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    Maison Pucha Bistro

    3.9 (559 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
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    Creme brulee
    Sophie Y.

    We first tried this restaurant years ago during Houston Restaurant Week, and it quickly became one of our go-to brunch apots. Before we moved away, we would visit a few times a year, especially for their soufflés. Now that we're back in town, it felt natural to return. My professor and his wife are also fans, so we decided to meet here for brunch and to celebrate my husband's birthday! They currently offer a fairly affordable brunch menu: French Frugal Feast.We ordered the pork carnitas dish, which was unfortunately very dry and lacked flavor. The only standout on my plate was the potatoes. The ceviche was just okay. We ended the meal with a soufflé, while my professor opted for a cheesecake. Service, however, was excellent. Our server was very attentive, refilling water, tea, and Diet Coke every 10 minutes or so. That said, the restaurant was surprisingly quiet for a Sunday around noon. I remember it being packed during weekend brunch in the past. Of course, a lot has changed since the pandemic, and the cold, rainy weather that day may have played a role. Overall, while the service and ambience remain good, the food quality--unfortunately have declined significantly compared to our previous visits. Free parking is a plus.

    Escargot and empanada
    Salma S.

    The restaurant is lovely, inside is beautiful, outdoor seating on the patio was perfect for the weather yesterday, the staff was great. Server was great as well. Not sure if I expected too much or if my expectations were off . So keep that in mind. The food was not by any means bad but it was not exceptional. The escargot was beautiful and delicious, empanadas were great, we had the $39 special 2 items ; app and entree or entree and dessert Duck Steak Creme brûlée

    The server played Vicente Fernandez as they wished me a happy birthday!
    Carolina V.

    Great service, great atmosphere, great drinks, and great good! I called within a week's time to reserve a small gathering for my birthday and they made the experience so memorable.

    Chocolate Moelleux
    Fiona L.

    My friends and I visited Maison Pucha Bistro for Houston Restaurant Week, and while we had high hopes, the experience turned out to be hit-or-miss. We started with the Cucumber & Watermelon Gazpacho, Shrimp Ceviche, and Wagyu Beef Empanadas--and this was by far the best part of the meal. The gazpacho and ceviche were refreshing, well-balanced, and flavorful. The beef empanadas were rich, savory, and packed with flavor. We were genuinely excited for what was to come. Unfortunately, the main courses didn't live up to the appetizers. -Eggs Benedict: A classic dish done... a bit too plainly. It wasn't bad, but the "seasonal vegetables" on the plate felt like an afterthought--more garnish than actual side. -Trout Almondine: The fish itself lacked seasoning and felt underwhelming overall. -Chicken & Waffle: One of the most disappointing dishes. The waffle was forgettable and the chicken was dry, with a presentation that felt flat. -Duck Confit à L'Orange: This had potential, but sadly the duck leg was overcooked and ended up dry. As for the dessert we tried the Crêpe à L'Orange, Chocolate Moelleux, and Vanilla Crème Caramel. The desserts were passable, but not memorable. The Chocolate Moelleux, which we expected to be a lava cake, had no molten center--which was a letdown. The service was generally good, but the host stand was disorganized. Even though we had a reservation and arrived early, we weren't seated until five minutes after our reserved time with no communication as to why we weren't being seated. The ambiance had a charming French bistro vibe, we even noticed French music playing outside. Inside, the music was likely the same, but difficult to hear over the general noise--not overwhelming, but enough to lose the mood. Lastly, 2 out of 3 bathroom stalls were out of order, which felt like a detail that shouldn't be overlooked in a nice restaurant. Overall, this place has potential, especially based on the appetizers--but the entrées and desserts need refinement to match the ambiance and concept. I'd consider returning if the menu is reworked, but for now, it feels more style than substance.

    Steak Frites
    Matthew J.

    Deviled eggs were served with small chunks of crispy bread with smudges of mustard and balsamic vinegar. The bread itself was topped with some cream cheese and capers, and I really liked dipping one chunk of bread in the mustard, then dipping another chunk in balsamic, etc. The steak frites (the steak was a bit unsalted, but I asked for a salt shaker to remedy this) was served with some buttery sauce and ketchup. The fries are just the right amount of crispy, and the steak is juicy. And I was able to get both the appetizer and the entree for $29. Considering that the steak frites by itself was listed as $36, this is an amazing deal. This is a great place to stop especially during a weekday afternoon. At the time I was seated, I was literally the only customer in the building. You probably don't need to reserve at this time, but weekends may be a different story.

