The service was perfect- warm and professional and attentive. The food was overall not good. The fish in the fish tacos was tasteless except for the grill burns which tasted- burnt. The flour tortillas around the fish were strange even. They need a better sourcer. Go down the street to a local place! I ordered a cheeseburger cooked medium and it was bloody. Again, the meat quality was strange. It upset my stomach. The french fries and cocktail were exceptionally good. read more

We were a big group and they don't give separate checks. I went to the bar to order Brussel sprouts. They brought them quite quickly. Who knows why. The live music was too loud, making it hard to talk. The dressing brought with the Brussel sprouts was minimal. Perhaps they would have been tastier with more dressing. I asked a waiter to give me a box to go and more dressing. The serving was generous. I never received either. I had another waiter take the leftovers away. I probably wouldn't have eaten them later. They were dry. The place is not cheap but I put into consideration that there's a band and no cover charge. read more

Tipping Point Restaurant and Terrace - Brussel sprouts - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

We went to Tipping Point Restaurant and Terrace during a work conference at Hotel Zaza! It was beautiful. The food took a little time to come out but it might have been because of the time of day. My lamb was a bit overcooked (but it wasn't bad). The Brussels sprouts were HUGH! The flavor was good and the texture was crunchy. If I am ever in Houston, I would definitely go again earlier in the day. read more

Tipping Point Restaurant and Terrace - Crispy Brussels Sprouts - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Went to a food tasting event recently and got to try a broad cross section of menu items and desserts. Star of the show was the spare ribs. Deep layers of flavor. Yum! Lots of misses. Chicken was a miss. Mashed potatoes were chunky. Grits were very nice as were the Brussels sprouts and brownie. Key lime and chocolate raspberry tart were a miss. Prices on the wine list were a miss. Crab linguine lacked a cohesive theme. Capers were more a distraction than an addition. Calamari was a miss. Bread and compound butters were a miss. The menu needs work but the service was on point. read more

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It was okay. Nothing crazy good. There something for everyone but its not exactly amazing food. The drink i got the mocktail pineapple one. It was extremely sour. I wouldve gave a 1 but the service was excellent. My serve she was had glasses and black hair she was amazing. She redid my drink and added sweetner, she also checked up on us and overall did amazing with service. The place also looked nice and modern read more

Tipping Point Restaurant and Terrace - Ceaser salad - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

So first of all, William took great care of us!! I had the shrimp and corn bisque and it was amazing. So many flavors and such a nice warm burn going down the throat. My wife then had the Snapper and I had the short ribs. Delicious!! We finished with some Crème Brûlée which was excellent and had a hint of citrus to it. Oh, our drinks were great! She had a Dark Chocolate Espresso Martini which was so good she licked the glass I had the Audrey Hepburn Timeless Rita which was more than just a twist on a classic. It was very tasty and my wife enjoyed the included slice of Dragon Fruit. It was a great night, William was a great server and our Stay-cation is off to a great start!! read more

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I met a few yelpers here after an event, as we were all having some late night hunger pangs. This restaurant/bar is located inside the Zaza hotel. While they have their guest parking at the hotel premises, be very careful not to park in other lots that belong to the restaurants in that area. Towing is strictly enforced. The service was fine and the food was better than I expected. I ordered the open face steak melt with french fries. The sandwich was very good with cheese melting away and the fries were golden brown and crispy. Another notable thing that we ordered was the lobster roll with french fries. It was really good. There was plenty of meat/lobster and the sandwich was packed and stacked. It also was accompanied with golden brown crispy French Fries. This was my first time having a lobster roll sandwich and I really enjoyed it. The bar was full and there was music playing in the lobby. It was loud and there was plenty of seating area. We should have a good time on our subsequent visits. read more

Tipping Point Restaurant and Terrace - Lobster roll and FF - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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First time here. Came for a birthday brunch. We weren't told about no separate checks until we had started ordering. We decided to stay thinking they could split them at the register...WRONG! It was a fiasco checking out. They offered to split a minimum of 4 checks, which was agreeable since we mostly couples. What they meant was they would divide the total check by 4. This didn't work for us because some ordered more expensive items and cocktails. The mgr., Ariana, was nice enough to split it for us after much discussion. It took us as long to check out as it did for our meal to arrive and be consumed!! The food was good(although my soft cooked omelet wasn't soft cooked), service sketchy(had to keep asking for coffee(lukewarm and we were the only ones in the restaurant), nice ambiance. All in all, it was ok except for the split check issue. On top of that, a 20% tip was added. I understand that restaurants usually add 18% gratuity on parties of 6-8 or more. I usually add more if the service is good; but, I hate being forced to tip 20% for mediocre service. read more

