We hit the jackpot!…read more I was hungry and looking for tasty food on our way home. I took a chance on The Greasy Spoon and what luck. This place is GREAT. We just went with the food that was ready to go. And even went back for an extra side--Mac n' cheese for my son. Whew! Lots of food, and it's all sooooo good! In addition to the mac n' cheese, we tried the chicken gumbo, chicken with sweet potatoes (they're sweet) and greens (so tasty!), chopped steak with green beans and mashed potatoes. I will most certainly be back!

So thankful for the vegetable plate option. It's really hard when you trying to eat right, but…read morereally want some soul food. But this piece of cornbread might take me out! The food is delicious and helped my mind and taste buds. Definitely will return. It's a casual environment and service was great. Fast, which one will appreciate when hungry. The greens have a bit of spice to them, as well as the cabbage. But the cabbage is a little sweet also, so a good balance to me.

Service was excellent…read more Ambiance--usual diner feel Food: Ox tails delicious--tad too spicy but I enjoyed every bite! Rice & gravy gummy with no seasoning! Cabbage was good--greens very spicy! Gave to my sister who rated 9 out of 10 would recommend. Cornbread was like hard day old bread and went into the trash! Bbq platter: BIL loved his plate! Said potato salad was meh but all else good! Hotlinks, ribs, and beans! Sister got fried chicken and added mac&cheese along with yams! Chicken was fresh but not seasoned much! Mac&cheese good for diner menu option, and yams were okay she said! Greasy spoon Mac is better IMO but Granny's oxtails the best I've had here in H-town! Although spicy/hot food is not my favorite I did enjoy them If the cornbread were softer & sweeter I think the rating would be 4! Would I go back? Hmm! Yea for the tails of course! I saw they have catfish & black eyed peas so I may try those next time as well! Overall 3.5 but can't do half stars By default I left it at 4

We came to Granny Dee's and my goodness, this food is made with love! I'm not originally from here…read morebut it tastes like my great-grandmother made it herself. So soulful, so delicious. Everything was seasoned to perfection! The service was also professional, a huge plus. From the moment you walk in, it gives a homey feeling/atmosphere. There's plenty of seating and it's pretty spacious. They also have a huge menu, everything sounds delicious. Anytime we're in the mood for soul food or some real homestyle-like cooking - we'll be at Granny Dee's for sure!

The food at Esther's was absolutely delicious! I honestly didn't realize how huge the portions were…read more-- you can literally share a meal. The restaurant itself was also very clean and well kept. However, the staff could definitely improve on friendliness. There was no welcome, no smiles, and the cashier looked upset the entire time. At one point an employee came up to her and they were both snapping at each other, which is not the best first impression for new customers. You guys are first point of contact when we come in, please improve this. Also... the tea?! Guys, this was some of the BEST tea ever! So how do you run out of tea?! I do want to give special recognition to the bus lady. She was extremely attentive, constantly on her feet making sure everyone was taken care of. She kept our waters filled, checked on us often, and overall gave amazing customer service. Even when she had to tell us there was no more tea, she was still so kind and helpful. Honestly, she's the reason we would come back. The front line staff... not so much. 3 stars for the server, line cashier but 5 stars go to Ms Lupe!

I recently tried Esther's. The ambiance was nice and the staff and service was good. Overall, the…read morefood was okay, with a few things that stood out more than others. We tried the hot honey chicken, baked chicken, rice, sweet potatoes, potato salad, greens, peach cobbler and mac & cheese. The turkey greens were good, and I enjoyed the mac & cheese as well. They also had a nice variety of other pork sides to choose from. The bake chicken was dry and bland for my taste, though. For our drinks, we mixed the strawberry Kool-Aid with lemonade. It was VERY sweet and had a bit of an aftertaste, so that wasn't really for me. Overall, nice atmosphere, good service and a decent meal. There were definitely 2 sides I enjoyed. The food didn't impress me enough to return.

This was my family's and my second time visiting this restaurant, and it did not disappoint either…read moretime! The portions are huge and the prices are very reasonable. I ordered the loco moco and it was absolutely delicious, packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. I live about an hour away and will definitely be making more trips out there to try more dishes. The service was amazing, and the servers were friendly, attentive, and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend this place and can't wait to come back!

The food was amazing. The service was amazing. The atmosphere was great. It took an hour to drive…read moreto the restaurant and I would do it again. The experience was well worth the drive. The bathroom was clean as well. I often visit the bathroom to determine if I should eat in a place. If the workers have to wash their hands in a dirty bathroom, it gives me pause if I want to eat there.

