Beautiful restaurant, excellent ambiance, and very good food. Don't label roost a "neighborhood spot" because it's a lot more than that. The remodel looks really nice, very tasteful. The seats are actually well padded and not some hard wood nonsense like a lot of high end restaurants that just want to turn tables. The temperature is very comfortable, not too cold not too hot. The music is incredible - you're going to hear songs you long forgot about it that span classic hip hop to r&b. The food is excellent and the service is great. At the same time, this is a very approachable menu with multiple items you'll want to try. I loved it. read more

My friend and I had dinner at Roost last month for Eat Drink HTX. We choose Roost because of their menu offerings listed on the EDH website. We informed our server that we were planning to order from the EDH menu. The EDH menu was listed on a small card on the table. We asked about menu items and double checked to make sure the deal included all three courses. The only stipulation communicated by our server was that the dessert course did not include the Skillet Baked Brie. I started with a glass of rosé. Because it was a Tuesday, they had happy hour all day. The rosé was very good. 1st Course: We shared the Crispy Artichokes and The Famous Fried Cauliflower. Both appetizers were good, but we really enjoyed the artichokes! They were so flavorful and I enjoyed the breading. The waving of the Bonito flakes on the cauliflower was cool. 2nd Course: I had the Auberge Burger and it was really good! It had onions and truffle aioli which I love! It was very filling, especially with the fries. My friend enjoyed the Free Range Chicken. 3rd Course: We had the Coffee N' Donut Holes and the Caramel Apple Bread Pudding. I preferred the Donut Holes, especially with the espresso ice cream. When it was time to close out, we could not find our server anywhere. He disappeared at some point and we never saw him the rest of the night. We noticed an issue with our bill so a different server came over. We were under the impression that the EDH deal included three courses, however the server informed us that it's two courses (appetizer and entrée or entrée and dessert). We looked at the menu card on the table again and the server pointed to the tiny print listed at the top right corner of the card where it stated that it was a choice of two courses. Discrepancies can happen with what's published on the EDH website and what's printed on the menu in the restaurant, but it's frustrating because the two course stipulation wasn't clearly communicated by our server when we asked questions. Out of curiosity, I went to the EDH website today (3-22-26) to see if the menu was still up (it is). It lists all three courses and does not state that it's a choice of two courses. I'll give the business the benefit of the doubt that they weren't trying to bait and switch customers because miscommunications and misunderstandings happen. But it's a bit disheartening to see the business respond to customers in a passive aggressive tone. Clearly many customers were confused on the EDH deal, as it seems to have been an ongoing issue. I enjoyed my meal at the restaurant and I thought the service was good despite the confusion with the EDH deal. But after reading some of the owner's responses to customers and seeing a snarky IG story about the confusion over the EDH offer, it's left a bad taste. To paraphrase Maya Angelou, "...people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." read more

