They are wrong for that- after an hour wait on a to go order...seafood boil, I received overcooked crab legs and undercooked potatoes- the corn and shrimp were ok... and the flavor was there, overall very underwhelmed by the food. Long as it took, I'd be more impressed if everything had been overcooked- The focus seemed to be dancing, hookah, and drinks-- not the food... if you're just trying to vibe, may be your type of place...but do not come hungry- read more

Gotti's - Undercooked potatoes, and the body of the crab looks like it's been chewed through... - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food was pretty decent, the vibe was chill. The waiter Daphne, was really nice and patient. I went on a Tuesday after a concert late night and it wasn't a long wait and was seated immediately. Great happy hour prices. Tacos (catfish) amazing. Boudin balls disgusting, Cajun eggrolls were very good and the chicken wings (holy honey sauce) they were pretty good. read more

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After an hour and a half we still don't have our food. Half of our party received their food in piece meal fashion. A part of their meal would come and then another 10-15mins later the rest of their meal. Music is way too loud that the waiter nor our party could hear each other. Very disappointed because this is a black owned restaurant and we wanted to support and give a positive review. read more

Gotti's - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

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First visit to this establishment. I found it in the event section on my app for Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday party. They advertised 2.00 tacos, 7.00 nachos and some drink specials. This may be an every Tuesday special. Warning music is very loud and the waiters may get your order wrong due to they can't hear you. I may give another shot at a later time. After reading the reviews this spot seems hit or miss. read more

Gotti's - Chicken nachos - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

Gotti's: Another (Black) Restaurant Serving Up Poor Customer Service. Against my rule to not patron "automatic 18%-20% gratuity" establishments, I reserved and arrived to Gotti's for/with a friend at 6:30p (8/18/24). Got seated immediately, received waters, and didn't get my food until 7:30p. The issue? The honey hot wings I ordered took forever to cook bc "They [cooks&waitress] didn't know how frozen they were." 7:20p- I flag down any server I could and asked them to cancel my order. The bob-haired manager,brought my food over&quickly pointed to the fineprint on the menu and said "We can't give refunds," I paid for nothing yet BTW, and she could knock off 20%, meaning. I HAVE TO PAY FOR A MEAL I WAITED AN HOUR FOR BC OF THEIR TERRIBLE SERVICE&COMMUNICATION. All I did was enter a restaurant, ordered food, and waited,which I explained to the manager who told me I'm wrong bc I kept arguing w/ her. Her manager, Amani?, the only employee w/ a stitch of professionalism, came to remedy the situation offering us to come back for a comped meal of shots on the spot. I took a shot. I'm not coming back. This isn't a "we're [black folk] are hardest on each other" thing. Like,what is the endgame for the (black) restaurants and bars? Can you not have a quality product/service AND be successful? 0/10 read more

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I visited Gotti's on Mother's Day without a reservation and was told I'd need to be added to the waitlist, which was completely understandable. Fortunately, I spoke with the manager, Angel, who was kind enough to get my partner and me seated quickly. After being seated, we waited over 25 minutes without any acknowledgment from a server. I eventually flagged down another waiter to find out who was assigned to our table. Our server finally arrived and apologized for the delay. We ordered a hookah and a bottle of champagne--Andre Brut, which wholesales for around \$1.50 but is priced at $30 at the restaurant. Both items arrived promptly, which gave us hope for a better experience moving forward. Unfortunately, it took another 15 minutes before the server returned to take our food order. Once we ordered, we waited over an hour for the food to arrive. I spoke with Angel again, and she let us know that our appetizers were never entered into the system and kindly offered to comp them. By this point, we had been there for about an hour and a half and were understandably frustrated. We requested our food to-go and asked for the check. When the server brought the handheld payment device, he didn't show us the itemized breakdown I had requested. The screen was turned toward us on the tip prompt, and I felt pressured to leave one. I ended up tipping $15 because of his great energy & attitude, but I'm still unsure if gratuity was already included. We initially came to try Gotti's with the intent of potentially recommending it to our food reviewers that are apart of our agency visiting Houston soon. Sadly, after this experience, we'll be passing for now. The food was okay, but the pricing compared to the level of service just didn't justify the visit. read more

