This was our 4th restaurant for the 2026 HRW and it was by far the best. Started with a complimentary oysters Rockefeller followed by empanadas, pinchana steak and crème brûlée. The portions were huge and all three courses were delicious. The owner and staff were so welcoming. Will definitely be back. read more

Astor's Table made for a beautiful Houston Restaurant Weeks experience. The evening started with warm cinnamon bread and grilled oysters, both so good they disappeared before anyone could even think about taking a photo. The restaurant is very dimly lit, but intentionally so -- just enough light to see your table and your plate. It creates an intimate, connected atmosphere where you naturally put your phone down. Soft live piano music in the background adds to the charm and makes conversation flow easily. I ordered the calamari, while my friend chose the oxtail tacos. Both came in generous portions, seasoned well, and arrived without a long wait. A strong start to the meal. For my entrée, I selected the whole red snapper, served with salad and plantains. I added a side of jollof rice, which paired perfectly with the fish. Another colleague ordered the pork chop with green beans and mashed potatoes -- absolutely delectable. I didn't finish every bite of my snapper only because I wanted to save room for dessert. Our table tried a variety: pineapple upside‑down cake, cheesecake, and key lime pie. Each one was a great finish to the meal and made the evening of catching up even sweeter. The chef personally greeted each table, which added a thoughtful, welcoming touch. The staff was attentive throughout the night, making the experience feel special from start to finish. A memorable meal, a cozy ambiance, and a perfect place to reconnect with people who've become lifelong friends. Loved it. read more

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We were for a new place to try and stumbled upon Astor's Table. It was highly rated in Yelp. Farm to Table. African food for a change. We made reservations and were quickly seated when we arrived. The place is a bit dark when the sun goes down. Plenty of wine bottles lined up on the wall and a full bar. We went for their HRW menu. In addition to the regular menu, they gave a chef appetizer of Rockefeller Oyster. Nice touch. One comment though, when it was served, they put mine on top of the bread plate which I thought was odd. Oyster itself was very flavorful. For starters, we had the Jumbo Peri Peri shrimp and Jollof's Fire Bomb. The shrimps were just regular shrimps and was chewy. The Fire Bomb was tasty with brisket meat inside. We order the ribeye and fried red snapper for our mains. Suya Ribeye was very flavorful from the African spices. The jollof rice was delicious. My first time trying it. Kinda crispy and has a kick. Fried Fred snapper was well executed. My wife loved it. It was unfortunate that the restaurant was so dark that you can't really see your food to appreciate the effort that was put into it. It was a nice gesture that Chef Casey came out to talk to his customers. For desserts, we had the crème brûlée and banana fosters. Banana fosters was a big scoop of ice cream with couple slices of banana which was a bit disappointing. In comparison to other HrW restaurants, you can get more bang for the buck at other places. We would go back for the mains but skip the appetizers and desserts. read more

