Unfortunately, this place really missed the mark. I ordered the oxtail, which came highly recommended by our server--but it was bland and completely lacking in flavor. The unsweetened tea tasted like someone forgot the water... just harsh and overpowering. My partner had the shrimp and grits, which arrived in a disappointingly small portion. The shrimp were water-logged, and the whole dish felt thrown together. The mac & cheese was the only standout--once we added salt and pepper, it was actually delicious (hence the two stars). Service felt off, too. Our server was also a bartender, and it showed--rushed and disconnected. For a bill totaling over $100, we left both hungry and disappointed. Sadly, I wouldn't recommend it. read more

I love this place. Great food, great service, great cocktails. I can't name my favorite dish because everything I've eaten has be delicious. read more

The food overall is very good ... would def go back to check out other things on the menu. Its southern style cuisine, everything has a good amount of flavoring. It's a nice size space that can accommodate small and large parties. The staff overall is very friendly as well. read more

Lucille's - Famous Chili Biscuits - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Thank you for consistently delivering good food! Brunch with my aunt . Lemon drops for her , mocktails for me! All food was great! My servers were tentative. Ambiance was very chill downstairs. 1:45 pm Sat Afternoon for 2 Bar seating Bar was sticky but that's a read more

The food is good but it is pricey. I tried the biscuits and fried tomatoes as starters. The fried green tomatoes were perfect! Loved those. The biscuits were stuffed with chili. They were good but not wow. I ordered oxtail omelette. It does not come with any sides so I ordered some grits. The grits were thick but creamy. I usually add butter to grits but these didn't need any additions. The omelette was a decent size and the flavor was great. The oxtail was cooked well. I also ordered food to go to take home for my partner. Here is where I was thinking the pricing was ridiculous. He usually eats three eggs, but the waitress said that the side order comes with two eggs, so I doubled the side order to get four scrambled eggs. Then she brings the bill and I see it's $16 for two side orders of 4 eggs. That is crazy for business to charge that much for eggs. I basically bought your supply for the next day. I love to support establishments with good food, but when pricing starts to make no sense, that's when you won't see me come back. read more

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Food and service were very good. The fried green tomatoes and catfish and grits were definitely the stars of the meal. The chicken fried steak and chicken and waffles were also good. The table outside was very hot. 3 of the 4 of us were directly in the sun. I got a sunburnt on my arms. Wish they had sat us in a shadier table. We asked the girl who brought the fried green tomatoes to our table if she could bring us some small plates since we had none. She looked annoyed and never came back. Very rude. Luckily our very nice server saved the entire experience. He was excellent and made up for her ambivalence. read more

Wait staff "Quincy" and the hostess, I did not get her name, but both were unpleasant from the beginning, basically the overall experience was horrible. When Quincy did not get my order correct and I brought it to his attention he presented horrible customer service. I haven't been to this establishment since 2024, so I assume there must have been a change in management or ownership.. I will not be returning, and from the attendance today, I must not be the only person who feels this way. In 2024 it was booked and busy and the food was amazing. The food was not great either. I ordered basic bacon, hash potatoes, grits, and rolls which I never got. read more

Lucille's has held it down every time for me and consistent ! The oxtail omelette comes with enough meat that I don't feel cheated, a bit more gravy would be perfect. Adding a side of grits with cheese, wish the cheese was bit more melted but I don't want to be too picky. The crossiant French toast, wasn't overly sweet as I was hesitant to try it. But it was the right sweet with the wings savory. Parking is busy in this area in general so I recommend valet for $10. read more

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

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Visited on a Friday with a party and it was raining. The rsvp 7 and table was not ready. It was cold and raining they offers us to stand outside under a covered area in the rain. They gave our host some beef because they wanted everyone here before they seat us. They could not figure out how to valet a Telsa Not good and will not visit or recommend read more

It's either valet or street parking when you pull up. We had a reservation for 1 pm but we were able to get there early and we were seated right away. The waiter was very helpful in recommending what to order from the menu since this was our first time being here. The food was amazing, I would recommend the Mac and cheese! read more

Food was amazing. Very quaint restaurant. Sat at the bar and service was good. My man and I had the fried green tomatoes, seared scallops, and braised oxtail. read more

