We sat at the bar and ordered a few drinks and appetizers and had a wonderful experience. Moments after sitting down, we were brought complimentary Cheddar biscuits, which came with an incredible butter. Delicious! My favorite appetizer was the Mahi Mahi dip with homemade chips. Great flavor! Not fishy at all. I am looking forward to coming back to try the crab cakes. We also had the French fries, which were crispy and fresh. Make sure you ask for a side of tartar sauce to dip them in. Also! The almond cookies they had sitting by the front door were wonderful! Bartenders were very friendly, as well. Also! Bathrooms were clean and well appointed. I greatly appreciated the exfoliating Aesop soap they had! Lovely scent. read more

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First time visiting, invited by friends--and what a great experience! From the valet parking to the atmosphere, everything set the tone for a wonderful evening. The service was outstanding: a team of waiters took care of us in a very professional and attentive way. We ordered branzino, red snapper, and oysters; everything was delicious, and each plate was presented impeccably. Since we were celebrating my partner's birthday, we ordered champagne, served at the perfect temperature, which made the moment even more special. We will definitely be back! read more

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Food: - Caesar salad is a must. The croutons are hard to miss. - fish sandwich was perfect. Soft bun with a crispy and meaty fish. Def recommend. - snapper is my fav. The almond crust and the flavorful romesco. Really yummy! - fries: perfectly salted and crisp. Great to share! - chocolate coulant: SO yummy. It's a warm chocolate cake with a crisp top filled with grape jam and peanut butter. With a side of pecan ice cream. Might be my favorite dessert! Service: - Jacob was an excellent server. Always available and very attentive. - everyone is so friendly and hospitable. We never feel rushed and all the food comes out with appropriate timing for each course. Ambiance: - comfortable and cozy with an open kitchen concept. Great for date night or a celebration. read more

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My expectations were very high because Bludorn is one of my favorite restaurants in Houston. Here are my thoughts... We sat down at 1:30pm and did not leave until after 4pm! Very slow service! We waited way too long for our meal. Food quality was ok. Equivalent to fast casual dining The waitstaff was not attentive. We had to ask for refills several times I would encourage the management to hire staff that look more professional in a fine dining restaurant. The restaurant atmosphere gives the impression of a fast casual restaurant instead of fine dining Unfortunately all eight people in our party do not plan on returning to this restaurant read more

They offer complementary valet, with minimal self parking bc you are in Rice Village.. unless you are willing to park & walk a little bit. Ambiance is quiet, but also went on a Wednesday at 5pm.. the oysters were yummy!! I loved the baked oysters in particular. I tried the fried, baked, and raw. Didn't love the fried ones, but those aren't really my thing. They had Texas, Murder point/Alabama, and Maryland oysters. Also got the Ceaser salad, the croutons are almost like fried bread biscuits - they are soft not super crunchy. It was different though! Service was really good! Sat at the bar and they chatted with me and were really sweet. Had good drink recommendations and the bartender was noticeably knowledgeable about wines. I'll be back again to try more options! read more

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Nice lunch experience! Service was exceptional. The staff was very kind and attentive. I like that there's a two course lunch menu for $25! Ordered the Mahi Mahi dip ($19) which comes with potato chips for dipping. The flavor was nice, it is a richer dip but I like how savory it was, and the salty chips made for a nice pairing. I did the two course lunch deal. The kataifi wrapped shrimp were very tasty and large. It is reminiscent of coconut shrimp with the flavor and texture, but much more elevated. I loved the crunch! The salmon was cooked perfectly- the skin was exceptionally crispy and the spinach was nice as well. The mushrooms were very savory. The cream sauce was pretty rich. I think the lunch menu is a great deal. Seating was comfortable, would be a great place for date night but it's not intimidating for a week day lunch. Bathrooms were very clean! One thing to note is that refills of soft drinks are not included in the original price (first Diet Coke was $5, refill was $3) which seems a bit silly. read more

