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Roost

4.0 (638 reviews)
ModerateNew American
Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
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Casual
Moderate noise
Happy hour specials
Outdoor seating

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Braised lamb orrechiete
Cedar Fish Y.

Very bland, little to no lamb meat in it compared to the portion of pasta. I had a high hope but got very disappointed.

Jessica N.

I liked the atmosphere at Roost! There was a comfortable vibe and I loved the hand wipes given. However, the food was subpar. The porkchop was hard to cut through but the glaze had a nice touch to it. I think the bread service is unique and the pretzel itself was good! The pasta was nothing special, it did not taste like much and tasted like a mix of ingredients that didn't fit in well. Our server was lovely and took care of all our needs! Overall, 5/10.

The Famous Fried Cauliflower
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Roost is such a special space. I joined the girls for our recurring girl date, and I'm so glad we chose this spot. Cozy, unpretentious, and boasting dim warm light, this spot feels incredibly intimate! The menu is revised every few weeks, inspired by local availability of farm fresh seasonal ingredients. We noticed influences from India and Asia throughout the menu, and amongst other things, it was a refreshing change for those who struggle in choosing an entree (ie. me) From the Eat Drink HTX menu, we indulged in a handful of offerings (and added others). Starting with bread service, we knew we were in for a treat. While I've never received a pretzel for bread service, we were given a forewarning, and the pretzel was delicious! Among the butter options was a delicious pimento, honey miso, and sun dried tomato. The pimento was ample and delicious. Maybe it's because I'm a beer cheese pretzel girl, but this one was by far the favorite. We followed bread service with their famous cauliflower and the calamari salad. The calamari salad was the popular option at my table, but I appreciate the cauliflower. It was neither battered nor hard fried, but treated tenderly and sauced well. The yogurt fish was grouper. A thicker cut, this is for a fish lover, not a first time seafood enthusiast! We tried both the Dubai chocolate cake and coffee and donuts. The donuts were dense but warm and flavorful. The coffee ice cream was a great compliment. The Dubai chocolate cake was not what we expected. The slice of chocolate cake was lovely, but I really can't comment any further than that since a member of our party had a tree nut allergy (so we enjoyed the pistachio creme on the side). Speaking of, they were great with accommodating our allergies and answering all of our questions about the menu. Overall, I love neighborhood joints like this! I love that this one's been around for so long, and hope it's here for years to come! There is a new merchant credit card fee (up to 3.99%) charged on all credit card transactions, but all and all its a win.

Gene L.

Since I moved back to Houston from NYC in late 2023, Roost has cemented itself as probably one of my favorite (if not THE favorite) restaurants. That is not a statement I take lightly, given the wonderful eateries in this city. What makes Roost unique is that it is very clear in its identity, and is not trying to be a derivative or copy cat of some other trend or style of dining (which I often find these days). What you will get here is an always delicious meal - an ingredient driven menu that is always rotating seasonally, a cozy atmosphere, and the friendliest service. It is hard to review the food specifically since the menu is always rotating, but I can tell you I have NEVER had a bad meal here. Roost is really an all purpose place - it's casual enough that you can come for a quick weeknight dinner, a date night spot, or even use it as a special occasion. There is zero pretension here - it is very much a neighborhood restaurant through and through. Recently I attended a dinner and wine pairing where owner/chef Kevin Naderi spent a few moments sharing the ethos behind Roost - it was amazing to listen to the way he articulated all the reasons my girlfriend and I had always said why we love this place so much. Cannot recommend Roost enough!

Richard Y.

The good: ambience was homey and our server was nice The meh: the food. The supposedly standout bread service and fried cauliflower were nothing special. The octopus main was tiny and also nothing special. The burger was the best entree among the ones we ordered but was a pretty standard burger.

Jerk spiced and grilled carrots
Jonathan V.

