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    Tipping Point Restaurant and Terrace

    3.1 (53 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Bars
    Open 6:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    David A.

    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.

    Lobster roll and FF
    Yasser H.

    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.

    The Dark Chocolate Espresso Martini was amazing!!
    Gary R.

    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!!

    Eddie W.

    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!

    Ceaser salad

    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

    Profiteroles for dessert-the best I've ever tasted!!
    Saba E.

    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!

    Late night drinks
    Uyen V.

    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.

    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.

    Buttermilk chicken with mashed potatoes and vegetables
    Asabe H.

    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.

    Lollipop Lamb Lollipops*

    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!

    Nicole V.

    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. :)

    Ketchup Bottle with Black Crap growing out of it ...
    Robert C.

    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.

    Fried Chicken Breast topped with a honey glaze over mashed potatoes and a side of green beans!

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

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