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EAT, DRINK, HTX. 2026. Booked a reservation for Roost for Eat, Drink, HTX and also called to confirm the menu due to some foods that I avoid. The person that I spoke to let me know that they did have options for an appetizer, an entree and a dessert and Roost was also honoring Happy Hour on a Tuesday night. All-night Happy Hour on Mondays and Tuesdays is 30% off all wines and beers. Nice! Confirmed the Eat, Drink, HTX 2026 menu again with our waiter as we ordered. The menu for Eat, Drink, HTX was so small that they could not even print the dessert options on the index card sized menu, but our waiter confirmed that any of the dessert options were available on the Eat, Drink, HTX 2026 menu except for the Skillet Baked Brie. Glad that he "confirmed" as it was so hard to read the very tiny print on the very tiny menu. Started with the appetizers. CRISPY ARTICHOKES Chickpea battered artichoke hearts, Meyer lemon aioli, dressed herbs, fried lemon chips, and olive relish. This was our favorite. The artichoke hearts were so delicious. Could have used an extra bit of the Meyer lemon aioli. It was so good. THE FAMOUS FRIED CAULIFLOWER Lightly fried cauliflower, scallions, pine nuts, with miso dressing & bonito flakes. Fun to watch the bonita flakes wiggle. A entertaining appetizer which is a house specialty. Next to the entrees. FREE RANGE CHICKEN Rosemary airline chicken breast and mash, English style peas, caramelized onion gravy, and chive oil. The chicken was very tender and juicy. The mash and gravy reminded me of my childhood best friend's grandmother's cooking that we ate growing up. AUBERGE BURGER 8oz. Wagyu patty, cantal cheese, 3-onion medley, truffle aioli, & hand cut fries. The fries were great. My friend seemed to enjoy her burger. For dessert, we made sure not to order the Skillet Baked Brie as our waiter specifically told us that was NOT included on the Eat, Drink, HTX 2026 Menu. COFFEE N' DONUT HOLES Cinnamon and nutmeg beignet style donut balls, dulce de leche drizzle, crushed pistachios, and a scoop of espresso bean ice cream. Quite yummy, but we were stuffed at this point. CARAMEL APPLE BREAD PUDDING Stewed apples and ginger, traditional bread custard, drizzle of thyme nectar, and vanilla bean gelato. We each took a bite and took the rest home. Just like two of the other three course $25 dinners that I had for Eat, Drink, HTX 2026 (MAD and Ember & Greens), we ordered an appetizer, an entree and a dessert. And, the food was overall, pretty good. So, what happened next was a bit confusing. Got the bill. Charged $25 each as expected for the Eat, Drink, HTX menu...but there were additional charges. An extra $9 for the Coffee N' Donut Holes and an extra $12 for the Caramel Apple Bread Pudding. So, I reminded the young lady who brought us the bill that we were there for Eat, Drink, HTX which is listed on the website as $25 for dinner. (At this point our waiter had completely disappeared). Her response, oh, yeah. A lot of people have complained to us about that, but we are just doing a two-course meal not a three-course meal. Dessert is not included if you get an appetizer. Interesting. We were very clear with our questions about the menu. Our waiter was very specific about letting us know that we could order an appetizer, an entree and any dessert except the Skillet Baked Brie for the Eat, Drink, HTX 2026 Menu. If you have already had this happen with other diners, why aren't you letting your customers know that you are not honoring what was posted on the Eat, Drink, HTX 2026 website? It felt like a bait and switch. So what should have been a very memorable and enjoyable experience, left a bad taste instead. Next time that there is an obvious recurrent problem that other customers point out.... Be honest. Be honorable. And fix the issue. So disappointed, because Eat, Drink, HTX is really for a good cause. To support those in need in OUR community. read more

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

Roost - Braised lamb orrechiete - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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Amazing food, cozy environment and fantastic service. I love this neighborhood gem! I went with my best friend to celebrate 35 years of friendship. We were treated so well. Can't wait to go back. read more

Terrific, old restaurant. Top two of our regular rotation. Great service consistently

Joselyn was a delight The food was great too. No photos; we ate it too fast Appetizer Bread with 3 types of spread The burger and fries The butter cake Yummmm read more

Their website is iloveroost.com, and it's not wrong. I love Roost! The menu rotates, but there are always hits. We pretty much always order the bread service and share a few small plates and some entrees. The space is cozy, and the staff is helpful if you want any recommendations. read more

Great food and ambience! The bread service was special and delicious!! The service from Emily was great!

Roost is still one of my favorite restaurants in Houston. Its cozy vibe, delicious food and excellent service continue to excite me now as it did 8 years ago, when I visited it for the first time. I visited Roost few weeks ago to celebrate my birthday with my family during Houston's Restaurant Week. Unfortunately, I can't remember what we ate, all I can say is that it was delicious! :) read more

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. read more

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Very small restaurant with only a handful of parking spots. We anticipated that, so we Ubered. The menu is varied and exciting... but unfortunately the food lacked any taste. I was told the rigatoni would be spicy but it literally had no taste- and no heat (think plain pasta). The burger was also bland. The beer and wine selection was very limited, but prices were fair. The tablespoon of coffee ice cream with the donuts for dessert was the best thing we had. We received the check and noticed a 3% surcharge included- for a table of 4 (we have no idea what that was for)... When we then gave 2 credit cards (to split 50/50) the server brought two slips back different totals (but didnt say anything). When asked, she said she had forgotten a glass of wine and added it when running the credit cards. Again, that would have been fine, but we had no idea why the different amounts. The surcharge was applied at 150%- but we just let it go at that point. Sketchy to say the least and we don't plan to go back. read more

