Yes I recommend Credence! Going back soon as well. This establishment is so lovely and I'm so glad I stumbled upon it looking for a nice upscale restaurant to celebrate my sister's birthday! Nothing but the best for my sister!!! I had a Staycation at Hotel Zaza and the Blossom Hotel which are walking distance from Credence but I'm realizing I overlooked the restaurant. So details..... the parking is valet, which I love. They are tips only which I don't like sometimes because what if someone decides to give the valet nothing or $1or$2, that's how they make their money. I digress... The esthetics of the outside going into the inside is just stunning. Whoever did interior design once you walk in is a genius. It's very charming and inviting-the way I like my men. Love! We were sat in a half booth, half table situation, which was cute. We had two waiters as one was in training. They were excellent! Great service, great attention to details, and great recommendations! We started off with the savory monkey bread with garlic butter. The garlic butter had a green tint so maybe pesto was involved but it was good. While I typically am not thrilled with paying for bread service (just up the prices of other items slightly and make me feel like you're giving me complimentary bread service) the rolls were fluffy and delish! We also had the smothered crab for an appetizer and it was oh so good! So delicious and decadent! My sister got the delicious Ribeye for her main with a Bordelaise sauce that lacked depth of flavor. It didn't reduce naturally so it was a bit too watery. She also ordered the crab fried rice to share with me and that rice was phenomenal! Phenomenal! It comes out in a dish with the crab fried rice alongside it is the kewpie mayo fortified with crab and shrimp stock. They mix it at the table for you. I would have loved to have it with some slivers of nori on it to bring out that delicious umami flavor but it was so yum. I ordered the half chicken with mushrooms and cornbread dumplings. Chef's kiss I tell ya! Chefs kiss! Chicken is usually the boring dish but my instincts told me to get it over a fish option. The chicken was so moist, well seasoned, juicy, and flavorful! Those cornbread dumplings were genius! They tasted so good! My sister had two tequila lemon drops which were so pretty and dainty- like her. I had a delicious grapefruit, blood orange, and rosemary mocktail with zero proof tequila. It was refreshing! They gave my sister a sliver of dark chocolate cake with a candle for her birthday and also a card which was signed by staff. Very nice touch! We also ordered the coconut meringue pie which had an off putting flavor. Fantastic establishment! read more

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I chose this restaurant for my 29th birthday dinner and I'm so glad I did. We had a party of 4 and I really appreciate that we didn't have to wait to be seated until the whole party arrived. Our server was so kind and informative. We ordered our appetizers and drinks and the drinks came out immediately. I had looked at the menu in detail before so I knew what I wanted to order (oysters, monkey bread, deviled crab) and we also ordered lemon drops. For my appetizer, I ordered the snapper with mashed potatoes and it was also very delicious. For my birthday, they gave us all a glass of champagne which I thought was really classy and it was pretty delicious. I got my food to-go and it was very unique that they keep the boxes at the front and give you little keys to redeem your respective food. This place was featured in some TikTok's and the comments were all very positive so I took the risk and it definitely paid off. The interior is beautiful, and very clean looking and the exterior is very photo-ready aesthetic. The staff was kind and attentive. The food was amazing and I'd rate my experience a 20/10! Highly recommend read more

Credence - Hot Fried Quail - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Met some friends for dinner at Credence on a Friday night. This was my first visit here. I did not look at the menu before and did not know what to expect. I would describe their menu as Texas cuisine with the special focus of being prepared over an open flame. Many of the options are prepared this way. Our service was excellent and the staff are very knowledgeable about the menu and made excellent recommendations for us to try. I ordered the red snapper and while I thought I wasn't that hungry, the food was so good I finished my meal. I'm excited to check out their brunch on Saturdays or Sundays. The dinner service did not disappoint! read more

