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    Coarse by Chef Reginald Scott

    5.0 (15 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Brisket "Raymen" noodles
    Shericka P.

    I took my mom out to dinner today, and it turned into one of our best dining experiences together. The restaurant had such a warm, cozy atmosphere that immediately set the tone for a great evening. To make it even more special, Chef Reginald Scott came by our table to personally greet us. We started with the chicharrones, served with a ridiculously addictive spicy sauce that had us hooked from the first bite. For our shareable, we got the Houston tacos and the crispy smoked potatoes--both was mouth watering. My mom ordered the Spring Salmon, while I went with the "Raymon" brisket noodles, which were rich, savory, and unforgettable. We ended the night with their buttermilk bread pudding, and it was the perfect sweet finish. Every single dish was insanely delicious. I can't wait to come back!

    Left: crispy potatoes Right: cornbread
    Corey S.

    We came here for date night. I promise when you pull up don't confused, the sign is on the door and there's parking the front and back of the restaurant. My fiancee arrived before me and she was seated as Chef Reginald was explaining some of the menu. She had a big smile on her face so I know whatever he explained sounded great. He greeted me and comtinued to explain. All I can say is shoutout to Chef because I felt home. The explanations of food, the recommendations for pairings, and honestly we wanted to try a variety of things anyway but we wanted to try everything on the menu. It was so good. We started with the crispy potatoes and cornbread. The potatoes were perfect and the sauce was divine. The balance is sensational. The cornbread was moist and so flavorful. Topped with pecans, I was in heaven. Next we had the crispy chicken and houston tacos. Lets start with the chicken. Smoked fried chicken will now be forever etched in my brain. I'm not sure if I want any other type of fried chicken after. The jalapeno and light lemon pepper seasoning set the whole thing off. this dish realllllly let me know they understand balance and how to play off of flavors. Everyone has raved about the biscuits and lord knows this Louisiana boy loves a good biscuit. I needed 10 more please with some of that jam and butter. The houston tacos aren't your typical taco. A bao bun fried with brisket and topped with slaw. Now I'm not a cole slaw guy so I didn't taste that part, however I see the vision in how the flavors and textures would play together. The sauce given with the tacos is great as well. I couldve drenched them in that. The final piece here for dessert. The bread pudding. I can say this. Chef Darius, wrote a love letter to bread pudding and placed it beautifully on a plate. The crispy edges, soft inside, strawberry compote, sugar, spice and everything nice we are now brothers whether you like it or not. To anyone reading this. This is a fine dining restaurant that plenty of fine dining restaurants need to take notes from. Atmosphere, lighting, presentation, attentiveness, detail. It's all here. This is southern elevation. This isn't the genre of soul food, but there's so much soul in the food. If there were ever a way to have food make your spirit come alive, Chef Reginald Scott figured that out.

    Rashida G.

    I cant keep this short, theres too much to share. What a unique and lovely experience that started from the parking lot and carried all the way through the end of our dinner! When you arrive, you will feel like you belong. By the time you leave you will be wanting to hug the staff like they are your cousins. Before we even stepped foot inside, the staff was out front greeting us, wishing my friend a happy birthday, and the hostess even came out to help us take pictures. It's the type of environment that really makes your soul smile. Something I used to really love about being a foodie in Houston but haven't experienced in a long time. 1. Southern Caesar Salad: They do this with cabbage and a house-made dressing. It was refreshing, flavorful, and definitely enough for the three of us to share. 2.Cornbread Medallions: Served with whipped honey butter and pecans. These were just beautiful. The butter is whipped up so light and airy 3. Fried Green Tomatoes: These came with a catfish dip that was straight fire. ENTREES(Large shareables) 1. The Salmon: two of my friends got this and loved it. I usually don't do salmon skin no matter how crispy it is, but whatever they did here was delicious and very palatable. 2. 48-Hour Smoked Chicken:This was my order and they really went off the chain with it. The chicken is brined for 48 hours so it's incredibly juicy and smoky, with the skin fried to perfection. The Sides: It came with two biscuits and a house-made berry jam that was the perfect compliment to that savory biscuit. And that smoked pickled jalapeño? Wow. Never had that in my life The Heart of It I can't say enough good things about this place. This is the type of food that an old Southern chef or the "Big Mama" of the family... it would bring tears to my eyes to see how beautifully these dishes have been elevated to such elegance without losing the soul or the love. Even the way the menu is written..instead of "small plates and entrees " its called small shareable and large shareable. It encourages a dynamic of love and breaking bread with those you love. The chefs came out to share information about the dishes and the inspiration behind some of the unique twists. I live all the way in North Houston, but I will absolutely be back to share a meal handcrafted by people who obviously love every moment of what they do. Thank you, Coarse by the Smoke, for renewing my outlook on dining in Houston after all these years.

