Food, service, ambiance, and management are all 10 out of 10! Best experience I've had in sometime…read morewhen fine dining.

The service was wonderful from the moment we entered the door to leaving.... We were treated like…read moreroyalty! The food was delicious and the ambiance was cozy and elegant... I can't wait to dine there again.

Lunch was fabulous. Our server, Jason, was so very…read moreprofessional, efficient and kind. This is now my favorite restaurant in Houston. Thank you!

A Solid Olive Garden-Like Experience…read more Not a bad experience overall, but definitely not the cozy steakhouse vibe it was described as. The menu leaned heavily toward sandwiches, with a reasonable selection of salads and a few steak options thrown in. The cocktails, unfortunately, were flat-out gross--easily the low point of the meal. That said, not everything missed. The chicken fingers with fries and mac & cheese were genuinely good--crispy, satisfying, and probably the highlight. But the rest of the sides didn't hold up. The coleslaw tasted like it came straight out of a can, and the roasted artichokes were overwhelmed with a liquid smoke flavor that made them completely inedible. Service was another issue. One waitress initially took our order, but about ten minutes later, a second waitress came over to let us know she couldn't read the first one's handwriting and asked us to repeat everything. Drinks arrived just a couple of minutes before the food, which felt poorly timed. The final straw was when we asked to box up leftovers. The waitress stacked all of our plates--about six of them--on top of the food we wanted to take home and carried everything to the back. That completely killed any interest in keeping the leftovers. In the end, it felt more like a casual chain dining experience than the elevated, cozy steakhouse we expected.

Chipotle Pimento Cheese Dip (5/5): excellent, had to take home the little I had left to eat w/ some…read morepita chips Grilled Salmon Plate (5/5): The salmon dish was different than other places, serviced w/ chimichurri. The chimichurri wasn't overpowering. I often make salmon at home & order it more often than any other dish in restaurants & this is my new favorite. Papa Fred's Pork Chop (5/5): This is another dish that I like to make at home & often order in restaurants. I like mine better, but this is really good. The apricot glaze is nice. The red cabbage was different, but excellent. I never thought of red cabbage to go w/ pork chops Kids Menu Chicken Tenders (3/5): This was a little dry. Service (5/5): staff was super attentive Ambiance (4/5):

Wow. Came back again the last weekend of Houston Rodeo and the food and service was over the top!…read more Definitely on my regular rotation when in Houston!

Service was great as usual, delicious food as usual! Went…read morefor a work lunch and ordered their Chicken Parmesan always 10/10 and tried their Lobster spaghetti it was super good! Portions can be shareable. Classy spacious restaurant. I've come back several times and will continue to.

Just wasn't my cup of tea, first time trying it…read more. Fried cauliflower was good though.

With the same owners of Skeeters Mesquite Grill and Los Tios, you can expect a certain level of…read moreelevated dining. We live in the area and passed by this spot so many times without even knowing The exterior is appealing and eye catching. The whole section of restaurants has a trendy and family friendly vibe. It would be the perfect spot to enjoy some outdoor bites and libations if not for the insufferable weather we have most of the year, but luckily, the interior is just as lovely. It's immaculate, well decorated, and deceptively spacious. There's plenty of booths, tables, and there's even a fully stocked bar and takeaway area The menu offers a variety of delicacies from a french dip, to pecan crusted chicken, to enchiladas. They have lovely handcrafted cocktails to choose from - some classic cocktails and some signature concoctions Everything tasted and looked great. The pecan chicken was more sweet than I expected, but still good. All of the sides were great. The cocktails looked great and tasted good. I did order one cocktail that gave ingredients but mentioned a "thick pink juice" that is made in-house, and upon my initial taste I soon discovered they meant beet juice. It wasn't bad, just unexpected and a little overpowering Our sever was good. Our orders came out quickly and without any issues. We did have to wait a while for top-offs on water. Also, as I was taking photos of the food our server was behind me and I apologized and they said "phone eats first," and I hope that was only meant in jest and not throwing shade lol Some tips: These plates aren't the most shareable, but if in a group I would consider ordering a variety of entrees and sides and trying each others meals If you're feeling something sweet after your meal, consider walking next door to Milk + Sugar. They're one of my favorite West Houston ice cream parlors Cheers!!

I absolutely love this place!!! I drive a distance, but I…read moredon't care, it's so worth it. Everyone is wanting to serve you with excellence. I swear you get spoiled here by every person from the front where you place your order, to the waiter/waitress, to the server bringing out the drink and food, to the bus boy picking up. I highly suggest you eat here. The ambiance is busy with chit chat going around. I am sure there might be music in the back ground. If they had a little brunch live playing group. It would be full. The food is yummy.

me & the Yelp crew step inside for a spell after our Gathering at the rustic for the celebration of…read moreScorpio born days, I enjoyed the lavender drink. Thanks for my sweet, dearest friend Keandra. Duchess is a well dim lit decor, locate in uptown with friendly crew members. I love the archways on the booth seatings, very classical. I definitely would like to come back and try to brunch

This is a restaurant that's definitely more for the aesthetics rather than the food. Came here to…read morecelebrate a birthday, and it was perfect for the ambiance and aesthetic. It's located in Uptown Park, so parking is plentiful! It wasn't too busy when we came during brunch time too. While it was nice to have a celebration here, I wouldn't come back because the food did not stand out to me or seem worth the price point to me.

