Came here a year ago and did not have good service, this time started the same. Took 15 minutes to…read moreseat which happens with rush crowd. Yet, to wait almost 17 minutes for anyone to take our drink orders was not helping. Had to ask someone else if they could take our drink order. The manager came by to apologize and helped us with an order of Million Dollar Bacon. She followed up with us later which was felt sincere. Food was great and glad we ate here.

Got to try First Watch the other day!…read more Staff was friendly and outdoor seating was nice but overall, kind of a lackluster meal experience for me unfortunately. I had the eggs Benedict and eggs were overcooked. So it was like boiled eggs Benedict lol. This is the second time I've experienced this at a restaurant, so I'm officially on a mission to find the best eggs Benedict in Houston! If you're reading this and have a suggestion, please message me. I'm all ears! Beyond that, there was way too much ham on the Benedict. Hollandaise and bread weren't bad but potatoes were way too salty. My friend also had potatoes and said the same thing. On the positive side, we did end up trying the blueberry cornbread. That was delicious with the butter they gave. Not sure if it was a honey butter or maple butter, but it was pretty good! Also, there was an incident where some food dropped on the floor by the staff. While they picked up the cup, they never actually wiped the food off the floor, which kind of bothered me. It made the area kind of messy and I didn't understand why no one came around to clean it lol. In the future, I think they should quickly clean up whatever mess they make when the staff drops food on the floor. Still not a bad experience. I've been to other First watch restaurants and loved it so most likely I'll be back to try something different!

Black bear diner has several locations in Houston and different states. They have good size meals…read morebrunch and dinner. I went for breakfast and tried their breakfast melt sandwich and that was really good. I would order this again. Their pancakes are big definitely shareable. The Benedict's are very well presented and good. Clean and very spacious. Good service and our order came out accurate.

First off the staff was so polite and every member looked like they were non-stop working. So they…read morewere attentive and helpful no matter who came by. The restaurant itself was so hot. It was also packed. We came on a Sunday and they were turning tables fast. The hot sauces on top the tables definitely could've been replaced as they were crusty and almost out. All the food could've used more seasoning and despite how hot the restaurant was, the food came out colder than I would've liked. They definitely way over charge for side times, a small side of Mac and cheese was $6. A handful of fries was $5. Combos thought were priced well. They have an AYCE fish fry Friday that might be cute to check out once it gets cooler outside as it was too hot to eat in the restaurant and we took our food to go.

Very great breakfast stop on a Tuesday. Krystal was kind and extremely helpful. She offered me to…read moresample the sauce that comes on the All-nighter breakfast sandwich which was great. My bagel of choice was the Cheader potato and my friend Chris selected the blueberry, which was a suggestion of Krystal's, and it was also a good choice. I really like that really crack eggs are used with nice crispy bacon and cheese. Military discount is honored I believe, it was forgotten. I believe it's 10%. I also tried the potato muffin item which was ok as well.

I've given Einstein's several chances, but unfortunately the experience keeps getting worse. On…read moremultiple occasions, my order has been wrong or items were missing altogether. Even more frustrating, the food is almost always cold, like it's been sitting for a while. I could overlook a mistake here and there if the service was fast and the food was fresh, but that's not the case. The biggest issue is the wait time. This morning I pulled into the drive-thru before work and waited about 9 minutes without the line moving at all. I eventually backed out and left, and the car in front of me did the exact same thing. When you're stopping on your way to work, you simply can't risk being stuck in line for 20-30 minutes. If I were waiting that long for hot, freshly made food, it would be one thing. Instead, the food has consistently been cold whenever I do make it through the line. That's unacceptable. Management really needs to address the efficiency of this location. I used to stop here before work, but I won't be doing that anymore because I can't afford to be late waiting for cold food. This location has a lot of potential, but it desperately needs better management and faster service.

I've dined in once and ordered takeout many times…read more Food have always been outstanding. Service was always great, except one time during pick up that I had to sit and wait almost 20 minutes in the car. Fed up, I went inside to their pick up counter, but there was no one manning the area. Everyone was busy serving customers inside the restaurant. Seeing my food waiting on the shelf and still no staff coming, I just took my food and left. No one even knew I was there. Got an email from them asking for my experience. I told them it was inexcusable that they abandoned their pick up post, just because they were busy inside. Received a response the next day from one of their bosses apologizing profusely and promised to make correction to their deficiency. And guess what? Ever since then, my food always came out promptly when I drove up, sometimes even before I finished parking. This should be a lesson for many businesses. It's ok to make mistakes, but when your customers tell you there's a problem, you listen and make corrections, not just blow them off. That's why Willie's gets 5 stars from me.

