So sorry to hear that this great establishment is closing. Will miss the great food and variety…read morethey offered. Owners were great and staff was tremendous. Good luck in the future.

I'd heard such good things about this place from locals, particularly someone at a church nearby…read morewhere we were visiting, so we were excited to swing by and check out one of the supposed best places in La Porte. Unfortunately, our experience was a complete miss. Parking here is awkward. There's not a proper lot, more of a driveway with grass nearby and people seem to haphazardly park with the idea that they'll be getting out in an exact order where they can just drive forward, over a curb, and exit. For those of us in smaller cars, that isn't really an option. The interior is well decorated to give an upscale feel. On a Saturday evening, they had a singer in a sequin dress and a beautiful voice that made it sound like you were listening to the kind of songs you'd hear on Sunny 99.1 or on Delilah's request show, but live. Right off the bat, we had issues with the drink orders. Items were missing, they were serving tea to people who ordered soda, sweet tea to people who ordered unsweet, etc. The worst was a drink from the bar that came out incorrectly THREE times. After the third time, the waiter offered to comp her something else. My friend took the waiter's offer and ordered a soft drink, but the bartender brought out the drink a fourth time anyway. When she got the bill, the soft drink was charged and the fourth take on the alcoholic beverage, which she never drank, was "comped" after she'd already told them she didn't want it anymore. The waiter dared defend what happened, which I felt was in poor taste since HE was the one who offered to get her something else at no charge. The entrees took forever to come out. We don't know what happened, but we were waiting almost an hour for the food. I was ready to get the hell out of there, and had it just been my wife and me, we probably would have. Unfortunately, we were in a bigger group and we all had long drives home, so we didn't want to be rude. The food was completely forgettable. I don't know of anyone who had anything good to say about what they got. My pork belly was decently seasoned and cooked through, but not quite well enough cooked to give the kind of sizzle and texture that made it worthwhile. The portions were also so small that I wasn't satisfied. My wife ordered the fish and chips. Instead of a whitefish or catfish, they served her fried salmon. The flavor and texture was... subpar... at best, and hardly the kind of thing you'd expect when ordering Fish & Chips in the south. Rather than wait another 30 minutes for a replacement entree, and probably get it wrong given how they were handling the drink orders, she powered it down and we mutually decided that we'd never bother to stop by this place ever again.

Blown away! Cozy, open concept kitchen with the best…read moreservice! Our waiter was so friendly and even made my granddaughter comfortable. Ordered the kid's pancake for her but she also wanted eggs. I was going to share mine but the waiter talked me into ordering a separate scrambled egg and I'm glad he did because I ate every bit of my "Feel Good Omelette". It was so GOOD! The mixture of veggies was perfection! They sprinkled some kind of magic salt on top that brought the flavors together. My granddaughter enjoyed her meal so much she kept saying how delicious it all was as she devoured it all.

Friday night, we came and stayed at the hotel! We ordered Flatbread, Crab Cakes, & Burnt Ends!…read more10/10. Amazing. Would come back again. Our server came and gave us micro caesar salads on the house too. Our server was amazing and super friendly and nice. Constantly came and replenished us with water and even answered all our questions. Ambiance of this restaurant was super vibeyyyyy ~

Delicious! Quick! Hot food! Great service! Fun relaxed atmosphere with live music. Six entrees and…read morethey were all good!

Food was excellent! Fresh salad with grilled chicken…read more Service was on point with Sarah! Quaint atmosphere with a lovely outdoor patio.

Pleasant waitress. Pretty view. Standard bar food. Nothing outstanding. The meal took care of our…read morehunger and was reasonably priced.

What a fun spot we landed at on a Friday night! They had live music (an 80s cover band only playing…read moreEuropean new age and punk), excellent service, and an incredible patio to take in the view. The bar is super low-key (not the right place to order a martini), so if you're in the area and in the mood to drink beer, wine, margaritas, and such, this place is a find. The food is my only reason for the 4 star rating. It's not bad, it's just common bar food, so don't expect any exquisite flavor profiles. But do grab the Buffalo shrimp appetizer with their house seasoned ranch...you will not be disappointed!

Great food, live music, good service, affordable drinks right on the river. Great evening out.read more

Wow! Hidden gem here! The staff were super nice, the food…read morecame out fast, and the bathroom was FREEZING (in a good way). They had walking tacos for the kids, the loaded fries disappeared into our bellies, and the crawfish potato was insane! Like a pound of potato, cheese, green chilies, and crawfish. We got drinks off the summer special and they hit the spot with jalapeños and tajin to spice it up.