We went to Roost for a mid week date night to check out their rotating menu and we were not disappointed. Roost is located in the Montrose area tucked away in a neighborhood setting. Roost was offering their Mediterranean inspired menu but some of their standard favorites this time around. Food: we ordered food for two people and were very satisfied at the end of the night. We started with the prosciutto e pera salad which had a good serving of prosciutto and pears topped with burrata and mustard frills. It was very refreshing and hearty. For our main courses we ordered the Patagonian salmon persillade which came with some cooked down cabbage and toasted garlic. The salmon was cooked nice but the star of that dish was the sauce that the cabbage was served in. We could have eaten just the cabbage on its own it was so good. We also had the truffled ricotta gnudi which was described as a pasta dish. It came more as a dumpling like texture but the flavor in this dish was also on point. It was paired with some baby mushrooms and Gruyère cheese. For a side we got the jerk spiced and grilled carrots and it came with a side of lime yogurt that was amazing. Our server recommended we get an extra side of just the yogurt and we ate all of it up. The carrots were tender and well seasoned and paired very well with the yogurt sauce. Our server offered us a complimentary dessert of tart lemon mousse parfait which was just as it sounds. It was tart and light but we were looking for something more filling for dessert and got the chai spiced sticky toffee pudding too. We expected the sticky toffee pudding to be a little more dense. It came more as a spiced chai cake than a sticky toffee pudding but the Chantilly crème on top was light and airy and paired well with the rose petal. We would probably pass on both of these desserts and try something like their coffee donuts next time. The portions for all of the food were a good serving for two people to share. If you are looking for large portions, this isn't the place for you. The ingredients they use in each dish are very fresh and you can taste that in each dish. Service: the service here is a bit slow because it has more of a neighborhood restaurant vibe. There was one main server and one runner who would come around and refill our drinks. We ordered a bottle of wine with dinner and the server kept it in the fridge in the back and would bring it out each time we needed our wine glasses refilled. They were both working very hard. Do not come here if you are in a rush. This place is more of a hangout spot with great food in an intimate setting. Our server was running around all night and doing her best to take care of 8 tables. She even came out to sing happy birthday to one of the tables in the middle of her service. Props to her for going all night. We spent 2 and half hours at Roost and had a great time just hanging out and enjoying the food. The food is top notch and you can tell they cook each dish with care. Each dish has its own unique flavor and we appreciated the variety of flavors we got try. We will be coming back when their menu rotates again. I would highly recommend coming out to Roost to try their food!

Pineapple tart tartin
Emily G.

Overall, was pleasantly surprised by this restaurant and will definitely be back to try more. The food was different in a good way, they have a menu that rotates about every two months I believe. The calamari we had was Chinese fusion and was my moms favorite dish of the night. I appreciate that they didn't try to call it something like "Szechuan calamari", and the black bean flavor really stood out. We also tried the fish (it may be a recurring menu item) which I didn't realize was with mole sauce until the server gave a brief explanation that it would be a Persian take on the mole sauce since the chef was Persian. Even though I really do not like mole I still decided to give it a try. It was much better than mole I've had and I thought it was well done, but we just weren't used to the flavors so I'm not sure it's something I'd order again. I was a little disappointed in the dessert as it seemed so basic compared to the other dishes we had, but I hope to come back for the famous donuts and coffee! They also have a tasting menu which I would consider next time. Service was great. There's a row of parking spots right in front of the restaurant, but i can't comment on whether it's easy to park during busy hours. We came at around 6pm on a Sunday and we were the one of the only 2 parties there. It started to pick up as we left.

Bread Service
Serena S.

I saw a giant pretzel with 3 homemade spreads on my Instagram feed, and I immediately made a reservation. The bread service is a must. Their spreads are seasonal, so when I went I had a pimento cheese spread, artichoke lemon butter, and salted passionfruit butter. I honestly can't say which was my favorite, as I ate them all on rotation! For my entree, I ordered the cajun fried chicken livers on a biscuit. The pickled jalapeños were not only a great touch of color to the plate, but they were also bursting with flavor. The chicken livers were fried to perfection. My only qualm would be that the biscuit was rock solid. I was hoping for something softer and doughier. This restaurant has a fun and friendly montrose vibe to it with a menu that changes every 2-3 months. It's rustic, old-fashioned, and very homey ...but make an early reservation if you want to find parking!

Roost Burger
Clint M.

