I loved the party atmosphere on a Saturday night, the vibes were immaculate and it's so pretty! The floral wall was perfect for pics and the lighting is such a bonus ! My pics were great ! It was busy however, we were seated immediately as a walk in for table for 2. I enjoyed my Creole Catfish but wish I asked for extra sauce , the dish has beef dirty rice, creamy sauce with crawfish and I had my fish fried! It was delicious , my Old Fashioned was perfect ! The prices are very reasonable! A great place for girls or date night as well as small and large parties ! I will definitely be going again ! It is a cashless establishment, so be prepared! read more

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I paid $100 for a reservation for 7pm for a party of 8. Arrived at the place in time to be seated. Was made to wait for 45 minutes before I was seated. While we were waiting a gentleman came up to speak with me and my guests (didn't identify himself so have no clue who he was) and made it seem as though we were giving "energy" to the host which we were not, and that we should be patient. (Mind you, we set up the reservation so that we could be seated right away. Which is the point of setting up PAID reservations). So it's now almost 8pm and finally we are seated. The manager came to the table and offered to compensate us with 2 starters, a champagne toast for the table and dessert for myself and my girlfriend as we were there to celebrate our birthdays. We waited 25 minutes for the starters to arrive. We were informed that there was a delay in the kitchen of about 30 minutes. So we ordered drinks and our meals right away. We waited for another hour before the drinks and the food came out, and one of our guests dinner came out still 20 minutes after that. We waited an hour and half just to get to go plates. Another 15 for bags to carry out our plates. Another 15 to get our checks. It was a mess from start to finish. To be completely honest the food was amazing. Even though we had to change our order around because they ran out of a few side dishes. What was discouraging was the waitress didn't speak very highly of a few of the dishes we wanted to order. Over all we spent almost 5 hours trying to have dinner. My whole table was so disappointed with the super slow service, the lack of accountability and attention to the table. I will NEVER come back to this restaurant again!!!! Worst birthday experience in my life. read more

I'm currently visiting my daughter and new son‑in‑law in Houston, and we had dinner at Quotes on February 20th. The place was very busy--lively, loud, and full of energy. I loved seeing so many people of color enjoying themselves and chopping it up. The food and drink menus had plenty of variety, and overall we had a great time. If I had to point out a couple of downsides, the noise level made it tough to hold a conversation, and the wait for our food was pretty long. It seemed like the kitchen was doing their best, but being a Friday night, they were either short‑staffed or just slammed. Even with those hiccups, I'd definitely visit Quotes again. read more

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Came here for happy hour and it has a lot of potential. The happy hour drinks were all $10 for the specialty cocktails. Different assortments for everyone. The egg rolls were good but I could have used a different sauce maybe... the wings were great. The regular fried chicken was nice and crisp... at first I didn't like the Brussel sprouts but the sauce is at the bottom and that was a came changer. Mac and cheese was ok. But the corn bread waffle thing was the best part. I advise sitting at the bar as the service at the tables around us seemed kind of slow. They play really good music and for the most part everyone was pretty friendly. read more

