We went for a quick happy hour treat and it was Nice... the food was amazing and on point. The drinks perfectly crafted by the bartender who was also training someone new. Now for the cherry on top. We got to meet the owners who were just so nice and kind and truly represent the luxury and class just like thier restaurant. Can't wait for my next visit. read more

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Happy Galentines Dayyy! So this place was interesting. "French inspired" food with an upscale vibe. Very aesthetically pleasing, and they hit it out of the park with the decor. Let's get into the food... Some friends ordered the deviled eggs which were fishy, steak dishes in which the topping options weren't plentiful i.e butters, sauces etc. When we asked we were told "this isn't a steakhouse". Ummm ok, well it's on the menu, but ok whatever. Asked for certain temperatures, wasn't accommodated. Idk what that side of potato situation was, but you can just skip all of that. Ended up just ordering a crab and spinach dip dish, which was basically an appetizer, but it was decent. Just needed some...seasoning. So needless to say, they didn't really eat anything. I ordered a the crab omelet and pancakes, which was surprisingly the best thing on the menu. They had ton of jumbo lump crab and I was impressed, since most restaurants fall short here. Service was ok, since guy, but I had to countlessly ask for a napkin when we first got there, a glass for my mimosa and the actual mimosa itself. Did they need help today? I feel like this place missed a lot of marks. And I guess since we wasn't feeling it, we got offered some random dessert they also could've kept. Cocody was cool, but the experience and food was so off. It was cute though... read more

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We've had two great weekday experiences at Cocody, which makes this review a little bittersweet. On our lunch visit, everything hit the mark. I had the salmon tartine, Moi ordered the prime cheeseburger, and Brandon had the crab salad sandwich--all excellent. The ambiance is beautiful and very well thought out, and the service during lunch was top-tier. The chef even came to our table, which was a really nice touch. If you want great service, lunch during the week is the move. Unfortunately, Saturday brunch was a completely different story. Our waitress disappeared shortly after we sat down. We had to flag down another staff member just to order drinks and appetizers. Thankfully, Roger saved the day. He's actually the bartender but stepped in to help on the floor, and he was attentive, professional, and genuinely helpful when things were falling apart. The biggest issue: Brandon ordered the Chilean seabass and was instead served lobster pasta. By the time it was sorted out, I had already eaten, and he waited over 30 minutes for his correct dish--which never arrived. He eventually canceled the seabass altogether. Not exactly the brunch experience you hope for. It's disappointing because Cocody clearly can get it right--we've seen it firsthand during weekday visits. But brunch service needs serious improvement. That said, we'll be back--sitting at the bar with Roger, and only on Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday. He definitely earned our loyalty. read more

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Do not come here on a Saturday unless you have absolutely nothing to do for the rest of the day. The staff seemed overwhelmed and inattentive. Our drink order took over 30 minutes, and we eventually had to ask another waiter for help. Shout-out to Roger, though--he really saved the experience. He was attentive, helpful, and genuinely cared. Our actual server was nice, I guess, but seemed new and a bit lost. Food-wise, this visit was a miss. The crab au gratin was very bland, which was disappointing. The croissants, however, were amazing--easily the best thing we had. The sea bass I ordered never came, and I didn't want to wait even longer for another entrée. To their credit, the manager stepped in and comped us a lobster pasta, which was a solid recovery move. Overall, between the long waits and kitchen issues, it wasn't a great experience--but good management and Roger's service kept it from being a total loss. The manger tried his best to make it right but to many bad thing happened ! read more

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The reviews seemed very mixed. Yet, I had a wonderful experience. The staff was kind and attentive. I went for lunch so not super busy. Perfect timing really. The decor is so beautiful, definitely VIBES! It's very light food and I love that, very fresh, and colorful! read more

