They've reopened!! Same building, same name, but not the same restaurant. Upscale. Beautiful interior, very good staff. They've been opened only a very short time and things appeared to be running like clockwork. We had a fire-grilled bone-in ribeye and hickory smoked salmon. The steak was very good. The salmon had a great flavor but it was a little overcooked. They had "tribute to the salad bar" from the restaurant's past life. Cute idea - an appetizer charcuterie selection as though from the salad bar. :-). Staff was great. Every one pitching in to do whatever needed done, their job or not. Very impressive place. They were full. Happy to see their return. We're getting quite a selection of exceptional restaurants in the Lebanon/Mason area. read more

First time visiting the newly renovated Houston Inn. Ambiance was above average with many areas of varied atmospheres. The whole establishment had a happening positive vibe. Service was excellent with very attentive wait staff throughout. Food unfortunately was so so. Filet was tasty albeit not remotely close to some other Cincinnati steak houses. Mashed potatoes were bland? Salad was ok. Toasted salted rye was rock hard and without much taste. Nothing was really bad or inedible but nothing was over top great either. A bit pricey at 300.00 for 3 people when considering food quality. read more

Houston Inn - American Near Me - Lebanon, Ohio

We were excited to try the newly reopened Houston Inn. The renovation is absolutely beautiful, and the decor and bar area are top notch. They really created a fantastic atmosphere, and the staff was friendly. Unfortunately, the food didn't match the value for us. Many dishes leaned heavily toward spicy/Cajun flavors, which wasn't what we expected. While the steaks include a house salad and a choice of potato, other items seemed overpriced. The frog legs were $25 and came with only three pairs of legs and no sides. The country green beans were $14 and served in a small saucer-sized dish--far too small for the price. We don't mind paying premium prices, but we expected larger portions and better overall value. We truly hope Houston Inn succeeds because the renovation is amazing, and we'd love to see the food and value catch up to the beautiful atmosphere. read more

I've now been to the new Houston six times. Originally I thought it was a place i could only afford a few times a years. My experiences have been exceptional, so I budget to go once or twice a month. I'm working my way through the menu and have not repeated dishes yet. Last night we got there at opening to take advantage of happy hour. We took our time with cocktails and then ordered dinner. The pork chop exceeded my expectations. It's a lot of food so I had leftovers for today. I think my pork chop might have been even better today after the apples and maple bacon jam sitting on top. My friends had ribs, cowboy pasta, fried chicken and a filet. We all loved our meals. We sat at a table in the bar area and had great service by the bar staff. read more

We went tonight for the prime rib special, which was pretty much perfect prime rib. Done exactly to order, tender and tasty. Salads were fresh, crisp and cold and baked potatoes were fine. Their complimentary rye bread is delicious and generous and will be great in the morning with sunny side up eggs. The wines list is not extensive, but likely fine for the area. The wines by the glass are smartly chosen and reasonably priced by today's standards. I might add that they are all the same price, also smart. The service was professional and attentive, we enjoyed Joe's service. The manager stopped by to make sure all was well and we ended up chatting a while as he was a manager at The Precinct, which my apartment balcony looked down on for several years. Really liked the Texas decor, especially the salt and pepper shakers coming out in cowboy boots. Very comfortable chairs too. In short a lot of consideration went into the place. We will be back. read more

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Amanda was out server. I would give her an10 stars. Disapointed in the food ​ Cea​sar Salad to much Lemon not sure what type of Cease Salad they make. ​​​​​​​​ Confused on the Lobster ​​ I ordered a filet and saw add on stated Lobster. We thought this would be put on top of filet.... No. Brought out Lobster tail .... And then to find out they charged 99.00 for this. Again having a great time and saw in very fine print Lobster ... So that is on us ​​​​​​​​​​ Filet was ok ... read more

Reservations are needed unless you want to sit at the bar. We went early and there were plenty of tables in the bar area and live music which was a pleasant surprise. The water was very good and filtered. I mean it is not often to think of or appreciate good water. I had one of the signature drinks, frog legs appetizer and the Halibut. The drink was good but small for the price. The frog legs were hot, with a crispy coating but lacked some flavor...maybe salt after coming out of being fried to enhance the flavor. The halibut was very good but could have been a little more done in the center. My husband ordered the pork chop with mashed potatoes and while it had flavor it was a little tough. Service was good. read more