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We went for HRW with a reservation. It was packed so we were excited. There was a saxophonist and he was great, not too loud. The food just took way too long to come out. Our waitress was super sweet but you could tell they were either understaffed or not used to being that full. It took super long time for all of our food to come out. Appetizers came over 40 minutes after ordering and the mains came over an hour and 15 mins or so after we arrived, and that was with the mains being ordered halfway through the apps. The first bite of the oyster was ok. It didn't taste like it was just made but maybe pre-prepped perhaps. We were supposed to receive bread soon after the first bite but we didn't. It was difficult to flag someone down because the waitstaff was moving fast and bringing out food for all the tables. We received our appetizers and then I had to let them know that we didn't get bread. So our bread and appetizers were eaten together. Now onto the food. We ordered the shrimp, jollof ball, calamari, and tacos. The calamari was straight up not good. We didn't finish it and no one in our party thought it tasted fresh. It had a very odd texture. It wasn't chewy or have a bite like normal calamari does but it was like a sponge. We all took one piece. Our party is all about not wasting food but the fact that the appetizer was not finished was very telling. The shrimp had good flavor but wasn't spectacular. The tacos were good. The jollof ball was spicy and nice. Between the appetizer and the entree there was over 35 minute gap. For this reason, we asked if we could have more bread, but they said they charged for extra bread. Tbh, I don't mind if places charge little for bread service, but if it takes over 35 minutes for the entree to come out, I'd expect the restaurant to give another piece of bread per person for no fee. That's just good customer service but alas we declined the bread. For the mains we ordered the brai (10) up charge, the lamb chops, the ribeye, and pork chop. The ribeye was great, cooked well, juicy and with good flavor. Lamb chops were also nice. The pork had an interesting flavor that my party member wasn't fond of, but it was cooked nicely and was reasonably juicy. The big miss was the brai. It had a 10 dollar upcharge for 1 row of lateral axis short rib, 1 lamb chops, and 1 sausage. The short rib was fine but a crap ton of fat. The lamb chop was good, the sausage was raw in the middle. When I brought it up to someone that the sausage was raw, they took the same sausage and cooked it until it was done. Keep in mind the restaurant is dark and my other companions had some of the sausage but the outer pieces. I had a piece in my mouth and had to spit it out because I could feel the raw meat sausage texture in my mouth. Instead of bringing me a new sausage they took the same one, which to me is outrageous especially because I had spit out a good piece. The waitress apologized but I had to ask to speak to the manager instead of someone coming to our table first. When they brought the same sausage out, it rolled off the plate onto the table....i just accepted it. They took off the 10 dollar up charge off the bill but I don't think that was enough especially with the whole debacle of the sausage being raw. I expected the restaurant to have a solution but I was put on the spot about what they needed to do. I wished I'd asked for the 1 meal to be half off or more than 10 dollars off just because of everything and the food quality and the terrible wait times. The mashed potatoes also weren't great. Green beans were good, jollof rice side was good. Desserts were fine. All in all, we expected better quality of food and service. read more

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Stopped in for restaurant week brunch/lunch menu. We were greeted and seated upon entry. Our waitress brought waters and gave us time to look over the menu. I love the decor but it was really cold inside. We ordered: Apps: Tomato Bisque & Empanadas Entrees: Turkey leg w/pasta & Fried Chicken & waffles My husband like the Turkey leg, he said it was very flavorful. He substituted pasta instead of rice. I was surprised at the chicken breast w/ waffle vs wings. But I thought the waffle was simply too sweet for my palate. There were too many sugar pearls and it was a bit dense for my liking. They actually have more options that I would like to try on there dinner options, so I plan to give them another shot. Enter freely and tell a friend, then let me know what I should order for dinner. read more

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We came here to try the HRW menu. Upon entering we were seated and the waitress introduced herself. I believe her name was Sandy. Sandy was welcoming and did a great job throughout. To address the 4 star, part of the knock on the star comes from little things throughout the night. First, we waited quite a bit to be served. To no fault of our waitress it looked like she had been pulled to handle other things. The hostess ended up taking our order for sandy and then she took it from there. Also, another waitress Jada stepped in as well to help and made sure we were good. This was very nice of them. Again, our waitress was not a problem, but logistically if she had tables you could see her physically having to handle other things so its not like she just went missing. The restaurant has a great vibe. There was a pianist playing and the lights were intimately low. The chef also came over and introduced himself which is pretty cool. On to the food: The oyster Rockefeller first course was delicious. Creamy, spinach, oyster with a bit of a zing from the sauce Next we had the heritage tasting plate and the oxtail tacos. The oxtail tacos had a bit too much lettuce for my liking but my fiancee enjoyed it. Savory, hers didnt have as much lettuce as mine, so if youre not a lettuce fan you could he rolling the dice here. The heritage tasting plate was good. Camel, kangaroo, and rabbit. I loved the kangaroo a ton. Who knew? The camel was very good too it had a ground turkey type if texture. The kangaroo tasted like stewed beef roast. Very good. Finally, the rabbit, as I've had this before, was good rabbit. Its like a chicken ish flavor to it. For the next course we had the lamb chops and suya ribeye. The lamb chops were flavorful and the green beans on both dishes were good and tender. The suya ribeye had good suya flavor. We barely touched the mashed potatoes and jollof because we were so full. The bite of jollof that I did have was traditional flavored jollof. Pretty good. We got the peri peri shrimp with the lamb chops and they were ok, but not anything to write home about. We were expecting that peri peri burst of flavor like the lamb chops had. To finish off the meal we both got the creme brulee. Id say this missed a bit. The brulee didnt have your traditional hard top of bruleed sugar. The sugary portion tasted a bit burnt. Not the traditional brulee burnt but a stronger burnt sugar flavor. All in all a great experience and we would go back and do this again. read more

