My friend raved about this place the last time he came to Houston so we decided to go since our other preference was hosting a Christmas party. The service was great, especially since my server and I shared the same exact name and the food was well seasoned and well proportion. We got the burger and it was perfect! Would def come back. read more

Just attended the National Black MBA conference in Houston and ate 2x at Kulture! Amazing food, ambience, attentive service, great drinks, and an uber friendly atmosphere! If you are attending conferences in Houston or just visiting, Kulture MUST be a stop. It's across the street from the Marriott which is on one end of the Convention Center. Kulture is one of several restaurants owned by a dynamic husband-wife team (they also The Breakfast Klub) so if you want to support small business and want to support African American businesses, Kulture is a great spot! read more

Awesome food, awesome service. If you are anywhere near this place you owe it to yourself to drop in. Highly recommend

Our server was Fabian. He was attentive, made recommendations, and was kind. All of the food was amazing and the drinks were delicious. I especially liked the grits and all of the sides were flavorful. The portions were great. We will definitely be returning. read more

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The ambiance of this place is pretty classy. I like the interior decor and the amount of lighting it has. Food is amazing. We came from Dallas and was famished so we opted for this spot. Husband for the oxtail shepherds pie and it did not disappoint. He devoured the dish. I was having a dilemma with what I wanted. I initially wanted the braised cabbage but husband said it wasn't enough food. So I opted for the cauliflower. Our server came out and said that the chef already had a cabbage braising so I opted for that instead. Then when the food came out, he brought us both the cabbage and the cauliflower, with the cauliflower being on the house, which was very sweet! Anyhow; I am glad he convinced me to go with the cabbage because the flavor was phenomenal. We couldn't describe the flavor of the dashi. It has a ton of umami and a lovely hint of sweetness. I am sure the cauliflower was good too, but I would just buy the cabbage 5 times over! With all that being said, our server was amazing. He really took care of us during our visit. read more

Kulture - Braised cabbage - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

Ben was our waiter and did a great job. We had the biscuits, waygu kulture burger, pig wings, collard green arancini, and crispy catfish. This is some of the most delicious food in downtown Houston. The biscuits are warm, crispy on the outside and moist and fluffy on the inside. Burger was delicious as was the crispy catfish. But the stars to me were the pig wings, think spare ribs and the collard green arancini, think boudin balls or sauerkraut balls. The sauce for the arancini is out of this world! read more

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Visited during a conference in Houston. Great vibe and the food was delicious! It was busy but the service was excellent.

I had an amazing dinner and experience at Kulture! The vibe and ambiance was perfect. I love the combination of music, very friendly service and tasty food. I loved their shrimp and grits! read more

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Decided to have a work foodies event here on a Thursday and I didn't realize there was limited space but they were able to accommodate us. At the tables they have very wide chairs so it's hard to dine here with large groups. The service was good and friendly. The carbonara pasta I had was good but very rich and the portions are huge. They also have a nice bar and a small seating space upstairs to sit. There may have been an event that night or something because they had two very large speakers blasting r&b music which was cool but not when you are trying to have a conversation with coworkers. They have happy hour from 5-6 pm on weekdays I believe and there is parking across the street or in the garage which is validated for two hours. If you are looking for some good food and a loud environment with R&B jams then I would recommend this space but again not really good for large parties or if you're trying to have conversations when the music is blasting. read more

Kulture - Shrimp carbonara - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Yes to Kulture! The food was great. I went on Saturday for brunch. We were greeted with a smile and seated immediately. The food took a little while to come out but definitely worth the wait. The bartender was top notch. He took his craft seriously, he made amazingly good drinks! I really enjoyed the fish and grits. read more

Kulture - Fish and grits - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

if i could give 10 stars i would. amazing ambiance, amazing food, amazing service. so glad to have stumbled upon the tiktok review that showcased this place. im here visiting my parents and i have my boyfriend as well, this is his first time here as a Bay Area native. I've had a couple soul food spots around htx and they've been alright nothing crazy and nothing memorable. I found this spot on tiktok probably 30 minutes before entering downtown lol so this was very unplanned and last minute. im telling you I could not be more pleased with my experience. my parents stay in Conroe but ive just found a reason to come to the city frequently. genuinely this was just a breath of fresh air. not to mention the prices were chefs kiss. food was sooooo fire. i can't wait to come back already. read more

