Stopped in as walk-in for just mocktails while waiting for MF Sushi to open. The back area looked appealing from afar with fan misters and umbrellas to beat the Texas heat. Drinks were refreshing read more

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. read more

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I had a reservation for Friday night. I ordered the shrimp and grits. The grits are extremely soupy and flavorless. That's not even the issue the issue is they only gave me a fork. I tried to ask my waiter Tati for a spoon, but she never returned to my table to check on how we were doing. There were roughly 4 other seated parties in the dining room room. This was not a busy night where she was running around. They were not that busy. It took well over 12 minutes(I timed) until she finally decided to look up from her phone. She would look at my table, but never once came to check on the table. I had to call her over and at that point I was livid. Why would you give me soupy food and no spoon? All I wanted was a spoon. I sent my food back because at that point it got cold. I ended up not eating because my date had already finished their meal and in that entire time the waiter never once came to check on us. All I wanted was a spoon for my soupy flavorless grits but I could not get that because my waiter did not care to check on my table. Overall, I'm disappointed in my experience due to the lack of the customer service. Chef Chris Williams please retrain your staff. This should not have happened. read more

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! read more

Lucille's - Famous Chili Biscuits Fried Green Tomatoes (B) - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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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. read more

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I always enjoy Lucilles for their brunch. I absolutely love the Oxtail Omelet and the Croissant French Toast. Unfortunately, the Mac and Cheese has been a miss these last few times I've been. The first time I had it, it was amazing but every time after that it missed the mark bad. I love the ambiance of this restaurant and while they tend to be extremely busy, the service is usually okay. I came on Easter Sunday so I expected slow service. It started off slow but it was okay after. read more

Want a southern brunch that your auntie will enjoy? This place has great comfort home cooked food with a modern twist. Located in downtown and just a brisk walk from Herman park and museums, it welcomes you with open arms. We tried the croissant French toast with the crispy wings, which were unique but wasn't exactly what we had expected. It was a bit underwhelming the fluffy texture of croissants was lost and the moistness of French toast wasn't even noticeable. The wings however were delicious, nice flavor and spice with lots of crunch. My favorite dish was the fried green tomatoes, it was nice surprise! It was packed with juicy textures and the accompanying spicy aioli and goat cheese really brought the flavors together in a harmonious symphony. The oxtail tamales were good but not great, they left me feeling meh since plate didn't reflect the price. The hot chicken sandwich left me with the same impression, but the chicken was quite flavorful and crunchy. I'll definitely be back to try their happy hour to get a better deal on the plates. read more

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Lucille's has quickly become one of my favorite spots in Houston. Everything is on point, especially the service. On my last visit, I was greeted by Ronnei, the smiling and beautiful hostess up front, and then taken care of by Rick and Meme, who both delivered amazing southern hospitality. The menu has plenty of great options for all tastebuds, and everything I've tried so far has been delicious with that homemade feel. The atmosphere inside is super versatile, it can be laid-back or a little more upscale, but either way, it always feels comfortable, like a real southern kitchen. read more

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Ambiance....lovely old house, wood floors, cozy. Staff was so friendly and welcoming. This is a bold statement, but I stand behind it....I had croissant French toast with spicy wings.....this beat out Breakfast Klub by miles. Fried green tomatoes to start with were amazing, full of flavor! Ox tail omelette was unique and perfectly seasoned. Bacon was thick and delicious. Peach mimosas....yum. Can't wait to go back to try the dinner menu, but brunch here is a MUST. read more

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One of the best spots in town for classy Southern food! I am a big fan of their brunch menu. They have so many delicious options. You can't go wrong with their Chicken and Waffles. The chicken is fried to peak perfection. Each bite is so crispy and flavorful. The waffles are perfectly made as well. Crispy on the outside and so soft on the inside. Shrimp and Grits are also fantastic too! Grits are out of this world! This was my first time at Lucille's, but it won't be my last. I am excited to try their dinner options in the future. I can't wait! read more

