Barely found somewhere to park Alcoholic beverages were mid Steak was over cooked Eggs were over cooked no seasoning Service was 7/10 read more

Upper Kirby Bistro - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Truffle fries not that good, Brussels sprouts 5 star great, appetizer happy hour shrimp amazing- plump and very flavorful, lobster mac and cheese was not my favorite. They tried to make it can't and there wasn't much lobster so not a dish I would order again. The catfish sliders were fried perfectly and seasoned well so a 5 star item. Adult beverages were above average. Customer service was EXCELLENT. I wish I remembered our servers name. I believe he was from Ethopia. He deserves a raise. Extremely helpful and attentive. The ambience is above average. Nice spot to meet friends and have a bite and a few beverages. read more

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This restaurant is one of my favorite places to go to for brunch or dinner because all the food here tastes amazing! The service is great and everyone was very friendly here. The only thing that sucks is the parking. You might have to park down the street (if you find a place to park), or you can pay for valet parking. read more

Upper Kirby Bistro - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I want to start off saying the drinks are amazing and the food is 10000000/10. They have the best Mac & cheese & chicken in Houston. Only got a pic of the chicken & waffles tho. The PARKING situation is HORRIBLE. Very little parking on side of street & they will tow you. Pay $20 for parking, i don't know if they actually have a garage bc I've seen them park some people's cars on the street as well. Also the 18% gratuity is insane. I understand if it's a party of 6 but they be lying fr. First I was told you only get charged 18% if your individual check is over $100, we had 2 separate checks, they changed it and said if the total TABLE is over $100. Like okay. Overall the food is great other than the parking & gratuity situation. read more

Upper Kirby Bistro - Chicken & Waffles - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

I made reservations for 8. We were seated right away. It was a 2pm Saturday brunch. The Inside is nice. The service can be better. We waited hours for our food. Even the appetizers which was just bread, took forever to come out. And it came out after the mai..dish hours later. The first 3 of us got our food 47 mins after ordering. The next 2 ppl got there food about an hour later. The next 2 got it about an hour and 15 After all of us. Our last dear friend got her food when we were all out the door. I wouldn't recommend this place and wont be back. There are too many places with good food options are great service out there. I won't go through this again. Parking is trash too. read more

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This used to be a great restaurant with great vibe. Today's experience was extremely disappointing. The food, service and atmosphere was SUBPAR, to say the least. Even after speaking to management, the level of service never improved. read more

Upper Kirby did not disappoint--next time it's going to be a QUIET place! As soon as we sat--within 5min food landed on the table! Chicken was bomb, greens too spicy--tasty but HOT! Them biscuits were delicious & the oxtails & grits mmmmmmm! Overall I'd do pickup--I don't think I'll mire through the noise & inconvenience of parking, etc! (Went last weekend) Very loud and not ideal for catching up but if you're just wanting good food--yes! read more

Upper Kirby Bistro - Oxtail's & grits! Biscuits & gravy appetizer, soul food plate! Bomb - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

I had the stuffed blueberry waffles. Got There a little late for Brunch but the manager was nice enough to accommodate our request for the wings and waffles. It was tasty the stuffed blueberry waffle was filled with cream cheese and very delicious. I rate it 4 stars only Bcz the chicken wings were too salty for my taste. But my friend loved hers. I would def come here again, great customer service, nice environment and delicious food with good presentation. It's my first dine in meal after the entire lockdown situation has been semi lifted and I don't regret it at all lol read more

Upper Kirby Bistro - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I visited this establishment for Restaurant Week Lunch and although they give you a bang for your buck, they could do better. I ordered the Louisiana gumbo, Sin City rolls, chicken and waffle and peach cobbler. The better of the options were the rolls, my chicken wasn't done and they had no ice cream to complete the dessert so I changed it to the Caribbean Cream. Also, there was only 1 port waiter working all by herself at opening. read more

If you're looking for authentic soul food this is not it! It is not your grandma or great grandma cooking. Had the soul food platter with oxtail. My friend had the chicken waffles the wings was greasy. Drinks ++ The service staff were good. The interior was very nice liked some of the art on the walls. read more