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So I was really excited about trying Kulture for my girlfriends birthday brunch. We got dressed up and arrived on time. Was greeted by a cook who told us we can sit anywhere , which was obvious because it was pretty empty. We had a reservation and I put on the notes that it was a birthday brunch but that was never acknowledged. We first said we would sit outside ,but with the tables being so low decided we would eat inside. Keke was our bartender and she was amazing at explaining the menu items and making honest suggestions. For the appetizer we ate catfish with a weird sauce but when I added hot sauce it was decent, not the best but edible . I decided on the fried chicken and biscuits with Mac and cheese and mash potatoes,because how could they mess up chicken right ? Wrong . My girlfriend got the French toast , eggs and bacon . Oh yea I also got a cocktail that was ok , it was a peach drink . Anywho back to the food and service . My girlfriend said that her food was good and my Mac and cheese and mashed potatoes was out of this world , but the chicken the chicken had the weirdest most off putting season I have ever tasted. I couldn't even pretend to like it . I don't know how they messed up fried chicken but they did and it angered me deeply because it looked so good. Not to mention the manager was sitting right next to us and never once asked us how we liked our food . Instead she wanted to yell out that she wasn't hiring anymore people which was very loud and unprofessional if I'm being honest. All the while no one acknowledged my girlfriend's bday. My gf decided to take her food to go and I decided on giving my dog the chicken ,but I was going to eat my Mac and cheese & potatoes and guess what? ... they're was a piece of HAIR in the bottom of my bowl of Mac and cheese . I was beyond disgusted because I had been eating on it since the chicken was gross . This was the last straw and also when I decided never again . Keke was nice enough to get me another bowl and discounted the drink by $5 which made it $15 ,did I mention it was overpriced $20 for a small drink that wasn't that strong. While we were leaving the host finally arrived and said goodbye and while we were walking to our car called to ask were we still coming for our reservation, not realizing we had just left . Overall it was overpriced and the food was not worth it, the customer service was mediocre and if it wasn't for the bartender KeKe, the entire experience would have been horrible. They seem like another place that looks good in pictures, but not worth the money or time. read more

Kulture - Chicken , Mac and cheese and mashed potatoes - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The restaurant is true to it's name "KULTURE" when you first enter the location are greater by an amazing host that usher you to your seat. I came to the restaurant during brunch but had the Oxtails meal which was great, but before that I tried the best appetizer every the Collard greens Arancini definitely amazing fusion of turkey, collard greens and coconut rice. The home made biscuits are also great. The location validates parking which so important when your Downtown Houston and looking for great restaurants to get a meal in a busy city. They play a great selection of music and the staff is one of the nicest read more

My wife and I were really looking forward to dinning here on Valentines Day. Sorry to say we were sadly disappointed . First off the table that we were seated at was so low that we had to bend over the whole time to eat. Secondly I had a very bad experience with using my debit card at a restaurant before so I prefer to use cash now. Well no one informed me that it's a cashless restaurant when I booked my reservation. And lastly the Valentines Day menu left a lot to be desired. But the ambiance was absolutely beautiful. read more

Kulture - See how low the table is - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

Everyone who worked here was so kind and attentive! I tried the roast chicken, and it was pretty solid; I was looking for something simple yet filling, and it delivered, so a 4/5. I tried the Arnold Palmer (which I'd give a 3/5) and the biscuit as a starter (which I'd also give a 3/5). Overall the ambiance was pretty nice, but it turns out on Saturdays they have a live band play. The band was SUPER talented but unfortunately, the sound system was turned up so high you couldn't hear anyone at your table I'd recommend you come early or sit close if you're going on a Saturday! read more

The most important thing if you are not doing a rideshare service is parking. The parking garage is around the corner on Rusk street (look for the sign that says Parking Marriott). From the parking garage you take the elevator down and make a left, right past the last elevator look for the door to the left. (If you blink, you might miss it). Now let's speak on the Kulture or in this instance Kulture the restaurant, windows are tall to let in that magnificent sunlight, the staff is attentive and the food is delish... I ordered the Shrimp & Grits and when the bowl arrived I had to look at my dish for a second because I thought the consistency looked odd, but after I tasted it I was like yum-yum. With each bite, I was greeted with a new layer of tasteful delight to which the homemade biscuits with the honey butter sent me to the foodie moon and back. Since the dish incorporated tasso ham I would like to have had less salt in the dish. I was with a group of about 30 Sassy Seniors and I heard not one gripe about the quality of the food. They had nothing but high praises for the food and staff. If you would like a semi private area to rent out for a gathering, the upstairs lounge can accomodate 30 people standing with bar or 20 people with side tables, see the Manager: Noire for details and pricing. Thanks to the staff who provide great service to our group. read more

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This place was a great start to my Houston trip. The waiter Marcus provides excellent service. The food......amazing!!! Nice ambiance read more

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The atmosphere was cool and the live music was good. We ordered the crab salad and salmon. Both dishes had great flavor. I was very disappointed that while dining in, I needed to use the restroom and had to go across the way to the hotel due to them having plumbing issues with their bathroom. The service was good but nothing memorable. read more