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Good vibe, good ambiance, good food! Anytime I've ever gone in here it has always been a good time. They serve a nice Southern comfort menu with modern spins. The name Quotes is on display by the way they have video displays all throughout of quotes by people in the culture. One thing I can definitely say I've never gone here and had bad service. That seems small but it isn't. My most recent visit I went as part of a galentine's party (palentines for me lol) and our main waitress was amazing. She was attentive enough to notice that I was particular about certain things and recommended against one of the items I planned to get. She didn't think it was bad but just that it would not be to my preference. I appreciate that level of honesty and consideration. When you talk Southern comfort you almost can't do that without talking about fried foods and they do that pretty well here. The one asterisk I will say is that one time I went here and the wings were not up to standard flavor wise but every other time they have been on it. I went with the the quotes fish and shrimp platter on my most recent visit, which comes with two sides and a honey butter cornbread waffle. I got the smoked gouda mac & cheese and candied yams for my sides. Everything was really good. The only thing is I feel like the fish could have been seasoned a little bit stronger but great meal overall. Be bayou City pasta was what I initially planned to get but it's the item that she recommended against based on my tastes. I did try some of a friend's pasta with the oxtail option and it was pretty good but I'm not mad that I missed on it. I'm typically a gin drinker but they didn't have a chin cocktail I wanted so I went with the strawberry lone Star lemonade. It was a bit sweet but I also prefer my cocktails on the sweeter side so it was cool. Good drink overall. I had the French Rosé in the past which is a spin on the French 75 with a rose champagne and it was solid. I tried some of my friends dishes as well. I want to say the spinach dip is damn good to me! Like "oh damn I wasn't expecting this" good. And I like the cauliflower garlic bread it's served with. It's really soft so not a dipper but very delicious! The crispy sweet and spicy shrimp are also good but I will say a little bit on the sweeter side. The crispy cauliflower bites are very, very good. Of course prefer chicken wings but as an alternative they slap. The wings and waffles was one of the first things I tried here and I really enjoyed both the wings and the waffles so win-win for me. I'm usually good with just plain waffles but I really liked how they paired with the peach cobbler for waffle options. The waffles are a few small waffles instead of one large waffle but they're still really good and it's kind of a cute look, just not as filling lol. As I said before the wings do exactly what they need to do being crispy and delicious, and only once did they let me down. I've always had the wings served as whole wings but the recent visit a friend was serve separate flats and drums so I'm not sure if they changed to doing pieces on the wings. I have a friend who swears by the lamb chops and I believe I had a taste of them but it was a while back so I don't remember well enough to give my thoughts on them but she loves them. If I'm being honest as I look over the menu writing this review I honestly feel like I need to eat here a lot more often than I do now because when they are hitting they are HITTING! Can't wait for my next excuse to dive into something going in the menu. read more

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I absolutely love quotes! I enjoy sitting on the patio smoking hookah while having a cocktail waiting for my oxtail quesadillas to come out. I there are not enough words to explain how delicious they are!!! I've never had a bad meal here. I have had just about everything on the menu and it's all good from the pasta, to the fish and grits, the shrimp and grits, the fried chicken and you have to get one of those amazing pieces of honey cornbread. They do have during the week happy hour. Be advised that hookah is $40 every day of the week. I rarely go early in the week and was surprised to find that Monday's price is the same as the weekend price. Service can be hit or miss especially when you sit on the patio however seems like that come to be expected at establishments that charge automatic gratuity. They also have an upstairs balcony. Perfect for a date night read more

Quotes Willowbrook - Lemon drop - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

We had a reservation for 10. Got seated and sat for over 10 minutes without a greeting or water. We had to get up from the table to go and find someone. The manager ended up coming to the table and said he needed to find out who has the table. Why sit a group in a section that isn't assigned to someone. We ordered a couple of appetizers that came out lukewarm warm. Luckily our main meals were hot. The food being good is what gave them another star. read more

Quotes Willowbrook - Wings - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food was amazingggggg! Service was great, and loved the vibe. The food did take a little long but it was worth it read more

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First time here, and every single dish we ordered was amazing! Loved the appetizer the oxtailadilla, highly recommend! I ordered the blacked catfish and my partner ordered the soul food platter with Mac n cheese and yams. Soooo bomb! And I loved the cornbread waffle that came with it! We were not disappointed at all and will most certainly be back! Our waitress was friendly and attentive and I loved the overall vibe from the inspirational quotes on the wall to the photo pop back drop if you wish to use. Ambient lighting, good music and energy. I also love that it is black owned. Overall excellent experience for our first time and I highly recommend you come and enjoy this spot! read more