Of course, Houstonians are well familiar with Willie's. A lot of them come to eat at their…read morerestaurants and this location in Jersey Village is one that I visit from time to time. My review of several years ago needed updating however the score didn't change. My most recent visit was to order the seafood platter (fried) for $22. I picked coleslaw as my 1 side dish. The food arrived about 10 minutes later and was a large platter of fish, shrimp and crawfish tails along with some coleslaw along with my extra side dish of coleslaw. Yes I forgot it already comes with some slaw so I had plenty of coleslaw either this meal, By the way their coleslaw here is pretty good. This was a very filling and good tasting meal. The 2 fish filets, 5 shrimp and many crawfish tails were all delicious. The seafood is better than you might expect because they know how to fry it. Trey was my server and I have requested him before because he is a first class waiter. Ask for him. This location has plenty of parking, a large outdoor patio and many TV's inside. They are always busy but I have never waited to be seated..

Carrabba's is a step above Olive Garden on the Italian Restaurant chain tier list. You can tell by…read morethe fancy way they serve their bread "Yum." My wife and I decided to go to the local Carrabba's. This is an old favorite of ours that we haven't been to in years. I ordered the Shrimp and Filet Toscana with a Caesar Salad. My wife got the Fettuccine Carrabba. The salad was fresh. The romaine was crisp but maybe slathered in too much dressing. The dressing was good though it had that definitive caesar tang. My Shrimp and Filet Toscana was very good. The steak melted in my mouth. The shrimp was cooked perfectly. It had a nice flavor and snap. The Garlic sauce and spinach flavorful. My wife liked her soup. I thought it was too pepper heavy and tasted like a fancy chicken noodle soup with tiny ditalini pasta. She loves loves the Fettuccine Carrabba and always orders it. I like it too, like she says "the peas and the mushrooms add another layer of flavor from your typical alfredo." Carrabba's is a good Italian chain. Its main selling point for us is that it's so close. It's also fairly consistent, you know you're gonna a get a good meal in a nice restaurant.

We reserved a spot for the 7/22 wine dinner hoping for a nice evening, but the execution fell far…read moreshort of expectations. Atmosphere & Service: HVAC Issues: On a 100°F+ day, the restaurant's AC was down. The room was uncomfortably warm, portable AC units struggled, and water glasses were left empty. Overcrowded & Loud: Over 50 people were packed in, leaving standard servers scrambling. The manager had to use a muffled megaphone to introduce courses, making commentary unintelligible. Pacing: Long delays between small wine pours and food delivery ruined the pairing concept. Food Execution: Course 1 (Arancini): More of a fried cheese ball than risotto-based, though flavor was decent. Wine arrived well before the food. Course 2 (Parmesan Crusted Chicken): High breadcrumb-to-cheese ratio, thin and dry chicken (likely held in a warmer too long), and wet salad placed directly on top made the crust soggy. Course 3 (Linguine & Shrimp): The shrimp was so heavily over-salted it was inedible for my wife and other patrons at our table. Course 4 (Cheesecake): Possibly plated too far in advance (soggy brittle) and served partially frozen with noticeable ice crystals while eating. A wine dinner requires an intimate setting (capped at 15-20 guests), working climate control, and synced pacing. Capping attendance and managing kitchen execution would drastically improve this event. Forwarded detailed feedback to management directly as well. Pictures attached show what was not eaten with the exception of what would have been a full cheesecake piece due to son eating it when we got home. We will most likely not eat the rest. We actually won the raffle prize for a complimentary dinner for two at the end of the night, but having already decided not to return, I passed the voucher to another guest at our table. My wife paid our bill knowing how disappointed I was with the experience. I am not seeking a refund, compensation, or free meals. My goal in writing this is to offer actionable feedback so future patrons receive the quality experience a wine dinner should provide.