Credence - Outside the restaurant - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Lovely dinner spot in Spring Branch! I was able to make reservations ahead of time and when we arrived, we were able to get seated right away. The interior decor was beautiful! With its high ceilings, modern decor and open concept kitchen. Background of Goodes brand. For drinks, I just ordered a classic margarita with Reposado and Tajin on the rim which they did a great job on. For starters, we got the Deviled Crabs (the smoky tomato butter was very tasty and paired well with the crab), Yellow Fin Tuna TareTare (had a qty of 4 pieces and the crispy rice had the nice crunch to it and the fish tasted fresh) and the Credence Caesar (loved all the extra shredded parmesan that was all over the top of the salad). For my main, I got the Pork Rib Chop Schnitzel (it was deff a shareable dish, crispy crust on the outside and the rib chop was moist). As additions, we got the Heirloom Blue Crab Rice (very flavorful/umami tasting), French Fry Service (truffly + parmesan cheesiness) and the Hearth-Roasted Cabbage with Lemon Chile Butter (probably wouldn't get this side again, it was okay). As for dessert, we got the Dark Chocolate Soufflee and OMG it was so good. Paired perfectly with a vanilla bean ice cream. Worth a try! Restrooms - Clean and had fancy napkins Parking - Free in the parking garage near by read more

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I was having a rough morning and decided I wanted to reset somewhere upscale and enjoy my own company. I chose Credence for lunch -- it was my first time there -- and it was exactly what I needed to start my day over. I ordered a beautiful beet salad and the most delicious gin cocktail I've ever tasted. And let me say, I'm not a drinker. I've really stepped away from alcohol, but today I wanted something different -- and that's exactly what I got at Credence. I was worried the cocktail would be bland, overly sweet, filled with juices and extras, taste like every other gin drink, or just feel like I was drinking straight liquor. It was none of those things. It was refined, balanced, and truly elevated -- and somehow, it elevated me too. The entire experience felt like perfection. DJ was my waiter, and I wouldn't have changed a thing. He was kind, informative, and made sure I was well taken care of. Exactly the reset I needed. read more

Credence - Beat salad - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place was amazing for lunch. Service was fantastic. Atmosphere was top tier as well. You have to try this place. read more

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I visited here a second time and this time made reservations so I could enjoy a full sized table and the main dining room. I tried different items on this visit including the devilled crabs, flat iron steak, monkey bread, barbecue gulf shrimp and the chocolate souffle. I also ordered the blue crab rice to go with the beef dish. Hits: devilled crab, monkey bread with smoked butter, flat iron steak, chocolate souffle Misses: gulf shrimp, blue crab fried rice. The gulf shrimp were small in quantity and came with a ton of gnocci which was okay. There was also not much of a "barbecue" flavor to them. The crab fried rice was too salty and maybe had too much soy sauce. Eddie V's crab fried rice is very hard to beat. Unfortunately the day I ordered the dark chocolate souffle, they had to substitute the ice cream for a biscotti gelato. That's an unfortunate substitution as I was really looking forward to the vanilla bean REAL ice cream. Two other issues that came up were the ordering process and the restrooms. The table had 2 different servers taking orders throughout the meal and they came to the table at different times and couldn't keep track of which dishes we had ordered so far, and which we hadn't...so they had to ask. This is kind of inexcusable for such a fine dining restaurant. The second and maybe most important issue was the unisex restrooms. When my dining companion decided to use the restroom toward the end of the meal, she found the toilet seat left in the up position and the toilet to be dirty from the previous customer. Another unclassy move by the restaurant to offer only unisex restrooms and have this kind of thing happen. read more

they have parking spaces in the garage, (that are reserved for the guest of credence) and they also have valet as well, that park in that same garage. the service is good, but they are booked out a lot of times, so booking a reservation is highly recommended. you can always call in, and see if anyone cancelled as well. we had the cornbread gnocchi - feels like you can't taste the truffle much, because the corn overpowers it, its veggie heavy. when it got to our table it wasn't hot, it was like lukewarm. leftovers were good hot though! hearth roasted whole fish - 10/10 - and they also pour this butter table side, and debone the fish as well. they do let you know the areas you may find bones. you know fish and their bones monkey bread - 10/10 - they recommend to get this other appetizer so you can mop up the flavor, but we didn't - we just got the butter it came with and added trout roe. we enjoyed it! Parisa - this taste like beef tartare - not bad overall I had a good experience - I liked seeing the fire in the kitchen and the veggies hanging down read more

