I'm soooo in love with this place. It is my first experience and I did not know there was a "Dress Code" I showed up with a hat to be prepared for my next event following brunch to go ATVing. Every piece of furniture is eloquently designed. Shout out to the Interior Designer GASPING with the view here. The Host and Manager did not turn me away and handled us with kindness. Raven the Bartender is a sweetheart and she shared some menu favorites. I landed with the Hibiscus Mimosa and the Shrimp and Lobster Grits. We will return!!! WINNER WINNER read more

Doves - Lobster Shrimp and Grits - Asian Fusion Near Me - Houston, Texas

Worst service ever. They tried to hold us there until we spent a certain amount of Money. Made everyone order more stuff just so they can take our money. Food was small portions and was basic and mid. Also Advertising that certain items come with a meal but in reality they're charging you extra read more

Amazing! Great food, great customer service. Ambiance is amazing. First time here and it was amazing read more

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Listen. Raven is the shit. Go to the bar. Get a drink from her. And give her all your money. We love raven. As a group. read more

Service was the absolute best. From the hosts, servers, and management, everyone is very intentional and thoughtful about providing an amazing experience. Drinks were excellent. Food: Smokehouse Doublecut Pork chop and 5-cheese Mac & cheese were as decadent as they sound. Had high hopes for the lollipop chicken wings, they were just a little dry. Seabass is one of my favorites, so was excited to try it, but wouldn't order it again. Overall, fun & unique, I'd definitely recommend! If you like a good bday table celebration...this is the place! read more

We chose Doves' for Sunday brunch with a group of six. Let me start by saying that our waitress was excellent--she provided attentive, friendly service and helped make our visit pleasant. As many reviews mention, the parking situation is very challenging. The valet is shared with another establishment, and the street in front of the restaurant feels more like it should be one-way traffic, though it isn't. I would highly recommend either parking in a nearby lot or using a ride-share service to avoid the hassle. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by our waitress, but almost immediately she had to share a lengthy list of unavailable menu items. Unfortunately, this meant that most of our group couldn't order their first choice. In the end, several of us went with the Chicken and Waffles--which turned out to be quite good, though it was one of the few options left. One of the owners came by to personally apologize for the limited availability, which we appreciated. The restaurant itself is cozy, with limited seating. I would recommend making a reservation if you plan to visit. It has a nice, relaxed vibe (But, beware they do have a dress code), though I wouldn't suggest it for families with small children. Overall, our experience was fair. The service was great, the food we did try was good, but the lack of menu availability was disappointing. Considering Houston has so many brunch options, Doves' didn't quite stand out this time. That said, we do plan to return for dinner to see if more menu items are available and to give it another try. read more

Came here to celebrate my wife's Birthday and had the most amazing time. Ophelia was our server and she was great!!!!!! Food & drinks are Amazing must Go!!!!! Craig and Isis Reed read more

So I'm conflicted...food was great, however my server and her customer service killed my experience!!! So Unique was our server, it took her a while to come to greet us, bring water, take our order, and we could never find her as she was always seen mingling with co-workers at the bar. I ordered an appetizer, which did not come quickly; instead it came out with my meal. I selected my meal based off other yelp photos, which the flavor did not disappoint me at all!!! However, after my food came out I noticed that I was missing the boiled egg cut in half, like the menu and other photos had. When asked about it, Unique said that they ran out of eggs!!!! I had been waiting 20-30 minutes, and for no one to say hey we are missing something did not make me happy. A manager came to the table apologized, then said she would adjust the bill. A few minutes later, Unique comes out with half of an egg, not a whole egg!!!! I completed my meal, when the bill came Unique had add 20% (when asked about it, she said if the table of 5 orders over $200 total, even if one bill is $75 they add 20% to each bill!! ). When asked about the adjustment, she said per the manager, since they gave me half an egg (not the whole egg) there would be no adjustment! The flavor of my dish and the atmosphere was amazing, however the service does need help! read more