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I have to say, this place is incredibly welcoming. The Sunday ambiance was perfect, with live music creating a cozy and relaxing atmosphere. The service was exceptional from start to finish, and the chef went out of his way to make us feel right at home. Of course, the pièce de résistance was the beautifully prepared, delicious food. We had a wonderful experience and will definitely be back--with more friends and family next time! read more

Astor’s Table - Appetizer... Delicious - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Katy, Texas

I Came on a whim and was able to experience Restaurant week . The food, the vibe, the staff, and Chef Casey were absolutely amazing and welcoming. I had the ox tail tacos, oxtail empanadas, and ribeye. Delicious. It's cozy and very much a feel of "home," from the welcoming spirit and love put into the food. Chef Casey was very personable. He walked around and talked to everyone in the restaurant. Definitely a Katy gem and worth a try! read more

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Cons: dont know why it took so long to bring out a small ladle of soup and a mimosas. Every mimosas is a penny after the first but it takes so long to come out. Was told that it was ready in the back....well can I get it to the table instead. Lobster bisque had nothing resembling lobster; taste like tomato soup. So hard to say these things because everyone was so sweet and welcoming but the service was very slow considering there were only 5 tables and four waitresses. Pros: the empandas were top tier; chefs kiss. Waffles are worth a try. Chef was out mingling and talking to everyone. Lovely business with great friendly staff. Gonna try the dinner menu bc the dishes we had seemed to be worth a second chance and were presented well. 3.6 rating read more

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I have been here before for brunch and not sure why I never posted a review...therefore Houston resturant week was prime time to try it again! I made reservations same day. I showed up, parked, was greeted and sat immediately. It was a nice intimate atmosphere. They had the young man playing the piano for a vibe. It was a little dark which made it a little hard to see. It was really busy due to resturant week so we knew patience would be necessary. We did sit about 10-15 minutes before we were helped but understood. Then Jayda came over and took care of us. She gave recommendations and knew her stuff. I had the shrimp that were good and the steak and potatoes were good. I tasted the fried fish and it was awesome. I also liked the bread and sauce that came to the table. The lemon drop was pretty strong too. I enjoyed it. I would like to try it again when not so busy. The chef came over and checked on us and I loved his energy! read more

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Came here for lunch with a friend Sunday afternoon Absolutely no one there Our waitress was super attentive a little too much for my liking but she was cool lol She made us a special drink I wasn't a fan because it was very syrupy but she said all the pineapple juice was gone due to the penny mimosa they have at brunch which seems to be very popular here The food was good ! Flavorful a little different for me but delicious . I appreciate the bread that comes And they gave us a free dessert for it being my first time Cherry on top the chef came to say hi! read more

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I was really excited to try Astor's Table for Houston Restaurant Weeks, especially their Sunday brunch, and had been looking forward to bringing my family. I considered making a reservation online, but it required a credit card to be placed on file. Since the website was showing plenty of availability throughout the morning, we decided to take our chances and walk in instead. When we arrived, the ladies at the door asked if we had a reservation. We explained that we didn't and that we had planned to walk in because the website was showing plenty of availability. We were then told that they were no longer taking reservations and that they had no tables available. I was honestly surprised and disappointed, especially because the online reservation system was still showing multiple available times. If walk-ins were not being accepted or reservations were required, that should have been communicated clearly. It would have saved us the trip and the disappointment of arriving with our family only to be turned away. I completely understand that restaurants can have policies regarding reservations and capacity, but the conflicting information between what was available online and what we were told at the door was frustrating. We were genuinely excited to try Astor's Table because of Houston Restaurant Weeks, so unfortunately, this experience left a disappointing first impression. read more

First of all... Wow wow wow!! This is some of the BEST FOOD in Houston, Chef Casey knows what he is doing for real!!! Him and everyone really treat you well and make you feel like family, a true no judgement zone. My boyfriend and I went for restaurant week to try a little bit of everything and nothing was underwhelming at all. All the servers, bartenders, and chef Casey helped us decide what to get and provided so much knowledge and advice on our decision. Truly a culinary extravaganza, and would go back in a heartbeat. There weren't only African people there, but a mix of different people groups, which tells you everything. The restaurant was very casual, moody, friendly and relaxed! 10/10. 5 stars. Gold Star. A Plus. Frfr read more