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Food (4/5) - Favorite was probably the red snapper - For dessert, the chocolate coulant was pretty good - Lobster pasta was also good. Definitely on the richer side Service (5/5) - Excellent service - Addressed all of our concerns and answered all of our questions Ambience (5/5) - More formal, intimate - Good for dates and for groups One feedback I would give to the restaurant is to check their dishwashers. Unfortunately, when we first arrived our glasses smelled strangely fishy and one of the forks also came with food stuck to it. For the amount we paid, I would have expected the utensils to be clean. Otherwise, great service and good food! read more

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I had a great time at navy blue for lunch this past Tuesday! I called on Monday to make the reservation at 1230 for the next day and had no issue scheduling it. The service from phone call to the end of the meal was wonderfully attentive and helpful. I actually went for restaurant weeks and I was blown away by the food. This was by far my favorite experience for restaurant weeks ever. I got the Kataifi-wrapped Fried Shrimp and Scottish Salmon. The fried shrimp was perfectly fried and not over oiled. The Scottish salmon was presented well in a delicious Bianco sauce. I would highly recommend this place for the delicious food and great vibes. I'll surely be back! read more

Navy Blue - Scottish salmon - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Navy Blue deserves more recognition. This seafood spot tucked away in Rice Village is one of my favorite restaurants in the city. At night, I highly recommend the valet for parking. During the day, you have a couple of lots surrounding the restaurant available to park. The service here is incredible. They are very attentive- including coat checking your leftovers and giving you a numbered chip to pick them up at the door. Don't skip the oysters. The bread service is delicious. They make their own hot sauce in house. All of the entrees are amazing. Their Houston restaurant week deal is a steal. I will be back for many other meals. read more

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Came here for our anniversary and it did not disappoint. We parked and took a short walk to the entrance. We were greeted and promptly seated. Area is spacious and clean with plenty of natural light. Restrooms are clean and the soap is exquisite. We opted for the prefix menu,$35/person App: Caesar/My husband sent the gumbo back for my salad Entree: Scottish Salmon/Tagliatelle w/ crab Salmon & pasta were okay. I wasn't a fan of the after with the fresh pistachios, so I removed them and opted for more parm instead. You get cheddar scallion biscuits for the table, and they are awesome. Soft, pillowy & served w/ herb butter. These and the Salad were my best bite. We will definitely add them to the Rolodex going forward. Enter freely, they've been ap read more

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Visited Navy Blue during oyster hour, their happy hour. I sat at the bar to enjoy a few cocktails and oysters. I was a little disappointed with the speed of the service. There were only a handful of other people in the restaurant but I felt like it took a long time to be asked about my drink order. Furthermore, after ordering only a half dozen oysters it took almost 20 minutes for them to come out and the bartender even had to go check on them. Not sure what was going on, but maybe they just have a relaxed paced during happy hour? The oysters themselves were good and fresh and the accompanying mignonette was nice. They have a special on martinis during happy hour and the bartender made me a good cosmo that I enjoyed. The happy hour menu is limited but if you want somewhere you can get east coast oysters for a good price, I'd recommend this place. Overall, I'm on the fence about this restaurant but will make a point to visit at least once or twice more during lunch or dinner. read more

Navy Blue - Complimentary biscuit. Very good! - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Very easy to book a reservation ahead of time, parking all around and valet as well. The ambience was nice, cozy and lots of spacing between tables. Food was delicious and a lot of variety! Drink recommendations were good per our server and I appreciated their timeliness. read more

Not my first time @Navy Blue but I felt compelled to review my latest encounter straight away. I really appreciate an establishment with class, who owns their mishaps and makes it right. That happened tonight when my order came to me incorrect. 3 people came by to apologize. As someone who eats out often (too much), I can say attention like this is a rarity. Respect to navy blue. And respect to them bussin biscuits. Two word review: applause, applause. read more

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My hubby and I had a very nice date night at Navy Blue. The restaurant was very chic with dim lighting and our server was fairly attentive although it was busy for the weekend. For drinks I had the Pear Pressure, a wonderful yet sweet bubbly beverage. My hubby had their Amoxicillin mocktail which was very well made. Be sure to order the Caesar salad, we loved the large homemade croutons that were soft but crispy. Their homemade biscuits were very buttery and luxurious. The caramelle pasta with crab was a delight, although I would've liked a larger portion. Same for the crabcake, it was delicious but would've liked a larger portion. Long story short was that the flavor was there for a Bludorn establishment, but the portions could've been larger. Free valet available. read more