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Overall: Lucille's is a good option if you're looking for soul food. It is in a cozy house and the playlist is awesome - it makes you feel like you're at your family's home. Overall the food is good. The fried snapper was the star of the show. It was very fresh and meaty. When you go, request that you either sit on the main level or maybe even outside. Upstairs is very cold and stark. Totally different vibe than the main level. What I Got: - Fried fish (fried red snapper): 10/10, this fish was so fresh and flaky. I loved it. - Catfish and grits: 9/10, the catfish was very crunchy and hot, which is always good. The grits fell a little flat for me but I did appreciate that they were creamy. - Oxtail and grits: 8.5/10, the oxtail tasted very similar to a pot roast but the meat was tender. I preferred these grits over the ones that came with the catfish because they were a little more dressed up. read more

Lucille's - Catfish & Grits Dinner - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Tried this place during Rodeo weekend and man I'm glad somebody told us about this spot. We did make reservations and when we arrived it took about 5 mins to get seated. BEWARE you only have the table for 90 mins. They tell you as soon as you sit down. The waiter was a bit rushy and didn't give us time to look at the menu and knew right then the food would be good. We ordered the croissant french toast and macaroni. Everything was great. No complaints in that department. Macaroni definitely tastes like your gma made it. It does have a homey feel and was worried about the food but I would return when back in Houston. read more

I have been coming to Lucille's coming on 3 years now. When friends ask me for food recs near Museum District, I always mention Lucille's. The ambience is top notch especially during warmer months when everyone prefers to sit in the back yard. At times, they have live bands out back. During the winter, guests sit inside and have a cozier experience. As far as the food goes, I haven't had a bad thing on the menu. Anything with their grits is super tasty. Shrimp or catfish and grits are my go to. Friends often order the French toast and add chicken wings. Lucille's is a must see in Houston. read more

Lucille's - Catfish & Grits Lunch - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Southern food staple in the Arts District of Houston, feels laid back and homey. It's got plenty of wood textures on the walls, counters, and tables. Parking seems to be valet only, and the valet is $10 so be prepared as you come to visit one of the more well known Black Owned Restaurants. Tried a bunch of everything off of their lunch menu. Stand outs to me were the Oxtails Tamales and the chicken and waffles. Great sauce that went with the tamale and the fried chicken was incredibly moist if you get the dark meat. Most everything else was forgettable, as you've probably had better versions of that item somewhere else. I think that might be by design, the menu seems to hold up tradition over innovation. Food is what you might have grown up eating at home in the South, but to me I want to get something exciting when I eat out, not just what I could get at home. For the most part the sandwiches are bread heavy and the things like cornbread and waffles were kinda dry as well. It could've been made better if there was a butter or more syrup for each of those items. The Chili Biscuits were something I wish wasn't on the menu, they were not good at all. Consistency of the biscuits was way on the dried out side, and not in the good Popeye's biscuit way. My guess is that since these are stuffed that they get made well in advance and are reheated. Servers were adequate, attentive and available when needed. read more

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There wasn't any real parking so we paid $10 for the valet. The process was smooth and easy. We visited on Friday afternoon and were told they serving brunch. We ordered drinks then food and both came out in less than 20 minutes. Our server was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. The food was great! I ordered the French toast with wings and Tipsy Peach (spent ~$40). I also taste tested the Oxtail omelet and Hot Chicken Sándwich. The omelet was so good. I would not recommend the Hot Chicken if you do not like SPICY food. Overall I had a good experience. They played mostly rnb music. read more

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I came across Lucille's this past weekend and decided to stop in for brunch. The staff was friendly and the atmosphere was nice and welcoming. The food came out pretty fast and it hit the spot. The oxtail tamale had a nice amount of meat which surprised me and the Mac and cheese was addicting. I'll be back next time I'm in town! read more

Lucille's - Mac and cheese - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I have been hear many times over the years but feel like overall declined. Flavor of greens not quite there, catfish grits blander than usual, just felt off. The staff also appears changed. Might try again but not Lucille's of old read more

