My fav bird in the city right now right up under Gus fried chicken . Flavorful , hot, everything…read moresome good hot bird should be

I've lost count of how many times I've been here, so this review is long overdue…read more Yes, it's inside a gas station (Pitstop Express), but don't let that fool you. Some of the best food spots hide behind gas pumps, and this is one of those spots. The chicken stays consistent every single time. Finding good fried chicken in Houston is strangely harder than it should be, so I usually end up frying my own. But here? The chicken is seasoned, fried fresh to order, and just... good. Like, no gimmicks, just good chicken. Ordering is simple: place it at the counter, pay at the register, hand your ticket back, and then wait about 15 minutes for your food. And they've got fried okra, which always hits. The cooks keep the vibes up. It's all takeout; no seating so while you wait, browse the snack shelves. You'll probably spot something you haven't seen since childhood (depending on how far back your childhood goes). They also serve breakfast but Ive only had the chicken. This is definitely a go too when simple wing craving kicks in and I don't wanna cook.

Easy five star review! Great food and excellent customer service! Also cold AC in the hot Houston…read moresummer. Thank you for that.! Taylor and Ney are absolute pros. Extremely friendly people and very nice. They told us all about the menu and gave us some great suggestions. Extremely nice people. I really enjoyed talking with them.! Food: the food is simply amazing! We went to another soul food place up the road and they were closed and boy I am sure glad they were closed because we were able to find Cassie's kitchen. The smothered chicken is phenomenal.! I like how they fry the chicken first and smother it in brown gravy. So much flavor and so good let me tell! The mac & cheese is amazing! Also, the yams are full of flavor and very tasty The white rice with brown gravy was phenomenal. The cornbread was top-notch. The next time I come, I'll try the oxtails then the pork chop chops. Amazing food with amazing customer service.! This is an easy five star review! I'm so glad I found this place! I will keep coming back for a long time

I was looking forward to trying Cassy's after reading a few IG comments. It's also one of the only…read moresoul food spots in HTX with a high YELP rating, so I just knew my 1st time experience would go well. However, my experience was just okay. I ordered the 2 piece fried catfish plate with green beans & yams. The cashier offered a drink & dessert but declined & shared that I'm cutting out sweets. The order was placed at 1:40p, but I didn't receive it until 2:30p. Almost an hour later. After placing my order, the same cashier asked me 5-10 minutes later "what did I order" NOTE: I was the only customer there. I waited a few more minutes, then she calls me back to show me that my fish was cooked to hard & as a result they are going to remake it, so it will take another 7-10 mins. By this time I'm ready to request a refund, but I didn't. Food is finally ready. The cashier hands me a free dessert, but I declined. FOOD: The fish was good, the green beans were okay, & I didn't like the yams. The restaurant was clean & inviting. Do I plan to return? No! Would I recommend it? Sure, because the fish was good.

4.5 I'd say. The only con was that we were seated outside in Texas summer weather, and they didn't…read morehave fans or umbrellas for the patio tables to the side. Luckily our server was able to move us to the covered outdoor seating after a little while which was a little better. The covered patio has fans. However, bonus for sitting outside is that they're having a promo during HRW where happy hour drink specials are going on all day. The food and drinks were all yummy though. We got the yum yum fries for the table to share. I ordered the duck duck shroom pizza and the aperol spritz. The portions of everyone's food were huge so I'd say a good bang for your buck. We experienced multiple servers with our table switch and they were all nice and helpful.

Located across the street from St. Thomas in a renovated house. Street parking is available in the…read moresurrounding area, they also offer parking validate in the near by garage. Getting seated was a little chaotic. Indoor seating was pretty limited and not managed well. We end up sitting on the patio (still pretty toasty around sunset time). The giant pretzel we ordered for appetizer was excellent, highlight of the meal. The sourdough pizzas were pretty thin, overall I'd give the pizzas a 3/5. Of the 4 pizzas we tried, my personal ranking: 1. Spicy Goat 2. Duck Duck Shroom 3. Heirloom Margherita 4. Sweet & Spicy Pepperoni. Service was also disorganized and a little slow. I'd come back if I'm craving that pretzel.

We stopped by here on our way back from a far out location. The reviews were excellent and the menu…read morewas intriguing. The place in itself looks like a small house. I was so happy to see a small drive through window. Note than it is a bit of a tight parking lot, but with some maneuvering can be navigated. Our server was so kind and pleasant and talked us through her recommendations when we asked. She also explained the size options. The small is very LARGE, and is far more than enough for a meal. I had the fettuccine alfredo fried and I still cannot believe how good they were. The fries were not soggy and yet ere incorporated into the cheese, with plenty of chicken as well. The boudin egg rolls were also amazing! The menu is extensive and really has options to cater to most flavors. A can't miss!

I have been coming here for years. It my favorite secret spot in Houston. The fries are always hot…read moreand crispy the kook aid is super sweet.