Came here for Sunday brunch with a friend and I must say loved the vibe! We made reservations so when we entered we were greeted and sat immediately. The dj was live and jammin from the time we entered creating such a fun and hype brunch! As I waited on my friend to arrive, it did take a little while for someone to greet me and bring out the drink, but you wouldn't have really noticed bc again the dj was jammin! The one thing I noticed and enjoyed the most was the dj kept the brunch going and interactive, we played bingo and you could win a drink for yourself and through additional rounds the table! So that was cool that everyone was all for bingo! I ordered the chicken wings bc it just seemed the way to go, but I wanted a side of fries and they don't serve that during brunch. After looking at pics, the waffle fries looked soooo good, so I'm sad I didn't get to try them. But this chicken!! This chicken was sooooooo good!! It was well seasoned, I asked for extra crispy, and that's exactly what I got. Not over cooked, cooked just right and every crunch was soooo good! I also heard about the Gotti sauce so I ordered a side of that and it didn't disappoint either! It's almost like a Cajun Alfredo sauce that was perfect to dip the wings in. Overall I give this place a great rating and would come back again. Gratuity is added automatically on Saturday and Sundays, which makes perfect sense. Also this is East Downtown, so there is street parking and paid parking lots available. read more

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We came here on a random Sunday. My friend had been before, she said the food was pretty good and it had the vibe that we were looking for that day. I recommend booking a reservation in advance was pretty packed in there. We ended up booking our reservation the same morning we went, and they still had some good time slots available. We had the beignets as our appetizer and it was so good we got three more orders after that. We also tried the biscuits which were fluffy like a good biscuit should be. I have the shrimp & grits and added a catfish to it. It was so good! We also got a mimosa tower. It wasn't filled all the way to the top which sucked, but we still had a good time and the music was good. read more

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We supplies Gotti's and it's owner Irvin Williams food products and won't pay us. No issues with the products, he just dodges calls and emails. Very unethical! read more

Attended brunch here for my daughters birthday, In my honest opinion I would probably most likely not return, I ordered the fish and grits, my husband ordered the shrimp and grits, added fish, my daughter had the red velvet waffles and chicken, side of bacon, my son ordered the gumbo and I had mimosas. We left majority of the food there and took nothing to go, The server was so friendly and amazing but the food was not good, everything was completely cold to include the side of bacon, the only thing that was hot was the fish. The waffles were flat and salty, overall it wasn't a great experience due the food, The music was great, we took a photo there and paid for that, the guy was friendly that took the photos of me and my family! We spent $167 to include a $30 fee, and paid $30 to park. read more

Gotti's - Fried Catfish & Grits - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The food was amazing (fried fish, fried shrimp and dirty rice). The service was mediocre because everyone seemed to be running around and almost knocking everyone over. The worst part of the entire experience was no conversing because the music from the DJ was so loud and then a combination of the Hookah and the vulgar rap music made the ambience annoying and very disturbing. I didn't pick this place I was there for my 60 year old aunts birthday celebration. read more

The food and service were really good. Kyra's was my waitress and she was extremely pleasant. The Cajun egg roll was so good. I was pleasantly surprised.. read more

The atmosphere is great but it feels like it's overcompensating for the super long wait times. the music was insanely loud i could barely hear my husband who was a FOOT away from me. It took 20 mins just to get a drink and another 30 mins for just an appetizer and half of my order. We asked for gumbo and Lamb chops and after the 40 min wait it still wasn't fully done. Me and my husband had already tried coming here once and it took 30 mins for a waiter to even come take our drink order. But we figured we'd try again when it wasn't so busy, but it was the same thing. the staff seem to just be listening to the music and sitting and chitchatting instead of working! The gumbo was salty and looked more like a cup size rather than a bowl (like i ordered). our server was cool and very apologetic about the wait but regardless we had to leave. I paid $60 for basically sitting in there. I really wouldn't recommend coming here if you're looking for a quick bite or even maybe sitting and talking to friends. read more

