I've been a couple times now and this will definitely be my go to for brunch. I like that they…read moreoffer an option where you can just sit at the table and order online. They've got a nice variety of options. I really like the brisket and eggs. The green salsa adds a nice zingy flavor. I get my eggs over easy and there's grits underneath. The chicken and biscuits is a good portions. The chicken is juicy. I wish there was a bit more gravy and the biscuit is a bit dense. Could use a side of fruit to lighten it up. Pancakes are solid. Definitely recommend.

Love the farm to table concept and coming for dinner during social hour (a little before 6pm) meant…read morereasonable prices. You can't go wrong with their beignets with coffee dipping sauce! The burger - very flavorful and well cooked, though I could probably do with just a smidge less butter on the bun and onions. Fries were crispy and well seasoned. Overall had a great experience here!

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.

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.

Aptly named The 401 after the zip code it sits in…read more Brave entry in the area beginning possible in 2019. This is what I would consider to be an upscale dining restaurant with a unique assortment of specialty dishes. Ordered hot honey chicken bites, Brussels sprouts as starters and they both were excellent. In fact everything was excellent. Greek salad, Sonoma chicken salad on wheat with orzo salad and the chicken skillet pot pie. All very good. Neat feel to the building and kept impeccably clean. Specialty cocktails, happy hours etc... Would expect to find this restaurant in the heart of First Colony or in premium dining downtown. So great to see upscale dining in Bellaire. Found prices to be very fair given quality. Wood fire pizza on site. Tons of options. Will definitely be back. Well done!

Great location in Bellaire with plenty of parking. The restaurant is large with indoor and outdoor…read moreseating as well as a bar area with 3 televisions. The Orchard Chicken & Apple Salad was delicious and made to order... the grilled chicken was steaming when it came out which was a nice touch. My friend ordered the Poblano Chicken entree which came with green beans and mashed potatoes & he really liked it. Our waitress was polite, and the place was very clean. I would recommend it for brunch, lunch or dinner.

I've been here for a birthday party and it was pretty decent…read more They have a full bar and kitchen. I had a few cocktails but didn't bowl. Food was decent. Standard bowling alley food. The service was okay. I did most of my transactions at the bar because I was with a larger party.

Annette B. I visited Palace Social on September 26th with a…read moregroup of ladies, and we had a wonderful time! From the food and drinks to the bowling, everything was great. The staff was very professional, friendly, and attentive to our needs. Anytime we needed anything, they were right there to assist us. The ambiance was beautiful and welcoming. There were several birthday celebrations taking place, which made the atmosphere lively and fun. Overall, it was an excellent experience, and all the ladies truly enjoyed themselves. I want to sincerely thank Palace Social for the wonderful hospitality they showed us. We had a fantastic time and look forward to visiting again!

Unassuming building and location, but the burgers and service are top notch. Fair prices…read more.. Really good American food. Recommend.

Indeed I recommend JLB if you've been very diligent about eating well and want to splurge on…read moresomething that is simply done right! I don't eat meat, but I NEEDED a grilled cheese and an order of onion rings just sounded like the right thing to do, so I did it. My oh my! What I got was the largest grilled cheese sandwich I've ever seen on what I think was brioche bread? It was very much the texture of a croissant and whoa....so tasty! The onion rings were very nice with thick sliced onions so the ratio of onion to batter was perfect. JLB obviously takes changing out the oil in their fryers seriously (as many places don't) because they were fresh and didn't taste like anything that had been deep-fried in the oil previously. This is a real issue for me. I don't want tortilla chips that smell and taste rancid, nor do I want churros that taste like tortilla chips that have been previously fried in the same rancid oil. I have an extremely sensitive olfactory sense, but it lends itself nicely to eating out at establishments that take the care and concern for cleanliness and their patrons. Speaking of cleanliness, JLB is spotless, although to the point the cleaning products smell overwhelm the entire small establishment. I immediately knew when I walked in that I couldn't eat there, but I'm sure glad I ordered to-go! My order was prepped and ready swiftly and too big to eat for just one person so I shared with my neighbor who is recovering from an injury. Literally, don't order a large onion rings if you don't have several people to share it with. Tee hee! Great Job JLB!

