A wonderful dining experience at Huston's on the Water in Pompano Beach. The spicy skinny margarita was a standout--perfectly balanced with just the right amount of heat, refreshing, and not overly sweet. You can really tell it's made with quality ingredients, making it one of the best margaritas I've had in a while. The salmon appetizer was equally impressive. Beautifully prepared, fresh, and full of flavor, it was the perfect way to start the meal and set the tone for the rest of the experience. Great food, excellent drinks, and a relaxed waterfront atmosphere make this a place worth coming back to. Highly recommend stopping in, especially for the margaritas. read more

We had a lunch reservation at Houston's and arrived with our family, including our 5-month-old baby. We were shocked to be told that they "do not allow strollers" anywhere inside or outside the restaurant. Our baby cannot sit on his own yet, so a stroller is absolutely necessary. We even tried to compromise and asked if we could sit in the bar area instead, but they still declined to accommodate us. As a result, we were completely turned away despite having a reservation. This restaurant is clearly not kid-friendly, and the lack of flexibility or empathy from the staff was extremely disappointing. Customer service like this is unacceptable, especially for families with infants. We won't be returning. read more

Houston's Restaurant - American Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

Impeccable service. Every staff member went above and beyond in every way possible. What's even more impressive is that all that came off natural, organic, and effortless. Kudos for creating such welcoming and truly comfortable environment. Perfect balance between receiving attention and getting enough space to enjoy our experience. We never felt rushed for a minute, even as we closed the restaurant on a weekday night. Indoor and outdoor seating available. You might be lucky without reservations if you walk in on a weeknight, like we did. For busy times, make reservations, as the restaurant is definitely the nicest on in the touristy area of Pompano Beach. Dress up and enjoy the chic, elevated ambiance that makes you feel like royalty on vacation. All the cocktails were refreshing and strong. Very delicious: we tried all the most popular ones, and definitely enjoyed the craftsmanship that went into them. All the food was amazing and I definitely want to return to try more. Portions were massive, so come hungry! Half a Chicken in apricot glaze with tabouleh was divine, tender, and flavorful. Not your ol' rotisserie chicken. Such healthy dish too--you can enjoy without guilt. BBQ ribs were tasty too: fall off the bone, solid option. Thin fries were so light and non greasy, which I really appreciated. The coleslaw was a delicious crunchy treat. Would gladly return to try more on the menu and enjoy the atmosphere during the day! read more

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I am an absolute Houston's fanatic! I am always here for special occasions with my family. I am pescatarian so most of my options here are delicious. Great seafood and great drinks. They don't have an actual dessert menu so you have to ask the wait staff for what they have for the day. Everything is made deliciously and that's why they are such a staple in the community. read more

I just flew back to S. Florida and the first stop after dropping off the luggage was Houston's in Pompano Beach. Again, day or night, this restaurant is excellent. Alex was my server and she was "Houston's perfect". I can't say enough about the laid back yet upscale vibe they've created here. It's never pretentious but it's always elevated. That is the same description I would give the food, too. I had the fish sandwich again and it's just phenomenal. The fish is light and yet crispy. The house made bun is fluffy and delicious and their coleslaw is the best - creamy, crunchy and divine. read more

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An overall terrific experience. The staff is attentive and the food is terrific. I wish I knew when the artichoke season was happening because I was looking forward to that appetizer! The shrimp cocktail was terrific, the salads were perfectly seasoned and crunchy. My only slight annoyance was that the old fashioned came with a handful of crushed ice instead of a large I it's possibly the first steakhouse I've ever been to that does not have a larger ice cube. If anyone from Houston's is reading this, work on that! Complimentary valet, nice bathrooms, beautiful ambiance... Overall top notch place. read more

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Houston's is a must whenever you can find one! The dark mahogany wood interior and beamed ceilings make for an amazing dining room. Then to order... Ribs and Salads are the reason folks come here, topped with great customer service, unique and amazing drinks from the bar and fabulous desserts It's clearly a "10" in all aspects and we frequently visit this location several times when we're in the area Do yourself a favor and make reservations and go... You will be glad you did!! Bon Appetite!! read more

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We were finally able to get a table today for dinner and it was worth the wait. The food was very good but the service was better. Our drinks were never empty and our waitress was very attentive. We both got ribs which were delicious. The portion size was perfect in the taste was very good with the meat falling off the bones. A nice touch was the hot towel afterwards to get all of the barbecue sauce. It can get a little loud inside because of the way the seating is, however it was very nice and everything was very clean. I cannot speak higher of our waitress, though, she was fantastic. read more