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Return visit for brunch! (Second review 3 star) First review;(Halloween birthday lunch, which went away when I post the second review 4.4 stars) I've been wanting to try the Cowboy Breakfast plate, that offers two small waffles, 3 eggs, two types of bacons and potatoes. Thors was my first time trying lamb bacon and it was fantastic! I did discover on this visit there no comp bread. All three of My eggs came out poached, when I requested them to be only one poached and the other over medium plus The correction happened but I wasn't clear if it was going to an additional charge (given previous experience and lack of communicated details) I wasn't clear sure to send two back. It was the lack of attentiveness on this visit versus the last visit. I ordered a OJ, (not listed in menu) price is $5 no refills. I didn't get a refill on my water either. And it was less busy than my last visit. And I had the same waiter as before. Which he is really nice. I still look forward to bringing my mom here to visit for her celebration year! Or before that. read more

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First time here for my best friend's birthday. The food was delicious and our server made the experience memorable. Come grab a glass of champagne and enjoy! read more

Cocody - Salmon - French Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I do not recommend this place. On their website and open table, the attire description says "Business Casual". In my opinion and with experience that can mean anything from jeans and a polo to casual slacks and a blouse. My boyfriend and I didn't even make it through the front doors of the restaurant before being told our tire was not acceptable. I was in slacks , Hermes sandals and a blouse, and he was in khaki slacks and a polo. It was 730 on a Saturday evening and the restaurant was empty and it is very telling as to why. Quite disappointing. read more

Stopped in for happy hour with the girls. The restaurant is beautiful from the patio , to the bar and dining area. We had a couple cocktails and some light bites. While the food was okay we weren't blown away. However do think I need to come back for brunch for sure and maybe dinner. The manager and bartenders were very welcoming and entertaining. read more

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Great brunch beautiful atmosphere and friendly staff. Free parking in garage, valet and also self park. Pluses 1) crab au gratin with big chunks of crab was delicious and good amount 2) shrimp and grits big and spicy shrimp with a nice kick 3) duck 4) eclair dessert pretty and sweet treat 5) chocolate dessert yummy 6) birthday treat with macaroon Areas to improve 1) just minor points, table didn't have knives and the server brought some to us 2) water filled our sparkling water with regular water before we could let him know - maybe use different color glass for staff to know ? 3) our food came all at on once spacing it out may have been better We had a delightful time and would be happy to return. They have a big patio outside too. Highly recommended for special occasions! read more

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I was invited to a birthday dinner here. It was my First time in this area. We were able to get parking in the parking right by the restaurant. As we entered we were pleasantly stunned with the beautiful decor. It's amazingly fancy and upscale, from the chandeliers and the assorted wines on the shelves to the wall lighting fixtures, real fancy! Our table was to the side with another group, very private. I can't tell you I remembered our servers because they didn't engage much with us other than taking the orders quickly and leaving. The drinks were amazing and the food was delicious. I had an allergy reaction to something that was on the cheese platter but maybe it was my fault because I didn't tell them I was allergic to honey even though we weren't asked, but hey! Got my meds and I enjoyed the night. There's also a cute area upstairs by the restroom to take pics. It's small and at the time it was only there or the stairs leading up were the only photo ops we saw. Overall a good evening. NB: when we got our invites we were told for a group reservation you're not allowed to pay separately. So we all had to zelle the person who booked and she was able to pay for the table. (This is Just for reference) read more

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This was my second time at this restaurant and I can't wait to come back. We had the 8 oz steak, lobster pasta, Atlantic cod, and scallops. GIRL. I was in heaven. The food is AMAZING. I drove 45 mins to get here and I'd do it any day. Joslyn, my server, was not only pleasant but extremely friendly and made me feel at home. She took care of us like family. Truly the best dining experience! Thank you Joslyn! read more

Cocody - French Near Me - Houston, Texas

So, walking in, the decor is absolutely stunning. Unfortunately, in recent months, you are not allowed to take pictures, so that does put a damper considering how pretty it is. But still come picture-ready. In terms of food, I came for dinner, and my steak and creamed spinach were delicious, although I would've appreciated a different sauce pairing or seasoning? The service was also just okay. Considering how nice it is, I would expect more. Overall, I think it is great for special events due to the vibe, but not necessarily the best if you're looking for a dinner with the best food. read more