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! read more

Roost - Bread Service - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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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. read more

Roost - Roost Burger - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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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. read more

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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. read more

Roost - Bread service and delicious French wine. - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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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. read more

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Love this little gem in Montrose!! Came for weekday dinner to try out the Eat Drink HTX menu and was so pleasantly surprised. Firstly, the service here is excellent. Carla was so attentive and kind! The concept of the restaurant is farm to table with a rotating menu. There's an option for a $55 3 course meal. We opted for the eat drink HTX menu but added on a couple of things so we could try more! Fried cauliflower- so good! It's covered in a wonderful sauce and other accoutrements that make it savory and a great texture. Highly recommend! Brussels- also delicious, crispy and savory. A nice portion as well Bread service- mmm I could eat this everyday! The bread is warm and salted, very soft. The pimento cheese and other two dips are a lovely addition. Tuscan burger- love the goat cheese! It's also a pretty large burger and they cooked it perfectly medium rare as I requested. Fries are also crispy but still soft inside. Good filling option. Coffee and donut holes- so fun! The donut holes are warm and there's a good amount of them. They're crispy outside but soft inside and not too sweet. The coffee ice cream pairs perfectly. We had a res, but you should be able to get a table walking in on a weeknight. There's a few parking spaces out front otherwise you have to park on the street in the neighborhood. read more

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This place is such a joy to go to. The service is exceptionally warm and you can always count on a delicious meal. They take their food and business very seriously without coming off as pretentious or unapproachable. I usually prefer to try new restaurants rather than returning to the same ones, but this place will have me returning again and again. The menu changes often, always presenting new and creative dishes. Everything I've tried has been delicious and I can't wait to return to see what else this place can create! I want to give a special nod to the Valentine's Day special, the duck confit over beet risotto. I didn't think I liked risotto until I tried that. It was so rich and savory. A delicious, indulgent meal and truly one of the best things I've had in a while. read more

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What a quint cozy restaurant nestled in a neighborhood. I like that you could go on a date here or bring your family. We came here for HRW and I was not disappointed. We had the nicest waitress. She explained everything so well. The pancetta was not a fave, but everything else was good. read more

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Excellent service, recommendations, food temperatures, ingredients , presentation . Great ambience , location . Will definitely come back to try other dishes and a good glass of wine . Keep up the amazing work and attention to detail. read more

Roost - Great house drip cafe. - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Made my way back here after many years! It's a very cozy/quaint spot- good date spot. Did HRW menu- opening dishes set a negative tone. The melon soup was ok, but the watermelon salad was such a disappointment. Everything else that followed was pretty spot on. Farm to table dining, and of course love that the menu changes regularly save the few staples (ie cauliflower). Parking will be neighbourhood street parking- very limited parking in front. Server was great and attentive. read more

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Went here last night and brought some friends with us this time, menu changed a little recently and love the options. The food is great. The service is great and love the atmosphere of this quaint little spot. I definitely recommend reservations as it seems to fill up fast, especially on weekends. For appetizer we had the bread service and the tomato tart. Both were great, but the tomato tart was great flavors!! Entree I had the salmon and my partner had the pork chops, again both were great. And for dessert, I can't help but always get the coffee and donuts. The staff is always great, this time our waitress was amazing, offering suggestions, super friendly and absolutely would come back because of her and the food. I believe her name was Meghan. Try it out you won't be disappointed. Ohh. And the only reason it was 4 stars, lol, it was hotttt in here. Thermostat near the table was reading 85 degrees. I know it's hot in houston right now, but we were all sweating at one point or another lol. Turn up the AC. read more

