We came on tapas/Tuesday. Everything was amazing. Over the top good. Between the two of us we had 4 tapas items and a dessert. Really really good. read more

Came to BT for dinner with some friends. Beautiful patio and restaurant on second floor in the Heights. Food is excellent and unique to Blue Tuba as there are great flavors I don't get anywhere else. Pierogi are Amazing and I really liked fried egg plant Also, their dessert cakes were excellent. I forgot to ask if they made them there, but I assumed they did because I haven't had a cake like it anywhere else. Beers, drinks and some interesting wines from eastern Europe. We will be back ! read more

Blue Tuba is easily one of Houston's best hidden gems -- the kind of place you almost want to keep secret, but it's too good not to share. From the moment you walk in, it feels charming and intimate, with a cozy European café atmosphere that somehow feels worlds away from the city while still being right at home in Houston. The restaurant is absolutely adorable -- warm, inviting, and thoughtfully designed -- but what truly makes Blue Tuba special is the food. The chef beautifully blends classic European flavors with influences from Czech, German, and Balkan traditions, creating dishes that feel both authentic and fresh. Every plate is rich with flavor, comforting without being heavy, and clearly crafted with passion and attention to detail. It's rare to find a place that delivers both a memorable dining experience and food that keeps you thinking about it long after you leave, but Blue Tuba does exactly that. Whether you're looking for a unique date-night spot or simply want to try something different from Houston's usual dining scene, this is a must-try restaurant -- and very likely to become one of your new favorites. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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 ! read more

Blue Tuba - Cute Texas overlay of a map of Europe . - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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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! read more

Blue Tuba - Ate every bit of food - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

Service was really nice. Got a bottle of wine. It was nice. And then the perogi for an appetizer. The Perogi was three small dumplings with more sour cream than there were dumplings. The dumplings were bland, in our opinion. Kinda pricey, in my opinion, for 3 small dumplings. The schnitzel was huge, but again, bland, and a little tough. The potatoe salad it came with was again, a little bland. I tried to order the sausages but didn't want the cabbage or sauerkraut. I asked if I could substitute fries and they said No. Ok. No worries. I understand. Got the Beef Stoganoff instead. It was bland in my opinion. And smaller portion than I expected. Not a lot of meat, more Spaetzle than meat. read more

Wanted to enjoy our experience here a bit more, but I do think this place has a lot of potential. We were here on a Tuesday evening and it was pretty dead, especially where we were seated inside (there were a few parties on the patio). Service was very hit and miss, had a couple of issues with forgotten food items/order not being heard and items 'not ordered'. All of the food we ordered was good, but nothing really stood out and some was even a bit bland. I did enjoy the variety of unique dishes you don't get at many other places around town. Pricing felt steep; entrees generally ran in the upper $20s to $30s each. Parking: private lot or street read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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

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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. read more

Blue Tuba - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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. read more

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Came here on a weekday for lunch. There is plenty of parking in the back, and the restaurant is on the 2nd floor. I found it to be incredibly cold, low 60s. Service was friendly, and I ordered the European sampler, which included Czech cauliflower fritters, Serbian Cevapcici, and Pierogi. All were excellent, and I highly recommend trying this out if it's your first time. Their house bread is ok, not super special. Ambiance is clean and casual. A rare gem of Eastern European food here, so will be back! read more

Blue Tuba - European sampler - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

Bottom line up-front: delicious European culinary delights served by an attentive and knowledgeable staff in a fun environment. My family is Hungarian and one thing I've missed in Houston since Covid has been a restaurant that serves good Hungarian food. Charivari was really good and their chef was excellent, but they didn't survive and there's been a lack of any really excellent Euro-based restaurants. Blue Tuba rights that wrong. I ordered the Moja Draha (a cherry slivovic drink) which was absolutely amazing and followed it with my lunch, a staple Hungarian dish called Chicken Paprikash (English spelling). I will always order that dish as a barometer of how good their ethnic food is, and it didn't disappoint. As a matter of fact, it thrilled. I'm very critical of this dish as it's a family favorite and I make it myself, but this is the first one outside of Hungary that matched my own. While the galuska (what Germans call spaetzle) was a little salty, I will forgive that. It was absolutely delicious. Did I mention the excellent service? The staff here is very attentive and friendly. read more

Blue Tuba - The Chicken Paprikash is as good as and quite possibly better than mine! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Friend and I came for Hh and enjoy a lovely dinner by the patio. Currently they are having Oktoberfest theme, so enjoyed some good German classics. Loved the pork schnitzel, periogis, pork/veal sausage, and the Russian stroganoff. Great weather for the patio right now. read more