Doves - Wall art - Asian Fusion Near Me - Houston, Texas

I'm torn yall, i don't know which way to go with this place. We came as a party of 6 for a birthday dinner. The waiter was outstanding and some of the food was really good. The issues arise with the physical layout of the building which is pretty small, the music was loud at times and the price for what you are getting is high. We ordered the wings which were ehh. The lobster and crab rice as a appetizer which was really good. I also had the snapper, it was really really good and seasoned well. It came with dirty rice which was actually the lobster and crab rice again. It also came with greens which was utterly disgusting and overpowering with vinegar. The waiter didn't offer to swap it out he just said ok. I was pretty full by then so I wasn't tripping but I still had to pay for some nasty greens. I didn't order any drinks but my friends said they were really good. I tasted the oxtail yamen and it tasted greasy with spaghetti noodles.They had an awkwardly placed dancer that came out from time to time. The dancer was only flinging her arms and not realy doing a specific type of dance, more like moving to the beat. I wouldn't classify this place as upscale, only the price but overall it's another place just to try. I wouldn't come back but I wouldn't discourage anyone to go. It's just not my vibe. The price is high and for that amount everything should shine not just a few things throughout the dinner. read more

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You will not be disappointed when checking out Doves Restaurant located on Main Street in Midtown. From the decor to the food to the hospitality, oh, they nailed it. You must get the Etouffee Wontons and Brussel Sprouts 10 out of 10. Great for date night, girls' night, or just chilling in a friend group. Go see what the hype is all about... It's very mindful!!! Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 read more

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Went to Doves for Saturday brunch. Great vibe. Great food. The service was excellent as well. Loved the ambience. The food was fresh and hot. Drinks were on point. The DJ was nice played a nice selection of music. It was a great first time experience read more

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My friend and I decided to pop in for happy hour and it was a breath of fresh air! Although my friend had been, she could stop talking about how good her experience was even better this most recent time. The head guy( I forget his name) was passionate about service and made us feel right at home over a plate of oxtails! The manager also was extremely nice and personable. And omg yallllll, the red snapper! It has me hooked. It was a great start to my weekend! I'll be back! read more

I'm sorry in advance. This is a long one. I was really hoping to enjoy my experience here, unfortunately that was not the case. Two of my friends and I had reservations for 9:30 PM. 2/3 of us were there on time. We were not seated until an hour and 10 minutes later. We, along with 2 to 3 other parties were crammed like sardines in the very small entrance area. Someone who appeared to be a manager, or maybe owner, who was clearly not supposed to work that night, based on the way, he was dressed, came in, to address the hostesses about the situation. The hostesses were clearly frustrated, and were fussing with the waiters about people sitting too long at tables, and not leaving in a timely matter for people with reservations to sit down. We were told the hold up was several large birthday parties that made the kitchen backed up. If the kitchen is not equipped to serve multiple tables of 10+ people, there should probably be a limit on the number of people per party, like no more than 6-8. After waiting for about 40 minutes, we were ready to leave. One of the hostesses told us that we "only" had 20 minutes left on our wait. Simultaneously, a small group of people left from the bar to go sit at a table. We snagged those seats. One of the bartenders came over and told us that she would clean the area for us. After she cleaned, we sat there, waiting for her to come back to ask us what we wanted to drink, but that never happened. We then realized that she was only servicing one side of the bar. No one ever came to service us in anyway. We had to flag her down to put in our drink order. After more than 20 minutes passed, we questioned the hostess about when we would be seated. The manager, had to tell two women, who were lingering around, that they needed to leave the booth so we could be seated. Once we were finally able to sit down, again an hour and 10 minutes later, things went pretty smoothly. The only hiccup was that I ordered the bow buns that were supposed to come with southern fried chicken. When they came out, the chicken was nothing near fried. The waitress sent it back for me, and when it came back out, it had a very light coating on it, but it still certainly was not southern fried. Nonetheless, it tasted great. I also had the mashed potatoes, which were decent-ish. I ordered brussels sprouts as well, but I had those boxed to go. You know how it is when you're so hungry that when you finally do eat, you get full super fast. That's what happened with us tonight after waiting so long. We didn't even order an entrée, because we knew we would be too full after the appetizer. I'm giving them two stars for the bow buns. I understand that they are a new restaurant, but the wait time, and the very visible bickering between employees was ridiculous. Also, the song, "Birthday B!tch" was played every time someone had sparkling lights and a sign brought to their table. It was excessive, the number of times it was played. There were also other birthday songs that were played throughout the night. It was way too much. read more