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We were so excited to try Astor's Table for HRW but left there so disappointed. We realized that because of HRW there may be some food delays, so we made a 4:30 reservation. This was a good choice as the restaurant began filling up a little after 5pm. We received the oyster as our 1st bite, but it was lukewarm with cold cheese. The bread was tasty but when I went to lift the plastic butter cup, the butter oozed out into the basket. It was upside down and I guess I was wrong for assuming there would be a lid on it. For the 1st course we ordered the oxtail street tacos and the spicy chicken empanadas. The empanadas came out hot, fresh, and delicious. We were given one chicken and one beef accidentally, but it was a delicious mistake. The oxtail tacos were just okay, definitely not how I envisioned a street taco due to the size. For the next course we chose to upgrade from the HRW menu and ordered the whole baked snapper. Now we also chose the oxtail ravioli and upgraded to get jollof rice and plantains. The thought was we would get ravioli and then a side of jollof and plantains. I never had jollof so figured it would be a great way to try it. However, when my meal came out I had no idea what was in front of me. The server came back and I explained that I ordered the ravioli. She quickly advised that the upgrade meant I would get oxtails with the jollof and plantains and then left the table. She didn't apologize for not telling me this when I ordered (this is not how it was listed on the menu) nor did she offer to change out my meal. She just left. We eat with our eyes and that pile of oxtails DID NOT look appetizing! I have seen other pics of the oxtails here and they look delicious, mine on the other hand looked like a pile of dark mush. There were a few small actual whole tails, but at first sight I would have never thought there were oxtails on my plate. The plantains were delicious and the rice had a great consistency though. The snapper didn't taste seasoned at all, so that was also disappointing. For dessert we had what was called key lime cake and bananas foster. It was not cake, it was a slice of key lime pie...very basic, no whipped cream or anything to make it look nice. The flavor was mediocre. The bananas foster had small chunks of banana that were barely noticeable. Again, no thought on presentation. We were so excited to try Astor's Table but sadly it was a let down for us. read more

Astor’s Table - Whole baked snapper with salad and plantains - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Katy, Texas

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I visited Astor's Table with some coworkers. Everything was amazing! It was such a great experience. We were greeted by a friendly waiter who held the door and welcomed us "home". We were seated and given a tour of the menu and some suggested options to try. Once the order was placed and the appetizers arrived, the chef came out, introduced himself and spoke to us what we liked best and answered questions about each item. He also came out after the mains were served to make sure everything was being enjoyed. We ordered a few sampler platters for appetizers, as well as oxtail, antelope and ostrich for the mains as we wanted to get a taste of everything. There was nothing that didn't taste amazing! This was the first time we tried camel, kangaroo, antelope and ostrich. We were surprised at how flavorful each of them and the other items were. The adventure was topped off with a slice of the most amazing key lime pie, courtesy of the chef. We will definitely be returning! read more

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I will always support Chef Casey because his food is amazing! He puts so much thought and flavor into every item on the menu. EveryTime I go back he adds another dish I love to the menu. I'm trying to go for dinner but we are obsessed with the brunch menu. read more

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Love the feel of the restaurant. It has a welcoming "small dining" or "family cafe" feel. The decor and feng shui of the restaurant is fitting for dining for families, just the friends or date day. The food is delicious! It says farm to table in the name and you can tell that it's fresh. There is a wait for the food but it's because they cook to order. This is not a place where you come to get your food fast. Waiting comes with great and fresh food. I had the oxtail breakfast and my husband had the fish and grits breakfast. Because we don't eat pork, we don't have the grits because they use bacon drippings in their grits. The menu has something for everyone: pescatarian, vegetarian, vegan and meat eaters. Today's service was a little slow with drink refills and condiments we needed but the server did tell us they were not only cooking for the restaurant but also a big event that was being catered off the premises. They also have a space that seems like it can be reserved for private or large party dining. I definitely will be back!! read more

Astor’s Table - Fish & grits / Creamy Grits with Oxtails - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Katy, Texas