Credence was such a good experience from beginning to end. The food was outstanding, the service…read morewas attentive without being overbearing, and our server gave genuinely great recommendations. The ambiance was beautiful too, and the speakeasy was such a fun bonus. The monkey bread was the perfect way to start ! Warm, soft, and dangerously easy to keep eating. The baked potato was probably one of my favorite sides; it was super creamy with this crusted layer that basically melted in your mouth. The NY Strip steak was perfectly seasoned and definitely lived up to expectations. The branzino was fresh and cooked well, but the seasoning was a little too subtle for me, so it didn't stand out as much as the other dishes. I also wasn't a huge fan of the cabbage. Overall though, Credence absolutely delivered. Great food, great service, beautiful atmosphere, and plenty of dishes I'd come back for.

I loved the cornbread gnocchi!! But didn't feel like it needed to be a whole meal. Would recommend…read moreas a side to share with the table. Nice place , a bit pricy

Everything was going great with my meal, and I was enjoying it until I was about halfway finished…read more I took another bite and felt something sharp poke my mouth. When I pulled it out, I realized it was a staple that had been in my food. I'm extremely thankful I noticed it before swallowing it because this could have caused a serious injury. Finding a sharp metal staple in my food is completely unacceptable and honestly ruined my entire experience. I've attached pictures as proof of what I found. I understand that mistakes can happen, but something like this should never make it into a customer's food. I really hope the restaurant takes this seriously and looks into how this happened to prevent it from happening to someone else

I have now been to this location a couple of times, and I can say if you like "hot chicken" this is…read morea place worth stopping by. Great for your lunch break or for dinner, Urban Chicken provides a menu and atmosphere similar to that of like a Canes, but I honestly like the options here a bit more The interior is clean, spacious, and it's super cold in terms of temperature. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Our food came out in a timely manner, and everything tasted great The menu offers mostly chicken options as that is their bread and butter (it's a Nashville style chicken spot). I always get the urban fries as they are a wonderful medley of flavors. There's fried chicken, chicken sandwiches, chicken and waffles, loaded fries (different varieties like the urban fries), and much more. You can also choose your level of heat from no heat, to Nashville Hot, to "Fire in the Hole" and other options. They also have shakes and other sides Again, it's a solid dining experience. Easy for a quick meal or to-go. It's also very tasty. It's not necessarily the best for you in terms of health, but you should treat yourself from time to time. Also, they state that is all natural halal chicken (no antibiotics or preservatives) Some tips: When you order you will get a number placard to place on your table, and your meal will come out to you They also have an e-club and rewards program. I'm not currently a member, but it looks like you can get need, discounts, and other rewards For Urban Bird Mgmt: I would put signage for either indicating if we are supposed to bus our own table or not. Also, there appears to be like one trash area and it's right by the order counter. There should be one by the door so we can bus our table on the way out Also, there's an option for tip at the register and while it's solid service, it is one of those tip situations that is awkward because you aren't necessarily being waited in like in a sit-down restaurant, but also, it's very noticeable to the staff if you tip or not and what you tip. Maybe try to make it more private to make patrons feel less guilty Cheers!!

Phenomenal experience.. each course absolutely rich and delicious. It was a lovely dinner for us…read more Hope to be back again one day.

We went to Eculent tonight. It has been several years since our first time which was an event to be…read moreremembered. I am sorry to say that this is no longer the case. We did the HRW menu that was 4 courses. Our first course was the Pig in a Cloud. This was whimsical but had too much cotton candy vs the small 1 inch cube of pork belly. The pork belly by itself was good but was small - not a good ratio. We then waited more almost 30 minutes for our second course but what came out was our third course. We only were told sorry that I second course had been said as cleared but had not been delivered. In just a few minutes our second course came which was their smoking mushroom soup and the foie quas. The soup was a consommé and only smoking due to dry ice. The foie quas was under seasoned. Again, very little or no protein. The next course was a corn butter and shrimp dish and a beef bourguignon. The beef bourguignon was the most protein of any of the dishes we had for the night. The shrimp and corn butter was tasty but had a small amount of shrimp. The beef bourguignon was under seasoned and no flavor of red wine that you would expect. Our desserts were good but not great - we did the chocolate tarts and the limoncello sorbet. A significant issues is that the only wine available is their labeled wines which was overpriced for the quality/taste. The amount of protein provided was minimal and spending that amount of money and still not feeling like you had a full meal is an issue. The service was slow and that was made worse by the mess up with our second course. A Major issue is there is a 20% service fee added that was not disclosed and then being explained in the restaurant that this goes to the restaurant and is not the tip for service. You need to be upfront about this and how that money is being used. Everyone in the restaurant that night was surprised to hear this and confused on what to do because the people bringing out the food was the owner/Chef David and what looked to be a very young assistant. The only other front house person was the combo hostess/bar tender/take the card that you check mark your order from (kind of like the McDonalds kiosk but with a sharply). This approach for me was uncomfortable since it was unexpected and not upfront, clear, and strange since the chef/owner was acting as a server. For me this lack of being upfront and clear is a red flag for any restaurant because it is manipulative in my opinion. We had been to Le Jardinier and BCN just days before this and can safely say that the cost for the experience there vs at Eculent are not aligned. For me, this has made us very sorry to decide this will likely be the last time we visit Eculent after we had so much loved our past experience. Other options are available for a better experience and a better value for your money.