I guess I just don't get the appeal of this place. I came by with a group of nine on a Monday night. Given the location, the small dining area and the lack of parking were expected, but being crammed in a corner at a table that wasn't nearly big enough was a disappointment since we'd made the reservation over two weeks prior. All of us partook of the EatDrinkHTX menu for the campaign the restaurant was participating in. My wife opted for the fried cauliflower, which was nice but soft and unimpressive. For the main course, we went with the Roost Burger, a signature dish of the restaurant topped with goat cheese and garlic aoli. My burger came out underdone for how I ordered it, which wasn't a surprise. It seemed like those bringing out the food weren't aware of the ways we'd ordered our burgers and I got someone else's by mistake. The flavor of the burger was solid, but the fries were a complete let down. There was a decent portion, but not well seasoned and served with a side of way too little ketchup. I noticed that the collective reaction from everyone at our table was basically "I wouldn't order this again." The chicken milanesa was overcooked and dry according to both people who got it, while the falafel was lacking according to the one person who ordered it. Things only went downhill from there. Between the main course and dessert, the poor quality seating really began to take its toll. I don't know if it's a technique to turn over tables faster but your back hurting while waiting for food is hardly a pleasant experience. Those of us who ordered dessert opted for the salted chocolate budding. Salt was pretty much the only stand out flavor. They could have cut the salt in half and it still would have been the most prominent flavor in the dish. The more you ate, the more overpowering the salt flavor got. A complete miss and easily the worst desserts I've received at a restaurant in years. Service was attentive but the food came out very slowly. They were good about keeping our drinks refilled or replaced, though. The service and burger were the main reasons I didn't opt for a one star review. Regardless, like the majority of my group, I wouldn't come back here again.

Melon n' Prosciutto
Melodi D.

I think I may have found one of my new favorite places in Houston! Roost is a local business that boasts a "farm-to-table" philosophy and changes its menu every 6-8 weeks to always keep things fresh. The atmosphere is super warm and homey, as well as romantic (though not overwhelmingly so--still perfectly acceptable to come with friends or family!). The prices are also very reasonable and the service is quick and friendly. I'll try not to spend too much time recommending specific dishes (since, like I mentioned, their menu is always changing), but I will say that the quality of the food is top-notch, and they are able to concoct unconventional food combinations that just work so well. One such example is the Melon n' Prosciutto! The Mahi Mahi we had was also great, cooked to a perfect crisp. And their famous cauliflower (which is actually always on their menu) is a must-try. Overall, highly recommend! It would also be in your best interest to make a reservation, since the restaurant is fairly small.

Bread service and delicious French wine.
Natasha H.

The cauliflower was delicious, it was accompanied with a nice sauce. Definitely will have it again, it's permanent staple in their monthly changing menu. The braised rib was a little to saucy for me so not one of my favorites. The ambiance is a nice little cozy spot, that's low key, the staff was warm and friendly. Will be coming back.

Outside artwork
Brian T.

Came here for a romantic date night and it was everything we wanted and more! I had had this place bookmarked for a while, but hadn't yet had a reason to check it out. We had a reservation for 2 on a Saturday night - reservations recommended, as the place is small and I can see it easily filling up. Between the two of us, we generally like sharing a variety of dishes, so we ordered mix of appetizers, which only left room for one entree and one dessert. Our appetizers were the Bread Service, Fried Cauliflower, and Panipuri. The Bread Service is a homemade pretzel served alongside pimento cheese spread, truffle honey butter, and strawberry balsamic butter. Each spread was so good, but my favorite was the pimiento cheese spread - this one was the most abundant in serving size too. The Fried Cauliflower was absolutely delicious. Reminiscent of fried cauliflower served at other restaurants, this one had a good savory to it with a sweet miso dressing as a contrast. It was also topped with flakes that are similar to those you see served in takoyaki. The Panipuri was also very tasty. It's pretty similar to panipuri I've had at other Indian restaurants, so bonus points for featuring this amidst other American dishes, but also with a hearty serving of chickpeas in each little cup. Onto the entree. We shared the Teres Steak, which ended up being plenty for two of us after the appetizer "sampler" we got earlier. This steak was served in a red wine sauce with a side of mushrooms and homemade gnocchi. Solid 5/5. The steak was tender and melted in our mouths. I don't think I've ever had steak & gnocchi, but their homemade gnocchi was the perfect carb to go with the meat, and had a nice sear on the outside to give it an extra crisp. The mushrooms made for a delicious vegetable serving. And as if we still had room, we ended up ordering the Coffee n' Donut Holes for dessert, as this is apparently a Roost staple. This was the perfect way to end the night. The donut holes were just that, but way better that what you typically think of when it comes to donut holes. These were a little denser, though not too cakey, and the nutmeg flavor was in no way overpowering. These were served alongside coffee-flavored ice cream and dulce de leche, and topped with pistachios. Everything blended together so well. The coffee ice cream was not bitter at all, and complimented the donut holes perfectly. The dulce de leche added a touch of sweetness, and the pistachios gave the right amount of crunch. We were so full that while we finished the perishable ice cream, we ended up having to pack the donut holes home for future enjoyment. Our waitress for the night was fantastic (can't remember her name, dang it). She made an excellent wine recommendation, an Argentinian Malbec bottle, and gave us the best suggestions on food. We learned that the menu is constantly rotating, and the menu we had at the time in early July 2023 was going to change over the next few weeks. Our server came by often and made sure our waters and wine glasses were always full. Even when we finished our bottle, she asked if we cared for an additional glass of another wine, to which we gladly accepted. While delivering our food to the table, she explained everything in great detail and would often come back to ask for our opinion on her recommendations. I honestly didn't have anything negative to say then and now, as everything was just excellent. We will definitely be returning to Roost! I'm just drooling thinking of that coffee and donut holes. I believe their menu has changed ever since we visited (yes, this review is way overdue), so I'm totally down to return soon.

