Went to Taste Bar + Kitchen for happy hour on a Tuesday and got there right before 5 p.m. We were seated almost immediately, which was nice. For happy hour, we ordered the wings, a lemon drop, and the cheeseburger sliders. First thing to note: they don't let you bring your water bottle to your table, so they held my Owala behind the host stand for me. Not a huge deal, just something to know before you go. The service was good, but the food does have a bit of a wait. Even though it wasn't busy when we got there, it still took a little minute for the food to come out, so I'd expect it to take longer during busier times. That said, everything came out hot and fresh, and the lemon drop was really good. The only issue was that my first batch of wings had a hair in them. I let the waitress know, and she took them back right away. The replacement wings didn't come out immediately either--it was another little wait--but the new batch came out fresh and hot with no issues. I did really like the happy hour deals. The wings, lemon drop, and cheeseburger sliders came out to $25.99, which felt like a really good value because I was full and still had leftovers. Overall, it was a good experience and I would return. Finding hair in my food was definitely a turnoff, especially on a first visit, but the food, drinks, pricing, and the way the staff handled it still left me with a positive impression. read more

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Was visiting and was given this as a suggestion by our hotel. The food was excellent, however, the service could use some help. My wife ordered a lavender lemon drop martini and the server asked if she wanted tequila or vodka with it. Martinis aren't made with tequila. Drinks were delivered. I ordered a Tito's and lemonade and there was no ice in it. My wife was served a lavender margarita. She recognized immediately that the drink had tequila. After a few minutes we were able to get the servers attention and let him know. He took the drink back to the bar and a couple of minutes later came back with it and said the bartender made her cocktail with Tito's. A manager came over and asked what the issue was with margarita. Told him that the issue was she didn't order a margarita and had ordered a martini. She declined the drink and ordered the same Tito's and lemonade that I had ordered, which was also served warm. When I received the bill they didn't take the wrong drink off the bill. But discounted her Tito's and lemonade $1.20. At the end of the meal we had asked for the bill. The server returned and informed me that since we made our reservation on Open Table they collected a $50 per person fee to secure the reservation and it clearly stated it would be applied to the bill. No issues there. I've been to restaurants before that do this. Protects the restaurant on no shows. But the server said that our bill didn't reach that $100 threshold. The bill he brought was $80 and change. I asked if the tip could just be applied and get to the $100. Now the same manager returns and says that the $100 fee is intended to be non refundable but will make an exception for me and showed that he refunded the reservation fee. Looking over the bill before giving them my card they already had a 15% gratuity built in to the $80. I can't ever remember going to a restaurant that had the gratuity already built into the check total unless it was a large group. Good food. Poor service. read more

This is my new favorite restaurant in Houston. And I hope I get to go back real soon. It was a wonderful experience. I would definitely recommend making a reservation, because this place was crowded the whole time we were there. However, because we had a reservation, we were seated immediately. Our waiter, Brian was amazing! He answered all of our questions. He made sure our birthday girl was celebrated. And he consistently communicated with us, he let us know if anything was going to take a little bit longer than expected. Everything was amazing from the appetizers to our entrees and the drinks. My favorite appetizer that we got was the cauliflower, and I got the catfish in grits for my entree. And for my drink, it was a margarita. It did not take long for the food to come out of the kitchen.Everything was fresh and a nice portion size. There is parking nearby and we are fortunate to find a spot. But you may have to park a little way down, because it is in downtown Houston. I will definitely come back next time. I'm in town. read more

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The flavor of the food was great, however the temperature wasn't. I ordered the lamb chop meal with greens and mac. The sides were great, but the lamb chops were way overcooked. I asked for med, and they came out well done. We also got the wing meal, and the wings came out lukewarm like they had been sitting for a long time. However, the waiter was super nice, and tried to help us. They rectified the issues, but overall it was a little disappointing to have that experience. read more

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One of my favorite places to eat at in the city. The restaurant decor is so cute, the music is always a vibe, and the food be hitting. And it's black owned too?!? Can't beat that! read more

