When I tell you to try Houston: this is a place on my top 10 list. Katz has been a family favorite since I was 12 coming here with my parents after concerts. And now it's where I come with my husband for date nights and great desserts with my kids! App recommendation: fried pickles are a MUST! Although I didn't get them this time I usually do I did start with a small cup of motzaball soup (another fan fav) easy on the tummy and great in cold weather or a rainy day! Will always be back for more- read more

Katz's - Pastalaya - Delis Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Can I say awesome! Belen was wonderful and so very personable. Her service was outstanding! As for the corned beef, just like NYC. The interior is full of NYC memories and only adds to the ambiance! read more

My friend and I were craving sandwiches and couldn't think of a place we wanted to try more. Katz's always impresses me with how elegant and cool the look and vibe are. We were seated immediately and our server was attentive and friendly. We had the amazing meatballs as an appetizer, and the sauce was phenomenal-tangy and sweet. I ordered the Carnegie Burger and it was amazing! The gochujang sauce complemented the perfectly cooked meat. A truly fantastic burger. The chocolate milkshake was also rich and tasty. I also ordered the chocolate cake and have to say it's famous for a reason, the layers were rich and decadent and a great way to end a meal! read more

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My husband and I visited Katz's for lunch, the place is beautiful and clean. Our waitress was fenomenal, amazing service. That's why the 3 stars. We started with a spinach and artichoke dip, I would've liked it creamier and cheesier, also the portion was very small. We ordered the pastrami sandwich, and it was a big disappointment! The pastrami flavor was off, didn't taste smoky at all, it was briny and salty yes, but the flavor of the smoke it's what makes it pastrami, and it wasn't it! The bread was very stale, and the aioli tasted like a thousand island dressing. We had some onion rings as well, unfortunately we didn't enjoy those either :( read more

Katz's - Pastrami - Delis Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I had previously been to Katz's in New York (which was awesome) and was excited to try the Houston location. What a joke! I ordered the pastrami on rye "New York" style and it had hardly any meat on it. Absolutely pitiful. read more

Katz's - Pitiful pastrami on rye - Delis Near Me - Houston, Texas

One star -- extremely poor customer service and management. My experience at KATZ was unacceptable from the moment I was seated. We were seated around 8:00 PM, and for more than 30 minutes, not a single employee acknowledged us. No greeting, no water, no offer to take our order, no check-in, and not even the basic courtesy of acknowledging that we were sitting there waiting to be served. What made the situation particularly frustrating was that the restaurant was not especially busy. We could clearly see multiple employees gathered downstairs talking among themselves, while employees upstairs were also standing around and conversing. They could see us sitting there for more than 30 minutes and still made no effort to provide service. At that point, this stops being an issue of the restaurant being busy and becomes an issue of management and professionalism. A competent front-of-house operation should have systems in place to ensure that seated customers are acknowledged and attended to. Leaving customers completely unattended while employees are visibly socializing nearby gives the impression that management either does not notice what is happening on the floor or does not consider customer service a priority. The most telling part is that I never even got the opportunity to evaluate the food because the service was so poor that we were left sitting there without anyone bothering to take our order. For a restaurant, that is a serious failure at the most basic level of hospitality. Management should seriously address the lack of attentiveness, employee professionalism, and floor supervision. I would not return based on this experience. read more

