So the trend for the year is farm to table restaurants. WIth many local vendors being support and the food being super fresh. I like the concepts! This place has been getting a lot of hype so I just had to check it out. I read that it was tiny, so I figured a week night dinner would be my best bet. We arrived around 7:30 pm and the place was packed. There are mainly 2 seat and 4 seat tables, but they are movable so there was a few groups of 6 and 8. When we entered there was 2 open tables of 2. While we were eating all tables were occupied. As far as parking they have a small lot directly in front and there is ample street parking. I wasn't sure how big the dishes were, the menu is simple, 1 page, the first items are small plates and the bigger entrees are below. We started out with the pork belly, which was good, 1 piece over a bed of beans. My favorite was the Cauliflower, cheesy! it was still moving!!! The soup of the day was a spiced pumpkin soup which was spectacular. For our entree we split the oven roasted chicken breast. This was the only let down of the night. It was just so simple. Which is not a bad thing but for the price, totally not worth it. We ended our meal with the donut holes. They were great, more like small cake balls instead of donut holes, with a scoop of ice cream on top. The service was great throughout the meal, food came out quick and drinks were always refilled quickly. I must come back to try other entrees, but for now I was liking the small plates. I had lots of homework this night so no wine, but their wine was VERY affordable. Bottles in the teens and glasses 3-5 for the lower end stuff. So no excuses! They still offer BYOB on certain nights. I was intrigued but not totally won over. read more

Delicious seasonal menus and reasonably priced! Roost reminds me of the quaint little houses in Austin that get turned into restaurants, businesses, bakeries, etc. It's situated in the middle of a neighborhood off of Shepherd and Fairview. It's a great place for a cozy, not-super-duper-fancy date night with that special someone or dinner with friends / family. I've been here a couple times and my staples are the famous fried cauliflower and bread service (PRETZEL BREAD!!). I order those two items every single time I come here. I also often order their pickled local produce - I've tried pickled green beans and picked cucumbers and squash. If you like pickles and sour things in general, definitely have to give it a try! They offer both small plate and entrees. I like to order a bunch of small plates just so I can try more items. The entrees are good too, and also pretty filling. I'd maybe order another small plate to go with it. For dessert, they usually have 3 for you to choose from. Typically one or two will incorporate Cloud 10 Creamery. I've tried their donut holes, greek yorgurt sorbet / granola / berries, watermelon / feta / balsamic, and panna cotta. All super delicious, so be sure to save room!!! read more

This was probably the most memorable dinner I have had in a while. So simple. So good. So enjoyable. The food was phenomenal and I loved the intimate setting. Ah, positive word of mouth will bring some more business to Roost. For now, a wonderful hidden gem. FOOD: - Bread w/ 2 choices of spread. It was really I actually enjoyed the bread more than the entree! - Pork Belly with pickled melon - Angus flat iron beef (cooked perfectly for medium rare) - A pate spread, comes with sliced heart? which I wasn't a fan of. However the pate was ridiculously good! - Donut holes were pretty good, try em' read more

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Stopped by tonight with 3 co-workers while here in Houston for a business trip, because of the good reviews and favorable food pictures. Partially our fault for not doing our due diligence, but the food options weren't as hearty and favorable as we expected. The menu items rotate every so often, so many of what we wanted to try from pictures were already out of rotation. The lighting was dim and the tables and seating area is very small. Definitely a great place for a romantic date, but not for a group of 4 men. Again, not the fault of the restaurants. We just would have preferred some larger tables, more comfortable seating, and larger servings. I would definitely categorize this as a more trendy, organic, seasonal ingredients. read more

