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    Derby - Houston

    3.9 (60 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Queen O.

    I wish I could give this place a higher rating because the concept of it is so cool. This is the perfect place to take someone if they love cars, but I'd probably stick to the tour only and skip the food. The tour is $15 per person and was very informative. The food is where they lost me. The dining area is very small so despite being just two of us on a random weekday, we still struggled to find seats at the bar. The menu is pretty small, but I opted for the brisket grilled cheese, and for an appetizer, we got the potato wedges. The potato wedges had absolutely no flavor. The brisket in the grilled cheese lacked flavor as well. For my drink, I got the blue ribbon margarita, which was delicious. I'm glad to finally have checked this place out, but unfortunately it wasn't anything to rave about.

    Natalie A.

    Entering the building for the first time, we were not sure what to expect the entire button floor has cars. They do tours every hour for $15 / person to walk around see the cars and have a guide to talk about them with. (We did not complete this). The upstairs is a resturant and to the right a members only bar. We ate at the resturant and were able to sit overlooking the cars. The inside smells like tires / oil smell, faint but present. We had appetizers and a drink. The food was good. I was not a fan of the quest, it had a very pungent taste. The grilled wings were good. The kids noodles were good. The server was ok, not extremely helpful to recommend dishes or favorites.

    Artichoke dip
    Victoria H.

    Great place for getting together for someone's birthday! Call ahead for availability! Staff were super accommodating! Patient with my elderly mother in law and our large group who came together to celebrate my oldest daughter's birthday (29), her last lap of her 20's Food was very good from our Spinach Artichoke, to our entrees were on point as well: Wagyu Burger, New York Strip, Gumbo and Chicken Sandwich along with my daughter's Tiramisu (paid for not awarded for birthday) We also had fun looking at all the cars below picking out which ones we'd love to have.

    Junel I.

    This weekend was a very special which was for my Dad. Personally I think he's a car guy but more towards German cars especially Mercedes Benz. To start off the birthday weekend, I decided where to eat and see cars, I knew just the place: Derby- Houston. Walking in the venue, it was massive. First floor was the showroom with the cars. We just looked from the outside and did not do the tour. Eventually we walked upstairs where the restaurant is. Nice layout and modern feel. After being seated, we ordered a few things off the menu: the brisket queso, Sriracha bbq wings, main course was the wagyu burger, grilled cheese, Cajun pasta and dessert we shared the tiramisu. The appetizers were really flavorful, cheesy queso and the wings packed lots of flavor and kick. I did share to try a little bit of each entree. The wagyu burger was juicy and tender. The grilled cheese was flaky and cheesy on a nice buttery toast. The Cajun pasta packed a nice amount of chicken, noodles were thick long and the sauce brought it together with the Cajun spices but not necessarily a hot spice. Finally the tiramisu was light and delicate. A nice finish to the meal. Overall my experience at Derby is a solid one. The food is good, atmosphere is nice, staff were very welcoming especially our server Brie, and the cars too. I find this to be a nice setting for 2 individuals like date night or a business meeting. I noticed there was more seating around that layout. *Just some small points* We also ordered the seafood empanadas and from my take, there was more flaky breading to seafood ratio. It was ok but a bit minimal in that aspect. Our seating arrangement was a bit crammed as a group of 5. And we were seated away from the window views of the show room next to the bar. Lastly I believe tours are $15 per person so it did deter us from looking into it. And Derby being a bit of a trip is something to consider as well. I am leaning towards saying more of a 4.5/5 because of the little points. Also I would consider my points for a future visit so I am more aware but the visit was still more positive even with the little critiques.

    Steak had good flavor, and the mashed potatoes were OK.
    Michelle H.

    I gave it this rating only because it's different. It does have a nice, clean and inviting atmosphere. The food was OK. I would like a larger menu, but what we had sufficed. The tour was $15 per person, and even though you could see them from the upstairs restaurant, it was nice to get the information on them.

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    Jackeline R.

    The concept is very unique and I wish I could rate this place a little higher, but the experience did not live up to the expectations. We came to celebrate my boyfriends promotion, as he loves cars, and I made a reservation for us. The actual dining area is not big, it was a Friday and it took a while before we were even asked for our drink order. The food looked great but tasted plain, for the price point we expected more quality. Also our table was very wobbly which made it hard to even enjoy the meal.