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Came here for a friend's bday dinner. There was a group of 7 of us. The stairs are so pretty in here but they do not allow you to take photos there. Kind of sad about this! I ordered the lobster pasta and it was really good! Great portions! The sauce had amazing flavor and the presentation was really nice. Overall a pricey restaurant, would come back for a nice occasion! The installations on the ceiling were beautiful. Ambiance would be great for a girls night out, or date night. Parking is easy in the shopping center right in front. The only complaint I had was you had to pay the bill from your phone and the system they used made it really confusing to split/pay bill, and we had problems with that towards the end. read more

Cocody - Lobster pasta - French Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Traditional French restaurant with some western African flair in terms of the food. Parking is a bit tricky as you will have to pay for parking no matter where you park but it's worth it once you walk in and are greeted by luxurious boutique editorial dinning decor. The bar is a lit marble with a very French inspired layout. A U shape allowing maximum efficiency for the bar tenders. We were seated to the outside patio which was neatly decorated. They were doing a few tastings of tequila, vodka, gin and mezcal. We ordered almost every dish on the happy hour menu. My favorite being the shrimp bites, a wonderful yet slightly spicy curried sauced shrimp. Very delightful. For the drink I had the hibiscus lemon drop with Amara's as the liquor of choice, very smooth, fragrant and elevated the dishes served to us this evening. read more

Cocody - French Near Me - Houston, Texas

I dined here during HRW which was a while ago, but I'l do my best to jog down memory lane. We had a company dinner here and managed to book the private back room with a full view of the kitchen. Immediately, the vibes were off the charts!! The restaurant is beautiful, very pleasing to the eye. Even on a Monday, it was lively, and upbeat. I would say that it was almost too loud with all of the chatter going on inside, but once we made it to our room, and our server closed the glass doors... silence. The room was practically sound-proof which I thought was amazing. It certainly allowed us to enjoy our night with some privacy. It was also quite novel to be able to look over and see the flow of the back of the house. I no longer recall the individual dishes we had, but I do recalled that everything I ate, I loved. Nothing disspointed. Chef Lionel Debon would occasionally step out of the kitchen to check on us, see how we were liking the food, and describe to us the journey of a dish from scratch to finished product. He also invited us to step into the kitchen to get a closer look at the inner working of the kitchen. Last but not least, the service was impeccable. The gentleman taking care of us throughout the enight did so, so eloquently. He handled service with great care and organization, and held great conversation as well. 10/10. Bring your cute outfits, a big appetite, and your cameras! Highly reccomend! read more

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Amazing service. Food was superb! The decor is beautiful. Very intimate settings and you can actually hear everyone at your table...not overwhelming loud like most restaurants. read more

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amazing experience last night . we were a group of 12 girlfriends celebrating a birthday. We were accommodated in the wine room. servers were very friendly and attentive to our needs. the. food was amazing and they offered to take our pictures various times. thank you to ms Edith for being so welcoming . we will be back. merci Cocody !! read more

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Amazing experience, invited to the private room (thanks Riccardo S!), toured the kitchen before dinner. Chef is enthusiastic, seems happy with his suppliers, kitchen set up (no flames, all induction) from Cannes, down the road from where we spent some formative years. Each dish is well prepared, presented. Service is amazing - enjoyed the quality and attentiveness without folks hovering over us. (small note that the door to the private room squeaked whenever opened - needs oiling). Steaks, osso buco, fish dishes, drinks were all wonderful. Special dessert - housemade chocolate read more

Ambience 10/10 service 10/10 the food was delicious I wasn't to happy with my espresso martini. I did have the La Pois as a substitute loved it. The lamb was delicious the scallops melt in your mouth. For dessert the apple tartin not too sweet light pastry on the bottom I thoroughly enjoyed. Complimentary drink for my celebration read more

Cocody - La Pois - French Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I came here with my boyfriend for Christmas Eve dinner. The decor was beautiful and aesthetically pleasing. The foods plating was very pretty but the taste was just ok. For the price I felt like it was very underwhelming. I felt like the Seabass had no seasoning and I felt it would have been tastier seasoned. The asparagus and mushroom that came with the beef Wellington was tasty. read more

