We had 5 hours to kill after a vollyball tournament. 16 strong. We made 4 reservations. We got there @ 2:45 so after the lunch rush. We asked to be seated close together as we know they dont combine tables. Please wait in the lobby to see what we can do so we waited in the lobby. 5mins later we cant sit you. Sorry why? We just cant. Yes we had bags. All are carry on and they had an empty outside deck. Not sure how you cant figure out a large group at a time that is truly not busy. Cant imagine what Friday or Saturday night happens here. Do not go here without a reservation do not go here with a large group even if you have a reservation. I feel bad for the workers that get paid tips and i feel bad for the owners who have hired a host or manager that cant accommodate a large group even if they had reservations. read more

Where do I begin? The food the service and the ambience are all great every time I come here. I've had just about the entire menu. My favorites are the emerald kale salad with rotisserie chicken, the salmon dip, the grilled rock fish with crispy shrimp, the cheeseburger, the Asian noodle salad I mean you just can't go wrong with anything that's on the menu. And the key lime pie is a must to end your meal. You know if they only have one dessert it has to be amazing! read more

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CHECK YOUR FEET BEFORE DINING AT HILLSTONE'S! My husband and I, both CPAs, have celebrated on April 15th (end-of-tax-season) for several decades at Hillstone restaurant, formerly Houston's, at 4848 Kirby Drive. This year, we tried to do the same, eagerly awaiting the warm five-nut brownie we splurge on once a year. When we entered Hillstone this time, however, we were first told we would be seated shortly and then, presumably after being given the "once-over," told we could not be welcomed as patrons inasmuch as my SHOES did not meet their dress policy, since they were "slides." Too shocked to request a manager OR to explain why I cannot wear closed-toe shoes OR to deliver a rant on the deplorable customer service just exhibited, we left. (As an aside, we ended up at True Foods restaurant, 1700 Post Oak Blvd, and had an outstanding lunch in which our waitress graciously gave us a complimentary dessert when we told her we were celebrating April 15th!) Granted, every restaurant has a right to an attire policy, no matter how nonsensical or pretentious. But I can think of several kinder, friendlier ways this woman could have handled my shoe violation: (1) "Ma'am, I'm sorry to inform you that your shoes do not meet our dress code, but rest assured we will accommodate you this time, if you can abide by our policy next time"; (2) "Ma'am, I'm sorry to inform you that your shoes do not meet our dress code, but if there is any skeletal, congenital, podiatric, orthopedic or other medical or personal reason that necessitates the slides, I will be happy to make an exception"; (3) "Ma'am, I'm sorry to inform you that your shoes do not meet our dress code, but we have some decorative footies we can provide you to put over your shoes, if you don't mind using them this time." Sadly, nary an effort at retaining me as a current or future patron was made. All they did was ensure that I would never return. I have to say: I'm 75 years old and this was definitely a "first" in my life, being refused service in a restaurant! read more

not many gluten free options & this location doesn't have sushi. sat at the bar & wrapped up some work. service was okay - would love to try again & see what the hype is all about! read more

Hillstone - French Fries - Salad Near Me - Houston, Texas

Oh Hillstone... no matter what you call yourself, you'll forever be Houston's in my heart. Hillstone is a dying breed in the hospitality industry. Their staff exudes genuine care for their patrons - offering thoughtful suggestions, anticipating diners' needs, and actually giving a sh*t. The venue strikes a balance with its subdued lighting and exceptional accoustics to create an atmosphere perfect for a lunch offsite, datenight, or special occasion dinner. My favorite dishes are the spinach artichoke dip, grilled artichokes (seasonal), caesar salad, and the prime french dip: - Caesar Salad: this may very well be my favorite caesar salad in Houston. The baby gem lettuce has the most satisfying, tender crunch. Their in-house made croutons are buttery and indulgent. I would gladly make this my whole meal if it wasn't for the insanely delicious prime french dip. - Prime French Dip: When HIllstone removed the Prime Rib steak off of their menu, it hurt me like a bad breakup... but then the younger, sexier Prime French Dip came and swept me off my feet. I'm a self admitted sandwich snob, but the Prime French Dip is easily one of my favorite sandwiches in Houston - Piles of thinly sliced pink prime rib are caressed by a fluffy French roll, served with a rich au jus. Make sure to opt for the creamy horseradish sauce. The whole sandwich feels much lighter than you'd imagine, making the whole thing easy to devour. The fries that come with the sandwich are lackluster compared to the french dip, so order the fry seasoning if you'd like to kick it up a notch. For my dirty martini lovers, they make a killer dirty martini with goat cheese olives. For diners with kids, I wouldn't describe Hillstone as kid-friendly, but they do offer an off-the-menu grilled cheese with fries for the little ones. While the food makes Hillstone worthwhile, we return again and again for the unrivaled service. Every server cares. If you walk away from the table at any point, you will come back to a neatly folded napkin. If you sip your martini slowly like me, they have the forethought to transfer your drink to a chilled glass. Pre-bussing is automatic. Food and drink always arrive exactly when you want it to. This mindset is dwindling, but I can always rely on Hillstone to deliver authentic hospitality. read more