    Ecuadorian Shrimp Ceviche (HRW 2025 lunch)
    Jennifer V.

    Great flavors! I came here to try the HRW lunch with my friends on a weekday. Parking: Some other reviews mentioned valet parking, but no one else was out front to help us park. The lot in the back was full and we spent a lot of time trying to park, but eventually found some street parking a few blocks away. I do think the streets near the restaurant also allow parking during the daytime which we didn't realize. Service: The wait for our order to be taken and dishes to come out took a long time but otherwise no complaints. Ambiance: A bit too loud for my liking and everyone was clustered in one area. Food (HRW $25 lunch): - shrimp ceviche appetizer - delicious, nothing too unique, I wish bigger portion (2.5 shrimps, only 3 plantain chips) - duck confit a l'orange entree - duck was tender and skin perfectly crispy, good size of leg, the sauce was perfectly sweet and savory - Trout almondine entree - decent size, enjoyed the refreshing flavors, firm meat - steak frites (+18) - this was not worth it, tiny portion, the outer part of the steak too well done, and I'm not a fan of precut steak because it cools too fast - lemon pie - best dessert we had, lightweight and not too sweet - chocolate lava cake - very very decadent, only for dark chocolate lovers - vanilla flan - had a lovely citrus flavor (not described in the menu)

    Crepe a l'orange
    Samantha D.

    We came here a year ago for Restaurant Week and it was so good that we decided to come back this year. It did not disappoint! We have a group of eight people, and they sat in the beautiful private dining room, which was a nice surprise! I ordered their shrimp ceviche, classic eggs Benedict and crepes a l'orange. Everything was perfect! They have some really great mimosa options so I chose the Guava Mimosa which I had not seen anywhere else. Our server was fantastic, he checked in on us multiple times without being pushy and had a great attitude! It is important to note that it you have a group larger than 5 people, they will not split the bill but this is clearly listed on their menu. Needless to say, I will be back!

    Trout HRW#5
    Helene S.

    Another challenging review. Most of the food was good, but the service and penny pinching were not. Went with a friend for Houston Restaurants Week 2024 on a Thursday afternoon for lunch. Made a reservation, but that was not really necessary. The restaurant was empty. Just a couple of groups besides ours. We started with the baked mushroom timbale. Thought that it would be warm as it was baked, but it was cold. Quite cold. Like maybe it had been sitting around for a while. Took a few bites and that was it. We both left most of it on our plate. Our waiter asked if we liked it, but then he didn't even ask for our full response. He did bring us what we thought was a complimentary basket of bread. It was not. For the main course, the trout almondine was a classic French dish that was executed well. Half of an Idaho trout with seasonal vegetables and a caper almond lemon butter sauce. Delicious. My friend asked for hot sauce which was brought to the table after we finished this course. For dessert, the crepes a l'orange were very good. My friend got the soufflé which, you guessed it, had an upcharge of $9. The perfect finish to a very odd meal. Should have read the reviews and would have been less surprised at the lack of service and the unexpected upcharges. Had to keep asking for water. Was charged for the bread, extra for the dessert (which was on the menu) but was also charged extra for a small amount of hot sauce that came after we basically finished our meal. Did the waiter think that we wanted hot sauce with our soufflé?? A few hours later, my stomach was quite upset. I think that it was the mushroom timbale that we had tried express to the waiter seemed to be a bit off that day. And even odder, he followed us to our parked car to ask us more questions after we left the restaurant. Where was he during the meal? Since I wanted to respond to his questions, I did call back and spoke to a hostess a few days later to voice my concerns. Left a message with hostess. The manager never called me back. The restaurant itself is quite beautiful. Parking is available behind the restaurant, but was not clearly marked. The music did not match the ambiance of a French restaurant, but definitely fit the vibe of an unusual afternoon for lunch.

    Dining room
    Kim N.

