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    Houston's Restaurant

    3.5 (821 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Dressy

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    Steven S.

    We live this busy place. The service is great and they pay very close attention to what you need. We ordered the salmon and French dip. Both of these dishes were amazing. We started off with the grilled artichokes. They only have them once in a while and what a treat. We enjoyed the meals very much. The staff always cleaned up and removed plates and stuff after everything and came by and asked all the time if we needed anything. It's a place that we would visit weekly. Very good staff

    Over cooked
    Jorge S.

    Wow, I used to come to this location several times a week because I thought it was so good, I was nearby today and I decided to take my family to come and have an early dinner, we have their $55 Hawaiian ribeye, which probably was the worst kind of meat I ever had this used to be my favorite, second favorite was the ribs and the ribs were overcooked and dry. My mother-in-law had a French dip. It was OK. I had a baked potato, always great. Their french fries, ouch, I don't know what they did to the recipe, but they're the worst i've ever had. They used to be thin and crispy, now they're average and soggy. Do not recommend.

    Fantastic Chicken sandwich
    Diane R.

    Went with my daughter, we enjoyed. Started with cocktails I had the crush which was really really yummy!! We shared the grilled artichokes, really good. I had the chicken sandwich side of kale salad (very very thin chicken); she had ribs, fries, kale salad. We enjoyed ALL. The ambiance was nice, the service by Emily was on par.

    Ahí tuna with baked potato
    Kristen G.

    I love this Houston's! The ahi tuna is so tender and tasty with a nice sweet kick to it. The mushrooms served with it are amazing. I subbed the cole slaw for a loaded baked potato which was really yummy. I highly recommend their smoked salmon appetizer it is one of the best I've had and the dipping sauce is so flavorful I think it has garlic and green onion in it. Pro tip make a reservation as it gets extremely crowded. Also they don't have it on their drink menu but they make a great mojito!

    Britt Z.

    I used to like coming here pre-covid, but it's gone downhill. I ordered a grilled chicken salad and asked for a different dressing and I was told they couldn't do that. Instead, they offered less dressing on the salad and a second kind on the side. This made no sense. Switched to the cheeseburger (no cheese, no bun), and that they could do. First burger was way too salty, sent it back and asked for no seasoning, which helped. It was okay after that. Had coleslaw instead of fries. First batch with the salty burger was great. The second batch? Tasted like it was in a mustard dressing of some sort. Not even close to the first one. Service was slow. Our server barely checked on us and never came around to offer us drink refills. Also, kind of odd, but all the female servers looked the same. They had the same style makeup, same hairstyle (braid), and most of them had brown hair. Overall, this was just a very disappointing visit. The food wasn't great, service was worse, and prices were too high for what we got. Won't be going back, too many better options nearby.

    Seared tuna salad
    Dawne A.

    The service was excellent, the food delicious. They were out of the grilled artichokes the night we visited, however they had guacamole (not on the menu) which was excellent. I ordered the seared tuna salad, the tuna was perfect the salad fresh, my friend ordered the steak perfectly cooked. The place is always clean , maybe a bit too dark for some but we liked it.

    Ali R.

    Most times, the experience at restaurants is not solely determined by how good the food and drinks are but more about how the people there made me feel. And for the price point and caliber of the restaurant, I would NEVER revisit this restaurant again. First impressions are a real thing and it's a huge factor in the overall experience. Outside of the fact that the place itself was nice and my food was delicious, the old fashioned I ordered was subpar. I've had a better old fashioned from the cigar lounge right up the street. I ended up ordering a Tito's & club instead. From the time I sat down to the moment I received my food, the bartenders never checked on me. It felt like the kind of restaurant where you had to reach out to them as opposed to them checking on you. I've had better food, drinks and service at other restaurants and for that reason, I'd never go back to this restaurant, especially this particular location.

    THE HAWAIIAN - USDA PRIME
    Vanessa L.

    10/10 minus nothing ! Excellent food and service . Had the perfect girls night . The key lime pie was also delicious.

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    Richard S.

    I have been coming here since they first opened in 1990. The food and service are always consistently very good. Had a lunch meeting with my financial advisor. I tried the SASHIMI TUNA SALAD, pan-seared ahi, mango, avocado, mixed greens, cilantro ginger vinaigrette but I got the tuna raw, very good. My friend chose the RUBY RED TROUT, lightly seasoned and hardwood grilled, served with coleslaw. That day, they substituted artic char for the trout. he enjoyed it.