The service at Gotti's in Houston was unacceptable. Long wait times, missing food and drinks, and lack of attention from our server made the experience frustrating. Definitely not what we expected. read more

Food was delicious. Server was nice and knowledgeable of the menu. Great vibes and fun atmosphere. read more

Gotti's - Fried Shrimp with Gotti's Seafood Rice Cajun-Jerk Lamb Chops and Mac & Cheese Rum punch Strawberry margarita - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food was great! Good music and service. Our server Thomas recommended great food. We came from California and recommend trying when coming to Houston! ***** Thomas read more

We decided to go to Gotti's for a late night eat! We went on a Sunday about 10pm. There was no wait. We were immediately seated but it took the waitress about 15 mins to come greet us and get drinks. But that was really no issue because the music was blaring and we were vibing to the tunes! Since it was my bday, my drink was on the waitress 2 which i thought was extremely nice! I ordered the catfish bites and gumbo! They both were very good! The gumbo had a little spice to it but i came to find out that all food in HTX is spicy as hell!! At the end of our meal, they came over with a sparkler and bday sign & a piece of cake which was a great surprise! Will def come back! read more

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I had lunch here last week while in the area. My order was for a bowl of the chicken and sausage gumbo for $14 and had them add shrimp for another $2. The food was delivered less than 10 minutes later. The first thing I noticed was that the amount of gumbo didn't come close to filling the bowl. It looked like I was shorted a few spoonfuls. Taste wise the gumbo had a dark roux that was flavorful and the content amount was acceptable. The added shrimp didn't amount to much and even though it was only $2 extra I didn't think it was worth it. This meal was ok but didn't stand out to me so that's why I give a 3 overall score. read more

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1st time visiting and i had an awesome time!!! dj was amazing- sunday brunch and bingo was so much fun!!! food was delicious- grits were cold however manager brought bowls of hot fresh grits..perfect the service was slow but the overall ambiance was lit so the slow service wasn't too bad! read more

Gotti's - CATFISH AND SHRIMP GRITS SEASONED PERFECTLY - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

I visited Gotti's for a late lunch on a weekend. It provides a very similar vibe to other local restaurants. There was a DJ and hookah available. My drink was delicious. I ordered the blackened shrimp with dirty rice which is associated with an up charge. The portion size seems small upon presentation but after finishing my meal I felt full. The shrimp was delicious and the corn muffins were amazing. Our waiter was very nice and made sure we were taken care of. Not sure if I will visit again but it's a nice place to hang out with friends. read more

Gotti's - Blackened Shrimp Delight with dirty rice - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Vibe is cool, nice TVs and music. Good overpriced and not amazing. Greens were way too spicy. Gave me mashed potato cold. Drinks overpriced and not strong. Service was just ok.. will not be back read more

So far so good. Taco Tuesdays If yiur with tmobile you get cash back when you download dine rewards. Tacos are great. They a lil heavy on the seasonings when it comes to they Cole Slaw. Wine 7.95 Tacos 2$ each on Tuesdays Tequila $5. Very clean inside. 90's Vibe. Small on the outside Big on inside. Service is Average when not busy. They do have Hookahs. $40 each( small) read more

Gotti's - Tacos and Peach Infused Wine Chicken and Fried Fish Tacos - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

Club-like atmosphere on a Saturday! DJ, fire sticks, and all. A fun spot to get hype before going out. The food was delicious and I definitely recommend the Gotti's sauce. Only improvements would be portion size and silverware. read more

