This place is so yummy, an absolute favorite go to for me!! I really love the atmosphere of sitting on the patio drinking some wine and catching up with friends. The food is absolute delicious! I tend to order the mac and cheese or the chicken wrap and both are fantastic! The portions are very generous and I almost always have left overs for the next day!! The wine is all so great and the staff is super helpful at recommending options. read more

Oh, how I love this location 100x more than the one on W. Alabama. So much more of a relaxed atmosphere and SPACIOUS! I really feel like I can sit back, relax, and enjoy my meal without dirty looks from hungry patrons trying to communicate with me to hurry-the-eff-up-I-need-a-place-to-sit-and-eat! Finding a spot to park here ain't that bad either. Now onto the food. I've visited this location several times and I'm still looking forward to exploring other items on the menu. -Spicy Fish Tacos: grilled or fried fish, green cabbage, micro greens, pico de gallo, herb aioli, queso fresco and spicy mango chipotle sauce on corn tortillas. I'm sure would be really, really good if they're weren't so spicy! And I mean extremely spicy! I know that I'm sensitive to spiciness but I've had two other people who I know love spicy food try it and think it was a bit too much. Try asking for the spicy mango chipotle sauce on the side so you can taste it and then drizzle on as much as you want. -Jenny Dipper Salad: grilled portobello mushrooms, asparagus, tomatoes and grilled red onions on a bed of baby spinach with 3 dressings on the side to dip your salad into, homemade blue cheese, sun dried tomato vinaigrette, and honey mustard. This salad is AMAZING. Getting a little bit of each of the vegetables on your fork and dipping it into one of the dressings (my fav. the sun dried tomato vinaigrette) is ridiculously tasty. -Grilled Chicken Sandwich: marinated grilled chicken breast, apple smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickle (that taste more like cucumber, which I actually like), onion, avocado, swiss cheese, and mango ranch dressing on a whole wheat bun. Instead of fries I had a side order of fruit salad. Om nom nom. Just plain good. -Grilled Fresh Natural Turkey Burger: baby spring mix, dijon mustard sauce and fresh mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, pickle and red onion on a whole wheat bun. BLAND, DRY, ACK. At one point I was dipping the burger into ketchup. The fries that came with this meal though were yum! -Wood-fired Quinoa Mac & Cheese: quinoa pasta with swiss, mozzarella, parmesan, sharp cheddar and fontina cheese and bread crumbs. This mac and cheese is described as being crispy baked. I saw nor tasted any crisp-ness in this dish. I also could've sworn I had some sort of diced onion, or more likely, diced shallot in the dish as well. Not bad, but definitely not something I'd order as a meal by itself. -Domino Cake: dark chocolate cake with alternating layers of white and dark chocolate mousse, iced with a dark chocolate ganache. Best thing everrrr. A must try. read more

The positive thing is that food is great! But the parking space is not easy to park because it is in the crowded plaza with other restaurants and retails. Parking is the big issue. read more

Place is okay. Great for vegetarians. A little bit pricey for what yhwyt offer. I had a ham and cheese sandwich last time which was okay. The lamb burger is good. The one on memorial is always packed at nights. Hard to find sitting sometimes. read more

I really wanted to love this place. We are all about local/organic food. Our first visit was amazing. We had the Cuban sandwich and the turkey meatball sandwich and both were delicious. We were so happy to finally find a place close by for date nights. Last night was our fourth visit and I will NOT be returning. I have noticed terrible inconsistency in their food. Half the times we have been it has been great and the other two times inedible. We left over half our food on our plates last night. I had what I thought was my tried and true Cuban and the pork in it tasted like a cross between freezer-burned and liquid smoke. It was tough and chewy and the whole thing tasted burnt. The fries were inexcusably soggy and flavorless. My husband had the Chef Bruce's sandwich. Now you would think that a sandwich with 14 ingredients would be flavorful. Think again. He described it as "bland and burned". His fries were just as greasy and soggy. Chef Bruce, you failed. I can no longer justify forking over $25 for a gamble. I have also noticed that every single visit the glasses are DISGUSTING. We're talking crusted food on nearly every one. This was not a one time deal its EVERY SINGLE VISIT. I just learned to head straight to the to go cups. Not that those are any better (isn't their message about being GREEN?!). They leave the straws out in the open unwrapped for anyone to grab with their hands. ICK! Is this even sanitary? Or up to health code? Honestly, if they are so bold the have both of these out in the open can you imagine what lies in the back? No thanks. There are too many other fantastic places in Houston to eat to waste my time coming here. read more

1st time. Birthday. Heard good reviews. Sat ordered in Patio. Grinded MOLDED pepper on food. Took plate 2 bartender he said "I can't leave register, take plate inside, ask to change." Waiter came back w/ another plate said, sorry about that & walked off. read more

bellagreen - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Melon salad screams summer!! Get blackened shrimp on it. Excellent place for Sunday night dinner.