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This is my first time to visit a Michelin restaurant. Mid-century modern decor, vaulted ceilings and an open kitchen definitely create a bougie vibe. We were greeted quickly and our server knew the menu really well. We came for brunch. Still pretty early in the morning, we began with their coffee--lackluster, at best. Bitter and lukewarm. I suppose a cocktail would have been a better choice, but Dry January is in full swing. We ordered the brunch deviled eggs, country ham, and the half chicken as our main dish. The deviled egg can be an art form in an of itself. Theirs was more paint-by-numbers than art. The Benson country ham requires some caveats: 1. The country in question is far fancier than the southern ham we expected, but the prosciutto was no less on point. The farmers cheese had no flavor, but the tomato jam makes up for that a bit. The real delight of this dish was the biscuit: flaky and delightful. The great redeemer of this meal was the half chicken. Robust with flavor, balancing spice with decadence, this was an excellent dish. read more

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We had a deliciously spectacular girls dinner at Credence. Located near Hotel Zaza and Ciros in the Memorial area. They have complimentary valet and designated self parking in the garage. Do not attempt to park in Ciros as security will check and request you repark in the designated lots. Our party of 6 had made reservations for a Saturday evening with just us ladies for our holiday exchange. We had the luck to have the "Chefs Table" next to the Kitchen to see the kitchen do its magic and soak in the delicious aroma. It was all of our first time and Eugene was our waiter. I forgot the assistance waitress name, but she was excellent as well. The service was amazing. They were knowledgeable of the menu and provided us with recommendations and insight of their signature dishes. Cocktails and mocktails were great. I got the Little Sunday Mocktail and other ladies got the Dead Flower and Exit Plan. Interesting names. Lol. Items we ordered and loved. For Starters: - Monkey Bread - Deviled Crabs - Pan De Campo flatbread (Bentons Ham) - Yellow Fin Tuna Tartar Entree - Bone In Ribeye - Medium Rare. Cooked to perfection. With twice baked potatoes. Additons - Heirloom Crab Fried Rice - Cabbage with Lemon Butter - French Fry Service - 4 different dipping sauces Dessert - Carmalized Texas Toast - Coconut Cream Pie Everything was delicious and highly recommended. I thoroughly enjoyed the crab dishes. The caramelized Texas toast was a favorite dessert. Our experience was wonderful and service was top notch. Table was constantly maintained organized and clean. Dishes cleared and drink were kept full. We were checked on frequently to ensure everything was as expected. We enjoyed our holiday dinner and catch up. The food and ambience really was the highlight. Great for dates and gatherings for that fancy experience and service. read more

We finally made our way to booking Credence Restaurant. We heard they just received an award of Michelin recommendation. We reserved 6 ppl on Thursday and we end up only getting a table outside which turned out to be magnificent . The weather was perfect and they provided 2 heaters right by us to keep us all warm. This restaurant had a fun chic feeling ambiance, and let me tell you the attentive service we received all night. Delicious dishes we had and I highly recommend includes Deviled Crabs, Fried Quails, the Raw Seafood tower, the Roasted Fire Seafood Tower, Caviar, Caesar Salad, Texas Waygu which is plenty to enjoy by the table. Fun experience was the Martini table side. If your into Martinis, this is great choice. Credence really delivered a memorable fine dining experience with fantastic, creative dishes and a stunning, modern Texas ambiance. A must-try for quality food and atmosphere, especially for a special night out. Huge shoutout to our server, and the expert wine gentleman that helped us all night. We cannot wait to come back. read more

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We had a nice weeknight dinner here - be sure to snag a reservation as this spot is popular, and rightfully so! Beautiful, spacious interior with lush upscale country decor. From the moment we entered, service was attentive and friendly. For food, we opted to order a variety for the table to try as many items as possible: Deviled Crabs - a table favorite; super decadent and delicious Monkey Bread - perfect pairing with the Crab to soak up all the good stuff Ham Pan de Campo - unique; not something you see elsewhere. Delicious Ribeye - simply seasoned and perfectly cooked; great crust from the hearth fire Barbecue Gulf Shrimp - good and rich, but maybe the least memorable of the dishes we ordered Fry Service - heaping mound of fries served with several dips, great for sharing Coconut Cream Pie - best dessert we ordered in my book; perfectly decadent without being overpoweringly sweet Chocolate Peanut Butter Tart - if you are a PB fan, this is for you Buttermilk Soft Serve - unique; the overall table favorite for dessert As you can tell, we put in the work! Everything from start to finish was great. Add this place to your list! Parking - valet or garage read more