So first and foremost Jodi in the bar is absolutely amazing! She's always got a great attitude and provides sensational service! Aria at the host stand is due for a promotion cause she's a rockstar as well! The interior design is very Norman Rockwell/20's Americana which is a vibe. The Caesar salad could have been much better in terms of dressing. I just felt like the dressing was really bland honestly. Will try something else next time but will TOTALLY BE BACK! read more

Tipping Point Restaurant and Terrace - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

I know this place is only 3 stars, but some of the reviews must have been done by their friends because the quality of this place is quite poor and a few of the reviews make the food sound way better than it is. I'm staying at the hotel and had two meals here today. Both were pretty bad. The oatmeal for breakfast was watery and very low quality. For lunch, the Caesar salad looks like it came from a gas station. The lettuce was low quality and the tiny shrimp was either the cheapest frozen shrimp or the seafood buyer just didn't care. These are not complicated meals and they couldn't even get those right. That was my last meal here. They clearly just don't care about the quality of the food they are serving. read more

One of my birthday surprises from my husband this year was dinner at Tipping Point - he knows I love trying new places, and I like good food. So, when we drove out to Memorial on my birthday, I was confused thinking he was taking me to Memorial City Mall or our typical Anniversary place for my birthday. Needless to say, my furrow was beginning to form, but then we pulled into the drive way of the brand new Hotel Zaza! I was excited now (furrow released) - the Zaza in the Museum Heights is where we spent out wedding night, so the Zaza has a special place in our hearts. We arrive and the decor catches me by surprise -it's doesn't have the "sultry" vibe of the Zaza in the Museum District rather it has a Craftsman-type vibe - very reflective of the neighborhood. It's pleasing. We are seated and immediately order drinks: a Manhattan and a chardonnay - both are yum! We then opt for a salad as our appetizer and I'm pleasantly surprised to find Brazil nuts and cranberries in my salad, and I especially like that the dressing isn't creamy! For our main entrees, we had a TOUGH time choosing among the Filet, scallops, lamb, short-rib, chicken, and the salmon. Well, we have salmon often, so I opted for the scallops, and he opted for the lamb loin. The presentation and taste was nothing short of fulfilling! My scallops were accompanied by a lovely squash and apple puree with a bed of quinoa. My husband's lam was delicious - - it arrived with cauliflower rice and some yummy parsley-type yogurt. Writing this is making my mouth water! Then, it was time for dessert, and we opted for profiteroles, and I was fully expecting little puffs with small amounts of cream in them. That is not what showed up. What showed up were GIANT profiteroles with a scoop of ice-cream in between each shell! I'm not sure if there were lavender flavors/oils or something in it, but this dessert was somehow both delicious and calming - strange combo, I know. Just. Yum. I am considering returning just for dessert and a coffee (you know when I'm feeling the need for some awesome dessert). I know I'll be back - birthday or not. Glad there is a 2nd Zaza in town! read more

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Let me first say that I'm a fan of Hotel Zaza, because it always seems to be the hot spot - the place to people watch and be seen! I was really excited to check out the new location, mainly the bar, but I was deeply disappointed. The valet and host were great, but that was about it. The hotel lobby didn't look inviting or lush, and the bar definitely wasn't poppin. It was hubby and I on a double date, so we tried to make the best of it, but the drinks were expensive and SUPER sweet! Keep in mind that we all ordered something different, too! Anyway, I told the bartender, and he asked me what else he could make me. I decided to stick to a traditional drink and not go with one of the house specials - a Moscow mule, and it was okay. Anyway, the reason for the 1 star rating is because the bartenders were rude. After the guy offered to make me something else, he and the other bartender started speaking in Spanish (I'm nowhere fluent, but I know they were complaining about me). In an establishment like that, I would expect they would have better manners than that. After my last review, I had the pleasure of returning to Tipping Point as a guest of Victor's, the Director of Food & Beverage. I have to say that he and his team were more than accommodating, the service was impeccable, and the atmosphere was fun and inviting - the live band definitely livened things up (pun intended)! I had the campachena, which was refreshing, but (I can't believe I'm saying this) the shrimp was a bit too big/chunky for this dish. It's like a ceviche, so I think it would be better with smaller chunks of shrimp, crab, etc... The filet was good, but I'd rather go to a steakhouse if I'm craving a steak, and the red snapper was a bit fishy and dry. For dessert, we had the chocolate cake, which looked like leftovers (sorry, but the presentation was lacking, for me), and it wasn't my favorite. Overall, the food was okay, but I can't say that there was any particular dish that left me looking forward to return. I wish I had a better review, because I really appreciated the chef for coming out and checking in with his customers. read more