Doves - The World is Mine - Asian Fusion Near Me - Houston, Texas

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food - couldn't order , my sister had a reservation they allowed her to book at 7pm tonight and didn't tell us the kitchen closes at 7:30 - majority of the menu was marked off not available . service - horrible , we were declined food to come because we disnt want it rushed in the kitchen and cooked half ass the manager was very rude and unprofessional !!! then added a mandatory tip for just our drinks and they gave half ass service from the start ! [[HIGHLIGHT]]this is a nice looking place with false advertisements!!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I had high hopes when I chose Dove Restaurant to host a surprise birthday dinner for my boyfriend--a place we've enjoyed for date nights in the past. Unfortunately, this experience left me feeling disappointed, disrespected, and genuinely heartbroken. To reserve the space, I was told a $200 deposit was required and would go toward the final bill. After confirming my guest count with the event coordinator (under 15 people), she immediately booked the reservation before I even paid. Still, I promptly paid the $200 invoice, trusting that all was in order. Since we were doing separate checks, I asked how the $200 would be applied. The event coordinator said it could be refunded or applied to my personal tab--I chose the refund option to avoid confusion. A few days before the dinner, an emergency caused a family of 4 to cancel, reducing our group from 14 to 11. I informed the restaurant, but was told that because I didn't give a 48-hour notice, we still had to meet the $1,400 food & beverage minimum. I explained the emergency and asked for understanding--but none was offered. The total bill for what was actually ordered came out to $638. Despite two other parties being seated nearby (contrary to the explanation that our section was blocked off just for us), I was told we still had to spend the full $1,400. The general manager said the event coordinator had been instructed to refund my $200 deposit, but she told me it would be processed the day of the event (Saturday). Yet when I asked earlier (Wednesday), she said it would take 24-48 hours. Mixed communication all around. Eventually, I was told the remaining balance would need to be paid regardless, and whatever we didn't spend would go onto gift cards. I asked--so you're forcing me to buy gift cards? That didn't sit right with me, but I wanted to avoid embarrassment during my boyfriend's celebration. I agreed to let them keep my $200 deposit and apply it to the minimum. Still, I had to pay for my own food, and my boyfriend ended up covering the balance--on his birthday--just to keep the peace. And that's not even the end. Everyone paid their individual bills, which already had 20% gratuity included. But then the restaurant added another 20% gratuity to the remaining balance owed to meet the minimum--bringing the final remaining charge to $607.28. Altogether, we wasted over $800 just trying to meet a minimum that didn't reflect the actual guest count or the real situation. To top it off, when we arrived, we were told we'd need to be done by 8:00 PM for another large party. We weren't rushed out, and no other party ever arrived. So what exactly was the urgency? I genuinely tried to be graceful and understanding, but this experience left a sour taste in my mouth. I spent weeks planning this dinner to make my boyfriend feel special, and instead I left feeling hurt and frustrated. He didn't deserve that, and neither did I. I am open to a resolution, but at this point, I'd prefer to speak directly with the owner, not a manager or event coordinator. I want to believe Dove can do better--but this situation was poorly handled from start to finish. read more

Was looking for a place to celebrate my wife's 67th birthday and I came across Doves on instagram and I decided to give it a try. we are glad we did because it met our expectations not only that, the owner was a former student of my wife and she was shocked to find that out. He wasn't in at the time , but our waitress informed his manager and the owner called in to the restaurant to have a personal conversation with her. We really thought that was thoughtful of him. I'm a small bite guy and I ordered, Franks Dumplings and to my surprise, it was very good and there's no doubt on our next visit, I will be ordering it again. The ambience of the restaurant was first class and the layout to the club was throughly well done from the furnishings to the bathroom foyer to the bathroom themselves. Everything was nice and clean. I'm a contemporary Jazz guy and their music selection was top tier. All and all, we definitely will be back. read more