I've been to Katz several times over the years. This Jewish deli is a Houston institution. It's open 24 hours. And with a prime location in the heart of Montrose, it's a popular spot especially after a night out drinking. On my most recent visit, I stopped by on a Monday night around 11:30 p.m. with two friends. We found parking in one of their two complimentary lots. Ambiance (4/5): Pretty much what you would expect from a 24/7 diner. It's a large restaurant with both a downstairs and upstairs level. Clean. And with some old school vibes. Solid for a late night meal (though of course, you can stop by at all hours of the day). Service (4.5/5): Our waitress did a good job taking care of us. She was friendly, efficient, and stopped by regularly to check on us. No complaints. Drinks (4/5): Check out this combo: I had an Oreo milkshake because how can you say no to a milkshake at an old school diner... but that wasn't enough. I also went with a margarita flight (pineapple, passion fruit, lime, and strawberry. I've always been a huge fan of flights. These margs were a little too sweet, but still pretty good. Food (4/5): My food selections were just as crazy as my drink selections. We shared the fried pickle spears, potato skins, and I had an everything bagel with cream cheese for myself. When you think of Jewish delis, one of the things you think about is pickles. These pickle spears hit the spot. The breading was delicious. As were the pickle spears. A twist on your typical pickle chips. The potato skins were also pretty good. I've had better, but these were above average. And last but not least, another thing you think of at a Jewish deli are bagels. The bagel and schmear combo is an affordable option on the menu. Katz is one of the prominent Jewish delis in Houston along with Kenny & Ziggy's. While the quality of the food is at a higher level at Kenny & Ziggy's in my opinion, Katz is still solid. Especially for some late night eating. read more

Food was flavorful and the fries were hot just what I wanted. The service, while there was a bit of a wait, was quite pleasant with no mistakes. Not exactly a NYC deli vibe but I was good with that so the ambiance worked for me. read more

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Very good NYC style deli fare. Extreme portions that are well prepared. If you are even thinking of chicken soup or bagels, get over there as soon as you can! One of my favorite breakfast places. read more

I've been here a couple times and it usually takes a while to bring out the food, probably around 25-30 minutes. Their food is OK and I have only tried their breakfast items. Waffles were nice and fluffy. The brisket tasted good on its own, but the hollandaise sauce didn't pair well with it. Servers are all very nice and attentive. They will refill coffee without being asked. It is a lively place and has a diner-style feel to it. The dessert is AMAZING. I was hesitant since the bread pudding had raisins but I would absolutely come here again just for that. The chocolate cake was good too, but the bread pudding really stood out. Easy to park, they have a parking lot attached. read more

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First time at this restaurant and unfortunately, I was disappointed. More so for my hubby who had wanted to try this place for a while. The decor is very nice; looks like it could a nice brunch spot but we did dinner. The service was slow even though it wasn't too busy; maybe because our server was also the bartender so not too upset about that. I had the burger and it was just warm and the patty tasted like a frozen one; very disappointed but hubby had the chicken and chicken I think and that was decent. We tried the dessert since we heard they were really good and decided to get the tres leches cheesecake and it was okay; seemed like it had sat for a day too long. Overall, probably will not be trying this place again. Didn't take any photos this time sorry guys! read more

Let's start with Jason, bar staff. Excellent attention. Courteous. Friendly. The Tomato Basil soup is good. My first time to have it. Has a little spice, but only enough to warm the throat. The soup was a bit thick and could have used a fresh grated parm on top. I would order again. The burger. Cooked perfectly. Had mushrooms on it that were not ordered, but easy to remove. A side of onion rings were perfect, as usual. $61 was painful. Still a great place to go late night. read more

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We always try to stop by Katz when we are in Houston for the French dip and matzo ball soup. My husband should be a spokesperson for this sandwich. Service is always friendly here. Our food was served hot and didn't wait too long. I tried the pastrami Reuben. Flavor is there I just wish the meat was thicker instead of sliced deli meat. It's still a tasty sandwich. read more

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Well.... The vibe was definitely giving NYC. No greeting from the hostess just straight in with "for two?" with zero personality. Other staff greeted us kindly as we walked toward our table. Our waiter was nice and attentive but the food felt rushed and the jalapeño poppers came out cold. Sandwich and artichoke dip were pretty good. I got Matzo ball soup to-go which tasted great. For Houston I think they could've represented themselves a bit better. Would I go back? Yes, but the staff should and could use more spark and to make sure food comes out hot. read more

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Food was amazing , service was quick Chris was our server and he was very attentive! ! Great place to grab a quick bite after the bar ! read more

