I came here for a Father's Day brunch expecting great soul-food flair and while parts hit the mark, it was more "decent" than exceptional. I feel they should have did a little more for the dad's present. A specialty drink or discount or something. Parking & Seating: Plenty of spots and comfortable seating no stress on arrival. Atmosphere: A DJ set a pleasant, relaxed tone; background music was nice but didn't overpower conversation. Extras: A photographer was on-site for purchase-worthy snapshots nice touch for those wanting keepsakes, without pushing it too hard. They also provided a complimentary photo if you didn't buy the larger ones. Price: Fairly reasonable. You got ample food, ambiance, and extras without breaking the bank. The buffet is only $25pp. You can add on additional items for around $10. Grits & Eggs: Grits were creamy and well-seasoned; eggs were fluffy, though not overly standout. Greens: Present and fresh, but didn't have that deep, smoky soul-food flavor you hope for. Chicken & french toast: Chicken was seasoned and juicy, French toast was tasty and needed no syrup in my opinion it was already sweet. Sausage & Biscuits: Sausage had decent flavor; biscuits were fluffy. Overall, the food was comfortably decent, but nothing reached "must-come-back" levels. Portions were solid, and service smooth our waiteess Des was amazing. She was personable and very attentive. A pleasing and well-organized Father's Day turnout with good parking, seating, ambiance, and extras like photography. All at a reasonable price. For families seeking a relaxed soul-food buffet, it delivers. read more

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Enjoyed my time here at Rockhouse as its such a lively environment. Great outdoor area to chill and do hookah...didnt partake but saw it was available. I tried the Oxtail Soul Rolls which were pretty damn good! Washed it all down with some crown royal drinks and beer. Service was decent. Good place to watch sports. read more

Service was eh. Hookah and the hookah service was terrible. The catfish and wings were amazing as well as the soul egg rolls. I came here for a mixer, so that could be the reason the service was off but I don't have to go back. read more

Rockhouse - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

Honestly my experience here was stellar. I had a group of 5 in Houston for my bestie's birthday (March 2024) and we came here for brunch. We knew they had a buffet but when I say we were surprised by everything they had - from fried chicken, fish, waffles, French toast, dessert cups... man. Then we all split a mimosa tower and it was worth it. Our server was real chill and the music was the cherry on top. Upbeat and lively but not irritating. Im surprised it wasn't as packed as I would have expected. We took some cute pics and really enjoyed it. Thanks for showing 5 girls from Alabama a good time. read more

I've been before and this is my second visit. The service was ok. The food I returned for was taken off the menu and the drink I requested was not available due to them not having certain items in stock. We went on a Friday and I was so disappointed and ready to leave. I likely won't be back. read more

Rockhouse was one of our visits as we descended here for heritage night! On this particular day of our visit, it was actually a event going on for Detroit! Needless to say that this restaurant was Pat to the brim. Some people we're only able to get standing room only admission. But I booked us a table, maybe a week prior so we can have a brunch there. We did have to purchase a wristband because of this event. When we were finally seated, Our server was Miss Ashley! Ashley singlehandedly saved this review from being bad! Ask all the drama at the door she helped immensely! She was very patient with us.She explained if she was not sure on something she went and got clarification. We got our meals and noted a problem with the order. And she jumped in, went to the kitchen and got us a fresh order to our liking. I've never been anywhere. Where it was absolutely packed with people. But I felt like I had my own personal wait, staff. She kept making sure that we were okay. Making sure we have water making sure we had. The foods are liking brought us drinks and even let us know about some specials that were going on. So we were able to partake in those, and I just appreciate her efforts and hospitality. And if you have the opportunity to have Ashley, then you will be well pleased! For the food we had the chicken and waffles, the chicken book was immaculent. It must have been like a buttermilk. Breading. Cuz, it was crispy crunchy, but still very moist and cook through-and-through period and we had the waffles with the pecan topping amazing 10 out of 10 on those waffles, and I believe my friend grabbed the burger. But I just personally speak in.Fell in love with that chicken. We did order like a Margarita tower, but they end up just bringing like the stacks bottles and because they ran out of the towers. So that was kind of disappointing, but other than that, the music from my generation, it was perfect. It's not a young person's spot. As my daughter say, it's for the old heads, but I enjoy myself. No drama popped off, and we had a time! read more