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$$$

Montrose, Fourth Ward

Gonna start off with the one single solitary bad, and then move on to all the good. Bad - valet was…read morekinda rude. I wasn't aware it was only valet parking in their parking lot so I pulled in and parked. A few minutes passed and a guy walked over and knocked on my window and told me this was valet only. So I asked him "ok so if you don't wanna do valet where do you park". Guy couldn't have cared less and said "I don't know the street?" I just found his demeanor off putting and rude. He needs to work on his talking skills to people. Anyway.... beyond that - my husband and I are from Austin but we're visiting the area because we were celebrating our wedding anniversary and decided here as the place to eat. We are both vegetarian and they have adequate veg options. I started with the watermelon lemonade and then eventually got a jasmine tea. We got the corn soup and the grilled bread and cheese plate as an appetizer (apologies I don't remember the exact name off the top of my head). For our entrees, both my husband and I got a Latin America dish. It was a pepper with cashew cream and quinoa, a chimichurrin sauce, etc. it was FANTASTIC. They don't skimp on the veg plates and I really appreciate that! Especially when a place isn't entirely only plant based focused. This place really take pride in their food and it shows. I watched a chef plate a meal (from my seat, I could see the kitchen) and he was so locked in and meticulous about it. We were checked up on constantly, our waters never ran out, and our waitress was so cool and down to earth. We tipped her well. At the end, our waitress brought us out two complimentary champagne flutes as a congratulations for our wedding anniversary. It was unexpected but so sweet! We really enjoyed it. We both left this place happy and very full. Def worth a visit if you're in the area!!

Complementary valet parking is nice, the lot is small so if everyone had to park themselves it…read morewould be hard. Good sized eating area, with a small bar section maybe 8-10 people. The drink and food menu has a alot of selections. Started with the come and take it cocktail and espresso martini. The come and take it was nice cause it wasn't harsh but a little sweet. The espresso was a lighter version more of a flavored coffee than a strong coffee taste. We got the butter chicken, crab fried rice and the ribs. The butter chicken was bomb I heard and the ribs were flavorful and moist. The crab fried rice was a huge portion, soft shell crab was fried perfect and the egg topped was a nice touch. The old fashioned try is legit, pretty much get 3 full old fashioned for the price of 2. Overall wish we tried some apps but definitely somewhere I would go back.

The Toasted Coconut - Pain Killer

The Toasted Coconut

(590 reviews)

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Museum District, Montrose

When you're stuck in town but want to feel like you're in a tropical destination, The Toasted…read moreCoconut is where you need to come. The team behind the popular restaurant Nobie's opened up this tiki inspired restaurant. Tiki bars happen to be one of my favorite varieties of bars so I was more than excited to finally check it off my list. I had recently seen them on the Food Network as well. They share a lot with another popular dining spot so parking can be a little difficult in their lot. You can find street parking or park across the street in an overflow lot. Customer service was great from start to finish. We had just ate next door and our intentions were to come in here just for cocktails, but I couldn't leave without trying some of the popular items. I wanted the most tropical drink I could find on the menu so I started off with the Blue Hawaiian. I saw fire on the description so my extra self needed to have it. I'm a big rum guy so this drink was right up my alley and very boozy with two types of rum. It was very coconut forward with pineapple being the secondary flavor. One was enough for me to feel just right. Since we had just ate, we decided to share the World Famous Cheeseburger. This was a great burger. I don't know if they were going for the smash effect, but it had smash burger characteristics. It had all my favorite things that are musts on a burger like American cheese and red onions. It also had a very nice chili aioli that added great flavor to the burger. I came on another stop for a drink visit shortly after and tried the pork dumplings and popcorn chicken. These were also very good. If I lived in the area, this place would easily be a place I would frequent often. I will most definitely be back!