Katz's - Chicken Country Fried Chicken with Mashed Potatoes - Delis Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food, atmosphere and service were all good but beware of hidden costs: -The waffle sandwich comes with home fries. We substituted home fries and asked for french fries instead. Instead of an upgrade price of $1-$2, the french fries were $4.99, which is the regular price. -They charge 2.85% of your bill to use your credit card. I understand that businesses have to make money but I would prefer full disclosure of any UNEXPECTED costs. read more

Katz's - A serving of french fries - Delis Near Me - Houston, Texas

I was excited to try Katz after a referral to eat here . The food itself is very disappointing. I had chicken Parmesan sandwich . Soggy before I could eat it .. dripping of water sauce from marinara . I asked to send back . I got the country club . It's a sandwich so not much I can mess up . It was hard to though . Didn't know it came on a bagel and the bagel was a bit toasted so hard to bite . The homemade spinach dip is a LIE . Nothing homemade about it . It was super watery . The Alfredo pasta is wayyy over priced for taste . No seasoning. Very dry ... Kids pizza was undercooked . Cheese wasn't even melted yet . Service was though. Waiter and manager were respectful . Ambiance is family friendly nice and clean . Over this experience is a 2 out 5 . I honestly expected way more . The bill was $41 for Alfredo and a sandwich lol . I was pissed because it wasn't even worth $10 . Not sure what's the hype was but I didn't Find it OH AND HAIR WAS IN OUR FOOD . Enjoy the nice I tried to take . read more

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Always good food! I do feel it's better to eat in, but this time I ordered delivery. Service was fast and my food was fresh. I ordered the Cobb salad. Their Cobb salad does not come with a boiled egg, just so you know. I did pay for extra avocado, because I love them. They offer a very nice variety of salad dressing. However, I wasn't feeling adventurous today.‍ The ambiance is casual and usually pretty busy. When ordering delivery you miss the temptation of the dessert counter. But even delivery is safe sometimes. The cheesecake still calls my name. However, their food is consistent as well as their service. I've not had a bad experience. So if you're looking for a down home kinda meal, Katz's will probably work for you. read more

Katz's - Cobb Salad - Delis Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Had a great experience at Katz! The food was delicious, and I ordered the Pan-Seared Australian Sea Bass--it was cooked perfectly, flavorful, fresh, and definitely worth trying. The overall experience was enjoyable, and I'd absolutely come back again. Highly recommend! read more

Katz's - Pan Seared Australian Sea Bass - Delis Near Me - Houston, Texas

I was excited about trying this place. The atmosphere and decoration are cool. We ordered the margarita flight which was yummy. Then we got the avocado toast and the Salmon Eggs Benedict. I would not get the eggs benedict again, as the sauce was sour tasting. We didn't like it. We absolutely loved the avocado toast. It was so fresh and tasty. We ended our meal with watching a drunk person out the window hit our vehicle in the Katz parking lot and the cops had us waiting hours and they never came to help us. We won't be returning because of this incident. Go somewhere else if you're out and about on a Friday night. read more

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Came here with family late one night as they're open 24 hours, I believe. The worst part was the wait with the limited seating but everything else from the atmosphere to the food was a 10/10. Our server was very patient and amicable with our party of 5 and the seemingly endless questions and preferences of each individual. I had a margarita flight and the Times Square sandwich and everything was delicious. read more

Katz's - Times Square - Delis Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Stopped in today at Katz's for a to-go order. Upon entering it was quite busy but hostess seemed to be handling well. The place is very nice, has an upstairs portion as well as downstairs with a bar. I went straight to pick up line to order and had a minimal wait time. Ordered and food maybe too about 10-15 minutes to be ready. I'm a big stuffed jalapeno popper person and these just didn't do it for me. Not sure if they're made in house but they definitely have a Costco/Sam's pop in the air fryer quality to them. The raspberry chipotle really saves them and makes them pretty decent. My Kountry Klub was overall pretty nice experience. I got it how it comes on whole wheat. The bread has a minor sweetness to it that I really enjoyed. I don't usually eat bacon but this one was tolerable so that's nice. The sandwich was a bit dry overall, wish it had a sauce that came with it or a little more moisture from tomatoes or something. The chocolate cake is AGGRESSIVELY sweet. I'm a fan of sweets but even this one was pushing it for me. It also comes with a fudge sauce and that totally throws it even more overboard. If that's your thing so be it, this is for you! Overall, I'm neither mad or extremely excited for Katz's. The price point is fairly steep. I got out with all this at a little over $50. A price point that I can go get bigger quality more flavorful dishes somewhere else. They are open 24/7 so I could see how this would be a great after leaving a club spot. All in all, it was a decent experience. I may have to try more of the menu and give another review read more