Tipping Point Restaurant and Terrace - Late night drinks - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Pro: The food was amazing at least the plate I ordered was deliciously made. The live band was lots of fun and played variety of tunes to everyone's liking. Cons: service was extremely slow and waited a good while to receive the drink I ordered. If your not trying to break the bank I wouldn't recommend coming here for drinks as I ordered 2 gin and tonics with one doubled up with the best gin which ended up costing $65 ( Yes you heard that right). Given the Occasion with my husband and we didn't mind. Also, it was very hot inside. Conclusion: would I go back? Most likely but in cooler weather. read more

Tipping Point Restaurant and Terrace - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

I have been wanting to visit the new hotel zaza in memorial city, when I finally did I decided to have lunch at the Tipping Point Restaurant and Terrace which is inside the hotel on the ground floor. It has a lounge experience to it and a very lovely view overlooking the pool area . I am so happy I do not have to drive downtown again to the other hotel zaza location. A lovely new spot to the memorial city Restaurants in Houston. You will want to try almost everything on the menu. I had the buttermilk chicken with mashed potatoes and vegetables. The chicken was so tasteful, dry on the outside and juicy on the inside. So yummy. Awesome customer service. read more

Tipping Point Restaurant and Terrace - Buttermilk chicken with mashed potatoes and vegetables - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Excellent go-to place for a quick breakfast or lunch meeting or even happy hour with colleagues. Great food, pleasant ambiance and friendly service. Almost always thrilled with their attentive hospitality! read more

Excellent food, service and ambiance at Tipping Point! Would recommend it to anyone whether celebrating an occasion or just want a chill vibe with great food! There was live music (not overly loud to take away from the atmosphere) and dimmed lighting making it relaxing. My family had cocktails, lamb chops, braised short ribs, mashed potatoes, carrots, and brownie a la mode for dessert. William is an excellent server! read more

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We love HOTEL ZAZA! So many unique and cool features. Fun candy options while checking in, unique pingpong table, awesome and unique decor, And a free room upgrade! We LOVE our room with a balcony! Supper Review: We purchased the eats package, so it was enjoyable to just go downstairs to eat. My husband and I shared the salad in the picture and the 16 ounce New York strip. The mashed potatoes were almost to puréed... A little bit strange appearance but good flavor. The salad was the best. The meal doesn't come with any bread or anything. The steak was OK... If you want a good steak you should just go to Saltgrass though. :) read more

Tipping Point Restaurant and Terrace - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Omg! This was a great place to drink and eat! Delicious martinis and appetizers! Be sure to order the roasted Brussel sprouts...they were so good! And the onion soup was such a yummy savory/sweet flavor! I highly recommend this restaurant as well as the hotel Zaza! read more

Stopped in for a business dinner one evening. Interior is really nice and well done decor, definitely on the higher end so dress accordingly. Service was spot on, recommended a wonderful bottle of wine from Napa valley. Started with the Ahi Tuna tacos and then followed up with the Shaved Caesar Salad. Both were really tasty. Also shared the Artisanal Cheese Selection and enjoyed it. If you are looking for a place with good food, drinks, and even a romantic flare for a date this is a great choice. read more

My husband and I dined as an early Valentine outing! The service and food were great! The Valentine Cocktail looked better than it tasted. read more

Tipping Point Restaurant and Terrace - Fried Chicken Breast topped with a honey glaze over mashed potatoes and a side of green beans! - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Got room service from this place today. Almost threw up when I started the eat it before noticing the rotted black top of the ketchup bottle. read more

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I came here with a big group of Yelper's after the Warehouse 72 elite event. We were able to get a big party table together for more drinks and food. I got the crab cake and shared the lobster roll with a fellow yelper. It was pretty good I wasn't expecting it. I will definitely be back it is a cute date night spot also. read more