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Short Summary: This experience was a miss for me. -1 remove from 45 minute waiting list, without notice, when sitting at the bar, holding seats. -1. Mojito Virgin smoky strawberry lemon drop. Taste like carbonated water (from spirit soda). Zero flavor, of the two flavors. No mint at all. -1 replace drink with strawberry lemonade or raspberry lemonade and the lemonade is MINUTE MAID brand. Very tart, and zero flavor of the strawberry/raspberry. -1 mango sweet tea. Flavor was off taste like tannins was release from steeping to long and lack of flavor. -1 water taste funny. No lemons came with it as requested. -2 my server informed me that they will not remove my non alcoholic drinks that were very bad taste. Seafood tacos: Flavor 4/5 Texture: 5/5 Temp 3.8/5. First taco lukewarm, other two tacos is cool and cold. I like how the topping was placed on the side beautifully. Crawfish étouffée. 1/5. Flavor is very off, texture was good. Did not eat it. Not tomato taste at all. Idk what flavor that was. Brussels sprouts: Flavor 5/5 Texture 5/5 presentation 5/5 Temperature 2/5 Salmon, crawfish& mash potatoes: 3/5- salt and low temp. Catfish and grits: 4/5 Alcoholic beverages: 8/5 The ladies loved them had ordered multiple of different drinks. Full details: We visit here for a girls brunch on Sunday. It was very full. Waiting list was 45 for a table of three. I arrived before my friends so I got on the waiting list and sat at the bar since it was first come first served. ( since chairs open, I place reserved in the seats just in case they arrived before our waiting time was complete). Full details: waiting list -1 To my surprise I received a notification on my phone saying I was off the waiting list, as groups continued to enter. I immediately spoke to host (I think Jordan) to place me back on the list, And I'll prefer a table with a seat with back rest verses sitting on bar backless stools. He told me he thought we were going to be at the bar since I was a sitting there saving seats. He was very friendly and kind about his message, it was just lack of communication that was a no no. He didn't bother to ask if I still prefer a table. My table was ready now, (less than 45 minutes), which is why he removed me from the waiting list without notice. -2 Drinks Even the ladies at the table tasted it. Taste as if I would have drank that entire glass I would've been sick (sincerely). The GM told me that I was going to be responsible for the drinks I did NOT drink that was Horrid and was removed from the table. Which were $5. (Didn't see a price or inform prior to this point), so to be fair I told them they can replace it with at spirit drink. They return to say they will take it off this time. But you can't order something to try and remove it if you dislike it. This is the moment where my mind was made up to not return to Quotes, until they remove this policy. I will never feel comfortable ordering something that was prepared HORRIBLE and be financially responsible for something I did not consume. I don't even feel comfortable returning and having them feel or speak as if they doing me a favor when the ball was dropped from the company. The birthday dessert was bread pudding since the chocolate cake was complete out. It was packaged for take out. It wasn't that good to my liking. But I'm not a bread pudding girl either. I wouldn't get this again even if it's comp. (Not to mentioned the flies and gnats) If I was to return: I'll might try for Happy hour and the chocolate dessert. read more

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I've always seen this place on the side of Willowbrook mall and never made time to try it out, but I finally got around to it and I wasn't disappointed. My coworkers and I came here for lunch and we all loved it. The food was delicious, the decor was super cute, and the service was on point. I will for sure be visiting again and trying something new on the menu. read more

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Was in the area for a movie premier & decided to try Quotes as I have seen them on IG many times. Arrived about 9pm on a Sunday night and everything was really good. Plenty of parking. Hostess greated us with a smile. The ambience is really nice, not too bright not too dark. Playlist was great, R&B! Nice Bar, tables, booths and cocktails tables. Our waitress Cheyenne was really nice and patient. I ordered the Creole Catfish & my friend ordered Honey Garlic wings. Both were great. Catfish and wings were fried really well. Honey garlic sauce was so good. Dirty rice and creole sauce was just ok. Really enjoyed our visit. I would definitely return to try more dishes and and a drink as the drink menu was extensive. read more

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I gave 4 stars because customer service was great .. food wise 3 stars . I had the catfish and grits ( yummy ) very creamy , crawfish was good but my catfish was a little soft not fried hard but it was still yummy . The pork chop platter was great ( my friend got that ) . She said she really enjoyed it The are for me was my spinach dip . Was a bit pricey for the amount you get a small cup with a bunch chips . It is also more cheese than spinach . The ambiance was nice .. older crowd and I love that cause the 20-25 can get rowdy . Overall I will be coming back to try the soul food tacos . Bartender was great gentleman. read more