    Fried green tomatoes
    Casey C.

    Hey you. Yes, you. Are you hungry? Great. Then your first choice should be Coarse. My mom and I stopped by on a whim. She'd heard about a new spot on Instagram, and since we were in the area, we decided to go. It happened to be their soft opening, so there was a set menu. First off: this place is small, tucked away--a hidden gem between Northside and the Heights. We walked in and were seated immediately. Set menu, no alcohol yet (though they do have cork service). For $60: two appetizers, one entree, and dessert. My mom and I both love Caesar salad, so we each ordered one. Then I got the potatoes and she got the cornbread. That's when Reginald himself came over to greet us. And wow--what a wonderful person. Someone you can't help but root for. He told us he's been doing barbecue since COVID, and this restaurant is his attempt to get back to his roots. Let me just say, Reginald: PLEASE don't go back to barbecue. Because this was the best meal I've had in ages. When Reginald noticed we hadn't ordered the fried green tomatoes (the last option on the appetizer menu), he brought some out for us to try. Thank god he did. That bite was heaven. The best thing I've ever put in my mouth??? The potatoes were amazing. So was the cornbread. But the fried green tomatoes--GET THEM. ORDER THEM. EVEN IF YOU THINK YOU DON'T LIKE TOMATOES. TRUST ME. The Caesar salad was a star. Finely shaved cabbage, coated perfectly with Caesar, Parmesan, and pickled onion. Those pickled onions added the PERFECT level of acidity. Oh my god. That shaved cabbage was a delicious bite. Then the mains. I got the chicken, my mom the goat. OH MY GOD. The goat was rich and gamey, with a brightness to the stew--complex flavors but still comforting. And the chicken? SEASONED TO PERFECTION. They came with sauces that I FORGOT to put on the chicken because it was seasoned so well. Skin was crispy, flavored with cinnamon and other spices, and it just worked. They ran out of the bread pudding (we came a little late), so we didn't get to try it. But when I tell you this food was so good, I already know without tasting it that dessert was fire. I can't wait to come back and try it. I'm hoping Chef Reginald's career gets the attention it deserves. This man can COOK. He's bright, effusive--the whole staff was great, really. I'm looking forward to seeing how this restaurant settles after launch and once it finds its footing. Congratulations.

    Kristi H.

    Hey hey! Its new resturant alert time!! We visited the Coarse by Smoke off of Yale and it was wonderful. This is a small resturant so please make reservations. There is parking in the front and the back. Please do not let the outside fool you... just walk through the doors. We were greeted with a smile soon as we walked in and sat right away. It was evening time so they had the intimate setting going on with old school music in the background. It was grownish for sure. We had the black resturant week menu which was 4 courses for 60.00. The customer service was on 10000! Chef Reginald out of Memphis came to our table a few times taking pictures and just laughing it up with us.. we even talked him into extra biscuits! We got those potatoes on some sauce..they were EVERYTHANG. I don't eat tomatoes but the fried green tomatoes with the catfish dip on top was great. I can eat that dip alone. The cornbread was sweet..could have been a little moister..but it was good. The chicken was smoked then fried! It was soo good..but the biscuit stole the show. Whew lawd they were good! Dessert was bread pudding. I don't eat that either but i tasted it and it was good. ALL that to say..go support chef Reginald. He will not disappoint. Oh and its BYOB...!