Stopped by George's Bistro for Houston Restaurant Weeks (HRW), and had a lovely little meal…read more I had been to this spot only once before (not during HRW). The HRW menu doesn't go too off-menu, which is nice for those who want to try a few things and know they can return to get that same dish. This particular HWR was a three course menu with choices for each. You could add on anything like wine, cocktails, etc as well (we had both) The service was good. We didn't have an overly chatty server, in fact I don't even remember interactions with the server, but I remember the food came out quickly, hot, and everything was correct (for a 4-top of varying three course meals) The meals were delicious. We all order a variety of things and were able to share The ambiance is cozy, modern, and still elegant. I will say it was August so it's hot outside in Texas, Georges has a beautiful but gigantic pizza oven in the back center of the visible kitchen. We were all warmer than we wanted to be, and were definitely sweating by the end of the meal. There's a covered patio with seating for the cooler days/nights. There is quite a bit of parking, but it's shared strip mall style parking Some tips: If you want a nightcap after dinner you can mosey (literally walk) next door to Marquis II. It's an almost five far feel with darts, billiards, and a fully stocked bar Don't forget to look at the HRW website in August to find menus categorized by cuisine style to see what fun and delicious meals you might want to enjoy. Remember, it's for a good cause and it's a great way to try local eats Cheers!!

I was looking for restaurants in the area that I hadn't tried yet and came across George's. I'd…read morenever even heard of it, but the menu looked good and the reviews were solid, so I figured it was worth a shot. It's located in Rice Village, and there was plenty of parking. The restaurant itself is cozy, and the entire staff seemed like one big family, which gave it a really welcoming feel. I went with my family, and we started with the calamari and tuna tartare. For my entrée, I ordered the pesto bucatini. If I'm being honest, the food just didn't do it for me. The calamari was simply fried with no noticeable seasoning or standout dipping sauce. The pesto bucatini was pretty underwhelming too. It was very heavy on the mint with just a hint of pistachio crumbs, and the pesto flavor I was hoping for never really came through. Pesto pasta is usually one of my favorite dishes, but this one honestly felt like a waste of carbs. The positives were definitely the service and the atmosphere. I just wish the food had lived up to everything else.

Omg this place is soo cute with really good food and service. Unfortunately we learned that this…read morelocation will be closing up shop on May 31st whomp whomp. I did the choose your own breakfast where you pick 4 items and make a plate. I ordered egg whites, a pancake, fruit and breakfast potatoes. Everything tasted great! Now I've concluded that nobody truly understands what eggs fried hard means but any rate. I also ordered my signature face an espresso martini it was great. Our waiter was awesome too. Overall a great experience.

As a whole, I admire what KP's is attempting to do with the community. They offer affordably priced…read morefood (#1), simple and tasty casual fare, and keep it relatively flexible for all folks (dates, families, group dining, etc.) by providing excellent service, and a consistent experience every time. Similarly to their more popular location in Memorial (#2), this outside of this Bellaire spot doesn't immediately tell the full story. The interior has an industrial vibe, with the high ceilings and overhead fixtures, but as converted into a solid dining space. The large tilted mirrors in the main area are reminiscent of the now defunct Helen's (#3) and makes for a fun (or perhaps distracting) visual. The spacious layout allows breathing room for all kinds of groups. Service has been good overall, and prompt throughout every visit. The American bistro inspired menu has a decent amount of variety that spans from brunch to a tasty weeknight dinner and a drink. Their starters have a variety of tasty bites that include the white truffle eggs, wicked wings, prosciutto-melon burrata, Mama Pauley's meatballs, and a very addicting chipotle pimento cheese dip. While I appreciate the vegan-friendly hippie chickpea croquettes, it needed just a bit more seasoning. Their bacon double cheeseburger has been deemed "insta-famous" and it certainly didn't disappoint. It's juicy, a little messy, but a lot delicious. It paired well with their large cut fries (consider upgrading to the truffle fries), but the house made chips are also a good light bite. Their salads are equally fabulous from their classic caesar to a hearty cobb salad. I wasn't as impressed with the crunchy Asian salad, but thought their faro salad was a thumbs up. Understandably, the priciest meals are some of their grilled and house specialty meals, such as a prime tenderloin filet ($42), Mediterranean roasted redfish ($36), twelve hour ribs ($29), and rosemary-lemon chicken ($29), all of which are solid. I feel the buttermilk chicken tender platter ($19) is really meant for children, but is great for any tender lover in the bunch. Their weekly "features" are a series of daily specials that range from prime rib nights on Wednesdays and ribeyes on Thursdays, and "kids eat free" specials + their happy hour give folks plenty of reason to check it out. ___________ ( #1) Especially during their seasonal deals which can sometimes include steep discounts. (#2) https://www.yelp.com/biz/kp-s-kitchen-houston (#3) https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/helen-greek-food-and-wine-houston?select=v-wcNZR-eaZFaKK8Txt6yQ