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To enjoy more of Houston restaurant weeks, we stopped by Blue Tuba with our couple friends. There seems to be plentiful parking behind the restaurant, including on the street, which is a nice perk in the bustling Heights. Helpful tip: you enter from the rear near the parking lot. It's easy to miss and walk around to the front. There are sliding doors and then you make your way up a short flight of stairs to the restaurant. In terms of the quality of food, taste, presentation, and portion, I'd rate the night a 3.5/5. The polish taco with sausage was my starter, the goulash was my main course, and the lemon bar was my dessert. The taco was a bit messy and the tortilla was difficult to hold, but the flavor of the kielbasa sausage was good, and reminded me a bit of my grandmother's peppers and onions. The goulash was under seasoned, but the beef was tender and I had plenty leftover for lunch the next day. The lemon bar was just ok, but not really a wow factor. Our server was friendly but they took quite a long time to check in and it was a bit awkward when we were ready to pay. I did enjoy the ambiance of the dining room and thought the food was fine, but at the price point per diner ($39 approx for this particular menu.), I think there is some room for improvement. read more

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I randomly found out about this place just a few days ago and finally made a trip here last night. I ordered the Chicken Paprikash for the entree and also purchased two orders of their 3-Piece Pierogi appetizer togo. The entree was meaty, flavorful, mild in spices, starchy enough, buttery, oily and very delicious. The chicken was dark meat thankfully as well as so tender and juicy in every bite. It seemed like it was braised in how it was cooked. Very good chicken with a nicely aromatic sauce that seemed to have a great blend of onion, paprika, stock and more. It was kind of like an au ju in a way. The spaetzle was buttery, moist, soft and cooked thoroughly. Being part Polish myself, I haven't found luck finding any pierogi that aren't in the frozen section of a grocery store, which don't count imo. Pollonia was great when I had them years ago n closed recently. There was supposedly a place that sold pierogi out in the Clear Lake area that closed years ago too. This place even saved me from having to order an expensive pack using GoldBelly. They were very delicious, doughy, had a good amount of filling and a great, sweet oniony vibe all in one. The oil they cooked them in was very good and helped bring out the overall taste. The service from everyone I came across being my server / bartender possibly, busboy and managers / owners was very welcoming, hospitable, friendly and efficient. I plan to try either the Paella or Hungarian Goulash dishes next time and a dessert afterwards. read more

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I was excited to try this place after seeing lots of rave about it on social media. And a good way to kick off Houston Restaurant Weeks 2024! We came on a Thursday night with no reservation and were able to get seated right away. First of all, this restaurant is tucked away in an unassuming neighborhood area within the Heights. They have a huge parking lot with additional parking down the street, which is pretty rare for the area. You walk in through an automatic sliding door like in a grocery store and walk upstairs to get to the restaurant. The vibe is very cute. Beautifully decorated throughout. We were seated at a table and even though my friend faced the restaurant I faced the wall, they have a giant mirror on the wall so I could still people watch! We opted for the HRW dinner menu, which was $39 for an appetizer, entree, and dessert. For my appetizer, I got the moules frites aka mussels and fries, a Belgian staple. I hadn't had this in maybe a decade since going to La Frite in San Antonio. For my entree, I got the schnitzel. I haven't had schnitzel since being in Fredericksburg, so I was excited to get this. Schnitzel came out perfect: meat was pounded thin and tender to cut through. And there was just the right amount of breading that added the perfect crisp. It came with a side of sliced cucumbers and potato salad, which balanced the meat nicely since they were served chilled. And the portion was HUGE! I could only eat half and took the other half to-go. The regular menu states that the mushroom gravy is $4 extra, otherwise you only get the bare schnitzel with no sauce. The HRW menu online also stated this, but the HRW menu in the restaurant made no mention of the gravy option. When I asked our server, he mentioned it is included on the HRW portion, however when I got my food, there was no gravy. So I asked for it and it took them about 10 minutes to bring it out...I didn't want to wait for my meat to get cold, so I started eating, and the gravy finally came out when I was about 1/3 way through. A little inconsistency here, but not a major inconvenience. And for dessert, I got the tiramisu. Taste was on-par with other tiramisu's I've had. Texture was just right: moist and spongey. Presentation was beautiful - they dusted the plate and left an imprint of a fork, simple yet pretty. My friend ordered the creme brûlée for her dessert, but about 20 minutes after ordering, our server informed us that they were out of the creme brûlée. This was a little surprising since it was normal dinner time at 7pm, but perhaps they did not anticipate the demand for this dessert as part of HRW. For my drink, I got the old fashioned, my go-to, and my friend got the Strawberry Fields mocktail. It took a little while for the drinks to come out. My drink tasted a little watered down, which was a bit disappointing since I like OF's for the bourbon taste. They do promote on social media their happy hour from 5-10pm, but our server informed me that that's only for the bar and patio and not the dining room. As hinted above, service was a little spotty. While our server was attentive and checked on us and kept our waters filled, food did come out a little slow. The table next to us put in their order right before ours, but it seemed like their food came out way earlier than ours did. I might credit all of this, again, to it being the first night of HRW. But if you are doing the HRW menu, I would budget ~2 hours in your schedule. Overall this was a great spot, and definitely a nice addition to the Heights. Something very different that fuses together multiple European cuisines, which surprisingly is harder to find in Houston. I'd say this is a great deal for HRW. On the normal menu, the schnitzel is $32 and the moules frites is $18, so you definitely get the bang for your buck at $39 including a dessert. read more