    Brisket grilled cheese
    Shelby D.

    My first time visiting Derby and I was blown away. Derby is a dining experience unlike any other. Derby offers an unparalleled dining experience that masterfully combines elevated comfort food with a captivating automotive ambiance. Situated within "The Shop" this restaurant provides guests with stunning views of a world-class car collection, making every meal a unique event. The menu is extensive and features a twist on Southern comfort cuisine, prepared with traditional methods. During my visit, I tried the spinach artichoke dip and the brisket grilled cheese sandwich. The spinach artichoke dip was creamy, flavorful, with lots of cheesy goodness. The real VIP was the brisket grilled cheese sandwich. I am not a grilled cheese person but I think this sandwich definitely has changed my mind. Flavorful chopped brisket so moist and tender pilled on with American cheese and BBQ sauce. So many wonderful flavors coming together, I finished every bite. The atmosphere is vibrant and inviting, with a second floor dining area overlooking the car showroom. The staff, including our wonderful attentive bartender, Daniel, took great care of us. If you're a car enthusiast or simply seeking a distinctive dining experience, Derby delivers on all fronts.

    Carla H.

    Got invited to a 40th bday dinner here and it was a great experience. Ample parking and you can't miss the sign outside. When you walk a series of things will greet you, from the barber salon (which I don't know if it's just for show or active, to the big seating area and then the vintage cars. The restaurant is upstairs and looks over on the cars in the show room. You can take a tour (but u have to sign a waiver first) of the cars which takes place every hour for half hour and costs $15 where a staff will show you around and give info on all the cars. Really cool. Dinner was lovely (Matt's bad a** bacon is the one to try) and the vibe was right, our server wasn't really a talker but he was ok. Got our meals right on time and even got some tea with honey and lemon on the side for one of our friends that wasn't feeling well. They have a game simulator and cigar bars, also private poker room but you need membership for these. It was a great experience and meal. For a vintage car enthusiast it would be fun to go here.

    Samantha D.

    Food was great. Crab cakes were delicious. Service wasn't the best at first but they made up for it. We decided to do the car tour at the end it was great. Lots of cool cars. Just the guy giving the tour talked so fast at times I couldn't understand anything he was saying on the microphone.

    Garage full of beautiful cars!
    Naomi S.

    The atmosphere here is elegant, and yet still very relaxed. It is clear that everyone here loves and respects the muscle and class of cars of every era. The food is rich and disappears quickly because it's made to perfection! Amanda is the manager and she goes above and beyond to ensure that the experience is first class and unforgettable. by the way.... The tour downstairs is EPIC & sooooo worth it! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND DERBY - HOUSTON and it's amazing staff if you're looking to make your event memorable!

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    Celeste G.

    We came here earlier today for my boyfriends birthday. Just know if you come during brunch hours you HAVE to get brunch. Our waiter was a little rude, didn't even tell us his name. I asked to have the biscuits and gravy without onions and he said that it wasn't possible. A little afterwards I heard our waiter saying to another worker "this isn't a chilis" since I couldn't modify my food. The three stars I rated were because of how beautiful the building was, the cars were really cool and the food was okay.

    Jasmine N.

    Omg! As a car girl. I loved it here. The ambiance was absolutely gorgeous and fun! I loved being able to enjoy my delicious meal while looking at classic, sport and luxury vehicles. This place is mind blowing. I definitely want to come back during the week and experience the shop tour and test drive with the Porsche! I enjoyed everything! This is definitely a neat spot to bring a car lover/enthusiast to admire while dining.

    Kristi H.

    We decided to visit Derby Resturant of Houston. It's actually a very nice spot. It's a car club where we people store there "expensive" cars and they made it into a resturant where you can enjoy a car tour for 15$ if you'd like. If you are a member, you get more privileges such private party room access and etc. They have plenty free parking. We were greeted when we walked in and sat immediately. They close at 9 and last car tour is at 8 so plan for a early night. We started off with drinks and Appetizers. Another restaurant with NO HENNESSEY. But the drinks we had were refreshing and pretty good. The Appetizers were fire!!! Them wings, bacon, and Gumbo were amazing. For the entees we were not hugely impressed. I got the fried pork... just tasted like alot of planko...I sent it back The past was okay but very spicy. Customer service was pretty good. I would go back and tear up them Appetizers! They are worth a visit.

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