Lucille's - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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While in Houston, Texas in October, 2016, I had to get my Southern food fix. My search found Lucile's, so DJ and I had supper here on the evening of Friday, October 28. Housed in a cozy, vintage house, Lucille's is nestled in a residential area in the heart of Houston's Museum District. We easily found nearby street parking. The restaurant is a casual dining place with dark wood furnishings. We sat in the back room, a much more intimate and comfy area than the main dining room where the bar resides. The venue appeared to be clean and tidy during the night of our visit. Lucille's menu offers modern takes on Southern classics such as PORK & BEANS and FRIED OYSTERS, paying tribute to the brother cofounders' great-grandmother, Lucille B. Smith. We started out our dinner with the FRIED GREEN TOMATOES, a small plate of four slices seasoned with cornmeal and topped with small dollops of goat cheese and drizzles of spicy aioli, yum. DJ continued with another vegetarian dish and I ordered the SHRIMP & GRITS for my entrée. My bowl was nice and filling, topped with generous slices of andouille sausage and plump gulf shrimp. If you are a lover of shrimp and grits, this dish is definitely for you. Southern hospitality is what we experienced during our visit; we were welcomed with warmth and kindness during the entire evening. A delightful time we had at Lucille's. I will definitely return if/when I am back in Houston. read more

Lucille's - SHRIMP & GRITS - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place was recommended to me as I was visiting Houston for the first time. Very open to peoples recommendations when I'm going to a new city so I didn't think anything of it ... I wish I did. Came here for brunch seated quickly but took awhile for them to serve us let alone take our order. My entree was the Chicken Fried Steak (one of my favorite comfort meals) and I was NOT impressed with this version. It lacked flavor, the gravy on top didn't even save the dish. The Mac and cheese was not it either. It looked delicious but it was well melted on top but soon as you got on the inside the consistency was off it was watery. The cornbread overcooked and hard. Not enjoyable whatsoever. Overall from my entire stay in Houston over 4/5 days this ranked last in all of the meals I had during my stay. I would not recommend unfortunately, there's plenty of other places to go for brunch in Houston. read more

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Found Lucille's on Instagram and I was not disappointed in the dinning experience here. I loved the decor and all the artwork. I had been wanting some good southern home cooking and I was very pleased with the experience here. For our appetizer we had their Famous Chili Biscuits. They were not what I was expecting but a very and delicious surprise. I was expecting biscuits with like chili powder on top but they were biscuits stuffed with chili and I loved them. I ordered the Yardbird as my entree. The chicken was fried to perfection and the mashed potatoes were great, but unfortunately the collard greens didn't change my opinion on collard greens. (I have never been a fan of collard greens) Overall the service was really good and I really enjoyed the food. I recommend Lucille's and I will be back to eat more. read more

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They ran out of half the menu and they notified us as we started to order. We had already sat down and had a carafe of sparkling. What a shit show this was. I ordered the catfish and grits and 15 minutes later they said they ran out. In the end we had the chicken and waffles, croissant and chicken and chicken sandwich. They were all delicious but not enough to bring me back. The band was a nice touch but they left 5 minutes after we arrived and no music was played for ambiance. I've tried this restaurant and will not be coming back, nor will I recommend this place unfortunately. The service was ok, long wait times but I'm assuming it was due to the food shortage. read more