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Comparing Katz's to itself a few years ago - I was disappointed. The menu could've been from a cafe at Disneyworld - Costco or the like. I always returned for my Jewish favorites & the matza ball soup tasted like it had a rabbit salt lick in the middle of the cook pot. The waitstaff was excellent. Parking is always convenient. The corned beef could've been purchased at any local grocery store. read more

Where have I been? All this time in Houston and I've never visited Katz! Shane on me. Let me tell you, Katz did not disappoint. Even my young niece agreed we made the right choice. From the moment we entered, we were greeted by a friendly host. For it being lunch time, we sat down pretty fast. We had full window seats so we had a front view to the street. There are two levels with the restrooms upstairs. There is an elevator available. Food - 4 stars Let's begin with the artichoke spinach dip. It had a crispy covering over the dip as if the top layer was topped off with a spark of fire. This added to the taste. It tasted handmade not stored and then baked. It was so delicious! Now let's talk about the grilled chicken sandwich. The piece of chicken was cut in half butterfly style and it didn't shy off the thickness. The chicken was bigger than the bread and didn't lack in taste. It was grilled good enough to where it still retained the juiciness. For the Alfredo penne, we added a side of chicken. It was an extra $4.00 for the chicken but it was worth it. The sauce tasted homemade and fresh. Customer service - 4 stars Our waitress was fantastic. She had a great personality and constantly checked in on us. I definitely left a good review for her on the comment card. Price - 3 dollar signs For two entrees, one appetizer, and dessert, pop Restroom - stars Let's talk about the walk to the restroom. At the entrance is a huge Katz sign. The theme is New York and the photos cover different areas of New Year. The restrooms are clean and there are three stalls. read more

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Doordash took Ten minutes to retrieve. This place is nice and vintage. Music is smooth and the people here look well to do. Food is fresh. Cheesecake shake and the Ruben Sandwich are recommended by staff. read more

Katz's - Doordash took Ten minutes to retrieve. This place is nice and vintage. - Delis Near Me - Houston, Texas

This was my first time going to Katz. I never knew there was one in this area. I was with a friend of mine. When we walked in, we were greeted by three employees. They were very friendly. I also noticed that the decor was different and unique. It was appealing to my eyes. I felt like I was somewhere else. Maybe a different era and city. I noticed on the way out that there is an upstairs. Our waitress was Chante. I gave her 5 stars because there aren't 10. She was amazing! She knew the menu and was very helpful. Plus with it being my first time there, she was very patient. She wasn't pushy at all. She gave me plenty of time to read over the menu to figure out what I wanted. My friend had only been there for lunch, so it was his first time eating breakfast there and he had questions as well. I have food allergies, so I was more difficult. The food was delicious! The bacon was cooked perfectly. Just the way I asked for it to be. The eggs were great. The cream cheese on the bagel was different in a good way. Then the potato cakes tasted amazing!! Then I noticed there were onions in them. Allergies. A little later a manager came by and asked how our food was (my mouth was full) LOL! I finished chewing and asked him (jokingly) "Is that something you guys are taught, come over and ask a question while the customers mouth is full"? We all laughed. He said "No" and then told us a story about what happened to him recently. I then asked if the potato cakes had onions in them. He said "yes" and all of the other ingredients. He then said "Are you allergic"? I said "yes, to onions". He quickly apologized and said he could replace the for something else. I felt bad. Let me just say, I love onions. The allergy to onions has just happened since last year. The potato cakes taste so wonderful!! I was disappointed that I couldn't eat them. I choice the cinnamon roll. I should've gotten more bacon. The table/booth that we were sitting at was next to the window and you could see everything going on outside on Westheimer. Katz has a large parking lot that is free. It's across the street from the restaurant. There is a cross walk and every person driving stopped for us. read more

Katz's - 2 Egg Combo - Delis Near Me - Houston, Texas

Marcus was a great server, friendly, attentive and upbeat. The food came out quick and tasted great!