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Found it on YELP and had it bookmarked for awhile, really wanted to try it due to the super good and cool looking foodie photos taken. Got in on a Tuesday evening around 8pm only a couple of other tables, really small quaint venue with 2 waiters and a couple chefs. The interior is on the dirty, farmhouse style with old window blinds covering the walls and little lamps hanging down. Window into the kitchen and an open area to see into the bar and drink refill station. Real tight quarters for all. Being Gluten-Free I knew my options were limited and had to chose basically all they had that was classified on a hand drawn menu with check marks and X's signifying what was gluten-free or not. Which was 2 appetizers, 2 entrees and 1 dessert. I did order some Pinot Noir wine which was excellent to go throughout the meal and was nicely priced. I got the chickpea appetizer with lettuce which was pretty darn good and would order it again, to bad they don't have gluten-free bread since all the butters seemed to smell and taste good. For the entree I got the Pork Shank which had the Chocolate chili sauce on the side because it is like a level 100000000scones unit of spiciness. Now who in the world who eat this sauce is beyond me.. I wish he would have let me known it was the spiciest thing I would have ever eaten. So without being able to digest the sauce I had a pork shank with no flavor added just straight meat which was not edible for $25.... def would not get that again... The entree was a bust, but the appetizer was good and was going for the dessert now to fill me up. Got the pistachio gelato/ice cream dessert and I have to say it was excellent, tasty, and healthy feeling to go along with it. The service was great, the food was decent, but nothing for me to "crave" and want to go back as a gluten-free patron. However my friends who got other entrees really enjoyed and finished their plates. So I speak on behalf of Gluten-Free diners when I say this really isn't a spot for us. read more

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Really more like a 4.5 for me! Roost is an awesome farm-to-table restaurant with a menu that changes seasonally and has a cozy, homey feel to it. Roost recommends ordering to share, so my two friends and I decided to split the bread service, fried cauliflower, salmon, and coffee & donuts. Each dish was incredible and I would absolutely order them all again! The bread was a delicious sourdough loaf in the shape of a pretzel and came with four equally delicious dipping sauces. The fried cauliflower was such a unique dish, and I loved the bonito flakes on top. The salmon was also great, and the coffee & donuts (not actual coffee but coffee flavored ice cream they put on top of the donuts) were the perfect end to the meal. Overall, I love the homey and unique vibe to this place and will definitely be back! read more

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Roost is typically my type of place. Located in a residential neighborhood, Roost is a converted home, an old home, with a homey feel. The restaurant is small and looks like a farmhouse with wooden walls. There are some parking spots in front of the restaurant and street parking on side streets. They have happy hour from 4:30-6:30 on weekdays were all drinks are half off. What a deal, I went with $2 stella artois. You're pretty much better off ordering alcohol than soft drinks given the price point. The menu is pretty small as well. We shared the bread service which comes with a huge slow dough hot pretzel with your choice of two spreads. From a choice of four, we went with the pimento cheese and the honey chipotle butter. The pimento cheese is the star and is a popular spread in North Carolina so it brought me back to my time there. The butter wasn't bad but it was left almost untouched since we enjoyed the pimento so much. While you may say hey, I don't want to pay for bread it should be free, I hear you. But at Roost, it's worth it and it was my favorite part of the meal as well as one of their most popular dishes. Their fried cauliflower is also really popular but we shared the Roost burger which comes with tomatoes, bacon chow chow, and a garlic aioli. The burger was fine but didn't really stand out in any way and pretty expensive at $18. Service was good, bathrooms are a bit dirty. Upscale farm-to-table with a casual feel, I would like Roost if there was a larger menu. read more

10/10 would return. 10/10 would recommend. If only just for the cauliflower d^.^b Roost is intimate and sweet... it's literally the perfect set up for a small get-together/date night meal. Although parking may be a pain (not too many spots outside, but we got really lucky on a Tuesday night), you really do want to give this place a shot! Service here is also top notch. Our waiter/waitress were extremely friendly, hip, and helpful in choosing our dishes. They were also very attentive and actively came around to check up on us. Thank you! Food... man. First of all, get an order of the cauliflower. There was a "sale' the day I went so each order of cauliflower was only $4... FOUR. DOLLARS!! We seized the opportunity (carpe diem) and had 3 orders total for four people, which was a perfect amount (we annihilated the dish). The cauliflower is done so well, and taste PERFECT when hot. The bonito flake things they laced on top of the cauliflower wave around with the steam/heat... it looked kinda freaky like aliens tentacles but YUMYUMMM!. Along with our orders of cauliflower, we got the bread service (4 different butters... ) and the hummus dish (with a complimentary re-fill of pita bread :D). Both dishes were very enjoyable and I would recommend them for anyone with a carb craving!! There is really nothing else to pick out about Roost. The price of the dishes are reasonable and the place is totes adorbs. I believe most people agree with me that Roost is worth your time (check out the other yelp reviews yo!). I would def like to return and try out some meat dishes, but the cauliflower and hummus alone are good incentives for me to come back :D WHOO~~ read more