Great food and service! We are so happy they are back! The place looks phenomenal! Prime Rib was delicious and a great price point. Allison was a fantastic server! Ask for her! We will be back very soon! read more

We have been to Houston Inn twice since new opening . The food was great and service was excellent. The management team came around to address us and our experience. Give them Five Stars! read more

We've been hearing a lot of good buzz about this place since it was remodeled and reopened, so we figured it was time to give it a try. We were pleasantly surprised. Ambiance was casual, but elegant., and plenty of room between tables. I came here mostly for the prime rib special--12 oz. plus a salad and side for $26--a pretty good deal. Plus ALL drinks are half price during Happy Hour 3-6. (No draft beer, just bottles) Prime rib was a little thin, but almost no fat on it and it tasted great. I had the mashed sweet potatoes as a side--they were terrific. Some great rye bread was complimentary. Also a bowl of chili that was pretty good. That was more than I could eat and I had to take some home. Our server was Lauren who was friendly and attentive. Ditto the manager, who stopped by our table several times to make sure everything was OK. Yes, like everyone else, I miss their salad bar, but that won't stop you from having a great experience..Their carry out bag had a rope handle and was the most elegant one I have ever seen .All in all, a very pleasant experience and we hope to return soon. read more

Second visit and most of the shortcomings of our first visit have been addressed. Overall, a very good experience. Enjoyed the Prime Rib special and the excellent service. Had the Steak Diane on the first visit and it was excellent. This is not the original Houston but the updated version is better. read more

Loved the attention to detail on the interior. The pork chop was moist and meaty. The hostess cupcake dessert was very small...2 bites each. Would prefer a good roll to the chewy rye bread toasted. Good wine at fair price. Overall, 4 out of 5. read more

Amazing food, service, and ambiance! This is not the Houston Inn of yore... And I for one am delighted! We had the prime rib and fried chicken... both gold standards.. and they knocked them out of the park! Can't wait to go back!! They did an amazing job remodeling the inside also. read more

I really want this place to make it! We've lived in Mason for 6 years and have driven by so many times while it was closed. We went in on a Monday for dinner. Restaurant is clean and new, hostesses were friendly, service was great and prompt. Pricing on wine and drinks were what you'd expect from an upscale restaurant. We were hungry so we skipped a starter and ordered our dinners & salad. The bread they brought was hot, crispy, buttery and delicious. Salads were also very good. I wish I could say the rest of the meal was as well but of the six of us, only half the entrees were a hit. Grouper my mom got was perfectly cooked and tasty. My dad and husband both got the pork chop and found it to be tough and lacking flavor. My daughter got the fried chicken and while it was juicy and tender, it lacked the seasoning you'd expect traditional fried chicken. My son and I both steaks which were delicious and perfectly cooked. Our sides, however were not so great. My baked potato was crispy skin and soft inside but very little butter and cheese. My son's mac & cheese (which we were upcharged for) was literally penne with some butter and flour. I had high hopes for the flavor given the Texas-theme of the restaurant but in Texas, we season our food. Generously. And If the food isn't going to be adequately seasoned, at least have salt and pepper on the table. The other minor annoyance is the silverware. It it very heavy and unbalanced so it was sliding of plates left and right and one time a soup spoon fell when the waitress was taking my daughters french onion soup away and splattered my mom's white cardigan with soup. We're willing to give it another try because like I said, we really love having it as an option and there were other entrees that sounded good, but for the love of flavor, please add more seasoning! read more

We had a very nice experience at the newly re-opened Houston Inn. The interior is dark and inviting, with warm low lighting and comfortable chairs and booths. The murals and racetrack-themed artwork are lovely. There are many nods to the past throughout the restaurant. The restrooms had cute western-themed decor. It was pretty loud the night we went, but the service was great (especially for a new restaurant). The food was a bit hit-or-miss. The highlight was the 8 oz filet. Excellent seasoning and cooked to perfection. The pork chop was a bit tough. The salmon was very good. Skip the fish tacos - too much blackening, not enough fish. The $15 mac and cheese was bleh. Tasted like buttered noodles. The steak fries were thick and crispy. The bread - salted charred rye from 16 Bricks - was amazing, but would have liked it to arrive with whipped butter (you have to ask). The salads, topped with salted rye croutons, were very good. The ranch and bleu cheese dressings were excellent, but some of us would have liked an "orange" option (French or Thousand Island). We would definitely like to go back and try the Wagyu burger. Overall, a great new option for fine dining in the Mason-Lebanon area. We'll be back! read more

