I'm fortunate enough to have eaten at Houston's in 2 other cities. During this visit we passed by the New Orleans location on St Charles while on the streetcar, at that moment we decided to have dinner ther as we needed to be in that area later in the evening. Nothing is avererage at this artfully crafted chain of restaurants, nothing is left to chance, and unskilled servers never make it to your table, always ensuring an excellent experience...that it was. They say stay away from Chain restaurants when in New Orleans because there's so many mom and pop also known as hit or miss. when you want everything to be perfect Houston's is a solid choice in any of the several cities they hang a shingle. Did you know Ruth Chris is a chain and started in this very city. Fine dining chains like this just give you that nod that its going to be great or let me make it great for you. I had the Red Fish with shrimp some dirty rice and red Peppers with feta. The pecans in the dirty rice are nice and makes it unique. The Prime Filet was also chosen because "the other" had been over spiced all over town, something simple with just some salt and pepper was on the docket. I heard the potatoes served with were sublime. From the front door to the key lime pie everything was bliss with exceptional service from start to finish. read more

Nice cozy atmosphere anonymous with steakhouse Service was excellent attentive fast Crabcakes, authentic without fillers, but without significant seasoning Barbecue ribs excellent tender fall off the bone Hawaiian ribeye tasty with good flavor Fillet excellent as expected Broccoli was unseasoned Coleslaw and cabbage was bland Only one dessert on menu Overall, good experience, and meat was good but side dishes, quite a blend read more

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We celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary dinner at Hillstone, and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. We began with the salmon appetizer and a glass of Chimay on draft, followed by the pork chop and Hawaiian steak, both of which we have enjoyed before and were just as good this time. The food was excellent, the atmosphere was perfect for a special evening, and the service made the occasion feel even more memorable. Great food, great service, and a great atmosphere. This location should be the standard for the Hillstone brand. It was the perfect place to celebrate 30 years of marriage, and we look forward to returning. read more

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Houston's was one of my favorite restaurants in the Washington, DC area until they closed down several years ago. I was pleasantly surprised to be staying 2 blocks from the restaurant. The service is amazing. The food did not disappoint. My lunch meal was a cheeseburger, fries, a margarita and key lime pie for dessert. The ambiance is there is perfect for a business meeting or a special dinner celebration. read more

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Just had a wonderful Sunday afternoon at Houston's. It's been a while since we have been here and I truly missed the top notch, welcoming and relaxing atmosphere of this restaurant. On our visit we were lucky to get a table by the window with a view of the street car passing by. The staff was amazing taking our drink orders when seated. They also gave us plenty of time to look over the menu while we sipped on our martinis. My spouses loved the Hawaiian steak, and I devoured into the red fish. Both were excellent. Also, I need to add one of our party was a picky eater and actually ordered a cheeseburger and freaking loved it. Houston's did not disappoint on our visit. I highly recommend for couples and small groups who are seeking a relaxed, fine environment. read more

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We were visiting New Orleans & after a frustrating attempt to find a restaurant (many are closed this time of year) we stopped at Houston's. Easy parking - another issue on New Orleans Excellent food, & friendly staff. We ate at the bar & David (bartender) took are of us. He was outstanding. Very knowledgeable on food, & New Orleans. Extremely helpful read more

Houston's never disappoints for lunch. We went for my wife's birthday lunch and they were amazing. From the smoked salmon appetizer, to the dirty rice; they were slacked with flavor and textures. The grilled red fish with peppers was tender and amazing. The Fish sandwich is an amazing addition that I wish it was permanent. read more

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I visited here for the first time last Saturday for lunch. There is a parking lot across from the restaurant on the door side. I didn't know a parking lot was available until after I found other parking. The lady who worked with our table was friendly and did a great job. I ordered the veggie burger with the cole slaw. I really enjoyed the burger. It was flavorful. The cole slaw was fine. It was a more basic cold slaw. I would return here in the future. read more

Food was absolutely amazing. 10/10 Much better than Fleming's if you ask me and at a much better price. The service from the Host to the server was awesome and the Restaurant gave that New Orleans classic up upscale vibe. It was dimly lit and felt elegant but casual at the same time. I will definitely be going back. read more

Houston's Restaurant - Double-cut Pork Chop French Fries True Idaho Baked Potato - American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Houston's has always been one of my favorite restaurants because the experience is consistently great every single visit. We started with the Woodford Reserve lemon drops and the grilled artichoke hearts, which are always the perfect way to kick off a meal. Since we stopped in for lunch, we also ordered the grouper sandwich -- a favorite that never disappoints -- and I had the Hawaiian ribeye steak, which was absolutely delicious. I'm still sad that the location in my hometown closed because it was one of my go-to spots. Now, anytime I'm in New Orleans, I make sure a visit to Houston's is part of the trip. read more