Very decent food but server was not attentive at all the watermelon lemonade was amazing!!! Definitely would consider going on a weekday tho cause weekends it be packed read more

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Chicken & Waffles were good but my friends "Chopped Steak" was literally just ground beef. False advertising tbh, not sure why they ask how she wanted it cooked if the ground beef would come out the same regardless. Hostess seemed kind of lost & out of it but overall I guess it was okay for eating out late. read more

Katz's - Chopped Steak - Delis Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Food is always a hit or miss at this location but great for late night . Service is quick at times just depends if it's busy the chilaquiles are great I would not add meat to it it's a very small portion added . The ambiance is great normal noise level overall great place to eat at . Food is gna be kinda cold kinda hot at times just a heads up read more

Katz's had been a favorite for years, but something has changed, and while some of the menu offerings are very recognizable, and still pretty good, the service has definitely declined, while the atmosphere is less of the unique New Yorkish deli it used to be to now a more generic Denny's or IHOP feel. Along with the decline in service, the new techie bills include taxes when calculating a tip rate, and while they ask you for feedback on the bill, you' have to give it before you can get a copy of your bill - like, really? I miss the old Katz's. read more

After a morning stop at La La Land for drinks, my friends and I decided to come here for brunch. We were seated immediately, the staff were friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere of the restaurant gave off an unmistakable New York vibe, which we really loved. I ordered the skinny version of The Reuben with corned beef. While the meat was good, I think I would have preferred it with pastrami instead. That said, I appreciated that the sandwich did not feel overly heavy while still being comforting and filling. I could not even finish the skinny portion, which made me wonder how large the regular size must be. The bread was nicely toasted, and there was a great bread to filling ratio with generous portions of meat. Overall, the experience was enjoyable and the food was solid, but it did not quite leave a strong enough impression to make me eager to return. While I am glad I tried it, this is probably a place I would only revisit if I happened to be in the area again. read more

Went a few weeks ago with my family food was pretty good but the real star was the decorations and service. Would go back just would probably stick to the breakfast menu and not the pasta. read more

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All in all a good experience, I was here twice. A good Reuben and Matzoh Ball soup. It's a little overpriced, I think, but very good. It's also a little noisy depending upon the time. Great service though, and for anyone craving NYC style Jewish deli-inspired classics, you'll sate the craving. read more

Katz's never closes and I really appreciate that. Yesterday evening we were at a great local movie showing at River Oaks theater with a Q&A after so dinner had to be on the late side. On a Monday night, that can be challenging so many thanks to Katz's! A definite plus is the service. The hostess welcomed us warmly and our server was friendly and attentive. It's no small thing because an absent or indifferent waiter/waitress can really adversely effect dining out. Overall, the food was good. I can't speak in any detail about our dining companions other than to say that they were happy with their skinny French dip and chicken Alfredo. As for us, well I do love free pickles - they're quite good and the crunch is fantastic. Divided on the cole slaw because Dan loved it and I was decidedly meh. It's a dish that I'm very Goldilocks about. I want tang, but not too much, I need creamy and some sweet but please don't overdo! He also had potato salad and he was pleased. Again, I was okay with it but thought it lacked punch. Oof, sorry about all the extra neediness on my part. Dan's sandwich was a tuna salad on rye and he pronounced it okay. That said, it wasn't stellar because it needed punch, perhaps with mustard or a squeeze of citrus. Just something to elevate it. He did approve of the bread. As for me, I went for matzoh ball soup because when it's good, I swoon. I did not swoon. The broth, noodles, and chicken were fine although the chicken leaned toward dry. Sad to say, as was the case the last time I ate here, the matzoh balls were dense and leaden. I guess if you break them down, as I did, they flirt with okay. Conclusion: would I go again? Probably so. Would I get the matzoh ball soup? Probably not. read more