From the greeting to the seating and the service that I received this past Saturday, which was September 28 I highly recommend this restaurant. Latonya was our server and she was awesome and our food was really good. I attended with a small group of friends totaling four of us and everyone raved about their food. This was my second time here and it will not be my last. read more

Doves - Asian Fusion Near Me - Houston, Texas

Loved the ambience here! We checked it out on opening weekend and it was a full house! Service was a little slow and they ran out of complimentary champagne. A couple menu items weren't available but overall a good experience. Drinks took a while to come out so we felt like we needed to be on a time crunch since we had other plans afterwards. The tuna tower was basic. Drinks were pretty! Decor and patio was nice! read more

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We went to try the new brunch menu! Service was excellent. New Brunch Menu included chicken and waffles, and oxtails but the French toast with peaches stole the spotlight. There was clearly a master of bacon, it was perfection. Upscale ambience dress to impress. Amazing evergreen color decor! Great drinks. read more

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Every once in a while, I pop in to check in on our local HTX spots. This place was recommended through social media. I must say it is top notch! The owner is very intuitive. Checking on you and showing everything as well. You've had a great dining experience very through with integrity and intention. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience was absolutely wonderful. Great decor great set up.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It actually was a little smaller than I thought it was, but you would not know with the way that it was set up.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food let's talk about that. The lamb chops were delicious cooked to perfect perfection if anyone knows anything about culinary cuisine you will know that a delicious lamb chop is cooked by the intense rich flavor of the meat, the fried green tomatoes were spot on with the sauce given on the side. And who can forget the drinks if you're loving a mimosa when you drink they have over 20 flavors I believe. We will be back hands down and please dress with some class attire great for a few photo options, celebrating, birthdays, milestones, etc. and in the evening they have a DJ and it's a little bit more lively if you prefer hookah as well don't sleep on this gem. And lastly, I will say the service from each individual that was present today and my dining experience was phenomenal. read more

Drink was good. Fried rice was bland. Lamb chops tasted gamy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Music too loud.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff was nice

Food was amazing, but would order to go. Due to the EXTREMELY loud music I had to yell to have any conversation. Even my waitress could not ask if everything was good but had to give me thumbs up to ask. Took over an hour to get the tomahawk but was given an extra crab mac n cheese. If you're looking to eat at a fancy club, this will do. read more

Where do I begin?! Doves is a MUST VISIT if you're coming to Houston, live in Houston, on a day trip to Houston....you HAVE to go! Food was a 10 for presentation, service, and taste. Service was so attentive and hospitable. Management was very involved in making sure everything was perfection. And the venue itself, STUNNING. So many picture perfect instagram-able moments! If I didn't live in North Carolina, I'd be back for a birthday dinner! Thank you Doves and staff for a beautiful evening! read more

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I recently went against my better judgement and tried this place out for brunch after a friend of my mine wasn't happy with her dinner experience. We were seated promptly, and our waitress thought a little forget provided good service given the circumstances. The restaurant is beautiful and the ambiance was nice. There was a live saxophonist that played a r&b and hip hop. There was a bit of a wait for the food but luckily I ordered the wings as an appetizer as something for us to enjoy while we waited. I ordered the steak(medium), potatoes, and eggs and my friend ordered the hash which she said was good. My food on the other hand was "okay". I took a bite of the steak and it was cold, but the potatoes were pipping hot. I politely informed the waitress and she informed she would take care of it. She disclosed that someone from the kitchen would be coming out to talk to me, which was after fine. A gentleman from the kitchen comes out holding the plate with a towel and informs me that the steak will be really hot so be careful. To my dismay, it was previous plate(I know because I took a bite of the food) that was reheated which resulted in the steak that I requested to be served at medium, being overcooked to well done. I was also given a disclaimer that the steak just looks like that but it's medium temperature. The steak was a hangar steak that was sliced in the kitchen, so each piece was well done. I politely informed the waitress that unfortunately I would not be able to enjoy the steak due to it being well done. Another gentleman working in regular clothes approached the table and asked about the food and I explained the issue. He said he would bring a drink for the inconvenience , which was a half full mimosa. At this point while I'm waiting for my food, the other person has completely finished her food, which she said was good. A steak was brought to the table for the 3rd time, and once again it was cold, frustrated and hungry I made the best of the situation and ate the cold steak and hot potatoes. Don't get me wrong the steak was seasoned very well , it was very disappointing that it was cold, not lukewarm once again. When asked about the steak I suggested to a gentleman that maybe the kitchen shouldn't let the steak rest so long, or it should be the last thing cooked since everything else on the plate is hot. I was told that because it was a thin piece of hangar steak that from the grill in the kitchen, to being plated, then walked to my table the steak could easily get cold. I thought it was weird that any establishment would admit to knowingly serving cold food. I've also never been to an establishment where I've had to send a plate back twice, and no compensation was offered. All in all I'm only giving 2 stars for the two helpful young ladies Shanice and Daja. Also the chicken wings were good other than that I could do without. I wanted to love the place but after my experience I don't see myself returning read more