    12/24 kale salad - good!
    Georgia B.

    Reliable GooD food and suPerb Service! Pro Tip: Make a RESERVATION! Impressive well oiled restaurant. I haven't been to my local Houston's in ages but this Boca location was flawless. ++. Ambiance is expected darker moodier comfy space plus Western lodge / beams vibe. Their exterior garden waiting area was super cute and was tastefully done. ++. Food is updated American. We came here for their babyback ribs which were fall off the bone tender. They were well executed especially if you like their BBQ sauce which one of my family members would drink. I substituted fries for their sautéed purple cabbage with goat cheese that was delicious as always. For me, more impressive was their Caesar salad as it's rare to find one that I'll actually finish. I prefer mine made from scratch. Their kale salad was enjoyed as well. Most impressive was their grilled artichoke appetizer. We saw it on the grill on our way in, ordered it and it was astonishing!! The BEST artichoke ever :)) +. Price is slightly higher. +++. Service was impeccable at this location... best Houston's experience ever! I've tried both Atlanta and Pompano locations. They were helpful, efficient, courteous and not rushed. They do A LOT of business here and were fully booked. With declining service level at so many places, this Houston's has kept theirs in tact :) +. Parking is free in a semi private office-park lot in front of Houston's. MY RATINGS --- Inhumane -- Disgusted - Don't bother = Missed the Mark + Good ++ Better +++ EDIBLE... WHERE have you been all my LiFe!

    Ruby Red trout with Tabbouleh
    Audrey L.

    This was a Saturday night and even though most of the Seasonal residents went north, this place was still mobbed. It was difficult to get a parking spot at 6 pm. We were greeted and seated within a few minutes at a circular booth. It was very noisy but still bearable and I could hear my friends talk. All the tables are booths so it's hard to have a party larger than 4 people here. It's very intimate though and they have a large bar where lots of patrons gather and enjoy. The open kitchen overlooking the dining room is fantastic. I love watching them cook. Chelsea was our sweet waitress. She made us comfortable immediately and offered drinks and appetizers. We did order the spinach artichoke dip with chips for the table. Without asking, extra chips were delivered to fill our partially empty bowl. Paul and I shared the traditional salad which came with bacon bits, cheese, corn kernels, tomatoes and greens. It was fresh and delicious. I totally enjoyed my Red Ruby trout entree and tabbouleh side- right up my alley. Paul had the rib eye Hawaiian style which melted in his mouth with French Fries. He had asked the kitchen to slice the beef because of a handicap but they said "NO". Chelsea offered to do it but we said that I would do it. That was upsetting. My friend had a Caesar salad and the huge cold shrimp for dinner. There were 3 colossal shrimp which truly filled her up. Dave had the USDA PRIME FRENCH DIP thinly sliced roasted prime rib piled high on a house-made toasted French roll and Cole slaw. He enjoyed it. To our surprise, the restaurant does not offer decaf coffee. Therefore we did not order dessert. Unfortunately there was a double entry on our check which we caught. Chelsea was embarrassed and very sorry for the mistake and had it corrected. So to sum up, we enjoyed our dinner but there is room for improvement.

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    I had the smoked salmon appetiser and a Kale salad!! Everything was delicious!! I ordered to go . The service is always great!

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    Ask the Community - Houston's Restaurant

    Is there a children's menu?

    No there is not.

    Are dogs allowed in the outdoor seating area?

    Outside seating closed until November As far as I know, I've never seen a dog at Houston's, inside or outside.

    Is there outdoor dining available?

    Yes and No. They don't have normal outdoor seating. They have an outdoor waiting area and people would order Apps and Drinks while waiting. Eating a complete meal would not be easy.

    I was at Houston's last evening in Boca Raton. Their famous Grilled Chicken Salad with Peanut Sauce was off the menu. I wonder if this is just because of the limited menu during Covid 19?

    I believe limited for Covid but they no longer offer grilled chicken on any other salad besides grilled chicken salad which is back

    The Boca location is always such a long wait. Annoying every time?

    Totally agree. They should take reservations for large parties.

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