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I've been here a couple of times for events my organization has. This used to be Cabo's back in the day- and if you know that and call ME old, remember, YOU knew it too....lol!! Anyway, the interior is really well set up and clean, you don't feel the need to have hand sanitizer, wet wipes and holy water to move around. There are multiple bars throughout so you can get a drink without a very long line. There are multiple indoor and outdoor areas which is really nice as well. Last- which should have been first, not i gotta make you read all this.... the drinks and da food!!! The drinks are good- bartenders are attentive and move quick. The food is SOLID. Loved the flatbread. Takes a little while, which is understandable when it's packed. 2025 BIG BACK APPROVED!!! read more

Came on a Thursday for their Oxtail & Hookah special! Able to make reservations through open table up until a certain time before they turn into lounge and sections and bottle minimums are required. $15 hookah and $19 oxtail plates is a a steal in the economy okay! Plate comes with greens rice and cornbread. I would say, I could tell they made a big batch and just heated up the plates as they were ordered because my food didn't taste fresh and wasn't warmed properly. Greens were salty but the cornbread was delcious. They did have $5 frozens that night and we tried the Dusse based one ! Really good ! read more

Rockhouse - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

I really, really like this place. The food is always a hit for me. I notice that sometimes if you go to places in the area they treat you a little differently if it's all ladies or ladies and guys but I don't get that vibe here. I've gone at least three times (once for a night time event and twice for brunch) and never felt odd with service. The servers have been pleasant and attentive overall. It's also a "gratuity already added" establishment, I want to say it was 20%? Just FYI. Definitely would recommend utilizing the reservations option for the weekend brunch to confirm your seats. I prefer to sit in the main lobby but there is also a section with the live music as well as an outdoor patio (with covering). The main lobby is the best of both worlds because it's indoors and you can hear the live music but not so loud to where you can't hear table conversations. I love going on Sundays for the brunch buffet because there are so many options to choose from and the food tasted even better the second time I went. I would also recommend, if it's a few people in your party, getting the mimosa tower. My favorite combo is the strawberry mango .. so good. The live music is a plus. The parking could be annoying (I believe it's $10 self park, $20 valet or something like that) and the lot tends to fill up pretty quickly when they have events. Aside from that, it's a pretty decent spot. read more

Rockhouse - Brunch - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I came on a Thursday night, "oxtail" night. I ordered the wings because I was told you can't replace the sides. The greens come with pork and I don't eat it. The next time I came, it was a Sunday evening. I came for zydeco Sunday. I enjoyed myself! I love zydeco music. This time around, I had the oxtails sliders. My waitress recommended it. Best decision! read more

RockHouse is a fun southern restaurant that offers delicious comfort food and beautiful cocktails. We came for the stuffed turkeys that tasted even better than they looked, the drinks didn't disappoint either. Our server was friendly and very attentive despite it being super busy when we arrived. Definitely plan to go back to see one of the many live music performances they offer and try even more of the menu. read more

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I decided to take my husband here for Father's Day brunch, along with other family members. While we were eating, I looked down and saw a roach crawling on the floor near our table. I had already started eating my wings and was completely disgusted. I killed the roach and let our waitress know, asking if someone could come clean it up. What made the situation worse was how it was handled. The waitress didn't apologize or express any concern, she just walked off and told the busboy to sweep it up. After seeing that, I lost my appetite. Because where there's one roach, there are usually more. This experience ruined what was supposed to be a special occasion, and I will not be returning. read more

Edit: I had to come back and add that automatic 20% gratuity on a party of 4 is THEFT and Houston restaurants need to stop. -- We visited for brunch at 11 AM on a Saturday. It wasn't crowded which is great. They sat us at a high top table and we asked for a different table, but they said they were all reserved. Our reservation was a two hour time slot, and in that time most of the other tables were not used. They could've let us sit somewhere else, but I digress. The food was great with the exception of the catfish that tasted under seasoned and swampy. We thoroughly enjoyed the greens, oxtail, potatoes, and all of the breakfast items. The blackberry mimosa is delicious as well! They also had a very good DJ! read more

Rockhouse - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Had a great time . Went here on a Friday and it was very laid back and nice . The hookah was good ,I paid only 25. The drinks were really good and also I had a very nice waitress. Great spot. You do pay for parking here also. read more