Houston's authentic Mexican street food or home cooking food should be defined by Taquerias…read moreArandas. My parents are immigrants from India and they synonmize this franchise with a real Mexican experience. I'm very confident that I've never had the same dish twice and frequently try something new each time. Enchiladas that aren't made with melted cheese are a brand new concept for me, so I was thoroughly surprised by this dish. I didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did, but likely will not have it again. The meat was so tender and the vegetables were soft and delicious. In the end, my favorite part of the meal was the fresh and generous portion of orange juice. Sweet enough to be satisfying, but not sugary to the extent that it tastes unhealthy. I'm not even a fan of pulp, but this was perfect. I always endulge in mixing salsas, but be warned that the green stuff is extremely spicy. Regardless, I treat it like Frank's Red Hot Sauce: I put that stuff on everything!

The location on Highway 6 is a regular haunt for myself and my family…read more Taquerieas Amanda's (on Highway 6) is an excellent experience everytime I arrive. The food is well-priced and authentic, the service is always high quality, and there is a consistency in each dining experience that I appreciate. Furthermore, the menu is quite large, displaying different options for different meals of the day. I often come for breakfast, as I appreciate the variety. I sadly cannot give a five star rating, however, as I do not believe this to be a venue that travelers to Houston must visit. As a chain restaurant, a standard must be held to keep things marketable to as wide an audience as possible, which unfortunately often means taking away the sparkle that hidden gems have. Nonetheless, the Highway 6 location provides a stellar dining experience.

A True Taste of the Deep South Right Here in Texas! I was…read morecraving some real Southern comfort food and the brand new Bojangles delivered in the best way possible. This place brings authentic Deep South flavors and hospitality straight to Texas, and every single bite reminded me of home-cooked meals from down South. The signature chicken tenders were crispy on the outside, juicy and tender inside, and seasoned to perfection, easily some of the best I've had anywhere. Paired with their seasoned dirty rice, their fluffy, buttery biscuits and perfectly seasoned french fries, it was a match made in heaven. I also had to try the famous Bo Berry biscuit, and it did not disappoint, warm, sweet, bursting with blueberries and that classic glaze that makes it impossible to stop at just one. Of course, no Southern meal is complete without a tall cup of sweet tea, and theirs was exactly what I hoped for: strong, refreshing, and perfectly sweetened like grandma made it. The portions are generous, the food is fresh and full of flavor, and the whole experience felt like a warm Southern welcome. If you're looking for that genuine Deep South taste without leaving Texas, Streets Chicken is the spot. Highly recommend. ! I'll definitely be back for more! Rod Gray Cypress, TX

Bojangle's opened in Cypress, it had been about 15 years since I last tried it in Virginia so I…read morefigured it was time to give it another try. It was a good choice. My wife and I were sharing and she settled on the Steak Biscuit breakfast sandwich because she'd heard it tastes like the old Grandy's steak biscuit (I don't remember ever eating at Grandy's). We ordered on the app and picked up in the drive thru. The attendant was friendly and told us to pull up to the stop sign to wait for fresh food. The Steak Biscuit and Bo-Tato Rounds came out hot. I liked the biscuit, but the steak was too thin and got lost. My wife said, "It kind of tastes like Grandy's, but Grandy's was better," it has to have been 40 years since she's eaten there. The real star for me was the Bo-Tato Rounds! I would go back just for those. They were hot, flaky and just greasy enough to have that forbidden "it's bad for you" tater bliss!

I've been to Urban Bird Hot Chicken several times, but this was my first visit to this location,…read moreand it did not disappoint! The chicken was fresh, crispy, juicy, and full of flavor. The quality of the food is consistently excellent. The service was just as impressive. I realized after I left that I had lost my receipt for work, and they reprinted it and had it waiting for me when I came back. That's the kind of customer service that stands out. Great food, great people, and an easy five-star experience. I'll definitely be back!

Back by demand from my high schooler! Who has the love of…read morechicken dancing in his taste buds today. Urban fries was the choice of the day This welled seasoned french fries was loaded with crispy chicken and mac & cheese. Also topped with three pickles and bird sauce. My son Kam asked for ranch on the side which is an additional $.60 that he didn't even eat it. The ranch was straight out the fridge, how cold it was, which would make it semi warm chicken even colder. The urban fries is well seasoned nice flavor and well sauced that you don't even need to add any additional sauce. -1 The french fries temperature could've been bit hotter and bit crispier for my liking and they could've added a little bit more love on the mac & cheese, but all in all it please the chicken desire for today.