Absolutely AMAZING. No notes…read more The food was delicious and was prepared perfectly. The Bro Saam was perfection

Nancy's Hustle - Shrimp cavatelli

Nancy's Hustle

(1.2k reviews)

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EaDo

Absolutely exquisite! I love the open kitchen concept and how the menu is always new each visit…read more The service is excellent and the ambiance is so special. Every detail is beautiful.

The famous Nancy's Hustle absolutely lived up to the hype. Definitely the best out of the new…read moreAmerican, small dish spots in Houston (in my humble opinion). The ambiance and service is absolutely phenomenal as well! We started off with the Green Flag, a basil based French 75, and a glass of Tempranillo. Sooo good. The infamous Nancy Cakes definitely met my expectations as well. Somehow they're light and dense at the same time, and the butter and roe are so flavorful with the light cakes. I loved them! The most memorable dish was the lamb tartare. I was blown away by the absence of the usual gaminess of lamb meat, which always scares me with lamb dishes. There was a bit of spice with the base sauce as well, and the charred sesame naan on the side was amazingggg. Definitely a favorite! The yellowtail crudo was a little bit spicy, a little more smoky, and very deep in flavor. Unfortunately we got this dish a bit later in the rotation so we were super full at this point, but I would definitely order again!! The uni crudo was definitely memorable, but probably my least favorite bite of the meal. Everything meshed together nicely, but honestly nothing really stood out within the bite. Probably wouldn't get this again, but I did enjoy it! The beef sticky rice was a side dish that surprisingly stood out! The toasted shallots and onions on top were delicious, and the rice was a perfect chewiness. It came with a fermented chili beurre blanc sauce that paired nicely as well. It helped that the sauce came in a cute little cow container! Finally, we had to get a unique dessert to finish off the meal. We got the Parmesan cheesecake with honey and pepper - this will live in my head forever. An unexpected savory sweet combination in a crustless cheesecake, with plenty of honey drizzle and peppercorns that balanced everything out. The drink pairing was super sweet but a great balance to the dessert! I will never forget this meal. I cannot WAIT to come back to Nancy's Hustle!

State of Grace - Texas Blue Crab Hushpuppies

State of Grace

(1.1k reviews)

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River Oaks

Wow! I'm not sure what I expected when booking a resy for brunch on a Sunday at State of Grace, but…read moreit completely exceeded my expectations. Extremely kind service from the hosts through the entire team. The best balance of conversational and storytelling without being overbearing. We never felt rushed and they made the experience feel personal, and felt we truly got to know the restaurant and reasoning behind a few of the dishes just through their excitement. We ordered coffees along with the crab hush puppies, gumbo, avocado toast, and ended with their massive cinnamon roll. It was the perfect spread and everything was so flavorful! (My only critique was I wish the cinnamon roll was warmed up and served with a bit more icing). The interior was fabulous with an amazing aroma. I would highly recommend for anywhere from an intimate date to a group brunch! Beautiful bar as well, I cannot wait to come again another night for dinner. Upon exit, we were also departed with a complimentary cookie - super cute touch!

Celebrated a special occasion at State of Grace. Mainly valet parking…read more Jamilia was an AWESOME waitress. Appreciated her humor and talking to her! She provided excellent service along with her assistant, Jonathan. Enjoyed an espresso martini & tried some of the carajillo! Appetizers were the highlight of this meal (minus the hamachi crudo; sauce was super weird). Enjoyed the woodfried oysters (6pc) & gulf crab hushpuppies. Oysters from Texas & Alabama were delicious! Faves were Key Allegro, Mermaid Tears, & Matagorda Pearls. Capo Hugo was alright. Sides: pommes puree (whipped potato) & wood grilled asparagus - these were good Got a bite of the overpriced burger and that was the best entree out of the ones that were ordered. Fries were delicious and addicting too! Classic blackened redfish was ok; nothing special. Le Entrecôte (steak frites) was also ok; some steak pieces were hard to chew. Was NOT a fan of the lobster fettuccine. Surprisingly bland and barely any lobster meat for the cost of that dish. Ended the night with dessert. Basque cheesecake tasted great! Banana foster was pretty good. Grab a cookie on the way out of the restaurant! Don't see myself coming back here for dinner, but I'm open to trying their brunch menu.

Roost - newamerican - Updated May 2026

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