All day happy hour on Tuesday?! Yes please! Food was great, service (Onyx) so friendly. The Asian shrimp was sooo good, I could've had many more. A little sweet, great texture and crunch. The hot chicken was very hot. It was really good and I handled it, but probably too hot for many The fries were fine, but not I think I just expected more truffle. ‍ read more

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Went here for happy hour with a friend and I'd def go back. I opted for the fish tacos and herb truffle fries. The tacos were crunchier than I expected but still good and the fries were delicious. The Upper Kirby Smash and Daiquiri (not pictured) was tasty and had slight tart taste which was perfect since I don't like super sweet drinks. read more

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I visited when it first open and enjoyed my food and experience. The manager was great and the owner was on site introducing himself and making sure all was well. It got extremely packed real quick. A reservation is a must. I've went back a few nights ago on a Wednesday for happy hour. It's was a small crowd. There is a happy hour menu but I still ordered from regular menu. It's a cool spot to go chill and eat with drinks. read more

Upper Kirby Bistro - Happy hour menu - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Best Grown folks spot in Houston! Great atmospher, friendly staff! nightlife is great!

There was nothing extra amazing that set their brunch apart from any other brunch food wise, BUT, the chef was dope AF and my server was AMAZING. We were seated on the over flow side and the music was off so it wasn't a brunchy brunchy like we wanted (It was Girls Sunday Funday.... dressed up, makeup, ready to do the fool kinda Sunday) but we ate food, drank dranks, had shots, then moved around. I think if we sat on the main side it would have been more of an experience but it was a good way to start our day. read more

Recently tried this restaurant and I was not impressed. The pictures of the food online looked really good which is what brought me in. I will say the drinks were good otherwise the food was very bland and not plated well. The butter was on top of my chicken instead of my waffles and the syrup was cold. The wings were extremely bland and huge, in a concerning way. The greens were tough and again not seasoned. The ambiance is ok but not upscale. The service was also ok. Overall, this place wasn't a good fit for me. read more

Upper Kirby Bistro - Chicken and waffles - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

So where to start...There was an advertisement for crawfish on Sun and when we got there they said it's only Sat's. Then we opted for the mimosa tower to cope with the disappointment. The mango flavor is way too sweet but the serving size is good for the price. The brunch: they upcharge to fry the catfish with the catfish and grits. The "creole cream" sauce on the crab benny is very thick, bright orange and did not have any spice to it. The jerk salmon had no jerk flavor. My friend had a hair in his oxtails. The bacon was cooked perfectly. My other friend also said her food was cold. Parking: street parking limited (be careful of tow zones-we saw several tickets and someone getting towed). Valet is $20...for a restaurant that's a bit much. Music on the patio was spotty and hard to hear at times. Also they add an 18% gratuity for checks over $100 fyi. read more

Upper Kirby Bistro - Crab benedict - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Went here for Sunday brunch 8/11. Food was good! I only have pics of my order but the table had the following. Fried catfish & grits, this guest commented they didn't like the oxtail gravy on the grits. I tasted her grits and didn't care for the cheese used. I ordered the side of chicken wings & the biscuits & gravy. Chicken was a nice size, very crispy & piping hot. Biscuits are good and the sausage in the gravy is like link sausage chopped up, not ground sausage. Another order was chicken & waffles but she subbed the pancakes instead of waffles. She commented the pancakes were "thin" the table next to us pancakes looked different ‍ and lastly was the taste of soul food I think it's called? With the oxtail, fish, pancakes, she subbed the potatoes for the dirty rice. The oxtail & potatoes I tasted were gooood! When we were leaving out they asked if this was our first time there and since it was we were given the tour of the place and everything they offer outside of just the restaurant. Most definitely will return! read more

Upper Kirby Bistro - Biscuits & Country Sausage Gravy - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Angelica was awesome i would definitely recommend!! My friends and i visited for brunch and she did and awesome job! The vibe was good and the food was good. We ordered the spulfood plate and the oxtails were skimpy and they brought us more. I would definitely recommend because the customer service was live! read more