Houston Inn - Main Dining Room - American Near Me - Lebanon, Ohio

The interior is totally unrecognizable compared to the many years I've been there . Beautiful remodeling western themed , the service is amazing everyone did such a wonderful job. My brother in-law had a steak and loved it shared with wife . Now for the bad part , my wife and I had the fried chicken it was bland and so tuff you could hardly chew it . Fifty bucks for 2 breasts and 2 legs is a little steep with instant mash potatoes . We're going back to try something else because of the service and the beautiful interior and give it a second chance. But folks it's hard to screw up fried chicken! read more

Five StarsWe had a wonderful dinner at the Houston Inn tonight! The staff was courteous, professional, and highly efficient from start to finish. The food arrived fresh, steaming hot, and in very generous portions.For our meals, we ordered the pasta with shrimp and sausage, as well as the salmon. Both were excellent, and the Caesar salad was delicious. They also serve fantastic bread to start! We finished the meal by splitting a piece of the seven-layer chocolate cake, which was massive--it easily could have fed four people.The restaurant has a great family environment and a wide selection of delicious food on the menu. Pricing is very competitive and fair for the quality and amount of food you get. We also appreciated that the manager personally came over to check on our experience, listened to our feedback, and thanked us for coming in. We will definitely be back and highly recommend checking it out! read more

We were there 2.5 hours, not that we wanted to. Frog legs, no flavor...ordered a drink, got it 45 minutes later, it was not very croweded...took food order about a 45 minutes into it, got food almost two hurs into it. We saw others with same meals getting food before us although we got there first. We finaly had bill 2.5 hours later. Would never go again, perhaps for a drink at bar. It was also very very loud in there. I tipped waitress based on bill, as I would not hold it against her, figured it was more of a establishment problem than her. I hope this helps those who are going to go. Two of us got prime rib special, was cold...we were afraid to send back and wait another half hour. $300 dollar learning lesson. read more

Meatballs very dry! The fish in the tacos was very over cooked and dry. Our friends with us had the bacon wrapped dates, which were burnt. Food took too long. read more

Longtime customers of the old Houston Inn, we love the rebranded western theme interiors. The service was excellent, please be sure to make reservations in order to sit in dining room. The menu is one page, the much loved salad bar is gone. The prices are higher and the steaks are offered at a fine dining cost. Since we impulsively stopped for a more casual weeknight dinner, we opted to try the "wagyu" burger. We sat in the bar area. The complimentary rye bread starter was tasty. The 1/2 lb burger was hearty, accurately cooked to temp as requested. However, even though cooked medium rare and medium as ordered, the meat on each was dry and we felt needed more seasoning, despite the 2 sauces on mine. The bun was soft and the toppings were fresh. The Steak Fries were very good, and a generous portion. We may visit again for another, less casual dinner, to try some of the entrees offered. read more

Outstanding! Such a great experience, from beginning to end. Are steaks or delicious and the service was top-notch.

Prices charged different from menu. Order halibut and menu said 36 yet charged 41. Very dry and top was burnt. Chicken was also dry. Menu said 22 and they charged 25. Frog legs were good. Old fashion was good. Probably will not be back read more

Should have stuck with the "Walts" brand. Gonna get murdered on here by old school "not what it used to be" Houston fans. Change the sign and go to the Walts menu...no one remembers the Houston anyway under 60 yrs old. Otherwise this place is gonna tank in 3 months. Walts is a popular brand in Cincy cant believe they went with Houston. read more

Just seen the place had reopened and looking forward to eating there again. Houstons was the place to always get a great meal and the service was 1st rate . Had eaten here most of my adult life with my parents, many great memories. My wife and myself are looking forward once again to have a great meal and remember our past .Hope the food hasn't changed . read more

Went to the new Houston Inn last evening. Food (strip steak, baked potato, and salad) was excellent. Some hiccups in service, but that's to be expected with a new restaurant on a very busy night. No, it's not like the old Houston Inn. I'd say it's far better. Give it a try. read more

Nice job on remodel. Be advised this version is not your mother's Houston. Dinner for 2 with frog leg appetizer and bottle of wine $200. Halibut very good pork chops a bit dry. Wine selection very limited for upper end steak house. Service was great and ambiance very nice. Perhaps they are just getting their legs with a few tweaks could be a nice add to mason dining scene. read more