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    A tribute to his southern heritage, the fried green tomatoes and catfish dip were my personal favorite bite.

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    Squable - Tater Tots

    Squable

    4.3(659 reviews)
    3.1 miThe Heights
    $$$

    Been here 3 times now and every time is amazing! They are creative with their combination of…read moreflavors and delicate enough to let each one shine without overpowering any others. Food: - Chicken liver pate: 10/10 SOOOO good! The bread that comes with it is amazing too. There is some sweet jam that is paired with it also. It doesn't overpower the main pate flavor, but I could probably do without the sweetness. - Pressed leeks: 10/10 I haven't had leeks too often in my life but this was really good! The sauce that they put it on pairs so well with it and really makes the dish. Must try even if you think you don't like leeks. - Venison tartare: my husband loves tartare and mustard so he loved this dish. I despise mustard and am lukewarm on tartare. The mustard taste was so strong. I hated this dish but I'm also not a good critic for it, so no rating from me. - Pappardelle: 7/10 Simple and classic. Not worth getting on your first visit but a nice dish on its own. - Butternut squash: 8/10 I can't remember much about this dish except that I enjoyed it :) - Pork collar Milanese: 9/10 Like a much better version of a schnitzel - Dumplings: 9/10 Just read the description on the menu and you know it's gonna be good. Ricotta? Brown butter? Yup amazing! Creamy, delicate, but not just a big mush that makes me want to gag. - Lamb ribs: 9/10 Nicely smoked, all around good balanced flavor - Wagyu bavette: 10/10 So good! Tender and juicy. But at this point in the meal, I'm usually pretty stuffed and the portion size is pretty decent. I would enjoy it even more if we didn't always order so many other small plates haha - Mushrooms: 9/10 Mushroom haters, please try this! You may change your mind! It changed my friend's mind that also doesn't like mushrooms. Service: - Always a good time. Checks in but not overbearing. Ambiance is slightly upscale but still relaxed. Doesn't feel uppity. - One time, we got free dessert. We were the last party in there so they probably just wanted to get rid of it. The cookie was so good! I've also been for brunch but have since forgotten what we've ordered. I just remember enjoying it a lot more than expected. Can't wait to go back again!

    Food is excellent. Outstanding biscuits, shrimp polenta, mocktails, and the Dutch baby was fun. We…read morehappened to get lucky and reserved the cute patio on one of the few perfect weather days in Houston. Why only three stars? Service was odd to say the least. To start, we were lightly scolded for ordering three food items from the menu--we ordered mocktails to start--and between the two of us we don't eat large portions. If you don't think we're ordering enough food, it'd be nice to be informed that the portions are small if you're concerned about us being unsatisfied. As our plates came out, they were served with a perfunctory description of what we ordered and nothing else was said before they rushed off to be somewhere else. We don't expect to be doted on, but the overall vibe was standoffish on a quiet morning. Given they prefer full orders up front for pacing purposes, and our server was enforcing cups on coasters, we thought it was odd that our plates weren't refreshed between courses. I don't mind reusing the jam and butter covered plate to eat my polenta, but it conflicted with what the restaurant is trying to project. Overall, food was good, service was weird. Likely won't be back because Agnes & Sherman is right down the street and is so much better.

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    Savoir - Shrimp and grits

    Savoir

    4.0(530 reviews)
    3.6 miThe Heights
    $$$

    It was a slow Sunday night and sometimes that can throw off a kitchen and or server. But with…read moreeveryone at the rodeo (so we figured) we had most of the place to ourselves. We had been here more than a year ago and it was so crowded. The prices are not sky high, but this is not an inexpensive restaurant. So we expect things to be very good or excellent. It was! The service was simply excellent, the food also excellent and it is such a beautiful place. I had the chicken and kept thinking that the dish might need salt. There was none on the table. But two bites in and I realized it was perfect and needed nothing. My wife ordered a Ramos Gin fizz. You cannot get those just anywhere, and like my Gin Martini it was perfect. It was our anniversary and they gave us some prosecco on the house and remembered it with happy anniversary wishes written on our dessert dish. Happily we will return.