Houston's takes great pride in remaining one of those restaurants who remain consistent in both service and food. On this visit, I was able to grab a spot at the bar. The bartenders are always friendly and attentive. I had the Grilled Redfish with Crispy Rock Shrimp which is served with Coleslaw. Everything was amazingly tasty. The redfish was a generous portion, though I wished for a tad bit more spice. In addition, in a world where people shun coleslaw, Houston's has the best. I certainly enjoyed this dinner service. read more

Houston's Restaurant - Grilled Redfish, Crispy Rock Shrimp, Coleslaw - American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

They are back to always having baked potatoes so the 5 star review can return! This is the most consistent restaurant and it's always so good. I've recently become obsessed with the crisp martini too read more

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Service is always great here. The restaurant and its atmosphere is perfect for a girls night out, family dinner or romantic meal. The Hawaiian Steak is also always great. Te Dee and full of flavor. My husband loves the ribs. They are fall off the bone tender and well flavored. The red cabbage was not bad, and the baked potato was perfect. Houston's always delivers a good meal. I'd recommend it. read more

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I'm so in love with the Smoked Salmon appetizer! I'm such a creature of habit with ordering the same appetizer or entree but decided to try it. I have been missing out! The cut of salmon is generous and the flavor, paired with the house-made sauce is so delectable! The bartender suggested to try it with the mild Tabasco Sauce and he was not wrong! It adds just a slight amount of "kick" to it. I enjoyed my fave, classic Tito's Cosmopolitan along with my appetizer. This duo is a sure win!‍ read more

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Came early on a Friday and sat at the bar. I tried the crab cakes and cod sandwich. Both were good. I didn't love our bartender, Taylor. She was very forgetful of items we ordered and wasn't very attentive. I might come back but I'd sit at a table. read more

Houston's Restaurant - American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We avoided the Houston's near our home in during Mardi Gras, thus it was a must to hit this weekend. Once again, the reason you go to Houston's is for perfect food, excellent service and spot on ambience. Kyle B., our server was pleasant beyond measure, attentive, and knowledgeable. I was quite specific about how I wanted my steak and it arrived to perfection (see photo). I've become quite fond of the German beer they serve and highly recommend you give it a try . (See photo.). Houston's attention to detail and friendly floor managers, (enjoyed our visit with Jacob), are just one of many reasons to return. Thanks, as always, for another great date night., Fondly, Mary Ann and Marty Kauchak read more

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Houston's has always been one of those dependable go-tos. Being part of the Hillstone group, I've come to expect a certain level of consistency no matter where in the country I am. So when my local spot abruptly closed, I was genuinely looking forward to getting back and ordering my usual. We walked in and headed straight for the bar, but were stopped by the hostess who asked my friend to finish her phone call before entering the bar area. Slightly odd... but fine, rules are rules, I guess. I ordered my standard: ribs with cabbage and broccoli, plus a traditional salad. Unfortunately, this visit didn't live up to the brand's usual reputation. The ribs were much saucier than I prefer and somehow still managed to be a bit dry. I didn't even bother finishing them, and definitely didn't consider taking leftovers home. For a $40 dish, that was disappointing. The vibe also felt off. It was Easter Sunday, and while there were supposedly no reservations available, the restaurant was oddly empty. No music, low energy... just not the Houston's experience I'm used to. Will I be back? Highly likely. But next time, I'm sticking to what I know they consistently get right, the salad. read more

Houston's Restaurant - American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I finally tried out Houston's! I've passed here many times but never stopped in until one Sunday night. My boyfriend and I split the tuna sashimi salad and the Hawaiian steak. Both were great! I wish the steak came with another side like broccoli and it was a little small but it was still tasty. I liked the ambience inside and the service was good. I would like to go back and try a few other things. read more

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The service is great and the food even better. I enjoy their house salad and the steak. It's usually busy on a Friday afternoon and night. There's also live music on select nights. read more

Try the German draft beer! it is the best beer that I have ever had! I am always greeted by the friendliest staff at the door. It makes every visit here special! read more

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The\nService was awesome.The chicken noodle salad was incredible. The restaurant was a ten out of ten read more