We dined here on Mother's Day brunch, party of 6. We were seated in their speakeasy room, beautiful earth tone decor. The service was excellent, lots of recommendations were made. Our food was served timely, until we ordered dessert. Not sure why it took 20 mins to get desserts served. We ordered: * Deviled Eggs w/King Crab - yummy, can't go wrong with this dish! * Benton's Country Ham - served with delicious fluffy biscuits, so good! * Roasted Gulf Oysters - yummy * Seafood Tower - Medium, everything was so fresh, especially loved the crab claws! * Heritage Chicken - dry, pass * Shrimp & Grits - salty, nothing special, pass * Steak & Eggs - cooked to order, nice presentation * Heirloom Crab Rice - lumps of crabmeat, moist, my 2nd favorite dish * Deviled Crabs - my absolute favorite dish here, jumbo lumps of crabmeat * House Made Doughnuts - huge and yummy * Brown Butter Bundt Cake - too sweet, pass * Devil's Food Cake - didn't expect the three layer cake slice but it was good, no complaints * Buttermilk Soft Serve - good I would definitely come back for starters/appetizers and drinks. I wasn't impressed with any of the entrees. They have a nice patio for dining and lounging. Valet parking is complimentary. read more

Credence - HIGH HORSE tenneyson black ginger, smoked honey, lemon, sparkling hop water - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

My family had dinner here last night. The restaurant is beautiful, very elegant in a casual way. The service was very good. We had: Monkey Bread (5/5) - The parker-roll type bread was delicious. The herb, garlic butter that accompanied it was delicious as well. Raw Oysters - Tasted fresh but they only offered one east coast type (which we had) as well as one gulf coast. Wish they had a wider selection. Gulf Shrimp Cocktail (4/5) - Good flavor (had a seasoning on the shrimp itself that had a bit of a kick). I think gulf shrimp are generally fine, but for a fine dining establishment, I think gulf shrimp are not big enough for that "wow" factor. Comes 5 to an order. Gulf Crab Cocktail (3.5/5) - First time we had ordered these. They are blue crab claws so very small. Came 15 to an order. Flavor was okay but again, but crab claw presentation, I think these are too small to serve at a fine dining establishment. Pork Rib Chop Schnitzel (5/5) - Wasn't sure what to expect. It's basically a fried pork chop, kind of think of it as "chicken-fried steak" type dish with pork and no gravy. This was the dish of the night. Really delicious. Perfectly seasoned and fried, and the meat was moist. Rib-eye (4/5) - The steak was perfectly cooked and the flavors were good. The meat was a bit tough for a premium ribeye. French Fries (5/5) - Huge portion of fries. Really tasty (tasted like fried from the golden-arch "M" restaurant, which is meant to be a compliment!). Overall, a really nice meal, and we'll definitely be back! read more

Credence is a big and beautiful restaurant. There is a bar area, an indoor dining area, and a patio dining area. The menu is short and sweet, but it has the essential classic food. My server was attentive - refilling my glass, and checking in time and again. I had the monkey bread as appetizer, which was perfectly baked. The top layer was slightly crusty, and the inside was soft and fluffy. The garlic herb butter was a good pairing with the bread. I had the black truffle linguine as my entree, which on the first bite, had a good truffle taste. However, the truffle taste diminished in subsequent bites. The sauce had a good level of creaminess, and it was to my liking. For dessert, I had the coconut cream pie with burnt meringue, and toasted coconut. It was a light dessert after a heavy meal, which was perfect. There is complimentary valet parking, and free parking in the garage. read more

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I loved it better when they had the mini Crab Claws! Bring them back! Aside from no longer offering crab claws on their menu...I do love the decor, tequila selection and most of their other menu items. read more

Hands-down, one of the best restaurants in Houston. Definitely a special occasion place.