Didn't live up to the hype Came for dinner. 7pm reservation on a Wednesday. When we arrived there was water everywhere. Gave the keys to the valet and went to help my wife literally jump a puddle with heels on to get to the restaurant sidewalk. Turned back to get my phone out of the car and the valet sped off like it was his own car. When we got inside the entire restaurant smelled like old antiques. It's a very distinctive smell. Not the aroma of incredible flavors greeting you at the door, no, antiques. The decor was very minimal and in no way upscale. This is sold as an upscale soul food restaurant; I don't see it. They sat us at the smallest table in the restaurant, pushed against an obscure wall, DIRECTLY outside the swinging door to the kitchen. This is what a reservation gets you on a slow night? Interesting. We asked to move over to a table nearby. They told us that's for "four people" but still moved us. Let's get to the food: Jalepeno poppers- 2/10 It's literally two jalepenos halved and stuffed for $14. These were the worst I've had anywhere. Hard jalepenos, chewy brisket and just not good. Oxtail tamales- 9/10 These were very good. The roja sauce is what really made it stand out. Great spice level. But for $23 it should have been more than two mini tamales. They were tiny Catfish and grits- 8/10 Great catfish. Fried, battered and seasoned very well. The grits are as basic as it gets. Cheese grits were an extra dollar and made no difference at all. $29 + $1 Shrimp and grits- 6/10 Basic shrimp and basic grits. Nothing special about this plate at all. Not upscale, not inventive. Just basic. $28 Collard greens- 1/10 These are easily the worst greens I've had. This includes cookouts, home kitchens and restaurants. Just bad. No seasoning, odd topping dropped on top. No meat. Gimme some ham hocks or turkey necks...something. Also not a fan of large chunks of stems in my greens. I don't mind some texture but this was excessive. $8 for a small portion. One of the servers had grabbed my keys for me so I could get my phone before we ate. I then realized the valet lot is a pothole obstacle course. Giant puddles and huge potholes everywhere. Also, no one monitors it. So when we left I told the valet here's a tip and I'll grab my own car. I had the keys already and was still slightly upset that he drove it so fast and didn't wait for me to grab my phone. Tipped him $5 and he said no, it's $10. I told him I'm getting it myself and you drove off with my phone after I told you to wait. He didn't budge. Cool, take your $10 but you're not driving my car again. Service was average. Typical recommendations of whatever is the most expensive on the menu and literally no information nor descriptions of any of the dishes. My Wife asked for help deciding between the catfish and grits or the yard bird. Instead the waitress sidestepped answering the question and recommended either the fish fry or the pork shank. Nice Spent $150 before tip and valet for the two of us. I really don't see anything at all about this restaurant that justifies the price point. I can get better versions of everything we ate elsewhere. Wouldn't recommend. read more

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You're home when you're at Lucille's! This charming place based out of an actual former house is so special. It's not a big place, seating (I feel) is intentionally limited to hold on to the intimacy of family. We had no problem booking a table on line, even with having to "add a seat" to pur party number, it was accommodated with no problem. Once we arrived we were seated right away. Our table had to have been in the "dining room" of the home turned restaurant, which was very fitting. They do have additional seating outside (patio). Hats off to our Server (Quincy) who showed the utmost in professionalism. After letting him know that it was our first time dining there, he kindly gave us a "tour of the menu" including their featured items. I selected their fried green tomatoes (delicious!!) and braised oxtails for my entree (over mashed potatoes instead of grits, as recommended by our Server). This place is not cheap, so if coming here and planning to "eat good", budget accordingly. As for parking, it is tight! They offer valet, however, if that's not what you want, street parking is always an option. Lucille's is a great choice for classic comfort foods on an upper scale. Definitely delicious, definitely worth a return visit. Check it out! Enjoy! read more

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I brought my boyfriend here for Valentines Day, and it was good. We came the Thursday before Valentines Day and it was pretty empty. We were greeted when we walked in and everyone was nice. Our server was pretty good. He knew the menu well and was pretty attentive. He did forget my water during the meal, but it wasn't a huge deal. The drinks were good, not strong but still good taste. The food was pretty good overall. We ordered some food off the Valentine's menu and some off the regular menu. The mozzarella sticks were good. The scallops and the sauce were really really good, and we don't typically eat scallops. The sauce took the scallops over the top. They were one of my favorite parts of the meal. The black eyed peas salad was different but also pretty good. The lamb was great. The lamb with the beans and bacon was the bomb. It was surprising how it all came together, but it was even better as leftovers. I would maybe come back and recommend for someone to check it out. read more

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Truly outstanding place! The waitress we had was so kind and attentive, and everything we ate was perfect. I loved my hot chicken sandwich and my husbands croissant French toast was Amazing as well. Loved! read more