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First the good stuff. The service was quite good. The ambience was pleasant. And the prices were reasonable. I would go there for a drink. And now for the bad thing: the food. Not terrible, but not good either. The food lacked proper execution. It honestly tasted like food prepared by people who did not know what it was supposed to taste like. Sauces on all three dishes were watery. All the dishes except the fries needed salt. It's a restaurant with potential but the owner needs to see and taste what is actually being prepared. read more

Super cute spot with some really fun food options! I had the chicken & waffles- which was 10/10 really yummy and cooked perfectly. My partner had the steak & egg, which he really enjoyed. We both had the G&T cocktail which was super refreshing and light. Their menu has some fun European dishes- which all sounded great. We will def be back to them! read more

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We wanted to support this new restaurant but the food was strange, bland and not fresh and also overpriced and the decor theme was not quite right. Not quite sure about the decor theme & table presentation... gourmet high end, casual dining or trendy cool? The staff are attentive but their clothing also off. Some are in jeans, others are in black uniforms and the hostess was wearing a tight busier dress like she was in a bar scene. read more

Let's start off with... The food was great! We both chose from the HRW two-course menu for brunch and what we had was very tasty. That's about all we can say on the positive side. Upon arrival we were asked if we had a reservation. We did not. There were several open tables and we were seated at one. It took a bit to be greeted and get water. We ordered some brunchy cocktails and those arrived. We decided to order from the HRW menu. My wife's choice for first course was no longer available. So, she chose a substitute. We wrapped up our order and began chatting. The restaurant seemed busy and had a good vibe. Patrons of different ages, families, dates, etc. 30 minutes later... We are still waiting for our first course to drop. Our waitress noticed the lack of food, made a brief apology and said it was coming. The hostess came by and asked us if we would like a another round of cocktails. Sure! But we'd like to change one of them. 10 minutes later (and still no food) the cocktails come out, but it was a repeat of our original order. We sent it back. Our waitress showed up a few moments later and says that she is told there is a problem. We explain the cocktail mix up, she goes off to take care of it, the right cocktails arrive, still no food. She offers another apology and something about being really backed up. Interestingly, folks who had arrived after us were already dining. Our first course arrives (staggered). Another 30 minutes before our main course arrives (staggered, as well). The salad was a bit wilted, but the rest of the food was very tasty. Sadly, good food is literally overwhelmed by inept service and execution. It looks like we were not the only ones to have experienced the restaurant in this way. Train the kitchen, train the wait staff, train the bar service. Be aware that you must SHINE during HRW. Else... Bad review. read more

Blue Tuba is a Euro‑Tex a win for the Heights! The Czech Margarita was a standout, a step above your average margarita. We went for Tapas Tuesday and we loved everything we got ( France Champions, Italian meatballs, and Serbian Ćevapčići) read more

Blue Tuba - Mon Chéri cocktail and a mango cocktail that were sweet but delicious - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

I came here for the first time hoping for authentic food. IT BLEW AWAY OUR EXPECTATIONS !! This place was so nice with big open windows, lots of bright light in the open dining area... and the FOOD uhhhh I'm drooling thinking about it again. We loved everything we put in our mouths. We had the appetizer flight with polish pierogi, serbian cevapi, and Czech cauliflower fritters. Then we split the Hungarian Chicken Paprikash and Norwegian Salmon...yall, all of it was so so so flavorful and amazing. Also, let me just add that they know how to cook spinach, like it was amazing. We will come back ALWAYS. plus, we came on a Saturday during brunch hours, and they had a great cocktail menu ONLY $8 (French 75, Mon Cheri, Czech margaritas, lemon cello spritz), great options, they didn't go light on the alcohol either, and super cheap. This is one of our new favorite places. read more

Blue Tuba - Brunch cocktail menu - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