Had an awesome experience today...... from the intimate atmosphere, great waiting staff and the delicious food!! Chef Casey even came out to greet each guest.... I tried the fusion empanadas, oxtail tacos, fried snapper with spicy jollof rice and vanilla crème brulee!! A must... read more

So...on this day we decided at 7pm that we would get a little dressed and go out. We made reservations for 9:45pm. They asked if we had reservations but never asked for a name but...so be it! We were sitting maybe 10 min before a waiter came over and said she would take care of us. She stated they would serve bread and an appetizer curated by the chef but neither ever hit the table. We had the calamari (ran out of the sauce) and ox tails tacos, amazing by the way. For our main course we had the lamb chops and suya prime ribeye, also amazing! We were checked on a lot of times which I appreciated but did want to enjoy the entire experience. I also had a prickly pear margarita that happened to be my second choice because they ran out of the grapefruit juice but it was still great! All in all we will be back...I want the full experience after restaurant weeks is over! S/O to Chef he gave as much that he could before they closed. I only took one picture. read more

Astor’s Table - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Katy, Texas

Houston Restaurant Week review incoming ... So we have been fans of Casey for many years. But this lunch menu? CHEF'S KISS!!! I could eat these empanadas on the daily. Really. They are perfection!! We h as d the burger & the fish & chips. The burger would have been a bit dry for me but my lunch date loved it. The fish & chips just needed to be hotter, but were delicious! We passed on dessert but I can vouch for the deliciousness of the tres leches. read more

I had seen Astor's Table somewhere on TV or social media. It was a video and I can't remember where I saw it. Anyway, we decided to stop here for dinner on our way home from Galveston. The service was excellent. The chef/owner came out and shook our hands and welcomed us home. That was a great touch. There is such a variety on their menu that it's hard to decide what to order. That includes their appetizers. We wish we lived closer so we could come back and try more dishes. Anyhow, we had the chicken empanada and the beef empanada as an appetizer. We got one of each that we split between myself and my husband. We could have ordered two each but we weren't sure of the size at the time. We ordered them to be baked rather than fried. They were delicious along with the chimichurri sauce. We preferred the beef, but the chicken was excellent too. We ordered the beef kebabs, which has a name on their menu that I can't remember at the moment along with their sweet yellow rice and veggies. What a presentation! You have to go look at the pictures. The kebab was hanging over the dish and we would slide off a chunk at a time as we ate. The yellow rice was slightly sweet and had raisins. My husband is a fussy eater, but he loved the rice! The meat was tender and cooked to perfection. We had to try the desserts because how often can you order the South African Trio of Desserts in a restaurant? The Milk Tart was slightly sweet and pleasant. The pudding (can't quite remember the name of it) was hard. They were out of the peppermint crisp so they offered us to sample a new Keylime pie they had. That was delicious! We were disappointed that the restaurant was not more busy because they have such a unique menu and the food was amazing. Will stop by there again on our way through the area. Warning: The Peri Peri Sauce is spicy!! read more

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The best lamb I have ever had. Great service. The owner usually comes out to visit you. Well decorated with plenty of wine choices. read more

Astor’s Table - Tri color special - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Katy, Texas

We had a wonderful experience at Astor's Table! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was beautiful, and the service was excellent. Everything we ordered was flavorful read more

Bad experience with crazy times between food. Food wasn't executed well for the price point.