We came right when it opened on a Saturday morning. The ambiance was calm and clean. Service was timely and they constantly checked in. We got the following items Market fish: this was good it was served on a bed of jambalaya Cauliflower steak (small plate): amazing this was my favorite. I will defiantly be back for this. read more

Kulture - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

Fantastic dirty martini. Great beer on draft. Amazingly friendly staff. The colllard green arancini.... dear lord, it's like a beignet, gumbo, and collard breeds had a baby. The smoked turkey neck in there just sets off the delicious flavor and whatever the hell that dipping sauce is. Just damn! We shared the half roasted chicken with sautéed onions, mashed potatoes, served over a mustard sauce that was out of this world. Pains me to say that I was so excited over the appetizer and main dish that I forgot to snap pictures. The peach cobbler bread pudding....I almost cried it was so good. Of your in the Houston area, support your local business and blow this place up on your social medias! read more

Kulture - Dirty Martini - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The ambience was really great, the food was amazing. The fried chicken tho! My goodness, great service from the waiter and the live music was really on point! It closes alittle early for me (11pm) but I can understand it. Looking so forward to coming back. read more

Food was really good. Nice location downtown. Wasn't overly busy. Great presentation with the food. Friendly service. read more

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Literally the best fried chicken I've ever had!! I also got the sidecar and it was chef's kiss! read more

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Food was a 10/10 Salad was super fresh and crunchy had lemon and crab flavor to the sauce and super filling. The pasta was soooo creamy and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. Both were equally big portions. These two dishes complemented each other so well. Definitely recommend read more

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The food was flavorful. The drinks were well made. The customer service was great. Hidden gem downtown.

One of the best restaurants I've been to in Houston. Cute ambience and friendly service. The food was amazing. Everything I had was delicious from the biscuit you start with then my fave is the collard green arancini. The bread pudding was delicious too read more

The food wS just alright nothing to brag about. It's quite expensive for t h expensive servings in my opinion and the ambiance is nice especially if your seated by the window's. Waitress was kind and knew the menu. read more

I visited Kulture today for the first time with some friends and overall our visit was just okay :( The pros: The venue itself is a pretty neat looking spot with lots of natural light and windows looking out on downtown. Everyone enjoyed their drinks and I thought all of the food tasted good. My friends were big fans of the apple lemon drop martinis and I really liked their take on the French 75 that had Hennesee instead of gin. For our food, we got the wings (both flavors, although I only tried the lemon pepper), ribs, and smoked turkey and greens dip. I wasn't wowed by the dishes, but they were solid. The lemon pepper wings were moist and not lacking in flavor. Also, the flavor of the dip was enjoyable and we thought it evoked feelings of thanksgiving with the turkey, we just wished it was more dip-like. It seemed like a lot of turkey and breadcrumbs and not much greens or sauce to tor it together. The cons: We didn't realize that the menu here rotates every 6 months, so some items we had seen online were not available. Also, we didn't realize that brunch is currently only served on Sundays. So again, we had looked at the brunch menu online but those items weren't available. The menu size was quite modest (less than a dozen options for food) and it turned out that they didn't have all of those items (black bean hummus was out). The food seemed to take a long time to come out even though the dining room was less than half full. We also placed a second order for the lemon pepper wings pretty immediately upon receiving our food and by the time we were done eating, they had not arrived. Our server asked if we wanted this to be cancelled and we said yes, but then when the check came we'd been charged for it, as well as the hummus that wasn't in stock. They made the corrections to the bill and accommodated us with splitting it amongst our group, so all was well at the end. Given that the menu does rotate, I might consider returning in the future when that happens, but maybe on a weeknight instead of a weekend so that the kitchen might be faster and better stocked. read more

Kulture - Apple lemon drop - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We were attending a conference at George R Brown. Many places were very busy that evening. I called Kulture and they said they could get us in with no wait. The menu was smaller, but they had great options. I ordered the catfish that came loaded with blue crab and shrimp over a bed of mashed potatoes finished with micro greens. It was very flavorful. I also had a beer from their happy hour menu. I definitely recommend this place. read more

Kulture - Catfish with blue crab and shrimp - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We went last night and when we arrived we were asked if we had a Reservation and were told it would be at least an hour wait, we asked if bar seating was reserved as well and were told with attitude no it's first come first served, so we decided to wait at least a few min to see if it opened up. while we were waiting we decided to check open table to see if anything in the area had Reservations available shockingly 2 Reservations were showing as open here one in 10min and 25min. so we booked it with the Reservation holding fee. We went back the the hostess and told her we now had a Reservation which was met with extreme attitude and we were told that's not how Reservations work. She got her manager who also had never heard of open table and said we had to call for reservations but looked at the list anyway and was confused to see us on it. He found us a table rather quickly apologized for the confusion and strongly suggested we use the phone in the future. Once we were seated our waitress Rachel completely turned the situation around she was amazing. She kept our water glassed filled grabbed us "bread" (delicious biskets with whipped honey butter) and had an amazing personality. The drinks were good and the food was delicious. We had the collard greens aranachini, the lamb chops and the hummus platter. I would definitely go back the one star removed was based on how we were treated on arrival since the attitude was so bad we almost left. read more