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I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to Cocody. The food was spectacular. Lobster deviled eggs were delicious and just the right flavor. I also had the eggs Benedict for brunch and the hollandaise was perfect which is not easy. Mimosas. Cappuccino. And excellent service. To top it off, the decor was spot on and luxe. Everything was terrific. Will be visiting again! Formidable!! read more

Cocody - Deviled eggs - French Near Me - Houston, Texas

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decor stunning service and food equates to I-Hop. We went there for Saturday brunch and very few people were there so you would think that the service would be good. Just to get a glass of tea took 30 minutes and I needed to remind the waiter twice. We will never go back. read more

ALWAYS a wonderful experience! The ENTIRE STAFF is so welcoming and hospitable. The food is tasteful and the drinks are well crafted ! Keep up the great service! I always look forward to my next visit. read more

Amazing brunch experience. The dining room is beautiful, bright, and airy. The details are pretty and delicate, making it perfect for a romantic date night, girls night out, or brunch. The food is delicious. We loved the shakshouka and crab au gratin. The croissant board was also great with housemade apple butter and berry compote/jam. Definitely get the fried potatoes! They're crispy on the outside with moist perfectly cooked layers inside. It's a higher end brunch price in my opinion but the food is high quality and the service makes it a great experience. read more

Cocody - Shakshouka - French Near Me - Houston, Texas

The parking lot is not big and the valet service is $10. There is parking on the side street and in the back of the building. This is a beautifully decorated restaurant. I came with my girlfriends to try Houston Restaurant Weeks. We all ordered off the HRW menu. For starter I had the beet and goat cheese salad. The beets were nicely thin sliced and the presentation was fancy. I loved this appetizer. The cheese and the yellow purée (not sure what it was) all complimented each other. Even the tossed greens in the side was good. Next, for my entree, I ordered the short rib ravioli. Hands down, the best short rib ravioli I have ever had! The sauce was delicious and I liked the mushrooms in the dish. I was happy. For my last course I chose the hazelnut chocolate pastry. It was similar to a chocolate mouse with a crunchy cookie type crust. It was nicely presented. I wanted more of the caramel sauce in that dish. The food was great! In regards to service, I would say it is really slow and the restaurant was not at max capacity. It took us at least 40 min to get our drinks and to start taking dinner orders. The waiter said he was waiting for everyone to receive their drinks before he came to ask us what we wanted to order. That is unnecessary. We were hungry and that made it longer for us to start eating. The bar was also slow to remake my friend's drink. read more

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The service was so good and the food was not only good but so beautifully presented. Very tasty, very aesthetic. read more

Cocody - The Chorizo Lolly - French Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place is BOUJEE. Fancy birthdays, date nights, elegant and elevated eating as marketed. The decor, bar and seating is deliberately designed. I came with a party of 12, and the docking 1 star because the food didn't come out for honestly almost an hour. Drinks were good but nothing to write home About. Food was elegantly placed and cooked, flavors were mild. Yummy and I understand my prices for the environment and elegance of food. Avg: 40+ per entree, and drinks were $15+. Valet parking available for $10, but limited pay to park around the area! read more

Cocody - French Near Me - Houston, Texas

Beautiful decor and ambiance! Our waiter Marco was fabulous! The manager Greggory (with 3 gs ) was so funny and went above and beyond to ensure we had a wonderful time and experience! The drinks were on point and the food was delicious! As you can see from the pics...presentation is everything! read more

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Cocody, this restaurant was nothing short of amazing. Representing its French authenticity everything was superb. Prawns were huge and tasty along with the mushroom ravioli. Scallops were my ultimate favorite cooked to perfection! Experience was great and service was fast. A great girls dinner or date night, celebrate anything. Valet parking or street parking available. read more

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Firstly, then menu sounds amazing and something I would love.... BUT, the service is awful. We ordered appetizers and waited just over 45 minutes and they still hadn't come out. The entire restaurant was pretty empty too, so this wasn't an issue of "too busy". We asked for a wine list and 20 minutes later still haven't ordered wine or had anyone come to check on us. We ended up just paying for the cocktails and leaving. We went across the street to Brasserie 19 and suggest you just save yourself the trouble and go there instead. read more