    It's off Yale and 14th street and limited valet available so it's easier to get street parking…read more Pluses 1. Drinks are good 2. Brie appetizer is tasty 3. Omelet with racketeering and crawfish etouffee was tasty Areas to improve 1. We booked patio because we wanted to be outside - they had a large baby shower that took over the large room and patio. It looks like it had been planned in advance so it would have been nice to know that the patio was not available . 2. Coffee service - the cup is really small and our server spilled the coffee out of the cup several times. That is just unprofessional to me when the cup is then soaking in the dish with coffee outside the cup. Plus it wasn't refilled as often. 3. Dishes are hit or miss - his shrimp and grits seemed to be a small portion and just bland and blah. 4. Restrooms are really dark 5. Patio outside looks unappealing there are dead plants and lanky wax leaf which gives terrible allergies. Also they have fake plants and also live ones inside the restaurant, but the inside orchids were dried up and dead looking so not fresh or appealing either. I know it's under new management so it might be hit or miss.

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    Camaraderie - Celery root with apple and chili crisp and Yuzu

    Camaraderie

    4.2(45 reviews)
    3.9 miThe Heights

    Came in with a foodie friend last night and we did the à la carte menu and sat at the bar. The 3…read morecocktails we got were amazing! My favorite was the Lust for Life & Bugs Bunny. We had the nduda roll (think savory cinnamon roll), salt baked celery root, carrot cavatelli (adult Mac & cheese) made in house pasta, and veal osso buco! 10/10 would get all 3 again. I'll be dreaming of the next time I can come back for the cavatelli & veal. All dishes were very well balanced and not heavy at all. We had great conversation with our now favorite bartender Ash and he surprised us with a taste of the black sesame ice cream that was a perfect end to our night! Service was fantastic & food even better!

    It goes without saying that Camaraderie provides a great dining experience. Highly professional…read morestaff in a casual but elegant setting sets the tone for a great evening. The menu is simple and creative with seemingly well thought out dishes. My group went with the prix fixe menu. All of us opted for the extra $15.00 up charge for the caviar bite served atop a gougere. The caviar and crème fraiche were wonderful. The gougere however was hard and tasted somewhat stale. For me the star of the starters was the rotolo. Perfectly cooked pasta with a savory butternut squash filling. My entree was the cod "chowder". This is where the difference between a four and five star restaurant was really pronounced. The kitchen timing was way off and the meal didn't flow well. There was an extremely long gap between starters and entrees. When the entrees arrived, my dish was cold as well as the pain au lait. What was hot were the roasted potatoes and sunchoke. It was clear that most of the entrees were sitting around waiting for whatever station was responsible for the potatoes to be completed. In this case I would have rather enjoyed the bread hot and fresh and waited for the potatoes.

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    Jun - Green curry

    Jun

    4.1(231 reviews)
    3.1 miThe Heights

    Don't understand how you could give this place a bad review. It's phenomenal…read more We came for happy hour on a Saturday. Sat at the bar, I loved the bar! Super comfy and staff are friendly. Personally main dinning space looked dark so bar was ideal. We tried 4 different types of specialty cocktails, if you come at happy hour they are $3 off. These are craft cocktails, extremely extremely delicious. My favorites were the cocktail with beet and the cocktail with coconut and turmeric. Food was fantastic!! I loved how they served it in waves and not all at the same time. It felt more like a culinary experience. We had the cucumber salad which is a must. Followed by corn, which is good and totally unlike anything I've ever had before. Then the red fish which was sooooo good. Then the pork shoulder with coconut rice and together that was to die for. Plus the salt and vinegar potato's which I'd gladly have as a snack anytime. So so good!! Would come back honestly every week if I could!

