Great spot for date night or girls night! Came here with a friend and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. There aren't as many menu options as I would have liked, but the options that are there a tasty! I ordered the hummus & the Jolly Farms Chicken. Hummus: very creamy/smooth. Nice flavor. A little saltier than I'm used to, but it's good! The roasted chickpeas are a nice touch. Jolly Farms Chicken: tasty dish!!!! I have no idea how they actually make this but the crispy chicken skin is sooooooo good & the rice is a MUST have. The staff were okay! The manager was really nice though, he came over to check on us multiple times in such a casual way. Would definitely come back here. read more

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Had reservations for 4 at 8:45 on a Wednesday. We were seated immediately in the cocktail area. It was pretty quiet and were told belly dancing is only on weekends at 10 pm. We mainly came for cocktails, next time I'll feast! We ordered: Assortment of breads: all the breads and spreads were delicious Bluefin tuna tartar: melt in your mouth! Flavors had a hint of tikka masala Shahs of sunset: fruity and flavorful Ahlan: light and smooth Rose petal martini: MY FAVORITE! The waiter spritz the glass with rose scented oils Waters of Petra: super strong licorice flavor from othe cardamom, least favorite read more

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This place changed names again but the service was 2/10 and the Todd was 3/10 I got the Wagyu steak and the Ribeye steak it was NOT a premium cut of steak. The service was horrible, the drinks were small but good. I would never come back. read more

Albi - Inside - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Wonderful service, beautiful ambience, 7/10 food. Such a lovely place to go for date night. The service is exceptional. Our server was extremely attentive and helpful with recommendations. Food came pretty fast, presentation was beautiful. We got a bunch of small plates to share, they give you a portion of pita for free but extra portions cost a few bucks. We enjoyed everything but nothing really stood out in taste. Also got a tequila which they lit on fire, pretty cool and tasted pretty good. Come for the service and ambience, especially if it's for a date. Food itself is only slightly above average. read more

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Elevated Middle Eastern food experience with good vibes and also a dedicated smoking room with hookah. The service was excellent thanks to Moneer & Atheer read more

Albi - Mixed Arabic appetisers, flat zaatar bread, and a plate of flafel - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Amazing place! We were thinking low key Mediterranean restaurant and were blown away with the food, decor and atmosphere! Staff is super educated, friendly and super responsive to the guests! My best compliment is that I felt as if we had been transported to the Med! The guest were all well dressed and super sophisticated! Good vibes on the dance floor Which kicked off around 8 Pm! read more

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What a cute beautiful place. Very girlie for girls night out or even a date night. It was a Thursday night during their soft opening, so there was no belly dancing. They did have a violinist playing and it wasn't too loud. Loved it. The service was good, we had an amazing waiter that tended to our party of 9 all night. I wish he had some help though for such a large party. The food is great, love the hummus and blue fin tar tar. Octopus was good as well, little bland. My favorite cocktail has to be the espresso martini, so delicious. Great food, great ambiance and great company. Would love to come back again. read more

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Came here for dinner and was impressed with the beautiful decor! There is valet, street, lot (across the street) parking available. I started with their G&T, which was awesome. Another drink I enjoyed was the baklava OF. The server was very friendly and knowledgeable. We had the fattoush salad, octopus, feta dumplings, and tuna tartar. My fave was the octopus. It was an enormous portion, and it was prepared so well. Super tender and flavorful. I also liked the fattoush salad and feta dumplings. Their belly dancing is Fri and Sat evenings at 9, 10, and 11pm. read more

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While the food we had at Albi was good, the service at Albi was just so bad that we only stayed for appetizers and drinks and then left to go to another restaurant to have dinner. While we had a reservation for four people, they tried to seat us a a table for three. When we pointed out the issue, the hostess got super flustered and tried to say she'd just pull up a fourth chair to a table that was pretty tiny--it was a really awkward exchange. Then, as she left our table, she told us we had two hours to dine and then needed to leave...pretty weird being put on a shot clock right before we planned to spend a lot of money on drinks and dinner. After being seated (and getting our 2-hour timer started apparently), we waited 10 minutes, but no server appeared to offer us water or get our drink order. So we flagged down another server, who, instead of offering to help us herself, said she's find our server. To be fair, the food was pretty good--I really liked the bread service (which is off-menu), and the feta dumplings were good too (though they're actually more like gnocchi than dumplings). But the food wasn't enough to keep us there for dinner with such bad service, so we left after appetizers. read more

