Food was pretty good and the ambiance was nice. Unfortunately, my family wasn't too pleased with the service. read more

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It's pricey but the food was so good! I went right when it open on a Friday afternoon so I was the only one there. My server was very attentive by ensuring my water glass was always full and glutting my order in. The location is close to the George R Brown so there's really only street parking and possibly a pay lot but the building has glass windows so you can see out on a beautiful day. read more

Let me just jump into the elephant in the room- I was a little hesitant to try this place because I feared I wasn't their target demographic. And.... I was wrong! From the host at the door to everyone I encountered, it was amazing customer service and I had a fantastic meal experience... even as a California girl that had no idea what most of the menu items were. I was dining alone at lunch so I sat at the bar. Tinette took care of me and was FANTASTIC! First i asked for a nice cocktail recommendation and after talking about my personal preferences she recommended Mahogany 75. Wow - loved it! Smooth, slightly sweet without being overwhelmingly sugar. Tried the fried okra next - it's a generous sized appetizer so i didn't eat it all but enjoyed the crispy treat. For meal I ordered Johnny Cakes with Mac n Cheese. The cakes were great- first time i've had these. Consistency of a pancake, tasty like a cornmeal treat. They were very good! The mac n cheese was creamy comfort and I really enjoyed it. Had to try dessert, although I was quite full. Tried the buttermilk pie. This looked nothing like the slice of pie I was used to, it's a delicate balance of pieces of buttermilk pie, crust and delicious drizzle. It was very good! Enjoyed the food, the service, the overall experience and can't wait to go back! read more

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A new joint next to GRB, great ambiance, well lots, large glass windows, great music selection- little mix of oldies. Johnny cakes -delightful cakes on a spicy glaze, the creamed corn was good... like plate licking good.. Hummus -this is damn good, the flat bread is questionable to touch, but it's like bonnie n Clyde, it fits just right! My only complaint is riblets.... -the vinegar and pickles brings out this sour, dry taste.. I struggled a bit with the separation of the meat to bone with my fork.. I usually think riblets would just fall off.. and be super tender read more

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Delicious food in an AWESOME atmosphere. The vibe at lunch was incredible. I can only imagine the scene on weekends. If you're in the area, stop by and enjoy the courteous and professional staff! I'll be here next time I'm in Houston for sure! read more

The food, the service were all top notch!!! I came on a Friday when they had just opened at 11:30. My friend and I were the only ones in the restaurant at the time and we were treated like family from the beginning to the end! Please support this business because they absolutely deserve it! I so go back every single time I'm in town. read more

Kulture - Homemade biscuits - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

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All I can say is WOW! I was just looking for someplace close to my hotel to get a quick bite but this place is awesome!!! The menu isn't huge but does have a good variety of choices. I had the shrimp n grits and they were some of the best I've ever had. So rich and creamy I had to slow down just to savor every bite! The service is also very good but not overbearing. The music is a little loud but then again I sat in front of the speakers, and who was I going to talk to anyway! read more

No it was ok I would come back to eat there with a guest better seasoning is required more selection of grains

Can't say anything negative about this place. From the food to the drinks everything about this place is superb. Our server was very knowledgeable of the menu. His suggestions were perfect. They provide complementary homemade in-house biscuits with homemade butter. Also there are homemade in-house jams that you can purchase in addition that vary day by day. Great place! read more

Best food I've had since my grand passed. Just do yourself a favor and eat here!! Great food at truly decent prices. Go hungry!

This place is a hidden gem. With its gourmet flair on southern home cooking, you are sure to leave satisfied. The drinks are strong and tasty - my favorite being the dutty old fashioned - a rum based old fashion. I won't even suggest an appetizer or main course because I have tried the majority of them and have not been disappointed by a single one. Make Sure to save room for dessert! They also have live music on the weekends making it a great date night spot. read more

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This place is straight bullshit. The manager Precious just does not care about the experience for the customer. We let her know our chicken was old and cold, she took it back and 10mins later she brought back out old cold chicken... in fact the same damn chicken she took from the table. They have my sister left over scraps of fish for her fish strips. We were given one waitress and in the middle of dining they have us another waitress!!! This was our first time being here and this was not the experience that was expected.... DO BETTER BLACK PEOPLE!!! IF I COULD GIVE ZERO STARS I WOULD read more

First time trying this place on my list of places to visit. It definitely didn't give what I expected it to give. Food was subpar, lacked flavor, and was served barely lukewarm. From the looks, and knowing how TBK is yummy, we thought there was guna be a party on our tastebuds, but nope. Not even close. The server was definitely lacking in consistency and being able to keep up with simple requests such as water refills. Kind of a letdown for my birthday brunch. MAYBE if I'm up for taking a risk on wasting time and money, I'll give them a try during dinner, but definitely not brunch again. On a good note, the ambience was really nice, clean, and vibrant, and the hostess was really nice and helpful. read more