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Been here a few times dinner and brunch. Brunch I got the biscuits and gravy, it comes with fried chicken, crawfish gravy with poached egg. It was good, not great. When you think fried chicken and crawfish gravy you'd expect very savory and seasoned but it really wasn't either. Very bland needed some salt, which I never use. The Biscuits with the jelly and butter are delicious though and the drinks are very well made as well. It's gets pretty noisy, not really an intimate date thing. My service has always been good no complaints. read more

This place was amazing! The dishes I had were so flavorful and unique. There were a variety of dishes to choose from as well which was nice. The atmosphere is awesome and service was excellent! Since it is in rice village there's plenty of parking too which is nice. The red snapper is to die for! I also love the rolls with butter they serve. The burrata is great too with so much flavor! There are lots of tomatoes with it which is nice. The merengue with coconut ice cream is a nice, unique and tasty dessert not offered at most places. read more

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What can I say other than wow! I came for a work holiday dinner, and I knew it was going to be amazing because of all the reviews and the restaurants that Navy Blue is tied to. From the moment we pulled up to valet, to entering the restaurant, the experience started off great! The restaurant is just beautiful, nicely lit, and highlight by the bar with as a great backdrop. We were taken to a private dining area that had the same ambiance as well and were greeted with champagne, yes please!! I dont recall our servers name, however, he was the most attentive. As our party arrived, he was quick to greet them with champagne as well, while also passing canapés for us! After being seated we had a preset menu, I went with the crab cake for first course, red snapper for second and key lime pie for third. For appetizers we also got to try all of the oyster which were raw, Rockefeller and fried, and ALL of them were amazing!! The Caesar salad as well is your traditional style and was nice crisp and delicious. The crab cake was delicious, nice size, really great portion size and packed packed packed with crab. The red snapper was definitely a star dish! The mash was a bit spicy, which was unexpected, but a nice surprise. I also got to try the tortellini, which came with a nice cream sauce. And would be great with some blackened shrimp or chicken, not sure if that's an option on the regular menu. The key lime pie is everything I could've imagined it be. With the ice cream and the toasted meringue, was a nice way to end the meal with a citrus light deliciousness! I can't wait to come back here and try some other items! read more

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I can't say enough great things about this place! It's such a beautiful restaurant with great food! The crawfish risotto was so tasty and the key lime pie was the perfect dessert to finish my meal. My boyfriend ordered the carrot cake and it was amazing (I'm not really a carrot cake fan, either). This was my third time visiting and I can't wait to be back again. read more

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We'll start with the pros: nice ambience, staff were friendly, cocktails are good and I love when restaurants have their own unique cocktails. But the food was not good, sadly. 3 out of 5 of our dishes were too salty. And I'm not a salt-sensitive person at all. The fries were soggy. And the mussels surprisingly seemed underseasoned. After I told them the risotto was too salty, the offered something else. So I ordered the squid ink linguine to-go and requested low salt -- and that was perfectly seasoned. So maybe the trick is to ask for low salt for their dishes. read more

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I had an incredible dining experience at Navy Blue. The burger was absolutely outstanding perfectly cooked, juicy, and packed with flavor in every bite. It struck that ideal balance between rich and satisfying without feeling too heavy. The Scottish salmon was just as impressive--beautifully prepared, tender, and fresh, with a delicate flavor that really stood out. What made the experience even better was the phenomenal service from the host. From the moment we walked in, they were warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, setting the tone for the entire meal. It's rare to find both exceptional food and equally exceptional service, but Navy Blue delivered on both effortlessly. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

