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    Lucille's

    3.9 (2.1k reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    LUCILLE'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    The duck meal!! Can't remember the actual name,however it was scrumptious!!
    Alfred N.

    The food at Lucille was exquisite.i had grits and shrimp and my wife had a chicken dish with mashed potatoes.Service was very pleasant and the ambiance too.we even got to meet the chef.

    Andrea H.

    When I walked in, I loved the atmosphere and the way they kept the old look of building giving it a modern twist. It made me feel like I took a trip back in time where community was strong, food was made with love and the table was where everyone caught up on life. There is a full bar and is a steady but not overwhelming crowd for Friday brunch. It was our first time and went to celebrate my mom's birthday. Mimi was our server and she was AMAZING. Because there are no pictures on the menu, she gave very detailed visual descriptions of the meals we were interested in. She did not steer us wrong. We ordered the kids burger, catfish and grits with shredded oxtail and chicken and waffles. All exceeded the expectation and left us with full bellies. The portions are larger than normal but not too much where there is waste or leftovers (at least for us). The waffles are sweet potato and they were very tasty. I'm not a fan of sweet potato waffles because many times they are grainy-like and the texture isn't pleasing. However, these waffles were light and perfectly cooked. It came with bourbon maple pecan syrup that complimented the flavor of the waffle. The chicken and catfish were fried to perfection and the oxtail was tender. It's a pricier place for brunch. We didn't mind because we were celebrating mom's birthday. I will definitely return for a trip to the bar and for the food for special occasions. Overall, 10 out of 10.

    Erica G.

    I took my dad here after going to Beautifica 360 at the natural science museum. We wanted a taste of authentic southern food with a kick of class. I have heard mixed reviews of Lucilles but had to try it out myself. Sadly, it was not my favorite. Here's why: I wanted to try Houstons restaurant week menu. I tried their chilly cheese rolls for starters. When taking our first bite, it was cold on the inside and hit on the outside which tells me they were not fresh. Then, their roasted chicken was a strange mix of dark meat and a cut off piece of white meat chicken. A very small dallop of what seems to have been a clumpy mashed potatoe.. my dad ordered their friend chicken. Very small pieces for what you pay. I was kind of shocked. I had to do something g to save our dinner so I ordered their corn bread. We loved their cornbread. Moist, buttery and soft! I ordered their bread pudding for desert too. Was pretty good but not memorable. Overall, a let down for us. You can't win them all but glad we came to check this one off of our list.

    French toast, Hot Chicken Sandwich (B)
    Sarah G.

    Came here for Sunday brunch and ordered the hot chicken sandwich and the French toast. Both were pretty good, particularly the sandwich. The chicken was pretty oily but flavorful. The French toast just needed more strawberries. I needed a piece of fruit with each bite to be better. The customer service was just okay; it could be a little friendlier. They did not have any flexibility in terms of changing items, but overall, I could come back here to try some other items from their menu.

    Country Benedict
    Miranda C.

    Great experience, broad unique menu, and charming restaurant. We loved everything we ordered.

    Fried Green Tomatoes (B)
    Sheila P.

    Amazing, amazing place! We admit that we went in a little closer to their closing time in the afternoon, but they still accommodated us and told us it would be ok as long as we got our order in before the kitchen closed. Our waitress was excellent and even provided us with some nice recommendations to explore Houston since we were visiting for the first time. We got the fried green tomatoes, watermelon/feta salad, hot rolls, and croissant french toast. The tomatoes and french toast were the hits of the show. So freaking delicious! Would definitely love to come here again if we visit.

    Catfish  & Grits (B)
    Geraldine A.

    The food was great. First time but won't be my last xx. Food was delicious and customer service was great.

    Scallops
    Tiffany B.

    We wanted a good meal that didn't have a dress code. The valet parking is $10. For appetizers we did the scallops (which is served with succotash), chili biscuits, jalapeño poppers w brisket. The chili biscuits are very small and kind of like a flaky croissant pinwheel. They were really good. I got the oxtail tamales for my entree. The best dish was server recommended, blackened catfish and add shrimp. The service was friendly and drinks were good. I would recommend dining here.

    Tequila lemon drop
    Jordan W.

    Still as good as I remember! We were one of the last reservations, so I feel like the mac & cheese wasn't baked as long, but still one of my favorite dishes here as well as their fried catfish I usually get it alone or with the catfish and grits combination. I hated that they were out of the oxtail meat to add to the catfish and grits and fried green tomatoes, but again we were the last table of the day so that was probably why. Service was just OK this time I've had the same server before.

    Famous Chili Biscuits  Fried Green Tomatoes (B)
    Dede T.