It has been years, more than 9, since I ate at this Houston's, and they did not disappoint. I am used to eating at their Boca Raton location, about 10 minutes from our home. Returning home from an appointment in Ft. Lauderdale, we decided to stop here for an early lunch - 11:30 -- and to dine on their terrace, adjacent to the intracoastal. By 12:30, every table outside was occupied, and it was great to not have to wait for a table. Our server was Brooke, and she was outstanding. While formal in her demeanor, she was able to and did smile on many occasions. We received our Perriers icy cold and cappuccino very hot, as requested, and the food runners were efficient. My husband had the crispy chicken sandwich with well done fries, and it was humongous, and equally as tasty. Could only eat one half, and took the rest home. I had the veggie burger, and honestly, cannot recall the last time I had eaten one. To my surprise, it was delicious, and also huge. We started with their jumbo shrimp cocktail with home made sauces. The plate, with 5 very large shrimp, was delicious. Just cold enough, looking as fresh as one would want, and at $25, was well priced. The only problem for a serving of 5 shrimp between two people - - who gets the 5th one? Well, couples who share stay together longer, so that 5th shrimp was divided between us. It was served on top of butter lettuce, and I ate every piece, dipping in the sauces. Valet parking, no charge, as well as self parking. While many people include in their reviews that this is part of a chain, I don't see that as a negative. They give you a consistently well prepared meal, with ingredients fresh and prepared well. Servers are well trained, clean-looking (no one sweating into your food), so what's the big deal that this is a chain establishment. Will I return? Of course. read more

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This has been my favorite Restaurant for at least 30 years. I have never had a bad meal here. It's my go to for birthday lunches or just to relax next to the water. A couple of things to know, they are always busy. Make a reservation. They are not very kid friendly, no high chairs and I don't think they allow strollers. I actually am glad, tired of having my meal ruined by unruly kids at high end restaurants. There's a lot of "rules". They won't make certain dishes to go and they won't alter certain dishes. I would prefer the fish sandwich grilled but nope. Regardless, it's my treat to myself to dine there. read more

My boyfriend and I recently dined here and were blown away. I have been hearing of Houston's / Hillstone for so long and needed to know if it was worth the hype. We had a Friday night reservation.There is complementary valet. When we arrived we just had to wait a few minutes to be seated. The place was packed! I highly recommend making a reservation. The space is large, but dimly lit which created a nice vibe. To start, we obviously started with the spinach and artichoke dip, which truly lived up to the hype. We doubted the amount of chips at first but it ended up being the perfect amount. Our server even offered extra chips but we declined. My boyfriend and I both chose the same entree which was the Hawaiian ribeye. The steak was cooked perfectly medium. It was buttery, delicious melt in your mouth perfection. The fries served with were light and crispy. For drinks, we got the jackrabbit, made with reposado tequila, Campari, grapefruit juice & mint, which we both really enjoyed. The service was fantastic & appropriately attentive. Overall 10/10 will return for sure!! read more

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Delicious! Houston's is always a great spot! We sat outside with a nice view of the water. Our waitress was extremely attentive, gave great recommendations and made sure our drinks were never empty. The food is always delicious and never fails. The shrimp cocktail came with huge shrimp and were very fresh. Drinks were cold and refreshing. Overall great experience and always love visiting Houston's when in the area read more

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Houston's used to be my favorite restaurant! And when I mean Favorite, I'm going back like over the last 25 years. However, the way they treat their customers is downright gross. Houston's think they're this bougie high-end restaurant and maybe at one point they were in good competition with others but now there were so many other places to go. Take your money elsewhere unless they want to change the way they treat their employees. If you don't believe me, read the current reviews. read more

First time there. We wanted to try the ribs as they had been recommended by friends. First impression is receptionist. Not good. She was chewing gum and we had to wait until she finished doing things on her reservation screen. Then she sends us to outside desk where we had to wait again as no one was there... once we got seated things improved. Service was very efficient though felt rushed at times. Grilled artichokes were excellent, ribs very good but we have had better. We had to read on our reservation confirmation about the dress code and how important it was to make the place look good. Well this dress code thing is a joke and highly subjective. We have pictures of people in tee shirts, gym pants, flip flops, etc., etc... Do you have a dress code or do you ignore it when it suits you so you can still make money? read more