Roost - Coffee N Donut Holes - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place is so weird, because you actually have to describe the aesthetic and size of this place. This restaurant seems to be an old small converted house on the inside. It's kitchy, it's cute, but it's freaking small. How small? I was with a group of people and the waitress bumped into me and so did another waitress. The waitress was maybe plus sized/curvy, the other waitress was thin and couldn't get around. I'm no walrus sized person, so them having difficulty getting around me is an issue. The space for the 7 or 8 of us didn't make sense. Like why were we squished in a corner, with a reservation? I don't think this restaurant is meant to sit groups larger than three. If a friend came along and said she was going here for her birthday, and said she was inviting more than 4 people, I would politely decline. Those chairs are too uncomfortable and the waitresses who accidentally bumped into me wasn't fun. To be fair the waitresses were always polite and apologized. I wasn't mad at them for bumping into me, because they don't have magical powers to increase the area size of a restaurant. Service was slow. Not sure why it was so slow either as we had a good view of the kitchen and they were hustling, so there's a disconnect somewhere. And the restaurant is way to freaking small to be behind. Food wise it was just okay to mediocre. The burger with the fancy goat cheese, now that was amazing. The cauliflower appetizer, I still haven't figured out if it was amazing or amazing, because I was hungry. They completely skimped on fries and they tasted super average and didn't bother with giving enough ketchup. I tried my husband's dessert. It was super gross. It was supposed to be like this chocolate decadent mousse, but it was way too thin, the mousse didn't know if it was supposed to be salted and crunchy, and it just tasted wrong. I love stealing food from my husband. That was one dessert I was glad to let him have. The waitress of ours was okay. She did do that fake southern thing, where she called everyone "love" and "honey" but it sounded like someone trained her to say that, not that its a natural part of her vocab. This isn't like a deal breaker or anything, but I kept wondering why she kept saying it, when it sounded like she was angry and forced too. Otherwise, she was a decent waitress. The restaurant did not have a lot of variety in terms of non alcoholic drinks and our waitress looked offended to I even asked. Like come on lady, not every restaurant outing is a boozy affair. I got the impression you were suppose to come here for the beer/wine, but hello not everyone drinks. They had sodas. Water. Can't recall if they had tea. Not a place I would venture too again. If you have to check it out for yourself I recommend you do it with a party of three or less and avoid the chocolate mousse and ask upfront for extra french fries and ketchup. A larger party will have you feeling stiff and sore and wondering why your party is squished against a wall. read more

So glad Houston Restaurant Week happened to introduce us to this GEM! Emily was an outstanding server: knowledgeable, personable, and observant. Loved the mushroom toast appetizer and the Texas peach appetizer!! Entrees were equally amazing. The pork chop was generous, tasty, and cooked to perfection. The mezzi rigatoni with short rib was rich and very satisfying. The desserts were the perfect ending: donut holes with coffee ice cream and caramel sauce, and the southern butter cake with stewed fruit. We WILL be back (for more)! read more

Went into town to see a show and grabbed dinner at Roost with friends. It is a cute small house converted to restaurant. The ambiance and staff and food were great. The presentation and flavor of every dish was on point. My partner and I shared the kale and artichoke burger and it was awesome. Our table shared the famous cauliflower appetizer and the bread service (which is really a large homemade pretzel) with dipping sauces. Every dish had a beautiful presentation and excellent flavors. I think this is definitely a gem not to be missed. read more

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I really like the vibe of this place. Tasty American food in a chill, not pretentious spot. Can be a little hit and Miss on some items but they change menus often to keep up with what is in season so you can keep trying new things. The bread service is amazing. Parking is a little limited but can fine street parking as an alternative. Recommend reservations. read more

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Wanted to try Roost, and chose to get curbside dinner on a weekend during HRW. For their $45 3-course dinner, I chose the bacalao fritters, 8 oz angus teres major steak, and the warm apple cake for dessert. The fritters were tasty little bites and I enjoyed the saffron aioli very much. One star down for the steak, as it was supposed to be cooked to medium. I found it to be tough. The apple cake was delightful and not overly sweet. I docked this place another star for the portion size. For $45/dinner, I expected larger portions for the price. Although service was prompt and I appreciated their curbside pickup process, maybe it would have been a more pleasurable dining experience had I just dined in. read more

Roost - (BOTTOM to TOP): Bacalao fritters, steak, and apple cake - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

We have come to Roost a handful of times and it is usually a mixed bag. One of my favorite things about Roost is that the menu changes frequently so you can come back often and never be bored. One of my least favorite things is that when you order red wine is room temperature to a little bit warm. On our most recent visit, we came on a Friday night for a date. The service is always very friendly and we were seated right away. I started with a salad and had chicken while my partner had the cauliflower and the duck confit. The foot was very good, but my only caveat is that I asked for my salad to be lightly dressed and despite assuring me that the salad came with very light minimal dressing it was positively swimming in vinaigrette. Lesson learned, I will just order it on the side next time. Outside of that we had a lovely dinner and am always happy to have this restaurant in the neighborhood. read more