Sooo, Heather made our dinner such a great experience. She was personable, and effortlessly cool…read more She introduced the menu beautifully and was attentive throughout the evening without making us feel rushed or hovered over. She struck the perfect balance of professionalism and warmth!! Honestly, one of the best serving experiences I've had. The food was fire too. The Nancy cakes were our favorite, the brussels sprouts were wonderfully seasoned, and the sourdough bread with marmalade was subtle but so satisfying. The burger was flavorful and filling. Such an enjoyable dinner, made even better by Heather's outstanding service. The ambiance is dim, chill and more on the intimate side. Will def be back! :)

NANCY'S HUSTLE is best described as New American with European influences, especially French and…read moreMediterranean, with a little bit of modern comfort food mixed in. It's one of those restaurants where the menu changes seasonally, so instead of sticking to one cuisine, they focus on high-quality ingredients and creative flavor combinations. The restaurant is cozy but still somewhat spacious. Service was great and quick. Quite unique menu. We ordered the Nancy Cakes, rye sourdough with cultured butter, the cheeseburger, and the poha mahi mahi. The Nancy Cakes were my favorite. They came topped with cultured butter, smoked trout roe, and fresh chives. The combination was rich, buttery, and slightly briny, with the roe adding a nice pop of flavor. The rye sourdough was warm and paired perfectly with the tangy cultured butter. The cheeseburger definitely lived up to the hype. The poha mahi mahi was cooked well, but the sauce was a little too heavy for my personal taste. Overall, I can see why Nancy's Hustle has such a loyal following. Definitely worth checking out if it's been on your Houston food list.

While it doesn't remind me of anything close to New Hyde Park (#1), there is no doubt Hyde Park is…read moreone of the best dining spots in the Webster / Clear Lake area. They have mastered all aspects of a quality establishment: excellent execution and service by the staff, solid output of food, a clean and inviting ambiance for all groups, and at decent prices for a casual meal or even a date. The vibe is modern and contemporary, which makes this place both casual and date friendly. There is just enough seating options (indoor and outdoor) to feel spacious, yet also intimate at the same time. The bar offers a nice view of the open kitchen, and a small TV. Love the framed art pieces and the uber clean restrooms. While their woodfired oven cooked pizzas don't resemble anything from NY, they still manage to stand out on their own. The margherita looks the part, which is thankfully nothing like the nearby competition. The elote crema is a fun spin, the busy bee is a hearty option, and the banhmizza shouldn't work yet they've managed to pull it off. The consistency has been an issue in the past, with some that feel overly doughy, feature a less than cooked undercarriage, or an overly charred bubbly edge. Thankfully it hasn't deterred my visits in the slightest. Where there are pizzas, there are pastas and they are just as popular. The brie alfredo is a colorful and indulgent option, as is the 5 cheese mac with crunchy quinoa on top. Their totally baked bolognese is very tasty, but the short rib ragu has been the go-to dish overall. I would be remiss if I didn't mention their cocktails, which are simple but quite nice. The root beer old fashioned is potent and sweet, while the girlfriend is a nice blend of gin and elderflower liqueur with floral additions such as rosewater, hibiscus, finished with lemon and egg white. The lychee sour is also an easy one to love, while sweet tooths might love the bedrock cocktail and it's fruity pebbles infused vodka. Lastly, the staff is very on it from all aspects of service. I admire how professional they've been with every meal and give major kudos to the Asian ownership for a job well done. This is an excellent spot. ___________ (#1) Queens.

I love this place and remember taking a chance on it a few years ago when I was trying to decide…read morewhere to eat. It's truly such a good spot for pizza and pasta and reminds of me of Jupiter & Pizza Waffles in Sugar Land in terms of atmosphere and vibe. They have plenty of unique options for pizza which I really look forward to trying them all. They also have some other unique menu items too. If I lived closer here, I'd definitely be visiting more often. We had the pickle pizza with pepperoni added on it as well as the totally baked Bolognese. Everything comes out hot and fresh, and the pizza is always as good as I remember it. I had the Bolognese for the first time this visit and it was delicious. A little on the heavy side but it's meaty and creamy with the cheese. Their house-made ranch is something else, I'm more of a bleu cheese guy but my girlfriend likes ranch better so we got that but I gotta say that ranch is reallyyyy good so I'd recommend trying that with your pizza too. Service is fast, you can choose to sit anywhere when you walk in. They get to you fairly quickly. I forget everything else I had in the past, but the service and food never disappoint!