So very disappointed. I won't be back! I'm not sure who is the manager, but they changed the hours for happy hour which is a huge mistake. Taco Tuesday was the highlight of myself and my co-worker's week UNTIL, they brought out an order of Fish tacos, with a single catfish nugget in a tortilla. Charging the same $5.00 for a taco with half the filling is wild. Shrimp tacos included two shredded shrimp. Why are they still the same price when they have clearly decreased the amount of meat they are placing in the orders? The restaurant is not as busy anymore. Sad to say, whoever the owner is better get new management or this location will not last. I mean, we already have to walk through homeless people to get to it, at least make the food and prices worth the walk. It's these types of changes make it hard for ME to support BOB! read more

Not bad... but they charge for EVERYTHING! Came in with a group for a happy hour catch up! The hostess was extremely friendly, welcoming, and accommodating. Shout out to them for setting the tone right. I could easily see this place getting a bit chaotic for brunch on the weekends for sure. Okay, back to the charge for everything... so they run a pretty solid happy hour menu that has $5 lemon drops and $5 fried cauliflower. Which is cool. But as you're ordering and the server asks "what sauce do you want" and "which flavor do you want," your mind goes to "cool of them to ask about a flavor and a sauce." But then of course the bill comes and you see an extra $4 for the watermelon flavor on the lemon drop and another $4 for the Nashville honey hot sauce the cauliflower was tossed in. Now... both the lemon drops and cauliflower were FIRE... just did not expect the charge, if that makes sense. Overall, try out and rate it... I'll be back, and mentally prepared for the extra charge lol. Last nugget... they will only split a tab 4 ways when you're with a large party. You've been warned . read more

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Super good food can't go wrong the line can be out the door some weekends but if you can get in go read more

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This restaurant was really good. Visited on a Wednesday afternoon so it wasn't super busy! The restaurant sits on a corner so we had a nice view of downtown! The food was so good! Steaming hot! If you like soul food then you would love this place!! I got a plate with fried catfish, yams, fried okra, white rice and gravy, and a waffle cornbread!! I would like to come back to try the waffles!! Thank you for a great experience! read more

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I was craving brunch in the afternoon. Taste Bar + Kitchen was featured in multiple instagram videos. So I decided to give it a try today. The vibe was definitely Brunch at 4pm. I was able to sit at the bar right away. I ordered the Buffalo Chicken & Cinnamon Toast Crunch Waffles. It was the perfect blend of sweet and spicy! The bartender/server was helpful and explained the Happy Hour selection. I tried the Uncle Nearest Peach Cobbler Frozen drink. It was really good. I was tempted to order another one. This will be my go to spot anytime I am in Houston! read more

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I was really looking forward to getting some good using food or at least rendition of it, but I did not get that here. When I was sad and my waiter asked me if I wanted something to drink. I start off with just water which she brought out in a decent amount of time at that point I got my order taken, and I asked for the lemon drop, the cheeseburger slider, trio, and the dollar wings during happy hour in the Cajun fried flavor. My food came out in a decent amount of time and they were playing good music so that kept me occupied for a bit. The chicken wings were very basic. You can't even call them Cajun. There was a little bit of salt on it, but that's it. The sliders were actually pretty good. The meat was seasoned and they had some sort of sauce on it, that was tasty. Plus the buns were really soft. Where I rate them lower at is after I received my food. I didn't see my server, except to see other people and ask them what they wanted to drink and eat. I waited for about 20-30 minutes before I had someone get the attention of my server so that I could get a box and pay. Additionally, on top of some of the food being subpar it wasn't super hot and fresh, which was also disappointing. I tried them, but I won't be back. read more

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Diamond provide a great experience for me and my girlfriends for brunch. We will definitely be back to see you soon. Be sure to ask for Diamond she'll take good care of you. read more

1-Star Review - Very Disappointing Experience My experience at Taste Bar and Kitchen was extremely disappointing. The service here absolutely sucks. Our waiter completely disappeared during the meal. There was no replacement server and no staff checking on our table. We were basically left sitting there wondering what happened. When we were finally ready to leave, my wife went to the front to pay the bill. The staff told her someone would be there shortly to help. Well, we waited... and waited... and 30 minutes later still no one showed up to process the payment. That's unacceptable. At that point it felt like they assumed they were getting a tip regardless of the service--which clearly wasn't the case. To make matters worse, I ordered oxtails and grits, but what came out was oxtails and rice. Apparently there must be some kind of disclaimer about substitutions, because that was definitely not what I expected or ordered. Between the terrible service, vanishing waiter, 30-minute wait just to pay, and incorrect food order, this place was a complete letdown. Do yourself a favor and don't waste your time going here. read more