This is a gorgeous restaurant. The service is relatively attentive and quick, though not outstanding. We were sat at a table then asked to move because someone else was to sit where we were sat. It was strange but we were accommodated in a more private booth so we didn't mind much. The food was good but not exactly memorable. The presentation is of course lovely, but the flavors and experience were mediocre. I'd go back for the ambiance and wines, but wouldn't really expect an outstanding meal, especially considering the price point. read more

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Heads up, valet parking is $10. Good luck finding self-parking in this shopping/dining center. For you non-River Oaks bourgeoisie, park across the street in the garage by Barnes & Noble and walk over. It's free-99. For context, my wife and I dined here for our 6th wedding anniversary. We cited in our reservation we would like a seat away from the foot traffic. Instead, we were seated in a cramped half booth facing another couple. We sat side-shoulder to side-shoulder, weird set up. We made it work because we're troopers. Started off with the New Old Fashioned and a glass of the GL Pinot Grigio Kettemeir Alto Adige aka cheap Pinot Grigio. We're not fancy like that. The New Old Fashioned was definitely worth it. Very strong. The presentation with the smoke was a nice touch. For appetizers, we tried the Lolly's Duck Breast which in simplest terms are one-biters served on a toothpick. They were devoured. Simply delicious, but the orange flavor was a bit overpowering. Next up were the Crispy Cocody Potatoes. It's like a cubed shaped elevated French fry. Worth the try, served with ketchup. Lastly, the Scallops. They were seared perfectly and accompanied by an avocado style crème that was delicious, but my only issue was the scallops were the size of a quarter. You can down it in one bite! For entrees we got the Brochette Prawns ($27) which were served with stuffed ravioli, Bok Choy and a hoisin based sauce. The prawns were flavorful and the ravioli was a nice complement, but nothing amazing. We also tried the Red Snapper ($41) which my wife claimed was delicious. It was served with a curry sauce that was nice and aromatic. Only issues with the entrees was the serving size compared to the price. Aside from that, very tasty. Lastly, we finished dinner with dessert, the Craquelin Eclair. The eclair itself was a bit stale. There was no crispiness or flakiness. The cream was solid but I detected no bourbon as per the description, so the dessert did not meet expectations. Of course we had to try the Espresso Martini which was equally strong to espresso-y. Our waitress asked in the beginning of our dinner what we were celebrating and aside from congratulating us, she or the staff didn't do anything that night to make our dinner experience memorable. Aside from providing good service, which is expected from this upscale establishment, the making you feel special factor was not there. We doubt we'll be back due to the reasons described and frankly, I was still hungry at the end of the meal! If I spend upwards of $200 dining in, I better have leftovers or waddle out of my seat. Not the case here. Not being a hater, just calling it as I ate it. read more

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I'll start out with the good! The butternut soup and potato's were ! Definitely would get them again, 10 out of 10! The place was beautiful, too. We came here for brunch, but I could see it being a wonderful day night spot. Our server was nice.. just not too attentive. Now the bad.. Orange juice and espresso martini took over 20 minutes to get out. We received our soup and a couple of other things BEFORE that came out. We had to flag down our server a couple times for water and asked for our drinks a couple of times, too. That's a pet peeve for me. I don't want to have to guess and find our server. "Sorry, our bar is backed up." Ok, but nobody is even sitting at the bar. Get staffed up. It takes no time to bring orange juice out... have you had a toddler who's thirsty and upset because they don't have their juice? It's not fun. I'm here to enjoy myself. People made us food and you're saying, "yeah sorry, can't pour juice." It takes SECONDS to pour orange juice and I'm not trying to hear excuses like that. Just pour the juice! The other thing that I didn't like, and maybe this is just me, is when the food comes out randomly. An entree shouldn't come out before a starter. By the time my friends received their food, I was completely done eating. I typically would wait until everyone gets their food, but case in point, no one knew when we'd get anything. The fact that it took so long to get everything, having to flag down our server multiple times, not getting drinks we ordered ordered in the beginning until after we received our food... all of this makes me believe that they forgot, OR are severely understaffed. Either way, that type of thing can't happen. read more

