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    Blue Tuba

    4.2 (91 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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    Dogs allowed
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    Zach H.

    Really cool upstairs restaurant, bar, and outdoor patio. I thought the European inspired decor made for a nice ambience. The food itself I felt was a little hit or miss given the prices - we enjoyed the escargot but it was very very buttery (not mad), other appetizers were solid too. For mains I got the Paella which was a good portion size but a little bland. I tried a few bites of the Beef Stroganoff and enjoyed that more. All the desserts - cheesecake, tiramisu, and pistachio cake were awesome. Cocktails were decent too, though when I ordered their G&T off their menu, they brought me a normal/plain Gin and Tonic - so make sure you're careful when you order!

    Tapas Tuesday - Serbian meat thing. Tender. Flavorful.
    Long T.

    Came here for Tapas Tuesday and we were pleasantly satisfied with our dishes. My personal favs included the schnitzel, the fried eggplant, the pierogi, the duck fat fries, the Serbian meat thingy, and the fried cauliflower. We had a group of 4 ppl and they happily modified most of the dishes to have at least 4 items each so we wouldn't have to figure out how to split certain dishes. Overall, two thumbs up.

    Live music by one of the owners (I think?)
    Jay F.

    An exploration of Eastern Europe flavors. I had dined here when they first opened and it was not good. So I've given them time to get the kitchen up to speed. And it has paid off as the food is good. A fellow diner at our table remarked that their Bloody Nary was excellent and that Blue Tuba makes their own mix. Cocktails are an important component of any dining experience here. Don't ignore the cocktails. Czech "margarita" with slivovicz. The photo shows a classic kolaç, made like back in the day, in the old country. Not that meat filled doughnut tiff at the doughnut shops around town. Here is a link to an article that I've written on "kolaches" in Texas. https://www.houstonfoodexplorers.com/2018/08/kolaches-where-to-find-best-authentic.html?m=1 Some constructive criticism. Nothing negative, just suggestions. Switch to Roma tomatoes as it is easier to find ripe and flavorful ones as opposed to semi ripe hothouse tomatoes, or, allow the tomatoes to go more redder, in the kitchen, before serving. Houston tap water can pick up that muddy, algae odor from Lake Houston. The tap water today smelled really bad. I know that it is safe to drink but I'd suggest patrons to just order a Topo when here, instead, and skip the tap water. Mac and cheese with a nice, Gouda smokiness. Here at Blue Tuba, they default to a pierogi recipe. With delicious sautéed onions. The Czech knedlik . Similar to a Polish pierogi. While pierogi are typically filled dumplings, the term "knedlíky" in Czech cuisine often refers to a variety of dumplings, including both filled and unfilled types. They are a staple side dish, especially the bread or potato dumplings that are served with sauce-heavy meat dishes. However, there are also sweet versions filled with fruit, plum jam, or other sweet fillings, which are more similar in form and function to a pierogi. One specific type of sweet Czech dumpling that is very similar to a pierogi is called ovocné knedlíky (fruit dumplings) or bramborové taštičky (potato pockets/dumplings). These are often made from potato dough and filled with things like plum jam or fresh fruit, then topped with ingredients like poppy seeds, sugar, and melted butter. Cevapcici and pork schnitzel.

    Ate every bit of food

    Got a recommendation to try this place from a local shop. We were the only people in for lunch...BUT service was amazing and cocktails above average. Food exceptionally tasty we order. Mac and Cheese and it was cheesy! Entrees- Beat Salad, Wurst Special - wow that cabbage. Then crispy Salmon and rice extremely tasty/ we will be back!

    Interior
    Jacob D.

    Novel concept here that has some issues with execution. Can be a little difficult to find the entrance if you're looking from the street side. You'll need to circle around back and then head up stairs. You're greeted by a fun Texas neon over a map of Europe. It's a fun touch, but the space seems to be confused between a very Pub-esque bar area and a more traditional dining space that has an awkwardly placed music stage. Menu isn't a big as it could be with the promise of trying a taste of Europe. Our waiter just wasn't as knowledgeable as we would've liked, not sure how familiar with the various cuisines offered he was. I think with this kinda of restaurant you want to be able to make some recommendations from a place of experience. The food was just disappointing in general. The fried items like fritters and schnitzel obviously are hard to mess up, but they lacked salt and flavor. The big offender was the "Spanish paella", not about the dish was paella. Small plate of electric yellow and wet rice. It's something I was more familiar with that made me think the things I wasn't familiar with were probably equally as unrepresentative. There was some potential here, maybe it was a bad lunch hour we came on, but this is a recommendation against. Blue 2-ba.

