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    The Grove

    3.4 (879 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Trendy
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Carl S.

    The Grove is a beautiful place to dine both inside and out. The dining room is very well decorated with lots of windows with views of the park. The patio is expansive with lots of shade from nearby trees. The service is good but perhaps too many people responding to your table. At times the servers were coming to the table asking the exact same question you had responded to with the last person three minutes earlier. The menu has many options offering cocktails and food. My dish was the Lamb Chops which were very good but you only get two. If you are looking for a hearty meal be sure to start appetizers. The beet salad was a tasty choice. My biggest negative from our visit was the wait time for our entree. With so many servers checking on you, the food order was lost. Our main dishes came forty minutes after our salad.

    Wagu burger
    Brianna M.

    The photos don't really do the patio justice but it's so nice to be right in the she of discovery green and enjoying a tasty meal. Their burgers were so good and their ice cream flight was great to share with friends. The server was friendly and had some good recs for the ice cream flavors. The patio lighting was my favorite especially after a relaxing yoga session in the park.

    Moquita Q.

    I totally forgot to take pics of the food but I had their lobster, steak, braised pork, chicken nachos, tuna tar tar, and loads more. I just got so carried away in the flavors and vibes that I completely forgot to capture an image of the food which was delicately prepared with attention to detail. The service as over the top wit all of the staff checking on me and my friends repeatedly, telling us candid jokes and much more. I absolutely loved how big this space was too, there was over 100 people there both inside and outside. Now parking is a bit tricky as there is only street parking available. The valet also uses the street parking so when I tell you please use the street parking, do it. It's easy and plenty. I would recommend their steak and lobster.

    Pork Chop
    Kade J.

    It's really good here. Most of the time I'll try some place and think -eh it's ok- mostly when it's ok food. But this place, real special. Amazing presentation, each menu item comes out beautifully and tastes how it looks- amazing. The seasonal watermelon tartare left me wanting more and for sure need the watermelon sorbet in my home freezer, creamy and full of fresh flavor. My pork chops were cooked perfectly and had me scraping bone to get anything left. Mixability(when the sauce touches the other items on your plate and it tasting good still): 10/10. Sometimes a sauce can get on something and makes it not so tasty. Not here. The architecture and almost "blueprint" like drawings of the restaurant in the menu is a cool touch and love having the view of the grove/all the green outside. My food was served quickly but didn't feel rushed, everything brought to me at a good temp and brought out as soon as ready, sorbet was the perfect consistency and came right after my meal. I hope to visit Houston again soon and I'll be here--trying what they have next time. Very attentive and caring, from the host, my server, and a very nice job to the chef, you have a passion in your craft and it shows! If you're looking for an experience with your meal, this is where it's at.

    The Grove Houston-Cauliflower entree - vegan
    Aruna K.

    The Cauliflower Koshary was exotic. It came with rice at the bottom and was a healthy filling vegetarian meal. I always appreciate when they go the extra mile to tell the ingredients to make sure I am ok with everything that is going into my meal. The presentation Ofcourse made me hungry instantly .... The side salad was good too. This time skipped the chocolate cake due to time constraints :(

    Waygu Cheeseburger
    Michelle B.

    Adventuring around the busy convention center lead us across Discovery Green to the Grove for lunch. Upon first walking in, it was as pretty as I thought it would be since admiring it from outside. We got the menus and honestly I was disappointed. For lunch, the cheapest items were around 20-30 dollars if you want a protein. The yelp page is full of great photos of good looking food. I got the cheeseburger which I wish I had done a size comparison. It was on the smaller size especially for 24. I guess that was due to the better meat. Though even with the cut, meh. I honestly wish they had more of the food back from the previous photos yelpers took. The sweet potato and kale taquitos had a better flavor and better value. The sauce was more along a marina-ish feel. Overall after going in and the current lunch menu, I won't be returning. The server was nice enough but not worth ignoring the mediocre overpriced food.

    Strawberry Salad with Salmon
    Michari L.

    Came here right before the lunch rush and enjoyed my time here. We were one of the first to dine for Lunch that day so we didn't have a wait at all which is a plus. Service was amazing because there wasn't anyone there and most of the attention was on us. I ordered the strawberry salad and added the salmon and asked for the almonds or pecans to be removed as I have an allergy. The salad was delicious and it almost could have been a full bowl vs a plate but it was delicious.

    Sauvignon Blanc
    Mynika C.

    First time at The Grove to celebrate the birthday lady. The service was great and the ambiance is really nice. I love how spacious the place is. Now, if you're vegetarian there are just not many options for you (us) on the menu which sucks. Thankfully for me I'm pescatarian sometimes (do we really need the labels?), so technically I could have indulged in a seafood entree. I ended up ordering the blue crab corn fritters and made that my meal along with that delicious ass bread! Y'all the bread and the butter is a treat. I'll go back just to order that and a beverage. I originally ordered a martini and it was an absolute no for me- it tasted like rubbing alcohol ahhh. Opted for a glass of wine instead. The margarita was good as well. Overall, The Grove was a good experience. They do give people celebrating their birthdays a free treat and I must say that the berries and cream dessert was delightful.

    Scallops
    Susan B.