Roost - Dat $4 Cauliflower (on sale)... So clutch. had 3 orders or this haha. Great Great dish!! Has that "volcano roll" taste/feel to it. - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I went here on 8/2/19 for Houston Restaurant Weeks. #houstonrestaurantweeks If you love for your restaurant to have some character and a unique spin on classic dishes, this is your place. The lamb ribs were amazing. BONUS: half off entire drink menu until 6:30 on weekdays!! Need to come back for the pretzel! Con: gets very loud because it's a small place. Don't expect to have an intimate experience. The bathrooms could be updated... Food - A- fresh and quality food but some of the spices were off IMO. Service - A Great. Can be hard to get attention once the entire restaurant is full. Ambiance -B+ so quaint but the bathrooms need some updates. Would I go back? Definitely for the happy hour and pretzel and lamb ribs. read more

Overall take: -Fresh, local food with lots of flavor -Small and intimate setting -Friendly waitstaff -Limited parking -Menu changes every 5 weeks Roost, you guys have impressed me. I was a little hesitant on trying this place because of a friend's previous lackluster experience, but you must remember - they change their menu every five weeks- with the exception of the fried cauliflower and the coffee donut dessert. Everything else you ate today may not be there the next time you decide to go to Roost. It's a different experience every time! Came in on a Friday night with a friend and it was packed with the exception of a few tables. We were promptly seated and the waiter came to greet us with water and menu's right away. Since it was our first time, he explained to us the restaurant's concept and gave us time to peruse the menu. We ordered the soup of the day - (Asparagus soup with creme fraiche), the bread service (you pick a choice of two spreads- we had a hard time deciding our waiter gave us all the spreads on the house.), and for me the pan roasted duck breast. My friend got the braised beef cheeks. Asparagus soup with creme fraiche - Creamy, fresh, and vibrant with that lemon zest added in. It tasted like Summer. We could not get enough of this soup. Bread service - Sourdough bread with pimento cheese, blackberry butter, cookie dough butter, and garlic olive butter. They were all delicious, but my favorites will have to be the garlic olive butter, and the black berry butter. I used the bread to mop up the leftover soup. Yum. Pan roasted duck breast- the duck breast came on a bed of chickpeas and wilted spinach. The duck was cooked perfectly- medium rare- and was tender and fatty. The duck skin was crispy and made for a nice texture contrast. Combine that with the spinach and the chickpeas, and you've got your self a winner winner (duck) dinner. I also tried a bite of my friend's dish (braised beef cheeks) and it was fork tender and so so good. It was like eating the best pot roast in the world, and it also came with mashed potatoes. Another winner. It is so rare to have all the things you order meet or exceed your expectations. Thank you Roost, for the most lovely dining experience. I will be back. read more

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One of my favorite restaurants in Houston by far. I've come a couple times, and I've always loved it. It's a charming establishment, unassuming from the outside, but with a warm and welcoming interior. Do yourself a favor and get yourself the bread service. Quality spreads on quality breads. Thumbs up. Also their fried cauliflower and coffee and donuts are pretty iconic as well. Those have always been there every time I've been. The rest of the menu rotates, so you'll just have to be adventurous. A heads up though, if you get all three of those, that's already pretty much a meal in itself if there are just 2 of you... Other things I've tried have been the roasted chicken and gulf coast fish. Everything excellently prepared and perfect in texture and taste. Also can't go wrong with alcohol. A MUST if you're looking for great food in the area. Raise the roost. read more