    We dropped in for dinner on Wednesday. I was craving French food and had been wanting to give it a try. We arrived at 7:30 PM and was seated after a few minutes of waiting, without reservations. I love the decor, warm earth tones with crystal chandeliers throughout. I was pleasantly surprised to see the Houston Restaurant Week menu priced at $39 so decided to order from that set. We ordered: * cocktail oysters - very heavily dressed with shrimp and octopus, almost thought they forgot to include the oyster until I got to the bottom of the shell. Felt this combination of dressing and oyster didn't go well together. I would have liked it separately, like as a ceviche and oysters on a half shell. * escargots - well presented, very good. The bread was too chewy, didn't go well with this dish. * steak frites - tastes great with the bearnaise sauce. Steak was smaller than preference but cooked to the right temperature at medium rare. Love the French fries, crispy. * short ribs - very tender and so delicious with the wine demi-glace. All the accompaniments were paired well. * chocolate molleaux - didn't know what to expect and happy it was like a lava cake. Served warm and not too sweet, one of my favorite desserts that I've had lately. * vanilla crème caramel - tastes less sweet than most flan I have had but still very good. The bar is pretty small, not sure I would attempt to come here for happy hour since it's only accommodated at the bar. Valet is $8 and the area lacks parking otherwise. So unless you take a rideshare, your only option is to valet as I could not spot any other free self-parking lot. I can't wait to come back and try some of their other food from the menu.

    Oyster tray
    Elsa C.

    Went to Maison Pucha Bistro on a Saturday as we wanted raw oysters at a good price. Problem occurred as they had no gulf coast oysters so we got 2 dozen of the oysters in stock which they were fine but they are smaller. We sat in the bar area so that we could get HH prices. Our waiter was a bit pushy and was trying hard to get us to up purchase items. Overall it's a nice place to go get a few drinks and some oysters. Not thrilled with other items on HH menu.

    Woo K.

    So I came in Valentine's Day so my assessment may not be the most accurate. But I had a really great time with food that was very good. Crab fingers was my favorite with a beurreblanc type sauce that absolutely was impressive. So creamy and yet light. Flavorful and elegant. Escargot was light and buttery. Hint of garlic and herbs enough to make you go for another. No lingering snail flavor . Great job. Steak and frites and bouillabaisse was great. Steak was soft and cooked perfectly. Fries weren't the meatiest fries but crunchy. Bouillabase was light and refreshing with loads of seafoood. I loved the sear on the scallops, shrimp, etc. it was definitely needed with a light based soup. Great dinner. Great service.

    Beef empanadas
    Rachel S.

    We adored our HRW brunch here. We stopped by in August to make avail of their delicious brunch menu while also supporting the Houston Food Bank! Our waiter was kind and attentive, and explained some of his favorites on the menu. We ordered similarly and were glad we did! We decided on the shrimp ceviche and beef empanadas (which cost extra) to start off. The ceviche was light, tangy and tasty! I enjoyed the pairing with the plantain chips. The beef empanadas were one of the highlights of our morning. The flakiness of the crust was perfect, and the meat inside was so well seasoned! Next, we opted for the croque madame and chicken & waffle. The croque madame was also a winner - the egg pairing with the sandwich was so delicious, and the textures were amazing! We also enjoyed the side salad. I had ordered the chicken & waffle to get something on the sweet side and was not as enthused by this one. It was a bit bland in presentation, especially compared to the croque madame. I only wish they could have had a few more sweet offerings for entrees as part of the HRW menu. Our desserts were lovely - we both opted for the chocolate moelleux as we could not bear sharing! It's a good thing we did that, as they were so rich and chocolatey that we promptly polished them off. I loved how beautiful the restaurant was, with such pleasant ambient lighting. It is certainly popular - we were glad we made a reservation as it filled up quickly. Our server was also wonderful. I would love to come back and try their dinner menu!

    Soufflé! Yumm
    Sapna L.