Don't judge a restaurant by the outside! Judge it by their menu. Table for 2 and our baby for Mother's Day Brunch. $42 per person for a 3 course brunch, sign us up! $55 for premium experience, even better! But wait, there's more....... The exterior could definitely use some work. Host stand plopped outside. Inside felt a little crowded. Wine cellar-ish. Mother's Day, a bit chaotic for all restaurants. Took 10-15 minutes to be greeted after being sat. No big deal, I get it. Santiago was great. We did the mystery mimosa experience which was fun! We go to order our food and BOOM!! This is where they get you. It was all a lie. A very deceiving menu written in a way where you think you're going to get oxtails and jollof rice plus appetizer and dessert for $55 per person. Because that's a great price, not really a deal, just a great price. WRONG. Santiago had to clarify that it was $55 EXTRA ON TOP OF $42 PER PERSON. SO $97 PER PERSON FOR OXTAILS AND JOLLOF RICE, AN APP & DESSERT. RIDICULOUS! TOTALLY DISHONEST AND DECEIVING. Write it as $55 additional per person, so everyone knows what they're getting into before they reserve their table. Because Santiago admitted everyone he served that day was shocked at the additional cost. Not wanting to ruin my wife's FIRST Mother's Day, I brushed it off and still continued with the order. Appetizer: tequeño & empanada. Bland, came out cold and after our entrees came out. Entrees: Oxtail & Jollof rice. I loved it. Flavor was great. Just wish there was a lot more. For $97, you expect to have 6-8 large oxtails and a side of rice. What i got was 4 very tiny oxtails and a full plate of rice!! Peri peri chicken & jollof rice- flavor was nice and smoky. But again, for $97, you expect more than 2 avg size leg quarters and a full plate of rice. Dessert: They were out of key lime pie by noon. I saw the cheesecake, it was a thin plain slice, so we opted for their seis leches cake. It was not good. It was not soaked enough, very dry. The reason the score wasn't lower was because service was great, the entrees tasted great and they gave each mother a single rose and Mother's Day card which had a pin in it that said best mom ever. Which made my wife's day even that much better. Thank you Chef Casey. But I don't think I would visit again solely based on the deceiving menu and small portions that are not worth the additional cost. read more

Today I had the pleasure to have lunch during restaurant week. The service was very good, the atmosphere was beautiful, perfect for date , family dinning. The food was fresh, nice side portions and cook to perfection. I will be back to taste more of the menu. read more

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Thoughtful fresh food and great service! I had a delicious (and beautiful) salad, empanadas (YUM) and was treated to some tasty cheesecake! Chef is involved with guests - very welcoming - but won't share the dressing recipe! :) I sat inside but the outside area is very inviting. Only tip: the restrooms really need an update / refresh read more

Astor’s Table - Spinach salad with walnuts, blueberries, mango and a fantastic light and peppery dressing - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Katy, Texas

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After spending over $325, I can confidently say I will not be patronizing this establishment again. To start, we were not given a purse rack and had to ask for one. Not a huge issue on its own, as oversights happen. However, the biggest insult came from the owner. Years ago, around 2018, I frequented this restaurant often and even had several long conversations with him. During this visit, he greeted every surrounding table except ours -- six tables in total -- and very intentionally avoided acknowledging us altogether. What made it even more disappointing was that this happened on Mother's Day. Roses and cards were being handed out to mothers dining there, yet neither my mother nor I were acknowledged, despite us both being mothers. To add to the experience, when it came time to pack our food, we weren't even offered bags. Individually, these things may seem minor, but together they painted a very clear picture. I've noticed this shift in treatment during my last few visits, but this experience confirmed that I will officially write this place off. The food is okay -- neither terrible nor exceptional -- but even if it were truly five-star quality, I still wouldn't return. read more

The first thing I'm going to mention backwards is that the Chef came around to each table. The food was different and delicious. The wings were crispy and flavorful. The French toast was ok but would've been better had the batter been a little sweeter. The grits were creamy and hit the right place for my palate. The server Travis gave gear suggestions and was always there when needed. An excellent quality for a server. The decor was classy and fit the theme of the restaurant. read more

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The service was very quick and attentive from the moment we walked in. We chose to sit on the patio and I loved it! Even though it is so hot during the summer, it felt breezy under the patio and it was so nice to get fresh air. We ordered the african spicy fried chicken empanadas and one beef fried empanada. The fried chicken empanada was sooo good, the stuffing was flavorful and balanced nicely with the amount of crust. The crust itself was crispy and thin. I highly recommend these. I did not like the beef empanada as much because I felt like it was a little bit salty and there was less crust but it was still pretty good. read more

Astor’s Table - Beef empanada - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Katy, Texas