Exceptional food and stellar service. A coworker/friend and I went here as our first stop as we were scouting out places to host an important work happy hour event early this week. They were having a soft opening when we arrived, so not a full menu but plenty of options and the service and food were fully on point. Larry, the bartender ran to open the door for individuals as he'd see them/us approaching. He seemed to genuinely LOVE his job and was never without a smile on his face . He gave my friend and I great food and drink suggestions. Two of which were the shrimp and grits and the empanadas. The empanadas are stuffed with turkey and collard greens, served with a lime and a yummy green sauce. Larry's tip was to squeeze a little lime on the empanada b4 each bite and then dip it in the green sauce. Great suggestion! It was delightful. Both dishes were absolutely delectable. The shrimp & grits even better than the empanadas. The sauce that comes with the meal, the shrimp, the crispy deep fried grits. Man o man. DEE-licious! The cocktails were great as well. The signature drink, Mahogany was pretty good but didn't really tickle my fancy so Larry whipped me up another great concoction that seemed to do the trick. Additionally one of the chefs came out and spoke with us for a while. She was very informative and gave us great info about the Black Chef's Table series. read more

Kulture - Idk what this drink was called but it was a winner - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Got a email about this place and immediately reserved a table. This is in downtown by discovery green so you can also take a walk and explore after. Inside was the cutest chairs and sofa, which provided a cozy vibe. My shrimp and grits were amazing. However my partner had a hair on her club sandwich. We also ordered the mimosas and Diablo. The Diablo was very flavorful. They also had live music and a band! This place definitely provides soulful comfort. read more

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Nice downtown spot for a Sunday Funday! The band was amazing and the food/drinks were great. The server gave great food suggestions after I expressed what I was in the mood for. Only concern - our party consisted of 10 ladies. The waitress wasn't able to split the bill (because of the party size) but she was able to make a different transaction on each of our cards. We had to sit there and remind her what each patron ordered. I still don't understand that rationale. Why not just split the bill? read more

Kulture - Sunday Funday - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

I was visiting Houston with my daughter for the Lego robotics event. Was I happy to have dined at this place. Amazing authentic soulful food and lovely kind staff. Food was phenomenal. read more

Coldest martini I've ever had. The apple lemon drop was so crisp and delicious I thought it was a fluke so i got a second one and no it was just that good. Burger was ok, just overcooked for my taste. Also shout to the girl last Thursday night who was serving, bartending, and maybe even cooking which is why I didn't care too much about the burger being well done . read more

I ate here last night with two friends. We all scraped the plates before we were down. Hands down one of the best meals I've ever eaten in my life. The fried chicken was fantastic, as was the Mac and cheese and candied yams. Our server was kind and attentive and made great drinks. I will definitely be back. read more

Make a reservation as early as possible! Now that we've gotten that out of the way, I LOVE this place! I went during lunch and nobody was really there. I actually preferred it that way so I could really take the restaurant's atmosphere in. The customer service was great and the food was EVERYTHING! I had the Oxtail Sheppard's Pie and bread pudding. I'm not a big fan of bread pudding but this was excellent. I absolutely recommend this place especially at night. This is a girl's night or date night. It's for grown ups.. yes, kids are allowed but nah...leave them at home. Lol read more

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Nice design but service sub par. We came here on our trip to Houston excited to try this place. Our drinks were ok but service from bar and server not so much. The energy was as we were interrupting their personal conversation by wanting to order. We ordered our food which took quite a while. I ordered gumbo which came looking more like dark watery soup and had no flavor. To make things worse the chicken my husband received was bloody still. We showed the last walking around and her eyes said it all as she removed the item. I was so upset even more than my husband because I know the risk. I think this place needs to re-evaluate a few areas. read more

My teammate & I visited on a slow night & Sat at the bar to watch some basketball. Drinks were pretty good, but food-wise nothing wowed us. My teammate had a burger & I tried the arancini & Mac & cheese. Staff was welcoming & attentive. read more

Food was a little on the underwhelming side. Not many options. The menu was broken up into small plates and large plates. I ordered the club sandwich off of the small plates portion. The servers were nice and attentive so that makes up for the limited option. My sidecar cocktail was delicious. read more

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