I was surprised to see this restaurant hyping itself as having been in business for 50 years and as being a "River Oaks institution." Longtime patrons will recall that the original restaurant opened in 1973 on Sunset Boulevard, not in River Oaks, and closed in 1989. A different restaurant with the same name and ownership opened in 1995 on San Felipe Street and is still in business. Not exactly 50 years. I'll concede that the food is usually quite good. The service, however, is erratic. If one happens to be a regular and is recognized as such by the staff, the service can be attentive and friendly. Otherwise, one might as well be invisible. There are other places in the vicinity that treat all guests the same and offer cuisine just as good. And they don't claim to be something they are not. read more

The chicken fried chicken with a biscuit & gravy was delicious. Their jalapeño cornbread muffins, gingerbread muffins and (not sure what the other one is) are soooo good that they bring out fresh and warm to you. The staff is so attentive and personable. We had a really great bridal brunch here!!! read more

Ouisie's Table - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food here is exquisite,I've tried quite a few different things on their menu and I'd have to say that you just have to try it to see for yourself but the lamb chops are so Tasteful if you like Meat that is .... Service was good and I didn't have to wait long for food to be served ! Oh and I also loved the soft music . Thanks for the experience read more

Ouisie's Table - Lamb Chop with and extra order Of Lamb Chops Herb Potato's Vegetables - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food was so beyond disappointing. We had a party of 12 for my father's birthday, and it was just truly terrible food, with some fruit flies buzzing about our table. Not one person enjoyed their meals. I'm not going to go into detail about all 12 dishes and appetizers which were ordered, but as an example, one of the sides was a "green bean and shallot casserole"...it looked like green beans in a grey thin soup with some thickly sliced-up red onion (not shallots) and a few undercooked green beans. My niece's orders the steak kids meal, and we had to send it back because the steak itself (NOT the Gorgonzola cheese from the macaroni like they claimed) smelled so rotten/funky that we thought my 1 year old needed a diaper change...which thank goodness that wasn't the smell since the ADA stall in their women's bathroom was "out of order" so I couldn't have changed her. We had a $700+ meal there for some of the worst quality food I've ever encountered. The service was the only thing that was good. We will never ever come back. read more

My husband and I were in town for just a night but we wanted a special dinner. Ousie's exceeded our expectations! The decor is best described as charming coastal southern plantation. The service was exceptional, and the food truly amazing. All of our servers recommendations proved excellent, including the Bell Chardonnay. The Halibut was incredibly fresh and flavorful, and the scallops were perfectly cooked! We look forward to our next visit to Houston and dinner at Ouisie's. I wonder if the chef will ever publish a cookbook??? read more

Ouisie's Table - Herbed Halibut with vegetable rissoto cake - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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First time here today on a beautiful afternoon, loved the ambiance, ordered the shrimp and grits, tasty. Ordered lemonade and the waiter refilled the glass with water :( towards the end, the waitstaff went into over drive on refilling water so much so that my colleague had to cover her cup! Guess that's better than waiting forever. . Overall experience good, oh and mini jalepeno biscuits were delish! Would visit again read more

Ouisie's Table - Shrimp and grits. - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

I went for a brunch it was ok, I had a seafood crepe now that was delicious, The fries oyster season was bland for my tasting. I will not say I will not be back I will definitely have to try dinner before giving my final judgement. read more

Ouisie's Table - Seafood crepe - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