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This update could have easily remained 4 stars, but the way my best friend and I were treated by one of the hostesses has downgraded my rating. We came in for brunch about a month ago. We made a reservation online and we were aware of the 90 minute time limit per table. I can't remember our server's name, but he was nice. As it got busier, he wasn't as attentive as he was in the beginning. This wasn't really an issue until the end of the meal when we had a horrible interaction with the hostess. Service got slower once the restaurant got busy. There were times when we tried to wave our server down so we could order a drink or dessert. Because of those delays, it caused us to hit the limit on our 90 minutes. My best friend and I had literally grabbed our purses after paying and were about to leave when one of the hostesses came over and basically told us to get up because they needed to turn the table over. I can't recall the exact wording but it was something along the lines of "We have a 90 minute table limit and you will have to get up so we can seat our next guest." It was so inappropriate and the table next to us were just as shocked as we were. I cut the hostess off midway through her rambling and told her that we were literally standing up to leave. We understand the need to turn over tables, but it could have been handled so differently. For one, the hostess was talking fast and her word choice was unprofessional. I almost didn't understand what she was saying when she came over. Here's a suggestion: have the hostess or server notify patrons about 15 minutes before their reservation is going to end so that patrons are aware and can wrap up their meal. Coming at us, talking a mile a minute, and basically telling us to get up is just so trashy and disrespectful. My best friend called Lucille's to make a complaint and kept playing phone tag with a staff member. I still don't know if she was actually able to speak to someone. The food and drinks were good, so no issues there. I enjoyed the Fried Green Tomatoes and Oxtail Omelette. I also enjoyed my Espresso Martini. As good as the food and drinks were, the crap treatment by the hostess ruined an otherwise nice brunch all in the span of 30 seconds. read more

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As soon as we walked in we were greeted immediately, great ambiance. There was excellent customer service from start to finish. Our server was Rick/Ricky, he was excellent and patient. We started with the chili biscuits, so delicious we placed a second order immediately. My husband had the Gumbo Z'Herbs with Shrimp and he loved it. My cocktail was delicious! Now the reason for the rating. My husband ordered catfish and grits and the catfish was very bland, no seasoning at all. My Branzino was fried very very hard and I believe the oil needed to be changed. Other than the fried items, everything else taste delicious. Macaroni and Cheese was good. read more

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I'll start this review by saying I was really looking forward to dining here. Great vibe inside, perfectly set up for elevated southern comfort. The evening started off strong with very good cocktails, and killer fried green tomatoes and boudin balls. Then it was downhill from there. Had their gumbo with oysters added. There were two things missing from the gumbo...roux and flavor. I've never had a gumbo where there was not an ounce of roux in it. If you look at the pic, it was thinner than a chicken stock...and with less flavor. The oysters were off putting as well...I don't think they were fresh, or at minimum, not local gulf oysters. I only ate a third, and that's saying something because I hate wasting food. Next up with the fish fry. This night it was a whole branzino. This is a fish I normally love. But the meat on this was unusually mushy. Think of it like textured mashed potatoes. It was not good, and like my gumbo, without much flavor. The salad with nouc mam dressing was nice though. I tried a bite of my friend's sea bass special. Now I know where all the salt from my gumbo and branzino went...all into his sea bass. It was supremely salty. I left pretty disappointed. Aside from the drinks and apps, and very nice service, the food was subpar. read more

Lucille's - While branzino fish fry. Meat texture was very mushy. - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Had reservations for brunch on a Saturday afternoon. We started with a carafe of mimosas, which came with its own bottle. This was a pretty good deal! We also started with the fried green tomatoes and the famous chili biscuits. Both starters were delicious! There wasn't much chili in the biscuits though. The fried green tomatoes were probably my favorite part of the meal. They were crispy and the sauce was divine. I had the boudin Benedict, which was mediocre. The poached eggs were overcooked and barely runny and the chicken patty lacked flavor. More hollandaise would've helped but overall it was pretty dry. Unfortunately 3 of us ordered this. The side salad was fresh and tasty. The oxtail omelet was full of bones, but the flavor was really good. The hot chicken sandwich was nothing special either and the fries it came with had no seasoning and were undercooked. The ambiance is pretty cute and the service was good as well, but food missed the mark with the entrees. read more

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Came for a Bible study group dinner! Had seating for all 11 and were very accommodating. Service was quick and very attentive. Food was amazing as always. Lucille's is a go to for dinner and brunch for me! I always get their fried green tomatoes and I switched it up and got their braised oxtails and they were fantastic. Highly recommend read more