    This restaurant has been on my try list for a while and it was worth the wait. This was a group outing and I tried the chili biscuits as appetizer and the seared salmon as my main dish. I wasn't a huge fan of the chili biscuits, it lacked flavor or soul. My colleagues enjoyed the fried green tomatoes. My salmon was really good and the flavors were complimentary. The green rice was excellent and full of flavor. I had a ginger ale for the drink to help wash down my meal. Our sever was Rick who was easy on the eyes, attentive, and friendly. The atmosphere is a mix of modern and contemporary. It's an ode to Lucille with black and white images and other aesthetic. I would love to come back and try other items on the menu. Again great place for a lunch date or sharing meals with colleagues. See y'all next time!

    Chicken & Waffle (B)
    Judy C.

    Made reservations ahead of time via Opentable. We were able to get seated right away and thank goodness we did cause it was super busy on a Saturday for brunch. We got the Croissant French Toast + Wings (I was a bit disappointed in the french toast, as it was super soggy, like it was left out for a long time and didn't have the satisfactory crisp when you bit into the layers. The wings were seasoned really nicely and nice n crunchy). Also, got the Chicken and Waffles (the sweet potato waffles were fluffy and chicken wings were the same as the ones that came with the french toast). I gave the service some grace, just cause it was a saturday for lunch time so i expected it to be busy. Parking - Valet $10, they accept card too Seating - Both indoor and outdoors seating They had good music playing in the background and not too loud.

    Hot Chicken Sandwich (B) French toast
    Ibrahem A.

    The food was amazing! I loved the house coffee, and the chicken sandwich was definitely worth the drive. The French toast was good too, although four pieces should come with at least three strawberries instead of one. My only issue was the customer service. The front desk wasn't very welcoming, and they were very restrictive with simple substitutions. I understand having menu policies, but a little flexibility with small requests would make the experience much more enjoyable. Overall, great food, but the service could use some improvement.

    Krista Y.

    Stopped here for a Saturday brunch after a morning at the Children's museum, which is a 2 minute walk away. There was no wait. The place is really cute! They had a high chair for my toddler. I tried the oxtail omelette and a side of grits with some added cheese. The omelette was good with some hot sauce, but otherwise it lacked acidity. The pickled onions that it comes with were perfect but sparse. I think the grits have garlic powder in it which is a little different for me. The bread pudding must have cardamom in it, which I love, but I could have used a little more sauce on top. Our waiter, Byron, was attentive and so sweet to my daughter. I will likely come back for another brunch after the museum with more family in the future and try some other menu items.

    Croissant French Toast, Chicken & Waffle (B)

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    Deep fried crawfish?

    No see menu online

    Is this a restaurant we'd have to dress up for?

    It's not. Casual works just fine. I suggest calling to confirm or checkout the indoor pics of the restaurant.

    What is the parking setup? Is there free parking?

    They offer a valet and street parking. The metered parking may be free after 6pm.

    What is the difference between main, dining and patio seating? Which is recommended for a group of 8-10?

    Main dining is inside the restaurant. Patio is outside. For a group of 8 -10 main seating is recommended. Call first, I was told they could only accommodate a party of 6.

    On the weekends, can you order off the lunch menu as well as the brunch menu?

    Yes, you can order off either of the menus.

    Do they have a private room? If so, how many does it seat?

    It's seems to be a very small place so most likely no.

    Do you need a reservation for brunch (Saturday or Sunday)?

    I have not been to brunch here. But, I have read reviews that suggest that it is so busy that you SHOULD have a reservation. It isn't required. But, highly suggested. I am definitely glad I had a reservation when I went here for dinner.

    Can you byob?

    Absolutely not

    Do they have Saturday brunch?

    Yes they do!

    Social distancing in place for outside seating?

    YES, all of the tables are spread out.

    What is the parking situation? Is it pretty easy to park?

    Yes! When we went they had valet right up front. Love Lucille's!

    Do they have bottomless mimosas on sundays? If so, what's the price?

    Yes they used too but apparently the city of Houston doesn't allow bottomless mimosas. I just asked one of the servers.

    What are the happy hour times and what's on the happy hour menu?

    Happy Hour is 3-6 Tuesday thru Friday. It has a bunch of discounted (from the regular menu) happy hour bites and beer, wine, and cocktail specials.

    What kind of vegan options are there?

    They have the roasted butternut squash as an appetizer that is phenomenal. There is also a Vegetarian Entree of Sprouts and Lentils that is vegan if you ask for no sour cream. Some of the other items on the menu like the Truffled Brussel Sprouts… 

    Wondering if Lucille's dress code is casual on a Saturday evening?