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My second time coming here. The food is amazing. Really good vibe with r&b playing in the background. Our server was really nice and our food came quickly. One mishap was getting seated. We had put our name on the wait list only to still have to wait 10-15 minutes after getting the text that our table was ready. Initially our party of 5 had to squeeze into a table for 4. Later they ended up moving us cause they saw how uncomfortable we were. Secondly we came for brunch but we couldn't order mimosas because they were out of champagne. How on God's green earth are yall out of champagne for Sunday brunch??! Never had that happen before. There needs to be some tweaks operationally but otherwise worth the visit. read more

Vibe was nice...customer service was great..food was good and came out quick. We arrived during happy hour, drinks were good and price was decent. Recommended and will return! read more

Came here for the first time later at night. My waitress was great, provided wonderful insight on the menu and was easy to converse with. I ordered the fried catfish and dirty rice. I was certainly surprised as this was my second attempt in general trying fried catfish--first time else where weren't the best. The catfish was cooked to perfection and so was rice. The cheese sauce brought it all together so I pleasantly enjoyed. My friend ordered the fried pork chops with white rice, bake mac n cheese and candied yams. The rice was a little firmer than expected and the mac n cheese lacked rich flavor but was decent to have as a side dish. The candied yams were great and pork chops and gravy were also enjoyable. Overall, solid choice. read more

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Everything tasted well and it was well seasoned . The sweet tea was flavorful. The waitress was nice. Service was good. I went on a Friday when they first opened. The music was good and the atmosphere looked nice. I will definitely be back to try other items. For the record they do not take cash as payment. read more

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I came across Quotes through an Instagram post and finally had a chance to take my mother in law for lunch. We went at opening so there wasn't a wait and plenty of seating. I like the open concept and natural light which makes the space feel inviting. The food was pretty good. I had the boudin egg rolls for my appetizer and it came with 6 halves. They were tasty but could've used a little more filling versus cheese. Fried chicken was okay, not bad, not outstanding. Next time I'll probably go with the catfish as my server recommended. The Brussel sprouts had a really good sweet and savory flavor and the yams did not disappoint. My favorite part of the meal was the sweet cornbread waffle, a unique touch. Drinks were amazing!!! I went with the Southern Belle because D'Ussé and frozen are my two favorite drink ingredients. read more

Quotes Willowbrook - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Listen, my cousin and I pulled up at Quotes after getting off the plane from a vacation in Hawaii at 2pm on a Friday and it was poppin in there. the waitress said it's always like that regardless of the day! Like what is y'all secret cause why y'all not at work? lol hell put me on!!! We ordered a few drinks and appetizers. Drinks were pretty good, I stayed on the sweeter side. Food was just OK, had the boudain egg rolls 3.5/5, the dough wasn't crisp enough; filling was standard. The oxtail empanadas were not impressive sadly. One was completely hollow inside, don't know how the kitchen even sent it out . However when I let the waitress know, she took the plate back and they gave me two more. Quotes has a good vibe, think it was my first time patronizing since it was the previous spot. Good to see it thriving and not ever having to worry about parking or being robbed $40-60 to park before you get inside. I no longer live in Houston but I pass it on the way from the airport so I'll add it to the list. read more

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Talk about a brunch experience! I didn't know what to expect when I went to eat at Quotes. I had heard good things and came with high expectations and a big appetite. I was not disappointed! From the moment we entered, the serving staff were attentive and gracious. We had our primary server, but other staff members checked in on us throughout our meal as well. The interior was large and beautifully decorated, with a flower backdrop with a professional setup for taking pictures. The very appropriately placed quotes decorating the walls are also a nice touch. And the food! The seafood queso, boudin egg rolls and fries were amazing! The depth of flavor and taste were hard to fathom and I quickly found myself going back for more. I had the fish and shrimp combo with the included two sides, which I chose to be Mac and cheese and grits. The fish and shrimp were perfectly fried and the sides complemented them nicely. The cheesecake was also delicious and very unique. I was only sad to not be able to try more, but next time! read more