Roost - Fresh gulf coast fish - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Really enjoyed myself at Roost this past week. Atmosphere: I would say this place is casual but more business casual. There were a lot of dates and dressed up woman with friends. Really loved the ambiance - super subtle and light feeling (is that even a thing?). There is not much seating and I would not recommend this place for groups. We went on a Wednesday around 7:30PM and luckily found a table for two. The parking situation isn't great. There are a few street parking spots out front from but other than that, try your luck on the side streets!! Food: I loved EVERYTHING we ordered. - Appetizer: We got two because... why not. The 'Bread Service' YUM. Our waitress was so nice that she gave us all of the spreads. Our unanimous favorites were the pimento cheese spread and sugar cane butter (they don't have this one up on their current menu). We also got the famous fried cauliflower.. it's a must. I would bet you've never had anything like it before in your life. If you look closely when it's service, it looks like the bonito flakes on the cauliflower are moving.. I liked it, it was weird lol - Entree: I got the house made ricotta gnudi (basically a giant version of gnocchi). I loved it. My friend got the giant meatballs - also delicious!! - Dessert: coffee n' donut holes. This is their most popular dessert and now we know why. It was a great way to cap off a great meal. Service: Our waitress had great recommendations and was extremely helpful with the menu. She said it changes every 6-8 weeks but they always keep a few favorite items on the menu. The food came out at the perfect time. I will 100% be back. This restaurant will now be a staple when I need a great date spot :) read more

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Luckily they were open the week just after Hurricane Harvey and were able to serve the Houston Restaurant Weeks menu. Been to Roost many times and always loved it, but the HRW menu didn't impress me. I got the mussels, chicken with escargot, and the coffee and donuts. The mussels were huge. Probably the biggest I've ever seen. The kimchi broth was a bit vinegar-y, but that's expected. The chicken was greasey and the escargot was nothing to write home about. The donut holes were sooo good and cooked perfectly; the dessert just needs about 3x as much ice cream to go along with the amount of donut holes. A wedding was canceled and they had some mozzarella ice cream left over and gave us some with truffle oil and salt and pepper and that was delicious (Cloud 10). Recommendations for people going for the first time is always order the slow dough with spreads! Yum! read more

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Roost is a quirky little restaurant that aims for novel gourmet combinations. Some they nail, some they don't. But I appreciate pushing the boundaries and when they get it right...dang it's good! Overall? Apps are the way to go. Neither of the entrees we ordered were that great. Both apps were incredible! The Bread service is a must; the coffee butter is out of this world awesome! So making this at home! The truffle butter is standardly good, apple cinnamon butter was bland. The pimiento spread was good! Even if those butters don't appeal to you, the warm fresh soft bread should. Not just because it's scrumptious but also because you'll need it to sop up the delicious sauce on the cauliflower dish! The cauliflower is freaking amazing. It reminds me of Korean BBQ in a way - savory, miso flavor, sweet. It's so good. I mean SO good. Just order it. The Pumpkin pasta was not very flavorful, but did taste like the holidays; decent not out of this world. The pork was juicy but very fatty. Most people will probably love the pork...I just wanted more of the promised brown sugar coating. To me it lacked that salty sweet goodness. The greens were strong - spicy and a bit bitter. I liked it though. The Chocolate tart was definitely not overly sweet, very dark. Very dark. They also had a dill pickle lemonade - so strange. 2/3 of us weren't a fan, but the last person loved it. So what can I say? Acquired! It's not cheap and not all the dishes are a home run. But out server was really great, some of the food was amazing, and I'm intrigued enough to return for sure! read more

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What a great place! First off... LOVE the logo! Simple, clean and creative. A+ Came here for an early dinner - Tues 630PM. Plenty of seating at that time. The place isn't very big... earlier is better since it filled up to full by 730PM when we left. I'd estimate that it holds about 30 ppl. max. Lots of small 2-top tables, but they have no problem putting them together for big groups. We saw a table of 10 come in and they were easily accommodated. Our waiter was extremely nice and helpful (didn't grab his name but he had a cool man bun HA!). He let us know that the Happy Hour ends at 630, and that he'd let it stretch out a couple minutes for us to order our drinks. He mentioned that the menu changes every month, for the exception of 2 popular items on the menu - the Donut hole dessert and the GIGANTIC Pretzel. Or was it the Curried Crab-Cakes... anyhow... To the Pretzel.... WOW! half the size of our little two-top table. It was warm, fresh and came with 3 sides of homemade butter and a pimento cheese spread. Definitely worth sharing with someone! We also ordered a bowl of the soup of the day.. Corn Bisque. Go for the bowl - you won't be sorry :) Parking was easy.. we manage to grab a spot right at the door (earlier is better). read more