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This restaurant is interesting not amazing, but definitely more than tolerable with great service. Blacked owned vibes and I am here for it! The fried pickles were okay the pickles are huge for the thickness of the batter. The owner and server Lauren were great about remaking them for us, I loved that. Lauren was great all around and had a great attitude. It says a lot about the culture of this environment. The lamb chop lollipops were nothing short of an extravaganza on my taste buds and the dirty rice was a great compliment to the course. My wife said her pasta was over seasoned, but she enjoyed it. Outside of the food I disagree with their gratuity, we spent $85 just me and her. With a party of 4 each individual checks and they included an automatic gratuity which is different than I am used to. Just be aware it's expensive and portions are small for the price, but worth a try. read more

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This place was terrible. If I could give this a negative rating I would. This place is absolutely terrible. The food was disgusting. The wall was leaking water. I went for Happy Hour to find out that was fake. They posted things on the Happy Hour menu and then the priced changed when they brought the bill. When they brought the bill they used digital and tried to hide 25% of fake fees on top of the food, and still expected a tip. I ordered a Spicy Margarita. It was obviously not one when I received it, and come to find out my waitress not a bartender made it and she did not have a clue. She used Vodka instead of Tequila which did not register to me until I got home. This was a terrible experience. It took me a day to realize how bad this place was. And the crazy part is I still walked out giving these people $100 for 2 people and the food was not worth a dime. It was absolutely disgusting. DO NOT GO TO THIS RESTAURANT. read more

Went for Sunday Brunch with a group. Parking is not the easiest at this location. If you get there early you may be able to find street parking. If not there are lots nearby, but they can be pricey. From $12-$40. Our party had a reservation but we could not be seated until half of the party arrived. Once we were seated, our waiter was attentive and promptly took our orders. I ordered the red velvet chicken & waffles with the signature Gotti Punch. It was very good, the chicken came out piping hot. I did have to ask for butter (as did everyone else that ordered waffles). I think it should be a given that butter is served with waffles. The menu prices were average for some options, but there were others that seemed a bit pricey. The vibe was excellent! The DJ kept the party lit and everyone in the place enjoyed the music. There were a couple of rounds of brunch bingo that made for a good time. As part of a large party, I expected the gratuity added to the bill. What I didn't expect was that there would be an option to add an additional tip on my personal check. No thank you, I'm not tipping twice. Nice restaurant if you want to go for a fun vibe. Hookah, mimosa carafes & towers with great music. The parking situation and fact that we got booted from our table when there were other open tables available are enough for me not to return. read more

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The food is good the service is horrible. You have wait over an hour for your food to be delivered to your table. If you smoking Hookah they are on point. We came to Gotti's to eat. We had to wait until the cooks dance and smoke before preparing the orders. The manager made excuses for the staff stating they were still prepping food at 5:00 pm. I suggested they should come in early and prep. They did not have hardly any customers at this time. This was the most terrible service I have ever experienced. read more

Man if I could give me less I would but I'll be nice and give them the one star because we were late to our reservation but they were able to sit us but once we sat no one even acknowledged us or said anything to us for almost 40 mins the wait for service and food doesn't warrant the prices this place charges. Maybe this is for the babies because aunties will definitely be annoyed going here. Music was good but can't outweigh the bad service. I only came here due to a friend's suggestion. The service was so bad, I cancelled things I ordered like a hookah because after 20 mins I no longer wanted it. Once they did bring the food, items were forgotten. I asked for a manager and no one came, would not recommend. read more

Same great food, same great vibe, same great service. This time we came for the weekend brunch and were not disappointed! We tried the margarita tower and boudin balls. They even helped us to celebrate a birthday in our party! Definitely return customers! read more

Gotti's - Boudin Balls (3) - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Gotti's was sooooooo amazing! Great food! The vibe is unmatched. We also experienced really good service. Love it!!! Go here! You won't be disappointed if you're looking for a great brunch experience. read more