Roost - Mediterranean chicken with tzatziki and tomatoes - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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It's been a while since we've been to Roost, so we decided to stop by last night before heading to Montrose for some Halloween fun. I opted to do the tasting menu and got the classic cauliflower, the duck for my entree, and the basque cheesecake for dessert. We also ordered the PEI mussels cooked in this amazing curry broth as an additional appetizer. It was served with grilled bread and honestly was my fav dish of the night. I could have had this for an entree and been completely happy! The cauliflower was prob my second favorite. It's an oldie but goodie. The basque cheesecake was also phenomenal with the luxardo cherries. Overall, roost still has that nice charm that gives it a cozy feel. And the service was fantastic as always!!! Love revisiting a Montrose staple. read more

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Came here for the Houston Restaurant week menu. Quaint restaurant with a few tables inside - highly recommend making a reservation. The chicken and dumplings were more suited for cold weather dinner. The steak was well flavored. The fried cauliflower is their claim to fame so you'd be doing yourself a disservice if you didn't order it. The donut holes and chocolate tart are tasty desserts. We weren't fans of the appetizer options on the Houston restaurant week menu. read more

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Had a great dinner, as always. Abi gave amazing service! I try to go on Mondays or Tuesdays because of the all night happy hour! But also love that the menu changes every two months or so so I keep coming back and trying new things. 5 stars! read more

Roost has always been on my go to list in Houston for years but for whatever reason I just never got around to going until recently. And boy, do I regret not coming earlier! This restaurant has a really amazing menu, something I wasn't quite expecting from the exterior and interior. It's a very homey restaurant that makes you feel comfortable immediately, with tables that have seen some loving wear and tear. I think what was most striking to me about roost is that the food, ingredients, and modern menu paired in this homey restaurant was just a really refreshing experience. With a group of three we ordered quite a lot of food, favorites were: Bread service - cannot rave enough about how good this was. I'm not usually a big bread person but the spreads and butters they paid it with were just sooooo good. Cauliflower - it came with a miso sauce that just added a lot of depth to the flavor and was just incredible Honestly we ordered a lot of food and I loved every dish. I don't think you can really go wrong with anything here! Definitely adding roost to my rotation of restaurants. read more

Roost - Bread service - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

It's about time I write a review for Roost! I have been a few times and every single time, it is always such a wonderful experience. The atmosphere is super cozy with limited seating and warm lighting to set the mood. I highly recommend making a reservation if you plan to come during peak dinner hours and especially Friday and Saturday. The menu changes every few weeks, but there are a few core menu items that do not change. Some of the menu items that I have tried that are regular menu items are: bread service (butter flavors do change), fried cauliflower, and coffee n donut holes. There is usually a burger option (toppings change), a pasta, and a variety of protein options. The bread service is a MUST. It is a HUGE pretzel that comes out super fresh and hot. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The spread is usually a pimento cheese and two butter flavors that change every few weeks - one savory and one sweet. This time it is Chinese black bean butter and Vietnamese coffee butter. Both are SO flavorful! Every single dish here does not disappoint! It's all fresh and all sourced locally. Usually chicken is not my favorite protein, but every single chicken dish here has been one of my favorite things on the menu! Right now there is a delicious fried chicken dish with corn soufflé and kale slaw - it is SO good!! The breading is so crispy and the chicken is so juicy! The pasta dish is also a top favorite of mine as well! The pasta is sourced locally from BOH Pasta and Pizza. Give this place a try if you're looking for a cute place for date night or a girls' night out! read more

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Visit date: December 22, 2022 ROOST Menu Starting: November 10, 2022 Service - 2/5 Provided feedback on Spiced Chicken Tagine, server expressed demeaning commentary following feedback. Cauliflower - 4/5 Creamy. Pine nuts added texture and chives provided slight change to profile of cauliflower. Bread service - 2/5 Cold. Had potential. Spiced Chicken Tagine - 1/5 Flat. Bites lacked elements of flavor nuances. Returned to Kitchen. read more

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