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The first time I went to Roost, I really enjoyed it. I came back hoping for a similar experience but was let down. Service both times has been great, and parking sucks as usual because Montrose. Happy hour is until 6:30 and offers half off beer and wine. Both times had the bread service and cauliflower which are standard Roost favorites. The pretzel and pimento cheese combo is great; the other butters were okay and would benefit from more flavoring. The cauliflower is well prepared, with a good roasting, sauce, and mesmerizing bonito flakes. The entrees are where my beef is...literally. I've had the steak before and it was quite good, but probably not worth the $30+ price tag for its small size. The pork ribs were nearly inedible- tough, dry, and barely chewable in a too sweet sauce. 5 small ribs for $14 and no side? Pass. The catch of the day was grouper and was $24. The fish was flavored excellently with a wonderful sear, but it also was overlooked and tough. The oyster stuffing and broccoli that accompanied it were quite good at least. Again, not worth $25. Dessert wise, the coffee ice cream and donuts was a decadent way to end the meal and the texture contrast was perfect. The green tea pound cake on the other hand, while well flavored with a pleasing combo of green tea, lemon, and strawberries, left much to be desired in terms of the pound cake itself. Was hoping for a rich, buttery, moist, substantial sort of pound cake but instead got something more like just a regular piece of cake. Overall, it's A-OK. Some hits and some misses...would come back only if someone else really wanted to try it. read more

This place is a cozy little restaurant located in a house like building. We started the meal off with the bread service, fried cauliflower, and spiced ribs. The bread service and fried cauliflower (as stated by everyone else here) is delicious and definitely a must get! The pretzel was so soft and the pimiento and chipotle butter paired so well with it. Fried cauliflower has an Asian twist and is tossed in a delicious creamy miso sauce. The ribs were tender but just okay. I probably wouldn't order them again. We were so full we decided to just share the burger and even then I only had a bite of it. It takes a lot for a burger to impress me and this one was just mediocre. What I was super excited about throughout the whole meal was the ice cream and donuts because who doesn't love donuts and cloud 10 ice cream. However, I was very disappointed. The ice cream was delicious as always but the donuts were very doughy and dense and heavy on a spice that me and my friend both weren't very fond of. Overall, I was a little let down but I still enjoyed my experience here. The cauliflower and bread service were good enough to make me want to come back again and give other items on the menu a taste. read more

This place is so unassuming. Nestled in the heart of Montrose, this farm to table restaurant was just so awesome there aren't enough superlatives to describe it! The small intimate setting. The linen table cloths on the picnic tables for dining al fresco. The wonderful but not over done attention by the waiter! We were told the menu changes every six weeks (I think), so you always get a chance to try something new! We will be back! read more

Roost is a cozy little farm-to-table restaurant, so the food options vary from season to season. Fortunately, I think the best dishes stay year-round! A friend and I came here for my birthday dinner, and having read the reviews for how busy it gets, I got here right after work - about 5:15. I'm the only one in the restaurant for a solid 10 minutes... At least there's a happy hour from 4:30-6:30. Anyway, the servers are genial and attentive without being overbearing or aloof, and when my friend arrived, we ordered the bread service, cauliflower, mussels, and coffee + donuts for dessert. * bread service: PHENOMENAL. Fresh, made in house, served with a variety of butters, jam, and cheese. We had the 13 ounce pretzel - amazing. * cauliflower: Japanese style with miso and bonito flakes, I was actually really surprised at how different this was from other restaurants' cauliflower. Extremely flavorful. * mussels: fresh fresh fresh. Cooked with squid, chorizo, and corn, this was quite flavorful as well. * coffee and donuts: ice cream and donuts with pistachios. There isn't a whole lot to hate about this. I'm not super keen on nuts, but it's worth it. Roost is a cute, intimate restaurant totally worth checking out. Affordable farm-to-table, perfect to share with friends and family! read more

Roost - Bread service and cauliflower - stellar! - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We were blown away eating here last night! Every dish was delicious and worth repeating. I'll definitely be back. The food was just absolutely packed with flavor, not something I can say about a lot of new American style places. I thought the winner were the Asian dumpling, probably the simplest flavor but on point. My boyfriend would say it was the Sicilian roasted fish and I admit the pesto on that was really something. His mom would vote for the cauliflower and you have to try that because apparently it's what they're known for. Most of the menu switches out every 5-6 weeks but that stays on it. Parked on the street around the corner. A little chilly inside the restaurant, would sit outside next time, they have 2 picnic tables out front. read more