Not liking this menu . The service was not particularly good as no seating for our group of 8 no reservation needed when we walked in for lunch . Only valet as not allowed to self park and walk in . read more

Dear Mr. George Biel, I am writing to express my deep disappointment regarding a recent dining experience at Houston's and what I can only describe as an anti-family policy concerning the refusal to provide high chairs for infants and toddlers. My family recently dined at one of your restaurants with our one-year-old child, and we were informed that no high chairs were available, after we already sat down, because the restaurant does not offer them. As a result, my spouse and I were forced to stand throughout the meal while taking turns holding our baby. We were unable to comfortably sit, eat, or enjoy the dining experience we paid for. What should have been a pleasant family meal became frustrating, exhausting, and frankly humiliating. This policy sends a clear message that families with young children are unwelcome at Houston's. Refusing to accommodate babies and toddlers with something as basic and universally standard as a high chair creates the appearance of both age discrimination and family discrimination. Virtually every full-service restaurant in America recognizes that accommodating families is part of basic hospitality and customer service. While restaurants certainly have the right to define their atmosphere and policies, deliberately excluding practical accommodations for infants, without transparent communication, effectively excludes parents and families altogether. That is not sophistication or hospitality -- it is exclusionary. I find it difficult to understand how a major restaurant group such as Hillstone believes this policy reflects positively on its brand or customer values. Families are customers too, and parents should not be treated as second-class guests simply because they have young children. I hope you will seriously reconsider this policy and recognize the negative message it sends to families. No parent should have to stand through an entire meal holding a child because a restaurant refuses to provide a basic accommodation that is standard across the industry. I would appreciate a response explaining the reasoning behind this policy and whether Hillstone Restaurant Group intends to revisit it. read more

If you want fresh salads, great food and the epitome of service go to Houston's ... and a lovely view. We had chicken caesar and grilled chicken salads....amazing! If you haven't tried this restaurant, you owe it to yourself. read more

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Ever since we moved to Pompano, we go to Houston's to celebrate our anniversary or birthday. We love coming here and sitting by the water at night, it's a very peaceful ambience. The food is great & the service is excellent. We always order the spinach/artichoke dip, it's our go-to starter & occasionally the oysters. For meals, we juggle between the sashimi tuna salad, cheese burger, jumbo lump crab cakes, salmon or the prime filet. All great - but we usually tend to get full with appetizers alone and always take food to go. So becareful when ordering too much. The creamed corn is also a favorite side we usually gravitate towards to. But most importantly for desert - always go for the hot fudge Sunday! It's a 10/10 all by itself! Overall, it's a nice dining experience. We also have a reservation just incase, it can fill up pretty quickly! read more

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Horrible food, not friendly and very disrespectful with people with disabilities or children

We had an excellent dinner. My husband had the Sashimi Tuna Salad and I had The Hawaiian. Had I paid attention to how much it cost, I probably wouldn't have ordered it but I will say that the steak was very tender and flavorful. You can sit inside or outside and watch the boats go by. We chose to sit inside because it was a little chilly on the night we went. Service was phenomenal and our meal was delicious! The waitstaff were constantly walking by and would refill our beverages. I loved that they did that! read more

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Absolute terrible service. We had 4 adults, 1 child, and a baby. They insisted on counting us as 6 guests, even though the baby would not require a separate seat. They do not take a party of 6. Which ok, that's fine.... We asked to sit separately from our friends and have two separate reservations. * Table 1: 2 adults * Table 2: 2 adults + 2 children They refused to accommodate this, There was zero flexibility and no attempt to find a solution. Makes zero sense. John Horowicz, the general manager, is a real piece of work in how the situation was handled. Very frustrating experience. read more

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This place is awesome! We sat at the outside bar on the ICW for lunch. The views of the River and boats going by make sitting outside a must. I mean why would you sit inside here unless the weather was horrible? I had the shaved rib eye French dip and it was excellent. Plenty of shaved meat and delicious soft bread with a side of fries. The au jus was not the least bit salty and there was plenty of horse radish dip lip, fry sauce and ketchup included. No need to even ask for it. Love that. The service at the bar was spot on. My ice tea was backed up by a full glass before I ever hit the bottom. Lindsey, the bar keep, was attentive and engaging. I never once had to ask for anything. Her anticipation and attentiveness was completely on task. Price wise this place is expensive as one should expect with the water front location. Parking is easy and there is valet available but the walk from the lot is a breeze. Great place, great views, great service and my lunch was a 10. Definitely recommend read more