The food was great, only issue for my first experience there last night at about 9:15 I sat down with my mother n law, wife and two kids. The man that was attending my table was a bigger heavy set black man with big dreadlocks in a ponytail up top, off the initial interaction he came off rude/upset, he had 0 manners what so ever as we all said please and thank you for everything, he was also behind the bar when not attending to us. After ordering starters for us he then came back to ask if we needed anything else, my wife asked for a lemonade and her mother asked for coke which they only had Pepsi and was fine. 30 minutes later he never brung the drinks as I had to get that attention of a women serving another table and she brought the drinks in less then 2 minutes. Anyway I wasn't planning on leaving him a tip at all for his poor attitude and service, I left 20 only cuz I'm a nice man. I spent $166.72 on the food, 186.72 total including the tip. I don't plan on going back to Kulture to this one man's poor attitude and demeanor, his service as well. Food was very delicious. read more

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Parking took 5 minutes, which is actually 25 when you cruising through a parking garage. There are paid parking lots and street parking near the restaurant, but I came around 8:30pm on a Friday night so those spots weren't available. They validate parking so I'm thankful for that. Kulture is an upscale restaurant. They had live music and it really set a relaxing ambiance for dinner. The food is a little pricy, but very flavorful and good. They take walk ins, but if come on a busy night, do yourself a favor and make a reservation. I came with a party of 5, and we had to wait about 20-25 minutes to be seated. Not bad at all for a busy night, but I know next time I will make a reservation. I ordered the shrimp and grits. I wish they gave a large portion of grits because I left the restaurant only slightly less hungry than when I came in. It was tasty though. Overall, this is a cute date night spot! read more

Kulture - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place was AMAZING!! The food, drinks, decor and vibe are nothing like I've experienced before. The service was truly exceptional!! When you go by, ask Larry to make you one of the drinks in the pic! You can thank me later!! read more

Kulture - Fried chicken breast, greens and Mac'n CheeseYummy - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Ambiance and service were amazing however the food didn't amaze me. It's generally fine dining but with comfort food. I had the oxtail pie and creme brûlée. The oxtail was good but I wouldn't get it again. The crème brûlée was delicious and sweet. I think this place would best be suited for a first date, but not if your incredibly starving. Also note, the menu and chef changes every 6 months as the server mentioned to us, so if you see something on the menu, try it now or wait to change! read more

Kulture - Crème brûlée - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

We came in for a bite before the symphony and everything was absolutely lovely, our waitress chortney made sure and took real good care of us,, told us about the specials and walked us through the menu and her favorites. We ended up getting a lot of the happy hour items which were all delicious and my husband got the burger that was great as well. The highlight of the meal had to be the wings. They were super delicious and the sauce was amazing! All the stuff was great, and the vibe was super cool and relaxed. read more

I came here for Black Chefs Table event featuring Chef Kwame. The space was nice, I didn't get to try Kulture food, but the vibe was right. They have a nice outdoor space as well. Love supporting black businesses. read more

Pasta was awesome, wife wasn't thrilled with lamb chops. Automatic 20% tip was a surprise.

Great experience!!! Visited from Atlanta, making this location a future must to bring family and friends when back in Houston. Marcus, Mike and Taveous gave a performance I would support buy purchasing a ticket. Funk is alive and well! Thanks for the memories. Harry Bowden Atlanta, Georgia read more

I am not one who usually writes reviews but my experience at Kulture on yesterday was absolutely amazing and I need to give the owner and staff their flowers. I've been in Houston for the 2025 NBC-LEO conference, and as great as the food here in TX has been I was really starting to get homesick for some good old fashioned soul food, and Kulture did NOT disappoint. I got the fried chicken dinner which came with collards and mac & cheese and everything was so so good. I don't know what they did to the chicken but I'm not typically a fan of white meat chicken because it's usually overcooked and dry; however, the fried chicken breast here was literally running with delicious juiciness. Even today when I finished the leftovers that juiciness was still locked in and delicious. If more restaurants could fry chicken breast like this I might would eat it more. The staff was just as kind as they could be and very welcoming. The chef even gave me some of the candied yams to try and that was just simply the nicest gesture. I wish more restaurants had this level of service + happiness on a plate. If I ever get the chance to visit Houston again I'm definitely coming back. 10 out of 10. read more

A good resturaunt includes good leadership. Kulture is a place where you'll find both. Great service and awesome stafd and managenet. Your community thanks you read more