An awesome evening was definitely had here. There are at least 4 bars, a cigar room, a restaurant (upper kirby bistro and multiple rooms with a different atmosphere. The food give you NOLA vibes and the vibe is dope. If you are in Houston is a must! read more

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1:30pm Sunday, June 25, 2023 Parking- street and valet Ambiance- Classy & Entertaining They are not efficient with large parties. Missing orders, untimely food delivery, and unrealistic expectations for payment. They say they are not capable of splitting checks on parties of 10+. The food is GREAT and the DJ is talented in terms of creating and maintaining moods. The fact that there are 5+ sections is interesting. I had a good time despite them dropping the ball with delivery food. read more

Sexy ambience with a variety of settings in one place. The food is decent, my salmon was delicately flavored, over cooked & the sides were cold. The curry chicken is a nice option, but again the sides were cold. Efficient & friendly service from hostess to servers. Will come again but not sure I'll dine. Get there early for valet, parking is not the best situation. read more

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i came in to try the food not knowing Restaurant week was going on. i just wanted to get an experience when it wasn't too busy and do some work . Victoria greeted me immediately and guided me to my seat . She informed me of the special and regular menu. Answered my questions and gave recommendations. i ordered the gumbo and cauliflower tacos 10/10 soooo good and a sangria mocktail . Victoria consistently checked in on me every chance she could , with me being the only customer on the patio she made it her job to make sure i received great service ! Thank you for being so nice and for the great service ! I'll be back ! read more

Walked in on a Wednesday night around 8 PM and it was only about a handful of people there. A couple and two guys at the bar and a couple sitting at a corner table and myself and the person I was with. Will start by saying that it nestled around a corner and it does look nice inside. My complaint was when we arrived we were o my greeted by the host and sat at the bar. Only one server was working the floor. There was a bartender or just a person behind the bar and they walked away as we sat. After a a minute of waiting myself and the person I was with left. Parking lot that is onsite is plenty, but could be congested early on weekends. Needless to say, won't be back. read more

This spot has made its way to the top of my Houston brunch list! From the vibes to the food it's the place to be. They have all of your brunch favorites like shrimp and grits & chicken and waffles. I was impressed how fresh and fast our food came. I cleaned my plate FYI! They also offer brunch cocktails & mimosa towers which we all love. The main thing I love about this spot is the space! They have many rooms you can vibe in and listen to the music. They even have a cigar lounge! Whether you want patio seating or in a more private area they can accommodate you! I will definitely be back to experience not only their brunch but dinner. read more

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Sunday Brunch 1st timer and I must say that the vibes were great!!! Before I brag on the deliciousness of the food i need to first address a few items. The entrance to the restaurant was not an easy find and the Valet entry (concrete area) was raggedy. To be in an affluent location it is important that this is addressed before people begin to send auto repair bills. Now let's discuss these great entrees!!! I had the Chicken & Waffles with a side of collard greens. Plus, I added a side of the cheesy grits. The Fried Chicken was well seasoned, crispy, and cooked to the bone. The waffles were fluffy and were cooked fresh!!! Champagne was delivered to my cousin for her Birthday, which was a plus to the overall experience!!! This is a must try...especially if you are celebrating dressed sexy casual. Enjoy!!! read more

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I've heard so many great things from people's mouth that I HAD to try this place out! We made reservations and were immediately seated upon arrival. Did have another server bump us with no excuse me or anything on the way to our table. I was too hungry to address her. I believe I ordered the soul food sampler. (Could be wrong on the name) I didn't like that there are ABSOLUTELY NO SUBSTITUTIONS! I'm very picky about my greens and yams. However being a very indecisive eater, it was the only option! The cheesy grits were thick to my liking. The chicken was great and my ONE OXTAIL! They literally only put one on the plate. I had to order a side of oxtails after one bite. Yes they were that goooooood! Now the yams... tasted like they came straight out the can. I was beyond disappointed. The greens were meh. Definitely not your granny's but decent. I really wanted some eggs with spinach but spinach isn't available during brunch. So, plain eggs it was. Now I do believe in drinking during my meals! We asked for a pineapple orange mimosa carafe. We got just plain OJ. Also got the watermelon basil since it was a customer favorite. It was very warm. I like my mimosas on the chill side. So I wasn't pleased. Not a fan or warm liquor or juice. Our server was nice. I don't remember her name but her nails were pretty. Now valet.... We paid the $20 because we didn't want the car on the street. Guess where valet parked the car, even though the parking lot was empty?!? ON THE STREET! I will be back. However, I won't order the sampler again. Maybe just oxtails and grits. I wonder if it's possible to not get warm drinks? And I'll just park on the street and keep my $20. read more