    Jason Z.

    We visited Blue Tuba for lunch service on a weekday. Located in the Heights, the entrance was actually quite out of the way and in the Torchy's parking lot. Dining is on the second floor; the interior felt a bit empty and casual. The menu looked like a mix of European / Eastern European cuisine. Our waiter did not help much with explaining the menu or going into the variety of different styles of dishes on the menu so we just went to order a bunch of different options. We tried a variety of appetizers; mussels/ fries (3/5), escargot (3/5), cauliflower fritters (3/5), and Serbian cevapici (2/5). Most of the dishes are a new dish to try; the appetizers tasted a bit pre-made / executed a bit below expectations. We also got the schnitzel (3/5), chicken paprikash (3/5), and Spanish paella (1/5) as main dishes to try family style. The large variety of different cuisines (Spanish, German, Polish, etc etc) seemed to take away from the taste and quality of the dishes from any particular cuisine. The dishes felt like a fairly shallow presentation of a common dish from each country. There is definitely appeal to this but it seemed to take away from the quality of any particular dish. The Spanish paella in particular was extremely bland, with a soggy rice texture, and what was clearly a reheated dish (rice was stuck in sticky clumps). Overall, we were glad to try out the various dishes but was a bit disappointed in the quality and flavors of most of the dishes that we tried.

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    Rachel M.

    Blue Tuba in Houston's Heights neighborhood offers a distinctive "Euro-Tex" dining experience, blending European culinary traditions with Texan flair in a vibrant setting. The restaurant features live music performances by Chef Vlado, a former European rock star, and has a rooftop deck with scenic views, creating an inviting atmosphere for guests. The menu showcases inventive dishes such as schnitzel tacos, Texas paella with brisket and mussels, and Slovak mac and cheese, reflecting a fusion of flavors from countries like Slovakia, Hungary, Germany, Greece, and Spain. Here were the highlights from our visit: Meatballs- great flavor and sweet with savory Perogi- just ok Muscles- good earthy flavors- would be great with a side of bread Bread and butter- came out after muscles but was delicious Paloma- tart with a great tajin rim Czech margarita- wow, strong, but so smooth!! Shnitzle- thin, crispy, and the mushroom gravy was fantastic Beef stroganoff- not the usual but still yummy. Tiramisu- fresh and yummy Czech kolochi- the pastry was too dense and they needed more filling We came with a large group for our monthly supper club and were not disappointed. The service was great and all of the staff were so friendly!

    Cute Texas  overlay of a map of Europe .
    Danielle O.

    Fabulous all around ! The Gnocchi were amazing . I added grilled chicken . The Mac and cheese was very rich but very good . Also tried a Taste of Europe , which had pirogi, fried cauliflower- freaking amazingly delicious and a ground meat sausage looking thing which I'd never had before and really blew me away (sorry can't remember the name ). Drinks fabulous, service too and I enjoyed the atmosphere, I thought it was cozy . I cannot wait to go back !

    Chris M.

    The food was great. Service was ok. Took an hour to get food. They need to hire more staff. Place has a cool vibe.

    Food is bland AF! Literally do not understand how this place has so many 5 star reviews. Been to Germany multiple times and schnitzel tasted so bland, was so thin, and not even close to what is even authentic. Literally had to season our own food, which, IMO should have been the chef's job. Platter was just cut up cucumbers and potato salad - terrible portion sizes all around. Shrimp scampi was mid at the very least, but once again, flavor was SO bland and it didn't even come out hot. That could be the least they can do, if not seasoning. Cherry on top was the stale wine. Was so excited to try Blue Tuba, but I am throughly disappointed.

    Jessica B.

    I want to preface this to say that I've spent a lot of time in eastern Germany, as my adoptive family is German. To start, we entered to find the hostess on her phone, and she immediately asked if we had a reservation (we did, but I was a tad bit put off by her greeting, or lack thereof). Our waiter wasn't much better, to be honest. So service was mediocre, and unfriendly. But that's not why we came. We ordered the appetizer sampler, a Schweinshaxe, and schnitzel. I was disappointed to find that the sampler came with French's mustard and a canned sauerkraut. The cauliflower fritters were undercooked and hard, and the pierogis were a frozen product-- dumpling stuffed with instant potatoes. I wish I could say that it stopped there, however. The schnitzel was the same, coming with room temp potato salad that tasted like it was from the Walmart deli, and the cucumber salad just tasted of cucumbers, cucumber juice, and canola oil. Neither of which are even close to the flavor profile of the actual dishes. The schnitzel itself was tough and the breading was wholly incorrect and reminded me of fish stick breading. The mushroom juice it came with was just that-- it tasted like mushrooms and water. No salt. No seasoning at all. The Schweinshaxe. *sigh* This is perhaps one of my favorite foods to order in a European restaurant. It was served over another round of instant mashed potatoes and packet gravy. More canned sauerkraut. The outside was gooey and soft, not crispy as a true Schweinshaxe is. The inside was again tough, I had to use a knife to cut it. For me, this was more than just my experience as a chef-- but the expectation came from my upbringing and family. And it was an epic let down. Our bill came out to $123, and we will never be back. I'm annoyed that I ruined date night by choosing this place, and my boyfriend's first experience with German food being this place. Do better. German food is not this bland or flavorless.