While in the museum district, my wife and I decided to have dinner at Lucille's Restaurant. This was by far the best dining experience I have had in years. It started with our server, MeMe. She came by introduced herself and took our drink order. Throughout the meal she would come to our table to give a status of our appetizers, main course, and dessert orders. The appetizers of Crab Cakes and Fried Green Tomatoes. Crab Cakes topped with black-eyed pea salsa and a green Hollandaise were the perfect matching. The Fried Green Tomatoes is the best I have ever eaten. The chef used seasoned cornmeal batter with spicy aioli sauce and topping of goat cheese crumbles. My wife desired shrimp and grits, but the waitress, on inquiry, informed there is a slight taste of garlic but not overpowering. I had the Blacken Catfish and grits. The waitress was correct with the garlic but would be too much for those with food allergies. My preference of blacken catfish is a little more on the blacken side, like Chef Paul from New Orleans used to do. Don't get me wrong, the catfish and grits were superb. My wife's second choice was the Yardbird. The slow-fried chicken smoked mashed potatoes and braised collard greens covered with peppercorn gravy. The fried chicken was exquisite, and the collard greens were again the best I have ever eaten. The cornbread was a nice accompaniment to our main course. The bourbon pecan pie was an excellent way to end our meal. Our entire dinner had excellent presentations and tastes leaving me wondering "Why isn't this a James Beard Restaurant?" Lucille's has been named a finalist for this prestigious award in the past, maybe one will come. Price point is average of restaurants of the same caliber, but they don't match the consistency of food taste across the board. read more

It was super easy getting to Lucille's, and I was ravenous, so getting seated at the bar was the way to go for me! I had been wanting to come here for the longest time, and I finally decided just to try it on my own. Parking can be a bit complicated, but they have cheap valets, so it worked out. The staff was so welcoming and immediately helped me to the bar area for service.the blackberry tea was so refreshing! I tried 3 dishes and was not disappointed at all! The food was flavorful, and it came out super fast. I would recommend having reservations or getting on the waitlist if you're going to try it with a group larger than 2. But this place is a must try. I will be returning for brunch with my girls!!! read more

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Valet is not good Host at night is the best Quincy my server wasn't attentive, i would recommend Kevin for waitressing read more

I was pleasantly surprised by this restaurant after hearing so much about it. I was greeted by two hostess, one which was a bit snappy so I decided to sit by the bar while my friend group arrived. They do offer a happy hour menu 3-6, so if you're lucky like I was, you'll get a tasty margarita for $6!!! I ordered the fried catfish on a bed of grits.... YUMMM!! Talk about Southern cooking in a whole different level. If you don't like grits, you can sub them out for mashed potatoes. I added dinner rolls as a side and finished with dessert: lemon icebox pie. Peach iced tea was the drink of choice, and I will say I have no regrets in trying any of it. The ambiance is more homey, family night dinner so I would dress up a bit whereas I might've dressed down during our outing. Overall, loved and we had a great waitress! With the exception of the snarky hostess, it was an overall great time. read more

Good food! Great service! The ambience was pretty standard for a restaurant at lunchtime. Would definitely go back again.

My boyfriend & I took a random trip to Houston for the weekend and after a very brief TikTok search, I knew Lucille's HAD to see me. Before I get into the food, I have to say, I really appreciate a restaurant with really warm and friendly staff. The host was very accommodating, especially with me because I was indecisive on where I wanted to sit. Our server was also so sweet. My boyfriend is very social so he got into historian mode and wanted to know every single fact about the restaurant but our server more than answered; we got a real good story about the restaurant. Loved it. Also LOVED the fact that there was live music. We were there on a Saturday, so we're unsure if that's a usual thing or if we got lucky but it was great. The food: I ordered the chicken & pancakes and my boyfriend ordered the oxtail omelette. To keep this as short and effective as possible, we were both near tears over how good it was. Whenever I make it back, I'll be going here first. read more

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

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First off the Chili Biscuits I had was really bad, not sure who thought that was a good idea. My wife has the watermelon salad and Oxtail Omelette which she liked. My shrimp and grits were terrible, there was so much gravy it turned my dish into grits soup not to mention the shrimp was undercooked. I don't know what went wrong I had the same dish last Thursday. I won't be going back. read more