Cozy, upscale restaurant but not snobby - the food is delicious and focuses on technique just as much as quality of ingredients and flavor. Perfect for a nicer date or to take your friend who's visiting Houston. The cocktails are unique and delicious. The complimentary biscuits the meal starts with was enough to make me love this place so definitely make sure you try them. They are so fluffy and delicious. Pasta was freshly made and the brown-butter sage combo was so good right as the weather was starting to get cold. Clam fritters were yummy, I'm sucker for fritters in general but these were light but still full of flavor and perfectly accompanied with dill aioli and lemon. Snapper was nice, I will say ours felt a little overcooked but I still loved it. GET TO THE DESSERT!! The ice cream is so so good. Some of the best I've had personally. So smooth, perfectly sweet and rich. I wish I could go just for the biscuits and ice cream lol. Additionally, I love the bludorn hot sauce... that is neither here nor there.... read more

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What an amazing daytime experience at the Navy Blue Restaurant!!! The waitstaff, the relaxed environment, and of course the eclectic yet flavorful dishes. So let's start with the multicultural waitstaff who were very warm, welcoming, and polished in their presence. The environment was classy, but comfortable so it made the vibes very pleasant. Now the eats!!! The crab cake was full of flavors with an added layer of flaky, but not too crispy. The Caesar Salad ...freshly made with a surprising twist!!! The croutons were not stale and dry...they were actually softer like French toast bites, but with a slight crisp. The Fish Sandwich was freshly made with a light flakey texture. Chef Bludorn has a signature hot sauce that is really full of flavor and has the heat!!! So good I purchased a bottle. The Blackened Snapper had a spicy kick with some Caribbean flavors. Lastly, I must conclude that this Hummingbird cake was a masterpiece!!! It embodied so much flavor and tickle the inner sweet tooth!!! Five star hands down and if you are in the Rice Village area of Houston , take your family...friends....co-workers and Enjoy!!! #AnniversaryLunch read more

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I was pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. This was actually my second time visiting, the first being shortly after they initially opened. Funny enough I ordered the same dish both times and didn't even realize it! Let's talk about the high points both times, the bread service and the grilled oysters were both great. The first time, my main dish, lobster ravioli, was bland. But this recent visit was a total 180. The ravioli had a good amount of lobster and the sweet potatoe created a nice twist to the flavor. Ww visited for an engagement dinner so there was also a seafood tower ordered. It was pretty standard fare, and nothing stood out as good or bad. It was shrimp, raw oysters, an tuna dip with chips. A good amount of food for the 6 or so people at our end of the table. The wait staff was great on both occasions, super nice and attentive. Leaving the restaurant you get these little sweets which were delicious and I have zero idea what they were, but get two! Overall I definitely recommend this place and I'm glad I gave them a second chance. Also, there is complementary valet so don't be a goof and miss the sign like I did! read more

Navy Blue - The little sweet by the door - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

We went to Navy Blue for a Saturday brunch, we were able to street park nearby. The interior was chic and beautiful! The restaurant was big but it wasn't too crowded. We order a few items to share and they also brought us complimentary biscuits. Overall, food was good but surprisingly not too memorable. I liked appetizers (mahi mahi dip and salad) more than main dish. read more

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Navy Blue was a total Houston Restaurant Week Find. I've probably passed this place ten different times and just never noticed it. Parking is abundant- it is located in Rice Village so ample parking paid or unpaid. They also offer a valet service. The restaurant is beautiful. It's clean. It's modern. It's upscale. You can celebrate an anniversary, graduation, or just come here to have a really nice experience. Fast and attentive service- I never saw my glass go empty. Of the three courses, I had the Caesar Salad, The Branzino, and then the Chocolate Coulant. I enjoyed everything. The Branzino's highlights was the really well pan-fried skin. The star of the show was the Chocolate Coulant, though. The scotch ice-cream, the perfect cooked chocolate lava cake situation... if nothing else, I'll come back for dessert. The thing about this place is it's nice. Would I remember this place next to some similar-priced rivals? Probably not. For restaurant week this was worth it, but I can't say I'd go out of my way to come again for the food (but perhaps for the dessert! ha) read more