I had never been, so it was a nice treat to go for a friend's baby's birthday party. They had reserved a back room for the event, set up with the traditional table of rice cakes and carved fruit (that my friend brought). It was a cozy and intimate time of reuniting with old family friends and eating delicious food. The whole restaurant reminded me of a quaint and charming porch; relaxed but still kind of reminded me of tea time. Everything was timed perfectly. We started off with an assortment of mini breads. The cheddar and bacon biscuit was my favorite, and I wasn't glared at when I asked for a few more. We then had a choice between the Caesar salad or soup of the day. I opted for the soup, which was a roasted cauliflower soup and it was DELICIOUS. I couldn't get it in my mouth fast enough. Then the entree came shortly after. My husband got the salmon, which was perfectly cooked, juicy and wonderfully seasoned. I got the steak which was more medium-rare than medium (boo), but was juicy, tender and flavorful. Paired with perfect mashed potatoes and two stalks of artichoke, and I was a very happy camper. The dessert was a small dish of different bites to choose from, all of which I thought were okay. All in all, the service was great. Timing was perfect, and they even accommodated the need for extra tables for the traditional put-different-objects-in-front-of-the-baby-and-whatever-she-touches-will-become-her-future-vocation Korean tradition game. I would definitely come back for a lovely brunch with my lady friends. read more

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We went on Sunday brunch. We had reservation, but it was not so busy. Waiter was reasonably attentive and food was awesome! I had Salmon, substitute pasta salad to ceser salad. Live piano music was well complemented great ambience. We will definitely go back! read more

Ouisie's Table - Salmon with crab meat. It usually comes with pasta salad too, but I substituted for ceser salad which is not in picture. - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Service was simply amazing. It was like I had 5 waiters. Everyone who passed by my table offered me something and checked on me.Went on a Sunday around 11am. No wait. Ordered shrimp and grits. Grits could have been a bit softer, other than that no seasoned well and presentation was superb. Not to mention the outdoor patio and pianist playing in the main dining and very fast valet. This is my new spot! Fiiiiive stars. read more

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Made a reservation for brunch with a friend to celebrate the holidays, and made it for mid-morning to avoid the breakfast and lunch rush. Good plan, except for the very disappointing service. Only 4-5 tables with guests in the entire place, and the service was slow, inefficient and to a point, discourteous. There were lots of people scurrying around, but it was obvious the focus was on preparing for lunch. We waited at least 20 minutes to order, and when we did order, she couldn't get it straight, repeatedly asking the details--for two of us with no special requests. We couldn't get her attention to request missing service items. While we were eating -- mind you, we didn't dawdle, because we could feel the pressure to move on, another server came behind us, bumping our chair, pulling out and leaving the other chairs to touch my arm, and generally intruding on our space to set up the large tables behind us for a reserved lunch. It was not intentional rudeness, just a complete lack of awareness. The food? Excellent as always. Will we return? We will, as we have for years, as far back as the Sunset location. If this had been our first impression, it would have been a poor one and I'd never go back. read more

Today, i had the best time at ouisie's!! I was invited to the Lancome (best counter of the year) dinner that took place there. And let me tell you that we really really enjoyed the Alsey's nest room. The food from the entree to the desert, as you would expect , is some of the best we have ever tasted. I just want to say that, in addition to a nice meal, we had a delightful waiter, Farid. He had just the right balance of friendliness, knowledge and efficiency. Farid and Yassine made certain that we had everything we needed. I also wants to add that they are a huge asset to Ouisie's restaurant and deserve much kudos. Ouisie's is simply the most amazing restaurant in HOUSTON! I highly recommend any local or visitor to come here. Finally, a special thanks to Mr Adam Dinari for making this experience unforgettable. read more

Celebrated my pre-50th BD brunch here. We had a last minute snafu with reservation but after calling and speaking with Manager Eduardo, he & his entire staff made my celebration one for the record books! From accommodations, to food & waitstaff service, everything was impeccable. I had the salmon dish as my entree & it was delicious. Carafes of bellinis were enjoyed by everyone. Appetizers were delish also (spinach dip, bruschetta & calamari). Thanks to the entire team at Ouisie's Table for making my 50th pre-birthday brunch so memorable! read more