Beautifully decorated , service is great , staff is really attentive, food is ok , bar seems wonderful and offer good variety . I ordered grilled octopus along with other dishes , it was over cooked but rest of appetizers and entrees were good . Good for celebrations . They have belly dancing 9-11 pm . read more

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Let's go! Albi is now #2 on my list. With Steak 48 still holding #1. Parking: Complementary Valet (+++) Atmosphere: Sexy, Cute, Vibrant Vibe Decor: Immaculate, perfect for Social Ops Service: Incredible and the waiters are all gorgeous looking and very very knowledgeable and helpful with the menu Food: The best part! Everything we had was filled with flavors, my palette was not disappointed. The Humus is the best I have ever had, even ordered one to go. The Jolli Chicken (or whatever it's called), was "FIRE", (words of the waiter). Which it absolutely was. The Marrekash (lamb on pita slices with other stuff was sooo flavorful). Then we got two complementary desserts for my friends bday, one that had tart ice cream and tart pastry and another with a monkey bread. Both were spectacular. Highly recommend this place. Great live music and belly dancers on the weekends. read more

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Absolutely stunning new supper club type atmosphere. Very unique for Houston. Some people have bucketed Albi with Ciel and Seven but I think it' is in its own class. Extremely beautiful ambience with fun entertainment and an intriguing menu. Very excited about this new late night addition to the area. Very impressed with the professional and gracious service that was genuine and effortless. read more

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Ambiance is a vibe for sure club like feels. Super middle eastern love it. Get the bread board it was amaze read more

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Beautiful establishment with belly dancing for entertainment. Nice for date night or friends night out. Menu was limited. We had the Tuna Tartare, Grilled Octopus, and other items. They all were good. The octopus was a bit too grilled for me. The service was great. Definitely a nice spot to check out. read more

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Let's start with the food. It was excellent! I did not have one complaint. There's tons of restaurants in Houston, but I must say the vibe this place gives is unbeatable! The red roses were elegantly everywhere mixed with the black. It was beautiful! I went to celebrate my birthday with a friend, but I would say this is a great spot for a date too! The waiter was so nice as well. I will definitely be back! I went on a Thursday night which is when there is less of a crowd, but also no live belly dancing. I'm sure that's really awesome too, but I was there to enjoy good food and have a great conversation. Mediterranean Quinoa salad Assorted bread basket Feta Dumplings (given on the house) so delicious!! Jadori Chicken main course 10/10 Lemon and olive oil ice cream Sounds weird but delicious. (given on the house) I was pleasantly surprised! My friend ordered the Beef tartar and the Albi kafta. I didn't drink alcohol but she enjoyed 2 glasses of Sancerre wine. read more

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Love this spot! The music, dim floral lighting is such a great date night vibe. The hummus was the best I've ever had. Came for a friends birthday & we were really impressed by all the deals available during happy hour. Can't wait to come back! read more

My visit to Albi was an absolute treat from start to finish. The attentive Valet Attendant warmly welcomed us upon arrival and ushered us to the VIP area. We were then greeted by the exceptional General Manager, Kamel, whose warm demeanor and hospitality left us in awe. Kamel graciously gave us a tour of the restaurant, showcasing its beauty and charm. His expertise in food and wine shone through as he recommended a delightful hookah flavor for us. Throughout our meal, we were looked after by Viktor, whose attentiveness and hospitality made us feel truly special. It's evident that the great leadership at Albi plays a significant role in the restaurant's success. I have been raving about this place to at least 50 people since my visit. Albi has become my go-to restaurant, thanks to the outstanding service and memorable experience it offers. A big thank you to the team at Albi for a job well done!" read more

The good The food was amazing, everything tasted so well. Came in the day after Valentine's Day to avoid the crowds which worked great! The place is beautiful and everyone was so nice and welcoming. The entertainment was a fun twist. The belly dancer made her way through the restaurant and then the stage for a sword performance. To work on Walking in, I believe there should always be a host downstairs to welcome guests, it was a little disorienting to open the door to an empty space and stairs. We ordered a $60 bottle of wine from the menu , which we were told was no longer available. Instead, we were offered a $100 bottle. I think this was quite the jump and to not have any bottles in our range felt strange for how early in the evening we were...we felt like we were trying to be upsold which left a bitter feeling. Lastly, disclosing the $20 fee per still water bottle would've have been nice. Didn't think we would be spending $40 on water alone... One of the managers came by to chat. She's was so sweet. We really enjoyed our evening read more

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If you're looking for a great time, look no further than Albi! Dress up and be entertained with exquisite belly dancing, delicious drinks served with excellent presentation, and the most tender chicken dish. I highly recommend this place for beautiful photos, girls night out, and date night. You definitely feel special here and the managers really go out of the way to make you feel special. Decor here is 10/10! Will be coming back and bringing all my friends! read more