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I came here for Houston Restaurant Week, and was not disappointed at all! I had heard good things about this restaurant already, beforehand. I will say that this place is pricey, but the quality of the food and service are incredible. This place has one of the best services that I've ever experienced. Coming inside, the place looks very high-end. I wouldn't dress too casual coming in here, or I'd feel like I stick out. The caesar salad is a must get from here! It was actually one of the favorites at our table lol. The croutons are the best croutons that you'll ever have. They are so buttery, with the perfect amount of crispiness on the outside, but also soft on the inside. I got the tagliatelle, and it was really delicious and filling. For dessert, the chocolate coulant was SO good. There was a bit of a wait for dessert because everyone in the restaurant ordered at around the same time. However, our servers brought us complimentary wine as an apology for the wait. It was so sweet! I will be back to try other dishes. read more

We were excited to see Navy Blue on the Houston Restaurant Weeks list this year and knew it was our opportunity to finally check it out. While there were a few hiccups, for the most part, this is now our favorite spot in the city for seafood. I hate to say the star attraction at Navy Blue is their homage to Red Lobster's biscuits, but that is the truth. The biscuits are life changing and are worth the visit alone. But if biscuits aren't enough, the Caesar Salad was a real winner. I upgraded the salad to include fried oysters, which were cooked nicely for flavor and didn't scream deep fryer. The grouper sandwich was a winner, as well as the tagliatelle which was available with a crab uprgrade. Desserts were great as well -- the right size to top off the meal. After being completely wowed by the service at Bludorn, we were a bit disappointed when our server disappeared for much of the meal and we were left without drinks for our main course. I'm not sure what happened, but once the managers caught on to our situation, they took care of our final round which was greatly appreciated. Given how it was handled, I'd write it off to an odd night. Given the price point, I would save Navy Blue for a special occasion, but it shouldn't be missed. read more

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My husband and I had a dozen of the raw Matagorda oysters, blackened red snapper with orzo and brussel sprouts as the sides. Then the key lime pie for dessert. Everything was amazing but as someone else mentioned about some dishes being salty, I do agree that the brussel sprouts had too much salt. If you get those, make sure to say light salt. Otherwise everything else was delicious! Our server was great and seemed knowledgeable. Would go back. read more

Navy Blue - Matagorda oysters - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food was good but not great. We enjoyed the branzino dish, but it could have used some more complexity. The biscuits were a bit bland, and the carrot cake was a bit too salty. The chilled shrimp was the best dish, and I liked the kick in the sauce. I enjoyed the ambience, which was modern and upscale but not overstated. Service was very attentive. read more

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I went to Navy Blue for dinner in December with a few friends. The restaurant is in Rice Village. There was an okay amount of street parking available, and they have valet. I street parked. The restaurant is large and airy, with a lot of booths. The service was fine, our server seemed a little new but he was nice. I tried the following dishes: Clam Fritters (sweet potato, dill aioli) (3.5/5): I thought these were okay, but that is probably because I'm not the biggest fan of sweet potato. They were a good amount of food and well made, but on the richer / fattier side. Smoked Mahi Mahi Dip (pineapple chow-chow, potato chips) (5/5): I added the trout roe. This dip was great. The potato chips went really well with the dip. It was well-seasoned, creamy, and not too salty. THe roe added a nice salty kick. Squid Ink Linguine (rock shrimp, tomato, rosemary) (5/5): I took out the prosciutto. This was great -- also very rich and buttery. The pasta was cooked nicely, the shrimp was tender, and the tomatoes were full of flavor. I liked this dish a lot. I also got a dirty gin martini, which was unfortunately bad. Overall, I enjoyed my experience at Navy Blue. I would definitely come back! read more

Our 1st time here and we really like it. Service was impeccable and food was good. Definitely a coming back on us. read more

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New fave alert! Ok, so the ambience is casual, but still has a bougie feel. The decor reminds me of Loch Bar. Idk about you but I look at restrooms. There's was super nice with an Aesop scrub for soap and nicer napkins. They do play music, but it's at the perfect tempo. I sat at the bar and the bartender was super friendly. We had in-depth conversations about different mezcals, which are my fave. He was also able to whip up a delicious off the menu drink for me based on my preferences. And this wasn't because I didn't like the menu drinks, but once I learned this place was more mixology, I decided to try a different drink every time. Last but not least - the food! It just so happened to be restaurant week so I asked my waiter for a recommendation and he said the salmon. Now I love salmon, but it's not my go-to try when I go somewhere new because it's everywhere. He kept insisting on how good it was so I gave it a try. it was so good. The edges were crispy, but the inside was juicy and tender. I'm not even sure the rest was som fancy sweet pea mash and corn and blah blah. You have to eat it all at the same time! It was so good. I don't the Tuna crudo for my app and it's was tasty, not my fave, but still really good. read more