The Ruben came out before soup? Manager stopped at table to check on me. I said no soup. The French Onion is excellent. Great taste and good and hot. Definitely a must have! The Ruben, 9 oz NY is a meat sandwich. Can't really score it as a Ruben. The pastrami is excellent! Great sandwich. First time at a Katz and it was great. Service was good but far from exceptional. Still worth the visit! read more

Katz's - Ruben - Delis Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Is there anything I can say that has not already been said? Katz'snever closes, and they do a fantastic job of Northeastern as well as Texas. But there are a lot of restaurants in Houston that have good food and stout drinks, what really makes difference is the staff. Ask for Sol, who was an absolutely fantastic server. She made us feel right at home, got them to start the margarita machine a little bit early so we could have a frozen, and generally made our experience go from good to great. read more

Wow, so the name is Katz' and I am jewish kid from Brooklyn (born) and LA (raised) so when my friends in Houston told me the name I was hopeful. I will give you the caveate here that my review was for what I ordered a corn beef sandwich. It was terrible, I really should give it a 1 but my friends meals looked like 3's so I am dropping it to a 1. This was for sure the worst corn beef sandwich that I have ever had, period. The corn beef was tasteless, I had in fact ordered pastrami and she brought me this by accident, but took 2 bites before I figured it out. Wow the rye was way too thick and the supermarket Jewish Rye was better. The slaw was terrible no creamyness to it. And the final straw the pickle was a vingar-based pickle ala Clausen or Vlaslick like the super market. My friends are no jewish and born and raised in Houston so they knew the one jewish deli there (can't remember the name but it is solid) but overall they are not deli folks. So I meantioned and explained Katz's in NYC and they asked "so you think this is the same owership?" I knew as soon as we walked it in that it was not, but I thought this was still a kosher-style based deli this ordering the sandwich. If you are looking for something else go here, but my opinion, pass. the Corn beef tasted like something you buy in the deli case from Oscar Meyer or Hillshire farms...TERRIBLE!!!!!! And the coffee they serve even when brewed fresh wasn't good read more

So we came late after the rodeo. Parking was a bit difficult but that's to be expected so don't worry. You'll find a spot, be patient. Coming inside was a bit chaotic but we got to the hostess stand and put our names down. We saw several tables needing to be cleaned and waited at the end of the bar. We were soon met with a guy, Rodolfo, who deserves a shout out! I told my husband that guy is speedy Gonzales! He worked more than anyone we saw in there. He was on top of getting those tables cleaned then moved behind the bar helping out there. He seemed to be the jack of all trades for them. Doing some bar back and going all over making sure he kept up with the tables. He asked if we'd like a table. Sure! He seated us and our server Tiffany cane right away. We noticed the host stand wasn't doing the best job and getting people seated. Was disorganized but it didn't ruin our dining experience, Rodolfo made sure of that. He was running the floor! I had to slip him a $20 tip. He deserved it and probably never gets an individual tip. Only thing negative was it was a tad warm in the back. But the cold drinks and ice water helped. Decided on two different steak sandwiches, both very good! We did ask for my husband's to have the American cheese removed and Tiffany took it and came back with a new one. She was very attentive. Onion rings we loved too! We got a sundae for there and took a piece of cake home. Whatever it was, it was good. Don't have a photo of that one. Over all the ones serving and taking care of us did great. Food was good. Front area needed a little organization and more friendly at greeting people. Maybe it was because it was pretty late after the rodeo. The rodeo was a let down as the stage caught fire into Journey's Don't stop believing. How ironic. So maybe there were many out eating after that. I would go back. It's not a Kenny & Ziggys but good for late night eats!! read more

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Love this place most of the time but beware of delivery. I ordered a French dip, and it was nothing like what I've had at their location. It looked terrible--just two pieces of toast sent to my door! Good grief, Montrose store, get it together! read more