Lucille's - Fried Green Tomatoes (D) - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I have had lunch and brunch here with my family and they are both great. I could tell you about the excellent chicken and waffles that my father in law gets, the shrimp and grits, the French toast, the Mac and cheese, the hamburgers, and the wonderful egg Benedict varieties they have but the collard greens overshadow all of this. They are the best I have ever had. They grow their food and they are fresh and have pork in them. Not over cooked and the taste is the best ever. Seriously I would recommend this place just for the collard greens, but everything else is great too. Excellent and friendly staff and a great atmosphere. If you are a n the museum district you need to eat here. read more

Lucille's - Boudin Benedict and the legendary collard greens. - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Hostess was so sweet and welcoming. The food was okay, not impressed. I had the Yardbird chicken and my chicken was not cooked all the way, mashed potatoes was really good. Collard Greens could be better if it was seasoning. My guess order the oxtail and he was very disappointed they were very small and just no flavor. We waited for a while to get drinks, then we got the drinks and had to hunt our Server for refills. The set up inside was cute, but let's just say we was very disappointed. The ppl next to us was complaining about their food. The thought the only thing was good was the biscuits. Lady said the steak was so tough she couldn't cut it, her husband had fish and grits and he said it wasnt good. Bad not for a few ppl. We saw a few ppl sending food back or complaining about the food half cooked. read more

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(4.5/5 ) Visited Lucille's for brunch and the food was amazing. The oxtail omelet was meaty and flavorful, and the macaroni and cheese was super cheesy, just how I like it. The brunch beverage setup was a pour-your-own mimosa, which I loved because I like mine strong. Hopefully no one was judging. Every other time I've been to Lucille's, the cocktails haven't been that strong, so I really appreciated being able to make it myself. Our waiter was incredibly nice and attentive. So welcoming and sweet. Overall, I love the ambiance of the restaurant. It feels like being at someone's kitchen table or at my aunt's house with a hearty home-cooked meal. The history and homage to the owners' matriarch is beautiful to take in, especially paired with all the wall art celebrating Black culture and history. I always enjoy peeking at the recipe box on display. It's clearly a valued family heirloom and a special touch that makes the space feel even more intimate. Nearby street parking is a big plus. I will say the restaurant itself is not the biggest space, so I can imagine it might get a bit tight or be a wait on a busier day. We were seated by the kitchen, which wasn't ideal, but I was just grateful to have a table with no wait. read more

Lucille's - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Came to meet with a new girlfriend. She highly recommended this spot. She recommended the shrimp or catfish and grits. I went with the catfish since it's higher in protein and the shrimp and grits only come with 4 shrimp. It's was full of flavor and in scored the whole thing. Recommend making a reservation, we didn't. Even though it wasn't busy at all they told us it would be a 20 min wait time since we didn't make a reservation. Thankfully there was an opening at the bar, so we were able to get seated quickly. They also don't seat you until your whole party is present, so be aware of that too. Overall, I do recommend. read more

Lucille's - Full bar - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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we ordered the French toast and chicken wings and the hot chicken sandwich with side of collard greens, Chicken wings were fried hard dry, no seasoning and were extra small. The "collard" greens were mustard greens and spinach very mushy textured possible cooked too long even though we had to wait extra for them to come out because they were "still cooking" Service was mid. The brunch menu is very small on options really there is way better brunch spots in Houston. Wait for a server was super long and food and even drinks too along time to come out. read more

Lucille's - French toast and little overly fried wings - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Stopped by Lucille's after work for Happy Hour. I throughly enjoyed the experience. The service was excellent and I enjoyed the happy hour menu. I got the Chop Burger and fries and two old fashioned. I will definitely be back. The restaurant is beautiful inside and out. read more

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I ordered the croissant French toast and wings, my grandmother got the oxtail omelet, and my mom had the chicken and waffles. We also tried the grits, which were really good. The oxtail omelet was especially delicious. The only downside was the wings -- they had absolutely no seasoning, which honestly made my rating drop about two stars. Customer service was great, the drinks were good, and the atmosphere was really nice. Overall, the food was just okay, but the experience itself was still pleasant. read more