Houston's Restaurant - Chicken noodle salad - American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I do not write reviews lightly, especially for establishments I have supported for years. However, after experiencing the same treatment twice by the same manager, this needs to be documented publicly. My sister and I dined at Houston's New Orleans with a reservation this evening and spent OVER $300. We remained actively ordering food and drinks throughout our visit. I also want to highlight that there is no stated dining time limit disclosed at booking. The only thing that is highlighted is that they are cashless and their dress code. Despite this, the manager, Tom Wellborn, approached our table multiple times to tell us we needed to leave because he "needed the table" for other reservations. The restaurant closes at 9pm. His repeated interruptions felt HARASSING and HUMILIATING. What made this experience especially troubling was the clear inconsistency in treatment. A nearby table (Table 41) of four white guests who arrived around the same time was never approached or asked to leave. More than one staff member confirmed this. He also argued with my sister that the information that was VOLUNTARILY shared was not true. This is not an isolated incident. I experienced the same behavior from this same manager on January 31, 2026. In both cases, my party was the only Black party in the section and was singled out while others were allowed to remain. I am very well versed and understand the difference between operational needs and discriminatory patterns, and this reflects a failure in leadership, judgment, and training. Houston's must take a hard look at who is placed in guest-facing leadership roles. This experience was deeply disappointing and should concern anyone who values consistent, respectful hospitality. read more

I usually love going to Houston's for a nice occasion, but this visit kind of disappointed me :/ We always get the usual: Ceasar salad with chicken and The Hawaiian steak but this is how it came out.... and somehow it was still rare!!! Lemon drops and salad were great but steak was disappointing to say the least. read more

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Having been to many Hillstone Group restaurants in California, we were excited to try our first outside of our home state. I'm glad to say Houston's exceeded expectations on both the cuisine and decor fronts. The interior seemed intended to resemble the adjacent streetcar and was a perfect venue for an elegant, but not stuffy midday meal. It'd be easy to spend hours enjoying the ambiance. The food was even a step above the counterpart dishes at other Hillstones. My kale salad (minus chicken, augmented by extra cheese) was bolstered by the Parmesan being shredded instead of grated so that the flavor to bite ratio skyrocketed. It could use a slightly higher portion of peanut dressing but was still a dish I'd have just about every day. Plus, they gave a discount for the removal of chicken which is an unusual nicety extended by few restaurants. My dining partner's sashimi was better dressed than the versions she'd had elsewhere and the side salad was a real green salad rather than an amalgam of veggies. The only downside was the service was very robotic and curt. Our server seemed to be delivering his lines by rote and even his friendliness felt scripted. Plus, he offered us the dessert menu before we were halfway done with our entrees and even offered us boxes, suggesting that we had eaten enough when we were still eating. Who likes to have the insulation that they have eaten too much or too little? His service was a net negative but still didn't take away from the overall excellent meal. I'd just recommend they allow diners to enjoy their meal of their own volition and find a way to make their presence less stilted. read more

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Houston's was a great experience for us. We didn't have a reservation and sat at the bar which was perfect. I wish I would've gotten the two bartenders names because they really made the experience. Fantastic service and the cocktails were great. I had a sazerac and my wife had a cosmo I believe. We split the ribs which came with a loaded baked potato which were both good then split the biscuits as well. We liked the vibes of the place and the comfortable *leather seating. The food was good but not fantastic 3-4 star but the service and cocktails were the reason for the 5 star visit. read more

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5 stars again and again. I've never had a bad experience here. Food was excellent. Best burgers and excellent desserts. Service was attentive, but not overbearing Ambiance was nice and quiet. You can actually hold a conversation with out raising your voice. read more

Stopped in for a quick bite at the bar at Houston's and was seriously impressed. I ordered the cheeseburger with fries and asked for honey mustard and ketchup on the side--simple, but it was unbelievably good. The burger was juicy and perfectly cooked, topped with melted cheddar and crisp shredded lettuce on a fresh, buttery bun. Fries were golden and addictive. The honey mustard was spot on and honestly brought the whole thing to another level. The service at the bar was excellent--friendly, efficient, and attentive without being overbearing. And the decor? Elevated and absolutely gorgeous. Everything from the lighting to the finishes gives the space a refined, upscale vibe without feeling stuffy. One of the best burger experiences I've had in a while. Will definitely be back. read more

Houston's Restaurant - Cheeseburger and Fries - American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

My Husband and I dined here . Heather our Server was very good. The food was succulent. Drinks was good. We saw our Regular Server Dorsey and she was still inviting although she was not our Server Today . It was nice seeing her and great Talking to her as well . read more