    My fiance and I brought our mothers here to try the tasting menu for an early Mother's Day…read morecelebration. I was really excited to eat here, but ultimately my experience did not live up to the restaurant's reputation. The first two courses on the tasting menu were fantastic (highly recommend the gulf shrimp aguachile and fried head cheese), but every other dish afterwards either lacked textural variety or well rounded flavor. The tamale course was overly soft to the point of mushiness, the carrots course was overwhelmingly spicy for our whole table, and we all agreed that most of the other courses were too salty. Service was friendly, but the courses were rolled out with VERY inconsistent timings (ranging anywhere between 5 minutes to over 25 minutes of waiting in between finishing one course and receiving the next). Our waiter also forgot to bring us our boxed leftovers even after I had reminded him for it while paying for the check. The experience was somewhat worthwhile but I left the restaurant wishing I could have treated our mothers to a smoother experience. - Ambiance: 4/5 - Food: 2/5 - Service: 3/5

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    Field & Tides - Shrimp and grits. Unique in that the grits were done as small cakes.

    Field & Tides

    4.2(707 reviews)
    4.0 miThe Heights
    $$$

    I am mad I found field and tides when I'm on my way out of the city. It is so delicious and the…read morestaff is so friendly. The first time I can solo during a slower day and sat at the bar. You can tell the staff really cares about each other. I got the fried chicken piccata and pimento cheese fritters and one of the whiskey cocktails. And I mean to tell you I CLEANED MY PLATE. there was nothing left. Everything was so fresh and seasoned and delicious. A few weeks later I came on a Saturday night with friends and the service was a bit slower and table options were limited. We were still comfortable and just had a to wait a long time. We got our appetizers before our drinks. The crab toast wasn't my fave but I liked the pimento cheese fritters again. My friend and I both got the shrimp and grits dish and once again cleaned our plates. My other friend got the chicken picatta and loved it as well. I got a chicken to go.

    Amazing! We came…read morehere on a Monday night and wow! We sat in their private dining room which can accommodate 30 guests. Let's start with the service. It was perfect! Everyone was very attentive and we were able to hear from the Executive Chef/Owner! The food: -THE most amazing Pimento Cheese Fritters -Delicious Deviled Eggs with Pork Belly -Huckleberry Farm Beet Salad -Cavatelli Pasta with pork belly, goat cheese, chives and Caribbean pepper sauce (it was delicious but beware because it is VERY spicy) -Alabama Stack Cake which was an extreme delicious and moist chocolate cake Last but not least, free and convenient parking which is so hard to come across these days! I will definitely be back!

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    Coltivare - Local squash, basil pesto, smoked mozzarella, pine nuts, parm

    Coltivare

    3.9(1.3k reviews)
    4.6 miThe Heights
    $$

    I went to Coltivare with my girlfriends on a Saturday night, and I'm really glad we made a…read morereservation because the place was packed. The parking situation wasn't great -- mostly street parking, and it felt pretty hectic. The restaurant itself is quaint but small, so it gets crowded and loud inside. We had a patio reservation and were seated in the covered patio, which ended up being perfect since it was freezing outside and much quieter than the main dining room. For food and drinks, I ordered a nonalcoholic spritz, which was really refreshing. We shared a pizza that was pretty good, and I ordered the black pepper and parmesan spaghetti. It was okay -- not bad, but nothing too memorable. Overall, we enjoyed our food, and our waiter was very nice and attentive. I'd recommend trying it out and definitely making a reservation.

    We tried our first meal at Coltivare at their dinner service. Parking is located mainly streetside…read moreon White Oak. The interior is dimly lit and fairly packed. The service was... alright. Considering the casual upscale nature of the restaurant, we expected a bit more attention to the table in terms of checking in order additional dishes / drinks. The tables were also quite small and our table in particular was a bit uncomfortable to dine at. Food wise, we were impressed with everything but their pizza's. Their appetizers were solid, both pasta dishes were delicious, and flavor and portions were solid. Their pizza style is a thicker crust style and we weren't a fan of the duck pizza at all, and their pepperoni based pizza was fine. Not the biggest fan of their dough or crust. Their cavatelli was delicious!

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