We decided to try this place after it has reopened. Many fond memories of eating here, however we were extremely disappointed. Ambiance is more like a bar with very expensive food. I had made a reservation for2 for an anniversary dinner in a smaller one of their dining rooms. When we arrived they had no reservation and informed me all the smaller rooms were booked. They said the online reservation system sometimes doesn't know when rooms are booked and that they really don't pay attention to it anyway. They placed us in the main dining room right next to the servers station. It was so loud you couldn't hear each other. Not to mention that servers were constantly bumping into our table and chairs getting to their station. The food is priced for a fine dining restaurant but was low quality. I had their 18oz bone in ribeye. It was less than 1/2 thick and overcooked with not much flavor. The steak was very tough for this cut of meat. The other dish, the tenderloin was somewhat better but certainly not worth the price. Very disappointed, we will never go back. But if you are looking for an extremely loud environment and expensive food, this place is for you. read more

An old favorite of ours is back under new ownership, with new decor and a new menu. The Houston now leans into its name with a polished Texas-themed decor. When I called to make a reservation, they were booked solid - even for a 4:30 seating - but the hostess suggested we try open seating in the lounge. To our surprise, the lounge is very large and comfortable with a variety of tables plus seating at the bar. The menu was a little pricey and I tried the 8 oz Steak Diane, which happened to be the most expensive item on the menu. Not only was it the best Steak Diane, it was simply the best steak I've ever had. Cooked to perfection with a very savory and delicious sauce. My husband had the fried chicken - also excellent. The service was exceptional as well. I really appreciated the hostess who suggested the lounge for dinner when we couldn't book a reservation. Our server was wonderful, offered suggestions, and made sure we were well attended throughout our meal. The lounge also featured a very talented acoustic guitarist. Our experience exceeded all expectations and was worth every penny. Can't wait to go back! read more

My family and I are SO excited for the re-opening!!! Just heard this icon was going to open again...a true classic reopening the doors! Had the frog legs & barbeque as a kid, excited to see what's in store at the Inn! read more

I took our residents to the Houston Inn for lunch since it was a great reminiscing event for most of our lovely ladies. The menu is not vegetarian friendly and I ended up eating a cup of tomato soup since it was pretty much the only vegetarian dish besides fries. The restaurant is stuck in the 1970'. I don't think it has not been renovated since opening either. The ceiling tiles showed dark brown stains from possible water damage. The restaurant has a lot of rooms and looks quite dark. Our ladies loved it and told me that they have a lot of faithful customers. Honestly? I think the restaurant will eventually close its doors when the faithful customers won't be able to go there any longer. It's to outdated. Building, menu and all. read more

Houston Inn - American Near Me - Lebanon, Ohio

This was a classic place for years but closed for good during covid pandemic. I miss the huge salad bar! The frog legs were unique and the prime rib was worth the visit. I wish the family well and maybe someone will revitalize it and reopen.".........."........ ............ .......... ....... read more

We went here as a big party for my grandparent's 60th Anniversary luncheon. There were 21 of us total and they put us in a private room in the back. Now I will say that some people in my family made fun of this place after they found out my grandma wanted to go here. They said it was popular among the elderly population, blah blah blah. First off, I don't like that kind of attitude because we are all going to be old some day. What difference does it make who is dining around you?! Ugh. My family also said that the food is not good and people only go for the salad bar. However, I must say that I enjoyed my experience here. I liked the atmosphere as I personally appreciate historic gems like this one. I am not sure how old it is, but one room had a "parlor-type" wallpaper that made me feel like it was possibly around in the Victorian-era! Very cool! I also found the wait staff to be very friendly and helpful. They were super fast and accommodating to such a large group, which I appreciated. I ordered a glass of the Cab to drink and I really enjoyed it. Very good! For my lunch, I opted for the filet. As we waited for our meals to come out, we all got up to head to the salad bar. To be honest, I am not really sure why they are known for their salad bar. I didn't feel like there were THAT many toppings and I personally think the salad bar at Ruby Tuesdays (and even my work cafeteria!) is better than this one. For instance, I love cucumbers on my salad and they didn't even have any. I probably wouldn't have thought much of it, but it's just confusing why they are known for that. Otherwise, my salad was good. My filet came out and I looked around at some family that had ordered the salmon. The salmon looked so good! I started to regret my order and I could tell my aunt was eyeing my filet. So we decided to split our meals and create our own "surf and turf." Haha! It actually worked out really well and I enjoyed it! Only call out on the meat was that I ordered it medium and it came out medium-rare. Our server even came by at one point to ask me how it was and I told him it was fine. I am not really that picky with my meat temp as long as it's not rare! All in all, an enjoyable experience here. I would go back. Definitely recommend as a great place for larger parties. They are very accommodating. read more