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Came for HRW - was very pleased with what we got. Portions were a bit on the smaller side (to be expected) but the food was very tasty. The branzino in particular paired well with the cucumber and skordalia. The other person I dined with got the chocolate coulant for her dessert. It was not a loud place at the time we dined, which was surprising for the day (Saturday 6 PM). The service was good and the waiter was kind and attentive. Very good food and fantastic service. read more

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Navy Blue is a modern seafood restaurant that offers a fresh take on classic American seafood, highlighting the flavours of the Texas Gulf Coast​. The one thing I will remember from here is their exceptional quality and meticulous attention to detail. When I visited Navy Blue, the staff were incredibly kind and made me feel genuinely welcome with their attentive service and generosity. Food 8/10 Service 10/10 Ambiance 8/10 Price $100+ read more

Is the first day os HRW akin to the first day of school? There's anticipation, excitement, questions about menu/classes, wardrobe, & fellow diners/classmates. Either way, Navy Blue has nailed 2025's HRW! At first glance, the menu sleeps limited, when in actuality, it's well thought-out. Don't sleep on the shrimp app & the salmon entree. I especially appreciate this well-serviced establishment in a somewhat casual location. The staff is nice & attentive alongside yummy well-prepared dining options. read more

I've been here for HH but never come to dine, I'll do the latter more now! Brought fam for mom's birthday lunch, the vibe was leveled up - festive enough for the occasion, we had a lovely time. With champagne for the table to start, I got a caesar salad, biscuits for the table (just put that second order in as soon the first comes lol), crab cake, crawfish risotto w truffles & fries w truffle & parm added, and the slice of the key lime pie for dessert. I loved the cc: spicy just like I like it and realllly good w the hot sauce! Sister got oysters, Tagliatelle, copied my order and mom got the Branzino on something - she loved that and I got a bite of both, good. CC still reigned. Service was amazing, Sebastian and Hannah were attentive, warm and def hospitable - he told mom she looked great and kindly offered to take her bday pictures as she walked about posing. read more

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This was on my list, and I was excited to meet a friend for dinner a couple of weeks ago. They have valet, so if you're in a rush, that helps. The inside is a pleasant surprise; it is designed very well, modern, and simple. Moderate volume for a Friday night. The staff was very attentive, bringing out things quickly. Drinks started with Rose to the Bottom. My friend didn't like it but they replaced it, no questions. It does pack a punch The complementary biscuits were a hit. The gumbo was okay; roux was too light for my liking. I got the special Cobia fisg with the wild mushroom vol au vent, which was divine. Could have used a touch of salt, but I do have an affinity for salty thi things. The carrot cake was probably my least favorite, mainly because I found the texture of the cake off putting. I also didn't like the icing, but the ginger ice cream was a winner. Oh, the half servings of pasta are pretty large based on my friend's dish. read more