The dining area and parking lot is pretty small. They have a water jug outside as you wait and tables with benches since there's no waiting area inside. Once you get inside, it is very quaint and cozy. The waiter straight up told me not to look through yelp reviews bc they change their menu every 5 weeks except they keep the bread service and cauliflower appetizers. So of course we had to try those 2 and we pleased! For bread service, I loved the Viet coffee butter the most and lavender the least. Cauliflower was very flavorful. Our entrees were the special of the evening, Cornish hen with truffle Mac and cheese and salmon. Service was ok, nothing spectacular. read more

Roost is a quaint little place but the food is delicious. The menu changes often FYI. For appetizers, we ordered the bread service (the butters and pimento cheese are to die), the shrimp cocktail (good but not my favorite) and the cauliflower (MUST TRY!). Seriously I would come back just for a glass of wine and the cauliflower. For entrees we tried the blackened fish, the scallops and the duck. The fish and scallops were amazing. The fish came with a delicious risotto and the scallops were cooked to perfection. The duck did not hit its mark- it came out slightly dry and just didn't wow me. We finished off with the donut holes and coffee ice cream, which was the perfect dessert to end our meal. read more

Roost - Bread service with butters and pimento cheese - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Completely and totally impressed with the experience roost provided my friend and I this evening. Delores was attentive without being overbearing, and always right on time. Her wine paring suggestions were spot on with generous tastings. The food was all so good. From the grape leaves to the quail, this ever changing menu was so delicious and spot on for the season. Kudos to the kitchen staff!, thank you Delores for making this special occasion, special. read more

Happened to dine their last night with the arrival of their new fall menu. Many new offerings. Place was packed at 7 PM - it is building a true following. We had the bread w/ 3 butters and pimento cheese - always the winning appetizer. Entrees were the steak and vegetarian enchiladas. Both excellent. Service is great. Only gripe is the continued increase in price of wines by the glass - does a $15 or $20 bottle that supplies 5 or 6 servings have to be marked up to $8, $10, or $12 per glass? Overall - a great spot. read more

I wanted to love this place. It had all the trappings of a foodie Mecca. Great locally sourced ingredients. Artsy but minimalist decor. Hip servers. But a roost fell short on several measures: 1. Beverages - their choice of non alcoholic drinks was limited (and not even listed on the menu). They volunteered to whip me up a bloody orange purée + sparkling water. Sounded delicious. Just tasted like watery juice. 2. The famous bread plate is delicious - they source an enormous pretzel-looking loaf from slow dough bread, and serve it warm and chewy. However, the butter and cheese accompaniments weren't a good match, nor were most of them very tasty. 3. Lamb ribs - don't order. Chewy, tough and bathed in a too-sweet glaze. 4. Cauliflower - I have to admit that inn kit a big fan of bonito, but I went along with this since a) it's so popular, b) my friend wanted to try, and c) there really aren't many other veggie choices on the menu. I are around the Bonita, but still didn't love the mayonnaisey sauce it was sitting in. 5. Crispy chicken - this was the winning dish, although I felt like the roasted veggies lacked flavor and the potatoes were once again bathed in a mayonnaisey sauce. But chicken was crispy, juicy, flavorful and big! 6. The menu wasn't super interesting or diverse enough. Needs more sides and veggie plates. 7. We were too full for dessert (we had asked our waiter if we ordered the right amount or too much, and she didn't suggest removing a dish, which we should have for two petite female diners). But I would have tried coffee and donuts. I love that they have Hawaiian bread pudding on the menu, but it really would be too much bread if you got the bread plate. Not a good balance of light and heavy on this menu. 8. Service was friendly! read more

Roost - Cauliflower - looks interesting, but I wasn't a fan of the bonito flakes and mayonnaisey sauce - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Roost was a terrific and appetizing spot with a rustic vibe and a homey feel. I felt right at home as I entered this establishment with some close friends of mine. Between the soft lighting choices and rustic artwork on the wall, I felt nothing but comfort while eating here. The food was incredible. The Asian Rice Dumplings were full of all sorts of different flavors and textures. I felt as if I was eating a home cooked meal with different influences from all around the globe. If you're ever in the Heights District of Houston, you need to visit Roost! read more