Tipping Point Restaurant and Terrace - Gulf Coast Crabcake - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I've been a staunch patron of Hotel ZaZa restaurant, primarily The Monarch, for many years. I decided to patron the Tipping Point. The ambiance is quite luxurious. The staff is stellar. My family truly enjoyed the ordered my usual Lamb Lollipops which for me is quite filling, usually. Unfortunately, this time the portions were far less than expected. It was by far the most paltry portions I have ever seen? The size reminded me utero lambs? Fortunately I ordered a really nice portion of vegetables to fortify me. If this is any indication of future visits I may need to consider ending my love for the chops. read more

Tipping Point Restaurant and Terrace - Paltry Lamb Lollipops - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Came in for a Valentine's day to explore the hh menu. Nice choices available as far as food but the drink options were limited, no cocktails just wine and beer honestly. The ambiance and decor is really nice however the server at the bar brought my ticket right away without asking if i wanted anything else, it just seemed unprofessional and not customer service friendly. I may check out the other location. read more

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My family and I have been living at Hotel Zaza for the past week so we have eaten at the Tipping Point for 3 lunches and 1 dinner and we love the food and service. All the food I have tried and I've tried a lot has been delicious! The seafood options are very fresh and light and the pizza, burger and fries are just perfect. Prices are higher than some of the neighboring restaurants but the food is worth the price. The hostess, waiters, waitresses, bartenders and even the General Manager have all been outstanding making each dining experience exceptional. We will finally be moving into our new home soon but we will be back to the Tipping Point for future lunches and dinners. read more

Stopped in for a Friday drink to check out the bar, which is not separate from the restaurant. I fully expected a separate, plush bar in a property of this calibre, in fact I was envisioning the lobby bar of the Four Seasons downtown which is large, comfortable and plush. Alas, It was impossible to converse, the noise level was off the charts. I can't even say if there was music playing because the crowd noise is what made interaction impossible. Every surface is hard and there is no sound absorbing anything in the room. At 4:00 the bar area was populated by convention women carrying swag and carrying on. We ordered two martinis which were good size and served cold, though we left our table to order at the bar because no server appeared in 15 mins. We asked for a bar menu which never came. When the bill came, it said one martini was $10 and the other $11 and the total was $28. When I questioned the math, the server who took my card said there is an upcharge on martinis that doesn't appear on the bill. I'm not complaining about the price, it is an expected price, just can't figure out that computer billing system. I give it two stars because the martini was pretty darn good, they used Skyy vodka. Not enough reason to return though. read more

Tipping Point Restaurant and Terrace - Vodka martini - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

We came for brunch and ended up ordering burgers. We had the west coast burger and the pimento cheese burger. Both were good but you need a huge appetite to tackle the pimento cheese burger as it has ground brisket, egg, and bacon. The candied jalapeño were a pleasant surprise. The Brussel sprouts were divine and to top it all off the lotus flower mock-tail is very refreshing. The entire staff was very friendly and complimentary. Overall great experience. read more

Tipping Point Restaurant and Terrace - The bar - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

I came here to hang out with some friends. Per usual it is nice. I wasn't aware ZaZa had another location as I was kinda pissed I went downtown first. Nonetheless, the staff was courteous and I ordered a chicken wrap I believe. I wasn't expecting much but IT WAS THE BOMB! I would come here again just for that. I like the location right off of I10. I have not checked out the rooms. I'm glad it has its own flair different from the other location. Nice spot overall. read more

Recommend for larger group, not date night or 2-3 people wanting to connect in conversation. Was pretty loud, house band playing inside. So sat outside by the pool to avoid the noise. Service wasn't that great, think it was bit out of the way for inside server so a delay. Drinks were ok and food was so-so. Nothing major to rave about. However if you're just hanging out and not wanting to talk too much then think this would be a good place. The inside is pretty nice and would have been fine for more of a larger group partying. read more

Quality of food was mediocre. The prices were high. Spent 53.00 on a small wedge salad (no protein), a mediocre calamari appetizer, and a glass of wine. I came home hungry. read more

Had a weekend stay with $100 food credit so decided to try out the restaurant. The restaurant at museum district was good but man this place needs help. I don't know if this is a corporate type menu but the food was just terrible. The service was good however, our server was good but I don't know if I'll ever trust his judgement on food with that suggestion of mac and cheese It saddens me to say the best food on the menu are the fries. We had the the ahi tuna tacos for starters which were pretty good, nothing to write home about. I ordered the crispy skin red snapper. The fish was overcooked and bland My date ordered the roasted chicken. I don't think I've ever sent anything back but that plate was just good awful. It was sent back for the salmon which from what I was told just ok. Also the mac and cheese is more of a soup with noodles than anything resembling mac and cheese. I do hope that turn this around read more