We had been wanting to try this place but it's hard with a newborn so we got take out instead! We called and placed our order over the phone and the employee was very friendly. We ordered the Mac and cheese, the goulash, the mushroom fettuccine Alfredo, and the paprika chicken. The mushroom fettuccine Alfredo and the goulash were our favorites. Full of flavor and meats were tender. Our least favorite dish was the paprika chicken. There is it wasn't a lot of flavor to that dish and was bland. I wouldn't order that again but I recommend the mushroom fettuccine Alfredo and the goulash! Def would like to come back here and dine in in the near future! read more

We went for brunch on a recent Saturday. We were greeted upon arrival and were told we could sit anywhere we chose since it wasn't very busy. The weather was nice so we opted for the outside balcony. The service was prompt and friendly. I was eager to try the Hungarian dishes since I've eaten home made Hungarian foods as a child. I was very pleased overall and plan to be back to try more. read more

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Very nice and smells great! Lovely space upgrade from Harolds. The food is eclectic but excellent! read more

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After recently returning to Houston from a memorable trip through Vienna, Prague, Bratislava, and Budapest, my wife and I were eager to relive our European culinary adventures. We hoped The Blue Tuba would deliver that authentic experience, especially as we chose it for our Christmas Eve dinner. The restaurant's atmosphere was excellent, and the staff were genuinely friendly and welcoming. Our evening started off on a positive note with drinks and appetizers. However, as we waited for our main courses, my wife pointed out a sign reading "Euro-Tex," and I couldn't help but feel a sense of disappointment. Our salad arrived first, but it was chopped so finely that it barely resembled a Caesar salad. For my main course, I ordered the Beef Stroganoff. While the flavors were acceptable, the portion size was surprisingly small for the $32 price tag. The dish was also overwhelmed by canned mushrooms, which detracted from the fresh, authentic flavors I had enjoyed abroad. Although we initially considered returning to try other menu items, the underwhelming salad and stroganoff made me hesitant to spend another $30 on the Goulash. Unfortunately, the food simply did not capture the incredible cuisine we had experienced in Europe the week before. In summary, The Blue Tuba Euro-Tex might be a great spot for those who haven't dined in Budapest or Prague, looking for that authentic European taste, for me, however, it felt like another "-Tex" twist that missed the mark. The atmosphere was great, and our patio dinner made for a pleasant evening, but the food wasn't what I was hoping for. The Blue Tuba gets a 5 star rating because I am not slamming this delightful place. read more

Everything was perfect. I had chicken paprikas and last time I was there I had the veal schnitzel. Both excellent. Also the potato salad is to kill for. An interesting wine list of Eastern European selections. The Bulgarian red from Thrace was very palatable. I can't wait to go there again . Service is super and ambiance is musically enhanced with soft live music read more

Areas to improve: Service - remarkably slow Ambience and Decor - uninviting Food - though some of the dishes we tried were very tasty (potato salad and Hungarian Goulosh) others were too sweet (cucumber salad) or too dry (schnitzel) too over sauced and no texture (German and Polish tacos) or bland (Couscousotto). read more

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Delightful and delicious new restaurant in Harold's old spot (upstairs only). We have been twice now and everything was tasty and well thought out. The owners and staff were very welcoming and informative. The Slovak Mac & Cheese was fantastic and the Mussels were fresh, perfectly cooked, with crostinis to soak up the lovely wine sauce! The second trip we had Couscousotto and Hungarian Goulash, both yummy choices. This is a perfect spot for dinner before a show at Heights Theatre! read more

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The food and service were great! We really enjoyed our meal! Outstanding Czech food!

Nothing ruins a restaurant experience faster than a group of 4-5, 8 year-old girls running in and out of tables while their parents enjoy their quiet convo. That's the problem with some restaurants if you choose to eat before 9:00pm in the summer. Other than that, good restaurant weeks menu, and the food was good. Would I go again? No - because of the atmosphere. read more

Blue tuba is an affordable fun date night spot! We went on a Friday night and there was a singer and pianist! The drinks were amazing! My fiance got the smoke mirrors which is now one of his favorite drinks he has ever had. It had a mezcal flavor with a hint of pineapple and was not sweet. I had the Rosemary whiskey smash which was good too but not quite as special as the smoke mirrors Food wise, we started out with mac n cheese. It tasted homemade and was delicious. We split the pork schnitzel and coucousotto. I would highly recommend getting the mushroom sauce for the pork schnitzel. The dish was cooked perfectly but the mushroom sauce really elevated it. The couscousotto was our favorite of the night. The flavor was delicious, but there are a lot of textures going on in the dish (it has brisket, filet, shrimp with couscous). Overall, it is a great place to pop in for a casual date night! read more

Blue Tuba - Pork schnitzel - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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