    Very casual

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    Had a late lunch at Kulture on Friday around 2pm, and let me tell you -- they understood the…read moreassignment. My friend grabbed the Kulture Club Chicken, and I went for the Fried Catfish and Grits. Our waitress, Savannah (pretty sure that was her name), was a gem. She didn't just take our order; she guided us. She told my friend the club had goat cheese and broke down exactly why she probably wouldn't like it if she wasn't into blue cheese. Then she looked at me -- pescatarian, hungry -- and said, "Add the shrimp and get the crab sauce on top." Best decision I made all day. The plate didn't stand a chance. I would've taken an "after" photo, but I cleaned my plate. The staff were also super helpful with parking validation and making sure we were set. Inside, the vibe is casual but elevated -- stylish without trying too hard. I'm already planning my next visit.

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    If you're not eating at Butter Funk Kitchen I honestly don't know what you're doing! This place is…read moreso good! I'm literally writing this while I'm still sitting here eating. We got a fish sandwich and a fish plate. With Mac and cheese and fried okra. The sandwich was probably the best fish sandwich in houston. The fish is so good!! Fried well and seasoned well. The Mac and cheese was very flavorful and creamy. The service was wonderful. The staff is very friendly and helpful. It's not a very large place so there's not many seats if they are busy. We came on a Sunday so it was pretty full with the after church crowd. But we were still severed timely. You can order yourself at the kiosk or with the server. You absolutely NEED to come here and try this food.

    I was in the area recently for a community service meeting and decided to finally try this spot…read more I've heard so much about it so I was excited....... so walking in the first thing that hit me was the heat. The A/C was broken. This is Houston. In June. Ain't no way - so i ordered my food to go, only to find out they only serve in to go containers anyway - okkkkk. I got the catfish plate with red beans, dirty rice and an extra side of greens. The fish was great. Big pieces, well seasoned, fried perfectly - 9/10. the dirty rice was don well too - 7/10. The red beans were ok, nothing special, but not bad either - 6/10. The GREEENS tho.... 1/10. NOPE - never again. Glory canned greens with a whisper of a thought of seasoning and half a gallon of pepper sauce. While waiting for my food, a lady already seated and eating starting having an episode from being overheated. It just wasn't a great experience and the food wasn't worth another try for me.

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    We went to Grace's on the last day of our trip, and it was such a great final meal in Houston. We…read morewent early in the day around midday, and the atmosphere was super versatile. You could easily come here for a fancy birthday celebration or just a casual lunch and brunch. I loved that I didn't feel weird having two kids under six with us. There were other families there, and it felt very welcoming without sacrificing that nice restaurant vibe. Everyone in the family really enjoyed what they ordered and the service was great! My oldest daughter had the cheeseburger with french fries and loved it, especially the bread which was nicely toasted and gave it a great crunch. My youngest had the chicken tenders with mac and cheese, and my husband really liked his stuffed poblano pepper dish. I ordered the country-fried pork with greens and mashed potatoes, and everything on my plate was delicious. The mashed potatoes were great, and the greens leaned more sweet than savory, which I really enjoyed. The fried green tomatoes were another major standout with the sauce they served. I honestly wish we had a spot like this back home! My only small critique is to skip the sweet tea. I haven't found a single place in Houston where the sweet tea was actually sweet enough for my taste, but overall, this was a fantastic spot with great service that I'd highly recommend.

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    Eunice

    4.3(702 reviews)
    2.7 mi•Upper Kirby
    •$$$

    10/10 everything was top notch. Flavor was perfect. Texture was perfect…read more Parking was in a garage but they will validate for u. Just grab a ticket at the hostess desk on your way back to the garage. When u go down to the first floor. U will go out the door and Eunice is next door on the left side. . I will say the portions are very small but the flavor is excellent. We had gumbo, biscuit and burrata and duck poppers. The duck poppers were the size of ur finger ( if ur a small woman and there were 5 of them). The etoufee was very good. But for $43 it's pretty pricey. U do get shrimp cooked 2 ways. And the flavors were so good. I have no complaints about any foods at Eunice. In fact, I will be back for some of this delish food!! Yall need to try it.

    Eunice was absolutely incredible from start to finish! The ambiance is so amazing and our service…read morewas equally exceptional. We began with the cast iron cornbread, Cajun poppers, and chargrilled oysters, and every appetizer was packed with flavor. The cornbread was warm and delicious, the Cajun poppers were a standout, and the chargrilled oysters were cooked perfectly. For our entrees, we ordered the shrimp etouffe and the filet and frites. The etoufee was pretty good, though not my favorite. The filet was tender, perfectly cooked. Even the cocktails were delicious! Everything we tried was memorable, and the entire meal exceeded our expectations. I would absolutely return and highly recommend Eunice!

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    Lucille's - newamerican - Updated September 2026

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