The worst experience I've ever had. I took my 3-year-old son to this place, and he accidentally bumped his head on the table. He started crying, and instead of showing any empathy or offering help, the manager immediately came over and told us to leave. She even took away our food and drinks from the table. I was in tears. My little boy calmed down and asked for his burger, and with a lump in my throat, I had to tell him there was no food for us anymore. It was such a heartbreaking and humiliating experience. No parent -- and especially no child -- should ever be treated this way. The manager's behavior was completely heartless and unacceptable. read more

This was an enjoyable visit. I suggest that you make reservations as they are always pretty busy and the wait could be long for a table. We met another couple of friends for dinner. My visit here was strictly for the Hawaiian steak. No steak sauce needed. I paired with a house salad and loaded baked potato. Everything was on point. I enjoyed it immensely. There was enough steak leftover for breakfast the next morning. Even though it's not Houston anymore, it's not very different. The menu is the same and the ambience is the same. Even though the name is change is still Houston's to me. read more

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Chandler was amazing! Her food recs were spot on--I usually go for the French dip, but I took her advice and tried the chicken sandwich. Zero regrets. The smoked salmon app is a must, and you can't go wrong with the spinach dip either. The fish is fresh, the steaks are always perfect... but the real win of the day was Chandler (not Bing, though just as unforgettable). Best service I've had yet, and I can't wait to come back for more. read more

Best food in Houston How this is not rated 5 stars I have no idea Hardly any room at the bar ever Delicious !!!! read more

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I had a not great experience last time but am updating my review because the manager so kindly acknowledged that and just showed how small gestures can have a big impact on the experience. Don't give up if you had one bad experience! read more

I was asked to put on a jacket over my top, but seen 3 non-blacks with very similar attire. I spoke to the manager about this, the 3 non-blacks NEVER adjusted their attire to accommodate "The Dress Code". Hillstone Restaurant will NOT get anymore of my green $$$. read more

Dillon: I like coming here and getting the fancy hamburger, which was very good as usual. The way they dress it up makes it worth the price. The service was fine. Coming here for a fancy date is mostly worth it because of the ambiance of the restaurant. It's beautiful inside and out. However, I was shocked and awed that they served us fries that looked and tasted like cardboard. They seemed like they came right out of a frozen plastic bag and onto our plates. Aneena's ribs were also mediocre and small for the price. Aneena: Pulling into Hillstone, we were greeted by the complementary valet which was very pleasant. The staff at the front desk quickly and professionally attended to our needs and we were seated right away. The ambiance of this restaurant is perfect for date night with its dim lighting and light music playing in the background. The service was nice, the server answered any questions we had regarding food allergies to the best of their abilities. I opted for the Knife and Fork Barbecue Ribs that came with fries and coleslaw on the side. While they were tasty, the ribs didn't stand out to me as much as I'd hoped, especially for their price. read more

Hillstone - Ambiance - Salad Near Me - Houston, Texas

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OMG! I had one of the specials today - put the grouper sandwich on the menu ! It was amazing!