Great service, food and ambiance. I've been several times and it's been a pleasant experience.

Extremely disappointing experience all the way around, if everyone gave an honest review they would be out of business. Came yesterday and after paying $30+ to park on a narrow 2-way street with the rudest valet ever, we were seated at the bar with no drinks because our table was not available. I know that HOUSTON has coined the whole 2 to 3 hour wait thing, but this was ridiculous. Another party that was there for a birthday, she had been waiting over two hour but got bumped for some local wannabe celebrity, yes, we saw that. No drinks, no service no nothing and then majority of the items they wanted to order were gone. The tall manager was there (He was on TV the other night with his horrible misogynistic IG business partner who clowned his wife), he was trying but everyone can see they know nothing about the industry. The food was horrible, weak drinks and the waitstaff was trying their best but what could they do?? The Tomahawk was mid, the lamb chops were decent and what was up with the unisex toilet with three stalls that anyone could walk in on that was disgusting not a good experience and not upscale, just because you have a weirdly shaped white woman dancing on a stage it does not make you sexy. This is going to be a grand opening and grand closing situation soon huge waste of money like Se7en. Throwing a huge grand opening with local VIPs (in their heads) and taking a bunch of pictures doesn't mean you know how to open or operate a restaurant. Save your coins for Bungalow and Steak 48,here don't even bother. read more

Surprisingly impressed with this restaurant. The place is quaint but has very nice aesthetics. The service was perfect with a knowledgeable and respectful waitress. The food was amazing. Hot and fresh and fulfilling. Definitely add to your list. read more

Wonderful customer service, amazing food and drinks. I can always appreciate great service and friendly staff. Music wasn't too loud and was able to catch up with a long time friend without screaming across the table. Restrooms were clean. Enjoyed my experience, will definitely be back! read more

Doves - Restroom - Asian Fusion Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The food was delicious. Good service and the ambiance was great. It is a great place for date night or a night out with friends.

Ambiance was cool but let's be for real, the food was trash for the prices. Spent $300 for the smallest lamb chops, had to send the Mac and cheese back but was still charges for it! Drinks was very Mid, I'm not a drinker and didn't even get a buzz from my drink. It gives the feel of upscale but the food and drinks definitely dumb that down. read more

My friends and I want to celebrate Christmas together and go Doves. We had heard really good things and thought it would be a really nice place for us to go. The Ambiance was great and the service of the wait staff was great however the kitchen staff and the wait for the food was completely horrible. We had a reservation for 7pm and it took 25 minutes to get our appetizers they were ok. Then it took us another hour or more to get our food and it was good. I would have been more forgiving had the restaurant been busy but it was not. We will not return. read more

Food mediocre. Service subpar. Nice place tho. I wouldn't waste my money on it. 1star

Amazing amazing!!! The owner did a fabulous job on this restaurant. Ambiance is beautiful. Food is very tasteful. I had salmon, collards greens and fried rice with lobster and crab. This place have very good customer service. Please don't change.Valet is too high that's the only bad, go check it out u won't be disappointed. Oh the music was good read more