Upper Kirby Bistro - Soulfood Plate - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

The operation management of this establishment could really use some assistance. The layout is weird and every employee looks rushed or confused as to what they should be doing next. It's gnat season, and you could really tell by being in the restaurant. The supervisor sat down next to me while attempting to take our order. I thought that was unprofessional and he seemed to not have a problem with his actions. My friend suggested this place and I really wanted to have a good time and support considering it is black owned. Maybe someone else will have a better experience. read more

This building can be hard to find but it is located in that parking lot where you will see the valet stand. There is street parking available and I would recommend that. I've tried two dishes from here on two separate occasions. The chicken and waffles with the peach butter would definitely be my top recommendation. Great amount of food, a little pricey but worth it for a good ambiance and music. This is also black owned and operated so they will continue to get my coins. The soul food plate was good as well, I was just disappointed in the size and amount of oxtails I was given. Everything else though met my standards. Nothing extra ordinary for the soul food plate but good and simple. I also tried the mimosas which were good as well, I would recommend the watermelon if you want something more refreshing n not too too sweet. I will be back :D read more

Upper Kirby Bistro - Fried Chicken & Waffles - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Had a reservation and was sat 30 minutes after reservation time. That set the tone for the experience. Service - kind waitress, but not attentive. It was not busy at all, and we were checked on maybe twice. Food - Okay. Steak was overcooked, and definitely not quality. But, that's what I get for ordering a steak from a nonsteakhouse. Sides were good. Enjoyed the Brussel Sprout appetizer. Ambiance - interior is beautiful and the live band is a nice touch. read more

What a hidden (literally) gem! I was confused at first if I was in the right spot because there's not a lot of signage, but I made it! Ok first this place is beautiful inside. I sat at the bar because it was just me and I had the sweetest bartender take care of me. I ordered the fried chicken and it was amazing! So crispy, juicy and really flavorful! The collard greens and mash potatoes were the perfect side. It came with sauce too but personally I wasn't a fan. It's kind of hot and sweet. Overall I had a wonderful lunch here. The staff is super nice and helpful and the food was wonderful. Can't wait to go back to try more! IG @ohcayeats read more

Upper Kirby Bistro - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Came here for a girls' brunch and everyone loved their order. I got the Soulful Plate and the fried wings was the Star, just perfect! You will need a reservation for Sunday brunch, or be prepared for a long wait. Street parking and valet parking available, but the street gets packed so you'll most likely have to valet park. read more

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I went here today 4/13 at 2 PM. Upon arriving we really weren't sure where the entrance was. There is a compound of multiple restaurants/bars connected together but as soon as you walk up the brick path you'll see the restaurant to the right. I was pleasantly surprised that the restaurant was empty with the exception of one other table. Regardless they were staffed up. We planned on dining outdoors but it rained earlier so we sat inside. Our waitress greeted us quickly. She made wonderful recommendations, was accommodating and checked on us regularly. What more could you ask for? We had the jerk salmon salad, fried chicken cobb salad, brussels sprouts, mac & cheese, sautéed spinach and finished with the happy hour chrispy Asian shrimp. We started with the brussels sprouts. They were cooked perfectly with a good mixture of crispy leaves and whole pieces. Initially we felt like it was missing some salt or acidic component but after devouring half we realize the garlic aïoli was completely on the bottom. Once we mix everything together (and added a little salt) it blew our minds. I low-key feel robbed that I didn't get to enjoy the whole dish that way. The jerk salmon Cesar was cooked perfectly! The salmon was buttery and flaky...I almost wanted to eat my friends dish. Her one and only complaint was that she felt the salmon would pair better with my Cobb salad lettuce blend instead of Caesar salad. I can see that. Hands down the fried chicken in my Cobb salad was some of the best I've ever had. Seasoned well, crunchy and moist throughout. I personally think it deserves it's own champagne/rosé vinaigrette dressing. I love making sauces and I would literally do this for them. The mac & cheese was good, no complaints warm and gooey. The sauté spinach was perfection with lots of garlic in it. Lastly, the crispy Asian shrimp..I didn't expect a huge dish because it was only $4 but ONE shrimp y'all?!? It was an amazing bite w/ yummy sauce that I truly wanted more of. read more