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I cannot say good enough things about Cocody. I believe they have some of the best food in Houston! Something as simple as the cheeseburger is the best cheeseburger I have EVER had, cooked to perfection. My favorite dish is the Moulard duck and the lamb chops are a close second (and the potatoes are life-changing). The "lolly's" are the perfect starter and very fun! Very nice patio seating and the inside is gorgeous. The owners AND the chef even came by to check in on us and they are so lovely. Also - they have an awesome happy hour - Roger & Mikey were such great bartenders, I even asked for a custom martini and it was amazing! I am a chocolate lover so I was recommend the "Valrhona Chocolate Royal" to end the night and it was quite literally the most incredible molten chocolate cake I have ever had. I will be back many, many times! read more

Cocody - French Near Me - Houston, Texas

My friends and I grabbed drinks at Cocody when they first opened so we sat at the bar. The restaurant is so nicely decorated and has a very exquisite but inviting atmosphere. The bartender(s) weren't friendly nor engaging at all so that sort of impaired the experience. They did make me a relatively decent mocktail but that was about it. I do plan on returning now that they have a more extensive menu. French food isn't my favorite but I did really enjoy the ambiance they've managed to create in there. And oh they have valet and it was complimentary at that time but I don't think it is anymore. Just park across the street for free. read more

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Cocody was an excellent fine dining restaurant with really good quality food. The inside was stunning, with a large lit up curved staircase fit for picture taking. My partner and I both really enjoyed our seafood dishes and the presentation that came with it. The pineapple mule had too much a syrupy taste to enjoy it- very thick and artificial tasting. We didn't get a picture? But we had their s'mores pops as well and they were adorable and delicious. My only complaint with Cocody is the service. I kid you not, it took us an hour to be seen by server just to put drinks in, and then another 30 minutes to receive said drinks. The servers never looked us in the eye, it sort of gave the impression that everyone was in a rush. That being said, I would definitely come back and recommend solely because the food is delightful and honestly, not too badly priced for fine dining! read more

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The service was great, we had a surprise birthday dinner and they were so helpful! I plan to visit again. The food was filling even though the portions were small. I was full! read more

Cocody - I love potatoes, these were delicious! - French Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Came to Cocody to celebrate my friend moving to Houston. The decor inside is gorgeous, comfortable and very inviting! Moises was our waiter and he was fantastic! Professional, attentive & thoughtful! He made excellent menu suggestions ( the trout is the best I've had in Houston.) Everything we had from apps to deserts was delicious and beautifully plated. Moises even brought us a little celebration champagne for my friends move to Houston! Thank you Cocody for a lovely evening, I definitely will be back read more

Cocody - Delicious Trout & mashed potato entree - French Near Me - Houston, Texas

Sometimes you want to treat yourself, enjoy delicious food and be pampered by the experience. If you agree, you should try Cocody. When I walked in I felt like I was stepping into an era of Glamour. The hostess greeted me right away and since I was the first in my party she gave me a choice to be seated or wait for my dining companion. I wanted to wait so I could observe the bar. When my dining companion arrived we were seated and they came to offer drinks and answer questions. We were told the kitchen prefers to know our appetizer and entree choices to plan service. Also the Sommelier also stopped by to offer assistance. We decided on the Table Smoked East Coast Scallops (cooked to perfection and the sauce was so tasty) and French Mini Baguettes (crispy outside and soft tender inside, pair with spreads... so good). For the Entrees we selected House Bucatini (it was almost too pretty to eat... but I did and every little morsel, the pasta was just right and the dish was full of flavor) and Free Range bone-in roasted chicken Breast (dining companion commented it was one of the best chicken dishes). I also ordered a GiGi (very refreshing). To finish I ordered the seasonal Anjou Pear Carpaccio (it is so nice to see dairy-free options on a menu, delicately sliced pieces of pear that were loaded with flavor and topped with a cube of sangria sorbet.. I wanted to lick the plate clean). This is a good date night restaurant or night out with friends. Don't forget to make a reservation. For the most part, service was attentive. There were a couple times we had to call the server. I would come back. Apologies this is a late review. read more

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