Wow this place really blew me away. It's a near perfect spot for a business lunch or dinner (or if…read moreyou're willing to splurge with your own money for a good meal or a hot date). I wasn't sure what to expect based on the name of the restaurant, but essentially their seafood options are spectacular. And it feels like an exclusive club because the decor and service are both very much high class and special. We tried the coconut shrimp as the appetizer and really liked it. It was lightly fried and the shrimp was cooked to perfection - not under and not over. I would highly recommend this one to start. Loved it. If you're looking for a fair-priced meal, they have lots of salad and sandwich options. I tried the salmon poke bowl and it was so delicious. The fish was extremely fresh, and all the flavors blended together really well. It was like a healthy party in my mouth. It was great decision. You wanna splurge a bit and live large like YOLO? You gotta get the crab cake. Now, how good can a crab cake be? Well, if you're paying close to $50 for one crab cake, you better believe it's gonna be freaking awesome. And alas, it was. Best crab cake I've ever had in my life, no joke. And I've tried a lot of crab cakes in my many decades of dining out. Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant and will be coming back many times. Enjoy! Quick note on parking - plenty of parking in a huge lot shared by many businesses such as Kenny and Ziggy's. Only annoying part is several sections of the lot are designated for specific businesses, so just look for the signs and be willing to park a little bit further away towards Taco Deli and Bluestone.

I was excited to finally try Balboa Surf Club since I drive by it all the time and it's located…read morenear several of my favorite restaurants. Unfortunately, this turned out to be one of the most disappointing dining experiences I've had in quite some time. We had an 8:00 PM reservation but weren't seated until around 8:30 PM. While delays happen and I was willing to overlook that, the experience only went downhill from there. We ordered Palomas to kick off our Friday night. The drinks took quite a while to arrive, and when they did, they were noticeably watered down. I politely mentioned it to our server, who quickly took them back and brought replacements, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, the second round was nearly identical to the first. When I brought it up again, instead of acknowledging the feedback, the server responded by saying it was "just not a sugary drink." That completely missed the point. I wasn't expecting a sweet cocktail--I was pointing out that the drinks tasted diluted and poorly made. What bothered me most wasn't the drinks themselves, but how the feedback was handled. I wasn't looking for free drinks or trying to be difficult. I was simply offering honest feedback, and it felt like my opinion was being dismissed rather than heard. Unfortunately, the food didn't redeem the experience. We ordered several dishes to get a good sense of the menu, and most were overwhelmingly salty. The salt overpowered any other flavors to the point that we couldn't finish some of the dishes. The sushi was the best thing we had, but even that lacked the presentation and quality I would expect at this price point. To be fair, the manager did remove the drinks from our bill as a courtesy, and I appreciate that gesture. However, by that point the damage had already been done. A resolution is only effective when guests feel heard and respected throughout the process. Instead, I felt like I had to defend my opinion and justify my feedback before anyone took it seriously. At the end of the day, a restaurant can be trendy, crowded, and beautifully designed, but none of that matters if the food and service don't deliver. Balboa Surf Club has the atmosphere and location, but in my experience it falls short where it matters most. Overall, I'm glad I finally tried it because I had always been curious, but now I know I won't be back and cannot recommend it. If you're looking for a similar concept, I'd recommend Hudson House. The atmosphere is comparable, but the drinks are consistently well-made, the food is much better, and the service has always been far superior.

Flower Child is a loverly QSR concept that offers healthy Mediterranean-like food. Its spacious and…read morevibrant welcoming atmostphere makes it perfect for both casual lunches and relaxed dinners. The open layout provides plenty of room to dine comfortably without feeling crowded. There's also have tables outside in case you have fur babies with you and service is very friendly and attentive. The menu has an impressive variety of fresh vegetarian and vegan options. Although limited, they also offer wine and a few desserts like cookies and brownies. My go-to bowl is the Mother Earth bowl. By the drink area, there's complimentary hot sauces. My favorite is the habanero one. I can't do very spicy but the sauce is so good that I can't resist. I highly recommend Flower Child to anyone who is looking to eat healthier.

Guilt-free lunch - I love that they display the calories here! The person that helped take my order…read morewas very knowledgeable in helping make the right choices based on my goals whether it be low calories, low carb or high protein. He was super sweet, great service :) I got the steak with red chile glazed sweet potatoes and the cauliflower risotto. The steak was good. I really enjoyed the sweet potatoes. I'm indifferent about the cauliflower risotto - I am not sure if I liked it or not, BUT it's a little over 100 calories and very flavorful. How is this possible? I'd definitely come back here and try their other items. Who said eating healthy has to be boring?