Traveler's Table makes a compelling case for exploring the world through food. The menu's…read moreinternational range is part of its appeal, and the execution makes the experience worth returning for. I visited with friends, and the evening came together effortlessly. We secured a table without difficulty, and the staff were attentive, accommodating, and welcoming throughout dinner. The portions struck an excellent balance: satisfying while leaving room to explore the menu and enjoy dessert. The drinks were equally impressive, complementing the food and contributing to a well-rounded meal. The setting brings it all together. The dining room is lively, and the décor gives it a distinct personality without sacrificing comfort. It feels like a place where you can settle in, enjoy good conversation, and make an evening of dinner. Traveler's Table gets the combination right: memorable food, excellent drinks, thoughtful service, and an inviting atmosphere. An enthusiastic five stars.

Food1: The eggs, potatoes, fruits, and biscuit were delicious. 5 Stars…read more Food2: Their house coffee has sweetness baked into their coffee. They don't have any coffee that is not sweet. Their biscuit gravy didn't do it for. They added stuff into it that I didn't like. And their Tabasco sauce was too salty. 1 Stars Service: Friendly and warm, from the valet parking, the hostess, and the server. 5 Stars Ambiance: Trendy and hip. 5 Stars Overall: 4 Stars

When you're stuck in town but want to feel like you're in a tropical destination, The Toasted…read moreCoconut is where you need to come. The team behind the popular restaurant Nobie's opened up this tiki inspired restaurant. Tiki bars happen to be one of my favorite varieties of bars so I was more than excited to finally check it off my list. I had recently seen them on the Food Network as well. They share a lot with another popular dining spot so parking can be a little difficult in their lot. You can find street parking or park across the street in an overflow lot. Customer service was great from start to finish. We had just ate next door and our intentions were to come in here just for cocktails, but I couldn't leave without trying some of the popular items. I wanted the most tropical drink I could find on the menu so I started off with the Blue Hawaiian. I saw fire on the description so my extra self needed to have it. I'm a big rum guy so this drink was right up my alley and very boozy with two types of rum. It was very coconut forward with pineapple being the secondary flavor. One was enough for me to feel just right. Since we had just ate, we decided to share the World Famous Cheeseburger. This was a great burger. I don't know if they were going for the smash effect, but it had smash burger characteristics. It had all my favorite things that are musts on a burger like American cheese and red onions. It also had a very nice chili aioli that added great flavor to the burger. I came on another stop for a drink visit shortly after and tried the pork dumplings and popcorn chicken. These were also very good. If I lived in the area, this place would easily be a place I would frequent often. I will most definitely be back!

Passed by this place multiple times and finally decided to stop in for drinks and appetizers…read more The ambience grabs your attention just walking into the restaurant they have string lights along the walkway and low amber lights as you go inside. They have an outdoor eating area, a bar area, and seating in the very back. It's very spacious, comfortable, and intimate. The theme of the restaurant is seen all over from the moment you enter, to the music, the menu and the restroom. They paid close attention to detail with decorating. We had an amazing server, delicious drinks (a must try), and ok food. We ordered four drinks the painkilla, vamos à la playa, captains grog, and the Hemingway daiquiri. All were great drinks and we loved how they give you flavor characteristics of the drinks on the menu. The appetizers that we ordered were the sweet and sour cauliflower and the pork dumplings, which is why I gave this place four stars. The presentation of both appetizers were excellent. However, the pork dumplings were disappointing. They came with only six dumplings for $17, were served cold, and are very bland. In my opinion, they weren't worth the price. On the other hand, the sweet and sour cauliflower was our favorite and is definitely a must-try.

One of my favorite restaurants I have taken out of town…read morefriends here as well and they love it My favorite things are appetizers and the pies And well duh the dilly bread