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I can't believe I have not left my review. This is the longest houston restaurant week menu I've ever seen! This place was packed to the max, the food presentation was amazing. I really love that one of the menu features which is an around the world theme, is presented with those country flags. I never seen anything like that before. Wasn't something that I ordered on this visit, but it definitely inspired me to return and explore the menu much more. Chef Casey is the BEST TO EVER DO IT. I admire his charismatic personality he makes time even when he's the most busy, this man makes time to introduce himself and greet each table. I never seen or felt so seen and valued, on going to a place on a whim. This makes me want to bring my entire family. Dining here feels like you're visiting your uncles home. It really feels like home. Oh yeah, and your girl STILL NEEDED SOME MILK with that heat that was delivered from that jollaf rice and fish I ordered. My table guest had the ox tails. I'm not an ox tail lady but trying theirs was magical... I'm talking tender, full of flavor, NO FAT, well not in the part I tasted. The gravy with the ox tails was nice and creamy just like you want it.... Not watery or to thick, it was perfection on the texture throughout. I look forward to returning here. Only flaw was the rice was a little under cooked for my guest and chef Casey repaired/replaced that with grace. I loved it here. read more

Astor’s Table - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Katy, Texas

I chose this location for the day of my birthday...and I am so glad that I did. My first time experience was so fun, light, and welcoming. Parking was a breeze as they have a lot with ample parking. No valet needed!!! Yay!!! They have an indoor, outdoor and covered outdoor seating options. The DJ arrived and provided a music playlist that was catered to his audience. I noticed other patrons from various ethnic backgrounds which is always a good sign and plus! A lot of families and single couples were enjoying brunch time. The owner/chef came around to make sure everyone was doing great....he obliged me with a birthday tres leche piece of cake! Strangers sang happy birthday to me...:) I chose the peri peri breakfast plate and really enjoyed my wings. A highlight was the mystery mimosas and after the first one, they are a penny each!!! I am adventurous and love mystery...hence my addiction to the A&E channel..,I digress;). Having mimosa after mimosa surprises was a win!! I thoroughly enjoyed my day and I am planning my return. Next time I would like to try a dinner option. read more

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My friend wanted a place that had multi brunch options, and chose this place. We both came here for the first time on a Saturday AM. The reviews looked pretty solid, so I was sold. We made a resy for 10:45am, but upon arrival, we really didn't need one. Place was quiet at that time. But my the time we left, the crowd came. I like the easy decor with black art on the walls, wine rack display, and nice indoor outdoor seating. Food- was solid. I had the Spicy chicken empanada, and 2 pancakes. My friend ordered the Shrimp and grits and this was great. She gave me a good portion to try, and I would definitely order this next time. She also got a biscuit on the side. She had to ask a few times for butter and jelly, but she eventually go it. Service - was pretty solid. I love that Chef Casey came out to the floor, and greeted each guest. He stopped at our table and chatted us up. He encouraged us to return back for dinner. He had a kind, welcoming spirit. They also have a bar in the back, for just drinks. There are wine racks everywhere, and I think a wine club? I wonder if they had a happy hour... If in the area, would definitely come back to support this black chef restaurant/businesses. read more

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Yesterday, my husband and I visited Astor's Table for the first time. We decided to try it based on the yelp reviews and extensive menu options. Ambiance: So the ambiance... is interesting. It's giving like "upscale, wine / piano bar" but at the same time "comfy & established Mom and Pop." That's the best way I can describe it. It's not a bad vibe but the decor does clash a little. You can tell that with the prices, black table cloths & cloth napkins the aspiration is fine dining but the decor and setup just slightly clash with that. Based on the reviews I just didn't gather that. Experience: We were promptly greeted by a hostess and sat down for lunch. Our server Jade was very friendly and knowledgeable. The Chef also came out & asked if we had any questions and made recommendations. (It was during lunch so there were only a few tables seated.) **Food: We ultimately ordered the oxtails, one with jollof rice and sweet plantains & the other with mac & cheese, (around $35 each.) Our meal was hot, fresh, and quick. I'm not a huge fan of oxtails, but my husband said this was his second favorite oxtails EVER. They were extremely tender, falling off the bone, well seasoned, great portion size, and the Mac n cheese was delicious. It wasn't baked and it wasn't extremely cheesy, which I loved & still very flavorful. 9/10. The only two things that we didn't like was that our water was served without ice and the jollof Rice just wasn't what we were used to. It was flavorful, spicy, and seasoned, but I don't know what kind of rice it was. It seemed to be some other sort of grain that was smaller and a little harder but it wasn't bad. It is a South African restaurant and I've never had South African Jollof Rice but it just wasn't our favorite. 7/10 on the rice. 9/10 on the sweet plantains & oxtails. Other than that, they have a very extensive menu, a beautiful outdoor patio for seating, the staff was very nice and the restaurant seemed to be very clean. They offer a full bar with a great mimosa deal and the Chef seems very involved. Closing Remarks: While I believe these other reviews are their honest experience, you can tell that the chef is extremely involved in his business. Meaning, if you have any issues, he seems extremely willing to accommodate. If we would've asked for ice, he would've given us ice. You can tell that he wants his business to thrive & to provide great service. I don't get that from many restaurants these days. So when you do try it, if there's something you don't like, I'd definitely speak to him. That's my two cents. *Overall 9/10. My husband says we'll be back! read more