    Moules Frites
    Candy C.

    Service was good. Greeted as I walked in. Went on a week night seating was not an issue. Ordered the mussels and fries, the flavor was good but I had several mussels that were undercooked, fries were nice and crispy. The schnitzel was a good size, tender. I should have asked for mustard... it's just a preference. On a busy night the parking could be an issue.

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    Brandon D.

    Met up with some family members at Blue Tuba for Houston restaurant week brunch. My cousin had somewhere to go right after so they wanted a place close to their house. This is a European restaurant in the heights area. They have a plenty of parking space as well as rooftop seating. The brunch set comes with 2 courses, a starter and an entree. I got the Slovak mac and cheese (spaetzle) and the polish breakfast. The spaetzle was made with mini dumplings, four cheese, and bacon. The spaetzle was only good at first because it was hot but as you eat more and it cools off, it's actually pretty bland. The polish breakfast was a polish hash that includes roasted potatoes, onions, peppers, smoked kielbasa, as well as fried eggs and a side salad. The overall meal was just mediocre. It just felt like eating regular sausage and eggs that you could make at home. My aunt got the Hungarian goulash hash and said it was bland and the meat was dry. On top of that, we waited 45 mins for our food to come out after we ordered.

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    A friend brought me here to join in her favorite charcuterie board & wine. This place is very…read moreromantic with its dim lights and intimate ambiance. We sat at the bar and the server took our order. I got a sweet wine and we split a small board. I got the brie with prosciutto and she got cheddar with salami. They do charge extra for the prosciutto cut. The jam that comes on the board is her favorite and it's delicious. We chatted with each other and with some gentleman that said they were regulars there. It was a lovely evening. I will definitely return so that I can try their s'mores board.

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    I came here on a Wednesday evening for a group happy hour. I've heard great things about this place…read moreand it's very assuming, tucked within a shopping center in Spring Branch. The vibe inside is super cute with mood lighting and plenty of intimate seating spaced throughout. Parking in said shopping center is sparse. I'm not sure if parking is allowed at the neighboring businesses after hours, but I wanted to play it safe and ended up waiting about 15 minutes for someone to vacate their space. Our group had a couple of tables reserved and they had no problem having everyone pay on separate tabs. Service is offered both at the table and bar. Our waiter was attentive and had great recommendations for wine. When I was conflicted between two whites, he graciously brought me out both to taste and decide. I went with the Cacciabruco Malvasia/Trebbiano, which is a skin-contact white wine, so it had more of a reddish hue to it and almost looked like a rose in the dim lighting of the restaurant. I really liked this, as it was on the drier side and satisfied my palate more than the Gewürztraminer that I had also sampled. I didn't try the food but others in our party really liked the flatbreads they ordered. I do want to try these out next time because I know they will pair great with the wine! I'm glad I finally discovered this place! I'll definitely be back for happy hour and even a date night. With so many good places popping up in in Spring Branch, I'm sure this will become a regular spot for drinks before dinner

    I I patroned The Library recently, the date of the Artemis II launch actually and coincidentally. I…read morewas there for an intellectual after work space talk event on "What the Universe is Made Of." The ambience of The Library fits its name to a t. There are books abound, along the walls, in the bathroom, everywhere. I had a glass of Experience, a Californian Cabernet Sauvignon. It was a good pour, not too little or too much and the taste was deep, well balanced and smooth. Since the event took place around dinner time I also had a Fig and Speck flatbread. The fig, prosciutto and other toppings complimented each other well. The flatbread dough itself was ok but could've benefited from a little more flavor such as some garlic, butter and herbs. I also would've liked it a bit thinner so I could taste less of the bread and more of those delicious toppings. Don't get me wrong it was good and I ate all of it but these are small suggestions I'd recommend to bring it to perfection. I could see parking and seating being tricky. I was fortunate to snag a parking spot on the side of the building near the auto place and once inside I found a seat at a table with a lovely couple, another couple joined us soon after. Many of the guests who arrived later stood at first and then halfway through the event, made their way to the floor where they sat cross legged. All in all, The Library was a nice establishment and although a little out of my way, I'd return for another event or if I were in the area again.