Rockhouse - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

Visited here tonight for dinner and was deeply disappointed with the food and the drinks were just ok. The seafood eggroll was ok but I wish it was fried harder. The sides were mediocre and the chicken too salty for consumption. I gather the brine used on the chicken was the culprit. Service was good and I regret I don't remember our server's name. She did her part well and was very accommodating when we mentioned the chicken was too salty. Had we gone with her recommendation of the smoked oxtails maybe this review would be different. Here's what I summarized, this is a place more focused on entertainment. If you are drinking and decide to put something on your stomach you can find something palatable. However, if you are looking for a great dining experience, this is not it food wise. I would come back to checkout the entertainment though. read more

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This place was formerly Diablo Loco when I visited a year ago. Parking: Restaurant parking lot is right in front of the building. It is $20 valet only, no self parking, & you pay it up front. Atmosphere: There is a dining side & a lounge side where the DJ and/or band is depending on the night. The place is pretty spacious for large crowds. Enough space where you can walk around & talk or dance with each other. I was there on a Friday night celebrating a friend's birthday. We had over 20 people in our group & the place easily accommodated us on the lounge side with their sectional lounge couches & high top long table. We did have reservations which would be needed for a large group to secure seating. Music: Band on this Friday night was quite good playing R&B and the DJ kept things going before the band started & during band breaks. There was never a gap with the music party vibe. Food: They birthday girl ordered large party platters that came with sparklers lit & stuck in the sliders to look festive. The sampler platter tray was nicely laid out with thin french fries on the bottom, chicken wings, pork sliders, & egg rolls. We also had the flatbread pizza and mac & cheese. As I look at the menu, several of our party platter items are not exactly the same as shown on the regular menu. So know if you have a group, you should talk to a manager to work on a platter menu. Their breaded chicken wings came as drumettes only (no flats) & they were huge. Looked like chicken drumsticks! They were well seasoned. Pork slides were dry, wouldn't get those again. I missed tasting the egg rolls but they looked good! The thin flatbread pizza had pepperoni & seasonings and was really tasty with a hint of spiciness. Fried catfish was cooked & seasoned perfectly, it was great. Drinks: Drinks were ok. They seemed watered down. Not sure if that is the norm or if it was because of the large group. I had a side car. My husband had an old fashion. Not sure what they put in it cause it was fizzy (maybe club soda??) but he didn't finish it & just ordered bourbon straight. Misc: The bathrooms are maintained with an attendant. Purses are checked prior to going in. They had a few other large groups celebrating and the staff brought out sparkler rockets and a birthday sign. For our group, they put small sparklers on our food platters . So if you have a celebration with a group make sure you ask about what special touches they can do for you. I really enjoyed the vibe, the music, the food. I would definitely go back. I'll give the drinks another try. read more

Rockhouse - Group Party platter- chicken wings, egg rolls & french fries with sparklers - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

I enjoyed my brunch at Rockhouse. I ordered the red velvet chicken & waffles. 9/10. Staff was friendly and efficient. Actual restaurant is nice, clean, great DJ. Will recommend and return. read more

Rockhouse - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food with the buffet was just okay, I mean- what did I really expect?! Next time I will order from the menu instead of doing the Sunday brunch buffet. Our drinks were great and the service was wonderful. We did arrive earlier for brunch on a Sunday so it wasn't too packed but as we were leaving around 1:30pm more people did start showing up. I really enjoyed the music that the DJ was playing! read more

Came here for my birthday and let me tell you, Houston didn't disappoint. I'm from Cali and found this place on TikTok and all I can say it was good vibes , live music and the food babyyyyyyyy was fire .... Everything was amazing the oxtails , omelet bar , waffles , omg I was in heaven .. the service was fast and EL our bartender made my day and the drinks were good she was very sweet and really brought my birthday in. Thank you again for the nice southern hospitality, see you next year read more

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The live music was wonderful she was truly a songbird, she has fan for life. That Prime Rib was flavorful, juicy, and super tender, the brunch buffet was good. read more

We had an amazing time at ROCKHOUSE at a Cinco de 'Mayo celebration on our last night in Houston. Music was awesome and the appetizers were delicious. Awesome atmosphere and service! read more