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Overall I was pleasantly surprised. This was a recommendation by friends that I was meeting there. We did not have dinner; however, we had about 6 or so appetizers and a couple bottles of wine. We met on a Saturday about 6:30. No rsvp was needed and they only take RSVP for parties of 6 or more. Nonetheless, we had no problem finding a table. The atmosphere is quiet and unassuming. The dining room is not very large but large enough were you are not in your neighbors conversations. The service was excellent. All here recommendations by the waitress were right on point. We had a really good time, good service and good food. The is a gem of a place and I would recommend visiting. I would provide details about the appetizers; however, just remember they were very good and the win was even better! read more

Roost is pioneering the intimate farm to table restaurant, and does so with decent vegetarian options. I found myself enjoying the dining experience while also enjoying the food. Roost seems like it prides itself on its an intimate setting. I really just wish intimate didn't mean small. Like, the restroom could fit .75 persons in it, but they're asking you to relieve all 1.0 of yourself in there. The table isn't enough to play Go Fish with three people. I went on a weekday night with my roommate, who suggested we order the bread and share. The bread service was excellent, and I totally recommend it. It came with three sauces, and of course, the sauce that tasted the most like butter also tasted the best on the bread. Weird, right? Listen, the idiom "bread and butter" exists for a reason. While my roommate ordered the steak, I ordered the soup of the day - a mushroom soup - and the seasonal veggie "hot pocket". Yes, hot pocket is in quotations on this menu. Roost is a couple adjustments in food and style from a 4-star restaurant, but for a place that serves $25 plates in a weirdly romantic, idyllic setting, one of those plates shouldn't be hot-pockets-in-quotations. The soup was rich, and quite creamy. I really enjoyed it. The "hot pocket" was so-so. The bread component was tasty, but the vegetable part... not so much. Actually, the salad that accompanied the veggie-filled pastry was much better than the pastry itself. All in all, Roost is a place I'd revisit to try its other veggie offerings - the cauliflower, pickled veggies, etc. read more

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I've been wanting to try Roost because I saw photos of their bread service on yelp & it looked delicious. Went to dinner to try Roost for the first time today & was a little disappointed. Bread service was amazing, with handmade sour dough with an assortment of butters & pimento cheese. Loved the caramelized onion butter. I ordered the "Honey-brined Texas quail, local butter bean ragout, balsamic-roasted endive ", the quail was very juicy & delicious but the local butter bean ragout tasted a bit undercooked & were firm/grainy. Balsamic roasted endive had an interesting bitter taste to compliment the sweetness of the quail. The firm undercooked butter bean ragout kind of offset the mood of the dish though. The dish wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either; for $25 I expected a little more. Dessert was good, coffee & donut holes. Good combination. Overall Roost has much to work on, not that the restaurant was bad but aside from their wonderful bread service Roost does not set itself apart to be able to compete with the better various local restaurants throughout Houston. My experience rating is actually 3.5 stars, but to be generous since you cannot rate half a star I changed it to 4 stars instead. Will be trying Roost again in hopes that they improve their dishes in the future. If not, I shall not be returning. read more

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Went there with my good old friend, I found the place cosy and laid back, just like grabbing food at a friend's place. The food selection on the menu is not that varied but I love the way it is. It gave me the feeling of eating at someone's kitchen who grabs ingredients from his own garden. The fried cauliflower is THE KILLER! It's a must! I have been a crab cake killer all my life; so I cannot really say that it is the best crab cake I have had but it's above the par. The other dish was something like bruschetta; nothing special. I would say it's like a 3.5 for food but the service and the ambiance wowed me, and hence 4.25 stars for here! read more

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Food was well made and had great flavor. Meat was perfectly grilled and sweet potatoes with Gorgonzola cheese was a great combination. Chocolate cake was moist and beautifully presented. Dolores our server worked very hard to meet the needs of everyone in the restaurant. Only 2 servers but she didn't miss a beat. She had plates and drinks in her hand while picking up dishes and checking on her customers. Poor gal was running and sweating to meet the needs. I give her an A+. Only negative is restaurant is loud and hot. Hard to have a conversation. read more

The place was hip and chilly. Literally. Food was fresh and good taste. Ordered the Roost burger and the Famous Fried Cauliflower. read more