Ouisie's Table - Salmon - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Ouisie's had been recommended by several colleagues, so a group of co-workers and I finally made the journey out. We were seated in a large room at an 8 person table, which I really appreciated as the table was off to the side of the restaurant and thus made is easier for us to hear each other...as the noise in the room slightly echoed. Once seated, we were served with three different kinds of bread like muffins. One had a gingerbread flavor, the other had a jalapeño feel and the last also had a bit of a cornbread kick. For apps, we ordered the mushroom/jalapeno risotto and calamari. The mushroom/jalapeno risotto was incredibly hot and not necessarily something I would order again. The calamari was very good and also had some of a kick. For dinner, I ordered the grilled lamb chops with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes. The lamb chops were succulent and flavorful. While the mashed potatoes were good, they were fork potatoes and I would have liked them to be more mashed. The veggies were very good and also had a kick. For dessert, we had profiteroles. The vanilla ice cream was great and the chocolate sauce and pastry that held the dessert together, were not to be believed. This is an excellent spot and I would highly recommend it! read more

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This is probably my favorite restaurant in town. I was so happy I was introduced to Ouisies through lancome dinner party last year, as i had another chance to re-experience it this year too. In addition to the beautiful and exceptional atmosphere, the food was excellent and the service was truly extraordinary as one could ever imagine. Our waiter, farid was very professional and attentive. Everyone contributed to an amazing experience. There is truly no competition to Ouisies when it comes to elegant fine dining. read more

Came here for HRW Lunch and had a good experience. Servers were attentive and professional. The place was clean and all the workers wore masks. The mini jalapeno cornbread with whipped butter was so good that we ask for another serving. The crabcakes were not what I expected. They were too breaded and full of mayo. I couldn't really taste the crabs. I did, however, enjoy my crab stuffed salmon. It was perfectly cooked and seasoned and my hubby ordered the petite beef tenderloin and it was delish. The panko crusted shrimp was just okay, nothing special. The lemon ice box pie was too sweet and the apple strudel was okay. I would like to come back for their regular menu one day. read more

Recently had an anniversary party @ Ouisies Table. We had 40 attendees. The private room was nice and comfortable. The waitstaff and service were excellent. They made sure our order was correct, refilled water and wine glasses as needed w/o asking. Cannot comment on valets as used Uber to arrive. The food was very good, except for chicken fried steak, I'd call just average. The Tres Leches Cake was to die for, outstanding. Was told the apple strudel very good. All was good until I used the Men's room, only to find there was NO coat rack in either the stalls or near lavatory, got my coat sleeve wet w/ it on counter while washing hands. I had to use door knob in stall. One would not expect this condition in a River Oaks restaurant. read more

Decided to try this place out for Valentines dinner and the obvious - it was packed! Like - open the door and you're standing in a crowd already- type of packed. However, staff was working very hard and we were seated within 20-30 min. It honestly flew by! Was surprised, given the day. Our waiter was very attentive, patient, and friendly, & assisted us without a rush. Besides our waiter, I'll have to admit the entire staff was amazing!! Every single person we came across made us feel welcomed and made it known they were ready to help in any way they could. The food was beyond great! May I remind you, although it was a very hectic day, our drinks and food were brought to us in no time with no mistakes done. Both entrees were delicious, along with the dessert! I honestly would've probably given this place a 4-star review ONLY because of the clientele. 1/3 of the customers tend to be snobby and it makes the dining experience VERY uncomfortable and almost unbearable. However, I know that is not the restaurants fault. Just beware of the people who have the patience of a 2-year old lol. Besides that, I would most definitely recommend this place!! Simply great! read more

Ouisie's Table - Lemon Ice Box Pie with a raspberry purée - absolutely delicious! - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Southern meal served on fine china. I really enjoyed this place and in fact, it is quite possibly my new favorite restaurant in Houston because of the atmosphere, food and service combined. Was a fantastic dining experience. First the atmosphere of the place is quite charming. Sitting in the River Oaks residential area and has valet parking given the limited parking available. Walking into the restaurant is like walking into a foyer of a cozy home, greeted by a very friendly hostess. The dining room is very comfortable. Warm but bright colors, high ceiling, subtle décor. There is also a patio area but there was a private function out there so did not get to really look it over. The service was quite professional and attentive without being overly attentive. Well dressed in black and white complete with black tie and vests. The food was amazing. Had the French onion soup as a starter and then the country fried steak for dinner. Days later I can still remember the taste. Loved it. For the bill, it is expensive but for the level of the experience combined with the incredible food, it was reasonable for this level of dining. I can recommend this place without hesitation. Enjoy! read more