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My husband and I have loved going to this Houston's location for years. We even considered it one of "our spots." In an effort to make Mother's Day weekend special for me as a new mom, my husband secured a lunch reservation here for us and our two friends who also have an infant. We made the reservation for four, due to the fact that neither of our infants even eat food and can only sit on our lap. Houston's on st. Charles cancelled our reservation on Mother's Day weekend stating with the children it's "too many people to serve." My child is four months old and is bottle fed. This was truly upsetting, and made us sad that one of our favorite spots would do this on Mother's Day weekend. read more

I really enjoyed the ambience customer service and my ribs were tinder . My side dish was artichoke dip. My wine tastes delicious my meal was fantastic. I definitely recommend. They do not take cash, card only and I recommend making reservations. read more

Houston's Restaurant - American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Well this is one of my FAVORITE go to restaurant, so I have no complaints. Atmosphere is always fantastic, whether at the bar or a table. Service is on point, especially if you are ordering cocktails. I forgot to take pictures of the drinks and appetizers. The smoke salmon is a hit! They had the grilled artichokes which is my fan favorite, besides the spinach and artichokes dip. Both sandwiches were delicious! That dirty rice is different from traditional dirty rice, however very good. read more

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I came to Houston's Restaurant in New Orleans on a Monday afternoon. The food and atmosphere were wonderful, but the service from Leonel fell far below expectations. The part that also diminished the experience was the way my request for another drink was declined without any communication. Neither the server nor the manager offered clarification, which made the situation unnecessarily awkward. Probably will not be back for a long time after this experience. read more

It's been years since I've been to this restaurant. A friend invited me because see loves the crab cakes and it didn't disappoint. We went on Saturday afternoon. We sat at the bar and the bartender was really nice. I ordered spinach dip for my appetizer and Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes for my entree and it came with coleslaw. The spinach dip was good but the Crab Cakes and Coleslaw was delicious. The Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes was crispy and made with Lump Atlantic Blue Crab with very little filler. This was the best Lump Crab Cakes. This place is so nice and cozy. I will definitely be back soon. read more

Houston's Restaurant - American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The service was top notch. Very kind and patient waiters. The food is always cooked to order so you know it's fresh and delicious. The whole vibe is classy and clean and entertaining. One of my favorite restaurants in New Orleans read more

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This is my go to spot for when I want a good ribeye steak. It hits every single time! I love this place. It'll always be my go to place. I bring all my out of towner friends to this place. read more

Houston's Restaurant - Ribeye steak and ribs - American Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Beans and rice. Simple, and well done. Manhattan. Classic. Good. Service was friendly and quick. Ambiance is great. Lovely afternoon stop.

Food. That i really wanted they ran out of but service was great bit had to wait for seats I would spend around 240$ for two people But we left and went to another restaurant. Bit Houston is wanted because the food is the best read more

Consistency is key to me and I love this place. You can always count on good food, good service, ambiance and location is great with ample parking available. Evening live jazz music adds to the vibe of this local fav located on St. Charles Avenue. If you know this chain, you know they are famous for their spinach and artichoke dip, oysters, smoked salmon dip appetizer (sauce is delicious), ribeye (Hawaiian style, so Yummo), fresh catch of the day topped with shrimp and I always get the kale salad on the side (flavors poppin) and their ribs Omg they just fall off the bones. My posts are very high level, a snapshot of my favs honestly and a few new venues sprinkled in - and want my reviews to provide you with enough info to try the venue and form your own opinion from the eyes of a local foodie. It's all about the vibe, flavor and color of the venue for me. Only in Nola!!! read more

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Houston's has always been my favorite restaurant. Went there Saturday and order what I always order the rack of ribs. Usually served in whole slab. This time cut and stacked. After finishing the ribs I looked in the bowl where I was putting the bones and only had 5 bones. I asked the waiter if they had reduced the serving size and he said no it a whole slab of ribs. I had taken picture of ribs last time I ate there and I showed it to waiter. He counted the number of rib bones in picture and it was 11. He said real Smart I can bring you some more ribs out. So he brought out another half slab that was severely over cooked and I could not eat them. So basically I paid 38 dollars for half slab of ribs. I called back today and talked to Manager. He remembered me and where I sat in restaurant,however, he never came by table to make sure everything was okay. He was not apologetic at all. I told him if I came back to Restaurant I would request my slab not be cut and served whole. He said he would not be able to accommodate that request and I told him I would never be back to restaurant. So be careful the only reason they are cutting the ribs up is so they can serve you less ribs. read more

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The ribs were phenomenal. And the coleslaw perfect. Will definitely be back - love it here. Consistently great. Sophia our server was king and attentive, even switching out my martini glass as to prevent my drink from gong warm. read more