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Food is great and the service is amazing. When making a reservation ask how long do you have the table when you check in. That way you know how long you can be there. Ambiance is fun. Dj was cool. Mock tails are even good. Live music on Sunday was so fun. But you can't sit without a reservation. read more

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I liked this place overall. We went for dinner around 8PM but I wasn't expecting a live performance to have already started. So it was pretty loud, even from where we were sitting in the section behind the stage. The drinks were not very good, and overpriced in my opinion. I asked the waitress which cocktails were on the less sweeter side, but she only pointed out two out of maybe 10 or so. I was a little surprised that they didn't have more of a variety. I enjoyed the food and I look forward to returning to try other dishes. I definitely recommend the calamari appetizer! It was surprisingly tasty & flavorful. I felt like our waitress was attentive and I will be returning soon. read more

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Disgraceful service!!! A friend and I came yesterday evening. I have been multiple times but yesterday it was simply horrible. Floors were nasty and sticky. IT was literally probably 15 people in the establishment which was surprising because Rockhouse posted a reel a few hours prior on social media with a packed house. The bartender was more concerned hanging out at the end of the bar chatting than serving, I ordered a cranberry mimosa carafe. The champagne was stale, old, and flat the mimosa tasted like a dose of nyquil. We ordered 2 appetizers (eggrolls and sticks). Both appetizers were served lukewarm and were horrible. I really didnt expect this quality of service I am not sure if this is a result of change of management since the last time I have been to Rockhouse but there are several improvements that need to be made. As you walked in you could smell mildew as well. read more

I have visited this establishment a few times for a few events. This was my first time dining. We came for the occasion that was being promoted but it seemed like the actual event wasn't really getting started until much later. I made reservations and we were seated on time. Our waitress was very helpful and patient with our questions on the menu. The drinks and food was good. I got a chicken cobb salad with vinaigrette. It was perfect. Then they brought a dessert out for my birthday which I really appreciated. It was a nice experience and I heard the brunch is good too. Just wish the music was going like how it would later so we could've stayed and danced. read more

Rockhouse - Chicken cobb salad with vinaigrette - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

So last night I attended a Super Bowl Party with friends held at the Rockhouse Southern Kitchen. I must say this black own business is 1000% on point from the food, customer service and building decor. The DJ played music where you could talk and enjoy the music! I could on and on, but you must enjoy for yourself. Kudos to this establishment! Check them out! https://www.facebook.com/share/14nbk3dXDf/ read more

The evening started off with a DJ spinning music so loud we couldn't hear the waitress, or ourselves think. We proceed to order and our server informed us they were out of several menu items. After we ordered drinks, our server returned to tell us the frozen drink machine was stuck. Though the food we did get was very good, it was an evening of missed. A for the food and service, C for the atmosphere and experience. read more

I had high hopes for this restaurant but it was a bust. The atmosphere was amazing!! The staff was amazing but the food was the equivalent of a hotel breakfast buffet. I went for brunch and was highly disappointed. The prime rib and French toast was ok but the greens were so full of red pepper that they were inedible. They were not seasoned at all just hot, and there is definitely a difference. I hated that the food was bad because the place was packed and the vibe was definitely there. read more

Rockhouse - Clarissa greens, prime ribs, potatoes, and fruit - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The buffet was very good. I heard they no longer have it but was delicious in my opinion. The omelette station was my favorite. The back area was nice and our serve was nice enough to let us take a picture on the stage. I like the renaissance poster a lot. Will return. The parking lot does get packed quickly. read more

Came here for date night and been wanting to try this place. This is the old Diablo's so I was familiar with the layout. We opted for valet parking which was $20. Upon entering, the main area has tables set up for dining and the second part, in the back, has sofa seating and table seating for reserved sections. There's a bar in the front and back and behind the back bar appears to be a covered outdoor patio. We were lucky and found some seats at the bar where we stayed all night. The bartender was busy and there was a wait for drinks but that was to be expected with how crowded it was that night. There was no live band but there was a really good dj playing all of the 90s hits. We had a good time and I will return to try the food! read more