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Terrible service I went for the lunch special was supposed to be $10 ended up paying over 30 because they add their own gratuity and would not show me the payment screen. I felt like I got robbed and the food did not make up for the wait and service. Would not recommend read more

Waited over 30 minutes for a shrimp Poboy that finally came and only had four shrimps on it. That was a $10 lunch special then I added a seven dollar cup of gumbo and my bill came out to $32 because they add their own gratuity. I will never be eating here again, rip off spot think cause they play rap music they can overcharge you trash read more

Don't recommend this place. The wait was outrageous. Also noticed that the guys who's job it is to let people in the establishment only lets in his friends and family, while everyone waits their supposed turn. They need to either upgrade to a better system or just say from friends only. read more

I was in Houston recently and had a craving for Cajun food, so I decided to try Gotti's. Let me just say upfront: I won't be going back, and I wouldn't recommend it. First issue--parking. You have to pay for street parking, which is already a small headache before you even walk in. The inside of the restaurant is nice, clean, and the staff were friendly. The food was good--not amazing, but solid. Then came the bill, and that's where everything went downhill. They automatically added a 12% gratuity AND an 8% service fee--without saying a word. That's 20% added to your bill before you even decide how the service was. I didn't catch it in time and added an extra $8 tip on top, so what should've been a $110 meal cost me $154. That's ridiculous. I have no problem tipping well--I always do--but forcing a 12% tip regardless of service, then stacking another 8% fee on top? That's just greedy. What exactly is the 8% service fee even for? It's clear the owners don't want to pay their staff and are trying to make the customers cover their expenses. That's not how a well-run restaurant operates. To the owner: Stop being cheap. Pay your employees a fair wage instead of hiding behind bogus charges. If your food and service are good, people will tip--no need to sneak it in. read more

service in the kitchen was the worst ever, it 2 hour to order wings and enrolls the manger did a very bad job servicing his customers, with only 12 customers in in restaurant . read more

Hello, I came to visit this location for my birthday dinner and I thought it was OK but I've experienced better at other places. They opened at around 7 PM on a Monday and we had to wait almost 2 hours for the food to get ready. I ordered the fried lobster pasta, but the pasta never became ready and I had to change to fried rice. I thought this was an inconvenience because I wanted to try the pasta. My boyfriend ordered the lamb chops and he thought it was good but the portions were small. Our dinner was a total of 120 something with gratuity added as well automatically. I do wanna add that I became a little sick waiting on my food because it took so long so you may wanna keep in mind if you are hungry or taking meds. The parking was limited so be mindful of the parking. Overall, I would give this place a 2 out of 10.. It did have a vibe in there. They served hookah. They played R&B music and they had alcohol, but I didn't partake in neither I was just there to taste the food. Thanks for reading if you made it this far far! read more

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First issue... we had a 6pm reservation however we were asked to wait 20 minutes to be seated. After that time passed my daughter had to go speak with someone to finally get a table. Our waiter was friendly and attentive we ordered food and the food took a minute to finally be served to us. For the price the portion sizes were pathetic but the quality was on point. I got the signature catfish dinner. The taste was phenomenal although a little bit salty. The music was too loud to where conversation was only achieved by text. I had to use my flashlight on my phone to read the menu. The female DJ was friendly and personable. Overall I would have rather went elsewhere for dinner. read more

Gotti's - My $30 dollar dinner. - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

Gotti's was referred to me by a family friend. My wife and I went for brunch on Sunday. Unless you wan to take a chance and park on the street, there's a paid parking lot in the next block. Once we arrived we were seated immediately. We looked over the brunch menu and we decided on Red velvet waffles and chicken with fruit for my wife and I had the Rack of lamb and Cajun grits. The lamb was cooked to my liking but the grits were a little stiff but not objectionable. She enjoyed her waffles. We also had a carafe of mimosas which very good. While we were eating we they had a bingo game which was free to play and they gave away a prize. I don't know what it was as neither of us won. It was a nice vibe and we will definitely visit again. read more