Better late than never right? Oh now this my holy grail restaurant in Houston! Always number one for the food/drinks, vibes and you'll always meet cool people here. They treat their customers like family. I've had anything from shrimp & grits, fried chicken, gourmet waffles, lamb chops multiple side dishes, you name it and they always come correct. They reasonable priced for the amount of food you receive and they have a dope HH too. Oh and Saturdays are reserved for live R&B music if that's your jam, no pun. Hehe. They even used my husband and I for a promo video on a random night we had dinner here. :) read more

Kierra!!! Such a friendly and fun server. She took great care of us. This isn't my first visit but I wanted to bring my sister. My first visit the service was lacking big time. But Kierra definitely made up for it. I ordered the catfish entree with Mac n cheese and added grits and greens. (Greedy I know) everything was great. Greens were a tad salty but still had great flavor and heat. Catfish was crispy and well seasoned. My sister ordered Cinnamon Toast Crunch waffles. She said they were so yummy. Overall this is definitely a go to spot. As long as the service stays consistent this is a win. read more

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Sabrina was great. Excellent service. She was attentive and efficient. I was sat down extremely fast and was greeted with a smile and professionalism read more

Came here the other evening for some cocktails and we heard they had a good happy hour...and they did! First of all you have to ask for Chance... the best waiter, he was attentive and funny... give him a raise! The cocktails were full-size drinks for happy hour at about $8 a drink...plenty of food options... from lamb chops to wings and loaded fries. This is a great place during the happy hour because it can be a little pricey for the regular menu. The restaurant itself is a vibe... they play good music have a nice ambiance. Will be back again.only thing that gave it 4 instead of 5 stars was it was a little slow... granted they were busy...but. read more

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It's giving 5 star because of the vibes. The food is okay I love the cinnamon toast crunch waffle. Greens were sweet bring hot sauce or vinegar. Mac is okay add salt pepper and you good to go. Fried chicken was good with the rice and gravy but it needed more gravy which cost me $4 dollars. Service was good tho and he had some great suggestions we had CJ. Make sure you go here when you have money and not on a budget. This still one of my favorite spots lobster Gouda I recommend even tho I didn't get it this time read more

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This may be my new favorite happy hour spot in town! First of all they literally run from 4:30-8:00PM! They have a bi variety of options to choose from! And most importantly, EVERYTHING TASTE GOOD! Key was our server and she was phenomenal! We had a pretty big group but she handled us a like a true champ and had a great attitude doing it. Also, shout out to the manager Bryce for being able to accommodate our group this evening! The customer service was greatly appreciated and we will absolutely be back (on time lol) to try out even more menu options. read more

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Review for Taste Kitchen - 5/5 Dining at Taste Kitchen was like stepping into a warm, soulful hug. From the moment I walked in, the smell reminded me of home--like someone's auntie was cooking up something special in the back. The vibes were unmatched--think classy Black cookout energy with your favorite cousins, all while smooth R&B played in the background. It was a whole mood. I came on a Sunday, so I expected a bit of a crowd, but the wait time wasn't bad at all. I ordered the chicken and waffles, and let me just say--Cinnamon Toast Crunch on waffles? Genius. It was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Shoutout to my server, Noah! He was absolutely amazing--funny, attentive, effortlessly pretty, and completely in tune with everything I needed. The drinks were also on point, rounding out an already fantastic experience. Highly recommend if you're looking for great food, great energy, and a vibe that feels like family. read more

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Ate here for lunch for my birthday on 3/7/25. We enjoyed our meal. However, the wait, was going to be atrocious so we reserved a table instead. I highly recommend you reserve a table. Highlights: the delicious drinks. You only need to order one, to get you right! The food was delicious. The lamb chops were perfectly cooked, the Mac & cheese was cheesy and moist and the smothered chicken was delicious! Cons: the menus need to be cleaned off immediately. read more

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Sooo... This guy I use to date treated me to this spot as a first date. The food was really good and we had a good time because it wasn't super busy at all. I had the jerk wings, sweet potato waffles and a mimosa. The food was really good. I'm not sure if I would choose this place again for a first date because it doesn't feel romantic enough for me. But the food was good.... Maybe a girls brunch or an outing with a guy you've already spent lots of time with already. Overall... I look forward to visiting again. Oh.... And that guy, I hope he accidentally spills his drink all over himself the next time he goes back. ‍‍ read more