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    4.7(32 reviews)
    1.5 miOak Forest/Garden Oaks

    Cozy wine spot with a great selections. They even offer wine flights and happy hours! There's a…read moreback patio that's great for large party, we had a decent group turnout and it still felt spacious. They even had TVs out showing sports. Inside's a bit small with a few tables and a bar, but the outdoor seating is the real charm when the weather's nice. The service was excellent, the wait staff came out to our big group outside multiple times and even brought out samples for us to try. There are small bites for order and the menu is simple yet descriptive, we got to sample some of the charcuterie as well, and it did pair well with some of the reds I've tried. Overall, friendly atmosphere, relaxing vibes, attentive wait staff, not much more you can wish for from a neighborhood wine bar.

    A friend and I went on a Friday evening and thought this place would be great to catch up and also…read moreunwind with some wine. It wasn't as crowded as we expected which was nice. I loved that they have a cozy patio out front, bar seating inside and then also a small patio out back as well. The wine prices were reasonable despite some of the food items being on the pricier side. It took quite a bit of time to get service initially but it didn't end up being too big of an issue. I ended up ordering the bold red flight and was very pleased - all three were great! I loved the introduction they did when bringing them over and they were also very friendly. I would definitely go back with a group of friends!

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    4.1(115 reviews)
    1.8 miThe Heights

    My friend and I had the opportunity to dine at Mutiny in the Heights on their final night. We were…read moreable to snag a last minute reservation on the patio. When my friend made the reservation, she received an email encouraging customers to visit the tasting room before or after dinner. We showed up an hour early to visit the tasting room, however the host had no idea what we were talking about. Turns out they weren't doing tastings. Luckily, we didn't have to wait to be seated. We initially had a table that was not near a heat lamp, however an employee came over and let us know that we could switch to a table near the heat lamp which was appreciated because it was chilly. Our server was Laura. She was nice and funny. They had $25 flight specials. I went with the Sayanara Flight which had white wines. I really enjoyed them and they weren't too sweet. My friend had an NA wine which she enjoyed. We ordered the Truffle Fries and Meatballs. Both dishes were tasty. I enjoyed the aioli that came with the fries. They had discounted wines for purchase. Not all bottles were 50% off, however the gentleman that we spoke to went ahead and gave me a 50% discount on both the rosé and pinot grigio that I purchased which was so appreciated! It seems like there are quite a few businesses around town that are closing. I'm sad to see Mutiny go, but I'm glad my friend and I got to dine in on their final night.

    "Closing time, you don't have to go home But you can't stay…read morehere." - Semisonic I have lived in the loop for 5 years now, and I'm sad to say that I finally tried Mutiny on their last day. I often pass by it going through a shortcut to I-45 and sometimes going home around the area. It's literally a 5-minute drive. I booked reservations Friday since I saw they opened up the 31st on Resy. It wasn't earlier in the week, but I knew it was the last day, and my friend and I really wanted to try. I'm glad we made reservations because they were at capacity (150 person capacity) and weren't taking any walk ins. We got there early cause Resy suggested checking out the Tasting Room before or after the reservation time. We got there about an hour earlier, and the host said he didn't know anything about that except that the Tasting Room area was used for events. Interesting. We were seated earlier on the patio on this freezing evening. At first, we were at a table that didn't have a heat lamp, but when one freed up, they were so nice to suggest that we move closer to the heat lamp since they saw us shivering. Lol. We were thankful for that. I wore fleece lined jeans and brought gloves and a beanie anyway having been in the below freezing winter in London. Laura was our server and was kind and funny. So was this other guy who checked in every now and then. He made light of their last day situation. The dining area is so beautiful inside. I love the limestone-looking interior and chandeliers. Reminds me of Fredericksburg or something. They had many large groups and a few small groups of friends or couples dining on this last day. Way to go out with a bang. A lot of the wines were selling out or already sold out around 7-8 pm. We tried the truffle fries and Sicilian meatballs with focaccia bread. I like the thick cut of the fries and the black garlic aioli. It reminded me of yuca fries. The Sicilian meatballs were a bit small, peppery and salty. I wish the marinara was a little more tart. The focaccia helped cut through the saltiness. I had 2 glasses of the NA Sauvignon blanc which was light and a little tart. They ran out of the NA red blend. My friend ordered Sayonara, one of their farewell flights which were aptly named for "goodbye". It was a great night on the patio but chilly. My friend purchased a rosé and a Pinot Grigio as part of their Last Sail wines. Actually, the Pinot Grigio wasn't part of the sale, and he was going to take off 20%, but he also made it 50% off. So nice!! I'm glad we got to try them on their last day. Bon voyage, Mutiny.