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Vibes!! I visited for lunch on a Saturday. We made reservations the night before for 10am. We were sat as woken as we arrived I. The bar area. Our waitress was nice. She was personable and attentive. She took our drink order right away and it didn't take very long for them to arrive. The food was okay. It took a while to arrive and wasn't hot. My sister's order was missing an item that never arrived. Now for the vibes. The music was great, there a setup with a super cute backdrop. read more

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Food is as amazing definitely recommend. Went with my family and plates were empty when we left.COOL VIBES

Was looking for a nice place to have lunch and wanted soul food so decided to go to Quotes. This was my second time visiting. Everything we ordered was delicious. The yams were sweet but not too sweet and were still in chunks and not puréed, which I love. The greens were well seasoned and delicious! The service was pretty good, no complaints. The ambiance is always a vibe. read more

Quotes Willowbrook - Mac n cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We definitely visited during a bad time. Our waiter had a party table prior to us that took her 15 min to close out before she even offered us water. Once we received the water, it tasted terrible. We requested sparkling or bottled water and they were out. Also we were given dirty silverware. I will say the food was really good, but the service ruined the entire experience and we will not return. read more

Quotes Willowbrook - Oxtail empanada - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The service is still top notch, the food is excellent and the ambiance makes you wanna stay a lil longer. read more

Quotes Willowbrook - The entrance at WillieBrook Mall - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Hats off to the chef. Food was outstanding. Service was on point and the drinks were very good. Great place to dine. Staff was very professional and friendly. Everyone had a smile, to me means mgmt is doing their due diligence. Maybe a little bit of music. read more

Came to quotes for a late afternoon lunch! Sat at the bar as it was a 40 minute wait for table service. The bar service was good, to be as packed as they were, she was very attentive. The food came rather quickly and was extremely well seasoned and hot temperature. The food was amazing!! I thoroughly enjoyed my plate and so did my friend! The ambiance is nice and quaint read more

The food was okay. I feel like it could've been better. We waited almost 45 mins for our food. I also didn't get to take the pictures either. Our server Rich was amazing and had good recommendations on food and drinks. We had a fish sandwich and the creole catfish. The ambiance is nice and the music was a good selection of r&b. Our drinks were extremely strong to the point that we couldn't enjoy them. Would most definitely like to dine again and give them another chance to redeem themselves because I had high hopes for this place. read more

It's a vibe for Sunday Funday but pack your patience! We made reservations because we had a large party so we didn't have to wait long to be seated. However, the wait for food and drinks was longer than I would have liked. Our server was very apologetic and did the best she could to keep us having a good time. The DJ did the same. He made the wait fun with the music and the commentary. That day was very hot in the restaurant but again, the staff was doing what they could to help out; even telling us why it was so hot. A closing staff member increased the heat rather decreasing the heat before leaving for the night. That alongside all the body heat, we did break a sweat. The food, though...*licks fingers.* I had the oxtail Mac-n-Cheese and greens. I had to order the oxtail quesadillas to go because I didn't get enough and wanted the family to try for dinner. They were just as good even after being reheated in the toaster oven. They have a nice bar too and from all the seats being full, I can assume it's a good time with good drinks too. Another characteristic I did like about it, even being Sunday Funday, it's not too much for families. The music is fun and appropriate for all ages. I do want to visit again during the week or early Saturday to compare crowd. Either way, I will be back. read more

Quotes Willowbrook - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

I visited this spot for the first time and met a friend for brunch. The vibe was different from my usual go-to places, but one thing that stood out was how friendly and welcoming everyone was. I ordered the chicken and waffles, and it was not only absolutely delicious but also a shareable-sized portion! I'll love to come back and try their creole options! Everything sounded so good on the menu! Happy hour starts at 11:00am!! If you're looking for great food and warm hospitality, this place is worth a visit. Find it right next to Zara! read more

Quotes Willowbrook - Chicken & waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

Hello Yelpers!!! I'm in the H-Town and just stopped at quotes right from the airport. I absolutely loved it. The staff were so nice. We were greeted seated and the menu was brought to us. I ordered their Tilapia with Girts and it was so cheesy and delish. We also had the Shrimp for appetizers. I had the passion fruit cocktail and that was nice as well. The restaurant is really nice and I loved the selection of music. read more