Lucille's - Croissant French Toast and Wings - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

My friends and I went for brunch. I just want to note the restaurant closes at 3pm and we went at 2pm. We were seated and not rushed at all. Our server recommended some items on the menu. And she told us how we could make out own entree which is what I did. I got a piece of cat fish and pair it with French toast. The French toast was thick and flavorful, the fist well battered. I had a lemon drop and a Bellini both were great. Our waitress even told us about Jazz nights where they have Jazz music in Fridays on the patio I will defiantly rerun for it. 10 out of 10!!! read more

Lucille's - Fried cat fish and French toast! - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I heard great things about the restaurant but I must say I was slightly disappointed. Let's starts with parking. There is valet parking available which is always great. I ordered the fried chicken which came with greens and mash potatoes. My food was lukewarm without much flavor. I also ordered a strawberry lemonade which was also bland and not what I expected. Even though I did not enjoy my first visit, I would be willing to try the restaurant again due to the great staff read more

Lucille's - Fried chicken - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I had the pleasure of dining at Lucille's again and it did NOT disappoint. I fell in love with the Croissant French Toast years ago it'll always have my heart. The service was good and the music was amazing. I found myself singing along to various eras of R&B the entire time. There will never be a time that I come to Houston and I don't come to Lucille's read more

Lucille's - Croissant French Toast - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

What an amazing restaurant!!! I was visiting my sister in Houston and she took me here for brunch right when my flight landed, what a treat that was! From the quick and friendly service, to the homey warm ambiance, Lucille's is the restaurant for you if you wanna grab a quick brunch or wanna sit down and catch up with family and friends. I can't emphasize how tasty this food was. Everything was hot when served and tasted AMAZING! It truly tasted like someone's grandma was in the kitchen throwing down! 10/10 restaurant, I will definitely be back. read more

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Had this spot bookmarked for a while and finally got to stop here with some friends on a Sunday in later November. I found some street parking and walked a block to get here. There is valet parking for $10 if you're not feeling the stress of finding a spot and trekking here. People raved about the cocktails and the dishes this place offers. For the spirit concoctions, there's some twist on classics such as the harlem mule, old thymes (smoked cinnamon ol fashioned), and the espresso martini (very tasty and a definite crowd-pleaser). Then they have some unique ones that combine citrus flavors with black-founded brands of liquor. Examples of this include the best friends cocktail and the renaissance cocktail; both of which have a nice touch of sweetness. The renaissance was a popular one at our party; that Uncle Nearest whiskey, banana liqueur, and some coco bitters, NICE! For food, we started with a few appetizers: the chili biscuits - 10/10 fried green tomatoes - 9/10 crispy brussels sprouts w/ egg - 8/10 The biscuits are a must-order and probably their signature appetizer. The fried green tomatoes have a spicy aioli with goat cheese crumples, very tasty! The crispy brussels were pretty good although I couldn't taste much truffle; the sunny egg overpowered it. As for entrees, we had a multiple number of dishes including: Chicken Fried Steak - 8/10 Chicken and Waffle - 9/10 Oxtail Omelette - 8/10 Mac and Cheese - 9/10 Cornbread w/ honey butter - 10/10 The entrees to me were pretty solid; the chicken fried steak is a huge portion and hit well; the gravy is rich, maybe a bit too rich for me. We dug the Chicken and waffle; chicken wings were crispy and tender and went well with the sweet potato waffle served. The oxtail omelette was cooked well and served in a braised ju with carmelized onions and cheddar mixed in. Not bad. The mac and cheese had a great consistency although also very rich. The cornbread was a huge hit; everyone loved the honey butter as a nice touch to it. I've heard complaints about service being lacking or nonexistent; fortunately we didn't have issues with that as we always had a drink served to us and our food came out promptly. There's plenty of seating, in and outdoors. Outdoors has live music; mostly improv jazz on Sundays; a nice way to spend your morning eating your brunch and sipping on your beverage while the music carries you to new depths of your imagination. A very solid dining experience and time was had by all of us; no doubt I'm open to returning here to try other drinks and foods. read more

