The decorations were so pretty and really added to the ambiance of the room. We were sat in the…read morebrighter room that had greenhouse vibes. Our servers were amazing and super nice. The caviar was delicious! Definitely recommend as an app. Beef tare tare was also delicious. The duck Wellington was very moist and well-cooked.

This place is gorgeous inside! Perfect place for a date or girls night out. There is a parking lot…read morebut also offer valet. Service was impeccable. Our waiter was attentive and extremely helpful. As always, we order drinks. I ordered the Mayfair martini and my husband had the Sazerac. He said it was the best Sazerac he has ever had. Martini was icy cold. Later on the dinner, I also ordered an extra dirty martini, and it was absolutely divine. They started us out with a infused tea that was meant to cleanse your pallet. He came in such a cute little dainty glass. For starters, we had the yellowtail crudo, Caesar salad and a kaluga caviar sandwich since it was national caviar day. The yellowtail Crudo was so fresh and absolutely delicious. Caesar salad was fantastic, but caught me off guard at first because there are actual anchovies on the salad. But they tasted good. Caviar sandwich was egg salad in between milk bread slices. Very nice. For entrées, we ordered the prime fillet of beef and striped bass. Prime fillet was very nicely cooked, light crust, and a beautiful sauce. The striped bass was nice. I really enjoyed the orange slices and the pickled fennel that was garnished on top. Really made it a little bit more interesting. To round out the night for dessert we ordered the Banofeee and the pistachio frangipane tart. The Banofeee was good, but not overly banana. The pistachio tart was delicious and I absolutely loved the basil ice cream. Overall fantastic dinner experience! The service, the ambience and the food made for a lovely night out.

We had dinner at the bar on Monday evening - the atmosphere is next level. James was our waiter,…read morehe was exceptional - very knowledgeable about the menu and guided us on what to order. The cocktails were perfection! We had the Whatamelon Margarita and Annie Margarita - The food was exceptional - we had the lobster roll and crab tostadas for our appetizers - it was superb! For dinner I had the Gulf Red Snapper cooked to perfection! My husband ordered the coffee roasted tenderloin which all was exceptionally delicious. I would also like to add that Mike and River, restaurant managers checked on us - both were very friendly and professional. Can't wait to go back!

We were here for a large group event in their private room; staff was professional, attentive, and…read moreefficient, ensuring they were not distracting during the keynote speaker/panel for the event (not an easy thing to do as we filled the room to the brim!). Food was great quality from start to finish. Parking - valet or private lot behind the restaurant's plaza

I really enjoyed my whole experience here. The vibe is unique for Houston. The building has a…read moreunique vibe and i'm obsessed with the front door. After entering, you are immediately greeted like family in a relaxing environment but with top notch food. It was my friend's bday so we celebrated with complimentary bubbles which was a nice touch. We enjoyed a large portion of their limited/rotating menu that did not disappoint. The tuna was my favorite. 10/10. A very extensive, higher end wine list complemented the meal nicely. Definitely need reservations -- book as early as possible. Seating is very limited especially for larger parties. Parking --- street parking around the block. Wasn't too difficult. Definitely a must try!

I was finally able to try this Houston staple last weekend!…read more Food: 4.5/5 - I loved the tomato toast and warm broth the best! The tomato toast was not overhyped and definitely worth getting. The bread is nice and oily yet still crusty and crunchy. The tomatoes and greens on top paired perfectly with the sourdough. - The warm broth doesn't seem like much from pictures and description but it was just so comforting and had nice umami. The green onions really bring out the rest of the flavors. - Ratatouille: this was one of our server's recommendations. I thought it was pretty good but slightly too sour/over-pickled for me. (I'm also not a big pickle person) - Butternut squash: This was probably the next best dish after the toast and broth. All the flavors and texture were there except the squash was a little hard. It could've been cooked a little longer to make it easier to cut through. I guess it is out of season, but still. - Squab aka pigeon: Also pretty good. The dried raspberries actually pair very well with it. Ambiance: 4/5 - The space is extremely small so you really need reservations. - It's so small that the tables are quite close together. But they were also not evenly spaced out so we tried to move our table away from the people next to us (we were practically touching!) and the staff insisted that we don't move them because they need to access the cutlery in the drawer on the side of the table?? First of all, they could've still accessed it after we moved the table. Second, if the space is that tiny, why not just store the utensils elsewhere? Very odd and didn't like that vibe.