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This place was a solid three stars. Here is the run down. Got there about 6:30pm. Had to waited few minutes to be seated though we were promptly greeted. After ordering drinks, they arrived quickly. Then we placed our order and got in line for the salad bar. The salad was good. On the salad bar they also have deviled eggs. I went for a second helping of the deviled eggs. When the mail arrive, it was presented nicely however we both felt that it was just a little lacking in flavor though it was very fresh. Overall, I would return here and I really don't have anything bad to say but this place was deafly not above and beyond good. read more

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Was here last night for my EAA Chapter Christmas party. First let me say we had around 50 people show up and we had 2 waitresses covering all these people. I have no idea how they managed and did such and amazing job, but wow they did it flawlessly. I would give them 5 stars by themselves for their wonderful customer service. I feel bad I didn't write their names down so I could post who they were. Now on to the food. I ordered the Petite Filet Mignon with Frog Legs, a side of sweet potatoes and it came with rolls and corn bread for the table. The Filet was perfectly prepared at Medium Rare. The frog legs were done nicely but lacked flavor sadly. Not sure if they needed salt or something evening in the breading, but they could have been just a wee bit better. The Salad bar was very nice and everything tasted very good and I tried everything except the lettuce. The Chocolate Mousse was my favorite. The rolls were done nicely, the corn bread sadly was dry to the point I didn't finish it. Overall, I would recommend this place and gladly come back again. I didn't get to try some of their fried chicken which I normally do not order, but wow this was so tasty. If they used a different breading on it then the frog legs I am not sure, but it sure tasted different. I would recommend using this on the frog legs. read more

We weren't sure about this place as there were no cars in the lot but we had looked online at the menu earlier and figured let's give it a shot. It was dead, we we're the only table until right before we left, but we were there at an odd time, 230p. They offered us both the lunch and dinner menu since it was an in between time. My husband had already decided that he was having the salad bar, it looked amazing. I also wanted it but wanted to try some other food as well so I opted to pick something off the dinner menu as it comes with meals as opposed to lunch items. I ended having the fried chicken with my side being celery stuffing. First off, the salad bar is as good as it looks. I loved that the plates were kept in a chiller. There were so many items I didn't know what to pick from, but I decided not to have lettuce salad because of all the other choices and I didn't want to get too full. My plate included a creamy coleslaw that was really yummy, a pasta salad w olives mmm, deviled eggs which were ok, cranberry relish tart and sweet, broccoli salad which was tasty, pickled beets, olives and mashed potato salad, it was like nothing I've ever had, I loved it and had seconds. There is so much you definitely don't need a food item and can get extremely full on the salad bar. The fried chicken, all I can say is OMG, I haven't had any this good since before my mom passed. It was crispy crunchy and flavorful with the meat bring juicy and tender. You get 2 pieces and I ordered all white, which was a dollar extra. I knew I would never eat both pieces as they are large but figured I would take it to go, nope, my husband took one bite and that was it. He had it gone in a matter of minutes. The celery stuffing came with a brown gravy and it was soooo good, I finished that. Prices are not too bad, our bill came to $27 with two sodas. Next time we are in the area we will be making a point to stop here. read more

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This place is great - it is old school with a huge salad bar. I ordered the fried chicken, which was very hot, fresh and juicy. The staff was constantly checking on the salad bar and re-filling things. The salad bar has everything from traditional lettuce, toppings, and salad dressings to chocolate mousse, various pasta salads, and deviled eggs. My husband ordered a steak and really enjoyed it. Give it a try! read more

Houston Inn - Fried chicken - very juicy and tasty! - American Near Me - Lebanon, Ohio