Met up with a high school classmate while I was visiting Houston. Lucille's was one of the recommendations. Situated in the Museum District, parking was no fun, but the food and service made up for that. We ordered fried green tomatoes that didn't arrive as some gourmet attempt. They were just tasty fried green tomatoes without pretense. The truffle Brussel sprouts were delicious. The outer leaves were crispy, and they were seasoned enough to leave a little bit of bitterness. The chili biscuits were a hit without being overdone. For the entrees, my classmate ordered the oxtail omelet with a side of potato hash. With us being from the South and me being Jamaican, we could vouch for how good the omelet was. Again, a dish that had a proper amount of seasoning without murdering g the flavor. I ordered the catfish with grits. Not heavy on the breading, I enjoyed this dish. The fish had been fried in a seasoned batter that reminded me of catfish plates from proper holes in the wall. Add to that the creamy grits that didn't clump as the dish got closer to room temperature. Hats off to the bartender who mixed the old-fashioned cocktails. Believe it or not, there are bartenders that get it wrong in one way or another. I must say that the lemon pie was alright, but not a slice I would order again. It didn't have the tartness that you get in most homemade lemon pie. They did have a proper meringue on the pie, though. My impression is that Lucille's is a popular spot. Good food and good service were what I got during my first visit. They make my repeat visit list for next time I am visiting in Houston. read more

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Lucille's have been mentioned a few times over the years before some of the more modern spots opened up and we've just never put it on the top of the list to try out. Come to find out, they are open for lunch on weekdays. Parking is unfortunately valet only for $10; MF Sushi can allow patrons to park in the adjacent lot but I guess Lucille's doesn't have that luxury. The outside of the building is a bit unassuming. The interior is the same; definitely an older southern dive/bar feel. The bar is pretty decent sized but everything else had an outdated look. We ordered pretty much the entire appetizer menu for the table. Surprisingly all the dishes came super quickly and at the same time; potentially this could indicate quick reheats on some of the items on the dishes compared to being freshly cooked to order. The chili biscuits: 0/5. These are terrible. The biscuit itself is stale and dry like chalk. The dish does not work well and it's the item at the top of their menu. It tasted like these were cooked a week ago and spent a short amount of time in a microwave. Octopus: 3.5/5. Tender and cooked well but the dish is a bit bland. The green sauce should've been a bit more rich and flavorful. Oxtail tamales: 4/5, great flavor but kind of an odd dish for this southern/creole style. Fried green tomatoes: 3.5/5. Good but it's got a pretty low ceiling and high floor as a dish. Scallops: 3.5/5. Cooked well but the dish felt slightly bland. For the entrees, we did family style with the hot chicken sandwich, the oyster sandwich, and chicken and waffles. Firstly all the bread items tasted store bought and clumsy and way too large. The bread to meat/filling ratio is off the charts and it fills you up when the dishes are so bready/doughy. The hot chicken sandwich was very bland and flavor wise is inferior to a Popyes for me. The oyster sandwich was very middling as well for me; not too much personality one way or the other and the pretzel bun was very dense and was too doughy. The chicken in the chicken and waffles was tender but missing some spice/seasoning. The waffles were nice but very doughy and dense. Overall, there's some good flavors but the dishes tasted and looked like they lacked some finesse compared to similar restaurants (think of Eunice, Bludorn, Elliot's Table style kind of restaurants etc). The lack of parking (in Houston nonetheless) is always a miss for me when you are forced into a valet parking situation. read more

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This restaurant was amazing! The food, drinks and ambiance are 10/10. Ricky or Rick (I don't remember his name) was VERY helpful and a great server. He was very accommodating and knowledgeable about the menu, he also recommended we get the hot rolls for our meals which was an excellent decision. I will definitely will be coming back to this establishment! Although I gave Lucille's 5 stars my ONLY issue would be with the parking. The only available parking would be street parking (this is not in front of the establishment!) and & $10 valet, a bit inconvenient but the food made it worth it. read more

Lucille's - Shrimp & Grits (D) Braised Oxtails - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

I ordered the pork shank, which had good flavor with a bit of spice, but unfortunately the meat was very tough. The fried chicken came out overly well done, which took away from the dish. The gumbo was decent in taste but felt overpriced given how small the serving was. Overall, the food experience was just fair and didn't quite match the price point for dinner. Bright side of the evening was the staff, very pleasant! read more

Oh My Gosh!! This is some great food!!! 1st time here and food was so good ! I never thought I would eat Octopus but this was delicious. Must have appetizer is the Fried green tomatoes. Oh my, they are to die for. Only problem with them is that they were gone because I had to share them with 3 other people. I had the Fresh gulf fish (Red Fish) and it was served blackened on a bed of rice bed and it was great. Due to it being on a Friday I couldn't eat meat so I missed out on the gumbo but Q ( our waiter -Awesome) substituted some Brussel sprouts - they were great. Finished the meal with bread pudding that was sinful. Q was great. Food was beyond belief! read more