After becoming a household name in Dallas, Pie Tap expanded to Houston last year, finding a…read morebeautiful home in River Oaks / Highland Village area. While their expectations were sky high, they apparently were never met as the experiment fizzled in less than a year. On the surface, things looked excellent. The location was central and the venue was gorgeous. It was modern, spacious, clean, and buzzing with folks from all walks of life. The staff was young and ambitious, doing their best to keep things in line with excellent phone manners and were organized all around. The bathrooms were so clean that they ended up being my favorite part of their interior. The menu really embodied their "Pizza. Rotisserie. Bar." theme, which resulted in an extensive menu of food and drinks, with the semi-laughable solo choice of rotisserie, which was a half bird and a handful of sides at $19. Overall, the prices seemed reasonable by neighborhood standards, with the pizzas themselves all less than $20 and pastas were around the same. The kids menu had numerous sub-$10 items and free dough to keep youngins occupied. To be fair, the pizzas were not particularly memorable despite being extremely presentable. The staff would shower a blanket of cheese on the entrees, which made every dish look the part for quality food porn. Despite feeling a bit skimpy portion wise, the pastas fared far better than the pizza. The pappardelle bolognese was their priciest option but was also the weakest link flavor wise. The carbonara ($19) was tastier but was gobbled up faster than the rigatoni vodka ($20), which had the best presentation of the dishes. The cauliflower mash and broccolini were immediate passes (#1) and the wagyu smash burger ($16) was highly recommended but also highly underwhelming. Despite the mediocrity of several items, I still enjoyed what Pie Tap had to offer. While the space is now occupied by Anthony's New York italian (#2), I am hopeful that Pie Tap hasn't given up on the Houston market and will find themselves in another spot in town soon. ___________ (#1) No. Not again. (#2) Looks promising: https://www.yelp.com/biz/anthonys-new-york-italian-houston-2

Pie Tap provides great quality menu items that don't make you feel bloated and weighed down after…read morethe fact. They use high quality ingredients and the entrees are pretty consistent for the most part. I personally opt for the pepperoni and sausage pizza. The pasta bolognese is also quite good and the chicken meatballs are light and flavorful. Marcus or Brandon usually takes care of us. He provides top notch service while maintaining an inviting environment. I would recommend Pie Tab to anyone in the mood for a nice casual spot with top notch food at a fair value. Just note the parking is limited and while valet parking is available I was informed during my most recent visit the valet parking is no longer validated by the restaurant so expect to pay about $10 for parking. (I hope the restaurant owners will re-implement the validated parking in the future).

Mia's is great. But if you are more sensitive to high salt content, you may have issues. I know…read morethat I do. I have to request that they not salt the food. If the onion rings were less salty, they would be the best in Houston. Southern cooking. Comfort foods. Good recipes. Ambiance top notch. Fun place. But they kindly make a less salty batch for me when I request it. Much appreciated. Wondering how many people don't dine there because they don't know you can request less salty food?

Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5, you order and pay…read moreAmbiance: 4/5 This is typical American good, however, my grandson loves this place. You order and pay and have a seat. You get a buzzer when your food is ready. However, people will come by and check on the tables. My first time here, the place was clean. I will return.