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My husband has fond memories of this place because he used to eat here with his father. So, when he asked if I wanted to try it, I said, why not. Since that day, we've been back three or four times. It's always quiet and intimate- which makes it really nice. When walking in, it's very dark - in decor and illumination. It's an old place and was probably built when really dark wood was the "in thing". So, don't expect a place that will "brighten your day" with bright decor - that won't happen here. But, after adjusting your eyes, the first thing you will notice is a large salad bar - which is offered free with any meal. This salad bar is unlike many as it has items such as delicious deviled eggs, occasional chilled shrimp, pasta salad, pudding, cole slaw and more. The menu offers meals such as different cuts of steak - which have always been perfectly cooked, according to my husband- frog legs, fried chicken, fish and the best part is they have daily specials that are different each visit. Before the meal, a variety basket of rolls are provided which offers a great addition to the salad bar. If anyone knows me, they will know that I'm a big bathroom person. I've always felt that you can tell a lot about the restaurant by their bathrooms and I sort of judge the establishment by the condition of them. Houston Inn's bathrooms are horrible. It is extremely small, in much need of many repairs and updates (the floor has been reflowed onto of old flooring). But, it does have "HOT" water and to me, that's the most important. If a restaurant has hot water, then you know the employees have clean hands. So, because they have hot water, I won't judge them too harshly for having horrible bathrooms. I'll just hold it until I get home. But, the service is always pleasant and our food has always been satisfying. read more

Houston Inn - Houston Inn - salmon with large salad bar. - American Near Me - Lebanon, Ohio

Stopped by on a Saturday for a late lunch. I was shocked at how busy they were at 3:30. I went with the Ribs/frog legs platter. The salad bar was included and it saw a bevy of items and all fresh. As for the meal, it was great. The legs were tasty and deep fried just right. The ribs had a nice sauce and we're drop off the bone tender. The service was top notch and the atmosphere had that nice mid 70's vibe I personally like. This is a wonderful place and I only wish I lived closer. read more

Those who think they will experience the bleeding edge of molecular gastronomy when they walk into the Houston Inn are suffering from a rare and untreatable personality disorder. The famous Houston Inn isn't a destination for the pretentious. Instead, it's a haven for those who enjoy honest eatin' in a low-key, kitschy spot. Yes, it can be an odd feeling to wonder whether you're the youngest diner in the joint, but I've been to this place enough times to see people of all ages enjoying the atmosphere and the food. This is a family-friendly restaurant, and the place is often packed. There's a reason for that. And no, the reason isn't because people don't know what's good. There are many fine-dining establishments in the Greater Cincinnati area. Houston Inn doesn't pretend to be one, though the overall experience is consistently very good. Start off at the salad bar--a one-stop haven for all things creamy, crunchy, marshmallow-laden, gelatin-encased, interesting, and borderline erotic. The variety is excellent, and there are some old-school classics nestled in those hills of wonder. Ambrosia. Enough said. Don't be afraid to let the juice from the sliced beets invade that heaping mound of cottage cheese that has turned your plate into a glass anchor. Permit the potato and pasta salads to play on the dish. Pile the deviled eggs up to the heavens above. Put bacon bits on everything. So naughty. Phew! I need a towel! How can you be sure that your trip to the salad bar was successful? The assortment of food on your plate will look like a scene from the film Caligula, and what's left when you're done will look like something created during one of Jackson Pollock's drunken stupors. While I imagine most of the main courses are capable of satisfying those who are able to leave their snooty pants at home, I tend to focus my hot lust on the deep-fried frog legs. The Houston Inn is your pusherman when you need to score some primo frog legs. The deep frying imparts a delicate and flavorful crunch, and the meat within is tender, mild, and delicious. Given the small bones, you really are getting a lot of meat. Go for the house special n' get the frog legs! It's true that the Houston Inn lacks a special attendant whose sole purpose in life is to gently powder the delicate bottoms of the dandies who are accustomed to rising in grand fashion from their thrones at the dining-room table, but no sensible person visits this establishment in hopes of receiving that kind of treatment. Check your highfalutin fantasy world at the door, folks, and chow down at the Houston Inn! read more

Houston Inn - The Houston Inn serves up the ambrosia! - American Near Me - Lebanon, Ohio

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Houston Inn is full of contradictions from a long-gone era I could never fully understand, but as a lunch spot it's pretty great from a value standpoint. The exterior is about as shabby as it could possibly be, but the inside is pleasant, comfortable, and gigantic. It has that old-school faux fanciness familiar from family Italian restaurants across the nation. The lunch is about $7 ($4 more for the excellent salad bar). The meatloaf and mashed potatoes are solid, the pork loin is delicious, and the Reuben is respectable. Their seasoned fries are among the best I've had, the soups are well-prepared, and the patty melt is tasty. I recommend it for lunch. read more