Relatively uniquely engaging part of this place is the ambiance decor and shrimp n grits. We will absolutely never return. Service is extremely slow and lacks attention to detail (no utensils provided for over 15 min after main course was served). They ran out of critical ingredients for some dishes too and still attempted to charge full amount. We ordered turkey bacon as a substitute and the waiter told us she thinks it tastes terrible and opted to jusy not bring it out at all... we were taken back. Above all, charged a service charge as well. $15 valet parking for a brunch experience is a farse for a supposed trendy place but in actuality lacking finessè, style and prompt service. In a city like Houston, we suggest elevating the dining experience or we don't expect this place to be around for much longer. read more

This place has the sickest vibe l've seen in Houston but man what an absolute disaster. I made reservations and when I got there they told me it would be a 30 minute wait so we sat at the bar we didn't have to wait the full 30 minute they sat us next to tho go go dancer the waitress didn't know anything about the menu she recommended the calamari it looked like a bowl of the fish crumbs from long John silvers hard and crunchy the waitress said that was all she could recommend..... the music was so loud we could barely hear her and she continued on didn't bend down after she saw I couldn't hear what she was saying....the drinks were all $20 and were sweet zero acidic balance and minimal alcohol taste....like an expensive coolaid drink with a piece of fruit on the rim, they only have valet $15 but they don't bring the car back to you because they couldn't turn around on the street so they gave us our keys and we walked to our vehicle, the food was not good and expensive. I had the orange chicken and my rice was under cooked and still had many hard pieces and the vegetables were tasteless....the bathroom was closed and they had no alternative for guest, I had to sort of plead with them that I needed to use the restroom and they finally allowed me to use the restroom but I couldn't flush the toilet.. knowing that the restroom was closed and they had no alternative I was uncomfortable and didn't drink anything else and just wanted to get out of there.... Please save your money and time this place is trash. read more

Excellent Food & Drinks 10/10 .. Excellent Customer service from the time we entered the building we were greeted with smiles even the busy bartenders were kind & smiling...We came for a Birthday party and it was the entire upstairs. Total it was about 27 of us....the staff assigned to us was nothing short of Amazing..& Fred the GM stopped by several times throughout the night to make sure everything was running smoothly..The interior is Beautiful. the entertainment was awesome the Dancing Dove were a Vibe the DJ was Jamming. I highly recommend Dove's read more

Going for Vic and Anthony's but leaves a lot to be desired. The service is mid, but they do try. Ordered the Wagu Steak, which was actually pretty good; however, I didn't get wagu from it at all good thing was it's only $60.00. Ambiance is pretty decent though. Beware of the dress code though. The craft cocktails are good, but this is not the place to go for a drink after a basketball or baseball game if you want to go somewhere downtown because they will turn you away, or worse invite you in and then kick you out. Overall, I see the vision, and know they will be successful once they have solidified their identity and fully understand their target audience. read more

The Houston Brunch Club patronized Doves for brunch today. The service and ambiance was amazing!! It was the perfect venue for our event. Shout out to owner Sam for making the booking seamless and waitress Dee. Their attentiveness and friendliness elevated the dining experience and made our event unforgettable!! read more

I came here for the first time with my friends and we were super excited. We had a reservation for 8:00 p.m. and our table was not ready. They constantly told us they were cleaning the table and before we knew it, it was 8:30! What a waste of a Uber. Upon getting ready to leave the male host in the front said something very rude to us. Talk about bad service! I do not recommend! Get it together! read more

The service here is terrible. They were more interested in serving bottles over food. Extremely short staffed. It took us an hour to be seated with a paid deposit reservation booked in advanced. After being seated. We didn't get served waters until after an hour after being seated and having to ask several times. It took over 45 minutes for us to receive cocktails we ordered from the bar. The food took over 2 hours to come out from the kitchen and as our food came out the manager proceeded to approach our table telling 2 of our guest that they ran out of what she ordered and if she wanted something else. There was nothing offered to us to accommodate the terrible service we had. I do not recommend that you come here. They need help in how to run this establishment. Only great thing here is that the aesthetics here is beautiful and that's it. read more