Yesterday, I went with 4 others, including an 11 year old celebrating graduation from elementary school. There was a large party which resulted in the food coming out slow. Management knew the large crowd was coming and thus should have brought in extra chefs to cook so that the food came out in a reasonable amount of time. The steaks for the 11 year old and her father were not properly cooked (basically overcooked and dry with no flavor). The manager agreed that the steaks were not cooked properly and had two new steaks cooked, but again the steaks were dry with no flavor. The wait staff should have noticed how little the second steaks were eaten and notified the manager. My group and I were exceedingly disappointed with this experience. Ouisie's upper management should have a serious conversation with the manager to discuss excellent customer service. read more

Very delicious food. Quality, taste and presentation are excellent. The service is Outstanding. Very nice ambiance. There is plenty of space to spread out in case you are concerned about COVID. read more

DO NOT SCHEDULE AN EVENT WITH THIS FACILITY. This is a long overdue review that I have been contemplating on posting but I feel as if it's needed. I scheduled a baby shower here in July and the planning process was easy and simple. My planner was nice and helpful until the day of the baby shower but I will get to that later in the post. Well me and my fiancé went to try out some of the food for our menu and were told to wait in the dining area since our planner was busy and have complimentary drinks. Since I don't drink and my fiancé was pregnant I got Fiji water and she got juice. After me and the planner finished getting the menu together I got in my vehicle and was backing out when I had the waiter run out chasing us. Telling us that we need to go back in and pay for our drinks and he didn't believe us when we told him it was complimentary. So we had to get it sorted out that I wasn't trying to dine and dash on 5 dollar drinks. Now let's jump to the day of the baby we shower we were told we could come up to 2 hours earlier to set up the room before the guest arrive. Well I got there an hour and thirty later and what do you know my room is full of people. Now I go and talk to the manager and he says that they never allow anyone to come early to set up and that I was lying that the planner said that. Come to find out the planner wasn't in the day of my event so I couldn't talk to her and get it handled. Finally after talking to the manager and his rude remarks we finally started setting up the room 30 minutes before the event. Which meant I was setting up the room while my guest were walking in. I even paid a little extra to get the full room instead of half and was still treated with little respect. I even had to show him my room arrangement with tables because he didn't have any on file. Once the event was over I was paying about 1200 in cash and around 900 with a check. One of the servers took my payment to the back to process everything and then the same manager came back with my check and cash and said they no longer accept checks. He told me it was a new policy so new that the servers knew nothing about it. Now I'm having to scrounge and collect the rest of the money since my debit card wasn't working properly. Honestly the only reason I'll give two stars because the servers during the event were nice and Proffesional. As far as the manager and my planner go they were very unprofessional. I will not be back and will not recommend this place for any events and having to feel belittled by there manager. read more

Had lunch on 11/30. Food and service were good but once again the valet service was a disaster. Last time I was there they couldn't find my car. I finally had to locate it myself at night and in the rain. This time they were so overwhelmed they would not accept my ticket. I told the valet I would just get my own car and he insisted I give him $5 anyway before he would give me my key. The sign up front says "$5 Please", implying it's a tip, but apparently it's just another fee. They block off 2/3 of the lot so you don't really have a choice. Finally I handed over the ransom, got my own car and left. read more