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Disappointed Dining Experience After the NBA Draft Party We attended the NBA Draft party at the Toyota Center and decided to try this place for the first time. While the staff was friendly--especially Trey, who was very kind--our overall experience left much to be desired. Food and Pricing The food was extremely expensive for the small portions we received. My daughter ordered the Voodoo Wings, which normally comes with fries. She requested rice instead, and they allowed the substitution without informing us it would cost extra. Only when the bill came did we find out there was an additional charge for the rice. I ordered shrimp and waffle fries, along with a side of six grilled shrimp. The menu said $6, but it turned out that was the price for only three shrimp, so I ended up paying $12 just for six shrimp. Honestly, we could have just ordered another full meal for what we ended up paying. My granddaughter and I each got a glass of lemonade. At $4 a glass, I expected something better. She accidentally spilled hers, and while the staff was quick to clean it up (which I appreciated), no one offered to refill it. I gave her mine since she's only six and we don't give her much sugar anyway--and I didn't care for the taste. Hidden Fees and Charges The total bill for just two meals and a side of shrimp came to over $80. Several unexpected fees were tacked on. When we asked the staff, one gentleman explained that the fees were essentially pooled tips for the waitstaff--so basically a mandatory gratuity. There were additional charges too, but I can't even remember what they were all for. None of this was communicated upfront. Service and Atmosphere The service was slow, despite the restaurant being far from busy. When we arrived, there were only a handful of other tables occupied--definitely not a crowd. Yet our food took a long time to arrive and was lukewarm at best. The flavor was good, but nothing came out hot, which was disappointing. Lighting in the restaurant was poor, and the font on the menu was so tiny that it was nearly impossible to read the prices clearly. That might be part of why the charges caught us off guard. Accessibility and Final Thoughts One big issue for us: the place is not ADA-friendly. You have to walk up stairs to get in, which could be a real problem for anyone with mobility issues. If you're just looking for a spot to watch a game and grab drinks, this place might work for you. But if you're planning a family meal and don't want to break the bank, I'd look elsewhere. Between the high prices, hidden fees, slow service, and cold food, it's not somewhere I'd return for dinner with my family. read more

I was excited to celebrate my birthday Gotti's, but unfortunately, the experience was terrible. We had a reservation for 2:00 p.m. and arrived on time. My party of 4 were seated quickly, but immediately overtaken by the loud music. While I enjoy a lively atmosphere during brunch, the volume made it impossible to have a conversation without shouting. It felt more like a nightclub. Service was slow from the start. Our waiter approached our table and told us she would give us a few minutes to look over the menu--though she didn't ask if we were ready, she just assumed. After she walked away, we waited for about 10-15 minutes before flagging down another waiter. We were able to place both our drink and food orders at 2:30 p.m. Sadly, it only got worse from there. Our drinks took nearly 30 minutes to arrive, and during that time, we watched an employee photograph and record our drinks for social media content. While I understand the desire for Instagram-worthy moments, it felt like the staff's priorities were out of order. Our drinks, a Watermelon Lemon Drop and a margarita (forgot the name), were average. Like most vibe-dining restaurants, the drinks were mostly juice and mixers, with very little alcohol to balance them out. At 3:15 p.m., we asked our waiter how much longer it would be for our food, and he mentioned they were behind. At 3:45 p.m., we asked again, only to be told that the food was on its way and that a discount would be applied due to the wait. By 4:00 p.m., after waiting for an hour and a half and still not receiving our food, we decided to cancel the order. We paid for our drinks and left. It's unacceptable to wait for two hours and leave without any food. I understand that restaurants can get busy, but the combination of poor service, long wait times, and lack of communication made this birthday celebration one to forget. Overall, I won't be returning, as the experience did not meet the standards. I hope management takes feedback seriously and works to improve both service and wait times. read more