The aesthetic of this restaurant was a vibe. Think cozy tavern meets elevated dining. It's…read morelow-lit, intimate, and moody, but still feels classy and refined. While we waited for our table, we grabbed drinks at the bar on the other side, which felt like the perfect way to start the evening. I don't play about service and every box you could check was executed very well here. The greeting on entry was very intentional and welcoming. The table was still pending so the hostess showed us the bar and welcomed us to wait there. The bartender greeted us with a smile. We started with wine and when the table was ready the hostess came to gather us. A server came to take our drinks over to the table for us and they transferred the tab for us. Y'all, I love not having to think for a moment lol, please guide me through an experience. Ok so we got escorted to the table and since it was for my birthday, the hostess said "I think I have the perfect birthday table for you." And she did, because we ended up with the cutest plush velvet (I think lol) booth overlooking the rest of the restaurant so we could really take in the atmosphere. Also, loved the fully open-concept kitchen. Being able to see all the action added to the experience and gave the space a lively, interactive feel. Ok back to service because Bludorn really is topping the game! Our server was sweet and was able to speak to all the menu options. He really steered me in the right direction on choices, not one miss! Occasionally other staff would pop by just to say hi and make sure we were doing well. And I just love a little attention when I'm out spending my money y'all so that sat well with me. Ok now let's talk about the main event, the food. To start they brought us their version of Parker Rolls with a garlic butter, excellent starter. For an app I got the Chilled Corn Soup with Blue Crab. It was really refreshing, the flavors were vibrant and that crab was fresh. They also did not skimp on the crab. I honestly hated that it had to come to an end. For my entrée I did the Blackened Red Snapper (removed the bacon). This dish had a black eyed pea and puree situation under the fish. It was delicious! The snapper was perfectly flaky and tender, and the flavor of the accompanying puree was reminiscent of my mom's black eyed pea stew with bold flavors. The only thing was that I wanted the portion to be a little bigger, just made me sad is all lol. We also ordered the creamed spinach because they said it's one of their best sides and y'all it was so rich and velvety, it practically melted in my mouth! Now since it was my bday they brought out a cute chocolate dessert and had Happy Birthday written on the plate. I love details, it's going to get me every time. My friend got the salmon and said that it was "ok, nothing super special." She did love her shrimp app though. When we were ready for the check they brought out a cute postcard and the check was on the back. I thought that was so different, like finding a way to make the check cute is a talent lol. Also, for our left overs, they brought us little gold number plates, which we took to the front when leaving to claim our to-go bags. I thought this was very sophisticated, keeping the table clear in case you want to continue with drinks and convo, etc. Overall, the ambiance was warm, intimate, elevated, and effortlessly a vibe. Definitely the kind of place that feels perfect for date night or a cute dinner out with the girls. Would I go again? Of course, and I wouldn't think twice. As a matter of fact I'm making resys for brunch within the next few weeks. I plan to keep Bludorn in my rotation because when a place does it right you keep them close. I know Yelp does an overall star rating, but I'm going to start breaking my reviews down to show how I rate the different elements. Aesthetic or environment 5/5 Service 5/5 Food 4.5/5

Very lovely restaurant. Came during restaurant weeks. They don't have a lot of seafood options on…read morethe regular menu so I went with the restaurants weeks menu. As expected in most restaurants they don't serve wild caught fish...the salmon was not my fave but it was well prepared. We ordered creamer spinach. The bread that come with the table which are Parker rolls excellent! They brought over celebratory wine as it was my friends birthday. I ordered the chocolate cake and a decaf coffee to go with very very good. Our waiter was good and helpful amd provided useful recommendations for the menu. I found it cute that they give you a key to put up your leftovers at the end. Overall a good experience and a place i would come back to.

True rating is a 4.5. This place is amazing!…read more * Beautiful ambiance, easy parking in the garage (although it's paid), and excellent service. * Food was so good! We got the lamb chops, octopus, the eggplant dip (my fave), and oysters. * Everything was a 10/10 except for the oysters, my husband didn't like the sauce it came with, he thought it was too heavy but I liked it, and the octopus - the sauce was a tad bit too salty but the flavor was delicious. We were highly impressed by the eggplant dip they had. That was probably the highlight of the meal. I mean everything was really good but you must get the eggplant dip. My husband and I don't normally go back to fancy restaurants, especially him, but he really wanted to go back to try other dishes which says a lot! We'd 100% come back to try other food and honestly, I was highly impressed.