It's rare, as a native Houstonian,to find a place that the entire family has never tried yet. Enter Credence. After many Instagram shout outs and mentions from Michelin recommendations, I booked a table for 4 on a warm Wednesday evening. We found a parking spot close by however valet is complimentary(We found out after parking) Now for the juicy part. The restaurant was warm and inviting. A true 5 star experience. We started with the Pan De Campo. It was like a fluffy pillow of cheese, mushrooms and a hint of spice. So good. Since we all wanted to try a little bit of everything we ordered for the table. The Credence Ceasar was the best Ceasar salad I've ever had. The shallots with the parm made all the difference . Cornbread Gnocchi with truffles also a show stopper. The strip steak and house fish were both tender and buttered nicely. We also ordered from the bar which was excellent. We ended our dinner experience with the very large coconut cream pie slice. The food and service were truly a Texan 5 star. Our only beef (See what I did there ) was with the large table of very excited tipsy women who were so loud we couldnt hear each other talking. At one point a few of them even screamed as their stories got funnier. By the end of our dinner we all had headaches and got the check as quick as possible so we could leave. All in all Credence is a win for good food and a place people want to gather to celebrate life and one another. read more

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These 2 appetizers are a must!! The crab is creamy and so delightful if you like seafood. The salad is refreshing and the perfect balance of sweet and pickled. read more

Credence - beet salad , baked crab shells - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

I'm pretty generous when I give out my reviews and a place has to generally underwhelm in many categories for me to give out 2 stars. In this case, my first visit to Credence since moving back to Houston from the SF bay area, I was excited and intentionally chose this restaurant. I had reserved seating for two via Open table and when we got here for noon reservations on a Sunday there wasn't many people around at the time. A major pet peeve I hate is when the hostess sticks you in the back away from everyone, without asking is there a preferred location. The menu looked very appealing with a lot of great choices to pick from. From the Starters portion of the menu we landed on the toasted pecan cinnamon roll, which was tasty and enough for two people and would recommend for a brunch starter. Since I don't often have brunch I focused from their Signatures portion and ended up choosing a failsafe but usually always tasty eggs benedict. I was a bit disappointed when the meal was brought I because the carbohydrate with the main dish was a salad. Sorry but i just never have salads as my side choice with eggs benedict, anything but. The eggs were poached well, but the hollandaise sauce was way too tangy (lemon) and the country ham was prosciutto, meh. In hindsight I should have sent it back and ordered something else. Service was good and there was good teamwork from the other staff members to pick up anything we needed in case our server was elsewhere. What the final cherry on top of a rather disappointing brunch was the valet didn't text me the contact information to request my car, especially I made the point to ensure he got the number correct. We eventually found and got my car. Mistakes happen and no one's perfect, and I probably would have given an additional star if there wasn't the added problem, but that's the way the dice rolls. You never get another chance to make a first impression and Credence did an underwhelming job. It may be another minute before I decide to come back again, too many other options. read more

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This place was delicious!!! the waiting staff was phenomenal and the food was top tier read more

Credence - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

I came here for brunch with my girlfriends, and it was absolutely divine! This place is so good that I'm currently on my way back for dinner! The ambiance is stunning. It's decked out with soft lighting, and the gorgeous greens and gold hues create a luxurious feel. The service was so attentive and friendly. Our waitress really took care of everything we needed, answered all our questions, and gave us excellent recommendations. The FOOD! There wasn't a single thing we tried that we didn't love. The star of the show is the deviled crabs! It is such a standout and unique dish. I can't even compare it to anything else. It's almost like a crab gumbo, but way better--stuffed into the crab shell. We also loved the deviled eggs. I had the omelet, which was perfectly cooked. The deviled eggs and the biscuit were also highlights! Definitely add this to your list! I hope Credence stays around for a long, long time. read more

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Very beautiful restaurant and a great location! Ambiance was perfect and the food was pretty good. Visited for brunch and while I will say it was on the pricier side with not many traditional brunch options we enjoyed our food and our time there! Our waiter, Khris, was very helpful, friendly, attentive and greatly contributed to an overall positive experience! read more