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Went to **Quotes** in Houston to celebrate my brother and sister's birthday, and we made it a full group event. From start to finish, the atmosphere was lively and fun--definitely the kind of place that sets the tone for a celebration. The food was solid. I tried the lamb chops with grits for the very first time. While I can't say it completely won me over, I didn't hate it either--it was different, and I'm glad I gave it a try. The rest of the table ordered a mix of dishes, and overall everyone seemed happy with their plates. The drinks were definitely a highlight--nice, strong, and made just right. The vibe of the restaurant was one of the best parts. Great energy, music, and a crowd that made the night feel special. My brother in particular had an amazing time (partly because he was smitten with our waiter ), so I'd say the restaurant left a big impression on him! All in all, Quotes delivered on food, drinks, and atmosphere. I'd definitely go back the next time I'm in Houston. read more

The atmosphere and ambience is very pleasant, R&B over a delicious meal. Service was on point, the drinks were great, food excellent! Highly recommend! read more

Quotes Willowbrook - Blackened catfish over dirty rice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

I want to speak on our experience because it truly didn't align with the energy your establishment claims to stand for. You literally have *"Be curious, not judgmental"* printed on the back of your shirts--yet what we experienced was the complete opposite. We came to celebrate my baby's birthday--this was a place *they* chose--and instead of feeling welcomed, we were met with unnecessary aggression. Ahmad, one of the owners, approached my children in a very rude and aggressive manner while they were simply being children and taking pictures. That moment alone shifted the entire energy of our visit. What's even more concerning is what *didn't* receive attention. We sat for 30 minutes without a waitress. Meanwhile, one server--Seven--was visibly overwhelmed, handling all the outside tables alone. Despite that, she still showed care and effort by trying to find us assistance, and I genuinely appreciate her for that. Once Briana came, she did an excellent job and took care of us the best she could. However, by that time, the experience had already been impacted. Our appetizers came out warm--not hot--and the food took so long that my children were no longer even interested in eating. We ended up packing everything to go, which is disappointing when the intention was to sit, celebrate, and enjoy the moment together. I'm not writing this to be dismissive I'm writing this because there is a clear disconnect between your brand message and the actual experience. Respect, patience, and awareness especially when it comes to children should never be optional. I hope this is received with the same openness your message promotes, because experiences like this matter. read more

Quotes Willowbrook I have never experienced such Bad service. This has triggered my migraine. Normally, you'll know this is my spot but Tonight has totally Embarrassed me with my guest! 3.5 hours and only water and appetizer. We waited 43 minutes for a manager and never saw them. There was 4 on staff and the restaurant wasn't that busy. I can't right now! read more

It's so unfortunate that we ended our trip to Houston here. The service was slow we were ignored for 45 minutes after being seated. Then when our server finally came it took another half hour to get WATER! We stayed, trying to give the restaurant the benefit of the doubt but ultimately it took 2 plus hours after being seated to get any food. Additionally some of our party's food had clearly been waiting under a warm lamp for way too long and the quality was not great. It's infuriating to see tables seated after us served before us and still not have the food be very good. I'd avoid until they can figure out the service. read more

food was amazing and drinks was amazing the ambience was very outgoing love the vibe alot and waitress was amazing as well so after all i think i will definitely be coming back read more

Quotes Willowbrook - bayou pasta - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

Amazing food! Impeccable service and I will definitely be back! The patio and private room was awesome for a small party of about 20-30. All drinks $10 read more

Quotes Willowbrook - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I strolled in Quotes on a Sat noon with the girls and boy did we love the ambiance! They had a dj with tunes right on point and the waitress was A plus! The food is always on point but it did take a little longer to get our food this day. We got pizza, chicken and waffles, ox tail empanadas, burger, loaded fries, lemon drops and a bottle of champagne....all too good! We will def be back! read more

Quotes Willowbrook - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The ambience was OK. The service was OK, now I save the worst for last. I ordered crabcakes and clearly was given salmon croquettes. My drink was served out of a plastic hurricane glass. That is no class at all. read more