ironed out over the coming weeks. Price point was extremely fair and should not be a deterrent for most diners given the qaluality and freshness of the produce and seafood. Overall a great experience and I look forward to coming again in the future. Will definitely recommend it to friends. read more

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Came here for date night on a Friday night. We were looking for a new restaurant to try with some unique food and this place was perfect for that! The portions sizes are on the smaller side for the price but each of their dishes had unique flavor and the sauce set them apart. We started with the tempura kimchi cauliflower and gator bites, then shared the truffle and caviar perogies and crispy skin snapper. Highlights of the meal: -So fresh so sweet cocktail was great balance of subtle sweetness with a light refreshing taste -Gator bites had a good fried texture and the light ranch sauce complimented it well -Truffle and caviar perogies was extremely flavorful -Crispy skin snapper was very well cooked, tender, and the bacon favored sauce is perfect for bacon lovers read more

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Came back to this spot for a nice date night, the atmosphere was nice and intimate but the experience was definitely not the same. We shared the pierogies, oysters, fried rice and bone marrow. The oysters did not taste fresh and the "lime granita" they add made it worse. The fried rice and pierogies were good, but the bone marrow was absolutely disappointing. The bone marrow didn't even have enough to cover half a piece of toast, we told the server and he brought another one but then right after we ate both my boyfriend and I felt sick. Fast forward to having a stomach ache that lasted all night and my boyfriend ended up throwing up in the middle of the night. Very disappointing to say the least. read more

My wife and I had our Valentines Day dinner at Riel and it was fantastic. From the friendliness and efficiency of the service staff, to the delicious food, we really enjoyed ourselves. I had an Angel's Envy old fashioned and I have to say it was one of the better ones I've had since we have moved to Texas. We also really enjoyed the music selection of 90's hip hop subtly playing in the background. The attached photo is the 48oz bone-in ribeye which we split. It was juicy, flavorful and we even had some left overs to bring home. We are definitely coming back read more

Riel - 48oz bone-in ribeye with side of vegetables, two eggs and an added side of pierogis. - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

I really wanted to like this place, but it came up short on every dish. Riel has been on my list for a while, but I get cautious when I see mixed reviews. If Riel could elevate their dishes just a little more, I'd be a big fan. Decor was trendy and service was pretty good. Portions sizes were decent. (I was concerned it would be small). Bone Marrow - (3/5) Big marrow fan, right here. There's not a ton to do with roasted bone marrow. I think it was just lacking some salt. The two sauces on the side helped a little. Mushroom Empanadas - (3.5/5) The empanada was tasty with a strong mushroom flavor. The chimmichurri sauce was lacking. Fresh ingredients, but they didn't have time to marinate. Tasted very much like plain oil instead of a blended sauce. Tempura Cauliflower - (2.5/5) Battered well, but it tastes exactly how it looks. Cauliflower with Frank's Red Hot. I feel like this could easily be made at home. Crispy Skin Snapper - (2.5/5) Quality of fish was good, but flavor was underwhelming. The skin was only mildly crispy. No big flavor coming from this dish, so I honestly don't remember it too well. Perogies - (3/5) I liked the horseradish sauce that came with this. I don't remember this dish too much either. read more

We were immediately seated and served. Her hanger steak was cooked perfectly and was very tender. The horseradish cream sauce was to die for. Her potato and cheddar pierogi were very tasty and lighter than you would expect. My grouper was light, a little fluffy and seasoned perfectly. I munched on that Crostini like it was the last piece of bread I will ever eat. They definitely have a mixologist that whipped up our drinks. The Say My Name was refreshing and my French Inhale was excellent. The "Riel" logo was engraved in the big ice cube in the French Inhale . Pretty cool touch. read more

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Went there for dinner last night with my wife and overall it's a good restaurant with good service. Could improve the ambience/decor a bit. Food & drinks Steak Tatar - good Watermelon salad - good Hanger steak - good Oysters - you get 4 micro sized oysters. Do not recommend. Good drinks read more

The food is okay, but the service, I felt was more questionable and thus the reason for my two-star review. The hostess was new, and stood there and stared as I struggled with my seat (to pull out and put myself in). Maybe it was just our chemistry, but the waiter came every minute in the beginning when we were not ready, and when we turned our menus and stared at the waiter, he busied himself with something else. There was a long 10-15 minute hiatus before he came back to us. We ordered a pinot that we spent the whole night pouring for ourselves, and unfortunately when we happened to spill wine on ourselves, literally no help from our waiter David. Good food as well as hospitality go hand-in-hand for a good night, come on Riel! read more

Riel - Appetizers of fried cauliflower tempura and gulf fish karaage with pinot from Oregon - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Love the food, love the services. Oysters are super fresh. Every dishes has its own unique ingredients. Love the toffee dessert, It has blood pig as one of the ingredients. Chef Ryan provided top notch customer services. It Is an open kitchen type of restaurant you can see all the cooks in their eyes that they are very dedicated people wanting to cook the best food to serve out and not just trying to get it done. Servers had great attitudes and know the menu very well. Food and drinks temperature was just right. For an estimated 2300sq.ft restaurant Lighting and environment was great. Clean restroom. ! Great place for good food and drinks, for chilling, for groups, and, romances. Try it!!! read more

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Came here for my birthday dinner and I would 100% come back again. The waitress was so sweet. I wish I knew her name. She didn't upsell any items, only made genuine and great recommendations. The food had so much depth and flavor. We ordered the steak tartare, baked oysters, mushroom empanadas, cabbage rolls, mussels with brioche bread, hangar steak, maple porkloin, and all 3 desserts. Must try is the muscle dish only because the ginger miso broth is super unique to a mussel dish! read more