Credence - Cornbread Gnocchi - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

We dined here for brunch and it was very good. The interior decor is spectacular. They also have a nice patio but the construction nearby at the moment (March 2025) is an eye sore. I found the service to be a bit more "drive by" than I'd like, it always felt like they were rushing, but the place wasn't full. They were friendly enough though. Now let's get into the food: Deviled eggs (2/5)- skip these. Nothing special about the filling, minimal crab, not seasoned Deviled crabs (5/5) - get these instead. They were so good. Very flavorful. The sauce was tangy and delicious Roasted oysters (3/5)- like other reviews said, they are small. I actually prefer smaller oysters because I don't like the texture of larger ones, so it depends on your preference. However the flavor was really good, they even had a bit of a kick. Cornbread gnocchi (4/5)- I couldn't really tell what was different about them than regular potato gnocchi but it tastes good and there was decent amount of crab Club sandwich with fries (4/5)- You can't really go wrong with a club sandwich, although I would have preferred my tomato be sliced slightly thinner. Fries were well prepared, crispy yet moist. Overall I had a good experience and I'd like to try them for dinner and visit the speakeasy read more

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veeeeeeerryyy pretty interior, great for special occasions, and bonus of online reservations. Tall ceilings, cute decor, and waiters and waitresses are all super friendly and accommodating and always smiling. Our waiter gave us a very, VERY thorough explanation of the menu, and we chose an appetizer, a salad, and a main to split between me and a girlfriend. I very much liked the caesar salad, much more colorful with diff textures than other caesar salads i've tried in the past. the waiter gave great suggestions (they are michelin recommended for their service!) and everything else was great. He did say that dinner vibes are much more romantic but also way busier, with two waiters serving each table. def will check them out for dinner service one day because i had a great time at brunch. they even give you a little coat check token for your leftovers to take on your way out so you don't forget it at your table, and restrooms are decorated as elegantly as the rest of the place. i didn't look too hard but the most obvious parking was valet; i swung around to the back side of the neighboring commercial building to park, but i would recommend valet to find parking on busy times due to nearby lots reserved for other restaurants in the same lot. read more

Took my dad here for his birthday the other week. Service was great and they were patient while I was waiting for him. We had the snapper and chicken, deviled eggs and monkey bread. Ambiance here was very nice, not too loud, and food tasted great. I would come back here and recommend this spot for a date. read more

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The food was very good. The service was impeccable. We had the lamb chops, the steak, mash potato, Ceasar salad and a few drinks total roughly $300. I will say the price for the portion was not agreeable but the food taste was a constant distraction. My lamb chops was probably the most disappointing but still tasty. My husband and I truly enjoyed the experience due to the staff alone, they were punctual, polite, informative and kind. read more

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I came here probably four times already. The past few times were good but this time I got the half chicken and there were some blood in the chicken so I couldn't eat them. Since I was in a lunch meet so I didn't want to make a fuss and get all upset, but it did upset me a lot. The little gem salad was also ok. Basically oil and vinegar salad + some fried bread crumbs. Not very impressed. read more

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Food was truly incredible and service was top notch along with the drinks from the bar. It is such an open place and you're able to see the kitchen. I really can't say enough things about this place. Probably one of the top places I've eaten in all of Houston. read more

Credence - Entrance - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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An excellent example of 5 star service, especially on a Tuesday. I walked in at 5pm on a very hot day and asked to sit outside - which was excellent people watching - and we were near a fan. The seat I sat in was in direct sunlight and since the patio was empty at the time, I thought the seat choice was strange. A few minutes later someone came out and asked if I wanted to move to the shade and explained my seat would have an hour more of sun. They made sure I had a place for my purse, and when a menu item wasn't to my standards, they asked what I wanted it replaced with immediately. Which is what I would expect from a restaurant with these prices; it *can* break your bank. That being said, I dined with a child and the child actually ate a salad - the Caesar salad. I've never seen a kid eat a salad, and trust me this kid is not a fan of lettuce or veggies. So, trust the food is good and if for whatever reason it's not - they will make sure to fix it and fix it quickly. read more