Albi - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This place is a vibe! Came for dinner on a Friday night. Car valet and elevator service. Staff and service were friendly. The venue itself is elegant yet fun at the same time. The drinks had a unique Mediterranean twist. The food was Mediterranean with a twist as well. Delicious. We absolutely loved the pistachio tiramisu. They have a live dj and belly dancers as well. Worth checking out! read more

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Albi did a bit of a re-start and has come up with a fantastic new menu. The food is better than ever, the ambiance, vibe, decor is gorgeous. Shout out to Jimmy! Can't wait to try additional menu items! read more

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This restaurant's vibes and decor is lovely with a lot of backdrops everywhere for you to dress up and take pictures with. The service was nice. The food was expensive for what it was. It's not bad but I think for the price it should have been better. There is belly dancing at 8:30 pm when we were there on a Saturday. The belly dancer is really sweet. However I think the stage needs more lighting since it was still pretty dark even though they tried to have some lights on the stage. I think it's a nice place to hang out and Houston doesn't have too many places with food and entertainment. I think if there wasn't entertainment, I wouldn't go here for just the food due to price/quality. read more

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I have eaten here twice, both dinners. One was a friend taking me out, the other was a birthday party for a friend of ours. A few of the dishes / appetizers i remember are Beef Blend Kefta, Beef Tartar, Fatoush, Grilled Octupus. All of the appetizers we ordered seconds during the birthday party. We didn't drink. Sober group. And I don't drink really at least not with meals. The service was amazing, the food was amazing, the atmosphere is nice like a night club rather than a restaurant. Very luxurious setting. The desserts were great: Pistachio Tiramisu, lemon tart, chocolate something I don't remember but I remember how it tasted --divine. It was a Saturday night, belly dancer was on duty. I believe they have live DJ playing music regularly if not every night. It gets a little loud, so don't take a business partner here. A date may be ok, but not a first date, take people you already know well here. You won't be talking much and making mouthgasm noises mostly. This is a pricey meal if you are hungry, the appetizers come in small portions, if you are adamant to be full when you get up from the table you will keep ordering and it will rack up the total. It's worth it though. Everything is so fresh and delicious. The service is great. They read your mind practically! Thanks for two great meals! read more

Happy to hear this place has closed! Even though I live really close by and this would be so convenient... our experience here earlier this year was less than pleasant! I don't need to worry about my choice of attire in any restaurant I've visited in Houston. Especially given the heat earlier this year. But they felt compelled to not like Tommy Bahama casual and gave us quite a hassle! Food was average, attitude was huge! Hope they reconsider their treatment of customers and remember the repeat customers are golden! Hope you shut down permanently! read more

We tried out Albi last night for our friend's birthday. Valet is complimentary, which is a pleasant surprise. Strongly recommend making reservation ahead of time. The decor is trendy and elaborate. The ambiance is upscale but not stuffy. They have dancers performing on the small stage upfront as well as a DJ. The atmosphere is lively on a Friday night. The service is wonderful. Our wait staff is very knowledgeable of the menu and made awesome recommendations. Albi has a sommelier 3 on staff. He walked us through the wine tasting process and it was a fun experience. We ordered the majority of the items on the appetizers menu and every single one was excellent. The hummus was warm and fresh. The wagyu and the tuna tartar was my favorite - very fresh and flavorful. For the main dish, I highly recommend the jadori chicken. It is very tender and flavorful. The lamb rack was the only item that was slightly disappointing, as the spices were overpowering. read more

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Must get the hummus! The fresh pita bread with the homemade hummus is over the top. I had the lamb and beef blend kefta and it was amazing. Full of flavor. We also had the grilled octopus as an appetizer. The service was so good. The managers came to get feedback since they have only been open 2 weeks. And our waitress was so nice. The music is at a perfect level. Not too loud like most places. You can tell they really too their time on the details. I felt like an escape from Houston! read more

Albi - Center banquette near the DJ and bar - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The ambiance is good- the place is overfilled with furniture though. The food is horrible. They serve you in plates that look like dog bowls. Over dried chicken breast, over seasoned/salted fish. read more

Beautiful space and lovely ambiance! Definitely date night vibes but the food was terrible and our drinks came out almost an hour late after the food had already come out. Service and food 2/10. Overall 4/10 as the ambiance elevates it a little read more