Astor’s Table - Oxtails with Mac n cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Katy, Texas

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The food is always amazing, the atmosphere is great, and the staff is consistently friendly. Chef Casey always delivers excellent dishes and makes every visit memorable. read more

Astor’s Table - Rockefeller Oysters Braised Oxtails - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Katy, Texas

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We came here for HRW and it did not disappoint. There were 3 of us and we ordered different things so we had a variety of plates. The flavor of the beef empanada was probably one of the best I've had. My favorite entree was the Picanha plate. The beef was perfectly tender and flavorful however my cousin and sister swear the lamp chops were the star, there was no gamey flavor or aftertaste. It was clean, well cooked, and seasoned. Desserts were good, service was good and the portion sizes for everything was perfect. They had a variety of options on their regular menu so we're definitely coming back again. read more

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We had a fantastic dinner here during Houston Restaurant Week. The atmosphere was incredible, with live music, South African-themed decor, and a dog-friendly outdoor patio. We were pleasantly offered a choice of still or sparkling water, and the extensive wine list was impressive. Our server, Jada, provided excellent service, and it was a nice touch when Chef Casy visited our table; he seemed genuinely proud of the restaurant's offerings. We loved the South African mini bunny chow, which was a spicy beef curry in a unique hot dog-shaped bread, and the global veg platter, which featured a wonderfully textured arepa and empanada with a great dip. For our mains, the South African gugulethu espetada filet medallions and the flavorful, albeit slightly fatty, suya grilled beef were both standout dishes. The desserts were okay but could have been better; the seis leches was densely packed with milky sweetness, but the crème brûlée's sugar top wasn't as crispy as I would have liked. I was also disappointed that they were out of their South African peppermint crisp dessert, but that just gives us a reason to come back and try it next time. Parking is free and out front read more

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Went to Astor's Table for my birthday dinner and had a genuinely exceptional experience. The warmth and hospitality at this restaurant are a rare find. And the food is delicious too! If you're not sure what to try on the impressively diverse menu, the staff is great with recommendations. read more

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Decided to try South African Cuisine with a friend visiting TX and this place came up highly rated so we gave it a shot! First off the menu is EXTENSIVE so you might be needing to study a bit before you get there just to see what kind of vibe you're feeling! Which can backfire right, with so many options I was questioning just how good the quality would be but i was just tripping cause it would not disappoint. I went with a chicken and waffles combination (I know how could I with so many other options but hey when the crave calls it calls) and it was kickin, I mean it had a good heat to it and everything including the potatoes were very tasty! Friend went with a Mac & cheese oxtail and she raved it was delicious. We also split a table mountain sampler which came with a range of cured meats and other items specifically South African. Lemme say this was definitely the highlight of the meal to me. My friend and I are team peppadews cause them little guys were SO GOOD. Service was also amazing, we had a great waiter who was so patient with us and answered any questions we had! Now the only "downside" if you want to call it that is it's a little pricey. With the food quality and vast options available i understand why. I think if there's a time you want to spiff up the weekend brunch/lunch/dinner plans with the group or treat your partner to somewhere nice or even just try South African food this could be a great move! read more

Astor’s Table - Chicken and Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Katy, Texas

Had such a lovely time at this South African spot! We went for Houston restaurant week. I've always wanted to try jollof rice and fufu. Didn't get to try the fufu this time, but the beef gugulethu was amazing. It was definitely our favorite! The jollof was super spicy (the waitress even warned me!) and it was a bit much for me, but I wanted to try it. The chef came out to say hi, which was such a nice touch. For dessert, we had cheesecake and key lime pie. We were too full to eat them there, but they were just as delicious the next day! Can't wait to go back and try more. read more

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