Down the hill, I'd say. Popped over to Októ on a Wednesday night. Here's how it went. Host walked…read moreus over to our table but then we requested a booth, and she said that's fine. We sat down, and there were crickets. No server to be found, no water filled our cups, no one even noticed we were there, until maybe about ten minutes after we got comfortable and decided what we wanted. The server rushed over and either he was inexperienced or ready to go home. I could tell either he was done for the day and had the attitude of let's hurry up and get this table out or just lacked experience. 1. Please update your Google business page or any place online that lists your hours. It still shows that the restaurant closes at 11pm. Unfortunately, we were not aware of the updated hours and thought we would have plenty of time to enjoy the frena, some pulpo, and wine...we were mistaken! The server said the kitchen closes at 9pm and we looked down at our watch it was 8:47pm.........and then said we could stay until 10 but last call on food. When I decided between my sparkling rose over the prosecco I tried, instead of grabbing me a brand new glass, he poured it into my sample glass, no dig to Postino's, but that's not what you'd accept an upscale restaurant such as Okto. It's good etiquette to grab a new glass. The octopus was overly salty, and the bread from the Frena was not the same as I had remembered. They made a very unclassy move and increased the volume of the music playing over the restaurant as a tactic to feel the urgency to wrap up and leave. 2. I asked if there was a sommelier available that evening, and the server looked at me like he didn't even know what a sommelier was, or if it was some type of dish! lol...train your staff better. Even if the sommelier was not available that evening or they no longer have one, they should be able to provide an appropriate response. (Insert facepalm) Overall, the service and the food were sub par. I'm glad I was able to see Okto at its best from my previous dining experiences, but I will not be returning after the experience I just had last night.

I love the ambiance of this restaurant! Such a warm and inviting place with nice restrooms. When a…read morerestaurant has a good bathroom, it says a lot about the establishment. My Migas were phenomenal. The pork almost melted into the eggs. The French fries with my husband's Cuban sandwich were delicious and the chipotle aioli was great. We also got the crab cakes, which we enjoyed and the bread, which I would have preferred to not be toasted. They do not accept reservations for breakfast, so we arrived right when they opened and I am glad we did because the place quickly filled up on a Sunday morning. My mo would have enjoyed this spot. Great indoor seating and a beautiful courtyard area.

I really wanted to like this place after we had such a great experience at the attached Tiny's Milk…read moreand Cookies, but ultimately, despite handling the Father's Day rush well, I was really disappointed with the food quality and service. We came in on the Saturday before Father's Day and as expected there was pretty good turnout, but I do feel the front staff handled it well, no complaints there. The atmosphere is very cute and rustic, although with a full house, it gets really loud with everyone conversing (not to mention it's all hard surfaces on the interior so the sound just bounces around). Our server was pleasant enough, but did not seem to care for our table and was more interested in talking with other staff off to the side. Due to the weekend turnout, the food took quite a while to come out (45 minutes or so) and with very little update from anyone. We got the burrata brunch appetizer, chilaquiles, and salmon avocado toast. The Avocado toast took another 10 minutes to come out after everything else did with the reason being "we're still plating it". I'm no chef, but I wasn't exactly impressed with the plating of salmon tossed haphazardly onto the toast and plate. Taste for everything was just "okay" despite touting farm fresh ingredients and everything being made "in-house". The others at my table had a slightly better experience with their dishes, but overall it was a bit of a letdown (despite how good things looked in the photos). I wouldn't be so critical if it weren't for the fact there are so many other great restaurants in the area and in Houston as well. Maybe it was just a busy day and I would be open to giving it another shot, but ultimately, I would try somewhere else if I wanted a cozy brunch spot. Again, I did enjoy the milk and cookies and pastries courtesy of the adjoining bakery, but the actual brunch service could use some work.

It was an amazing place to spend my birthday dinner. The service with Manny and Israel was…read moreimpeccable and topped off a great evening.

Didn't order any food, but got bar seating and ordered a few drinks. The interior and ambience of…read morethe restaurant's bar is soo moody and intimate! Beautiful decor and live jazz singer accompanied by a pianist. Really great if you're looking for a date night spot or a place to take pics! We ordered one drink and two mocktails. The lemon drop was super refreshing and smooth! For mocktails I preferred the strawberry nojito over the spiced pear but both were really yummy. The strawberry nojito had a nice mint flavor while the spiced pear was very tangy and fizzy. Would definitely come back again to try the actual restaurant menu! Parking is a little tough but valet is available.

Incredible place with an incredible staff!!! they know how…read moreto treat customers!!! Couldn't find a flaw!!!

Service was good. Food was mid…read more Bathroom was scary. The bathroom is very dark and falling apart. Just gross... There is no gluten free bread or substitutions. The little complimentary peanut desert is like a nutter butter. Loved it. Spiced Pear Mocktail - 5/5 Light and sweet Parker's House Rolls - 5/5 Good taste. Butter and dip were light flavor Scallops - 1/5 Covered in bad tasting romesco sauce Wagyu - 4/5 Turnips are no and there was a lot of blood pooling Cheesecake - 2/5 Nice presentation but orange does not go with cheesecake. Very strong orange flavor.