Upper Kirby Bistro - Crispy Asian Shrimp - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Upper Kirby is just one of the rooms located in 5 Central. It's ducked off but such a chill vibe when you walk in. The food was ok. I enjoyed my chicken & sausage gumbo and the lemon drop the most. Our waiter took us on a tour of all of the different rooms they have. It was pretty neat! Would like to try to come back during brunch hours. read more

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Service was great! Thank you so much Frankie for being patient with my friend and I. Every time we had a question or wanted to know something he was prompt to find out the answer and informing us with what was available! We'll for sure be back for another lunch date! We shared the bistros fries that had a Parmesan fries, but with a really good savory and sweet sauce on them. They were amazing! And I had their Baja Salmon with the mango salsa that's as to die for! Very moist and a great favor. read more

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Everything I tried was amazing! Also, it's a reasonably priced brunch for the location. The DJ got a little raunchy as it transitioned from brunch to club, but that didn't bother me. I'm planning a cigar night for my husband in their lounge. read more

Turned to this place for a late lunch and I must say the ambience was very nice. I believe the restaurant stands out quite a bit, which I can appreciate. I was able to snap a few photos! Moving on towards the most important part, the food! I started off with a sweet white wine and it was soo good! Their Brussels sprouts appetizer is quite delicious, had great flavor and the sprouts were cooked to perfection. The entree, which was the shrimp Creole pasta. I would have to say it wasn't something to rave about. Don't get me wrong, the pasta had great flavor but I felt that it lacked spice, and the most important part the "creole/Cajun." I hate the chopped up andouille sausage. I'm a southern Houston-Louisiana woman so chopping those sausages up like that, they could be easily missed. Overall the experience was a 3/5. We did have to move inside because the flies were very overwhelming while sitting outside. The waiter was very sweet and attentive so that was very nice of him. Probably would revisit this black owned-business but not too soon! Good job, always room for improvement. read more

Upper Kirby Bistro - Shrimp Creole Pasta - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Wow I was impressed. I did the on line delivery via Yelp and was delivered by Grubhub. Actual I did everything through Yelp, found this place via the Black Business tab, viewed the menu and order. Yelp was also sending me updates on the order. First time using that as well and smooth. The order said 60-75 min. It took about 30-40 at best. The food was excellent! I ordered two dishes the chicken special that had greens and potatoes and the second dish was the. Curry salmon. Both were in tamper proof bags and the food was warm! The food was excellent I was impressed with the flavors and the appearance in the delivery. The containers were well used and the food was not thrown all into one. The price was $78 total with service fees and tip. Overall I would recommend and will use again. read more

Great experience! Incredibly crispy chicken wings and very good waffles. I also highly recommend the fired shrimp! read more

Upper Kirby Bistro - Chicken & Waffles - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Came here a second time this time for dinner still during Covid everyone was appropriately wearing their mask the service was great! Got there around 7:30 it wasn't as busy when we got there I was seated for my reservation right away without any issues. It wasn't as packed when we arrived but closer to 9pm is when all the tables were filled up. We both ordered the yard bird sandwich which was delicious I love that it comes with a knife because you definitely need it! We got the seafood cakes as an appetizer and they were so good I didn't know if I would like the sauce I was a little worried but it was amazing! Will be back again for brunch soon! read more

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