    We walked in with no reservations. Four little girls were with us under the age of 10 and the restaurant staff made us feel very welcome. Such a good experience for them. Love the ambiance. Beautiful setting with the lighted figs plus the sprawling oaks outside. We had a lovely Prosecco to start with. The dirty martini was superb! The girls enjoyed the house milk rolls. And our server, Alcides, was so helpful! He immediately put in the littles' orders so their hamburgers would be ready first. The scallops were simply amazing! Caviar jalapeños olives yogurt fennel...absolutely perfected cooked. In fact, best scallops I've ever had! I ended this delicious meal with an Espresso martini - perfect!

    Fish and wedge salad. Very good!!!
    Shannon L.

    Good food. Good table service. Good drink selection. There for a corporate dinner in early November this year. The high ceiling helps reduce the noise of a large open space. It would be 5 star if the hostess hadn't snapped at us over simple questions like asking for a menu that we needed to wait for our waitress who was really busy right now. The sarcasm that she would get to us when she possibly could wasn't lost on us. At most restaurants, the hostess seats you with a menu and this was odd.

    Fried Potato Salad
    Mike E.

    Great restaurant. The pics in yelp of the restaurant don't do it justice. Really good food and service. Tried several dishes including the first time I've ever seen "fried" potato salad. While the potato salad was different it was actually pretty good. The food also went well with a great open concept restaurant that also felt quite airy with all of the windows that open to the park. Definitely worth stopping in if you are in Houston.

    Charred wings
    Shernell H.

    So, this is a place I will definitely have to revisit to give a complete review, however, this review would be based off of the charred wings and service, for the most part. We went here on a Wednesday night, so it was fairly empty. The set up of the restaurant was very intimate, which I liked. The lights were dimmed and the candles were lit. Unfortunately, we came to this place on a whim and I had already stuffed my face. So, my friend just ordered the wings, a drink, and a Corona. The wings definitely gave the appearance of tasty, but they were just average to me like they were missing a particular seasoning. It also gave the flavor that it may have been cooked alongside some pork, which I really wasn't a fan of. I kind of got the sense that since we ordered so little that the waiter was a tad in a rush with us. She bought the check before my friend was ready and while he still had the intent of ordering his last item, the beer. This may have been a one off experience. The rest of the food looked good and I've heard good things in the past, so I would be willing to visit again and give an updated review.

    Rose' and Reisling
    Melissa C.

    October 26, 2021 Came into town w/a friend from Galveston for the Van Gogh "immersive" art exhibit. But, first we needed to see the skull exhibit at Discovery Green. They were so cool. So, anytime we're at the green, we come have cocktails here! Sat at the bar and a few glasses of great wine. Beautiful day out too!

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    Ask the Community - The Grove

    Hi! So let's say I wanted to throw a surprise dinner party for a group of about 15-25...would you all be able to accommodate for that?

    Yes! I did a graduation party for 15 and all I had to do you was make a reservation so they could have the tables set aside for us

    Is there outdoor heating?

    Shay - we DO have heaters available for our patio. They are mushroom heaters that we can put next to your table! We hope to see you soon!

    What are hours on Saturday?

    11am to 10pm

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    21.0 mi
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    We chose Chef's Table for a business lunch and were genuinely excited about the experience. It…read morestarted off well, but we ultimately left with mixed feelings. We were seated in a booth that felt quite cramped for a business meeting. Next time, we'd likely request a more open, well-lit table. We ordered several dishes, but the Chilean sea bass was disappointing. It was dry, lacked the buttery texture it's known for, and was quite bland. We also requested a side of hot sauce, but that request was overlooked. To end the meal, we planned to order coffee and toffee instead of dessert. After waiting nearly 30 minutes, we were told the coffee machine had broken. Unfortunately, by then the server seemed eager to wrap things up and didn't really give us the opportunity to consider any other after-meal options. Overall, the restaurant has a nice atmosphere and we can see why it's popular, but the food execution and service fell short of our expectations, especially for a business lunch. We hope these issues were just an off day, as we'd like to give it another chance.

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    4.4
    (77 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    Came across this hidden gem from a food review. I didn't know there was a hotel in Montrose. So we…read moredecided to try out the restaurant for brunch. The atmosphere was laid back and the ambiance was very conducive for a great date spot. The service was impeccable. Never had to wait on anything and the food came out in a timely manner. The food was just like the reviewer had said: the pancakes were delicious and had a lemony taste to them, bacon was just like I like it, crisp but firm with a smoky flavor, roasted potatoes were firm and roasted to perfection and the added sea salt gave them that just right taste that lingers with you, but the star of the show was the Scallion biscuits. They were done to perfection from the texture to the taste and when you added your jam and butter to them, everything went to another dimension. Definitely will be one of my new brunch spots.

    Came in a Saturday for an impromptu brunch with a friend and almost passed it up because the…read moreboutique hotel looks like residential apartments. I was able to find parking nearby on the street and made it inside before the rain started. We were seated and quickly greeted by our waiter. After a brief discussion, we agreed on what we wanted to order, only to be told they were out of the quiche. We opted for; -Fresh scallion Biscuits -steak & eggs (soft scramble) -Caesar Salad We prefer to order and eat everything family style and the food did not disappoint. Biscuits are a must. They are buttery, crispy on the outside and pillowy on the inside w/ fresh jam and butter. Also the steak was amazing (happy they were out of the quiche) and its served with eggs and potatoes. We will definitely add them to the Rolodex. Enter freely, they've been approved

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