Attended a conference at GRB, so decided to stop by Kulture for lunch. As others have mentioned, it is an upscale soul food restaurant. Calas and collard dip- the calas reminded me of hush puppies. Went well with the creamy collard dip. Meatballs- a-okay. Mac n cheese- your standard tasty mac n cheese dish, really small portion. Johnny cakes- this was my favorite dish. I really liked the chili maple glaze. Chicken sandwich- a little dry, but we really enjoyed the pickles that came with it. Bread pudding- it was good, but came out cold. Overall, we enjoyed the ambiance and the food was a-okay. Just don't think it was good enough to warrant a trip DT to eat here specifically. Live jazz on Friday and Saturday. read more

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Ok First time in Houston and I randomly looked this place up....uhm damn y'all I didn't know what to get and apparently there's a special of the day?? It was a whole fried chicken, Mac & cheese, candied sweet potatoes, dirty rice with oxtail AND biscuits. Yo I'm still full lmao. Everything was amazing and I wanna go back so bad, but idk when I'll ever be back in Houston read more

Kulture - Sweet potatoes, fried chicken & sides - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

I hosted a wedding rehearsal dinner reception at Kulture on 5/3/2024. Both the planning and execution phases of the event far exceeding my expectations, and I am very demanding. Marcus, Taveous, and Mike went above-and-beyond to make the evening one of the most talked about and memorable events of the year. Anyone reading Yelp or Google reviews know that good customer service is rare; exceptional customer service is virtually non-existent. Not at Kulture! The food, the service, the ambience, the professionalism all rate 5 stars. The live band had EVERYONE dancing and singing along, which is notable because of the age ranges of the guests in attendance. Would I go back to Kulture again? Would I recommend Kulture to my dearest friends and family? The answer is a resounding YES! To Marcus, Taveous, Mike, and the rest of the amazing staff, please continue push the envelope and always remain committed to excellence! Well done! Wishing you guys much success! Thanks again for a very magical evening. Jerome W. read more

Stumbled into this wonderful place off the street after work, traveling here for business. Can't recommend it enough. Friendly cool staff and food for me (vegetarian) was out of this world. Salad & a flavorful cauliflower steak. I'll be back! read more

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Service was pretty bad to be deserving of automatic 20% gratuity. It did take about 10 minutes from sitting down to get our drinks. We didn't get the happy hour pricing even though we were there and ordered before 5pm on Saturday. The kulture burger with fries was good but the collard green arancini were just mediocre for the price. It is a cool spot since it is walking distance to home, but service was just really bad today. We were waiting for about 10-15 minutes to cash out. We were 2 of 5 people at the bar. I guess when gratuity is automatically added, who cares about good and timely service. read more

The shrimp and grits were not what I was expecting but flavors were great! My boyfriend and I enjoyed the service!!

Overall I had a nice experience at Kulture. Now let's get into the nitty gritty. I arrived during Happy Hour and ordered drinks, and my girls and I started with apps and later ordered food after flappin our gums. The margarita-good, strong! I could taste the blanco tequila. The Kulture punch- it was okay, similar to a hurricane and I tasted a hint of spice as well. For apps we got johnny cakes and fried okra. The Johnny cakes were pretty good, although kinda small for my liking. I've had them homemade from my Caribbean friend, which I think I prefer. The fried okra was a surprise as I'm not an okra eater. Crispy and crunchy and salty. I ordered their fried chicken (can be served pan seared) which came with a decent sauce and what seemed to be "crawfish popovers"? I'm not sure if they were supposed to actually have crawfish in them but mine didn't. The chicken was very crispy all around. My girlfriends all ordered shrimp and grits (I know right). Their grits were actually rice grits, which I tasted, and weren't too bad. We shared bread pudding which could've been better but fulfilled my taste for something sweet. Overall I liked Kulture, I feel as though the portions could be bigger for the price but this is downtown so what could I expect. I may return! read more

Kulture - Poussin - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

Delicious food (for real, my compliments to the chef), Great service, & Ambience you wish for at every restaurant. Larry was attentive and probably one of the best hosts I've encountered. Who else would run to check in on you? ... I'm in 100%. read more

Kulture - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food was delicious! Had the fried fish and Caesar salad--both were amazing. Peach cobbler bead pudding for dessert to finish . Everyone was friendly and attentive. Would definitely come back again. read more

I'd give five stars if it weren't for half of our plates taking almost an hour to come out and arriving lukewarm. This is such an interesting take on southern food. We came here for our friend's birthday and everyone seemed pleased with their food. The drinks were also very well made. I got the poussin and it was amazing. The chicken was fried to perfection and the sauce that came with it was so creamy with a bit of a kick. We arrived on a Saturday night around 8:45 and waited 30 minutes. There was live music and the atmosphere was lively, but the music was a bit too loud for my liking. Overall, I enjoyed my dinner and I will definitely be returning at a better time. Hopefully our food comes out hot and on time so I can change this review to five stars. read more