I visited Taste Bar + Kitchen on a Wednesday afternoon when the restaurant was not busy. Unfortunately, what should have been a simple, enjoyable meal turned into a deeply disappointing experience. While eating the breakfast dish with chicken sausage patties, I suddenly felt a hard crunch on my tooth--only to discover a piece of glass in my food. This is not a minor issue; it is a serious safety concern. To the waiter's credit, they were extremely apologetic and immediately brought the manager over. However, the manager's response was shockingly inadequate. The only thing asked was, "What can I do--do you want me to replace it?" I said yes, as there was no other option offered. I then finished my meal while the manager stood watching from across the restaurant the entire time, which was uncomfortable and unprofessional. When my sister (who ordered the same dish) and I asked for the check, it came back with both meals fully charged. After finding glass in food, the bare minimum should have been a discount or the removal of the affected item from the bill. Instead, there was no acknowledgment, no accountability, and no effort to make things right. I have worked in the restaurant industry, and finding glass in a dish warrants far more than an apology and a replacement plate. This situation was frankly embarrassing for the restaurant and the management team. It also raises serious concerns about food safety standards--this is the type of incident that could and arguably should be reported to the health department. The only feeling I left with was disappointment. Taste Bar + Kitchen needs to seriously reevaluate its approach to hospitality, management, and guest safety--immediately. read more

10/10! The atmosphere and food was amazing. Customer service was exceptional. Myself and my best friends enjoyed our ladies night here.

Shasmine at Sugar Land was amazing! She was so attentive and friendly! She checked on me and my friends often and felt like she was a part of the party! read more

10/10 experience. The entire place was a vibe. The lamb chops, the fried okra, General Tso's chicken, AND Lobster BLT was phenomenal (yes I'm big.. ntm). Huge s/o to Erin. She was phenomenal and very attentive. Make sure you make a reservation if you're coming on a weekend though! read more

Excellent service and delicious food. Definitely recommend and will be returning. Great atmosphere

Eh. For a happy hour with friends or a brunch with your significant other, the restaurant is okay. The food is a bit overhyped but the vibe is cool if you like to hear R&B and Smooth Hits while you dine. The service is definitely hit or miss and it's mostly a miss for me personally. If there was more of a focus on the service during your dining experience, overall my rating would be higher. read more

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Food was phenomenal and our waitress Kay was GREAT!! We had the jerk pork chop and it was spicy and flavorful with great sides of Mac and cheese. Greens were also great! read more

Visited today, the food was delicious the staff was outstanding everything was 10/10 we enjoyed the visit our first time at the location we will definitely go back our server Neisha she was simply amazing and great customer service read more

For some reason I don't have any pictures but once again this was something that was recommended on social media and I really enjoyed it. First our service was great it was a little way it was packed and it was hot but overall everything was delicious. I had the lamb chops and fried lobster And it was worth every penny plus more and then I had got some fruity pebble waffles to go that was a pretty good to and I also had a hookah the hookah was good too. read more

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I love the vibe of the upstairs dinner room. That's where they have the band playing. I recommend you reserve your table in advance because it can get packed up there. It isn't a large space. Their food hasn't disappointed me yet. And as you can see, I love their Mac and greens. The lavender margarita is one of my favorites. FYI only limited street or valet parking. The wait can be long on weekends and they typically dont take reservations unless you buy your table upstairs in advance. If you bought your table, there is no time limit on how long you can sit. read more

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Asked my sweetie where in the world you want to go for your bday? Houston. They have some great food. So bday morning he didn't want to get up. Actually placed this order bday before they even opened. $72 for shrimp n grits add sauteed lobster and catfish and grits with grits on the side. Side of waffles. Order showed within an hour of opening. The grits were not cooked. Either of them. Nasty crunchy grits with butter not even melted on the ride to get to us. I actually had to put the food back on the stove to cook another 15 minutes. Now this spoiled my appetite and I threw my grits away because what the hell? My sweetie is much nicer than me and ate his after I cooked it more. My fried catfish was slimy with a weird texture. Not crispy at all. I threw it out too. With delivery n tip, this was a $100 breakfast. I seriously went n got some IHOP. Houston let me down this trip read more