Walked in around 10:30 p.m. on a Saturday. The host offered several seating options, a regular two…read moretop table, the bar or a high top. I opted for the high top right by the kitchen, and honestly, great choice -- it smelled amazing. Most people prefer not to sit by the kitchen with all the foot traffic but I didn't mind it at all. Nobie's is a house that's been transformed into a restaurant. One of the bartenders told me it's a 104-year-old house, and the whole place has very "house party" vibes in the best way. The music is LOUD. And it gets progressively louder as the night goes on, so if that's not your vibe, keep that in mind. But I was very into it. Lil Flip was playing when I walked in and it took me back to high school house parties. On shuffle were more throwbacks and classics: Ludacris and "Notorious Thugs" by Biggie. The chairs, however, were not my favorite. They're low-backed and kind of cage-like, with only a thin cushion, so they aren't exactly the most comfortable for a long meal. Started with a cocktail: the Remolacha del Corazón -- beet tequila, mezcal, watermelon (house-made syrup), lime and a tajín rim. You can hardly taste the mezcal, which I'm assuming is the point. I like mezcal so it would have been nice to taste it but the beet tequila is definitely the star, with the watermelon and lime adding a nice balance. Appetizer: Don't Worry, Brie Happy ($18). Brie, local honey, smoked grapes, toast. There was basically no local honey on my plate, but those smoked grapes?! They're topped with flaky salt while they're still hot and OMG!! The combination of warm, smoky, sweet and salty was fantastic. My only complaint was the amount of toast. There was a little too much toast for the amount of brie and grapes, so the ratios felt slightly off. Main course: Jamón With Your Bad Self ($45). Ibérico secreto pork steak, tonnato, shaved Brussels sprouts, salsa verde and almonds. I'm particular about pork, so I was taking a bit of a chance here, but this dish sounded too interesting to pass up. The pork steak was cooked perfectly and had some wonderfully crispy pieces around the edges. The tonnato underneath the pork was really good. It almost reminded me of a Caesar dressing and added this rich, savory element to the dish. The shaved Brussels sprouts were great, too, especially with the almonds and Parmesan. Everything worked really well together. Dessert: Olive Oil Cake. A house staple, and for good reason. A lovely way to end the meal. Overall, Nobie's has a really fun, unpretentious energy. Between the old-house setting, loud music and memorable dishes, it feels like somewhere you go to hang out as much as you go to eat. Just know what you're getting into with the volume and the seating -- this is not exactly a quiet, polished fine-dining experience, and that's kind of the charm.

Grace's in Houston was SO good. I had the shrimp-stuffed poblano pepper over rice, and they did…read moretheir thing with this one. Great flavor, filling, and definitely something I'd order again. The atmosphere was a whole vibe too, and listen... the service definitely didn't hurt . Some of the most beautiful chocolate women I've ever seen working as servers. I damn near forgot I came there to eat. I didn't want to leave! Great food, great atmosphere, beautiful people, and just an all-around good experience. Grace's will absolutely be on my list whenever I'm back in Houston. Palate don't lie. ‍

We went to Grace's on the last day of our trip, and it was such a great final meal in Houston. We…read morewent early in the day around midday, and the atmosphere was super versatile. You could easily come here for a fancy birthday celebration or just a casual lunch and brunch. I loved that I didn't feel weird having two kids under six with us. There were other families there, and it felt very welcoming without sacrificing that nice restaurant vibe. Everyone in the family really enjoyed what they ordered and the service was great! My oldest daughter had the cheeseburger with french fries and loved it, especially the bread which was nicely toasted and gave it a great crunch. My youngest had the chicken tenders with mac and cheese, and my husband really liked his stuffed poblano pepper dish. I ordered the country-fried pork with greens and mashed potatoes, and everything on my plate was delicious. The mashed potatoes were great, and the greens leaned more sweet than savory, which I really enjoyed. The fried green tomatoes were another major standout with the sauce they served. I honestly wish we had a spot like this back home! My only small critique is to skip the sweet tea. I haven't found a single place in Houston where the sweet tea was actually sweet enough for my taste, but overall, this was a fantastic spot with great service that I'd highly recommend.

First time at Milton's and it did not disappoint. We got a booth by the mirrored wall, and the…read morestaff were so warm and welcoming. Right off the bat, the cacio e pepe arancini were an immediate standout - crisp on the outside, cheesy within, and perfectly peppery. The focaccia with burrata... yes please! The Milton salad was generously finished with parmesan, while the eggplant parm was rich without feeling heavy. The Cresta di Gallo was the dish that stayed with me - a nod to the old Provisions restaurant, and the kind of dish that invites you to slow down and savor every bite. Portions are generous and ideal for sharing. The tiramisu was a perfect ending to the meal, and we're already looking forward to returning!

Love the ambiance of Milton's. The entrance was a little hidden, but this place felt so intimate…read moreand snazzy with an upscale diner feel. It's unique in the sense that it's connected to it's bar, Lee's. I love all of their little details and decor. They also have a little photo booth at the entrance that's quite popular and very cute. Service was great. Our server was so hospitable. We had a sampler of their appetizers and entrees and shared it among a party of 4 and it was so much food. Loved the Chitarra and parmesan chicken the most, but everything else honestly was so good as well. Definitely will be returning.

This was my first time ordering from The Stuffed Baked Potato Factory and I instantly saw why they…read morehave so many great reviews. I did a takeout order and didn't have to wait long at all. The staff was super friendly and helpful with my order since it was my first time. I went with the Buffalo Chicken Potato with ranch and it was sooo good. Everything was fresh and hot, and the boneless chicken was seasoned perfectly. The portions were huge (I ate off it for two days!), which made it well worth it. I'll definitely be back.

This lil unsuspecting place hidden off 610 and MLK tucked in a strip center now it's in the hood ,…read morebut don't let that keep you from experiencing this well seasoned Cajun seafood pasta or potato with generous portions possibly enough for 2 ,The staff provided friendly efficient service in this casual neighborhood dive .I'll be back to try something else from that massive menu