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    4.4(113 reviews)
    0.9 miThe Heights

    This is the best bar burger in Houston. Juicy meat, fresh tasting, well-seasoned. 10/10 no notes…read more Drinks were good but we stuck to beer/wine since we drove here. The burger was the highlight. Moody lighting and not too loud (unless someone brought their kids) so you can actually converse with your party. Will absolutely be back for the burger. Fries were great too. Highly recommend adding jalapeños to your burger, the up charge is worth it. They're fresh and actually spicy!!

    I came in on a Tuesday evening with my girl friend for their Steak Night special. I've driven by…read moreplenty of times and can't believe I haven't ate here yet. It's a nice lowkey neighborhood spot with a bar and outdoor seating as well. The ambiance was chill and casual which I am all for. They are pet friendly as I got to see some fur babies come in which is always nice. We started with some glasses of Cabernet and told our waiter we were celebrating my birthday. The food didn't take long to come out and was so darn good. It was probably one of the best steak nights I've had in a while. We had the ribeyes, mash potato, mac and cheese, green beans, and French fries. The steak was seasoned perfectly and grilled to the perfect temperature to my liking. We are still talking about it, I can't wait to come back and try their chimichurri sauce. We ended with the strawberry and Cinnamon Toast Crunch cheese cake. They weren't too sweet and just the right amount of richness. If they aren't on your list for steak night I definitely recommend!

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    The Post Beer and Wine Garden - Wine selection

    Wine selection

    The Post Beer and Wine Garden - Smashburgers

    Smashburgers

    The Post Beer and Wine Garden - Front entrance

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    Front entrance

    Barcelona Wine Bar - Empanadas

    Barcelona Wine Bar

    4.4(286 reviews)
    4.2 miMontrose

    Bayla is one of the best servers I've ever had. That's coming from someone who only cooks twice a…read moremonth, and thus frequently eats out. I spend ample time at high ends / Michelin star restaurants, and so I am familiar with all star service. Bayla really made our time special by going out of her way to make us feel comfortable and valued. She made it all seem effortless and at no point did she ever make us feel like a burden. Thank you for everything! The food and ambiance were also amazing! Truly a top notch restaurant experience.

    Barcelona is a cute wine bar (also serves sangria and cocktails, btw) serving Spanish and…read moreMediterranean tapas dishes. I joined friends for Sunday brunch, which was highly recommended. Our friend booked a reservation and was able to add a fourth person without any issues. It's on Westheimer where all the restaurants and shops are, so it's pretty busy. You can either park on the street or in the neighborhood behind. There's bar, small table and booth seating available. One of our friends who arrived early got to switch us to a booth since we'd have a few plates to share for the four of us. My friend and I shared the NA red sangria. I liked that there was a NA option for that, and you can choose either red or white. We ordered a pitcher since we were sharing. It was delicious and refreshing. I think I had about 3 wine glasses of it. Our group shared the red fish à la plancha, patatas bravas, spinach frittata, olive oil pancakes and bacon-wrapped dates. Some of the dishes were bigger than others. Tapas is meant to be small plates, and they were, but it's a little overpriced. For example, the red fish was $15.50 for maybe 2 oz of fish. The stack of olive oil pancakes were small and thin for $8.50. If you're sharing, it's not that much food. I was going to order another personal stack of olive oil pancakes because that cinnamon butter was so good! I decided not to after I let all of what we ordered and drank settle for a bit after. The valdeon whipped blue cheese under the bacon-wrapped dates didn't taste very good and seemed grainy to me. It was my least favorite. The standouts for me were the olive oil pancakes, spinach frittata that was actually loaded with more veggies and bell peppers and the patatas bravas which was piled with potatoes topped with mayo that melted down and looked almost like melted cheese on top. It's a fun place for friends to gather or a cute date spot. You may or may not be hungry after depending what you order. There are larger plates/entrees like paella and branzino to share.

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    Barcelona Wine Bar - Main dining room

    Main dining room

    Barcelona Wine Bar - Octopus

    Octopus

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