2.75 Stars. The menu looks and sounds so much better than the food tastes! My girlfriend and I ordered 4 items off the menu, and all of them came out lukewarm and mediocre. The minestrone soup, honey glazed goat cheese and arugula salad, the super veggie tacos, and the hand cut fries were all just... Blah. It's like everything was kept in a fridge, microwaved, and served to us within a few minutes. Very disappointing! Every time I've been to Ruggles, I've left feeling similarly, and I guess I had forgotten because it's been a long time, but I won't be going back. Don't buy the hype, the healthy sounding terms on the menu, and the marketing. It's not worth it, in my opinion, and there's a pretty high chance you'll leave feeling like you didn't get quite what you paid for. read more

Ruggles is one of my all - time faves for casual dining and take out. Those looking for organic eats and some healthy fare should definitely test the menu. EVERYTHING is good!! My favorite, the Honey Fried Goat Cheese Salad is orgasmically sweet, salty, and nutty all at once. I've tried just about everything here and the food is always fresh...absolutely delish! I prefer the original W. Alabama location (which I frequent at least twice weekly...hint hint) because it's much cozier than it's brassy new City Center counterpart, but I won't gripe about the City Center atmosphere because the service is great and the food simple and delicious as always. read more

There weren't any servings here. After all the food aren't the best and would go there just for the white chocolate bread pudding .

Salad tasted good, but the capers tasted like they had rocks in them or something. Had to pick around them. Kind of expensive for what you get and every topping is over $1....for a salad. I'll come back but I'm definitely not ordering anything with capers in it. read more

Two words...Charoletes Web! super yummy desert..trust me! Also They have great pizzas, salads, and pretty much everything...great place to go for a nicer casusal meal, and the prices are good. Plus I love the service kiosk thingy on the table that tells the server where you are seated, and you can press a button to let them know you are ready for your desert...they had me at high tech casual :) read more

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The food was a little bit less than fair. The service was normal. The cashier that took my order was polite and helpful. So I ordered a lamb burger because I had one a couple of weeks ago at brick House tavern and it was good. This one was not very good. The burger was very bland, dry and it appears they were placed seasoning with just a lot of salt. Yes the burger was very salty. Got sweet potato fries they were prayer but a little bit soggy. I will give them a try again and order something different next time. I like the ambiance/ environment. read more

TRASH... I left a review b4 some time ago and so I decided to give this location a go once more....TRASH.. I experienced the same issue...small portion and a excuse to go with it...this location sucks and I wont be back... read more

Oh Ruggles Green. You frustrate me. The first time I came here, it was shortly after opening and the place was total chaos. The kitchen was backed-up and my dish came out 30-40 minutes after the rest of my companions got their food. I constantly had to go up to the counter to check on the status of my food and it was just a mad panic back there. The one saving grace was that the burger I got was delicious. I went back recently...obviously the novelty factor has vanished, so the place was much less crowded. They now have this fancy system to bring the orders to the table which I think was a direct response to how chaotic they were in the beginning. My girlfriend ordered a quinoa pasta with turkey meatballs and i ordered a pepperoni pizza. The pasta portion was so small. The pasta was good but the meatballs were on the dry side. My pizza was forgettable and the dough was a bit chewy. I think this is strike 2 for me! read more

I've been to Ruggles Green a couple of times now, and I always expect more than I get back. For a "healthy" option, it's not bad. I have yet to try the gluten free pastas, but they look pretty good. However, overall it's a bit pricy for an alright experience. I've tried two different pizzas. They sound good in theory, but the crust is a bit soggy and they are more greasy than I would expect from a place like this. My favorite dish was the calamari on special that night. The calamari was crispy and fresh and the sauce was good. The kale caesar was ok, not amazing (and not worth the price). And the pork sandwich was a bit dry and not very memorable. Overall, they have something to please a wide variety of people but a bit overrated. read more