We lived in Houston for 40 years and thoroughly enjoyed the food, ambience and the professional wait staff of Houston's all of those years. After 8 years in the Texas Hill Country, we returned to Houston for a visit and decided to have dinner at one of our favorite dining establishments, namely Hillstone's/Houston on Kirby. What a total disappointment! It is blatantly evident Hillstone has done its very best to destroy a fabulous eatery! Let's start with the food - SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP served with salsa, sour cream & warm tortilla chips. A favorite; however, the dip was lackluster at best and no subtle cheese flavor of the past, the salsa was bland and reminded me of the salsa one gets in hospital on a healthy diet, sour cream was sour cream but the tortilla chips although warm were store bought, surely a restaurant of this advertised caliber should make their own! GRILLED ARTICHOKE HEARTS WITH REMOULADE - Artichokes were charred but over cooked & stringy (no need for dental floss tonight, an orthodontist's dream) and the remoulade was totally flavorless. USDA PRIME FRENCH DIP AU JUS - thinly sliced roasted prime rib piled high on a toasted French roll with Horseradish & French Fries - Prime Rib was cooked medium-rare (perfect) but totally without any flavor, roll was OK but I suspect store bought, Au Jus was excellent, Horseradish had no heat & was a disaster as were the French Fries which were also store bought & soggy! I'm not sure if there is any truth in the rumor but I heard years ago that each meal had to be made every day and tasted for its quality and consistency before opening the doors? It is evidentially not happening in 2025. Service - The only positives of our experience was (1) our waiter, Devon, who was excellent, professional and polite and (2) our bottle of wine, Duckhorn Merlot, Napa Valley which was excellent! Prices - Outrageous compared to far better establishments "Up & Down" the Kirby Strip! My wife & I are not coming back until this poor excuse of a restaurant is thrown a life raft, I'm sure the Michelin-starred chef Gordon Ramsay would relish the experience in resurrecting a distant memory, kicking ass and taking names! Ambience - Very warm and congenial. read more

We walked in and were told there would be a 45 minute wait which we graciously accepted but expecting that was a conservative estimate as is typical. We sat patiently waiting for our text telling us that we would be seated and expecting that we would be seated in the order that we arrived. After a while we noticed several other walk-ins that arrived after us were being seated ahead of us. Finally after about 35 minutes we went up to the hostess stand and inquired about when we would be seated and were told there were still 3 parties ahead of us. Then we immediately received a text stating our table was available. I questioned the manager and she stated that they had some cancellations and were able to seat us. It seems that they ignore some walk-ins and give preference to other walk-ins read more

3-5-25 (15:36 Hours) We decided to have dinner at Houston's located 4848 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77098, work: 713-529-2385. A young waitress walks up to our table, only to drop off what seemed to be a business card. I had to ask her 4 times what that was. She said we are NOT allowed to use our cell phones in the restaurant. I was livid, asked for the manager. We have been patronizing Houston's for over 26 years. 9-2-17 our table of choices: 20, 21, 22. Hostess: Jazzman, Alex, associate chef: Jennifer, 1-4-17 waitress: Sara, 5-9-20: manager: Jeremy, waitress: Karin, 9-6-21 waitress: Cassidy, manager: Nick Siegel, 3-25-22 waiter: Richard, 2-18-23 hostess: Josie. Then there was Eric. Then there was manager:Bruce-724-984-8911. Then there was Kenichi Osama. Then there was Sean Schorp. Why does Houston's exercise such unwelcoming business practices adversely affecting customers? Practice Unfriendly actions towards your customers, especially repeating customers? We felt so uncomfortable, we had no choice but to exit the restaurant. read more

Hillstone - (3-5-25) Houston's delivers card restriction use of cell phones to customers. - Salad Near Me - Houston, Texas

The hostess Jennifer was wonderful, very personable and helpful to my vegetarian guest, apparently her sister is also a strict veggie. What ruined it for me was the hostess asked me to remove my baseball cap, I did so but several minutes later we noticed that a white female had on a baseball cap, a white man across the room had on a white Kangol cap! Hmmm! How interesting. But what made me write the review was not the blatant bigotry but the food itself, I ordered that salmon and toast plate, it came with tartar sauce and not a single bit of taste at all! It was tasteless and useless, my guest had them box it up to take it to her cat, secondly, I ordered the tortilla soup, it's about 5 ounces, very small serving, it seemed have raw cole slaw in it..... it was also terrible! The veggie plate was nicely presented and my guest was happy. My other guest agreed with my assessment of the rest of the food. It was simply awful! I would not go back to Hillstone. read more