We had our son's bar Mitzvah at Zaza- the food was good, as was the whole experience. So naturally we had high expectations of the Tipping Point. My Lord, we couldn't have been more disappointed. The food was clearly not the same level. And the service? After ordering a soda, should I not expect it to come in 20 mins? It did beat the food, however, which came out piecemeal to our table. Oh and of course they forgot the appetizer. I didn't have the stamina to ask for it at that point, as it my be breakfast by then. read more

Great place, highly encourage anyone to come here. Not your normal hotel bar, league of its own! read more

Tipping Point Restaurant and Terrace - Anejo Old Fashions are the best! - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place is fantastic. Excellent food. Great live music and cool bar. Had the tuna tacos then the red curry scallops. Perfect service. Ignore the bad reviews and try it yourself! read more

Made reservations for Mother's Day brunch and reconfirmed to make sure they could accommodate our party of 14. After waiting TWENTY FIVE minutes, we we're finally seated in the middle of a passage way. Very disappointing. read more

Food excellent. Ambience wonderful and enjoyed live music. Service great. Prices reasonable. Definitely recommend checking out. We went on a Saturday night and the place filled through the evening. There was live musicians who took requests and were a delight. Couples were dancing and singing along. We enjoyed cocktails, mexican Paloma with extra spice and they were made with fresh jalapeños and lime. Next, we ordered the spinach and artichoke dip and it was better than expected. It wasn't your typical spinach and artichoke dip-which made it delicious. The dip was served in a Ramekin where the top cheese had melted and had a light crust to it. Dig in and you are greeted with ooey, gooey, melted, bubbly goodness with artichoke and spinach. Accompanying the dip was a pico sauce and sour cream. To enjoy the dip it was served with homemade tortilla chips and toasted bread- all which made the dish great. The wine portions are generous and we enjoyed the selection! The food came out hot, big portions, and cooked to perfection. I ordered the shrimp and blue crab appetizer with avocado mouse. Absolutely wonderful! So fresh, perfect balance and tasted devine! Also recommend you order the volcano salt fries as a side- they won't disappoint. They are shoestring fries that are hot and served in a cone dish. My husband enjoyed the fried crispy chicken served with the cheeses mash and green beans with bacon. He was happy with his choice. The fried chicken had a honey pepper sauce that was a sweet and spicy accompaniment and was an elevated home style dish. This place is located in the first level of hotel zaza and has a view of the pool area. The restrooms were clean and the design fitting for the hotel. read more

Tipping Point Restaurant and Terrace - Chilled Jumbo Shrimp & Blue Crab Campechana Crispy Buttermilk-Dipped Chicken Breast Volcano Salt French Fries Provenance, Merlot, Napa - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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My spouse and I came here last night to meet a group and we ordered one alcoholic drink. We stayed at this establishment for about two hours. We asked the waitress for the check to pay and we paid cash. After we paid, we kept socializing with our group for about 30 minutes or so, and when we got up to leave, the hostess at the front (skinny, Hispanic looking young girl) stopped us and asked if we paid for our bill??? Seriously?? I told her YES! We paid the waitress a while ago. We will not be coming back to this place again. She was working the front on December 21st - Saturday night. This was so tacky of her to think we would bail out without paying for ONE drink. read more

The food is bad. Really bad. Really, really bad. It hurts my soul to have paid so much for such bad food. My group of three tried a handful of items all of which were so bland, we couldn't eat them. We asked for salt but the flavor profiles were so off, it didn't help. Service was sub par - multiple waitresses serving us and none really knew what was going on. You'll get better food, prices and service walking across the parking lot to Ciro's or Guadalajara. read more

the restaurants employee named marukha is sooo nice! she helped me with booking my reservation and she a great help! ive never received such good service from someone before ! amazing restaurant read more

The meat on my lobster roll was frozen and still stuck together. I ordered this with high hopes since it was a seasonal menu dish but when I got it, the whole dish was disappointing and cold: the fries, the toast, and especially the lobster. Half way through eating it, I found pieces of the meat crumpled and stuck together, still frozen. The only place this has going for them are their ambiance and service. Skip the food. read more