Credence is hands down one of the prettiest restaurants I've been to, with top-notch service from start to finish. The moment I walked in, the vibes were immaculate--warm, inviting, and just the right touch of elevated. The true star of the night? The crab. It was so good I couldn't even pause to take a picture: I'll be thinking about that crab forever. For our "girl dinner," we ordered a steak and a spread of sides to share, and everything delivered. The steak was perfectly done, the sides were flawless, and even the bread they served was unforgettable. Overall, it's genuinely one of the best spots for a girl dinner--beautiful atmosphere, amazing food, and the kind of experience you'll keep craving long after you leave. read more

Credence - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Came here for lunch with a group of friends on Friday and the general consensus was 2 stars. We all had high hopes and the overall experience was underwhelming and disappointing. The restaurant itself is beautiful and the smell of smoke is immediate and inviting upon entering. The hostess was friendly and efficient. Not sure if it was a combination of high expectations or our waiter overhyping the food, but we found most of the dishes to be mediocre. We started off with the monkey bread and the deviled crabs, which were everyone's favorites and the only highlights of the meal. For the main course, the table ordered the express lunches consisting of a variety of the beet salad, the Credence Caesar, the deviled egg, the cornbread gnocchi, the roasted tuna and the heritage chicken. We also ordered the blue crab rice and the French fry service. For dessert, we opted for the coconut cream pie, the Persian lime crème brulee, and the tres leches ice cream sundae. We all looked at each other and asked where the "tres leches" was in the ice cream sundae since we did not taste it at all. The coconut cream pie was overly sweet. We tried a good variety of the menu and gave it a fair shake, and were not impressed. read more

Stopped in for dinner. Sat at the bar since there were seats. The place is pretty upscale and is nicely decorated. The old fashioned was very good. The garlic bread starter was tasty. I had the fish don't remember the type with the fry service and it was excellent. The other person had the steak with a mashed potato side which was also very good. Come prepared to spend a pretty penny since dinner for two with two drinks was well over $200. It is within walking distance to the hotel Zsa Zsa. read more

Enjoyed this spot way more than i thought I would!!! Vibes were so cute and the parking situation was nice. It's either valet or you can park in the green garage which is just across from the restaurant. We came here for a girls lunch and it totally is a vibe! We got the deviled eggs to start and the deviled crabs. BOTH ARE A MUST. So flavorful and sooo good! Highly recommend these!! For the entrees we got the black truffle linguine and the shrimp and grits. We added shrimp to the black truffle linguine and it was worth the up charge. Both were very good and we'd highly recommend these dishes as well! For dessert, we got the coconut cream pie and I really enjoyed it. Usually I don't like coconut flavored items cause they taste too artificial but this slice of pie was really good. It was the perfect way to end the meal. Service was overall ok. They were really busy so we didn't see our waiter often but we weren't blown away by the service. read more

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The Service was horrible and very unprofessional. I had to get up 3 times for her to come and wait on us. Even to go get our bill. Spent over 250.00 for two people. Never again!!! Don't mind spending money when the food is good, but when the server was that rude, i have a problem. Never again. read more

Credence is the first standalone concept by James Beard-nominated chef Levi Goode, that opened in August2024 in Memorial City as part of his new Levi Goode brand. It embraces South Texas-ranch traditions with live‑fire cooking at its heart--featuring a 12‑foot hearth and wood‑fire oven. The interior is reminiscent of travels and Texas ranch life. This is a wonderful addition to the Spring Branch restaurant selection. My husband and I enjoyed celebrating our anniversary here. Our servers, Waylon and Elvin, were very knowledgeable of the menu and made great recommendations. We ordered the Yellowfin tuna tartar with pickled chili, citrus, and crispy rice to share. It was delicious and I would recommend it to any tartar fan. We also shared the Credence Caesar made with endive and little gem lettuce, crispy shallots, aged Parmesan, and croutons. It was ice cold, fresh, and a great start to the meal. In between appetizers and entrees, I ordered a mocktail called The Exit Plan made with non-alcoholic aperitif, grapefruit, rosemary, and blood orange soda- tart and very grapefruit forward. A refreshing drink for those who are staying away from alcohol but don't want to just drink juice. For our entrees, I highly enjoyed the Barbecue gulf shrimp served with aged cheddar grits agnolotti and a Nola-style bbq sauce. This reminded me of any Cajun style shrimp, but elevated. It was great! My husband enjoyed the Pork Rib Chop Schnitzel served over a little gem salad with lemon and deviled gribiche. It was bone in and huge looking. The gribiche was tart, and paired well with the batter on the schnitzel. We celebrated with the Coconut Cream Pie made with a salted pretzel crust and topped with burnt meringue, shaved chocolate, and toasted coconut. It was amazing!!! And HUGE!! Overall, I am so pleased we chose to dine at Credence for our anniversary and I cannot wait to return. read more