The first time we ate from this location the food was super salty. This time the salt level was…read morebetter. It still was borderline of being too much salt in the oxtail dish but it was tolerable. I ordered the chicken and waffles dish. It came with eggs (I added cheese) and grits. The chicken was seasoned and cooked well. I liked the flavor of the wings but was unhappy about having hairs to still pluck out of the wings. The waffle was an average waffle. The heat being trapped inside the to-go container made the powdered sugar turn into hard crystals. I wish they would have put the sugar in the side. Not too bad for a late night food craving.

My buddy and I are staying at Hilton University of Houston Hotel on the campus of U of H, today we…read moreUber eats and order the house special which was the oxtail, the 2nd order was the Smother Pork-chop. Both orders have included 3 sides dish's too a lot of FOOD. We also order the peach cobbler....Okey here's our rating 1. Low to 10 high 1. The Oxtails great taste score 8.75 2. Smother Pork-chop. score 8 3. Mashed potato. score 4 4. Mac & cheese. score 5.75 5. Steam cabbage. score 6 6. Rice and gravy. score 6 7. Sweet potatoes. score 7 8. Peach cobbler score neg -10 (They forgot our peach cobbler. What a bummer) Total cost of this meal was $62.99 Bottom line, you have to make the decision to go or not. the next time we are in Houston- go to the restaurants d don't order the meal with Uber eats.

If you want the world's best soul food, look no further. Whenever I'm craving something similar to…read moremy mama's cooking, I immediately head to this food truck. Better to place your order ahead of time to skip the line.

From the owner: Renee's Soulfood Kitchen is a Black owned and operated event food truck.read more

Kulture is hands down a hidden gem! Located near the convention center in downtown Houston, this…read moreBlack-owned restaurant features a full bar, comfortable seating, and plenty of tables. When I arrived, I was the only person there, which gave me the chance to learn more about the restaurant. I ordered the fried chicken with collard greens and mac and cheese and everything was delicious! Christina was one of the best servers I've ever had. She was friendly, attentive, and made a really good espresso martini. The food and service were so good that I had to return and try their brunch! Since the Astros were playing at home, Kulture also offered specials on appetizers and cocktails. Will I be back? Most definitely! The only thing missing was a live band. They were playing all the good R&B and 2000s hits, and I could honestly stay at Kulture all day grooving, eating, and sipping a few drinks!

Had a late lunch at Kulture on Friday around 2pm, and let me tell you -- they understood the…read moreassignment. My friend grabbed the Kulture Club Chicken, and I went for the Fried Catfish and Grits. Our waitress, Savannah (pretty sure that was her name), was a gem. She didn't just take our order; she guided us. She told my friend the club had goat cheese and broke down exactly why she probably wouldn't like it if she wasn't into blue cheese. Then she looked at me -- pescatarian, hungry -- and said, "Add the shrimp and get the crab sauce on top." Best decision I made all day. The plate didn't stand a chance. I would've taken an "after" photo, but I cleaned my plate. The staff were also super helpful with parking validation and making sure we were set. Inside, the vibe is casual but elevated -- stylish without trying too hard. I'm already planning my next visit.

I walked in and no one greeted me. The space was very hot, as if there were no air conditioning,…read moreand the workers were visibly sweating, hence the help-wanted sign posted in front of the establishment. The restaurant had a stale smell, and the oxtails were overpriced. I began to place an order but quickly changed my mind and left because the environment felt unsettling. I was concerned that I might get sick if I ordered food there. Additionally, the ceiling had visible spots that appeared to be moisture damage or possible mold, which is not a good look. Due to concerns about cleanliness and food safety, I would not recommend dining at this restaurant.

Been wanting to finally try this place my brother said is was in a class of its own…read more.. I have to admit it was really good but seem like the day i came was a off day greens was a little over salted or end of the batch... The oxtail over rice was a1....

Crawfish out of a food truck, but man are they good. A bit hesitant at first not going to lie but…read morein all honesty some of the best mud bugs I've had. Full of flavor and always decent size. A huge bonus for me was you can tell they are properly cleaned before cooking.

I love the food and the customer service is great. Great atmosphere and music for the family.read more

Listen! I know good soul food, and this spot here has "hit the spot!" But because it's Friday, it's…read moreCatfish Friday! So I quite naturally ordered the max. piece catfish (3 pc.) with fries and greens, and OMG! The flavor, the crispiness! Just like I fry it! Excellent customer service! Needless to say, this is now my "catfish spot" whenever I visit the area again. For dessert, I had the peach cobbler. Another hit! So balanced with flavor and sweetness! My family had the oxtails and blackened salmon. They are licking their fingers! Why is this place not rated a perfect 5?! You better believe they get 5 stars from me! Earned! (Sorry, I ate my fish and peach cobbler before I realized I didn't take a pic. And the presentation was magnificent on all plates!)