Albi - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Eh, this place was unfortunately overhyped. The girls and I made reservations for dinner on a Saturday night and were expecting a lively, fun dinner. Well, the belly dancer made her way around our table in different outfits with lights and random gadgets but I must say, it was not entertaining at all. Our waiter was great and he was very attentive to our drink orders and things. The food was so-so but the cocktails were great! I think this place can be turned around with more lively music playing as the low hum of calm music did not match the vibe of this place. read more

to start when you see the front of the restaurant, it's beautiful and has lots of flowers! Walking in you have to go upstairs to get to the restaurant where you're greeted at the host stand, they were polite, welcoming and quick to get us seated. Our waiter, Munir, was very attentive. Not only did my water glass stay full by the dedicated staff and the food was phenomenal, and so were the drinks. We got the tabouli feta as an appetizer, for my entree i got the ribeye and it came with mashed potatoes. After that we got the chocolate cale for dessert, it was all delicious. the atmosphere in the restaurant is moody and romantic, i loved the dim lighting. theres so much photo opportunities in this place its pretty cool! i also saw they had a dj and apparently they have live entertainment that also includes bellydancers! id definitely come back again!! read more

This is my new favorite restaurant! The bar manager - Danielle is an absolute dream!! Extremely professional, attentive and multi-tasked oriented under pressure (this is a busy happening spot!) Literally everything on the drink and food menu is delicious and reasonably priced. The entire staff is accommodating and the ambience is its own whole vibe. I can't recommend this place enough! read more

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Food is ok but the service is terribly slow! If you are in rush don't go there! We got 4 wrong orders and never saw that before in any restaurant. read more

Excellent! Absolutely love Albi! The menu is perfection the staff is welcoming, gracious and professional, the beautiful entertainment by The Burning Rose set a night atmosphere to magic . Five stars for this new River Oaks hot spot ! read more

Albi - Guzel Kanemir The Burning Rose * Albi River Oaks - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Gorgeous place, food was amazing. Perfect birthday spot! Great for instagram pics. Pricey but worth it on special occasions. They had live music, and can't stress how gorgeous the place is. read more

Mostly a great experience, but I found it rather sneaky to bring water and bread for the table (party of 8) without asking and then slapping a $30 charge for the water and $24 for the bread without mentioning anything about cost beforehand. We were spending plenty without these shady charges added to the bill. We really enjoyed the live entertainment and ambience, but the bread/water situation is enough for me to not want to go back. read more

Don't come here or else this is what you'll experience: -$10 for some water -$12 for some cold bread and butter that seemed complimentary -$20 drink that was super weak -$18 fatoush salad was far from authentic. Highly disappointed -$27 for 3 small pieces of veal kafta that was so basic Overpriced and trying too hard for a clubby vibe read more

HORRIBLE!!! They stopped us at the door waiting for 15+ minutes for a dress code that isn't stated anywhere. $700 later, food is also horrible. Never again! read more

Very much a place to be seen. Lacks substance. The food is average and extremely over priced. $30+ for a plate of chicken with 5 tiny chunks of meat is just not worth it. The hummus was decent but again not worth the price. I'd give it a meh. read more

Ok I really want to give Albi 5 stars and the only two reasons I'm not is because of the 20% automatic gratuity and the menu variety. I had the hummus which was delish. I also had the crispy shrimp which was flavorful but just ok. What I really liked was the ambience and the service...great service and plenty of places for beautiful pictures...my advice is you have to really enjoy Mediterranean food to appreciate the menu. Oh and the belly dancers were amazing. Great place for date night!! read more

Albi - Albi - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Met up with some girlfriends for dinner on a Thursday night. Parking is valet, but there's plenty of street parking around the restaurant. I was greeted at the door by a friendly doorman who knew what party I was headed to meet (probably because the others arrived just before me). He lead me into the elevator that took me up to the restaurant on the second floor. The restaurant was very chic and gave off "LA lounge" vibes. The waiter warmly greeted us at the table and brought us our first round of very innovative cocktails - the Baklava OF, Lebanese G&T, and their house made spicy tequila cocktail that was new to the menu. All the drinks were unique and embraced Mediterranean spices and flavors. We started off dinner with the bread service, which consisted of a variety of different breads and two spreads. This was followed by the Bluefin Tuna Tartare, which was beautiful and flavorful, the Albi Fattoush salad, which was refreshing with a surprise crunch, the feta dumpling, little pockets of pillowy bites... reminded me of gnocchi, and the grilled octopus, which deserves its own sentence. I am very picky about how octopus is cooked because I can't stand an overcook, rubbery octopus and this was perfect - tender with a slightly crispy char. Overall, the ambiance and food would bring me back again! read more

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