    Loved the service, the drink menu and above all the titanic sea food tower that features on their Sunday and Wednesday spl ! Shrimp ceviche, mussels , oysters, friend shrimp , friend fish , seasoned rice banana chips with tostones and fresh pico de gallo . Great value for money, amazing presentation, awesome taste The ambience with the chandeliers and comfortable seating is the op notch beautiful . Will definitely visit again

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    5.1 mi
    $$$

    One of my favorite spots for brunch! I've been here for both Saturday and Sunday, and each visit…read morehas been a great experience. Such a lovely restaurant, with two slightly different vibes depending on the day. Sundays are more lively with a live band, while Saturdays are a bit more relaxed--but still busy. I definitely recommend making a reservation ahead of time. My only small note from my most recent visit was that it felt a little warm inside. I get it, it's Texas and it was a hot day, but I wouldn't have minded the AC being turned up a bit more . Now for the good stuff, food! I've tried a variety of items and have yet to be disappointed. Some standouts: French Toast (5/5): One of the best I've had. Thick slices, no eggy taste, and the crème anglaise with fresh berries are the perfect adds. Lobster Tacos (5/5): More like a lobster salad packed into crispy mini taco shells, the perfect little bites. Shrimp Tempura & Caviar 4/5: Tried this most recently and loved it. The batter had the perfect crunch. I also recommend the Rosé all day punch (not on the menu, but ask your server - it's a frozen berry ball with sparkling champagne and rosé) breakfast potatoes and sausage, salmon entrée, and even the french fries. The service has always been great. On my most recent visit, our server was especially awesome. They were very attentive, polite, and gave great recommendations (especially for mocktails). There are several options for parking including valet, street parking, and a garage. Valet runs around $6-$10, street parking is metered (I paid about $6 for two hours), and the garage was free and really easy the last time I went. Overall, this is a spot I'll keep coming back to and recommending again and again. Looking forward to trying even more of the menu next time!

    The quiche is excellent -- rich, flavorful, and served with butter lettuce dressed in a light…read morevinaigrette that balances it perfectly. One note for both patrons and staff: if you sit at the bar, be aware that it can feel more like a server work zone than a place to relax. I ended up moving farther down because I was constantly being bumped into by busy staff moving through the area. Overall, though, it's a lovely spot with very good food. Just wish the staff were a little more aware of guests seated at the bar.

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    Toulouse Cafe and Bar
    Mussels in a red pot served with French plates and glasses of white and rosé wine.
    Mussels in a red pot served with French plates and glasses of white and rosé wine.
    Bottle and glasses of white wine served alongside French dishes and fries at Toulouse.

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    Bottle and glasses of white wine served alongside French dishes and fries at Toulouse.
    Squable

    Squable

    4.3
    (663 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$$

    Really phenomenal brunch experience We sat outdoors which…read morein retrospect was our own fault for trying to brave the Houston summer heat The indoors ambiance was cozy and neat Our brunch cocktails were all phenomenal and great tasting We got a few dishes - standouts being the oyster toast (generous amount of brined oysters, a refreshingly tart contrast to the rest of the dishes) and the breakfast bolognese (must get, such a hearty, meaty homemade bolognese sauce)! The fried chicken was well balanced, good brine and a crispy delicate batter. The bread with butter and jam was also quite decent. And prices were not too jaw breaking for an upscale brunch experience. Would definitely come back again!

    Lovely first experience at Squable! Seated promptly at reservation time and service was great. Food…read morecomes out at a nice pace. The cocktails are fun! Seems to be a martini place but I had a Manhattan and really enjoyed it, it was a strong drink but very tasty. The kampachi crudo was very light but also flavorful with fun textures from the toppings. The mussels on bread were savory and buttery, really liked the addition of the large beans. The pappardelle with the wide noodles was so fun and there was lots of parm which I liked, and the lemon zest was a nice touch. The squash was soft and I loved the ricotta. The campanelle was really unique with the crawfish and the spicy sauce, the noodle shape was so fun. The cheeseburger is tiny but mighty, super juicy and cheesy. The fries were perfectly crispy. Mango sorbet was packed full of mango flavor! Really enjoyed this spot, can't believe it took me so long to get here. Probably best to get a reservation. Small parking lot available.

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    Hidden silverware drawer at the table
    Hidden silverware drawer at the table
    Drop biscuits
    Drop biscuits
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    Maison Pucha Bistro - french - Updated July 2026

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