The food is very bland in my opinion , Fried chicken had no taste on its own , I drowned it in hot sauce , the mashed potatoes taste like box mash , the gravy was cool . The cornbread was DRY and no taste at all, had to send it back . My friend had the catfish and grits and said it was good. The yardbird meal was not it, and could've def used 3 piece chicken instead of 2. This is my Second time at Lucille's and I know why I don't usually come here . read more

This a very cute spot in the museum area of Houston. This restaurant was recommended on TikTok and I couldn't wait to try it out. Y'all TikTok was on point. Those grits just hit different. It was so darn tasty. The fish remained urs crispness on top of the grits. And baby those biscuits, well I ate them all. Didn't bother ti share. Shout to the great wait staff as well. When I return to Houston in December, I'll definitely be back. read more

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Came here for my birthday brunch. This review may be slighted because I really wanted the croissant French toast and they ran out of it by the time we had a chance to order (boohoo) I ended up ordering their omelette with a waffle and Mac & cheese (probably the next best thing on their menu for me). My eyes were bigger than my stomach because i definitely ended up with a Togo box. Tip - reservations are must. Make sure your whole party is around or they won't seat you. read more

Lucille's - Baked Mac & Cheese - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This was the most watery shrimp and grits I have ever had in my life. Brunch was 2/10 honestly. The only good thing I tasted was the fried chicken. However, the service was great. Hated we didn't like the food...especially after a long wait time. read more

Overpriced for mediocre food. My friend was so disappointed by the cornbread and sent it back. The oxtail tamales were lacking in oxtail. I could barely taste it. The boudin balls tasted like seasoned breadcrumbs. The fried tomatoes and the Mac and cheese were the highlights of our dinner. The location is upscale and expensive. read more

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This is my go-to brunch recommendation for when friends are in town. The food is always amazing. Crossaint French toast and fried chicken me ALWAYS please! The catfish and grits were enjoyable as well. Everyone loved their cocktails and we will definitely return soon! read more

Came as part of my 7,000 mile 30 city food tour. Planned on visiting a buddy who moved here and had him pick between here and ninfa's. He picked this and I knew where I was going for lunch the following day, lol. The server was very nice. Came at the tail end of happy hour and enjoyed my cocktail. My buddy who gets margs often called his forgettable. Split a fried green tomato app which I enjoyed. Ordered the octopus with green curry. It has solid flavor but low marks for its cook...leaned chewy and over cooked. My buddy ordered shrimp and grits. Tasted what looked like mashed potatoes they lacked a lot of flavor. The chili biscuit bites had a canned chili vibe with tasty bread. Overall there were decent parts of the meal but relative to the other 85 items I've tried over the month long food trip, this was largely forgettable and didn't really live up to the research I did prior to coming. read more

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The experience here was very good overall. The ambience felt homey and welcoming, though I would rate it a 8 out of 10. Customer service was excellent, a full 10 out of 10, with Sheldon really standing out and making the visit even better. The meal itself, Braised Oxtail in Downtown Houston, was flavorful and satisfying, easily an 8.9 out of 10. The combination of a warm atmosphere, attentive service, and delicious food made the visit worthwhile, and I would return. read more

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

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Met a group of friends out for brunch on Saturday afternoon. We sat inside but it hey have a spacious outdoor section with tables and umbrellas. There was also live music outside. Our server was Riz and he was friendly and professional. I tried the oxtail tamales, it came with eggs made your way and a small salad. Lucille's is very consistent with their food, service, and ambiance. Definitely worth checking out for brunch. Located in the museum district, they offer valet parking or you can find parking on the street. There is a bit of construction across the street at the time of me writing this post so keep that in mind. read more

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

A local friend suggested this spot for brunch. It was amazing! My friends and I loved it and it was so cute inside. I loved the French toast. My friends got the fried chicken sandwich and loved it. I was able to have the French toast solo with no syrup. It was already so sweet. I loved how they used a croissant instead of bread so it wasn't too heavy. I definitely stole my friends fries! They were so gkod read more

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

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