I had been meaning to try this restaurant for a really long time and finally ended up going there with my roommate two weeks ago, and I'm so glad that we did!!!! :) :) We ordered a bunch of items and shared them starting with the soup of the day, their bread service (MUST-ORDER), fried cauliflower (they can make it vegetarian by not adding bonito flakes), and the coffee ice cream with donut holes for dessert. All the items so yummy and the pumpkin butter that came with the bread service was my favorite thing!! We loved the donut holes with coffee ice cream a lot too but it would have been better if the donuts were a little more moist and if they added more coffee ice cream. Overall, please go visit this restaurant for the yummy food (their menu keeps changing) and enjoy the cozy ambience. read more

Roost - Donut holes with coffee ice cream!! :) - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Wow. This was easily one of the BEST meals I've had in Houston. The use of seasonal ingredients and flavor pairings in combination with the impeccable service speaks volumes. The food was more filling than I expected. Every dish had elevated flavors, even what sounded seemingly simple was excellent. Overall, HIGHLY recommend for a date night or a casual dinner. read more

The more I think about Roost, the more it grows on me. It's this cute little restaurant tucked away in a neighborhood - easy to miss driving by. They have a good drink selection and a consistently amazing bread board. The last time I was there I had the ricotta gnocchi - it was good, but not amazing (nothing beats Coltivare's in my mind). I still had a great experience and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a quiet dinner spot. read more

Roost is one of my favorite spots in Houston. It's cozy but classy and has always been delicious. The cauliflower is so delicious that we've actually had friends head to the restaurant early just to sneak in a bowl without sharing. It's to die for! My only complaint is that they don't reservations for parties under 6 so it can be hard to get a table there. read more

I've been to roost several times and have never had a terrible experience but have never been truly wowed either. Parking is limited in the front but the restaurant is in a very quaint little house with a casual but romantic ambience. The bread service was a pretzel bun and it honestly was probably my favorite part of my meal. I had the filet mignon and it wasn't A melt in your mouth kind of meat and was more tough than filet should be, but it came out hot. The risotto that was under the steak though was room temperature unfortunately. They have a fairly good selection of beer and wine but unfortunately no hard liquor is offered. Not my favorite restaurant in Houston but definitely worth stopping by. read more

I went to roost for the first time this week and I will be returning! Definitely some of the best American food in the area, this place is getting worked into my list of regular restaurants. Pros- food is very good. Flavor combinations are creative and adventurous, I love how they have a seasonal menu. The atmosphere is cozy without being over the top. It feels authentic, not forced, which is hard to come by these days. Cons- service was average. Our server, whose name I didn't catch, seemed apathetic and disengaged. This place is very romantic and cozy, but I couldn't help but feel that she couldn't care less about my date and I. Pricing is fair, a little steep but appropriate to match the food and the neighborhood. read more

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A night of venturing brought us to this unique little cafe in a house. One of the things that attracted us to try it was their support of local businesses. They have an excellent selection of vegetarian dishes along with standard meat dishes...although, there is nothing standard about the way the dishes are prepared. We tried their fried cauliflower which was to die for..the reviews did not disappoint. The bread service was fresh out of the oven and accompanied by 4 different spreads. Our entree was the Braised Farro which was prepared with Brussel sprouts, raisins, fennel, as a whole lot of yumminess...I give it 2 thumbs up! And finally, dessert...a strawberry tart with lavender ice cream...quite delectable. Oh yes, the service was great..very friendly and knowledgeable of the menus. We'll be back! read more

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This place has great ambience! Very cozy and intimate and not loud. Perfect for date nights. The menu changes every month. The food was good! It wasn't unworldly amazing but it was good. We ordered: Bread service - they had sour dough that night. The rum butter and pimento cheese were the best of them! Cauliflower - I love it. But the hubby thinks it could be a bit more depth Braised venison on grit - the meat was good though you couldn't tell that it's venison. The grit was super yummy! It tastes more like polenta. Beignets - the waiter let us order a half order of this. Full order comes with 5 beignets, half order comes with 3 beignets. THIS IS THE DISH we had here, hands down. The coffee ice cream was spot on. It tastes like I'm drinking coffee. The beignets are more cake like texture, like a cake donut. Crunchy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. Very very good flavor. Note: there's no coffee. It's coffee flavor read more

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