Kulture - Shrimp and Grits - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Comfort food that actually provides comfort! Food - everything I had was delicious and flavorful. Deviled eggs had pickled shrimp which. Rough a unique flavor I enjoyed . Oxtails and grits were exquisite. The gravy mixed with grits was perfect and the oxtails were tender. I also recommend the rib sandwich, a bit heavy for me but was on point! Environment - a very modern setup with a slight tribute to the black culture with great art work which I can appreciate. Also a nice outdoor sitting area downtown Houston. Service - very impressed with our waiter who was very knowledgeable about the menu , ingredients, and chefs background which helps create an experience rather than just eating out. I highly recommend this place read more

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So here's the deal, I love to support black business as much as the next black person in houston, but what I will not do is cut them any slack, and not hold them accountable when their service is not up to par. Kulture is a beautiful restaurant downtown, great ambiance, sometimes even live music, but the food and service are what's holding this restaurant back. Small portions with pricey menu items rarely withstand time. Regardless if the food is good or not what is the justification for charging $8 for 3 halves of a deviled egg?? Came in with a group of people on a Saturday afternoon, and half of the party didn't even get the items they ordered. It took so long, we just had to cancel the order entirely. We spoke to the manager and instead of her to make it right, she just apologized. I won't return or recommend it to others. read more

Absolutely amazing! The environment, the food, the music, EVERYTHING! Larry was extremely friendly and attentive and had a wonderful smile throughout the entire time. I will definitely be back. BTW, I had tasty empanadas, deviled eggs, pork chop and eggs. I had a taste of the French toast and the shrimp pasta-yum, yum! Y'all, even the toast was perfect! Enjoy! read more

It's been about 6 months since we've been back to Kulture. Our first visit was great so this time we decided to take our daughter here since she lives in Houston but has never tried Kulture. If you've ever been to Houston, you know most places close at 2 p.m. and open a few hours later for dinner. Kulture was no different. We rushed to get there and arrived at 1:45. I was sure they would have said something about serving us this close to their closing of lunch. We were happily greeted by the host and seated. We were the only customers in the place as the staff was going through their dinner menu and tasting new drinks the bar had come up with. Our waitress was so nice. She asked if we'd been here before and found out we were returning customers, she welcomed us back and gave us space to decide what to order. We never once felt rushed during the entire time we were there even though they were technically closed. We ordered a bunch of different items. My favorites were the riblets and the Johnny Cakes. We added some fried Okra which was really good and mac and cheese. We even took home bread pudding and pound cake which we ate later and very good! During our visit, we were approached by the manager and asked how things were and also the chef came out and asked how we liked the food. Overall, I'd recommend this place to anyone who enjoys great service and really good soul food. I will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu. read more

The Burgers ( and Food),are DELICIOUS! Service IMPECCABLE! Ambiance Relaxed and enjoyable. All staff works in unison, helping each other to make sure you have a great experience. From the time you step thru door, you will feel welcomed. Professional, but at same time very warm and friendly. Will be returning very soon read more

I was told about Kulture by a friend, so I started following them on IG. All of the food looks amazing on IG. So for my anniversary, my boyfriend took me here. I was super excited once we made it there. The restaurant looked great, and the hostess was very nice. We made reservations, So we didn't have to wait. But this is where things changed a little bit. The minute that we sat down our waitress said you can only eat from The Large shareable Menu. Which only consist of five things. I was like REALLY, because you advertise so many of your meals on IG and none of them indicate it's only available at a certain time. She went to explained that majority of their food is offered ONLY during brunch. Here's the thing I respect it to the fullest, but when The reservation was made that should have been explained. I was so disappointed because the things they did have to offer was nothing appealing. The waitress did apologize, but it was such an inconvenience on a Saturday night for our anniversary. We did wind up finding another place to eat. They had a full menu. MOVING FORWARD!!! Please only go during brunch if you want what you see on IG.. read more

Kulture - Menu - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

I have wanted to try this place for a LONG time and finally made it. Kulture is THE place to go for a upscale urban restaurant with an amazing menu! I don't want to call this an awesome Black owned restaurant; this is undeniably an AWESOME restaurant that happened to be Black owned. The reputation it carries was definitely exceeded! This is not your average restaurant. You can tell they pride themselves on taste, quality and presentation versus places that may sacrifice quality of a dish for large quantities of food. The customer service was absolutely amazing. Our server Joanna (sp?) was well versed with the menu and gave great recommendations of what to order. Everything we ordered was flavorful, freshly prepared and plated beautifully! The manager came over to chat with us and answered our questions. She was delightful! If you are downtown and looking for a chic upscale place to go, this is it! It reminded me of Georgia Brown's in DC! I will definitely be back and highly recommend this place! Also consider this place for group functions! read more

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