Nice Modern atmosphere. We came in for a "Friendsgiving" event with Magic 102 & LOUD Muzic... Self parking $12. I ordered a lemon drop and hubby an old fashioned and a heniken. I think that's all I needed honestly. The drinks were pretty delicious. Everyone around us seemed to enjoy their drinks as well. We ordered an appetizer "Soul Egg Roll" which was made of collard greens and oxtails, nice taste, I would try it again. The set up is spacious and cozy at the same time. I would like to try it out again soon. read more

I was actually surprised for this one. Idk why, but for some reason I wasn't expecting this place to be the gem it is. But lemme tell you. I will come to this spot every time I land in Houston. I will say one small thing that needs to be addressed, is the pricing. Yeah things are higher but some of the prices here are head scratching. But the FOOD!!!!! Yesss lawd, the food is awesome. I never thought I'd be raving about an oxtail and greens egg roll...but lemme tell you... if I could have gotten these past security, I would have brought them back to Florida. Lol. They were off the chain. I order them as an appetizer and for an entree I had catfish and grits. Although it was $29, I enjoyed every bit of it. My tablemate enjoyed oxtail and grits... which were immediately life changing. The oxtail literally was falling off the bone..:Seasoned perfectly...I mean it doesn't get much better than this. To make it all better. There is an on site hookah man. $40 for damn near all you can smoke. It was a lit situation. Go check it out. The music was great and the ambiance was good. They have many TVs so you can watch as much sports as you can handle. Will return. read more

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The food was good! Granted I came here for a big event so we had a set menu. The service was good, the bartenders handled business, and there were a lot of us! The ambiance was lively as you would expect. Def would go back. Didn't even know about this place! read more

Decided to try Rockhouse out for brunch on a Sunday. We were greeted and seated with no issues. Our waitress was very personable and knowledgeable about the menu. She made great recommendations. I wish I remembered her name. We had the oxtail egg rolls for an appetizer that was so delicious we forgot to take a picture. For our entrees we ordered chicken and waffles and fish and grits. Waffle was a little to thick more of a cake consistency so wasn't my favorite but everything else was divine. Overall great ambience, excellent service and good southern food. read more

Rockhouse - Pecan praline chicken and waffle - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I came here with my Mom for Happy Hour on a Thursday and Devon took such good care of us. We watched the game and ate amazing food. The Mac was good, the oxtail was good. It was a perfect little time. Thanks Devon! read more

My favorite place to hang out so far. I've only been in HTX four months and I've been "outside" and this is my fav so far. It's a grown folk spot which I immediately appreciated. The customer service was great from start to finish. We made reservations at 9 on a Thursday but decided to go early just to get the vibe. We got there about 7:30 and the bar had available seats so we took those seats. We had a great server named Haley and she took great care of us. We ordered the oxtail eggrolls and a salad. I would have taken a picture but the smell of deliciousness took over my sense of smell and mind. I could tell the food was freshly prepared. There was this sauce that came with the eggrolls and I honestly could have just licked the plate but I'm a lady. We also had drinks and they were perfectly made. I also loved the prices. We had 2 orders of eggrolls, salad, and many drinks. Even with the restaurant added 20% gratuity, our bill was like $160. I normally don't like the automatically gratuity but our server Haley was so good so I don't mind at all. Check it out!!! We may see you there!! read more

Rock House is a laid back place that you can go an unwind. Good food and great music . The staff are wonderful and very welcoming. read more

Rockhouse - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

The Sunday all you can eat brunch is a cool concept. You get to try a variety of food items. Especially the oxtails which are 10/10. The band is awesome and so is the DJ. I just need them to improve on the service. They had one bartender serving drinks for the entire restaurant. My waiter was behind the bar making drinks with her birthday sash on and didn't even bring my drink or clear our table. Of course there's mandatory gratuity which I despise for one star service and they have the audacity to have a time limit on the tables. If you're going to charge 18% gratuity and set a two hour limit on tables I expect timely service. I don't expect to have to go to the bar to ask for a drink or have multiple dirty plates and cups on my table. This can be a great spot but the service is awful. read more

Went there for a friends birthday and they staff was very friendly and welcoming. And the bartender Elle I hope I spelled her name right she is in the bar in the back. Man hands down the best bartender I've encountered in a long time. read more

Rockhouse - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Great spot to catch live music while chowing on delicious eats and sipping flavorful drinks! The only thing I did not appreciate is having to pay $20 for valet when I can park my own GD car! read more

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