We made reservations at Ouisie's Table for a special date night based on an enthused review in the Houston Chronicle. It's a classy place and an okay choice if you're in the area, but the cuisine and vibe fell short of the hype and high pricing. Based on our research, we expected an intimate setting in a smallish, pleasantly eccentric room. Instead, we were escorted into a nearly empty great room in gray and black, softened by live piano. Our booth was somewhat uncomfortable, with the table too high for my 5'4" frame. The lack of bustle on a Friday night should have been foreboding. The a la carte menu with measly portions ensured that we'd be dumping at least $100 for a balanced meal, although we are not big eaters. Stuffed mushrooms were tasty but a minimal quantity for two. We have had better Greek salads in luncheon places. I ordered the seafood crepes as I reminisced about excellent ones enjoyed in the Pacific Northwest. The dish here was a stingy portion of fresh seafood in a very bland white sauce. We really don't like spicy Cajun, but expected some pizazz for $26. My SO fared better with the crispy red snapper, which was good but not great. Bottle of wine and dessert were meh for the prices. As the winter holiday season approaches, we are sure to visit River Oaks. However, we will try a different highbrow restaurant with hopes of better food and a more satisfying experience for our hard-earned money. As for the Chronicle reviewer: Served a targeted outstanding meal, or paid under Ouisie's Table? read more

I had lunch at Ouisie's yesterday with a friend, and we were both treated like queens. The service was exceptional and perfectly measured, and the quality of our orders did not disappoint. We tried the crab cakes, which were very flavorful and well-balanced, and tried the scallops over butternut purée. The scallops were beautifully seared, and the combination of flavors was perfectly on point. The manager even kindly stopped by to ensure we were having an excellent experience. When he did, he saw my strawberry basil cocktail and judged it was a bit lighter in color than what it should normally be. He then sent it back on my behalf to make sure the fresh strawberries would come through. The attention to details, combined with a very relaxing and peaceful patio setting, made this an experience to remember! read more

Great restaurant for large groups. Staff very accommodating. Beautiful Venue. Great food and drinks! Great ambiance. Valet parking. read more

DO NOT ENTERTAIN HERE - there are hidden fees at every turn (fees for regular linens - tablecloths, napkins, etc. - what??? and the tables themselves) plus the restaurant tried to charge us for glasses of mimosas instead of carafes (more expensive) when we specifically ordered carafes. I have thrown over a dozen baby and bridal showers and this experience/restaurant was the most disappointing by a long shot. We spent $1500+ and felt completely ripped off. Will not return and I hope this saves future hosts from falling for the same traps. read more

Came here for brunch for a birthday. Not only did they run out of waffles, the server was not very attentive. We waited 10 min after being seated to get approached by the server to take our order. The French toast was nothing impressive. The bread was super thick with not much flavor and had a few plain walnuts on top for garnish. You have to pour a generous amount of warm syrup to swallow down the French toast. If you like eggs with a LOT of butter, this is the place to go. If you prefer fresh scrambled eggs, might as well pass on brunch here. One other thing to remember, this restaurant only has valet - so make sure you bring cash or carpool! read more

My job came here for a company dinner. It's a beautiful restaurant. They gave us our own private room. The customer service was exceptional. The food was very good also. I enjoyed my time and would come again. It is an upscale restaurant so I would recommend dressing up. read more

Came her for a birthday day brunch. We were in the wine room which is literally through the kitchen. Lol. However the private room was amazing. Not only that the food was good too. Our server George was really sweet. We had a few hiccups with some of the food but George got it fixed right away. The mimosas were good. I enjoyed myself will definitely return. read more

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We love Ouisie's Table!! Best food in Htown! Make sure to go and get your filet mignon as well as the tres leches! Russ was the best server ever we really appreciate his hard work. read more

Had lunch today. Good food. Good service. Valet parking NOT optional. On leaving valet was not able to retrieve cars. Would not give me my keys until I gave him $5. Finally gave him the money. He gave me my keys. I got the car myself. Ruined an otherwise pleasant midday meal. Likely will not return. read more

Excellent service / the deserts are homemade and looked great. Good food but nothing special for the price . Very cute place , air conditioning was too cranked and you need a sweater or jacket. read more

We had a wonderful holiday event. The Ouisie's staff was outstanding and Fran Sandoval was a blessing to work with. We are thankful for Ouisie's Table and we hope to do it again same place next year! read more

I truly enjoyed this place! We had my cousin's birthday brunch here! Food was delicious! Drinks were great! Service was perfect! I really liked it! Will definitely be back! read more