Always a pleasant dining experience for me. The food is consistently delicious. The waitstaff are all friendly and amazing at their jobs. It's a little expensive but it's better than anyplace that costs more ‼ read more

They don't sit more than 5 together at a booth, which is inconvenient. We had 6 & were comfortable together at the booth. Unfortunately 1 of our party, ended up leaving to accommodate the restaurant's policy. read more

Id like to stay that our dinner experience here was 10/10. The waiter was great, very attentive without smothering us and had a great attitude. We requested mock-tails which were delicious and our food (the Spinach & Artichoke dip and the Grilled Redfish) were very delicious. I really enjoyed the food and how quickly it came out. Also, I appreciate the dim lighting of the environment. I'd also recommend making reservations so you don't end up waiting for extended periods of time. 10/10 experience, highly recommend and I'll definitely be returning read more

Hillstone - Redfish - Salad Near Me - Houston, Texas

Been here several times and always a good experience. Excellent food and top notch service. The bar area is a nice vibe for after work cocktails. read more

Hillstone - Chicken Caesar - Salad Near Me - Houston, Texas

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My family has been enjoying trips to Houston's/Hillstone for over 40 years. Our last two experiences have so bad that we're done. They won't care. This time wewere told they no longer seat parties of anything larger than 5. We're a family of 6 and were told one person would have to sit at another table. The manager was rude, the hostess was even worse. Five max??? No business dinners? Two couples max? We had two kids under 10 and were told to go elsewhere. It's painfully clear this place has lost what once made it great. There are better options in this City and we'll never be back. read more

Came for a friends birthday. The menu gives chilis at steakhouse prices. The ambiance is nice but I struggled to find something I wanted. I ended up getting the traditional salad with the ginger vinaigrette and it was good and filling. The birthday girl got the spinach and artichoke dip which I tried. It was not good to me. Very spinach heavy and thus watery. It came with a side of salsa and sour cream for some reason (enter the notes of chilis) but the salsa was very good. She also had the ribs (chiiiiiliiiis baby back ribs) which she seemed to enjoy and then had the brownie for dessert which I tried and was ok. All in all it's a fairly popular chain restaurant (formerly Houston's) and that's the kind of food they have. I will say the service was great and complimentary valet parking was a nice touch so I upped it from 3 to 4 stars for that. read more

Hillstone - Spinach and Artichoke Dip comes with salsa and sour cream for unknown reasons - Salad Near Me - Houston, Texas

I had the worst customer service experience at Hillstone. I was there with my daughter having dinner during the peak dinner hour (6:00). The dining room is always a loud, noisy place, which is fine. We were not expecting a quiet restaurant setting. We were sitting towards the front by the hostess stand. I showed my daughter a video on my phone, without the volume turned up. The hostess gave us a card which stated the following..."please out of respect for other diners, we ask you take your call away from the dining area." My daughter and I could barely hear each other while talking to each other across the table. The video on my phone didn't even have volume on it. I asked to speak to the manager, who was rude and basically said, "too bad." Hillstone (previously known as Houston's) has always been one of my favorite restaurants. No where was there any signage stating or requesting customers don't use their cell phones. We weren't talking to anyone on the phone. This seems absurd, since this is an extremely noisy restaurant to begin with. The prices are high and this type of service for customers is not acceptable. I responded to a customer survey Hillstone sent and didn't receive a response. I wonder if they will allow small children to entertain themselves with devices...I just hope they can do so quietly. I have never heard of this at a restaurant, particularly one with the high decibel levels of Hillstone. read more

The food i ordered was amazing. I ordered the salmon. It was cooked to perfection. Service was friendly. The ambiance was intimate and classy. read more

I had a reservation and requested a table. The tall black young lady who supposedly is the manager says we have to wait. We wait. She comes up to us and says the guests are leaving and they are cleaning up the table. We are waiting for 15 more minutes, so I go up to her again. She says oh no. They are actually still eating, but soon finishing. They still need time for the bill and then to clean the table. Which is not what she said when she had come up to s 15 min before. So we continue to wait. Tired of waiting, we just decde to leave. She comes running out and says they are leaving now. I keep walking. She insists, and walks up to me to say they are leaving now. I just tell her I am not going to be playing games. I already know if I went back in, she would lie again and say that they were still waiting for the guests to get up. What upset me most is she told my sister and I that the guests were leaving and they just needed to clean the table. Then to renege and lie when I asked her about the table. No, I won't be lied and toyed with. We left and went to Relish on Westheimer. Highly recommend it there! read more

Danny and Keith were amazing, we came in close to closing and they were perfect. Come by and check them out.