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I had been wanting to try Credence for a while. I was recently in the area and decided I would drop in. I sat at the bar and the service was great. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The restaurant is beautiful. I also appreciate the people out front stopping people from parking in the lot that is reserved for 2 other restaurants in the area. The food was delicious and flavorful. I had the heritage chicken, crab rice, cabbage and monkey bread. Everything was done well and came out quickly. I had more than enough to take home and ate it for dinner the next night and it was still so good. I will be back to Credence for sure. 10/10 no notes. read more

We had an anniversary dinner, and just didn't get the service we wanted and got put at the table right by the door. Came pretty close to walking out, but I didn't want to ruin the night. To be fair , it was a busy night around Christmas time. The seating for couples is not great. Most of the seating in the interesting areas of the restaurant are 4+. The design of the place was really modern and cool looking. They pushed the stuffed crabs as their best starter. They tasted like really good crab cakes in a stuffed crab. Great, but not remarkable for what I expected from Goode's premier restaurant. The rolls were rolls. They looked really nice, but I used to get those at Blacked Eyed Pea for free. I think I got some dumpling or ravioli thing and my wife got the steak. Honestly I was just hoping for more. We love the Goode restaurants above pretty much every restaurant group in Houston and I just expected more. read more

I really enjoyed Credence! There's not many places in Houston for upscale dining with south Cajun influence. Easy to find parking and very aesthetically cute place. Came here for brunch so the menu wasn't a full menu. Really enjoyed the deviled crab and the lobster roll. Hoping to come back to try their dinner options! read more

Honestly, I am in awe of this restaurant! Let's get into it: 1. Parking - there's definitely a lot of parking. There's a garage behind the restaurant as well as valet parking and some street level parking. 2. Time- although it closes at 9 PM if you get there if you make an 830 reservation, they are not gonna kick you out. They are super accommodating, which is a blessing. 3. Atmosphere - it is definitely a really nice atmosphere whether you are having a girls night date night or just like family dinner definitely a nice place to go. They also have some outside seating for a nice cool fall night. Of course you can go on summer days, but you know how Houston weather is...unpredictable. 4. Staff - the staff was just great sometimes it seemed like they were in paying attention, but it seems like they have a cooperative staff where other staff members will check in on your table as well and I wasn't sure how I felt about it but I think I like that. I was there to celebrate my niece and nephews' birthdays and they were super nice to them very accommodating to the kids asking the kids what they wanted and sometimes you know I just appreciate that because they're little adults too. 5. Food - OK let's talk about the food. I didn't come here with any real expectations. I thought everything would be OK but I left being like the food was bomb. I am still talking about the food till this day and I went a week ago. So I started off with the devil crab never knew what a devil crab was, but baby that was delicious even my niece was asking for more. The tuna tartare also good also good you say that one more time also good. Man, the salad on the appetizer that salad was so good so good. I wanted more and I was only trying to take a little bit from my sister and I was upset that I didn't order one for myself. For my main course, I got the snapper with the roasted we got roasted carrots and mashed potatoes. Let me tell you something that snapper was so delicious. It was like everything was seasoned so well so so well and yeah, I need to go back. 6. Drinks - I got a glass of wine which wine is good usually, you know they're not overpriced. I can't speak to the cocktails but next time I go, I will go for happy hour or for brunch. I am looking forward to the next time that I go to this place. read more

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