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    Beer was warm. Waitress was cold…read more Chicken in the parmigiana style with pasta was awful. The chicken was rubbery, maybe a few days old. Disgusting. Waitress did provide another brand of beer. Ok. I didn't get the beer I wanted because it was warm, didn't enjoy my meal because the chicken was disgusting. Service did not meet friendly standard. What the heck happened to this place???

    I fell in love with BJ's in Houston many moons ago, back when a location popped up directly across…read morethe street from my job. It quickly became the go-to spot for lunches that stretched a little too long and happy hours that started right on time. It held a special place in my little food loving heart....until recently. My family of nine stopped in expecting a quick, casual meal. "Quick" turned out to be wildly optimistic. We waited about 10 minutes to be seated--fair enough, considering our party size and lack of a reservation. Unfortunately, that was the smoothest part of the evening. Once seated, nearly an hour passed before food began to arrive--and even then, it came out in waves. Two or three plates at a time, followed by ten-minute gaps before the next round appeared. By the time the final plates landed, the first diners were long finished. The food itself was actually pretty decent, which made the pacing all the more frustrating. Then came the wait for the beloved pizookies. Another pause. And when dessert finally arrived, our dinner plates were still crowding the table. While I don't expect fine-dining formality at BJ's, clearing plates before dessert--especially with limited table space--feels like Restaurant 101. When I asked for the table to be cleared, only my plate was removed; the rest were left behind. Our server was... cordial. Efficient, yes. Warm or welcoming? Not even close. She offered helpful insight when taking orders, but over the course of two hours, not a single smile made an appearance. Worse, whenever we needed her, she seemed to vanish. Meanwhile, we couldn't help but notice other servers actively checking in, engaging with, and attending to the tables around us. I'm not sure why the service missed the mark so badly, but the overall experience was deflating. The whole experience just ended up feeling like a letdown. Service pro tip: People may forget what you said or even what they ate--but they'll always remember how you made them feel.

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    3.3(237 reviews)
    8.3 mi
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    Waited at 3:45 pm for unreasonable time to be seated. Waitress offered rewards sign up and then…read morenever came to explain how. Food was lukewarm when it arrived. The restaurant is too noisy. Loud atmosphere, mediocre food, and terrible service for the number of workers present.

    My wife and I had just finished getting our hair cut and it was time for dinner before we headed…read morehome. 54th Street was right about the corner and they have an awesome menu with lots of selections. Decision made, 54th Street for dinner it is. Arriving at the restaurant, we were greeted by one of the hostesses and shown to our table. Ava, our bubbly server, greeted us and took our drink orders. It always takes us a while to decide since there is SO many delectable items on 54th Street's menu. My wife decided on the Chicken Avocado Grill, with a side of fries. I opted for a half rack of baby back ribs with beans and Cole slaw. Miss Reba, our diva dog at home, will be VERY happy when her daddy brings home bones. After a short wait, Ava came by to let up know out entrees were almost ready. We told her we were in no rush at all, which we weren't. All the sudden one of the kitchen expeditors delivered our entrees. Oh yummy, everything looked wonderful. She loves 54th Street's fries. So the French fries were the first to be tasted. I saw an ugly face and wondered what was wrong. I tasted one of the fries and made the same ugly face. The was WAY TOO much salt on the fries. They were inedible. Fortunately one of the managers was close by and I summoned him to our table. My wife explained what the issue was with the fries. Since the French fries were on a separate plate, the manager asked if he could taste them. Yep, ugly face, way over seasoned. He said he'd be right back. He took the plate back to the kitchen. Shortly, he arrived back at our table with a new plate of fries and a cup of 54th Street's special seasoning on the side. Everything solved and a happy wife. My wife's chicken sandwich were delicious as well as my baby back ribs and sides. Thank you Ava, the management, and the whole staff of 54th Street for a wonderful visit. We'll see all again soon.

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