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Gumbo 4/5 Squid ink linguini 2/5 (overly salty) Navy Blue Burger 2/5 (overly salty) Fries 2/5 (still salty, but also tasted soggy) Service 5/5 I came here recently with a group of friends for a celebration, and I was really excited to try out this restaurant. However, I walked away a little disappointed after all the good things I've heard about this place. First of all, I would say the best part of this place is the service. The staff are all super attentive, and are always on top of filling, waters and switching my utensils and pulling away unnecessary plates based on each individual ordered. Also, I was super pleasantly surprised by the bread and herb butter that they brought out before our food to get us started while we waited. I started the meal with a small gumbo and it was actually very good with just the right amount of spiciness though slightly salty, which I thought was just a part of certain gumbo recipes. However, little did I know that this will be a foreshadow to the rest of my meal. The entrée I got was the squid ink linguine, and while the first bite or two was very delicious and flavorful, by bite three I started to realize that I am truly tasting the ocean with how much salt they added to this dish. Halfway through the smaller portion of this dish, I am pretty much drinking as much water as pasta that I am consuming. Again, the service is great on keeping up with the water, but it was disappointing that I need to drown this plate down to dilute the amount of salt in it. The sentiment was shared by multiple different people who ordered the same plate. Also, my friend ordered the burger here and also had the same complaint of Them being way too generous with the salt and was not even able to finish half of the burger before giving up. I took a couple bites from it and it was so salty that it made my pasta feel bland next to it. Lastly, I tried the fries that came with the burgers. And this is the one thing that actually can't get away with being a little salty, right? Well, it sure is salty, but it also lacked the crunch in fries and tasted more like half soggy potato wedges and not really enjoyable. Overall, I had a disappointing experience here, but also understand that some people have a higher tolerance to saltiness of food compared to others. But I think everyone coming here for the first time should ask yourself if this is a deal breaker before dropping a good amount of money for the food (and maybe later blood pressure medication) at this restaurant. read more

Chef Aaron Bludorn does it again, this time featuring Texas Gulf seafood! So having been to both Navy Blue and Bludorn, I have to say I preferred the food and ambiance of Navy Blue over its sister. The interior of this restaurant is beautiful, right in the heart of Rice Village. The menu features a lot of seafood dishes, but has options for those that don't prefer ocean fares! Our service was spot which allowed us to enjoy a lovely meal and have an amazing evening out. The food service starts with some biscuits served with seaweed butter. What a way to speak southern gulf concept than homemade buttery biscuits! We opted to share an array of dishes, so had a pretty good feel for the menu after the evening was over. - Black Truffle Spaghetti - very light in truffle flavor but they do shave the black truffle table side. Pasta was cooked al dente. If you like to carbo load like me, order the large size! Especially if you plan on sharing! If you're looking for a strong truffle flavor, this dish probably isn't for you. - Clam Chowder - so this comes in a crusty, flakey, bread bowl.. but really just the top of the bowl is cover and it's really hard to break the crust apart without getting it all over the place. The puff pastry is so light and fluffy, it loses its substance once drenched in the chowder. Might not be the best "top" to go with the chowder, but makes for better presentation. The chowder was loaded with clams and bacon on the bottom, so stir prior to serving. Like the Lobster Chicken Pot Pie at Bludorn, I didn't like the flavors of the chowder. It tasted a bit sour, like they used a bunch of sour cream in the base. But this dish had mixed reviews within our party. - Spanish Octopus - Tender and cooked well. Seasoned with black garlic. Didn't stand out but was cooked so well the octopus stood well on its own and spoke for itself. - Smoked Mahi Mahi Dip - tastes exactly like you would expect a fish dip to taste. Comes with potato chips! Some felt like it tasted more like a tuna salad. I thought it was decent. - Crab Cakes were small, and came with just one. Over priced for what you get and didn't have the wow factor for what they charged for it. - Caviar Service - was ok! The accoutrements could've been better. Felt like the little pancakes overwhelmed the caviar itself and didn't add any depth to the service. - Hangar Steak - tender for a hangar steak but the sauce is what stood out most in this dish. My party loved it. I personally don't like steaks that require a huge amount of sauce, not am I a sauce person, so this dish probably just wasn't for me. But my dinner mates enjoyed it a lot. - The desserts were amazing! Both the key lime pie and the carrot cake were fantastic! Key lime pie was the most tart I've ever tasted but was so good! That carrot cake was moist and superb as well. Kudos to the chef! Desert might've been our favorite part of the night! read more

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Been here 2X this year, both times it was superb! It's mostly fresh seafood & I ordered off HRW menu this time. The shrimp was amazing, crunchy topping paired with a delicious Asian sauce. Main dish was a pork Wiener schnitzel done perfectly. But it was the in-house dessert that blew me & my friend away! It was the best Key Lime pie ever, very tangy & not too sweet with a nutty crust! Service was just right attentive. My only gripe with this beautifully elegant bistro was the noise, often too loud to hear my friend. read more

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