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Whewww! I had to take some time to come off the euphoric high experienced from this place! I am still amazed by how absolutely perfect EVERYTHING was!! Drinks: my friend and I both started with the superstar sangria. I loved it! Something about the mix of mango and pineapple just gets the job done every time. It was not too strong either, but definitely a drink that sneaks up on you. Regardless, i highly recommend. Food: the menu here is a bit overwhelming, as there are so many options. It took a while for us to decide what we wanted, and the waitress was very patient and even provided suggestions for us. I ordered the chicken and waffles with a Cinnamon Toast Crunch and peach cobbler waffle & a side of mac and cheese. Both waffles were really good! My favorite was the peach cobbler one, as it had the perfect glaze/sauce. The chicken was very well seasoned and immensely flavorful. I daydream about it every now and then. The mac and cheese also was flavorful and seasoned, it tasted homemade with love, which I appreciate. My friend ordered the lamb chops and eggs (i think) with the same waffle choices as mine. She raved about her meal also. We left Houston full and happy! Next time I'm in town, this place is a must for me. read more

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The Taste Bar was on my list of places to try. Upon entering, we were greeted by one staff member yelling who was extremely rude. She immediately said to get rid of our cups which were only water. After throwing the cups away, we approached and encountered a different staff member who was much more pleasant. We were seated upstairs. Everyone except myself orders the lobster tail and waffles. I had the jerk lamb chops, which were delicious. My cocktail was a French 75- the usual. The food was really good. I tasted the mac and cheese, and it was also delicious. The red velvet waffle tasted like cake, and it was so I fluffy. The service inside was great. It was nice and clean inside. They played smooth r&b and some hip-hop. Very nice brunch vibes that I appreciated. I do recommend this place. read more

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Food is great! But they need to work on the text system they have going on. There should not be any reason why I get a text saying my table is ready and when I get to the host stand the host tells me that my table is actually NOT ready the text is just to see if you were in the building. read more

I went to taste and Had the Taste of New Orleans, my Waitress Toya was absolutely amazing! She was working hard to make sure we had an Experience. This place definitely had great vibes and drinks. read more

I was visiting Houston and just had to try the Taste Bar lol. The vibe was cute we got there as soon as it opened on. Monday and we were seated upstairs. It was pitch black up there. For date night or night out with the girls it's cute but early afternoon in the dark it was a little weird lol. Food: the waffles we were not impressed with at all. We had the red velvets and fruity pebbles waffles. They tasted more like little cakes than waffles. Ours were soft.. we didn't love it. The Mac and cheese we enjoyed! The collard greens were way too salty. Hard to eat and I enjoy flavor!! The fried chicken was delicious!! Definitely made the meal way better! It was the highlight of the meal! The drinks were just ok. Pretty for instagram but just ok to have. Service: the waiter was very nice but he got the checks wrong and charged me for my friends food . It was just ok for me. read more

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Bayyyybeeee! When I tell you I seriously have been thinking about moving to Houston because of TASTE?!? Listen...I'm packing my bags NOW! Some of the flavors and menu items they have produced? No other like it! I have NEVER tasted shrimp and grits this dang good. I didn't even like shrimp and grits that much until I came here! It tasted just as fancy as it looked! The flavors, the creaminess, this succulent shrimp, the subtle smokiness of the bacon...everything you dream of and need! The chicken? BOMB! I hadn't had fried chicken in a long while so I really enjoyed this! The sweet potato waffles were good, but the cornbread waffle?! WOAH! Who would've thought?! I wish I could've ordered 20 of them! And that bacon Gouda macaroni and cheese? SCRUMPTIOUS! Everything was so good here, even the drinks. I'm already planning on going back soon...and yall. I took my leftovers on the plane and brought them back to california lol. I could not let that food go! read more

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Q was nothing short of amazing!! I came with my family and it was 25 of us. She handled our tabled as if she was 3 people built in one. She was so nice with that Nola baby accent. She didn't miss a beat.. one of the best servers I have ever encountered!!!! Everything she recommend was finger looking good! 1 million out of 10 experience. We will definitely be back for the food of course but most of all we coming straight to see our girl Q!! read more