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Haven't been here jn a long time and went there today for lunch and it was terrific. Started off with shrimp cocktail and guacamole and both were perfect. Wife had chicken Caesar and I had shushimi salad. Perfect atmosphere and great service. read more

Houston's Restaurant - Shrimp cocktail appt - American Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

trash place. expensive for what it is (basic food). Stopped in there with a group of 8 at like 4PM, they said they don't take groups of 8. we were two sets of people so we said that's ok w can do 4 and 4. Nope, the manager said, not allowed. The place was completely empty, I looked at the food, saw it was meh anyway, and left. It made very little sense and we never got an explanation as to why groups of more than 4 are not allowed. Probably not true, I have a latin looking name and kids, this happens a lot in the area, always the same look and feel. Nope, not welcome here, why? No reason. But there is a reason: a bunch of fucking racists. This place needs to die a slow death. read more

Wow Houston's is such an amazing restaurant in Ft Lauderdale!! It's located right along the intracoastal waterway and it has a fantastic view of boats coming along the water. It also has free valet parking and affordable self parking as well. Once inside, there is a bar to your left and a whole array of different tables as well as additional seating outside along the intracoastal. It has a simple menu, but it is sufficient in terms of a large variety of different items and the drinks also look very good. We started off with the spinach and artichoke dip appetizer and it was fantastic. I ordered the chicken sandwich and it came out with fries and it was hot and delicious. The chicken sandwich was sliced into three individual slices which came with a variety of toppings that complemented it very well. The fries were crispy and delicious. I can't wait to go back to Houston again. The menu is affordable. The service is really good and the food is absolutely delicious. read more

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First time and I won't be back . Seems like a very classy place, they try to be, but the people they let in dressed shouldn't be allowed Customers put out their feet on chairs, really?Service was ok, friendly but had to wait a while to be served food and drinks. Food is very good, fresh with large portions. Food worth the money with the views, other than that expect going to a McDonald's dress code. Place is not managed at all. read more

Manager rude. BEEN HERE DOZENS OF TIMES IK THE BARTENDERS . HE HAD THE NERVE TO ASK ......... My party to leave after spending $500+ on food and drinks. Even as we were ordering food until the end of the night. Rude manager walked up to us asked when we were leaving because they had a reservation for 5 next.... Allegedly BIG ALLEGEDLY (They don't even accept 5 person reservations) . Good thing that manger was smart and gave me his boss' number so we can figure this out because This is completely unacceptable to treat their guest I am Appalled. Food is amazing every time I come I love it.a read more

They couldn't get my steak to medium rare twice I watched everyone eat at my table after an hr waiting I finally said forget it I don't want it! All the manager could say was I'm sorry ! How does that correct me not eating dinner! the manager was so disrespectful he told me never come back read more

Houston's is a fabulous restaurant on the water great food and great service from Dee the manager was terrific we were there tonight celebrating our 29th anniversary from our first date that we had at Houston's we brought our friend Christy and we had awesome food awesome service from Dee you can't beat their food it's delicious read more

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Easy parking, food, service and drinks were all great. Star off for a 20 minute wait even with a reservation, but not the end of the world. Great visit again. Love you Houston's. read more

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We had lunch with our daughter and grandson on the way to the airport. Great setting on the Intracoastal waterway where they have a huge patio. I ordered the Cheeseburger without the cheese. It is freshly ground chuck, served all the way on a dressed, house-made bun with lettuce, tomato, and chopped onion. Very good but messy. Comes with a choice of French fries, Cole slaw , or tabbouleh. Surprisingly I wanted steak sauce but they didn't have any. read more

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I eat here every time I'm in the area. The food is always top-notch and worth every penny. Looking to stop again soon and it's a great place to take guests and impress them. read more

Houston's has a Hawaiian steak that is out of this world. Wait staff looks like the are at the best Michelin-rated restaurant in the world. This Houston's is on the Intracoastal Waterway so the atmosphere is exceptional. The whole experience is memorable. This restaurant hasn't lost its charm ... it is a crown jewel read more

Houston's Restaurant - This location makes for a perfect birthday ... The Hawaiian Lunch - American Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