First time trying Hillstone , wait time on a Thursday night was about 20 min staff is friendly and ambiance is normal for a restaurant. Pricing for food isn't bad but be ready to spend a bit vs a regular restaurant . The food was good the the jumbo shrimp are pretty big for entree I had the rotisserie chicken which had great flavor I was questioning if it was fully cooked or not haha, my friend had the ribs great flavor. The entree came with dirty rice but my chicken came with a bit of rice my friend got a side of rice and it was a bigger portion but overall not to bad I expected a bit more but for now 3 stars is good being that the portion of rice on my food seemed off . Prices are a lil high on the appetizers but eh cool experience. Great for a night out read more

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Ribeye soy and pineapple marinated for 72 hours, cooked to perfection very tasty first time ever getting read more

Hillstone - Have eaten at Hillstone 50 times. Always lunch, so never got steak. Soy and pineapple, very tasty. - Salad Near Me - Houston, Texas

Wanted to order a couple of the chicken salads to go & was told they didn't take to go orders over the phone & that it was up to the manager's discretion if they would at all. So, I could drive to the location & then possibly not even get to place the order?!? I guess my money is better spent at an establishment without a giant stick up their ass... read more

Food is so so at best. The management is overbearing and rude to say the least. If you go don't dare answering your phone as you'll get a please do NOT use your phone here for any reason. read more

Easily one of my favorite places in Houston that is always consistent. Can never pass up on the fresh margarita and the Caesar salad. Usually I rotate between the French dip, Hawaiian ribeye, and chicken. Wish they would bring back the tre leches that reminds me of my childhood in south Florida! Overall never disappoints. This time was solo work travel visit! read more

Hillstone - Margarita - Salad Near Me - Houston, Texas

I came here in late August, planning on having an extramarital affair with my ex-girlfriend. She cancelled at the last minute, but I decided to stick with my reservation. The food was delicious and perfectly portioned. The romantic vibe and the nearby hotels make for a perfect "affair" district of Houston. After a yummy meal and a goodnight's sleep at the DoubleTree, I was able to go 3-2 at the Magic The Gathering Old School world championship! read more

This really saddens me to write this review for this restaurant because I wanted to love everything about it so much. Me and my girlfriend talked about dining here for about a week since it's one of her favorite restaurants. She usually goes to Houston's in Georgia and she wanted me to try it out for the first time. We we're assuming the food was the same here as it is there. So we booked our reservations online on Christmas Eve at the Kirby Location to have a much needed date night. My girlfriend has a chronic lung condition and isn't able to walk more than a few steps so we requested wheelchair accessibility on the site. It didn't give clear instructions as to how it works exactly so we weren't sure what to expect. Upon arrival I checked in with the greeter at the front and also asked her about a wheel chair while my girlfriend stood outside waiting. The greeter told me to give her a few minutes while she gets an associate to come out and assist us. At the end of the conversation a lady walked up to the counter next to the greeter and stared at me without saying anything (I'm assuming she was the GM). I proceeded to walk back outside and wait for assistance. We stood outside for about 5 minutes until the same lady walked outside in a hurry and she approached us and said "Do you have a jacket to put on?" I was wearing a long sleeved dress that comes down to my knees with nothing provocative showing. It's a fitting dress so it slightly rose up while walking but to diffuse the situation I pull it down to my knees. She says again (You still don't have a jacket?) So i explained to her that I didn't have once since there was nothing inappropriate about my dress anyhow. So afterwards she said (Okay never mind it's fine) then she turns around, walks away and as she was going inside I ask her if anyone is coming out soon to assist us with the wheelchair. She says that they don't have wheelchairs and she doesn't know what the greeter was talking about. She also couldn't explain what wheelchair accessibility on the site meant. So we had to slowly walk in and be seated on our own. The best part about the service at this place was our waitress. Thank God she was as sweet and polite as she was because after that incident I felt so disappointed and disgusted with the customer service within 15 minutes of us being there. I would have been willing to disregard the approach about my dress. But what really made me leave this review is the fact that the GM at this establishment was 100% inconsiderate to my girlfriend's disability. Instead of her coming outside and informing us about the wheelchair we requested, she walked all the way outside to only approach me about my LONG SLEEVED dress then walks away. My girlfriend just got diagnosed with this disease a few months ago and has already been feeling really down and discouraged and we specifically planned this dinner as an outing for the holidays and before we even made it inside, we were being treated HORRIBLY. That situation was completely unacceptable and ruined our entire experience here. We weren't even able to enjoy our meal. If it wasn't as late as it was, we would have left and went elsewhere. P.S These pics were taken about1 minute before she walked up to us. read more