We had lunch at the City center location. The food was just ok. The last time I had lunch at this location, it was very good but this time around something has changed. I ordered a salad with goat cheese --- nothing special will draw me back to it next time. read more

"OK" food and slow service. Noisy seating inside. Unorganized, messy, and careless. Sometimes gross bathrooms and generally clutter everywhere (around the soda fountain, the lazy susan condiment trays, etc). Overall a "Meh" for me, but when I think of it's fringe use-cases it earns an extra star. It checks the boxes for gluten-free, vegetarian, paleo, etc. There are better restaurants for each, but I guess Ruggles is decent because you can have it all here. Like so many ventures in life though, why do much with mediocraty when focus brings excellence. The organic thing is cool though, but if they were more thoughtful they'd have ketchup without HFCS and natural fountain drinks. Order at the counter and get a buzzer, standard counter-service place. A few teas to choose from, water and a fountain machine. EDIT: as Sam pointed out, they also had beer, wine, and bottled fizzy fun. The success of this chain bewilders me. Maybe if a spouse and I had conflicting dietary restrictions this place would make more sense. The food isn't exactly "wow" food; there's better food throughout this fine city. read more

Good service , great food presentation but the flavor was ok, not impressed. I like having the option of been indoors or outdoors facing the plaza . read more

bellagreen - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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A simple nice place to go for brunch! Food was good, healthy, lots of choices for drinks (except coffee- just regular and decaf), plenty of seating. I got the eggs Benedict and my friend got the chicken sandwich. Portions were great, especially for lunch. They use focaccia bread I think for the chicken sandwich, which is good but it's a pretty thick bread so it was a bit hard to eat. Overall, great food, great ambiance, and good service! read more

Order anything off the menu and you will be safe to enjoy a high-quality and delicious meal. That's why I love to dine here. Ruggles needs a drive-thru, and I'd be here everyday! This Ruggles' location has a COMPLETELY different vibe than the others in town. With that said, it is still very tasty, and I am glad to finally have one on the west part of town!! Oh, they don't have the lemonade here like they do at the Kirby location, and there are some additions to this menu as well. Appetizers: The Hummus is fabulous. I almost always order it even if I'm not super hungry because it is so goo. The Hempandas are also great. I've also ordered the Quinoa Mac N Cheese as an app to share! Entrees: Chicken Curry Salad, RG Blackened Shrimp, Spicy Shrimp Tacos, Beef burger, Veggie Nut burger (VERY different than any veggie burger I've ever had), turkey burger, turkey meatball panini, RG turkey Reuben, Veggie Sourdough Pa nini, Grilled chicken sandwich, and ANY of the pizzas are all brilliant! DESSERT: OMG the Pink velvet cake is my favorite, but I love strawberry. The white chocolate bread pudding is FANTASTIC, and there are several peanut butter dishes that are out of this world. The outside seating is very nice, the food runners are attentive, and in the hotter months there's a sno-cone stand outside! read more

From reading the mixed reviews, I was skeptical when a friend suggested this location for lunch. It was a gorgeous October day to be out and about, so I said why not...and I was glad that I came. The veggie pizza was amazing! Till this day I dream about the abundant amount of mozzarella. fresh sweet veggies and the crispy thin crust. It still tasted good the next day after it had been refrigerated. I was never a sweet tooth, but the white chocolate "bread pudding" was decadent. My only complaint was that the consistency was more similar to custard than bread pudding, which was a bit misleading. read more

While I am a regular at Ruggles Green, it is because of the patio and kid friendly citycentre Friday nights more so than the food itself. The food is ok...bland at times and certainly over priced. For my family of 3 to eat it is always $80. (That's two adult entrees, one child's meal and two beers) If you do not have kids I wouldn't dine here. It is over run with families and small children. read more

For a fast casual restaurant, Ruggles has some solid choices. I've only had the crab and shrimp quinoa pasta because it's just that good. I can get my carb fix while telling myself it's healthy (yeah - ancient grains) and try to convince myself that I'm balancing all the cream and cheese with the sprinkling of fresh veggies and avocado. They have daily specials in addition to their regular menu featuring all organic and locally sourced ingredients. You can definitely taste the freshness. Come early for lunch (before noon) to avoid the line. Patio seating is great for soaking up the sun and watching the little munchkins roll around the grassy area. read more

Located in such a cute city centre and provides a good amount of food options for vegans. I ordered the organic quinoa and pomegranate salad with grilled tofu and their supper veggies tacos. It was delicious and the portions are generous, which was great since I had skipped lunch. You order at the counter and find yourself a seat. Then they bring the food to your table in less than 5 minutes. I liked it so much, I had it again the next day with the same salad order. read more

I will give them 5 Stars for the food. The Vodka shrimp pasta was cooked perfectly! Shrimp was also cooked to perfection!! It was a light but well seasoned meal!! Also thank you so much for being nice to me! Also, the cashier had a super awesome shirt!! read more

How horribly disappointing. I ordered the veggie burger. It was very large (too big), but way overpriced. It tasted OK, but not for that price. I would rather have a bit more variety for a vegetarian option. Make a smaller burger, and offer more other sides to go with it. The place is rather crowded and noisy, due to the narrow seating area and tables too close together. Getting to and from the counter and tea refill area is annoying. read more

I give this place 1 star because the waiter literlly took my food when i stood up to get some water like i barely even ate any bro i'm really upset because i barely got to eat my macaroni and cheese like i'm so mad!!!!!!! read more

The restaurant has a focus on gluten free options which is great if you have celiac or non-celiac gluten sensitivity like myself. They even have a little certificate thing with your order to inform your meal was prepared without gluten but to still be aware of cross contamination just in case, which I think is a nice touch as it shows the length of care the restaurant takes in your orders preparation. I had not had a burger in years before coming here, but there gluten free burger is absolutely terrific. I can't recall other restaurants with the exception of Beck's Prime that can rival the caliber of this burger. But Beck's Prime does not offer gluten free options. Whenever I have come here with guests or heard other people commenting on the restaurant, its always been positive appraisal, as Bellagreen is just a nice place overall. The energy corridor location I feel has the best kitchen and nicest staff. Tip your servers well, they do a great job of keeping the place copacetic and running smoothly. I would sum Bellagreen up as having a very caring and professional atmosphere, with a variety of delicious culinary options. Highly Recommended, A++! read more

The atmosphere on the Tuesday night was different from my other experiences at Ruggles off West Alabama, which resembles a greenery and a good lunch spot. The one had an order/bar area and normal dining area. There were nice touches like tulip shaped lamps hanging over tables and original looking art. Mellow music was played by the guy in a corner. The manager went by every table asking guests how they were doing and the waiters were efficient. The Texas Goat Cheese Salad is the best. The Goat cheese is warm and covered with almonds. The dressing is sun dried tomato vinaigrette, the salad mix is of the Spring Mix variety, and it's topped with thin Granny Smith Apple slices. I've had the Honey Fried Goat Cheese Salad and it does not compare...too sweet tasting. I wouldn't recommend the Fish Tacos. It's coated with dry batter and spicy. The Pink Red Velvet cake comes with a plastic cup of vanilla ice cream (Breyer's), a chocolate lace, and a few pieces of fruit. The cake tastes like Good Humor Strawberry Shortcake ice cream. Carrot cake is delicious and classic, nothing to wow about, but good. read more

I enjoyed my lunch at Ruggles today. Had the veggie panini, which was fresh and yummy, and came with decent fries. The place is pretty nice, you go up and order and they bring the food to you-which works well for groups that need separate checks. The menu is creative and patio area is quite nice. If anyone is from the South Bay Area in California, the menu and atmosphere remind me of Sonoma Chicken Coop. read more

We recently enjoyed an impromptu lunch here, and were very pleased overall. Though the focus is on "green" (good luck defining that) and organic, the menu variety here should please anyone. My better half enjoyed a nice salad with grilled goat cheese, a nice choice on a warm Houston day. I tried the spicy chicken tacos, and they were the best I've had. The portion was very generous as well -- I'd argue possibly a little TOO generous. Would be a good item to split along with some fruit or veggies as a side. Excellent teas as well. Lots of outdoor seating for a leisurely lunch or dinner. We would definitely come back. read more

Food is good and this place is usually always busy. We ordered lunch then had some work to do so after sitting for awhile went to go get dessert. It took about 20 minutes to get dessert, I think they forgot about it. The ham and cheese panini is yummy and so are the sweet potato fries. I've tried the turkey burger as well and it is pretty good. When dessert finally came it was good, creme brûlée! read more

The healthy menu was what appealed to me and was why we decided to stop in. The line was out the door and they were extremely busy. They brought out our appetizer a minute before our meal not allowing time for us to really eat it. And unfortunately, my meal was completely wrong and we didn't have the time to wait around another 30 minutes for a replacement. read more

They have a lot of variety on their menu, which makes me want to come back to try. Today I had the veggie nut burger with a side of sweet potatoes. The burger was absolutely amazing especially dipped with siracha, that definitely gives it a nice kick. I've tried lots of veggie burgers and this was one of the best. Their sweet potato fries are to die for, perfectly seasoned too. This was my first time trying their dessert. The bread pudding was a little pricey or their desserts overall are up there. $6.99 for a slice of cake... I mean they look and sound unique though. The bread pudding was good, BUT not worth seven bucks. read more

Mmm...I'm still dreaming about the moist pink velvet cake that is flavored with white chocolate and strawberries and comes with a scoop of house made vanilla ice cream topped with a chocolate tuile. It is hands down one of my favorite cakes that I've had anywhere. The food here is fresh but on the pricey side. I've had the minestrone soup and wood-fired quinoa mac & cheese at this location. The soup wasn't what I was expected as it came with a clear both instead of the traditional red color from stewed tomatoes. The mac & cheese was a bit bland and could have benefited from the addition of garlic and more slivers of basil. Once I grounded up some fresh pepper, the flavor was immediately improved. The menu also described it as being crispy and topped with breadcrumbs but they were both lacking in the dish. My friends and I came here about 6:30 PM on a weeknight and we were surprised at how packed the restaurant was already though it may be because of the holiday season. While this CityCentre location is larger than the original in Upper Kirby, there were far too many tables and chairs crammed into the space. It was extremely difficult to navigate to the ordering counter and fountain drink area. I'm willing to return when the weather becomes nicer to take advantage of their prime outdoor seating. Great people watching spot. read more

I found this gem over 2 years ago and I'm so glad I did!! I've brought family and friends here who now love this place too. Brunch, lunch and dinner are all great. The scenery is a plus, there's a great space for kids to run and play. You can sit inside or outside, I usually always sit outside. I definitely recommend this place to people who want healthy but GOOD food. read more

Fresh and healthy food options. A casual atmosphere. The outdoor space makes for a great location to relax after dinner and let the kids run around. read more

I fear gluten-free. Nobody likes bland healthy food ! But to my surprise the food wasn't that horrible. The fish tacos could've come with regular tortillas, like flour tortillas, but it was that disgusting corn tortilla that breaks and tears as you try to pick it up. I had the "Jenny's dipping salad", which was a misnomer.. "Jenny's veggie plate with dipping sauces" would have been more accurate. It was basically a big plate of 5 veggies sectioned out (asparagus, portobello mushrm, onions, cooked roma tomatoes, and spinach) and 3 separate dressings on the side. It was aight. Basically a VEGGIE Plate, like i said. We sat outside under their umbrellas. After 7:30pm it actually got nice 'n cool. read more

This is one of my new favorites in CityCentre. Ruggles Green is one of Houston's first certified green restaurants-they recycle everything! I prefer it to Ruggles Café and Bakery in Rice Village, though not for dessert (I'll get to that in a second). You can taste the quality in the local produce and meat they use. Everything on your plate is organic, preservative free, and hormone free. You'll know exactly what is in your meal, and it will be healthy and delicious. I honestly have not tried a variety of dishes here, I usually just rotate between two because I love them so much. The buffalo burger really hits the spot if you're craving a burger without all the fat and grease. When I want more leafy greens, I order the Atlantic salmon salad, which is served with a very generous slab of fresh salmon and a refreshing mango ranch dressing. The desserts here have never really looked that appealing. They are seran-wrapped behind the front counter. Most of the popular desserts from Ruggles Café and Bakery can be found here for several dollars more. I have tried the much-loved pink velvet cake, and it's not as good as the red velvet from Ruggles Café and Bakery, mostly due to the consistency and taste of the cream cheese frosting. It probably will be a good option if you aren't looking for a very rich dessert. I like how they have a sink stationed right outside of the restroom, with a Dyson Airblade to dry your hands. read more