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If you are from South Carolina, specifically Charleston, I think you would like this southern style brunch spot compared to others. After visiting there this is what this restaurant reminds me the most of. We got the fried green tomatoes and croissant french toast with wings (Ik basic). The appetizer portions are small but dressed well. The fried green tomatoes had a battered crust with a kind of tangy tasting topping that was nice. The wings were extra crispy and FULL SIZED. Not common in the Houston area. The best part about my meal was the crossaint French toast, it is for the sweeter tooth but it was a flavorful breakfast item. read more

Lucille's - Croissant French Toast + wings - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Man, I really wanted to love this place. But wow--what a disappointment. Let's start with the service. Or rather, the complete lack of it. We were seated and left to sit so long that we had already decided on our drinks and meals before a server even acknowledged us. Meanwhile, a table of four women who arrived 20 minutes after us was promptly greeted, served drinks, and taken care of like VIPs. We, on the other hand, were treated like an afterthought. It didn't stop there. Our alcoholic drinks didn't arrive until we were nearly finished with our meals. At that point, what's even the point? No apology, no urgency--just sluggish, indifferent service all around. Then came the food. My wife ordered the braised oxtails, I had the catfish and grits, and my parents shared the yard bird. We also ordered the cornbread for the table. And let me tell you--biggest mistake of the night. The cornbread was dry, bland, and completely forgettable. Yes, it was large and shareable, but when no one actually wants to eat it, what does that matter? And the entrees? Uninspired, under-seasoned, and flat-out disappointing. No one finished their meal--not because the portions were generous, but because the food just wasn't good. Nothing had that rich, soulful, Southern depth of flavor you expect from a place with Lucille's reputation. The only saving grace? The drinks. Strong, well-made, and actually enjoyable--though given how long we waited for them, it was almost too little, too late. Overall, this was an overpriced, overhyped, and underwhelming experience. Bad service. Mediocre food. And an atmosphere that made us feel more like a burden than paying guests. We came here expecting a special meal to celebrate a birthday. Instead, we left disappointed, frustrated, and hungry. Lucille's was a one-and-done for us. Never again. read more

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So we had our first group social bike ride for the year and most of us wanted brunch afterwards. Lucille's was nearby so we made a reservation for 15 but about 25 showed up. They were happy to accommodate and we had a nice table on the patio. We did only have one server for our party which he was very nice. However, at least 2 people should have been attending our party. Pricing here is moderate to high and the menu has Southern and Mexican roots. Food arrived before drinks. The sandwiches and burgers that came out looked amazing. However not everyone wants that for brunch so diving into the other dishes the fried green tomatoes were received well and most added blackened shrimp to beef it up. I had the oxtail tamales and sub'd potatoes for the eggs and it came with a green salad. I was disappointed. I had the equivalent of one oxtails meat distributed between two thick tamales and there were no distinct flavors. The potatoes were also just bland. Not an herb or seasoning and the texture was rubbery. Some guest went à la carte with Mac and cheese some got catfish or added shrimp. Everyone loved the blackened shrimp and the fish was solid but the Mac and cheese left us puzzled as there was no flavor. The greens were really frustrating. They lacked effort. Shrimp and grits were good. I saw a blackeyed pea salad but was unable to get feedback. Drinks mere decent. To save confusion we transitioned to bottles for mimosas. All and all we had a good time. read more

Lucille's - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Loved the service so much! Quincey was amazing and very patient. On top of the amazing service food was not only fast but perfect! The inside is quite cosy and loves enjoying the ambiance. Will be back again :) read more

Glad u gave this spot a second chance!! They redeemed themselves from the disorganization the first go round a few years back. I finally got to try the Mac and cheese they wouldn't let us purchase because they were "saving for the dinner crowd." We enjoyed the hot rolls as an appetizer. I got the oxtail omelette 9/10 very good. Some others at the table were croissant French toast , chicken & waffles and a burger. Everyone enjoyed their food. Service was great! The only upset this visit was valet got a lot of mud in my car read more

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