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My husband and I had our first date at Hillstone, when it was Houston's, over 26 years ago. We celebrate every anniversary here. Today was our 26th anniversary, and Shauna and Edna made sure it was wonderful! We had the ribs and grilled redfish, which were delicious! To end the meal, we were served a hot fudge sundae. What a great ending to our celebration meal! Such a blessing to be able to still celebrate at "our place" every year, and know it's going to be as wonderful as the year before! read more

Hillstone - Anniversary Celebration! - Salad Near Me - Houston, Texas

Terrible staff. Repeatedly made rude comments, didn't bring drinks, and kicked us out after an hour

We had the ding's chicken sandwich in California & were dying to have it again. Hillstone is a nice, fancy place for a date night. They take reservations if you plan ahead. We got a margarita & jackrabbit drinks. Both were very good! Food, we shared spinach dip, Thai noodle salad & the chicken sandwich. The spinach dip was yummy & comes out hot. The Thai noodle salad was amazing. I loved the flavor, the peanuts, mango & steak. All of the different textures were phenomenal. The ding's chicken sandwich was good , not what I remembered from Cali, but great nonetheless. Definitely would come back for special occasions! Look at their website as they have a dress code! read more

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Have been going Hillstone and its namesake Houston's for about 20 years. Tonight my wife was not feeling well so I thought I would get her some of our favorites like the smoked salmon. Checked website menu and headed out. When I get there I am advised they no longer do take out orders and that this was started 2 weeks ago. When I said that's not on your website the answer was " I think it is". Even the valet said I thought I saw somebody getting that last week. Well, that was the last time for me and should we have another pandemic do not look for my support ordering from this establishment. read more

Myself and four friends tried to go last Monday, the 18th for dinner. Upon arrival, the hostess asked us how many in your party. We replied 5. Her response was to sit at a booth n the area somewhere I have sat for over 40+yrs. So, we all proceeded to sit and let me add the bar seats were all taken. It as fine in the booth til the manager came over and told us "squishing is not allowed"! If ya'll have ever sat in a Houston/hillstone bar booth you know it can sit 4 comfortably. We weren't spilling into the isle or anything. It was my 53 birthday, I could of gone anywhere in the city of Houston , because it was down the street from where we were, two of my friends had never been and won't go back. We were treated very inappropriately and unprofessional in my opinion. When we said ok you want us to sit at a table ok. The wait was 45 min to an hour. We asked if we could sit at the booth and order drinks from the bar and were told no. There was zero compassion, I'm sorry, nothing. Very disappointed in a restaurant that was always a part of my life since my childhood. The service has gone downhill while the prices like everywhere else have risen. Their loss, we went to Goode Co. Seafood and had a lovely dinner. read more

The appetizers were the star of the show here. They were tasty and we were almost full just from the starters. The drinks were a little hit or miss with some of our party enjoying the drinks and others thinking they were a little too sweet or were just okay. The servers were very friendly and cheerful when serving us. Besides the appetizers, I was not too impressed by the food. They allowed us to order the chicken sandwiches, but then returned about 10 minutes later telling us that they were all out for the night. We got the prime rib sandwiches instead which were just okay. The restaurant is great for a date night or small group outing with a lot of seating. They also have both complimentary valet and self parking available for guests. read more

Hillstone - Salad Near Me - Houston, Texas

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