Ouisie's Table - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

I came here today for Sunday brunch for my sister's birthday. Pros: Great location and very easy to get to, valet parking for only $3.00, nice atmosphere, loved the guy playing the piano, had a party of 11 and didn't need a reservation Cons: 1. The service was terrible. The hostess gave us a dirty look when we asked for a high chair and then never brought it. A busboy brought it for us. My mocktail (because I'm pregnant) was forgotten twice. It took us over two hours from start to finish to eat because of the slow service. 2. The menu stated any item could be made gluten free and then the two things I asked for they said "could not be modified". I ended up getting the Philly cheesesteak omelet and it was meh. Absolutely no seasoning and the beef was tough and grisly. It came with a sad side of fruit. 3. My husband got the special. It was the ham, cheese, and egg sandwich with French fries. Again, no seasoning on anything. The fries were supposed to be "special" but they just had a little bit of Parmesan on them. 4. My six year old ordered the fried shrimp and fruit and it came with three small shrimp and a side of broccoli. She still enjoyed it and ate everything. My two year old had the grilled cheese. It had barely any cheese on it. For all of this, it was over $100.00. Overall, I was pretty underwhelmed with the quality and taste of the food. I won't be returning and will choose other brunch places in the future. read more

Let me preface my review by stating I will likely give Ouisie's another chance and update my review at that time, but my wife and I had a pretty bad experience on our first visit Tuesday February 26th. We had just had our annual physical, had to "fast"for the testing, so we were STARVING and craving coffee. We opted for Ouisie's because we were looking for a venue for a bridal party next month, and this place was on our list to check out. The coffee was delicious, but the cup was small, so we waited and waited for a refill in a VERY unbusy restaurant - maybe 6 customers seated - the waitstaff far outnumbered the customers! We had not ordered and continued to wait for coffee when I saw a bartender tending a coffee machine behind the bar. I got up to ask for coffee, he took my cup and disappeared. I went back to the table and waited 5 minutes or so when our waiter re-appeared with my empty coffee cup and asked me - Do you want more coffee? Biting my tongue HARD, I simply responded yes, and said we would like to order as well. I ordered a veggie omelette with a side of bacon - wife ordered a spinach quiche. Got was graciously given one more cup of coffee before breakfast was served - I received just the omlette - no bacon, no toast, or any other sides, and my wife's quiche was still frozen in the center and pretty disgustingly inedible. As I was finishing my omelette, I did receive 3 cold pieces of bacon and a bill for $27. (We were not billed for the quiche). When we do return, it will be for an evening meal - something without coffee. read more

We hosted an event in the private space and the staff was incredibly attentive and accommodating. Everything went smoothly and the food was great! Thanks! read more

Came on a Sunday night for a friend's birthday dinner for HRW. Crab cakes: 5/5 delicious. Crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. Flavorful. Would definitely get it again. Pork osso buco: 5/5 pork was so tender, it fell right off the bone. I loved the tomatillo sauce and the herb mashed potatoes were on point! Only thing I was disappointed about was I only got 2 things of asparagus! I know the pork is the star, but come on! Prime rib: 3/5 it wasn't as moist as I thought it'd be. It was kind of dry. The flavor was good but not great. Didn't care for the horseradish sauce. Chefs dessert duo: 5/5 loved the lemon tart and tres leches! Yum! Lemon tart had just the right about of crust to tart ratio. And you really can't mess up tres leches. But they are small pieces. Passion fruit cheesecake: 2/5 the passion fruit was so overpowering and I love passion fruit. It was just so tart. I even scraped off the passion fruit and it was still overpowering. I didn't even finish it. read more

We held our son's rehearsal dinner here recently and it was perfect in every way! The staff was gracious and attentive, the food was great, and the atmosphere was magical. We can't thank them enough for treating us with such great care. We will be back when in Houston and look forward to seeing them again! read more

Ouisie's Table - Our beautiful rehearsal dinner! - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas