This place is an institution in the Creekside area but I had not tried it out. We went for a…read morebirthday dinner. This is a detailed review. TL:DR it is a solid choice for a special experience and a great steak. I would go again. We started off with a couple of mocktails: The Blood Orange Fizz and the mint virgin Old Fashioned. The Old Fashioned was a very tasty concoction--no alcohol burn of course but it captured the sharpness of an Old Fashioned and I really liked the mint. The Blood Orange Fizz was a mild disappointment--it had very little fizz and really needed it. Flavor was OK but not as good flat. We later got a bourbon flight, which was delivered by the bourbon sommelier and was quite fun. For starters we got a wedge salad, the Steakhouse Meatballs, and the Bacon Wrapped Scallops. The salad was fine, a standard garden salad with nice fresh ingredients. The meatballs were excellent--a steak and pork belly blend with a blueberry pepper sauce with onion strings. Great texture, lots of umami and good salt flavor. I absolutely want these next time. Same with the bacon wrapped scallops. They come on a bed of 3-cheese grits that were wonderfully creamy. The sauce has just a little heat. The scallops and bacon were cooked just right. Their seafood entrees are served over these grits, and though we didn't get any seafood I would try some next time for the grits. On to the mains: We had the Refuge Filet, the New York Strip, the Wood-fired Chicken, and the pork chop. The Refuge Filet was the highlight--the jalapeno, bacon and bleu cheese really complement the steak flavor. The steak was impeccably tender and done just right. The New York Strip was also very good. I am not a fan of this cut--when I cook it at home it's always tough. But their version is reasonably tender and has great flavor from the tallow butter they put on it. The steaks came with mashed potatoes that were pretty bland and ordinary. The wood-fired chicken was tender and had good flavor. It is marinated in lemon but we couldn't really taste it except in the bed of risotto. The risotto was quite good, nice and creamy. The pork chop was complicated. It had a tender uniform texture all the way through and nice flavor. I couldn't find any grain in it, almost like it was a fine grind. The sauce was ok, a bit one-note sweet for me. Different from and perhaps better than Perry's chop, but I think I would try something else next time. These dishes came with Apple-Bacon Brussels Sprouts and roasted carrots. The brussels sprouts were a disappointment. Might have known since it's misspelled on the menu. The brussels sprouts were barely cooked and quite tough, with too much of the bottom stem left on, adding to the bitterness. The roast carrots were fine. Since we had a birthday in the party we were treated to a special dessert. Birthday dessert at The Refuge has two major advantages--a nice tableside presentation of bread pudding flambe, and no annoying birthday song. Yay! Definitely tell them it's your birthday. The dessert is a banana bread pudding topped with ice cream. Rather uniform texture but good flavor and excellent with the ice cream. The ambiance is appropriately dark and sumptuous for a fancy steakhouse. The bathrooms are upscale, with available cloth towels. Service was fine but at a pretty relaxed pace, I definitely felt ready for the next course before it came. But we at times requested things from waiters other than the one waiting our table, and they responded immediately--good teamwork. This is not a bargain place, but we got out for under $100 apiece which I actually think is pretty good for an end-to-end meal. If you go to a steakhouse for steaks, you will do well at The Refuge.

We have wanted to check out this spot for some time now, so we stopped by on a Friday evening for…read moredinner and the live music. Upon arrival we noticed the live music was held on the outside patio that's shared with some other neighboring restaurants. We approached the hostess and requested to sit outside however she stated there were no open tables. I asked if we could be notified when a table opened and she stated yes. In the meantime we sat in the bar area. A gentleman approached us initially to take our drink order, then he switched with another waitress. The restaurant was really nice with dim lighting that sets the tone for an intimate date night. We ordered a wedge salad, crab cakes, steak, fries, and mac n cheese. Presentation of the food was really nice and overall the food was decent. We anticipated this steakhouse being comparable to a Perry's or Kirby's, however customer service and food quality did not meet the bar as we expected. There were a few tables that opened up outside however the hostess never informed us that we could move to the patio. That was disappointing as we mainly came for the music. But overall it was a decent experience.

C'est une tuerie! The souffles are truly to die for and I didn't expect Houston to have such a…read moregreat restaurant for souffles, much less Texas! I went with the prix fixe, starting with the half marshmallow soup, which was like a tomato soup with an amazingly delightful and light goat cheese souffles with a drizzle of pesto. Wow, what a start! I also indulged myself with a French Bubbles Flight, because why not? It's Sunday brunch and I've worked 6 days last week, so let's go! I went with the Truffle Infused Mushroom Souffle for my entree and I savored every bite (or scoop?). I'm going to be dreaming about this one and the seasonal Key Lime souffle for dinner? Shout out to my server Eric for recommending this one, because it's a winner! Not overly sweet, not too sour, letting the melty and fluffy souffle be the star of every bite with a bright fragrance of lime each time. Am I dead and in heaven? My favorite new French restaurant, and I'm counting the ones from NYC. Can't wait to come back, perhaps with a worthy date next time. J'adore ca!

We settled into the patio, wrapped in greenery with a soft overcast that sets the mood for the…read moreafternoon. We had a voucher for a complimentary dessert soufflé, but the savory option sounded too far tempting to pass up. So we gave in and ordered both! The Jambon & Gruyère Soufflé was the perfect balance of a custardy, airy, and fluffiness. The Strawberry Soufflé arrived looking stunning, the dramatic slow pour built the right amount of excitement, and the first bite was absolutely worth the wait. A cappuccino was essential to round out the sweetness of the dessert. While the lack of latte art was a bit letdown, it was still a great pairing. We truly enjoyed every moment with one more voucher waiting to redeem. We're excited to return during night time for a different experience.

This part of Tomball is adorable as a whole and Graze fits right into the local vibe. We came here…read morefor brunch before checking out the Saturday Farmers Market in the area. My Corned Beef Hash hit the spot. The rye bread and potatoes are the perfect accompaniment to the corned beef and, of course, the egg. The portion was generous, I brought my left overs home, re-heated it in a skillet and added an egg since I ate all of the eggs it was served with. It was just as tasty the second time. I also enjoyed the Corpse Reviver cocktail. They showcase their craft cocktails, but there are craft beer and wine offerings as well.

Nice little spot, especially to meet up with friends for lunch…read more Great location with parking in the public lot across the street. Very tastefully decorated. Greeted and seated immediately when we came in. Waitstaff was attentive without being overwhelming. Portions are not huge, so don't think you'll have to leave and unbuckle a notch on your belt (if you know what I mean). Food was delicious, though. The fried brussels sprouts (on the appetizer menu) were amazing! Dining companion had a salad that looked just right for lunch. A quaint restaurant with a varied menu and good service. What's not to like? And I love supporting local businesses!