First thing I noticed was the fingerprints all over the brassy front door. Yuck. Not a good sign. The restaurant itself was looking a little shabby. We were seated and ordered 3 cosmopolitans. They were so limey that we had to ask for extra cranberry and Quantro. Barely drinkable. I ordered the fish sandwich. Would have been good if they'd have let it drain a little. It was so greasy I could barely eat it. When the waitress asked how the food was I told her it was pretty greasy. Her response was "well it is fried". Wrong answer. I was so looking forward to eating there and left totally disappointed. Will never go back. read more

Last night my wife and I had the best experience at Houston's pompano beach. The food was delicious, but our waiter Jessica truly made the evening special. She really knows what she's doing and made us feel like VIPs the entire time. Her service was warm, attentive, and very pleasant. She was great! We will definitely be back soon and hope to be served by Jessica again!" read more

Just not very good service food everything was just mediocre. Food came out cold etc.

I had a really disappointing experience at Houston's in Pompano Beach. We arrived with four adults and two small children and were told they could not accommodate us because we were considered a party of six. We completely understood their seating limitations and even offered a reasonable solution by splitting into a four-top and a two-top so we could still dine there. Despite trying to work with them, the staff refused to serve us at all. What made the situation worse was the interaction with the manager, John. He was dismissive, unhelpful, and showed no interest in trying to accommodate our group or find any solution. There was no effort to be hospitable or customer-focused, which was surprising given Houston's reputation. We were polite and flexible, especially with two small children in tow, yet left feeling unwelcome and frustrated. A restaurant of this caliber should prioritize basic customer service and professionalism. Unfortunately, this experience fell far short of expectations, and we will not be returning. read more

Absolutely terrible experience. We were a party of 5 and were told by the manager, Kevin, that they had two tables available for groups of five. When we arrived, we were informed there was actually only ONE table for five -- and it was already taken. I politely offered a simple solution: my husband and I would sit at a separate table while my mom, sister, and nephew sat together. Instead of accommodating us, Kevin flat-out refused. He said they "only seat parties of four" and would not allow us to split up -- which makes absolutely no sense. To make matters worse, he was extremely rude and dismissive throughout the interaction. There was zero effort to help, zero flexibility, and zero customer service. We left feeling frustrated and unwelcome. Completely unacceptable treatment, especially from a manager. read more

Lovely waterfront, high-end restaurant! Great from beginning to end! Hostess Karyne, waitress MacKenzie both provided excellent service as well as the other servers, etc. Parking was very convenient with self park and comp valet parking in the on-site parking high. I love pickles and liked the tasty pickle slices on the burger. The bun was soft and good, as well. The fries were warm and cooked well. Nice surprise and something I learned is that they have little table "fly fans" to ward off the bugs. We just happened to find this out from another patron as we were using our napkin, lol. We asked for one and it appeared to keep the bugs at bay from our food. Lunch time was not crowded which was nice but we've driven by and noticed that the dinner time gets quite crowded especially outside seating. I'm sure we will do dinner at some time. We would definitely bring special guests here for lunch. Oh, the Crush cocktail was good, per my husband. It is expensive to eat here but as expected for such a nice restaurant. Similar restaurants are in the same price point. It's definitely not our weekly kinda spot. Lastly, the only downside is that I asked if they provide a comp dessert or drink for a birthday person's celebration and was disappointed to find out that they don't help celebrate a birthday. I heard that they will bring a lit candle but you pay for the dessert. It would be a very nice gesture if they at least provide a comp dessert to go with the candle. I heard that they also don't sing happy birthday... Our birthday is coming up soon so we now are on the hunt for a restaurant that helps us feel celebrated! read more

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This Houston's fine dining restaurant in Pompano Beach has an amazing location on the intracoastal waterway. This restaurant has been in the same location for over 35 years.The setting is so beautiful and serene. Seating is available inside and an outdoor patio with a setting overlooking the water and boats. There is an indoor bar and an outdoor bar area. I do love that reservations are available on their website. The food was of very high quality with incredible presentations. The prices were reasonable for the quantity and quality. There were a lot of staff available for service. For appetizers, the spinach and artichoke dip with tortilla chips was very tasty. Warm bread that included rosemary focaccia bread, cheese, almonds, and olives was delicious. I thought the Scottish Salmon with mashed potatoes and kale salad was very good. The cheeseburger is highly recommended and also the USDA Prime French dip Au jus. This restaurant is open for lunch and dinner. The menu had a variety of dishes to choose from. I will definitely be back to try another menu item very soon and I definitely recommend Houston's. read more

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