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Taste Kitchen Bar

4.1 (578 reviews)
Open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Catfish Grits
Jordan W.

I haven't actually got to dine in at the new location but did place a to go order for the catfish and grits. I was craving a really good catfish and grits with a cream sauce and this definitely exceeded my expectation. I would like to give them a try dining in, but I saw they require a $50 deposit per person which is a little excessive so I'll just continue to order to go for now. The sauce was flavorful I do wish the catfish was fried a little hard, but that wasn't an option when you ordered to go. I definitely recommend trying this based on my experience for to go. I hope to make my way in one day to see what the ambience and service is like.

Elesia S.

Food was fresh, seasoned perfectly, and came out quick. Not a single miss. Our server was AMAZING. Super detailed, gave her favorites, and even helped us adjust our order for pre race. Honorable mention to the R&B playlist... 10 out of 10, no skips. We might have to spin the block instead of trying somewhere new in Houston

Chicken & waffles without the fruit
Elisa M.

Yelp family, you didn't fail me!!! We decided to have brunch here based on reviews and went ahead and made a reservation (make the reservation, you'll thank me later) for brunch on Sunday. We walked in and was seated quickly. Brian was our server. Brian got us started on waters while we looked at the menu, we ended up ordered calamari and wings (jerk/orange pepper) but was told that they were out of calamari and decided on the cauliflower with general tao's sauce. I got the Nearest Peach drink with whipped cream on top and order the Taste of Soul but opted for oxtails. The appetizers started the meal off right. The cauliflower was a great highlight as everyone enjoyed it (someone even mentioned ordering another one and even ordering to take home with them), the jerk chicken was good although the jerk was a little on the drier side than the orange pepper was. However you know food is good when you don't have to add anything to it (salt, pepper, hot sauce) and that's what was given to me. The greens had nice heat to them, the yams were sweet and delicious, the oxtail still had a little too much fat on them for me, but it didn't stop me from getting into them. The cornbread waffle was a nice little addition. The rice with the gravy was a nice bite. Seriously, I just sat there and smiled because this plate of food didn't disappoint. If you like liquor, you'll like this drink. Seriously, there's nothing that has me questioning if I would come back and try it again. My sister has the blackened catfish and grits which she enjoyed, my friend had the fried catfish and grits which she said the cream sauce made the dish . . . No complaints from us. The place gets busy so I highly recommend making that reservation. It has a busy, lively vibe and when you walk in, do get intimidated by the size as there's a whole upstairs section. And the service Brian provided was TOP NOTCH!!! He made sure that when we walked out, we were satisfied. GO!!! Thank me later.

Gumbo
Morgan A.

10000/10 can't complain - Didn't go for brunch hour , went when it first opened and service and was very great, chill and friendly!! Food was amazing OF COURSE! Restaurant was very clean and decorated nicely!

Taste of soul
Jesse H.

Had my second visit here as I was in Houston for work. Was excited to come and introduce this restaurant to my wife as my first experience was great, however this time around it wasn't as great. We sat at our table and waited to be acknowledged by our server which took a little longer than normal but that's okay no worries, our server apologized. Ordered our drinks and then placed our food order since we were ready. I ordered an Arnold Palmer and my wife ordered a Starry, followed the Gumbo and taste of soul for myself and my wife ordered the Cajun pasta with no bacon. Our food came out and unfortunately the Cajun pasta came out but it did not come out as it read on the menu with Cajun cream sauce, it came out with marinara sauce. We made a comment to our server and she told us it came with either sauce or no sauce so we pulled up the menu and sure enough it said Cajun cream sauce or substitute for marinara sauce which we did not do. So when she came back around we showed her the menu and she said she would check. Upon confirming she took the plate back and said she'd get it fixed. We waited a few minutes and the plate came back out however it came with bacon which we had asked to not include in the dish, at this point we were hungry and wanted to start eating so my wife said it was okay and didn't want to wait to have it re made again. The restaurant was not really full so it was a bit disappointing that this happened as I was really excited to have my wife try this restaurant. Not sure if we'll be coming back but at least we got to experience the restaurant.

Gumbo cup
Kendra K.

Chose Taste Kitchen because they had all day waffles! Went to celebrate a friends competition win & her request was waffles. Went had a large group ~20 people. I would say this place is not fit for large groups. Could only seat tables of 6 all next to each other. Ended up booking through their large party coordinator which requires a deposit, fair as it's a large party. Prior to booking, attempted to just book through OpenTable - even there they require a $50/person deposit, non refundable, which seemed a little extreme. Our waitress was fantastic, attentive and had great suggestions. Overall the group seemed to think the food was fair. Those of us that got waffles were very happy. The jerk chicken was super flavorful and waffles were so fluffy. The Jerk lamb was also great! One of the best Espresso martinis I've had in HTX. If you're wanting a place to be able to have a conversation, this isn't it. The music was so loud you could hardly think, let alone have a conversation without shouting at each other.

Lavender blueberry beverage & (2) 21 questions
M'kayla D.

Man! Everything was great! The music, the customer service, the food, the drinks, our view. I was going to write a lot but honestly...trust this five star review. Thank you Kevin for explaining the menu in great detail and providing phenomenal service. We will be back!

Taste Breakfast
Belinda A.

Okay we are a party of 7 so we tried many dishes. But let me say that we ordered and reordered and then reordered fried cauliflower This recipe was the star of the show for all 7 of us. Could not get enough. The strawberry salad comes with a bourbon vinaigrette dressing gross needs work. We asked for it to be on the side but they put it on the salad the staff was so sweet totally amazing staff. The grilled shrimp and Gouda loved the cornbread my nephew rated it 3 star. He really was Not too impressed but the Service is top notch. Mixed drinks omg three drinks left me feeling Whow great. Needless to say this is my second visit here and I will always return here

Chicken and waffles
Ava R.

Celebrated a birthday here with friends and what a great experience! Brian was our server and he was phenomenal. He provided suggestions, honest feedback and asked questions to ensure that our needs were met. I ordered catfish and grits with mocha coffee and saying it was delicious is an understatement! We also received complimentary appetizers for completing a Toyota survey. I ordered orange pepper/ jerk wings. Cauliflower wings coated in general tso was also ordered and was tasty. Friends ordered cocktails with their meals and they looked and smelled great. I look forward to returning to Taste in the future and hope that Brian is our server. I highly recommend!

Helena M.

Had a little bit of a wait but it was a conference weekend so I'm not surprised. I really loved this place and cannot wait to come back. The drinks were great, the chicken was THE BEST, and the Mac and red velvet waffles were worth every penny. I can't wait to come back to Houston and eat here. Thank you as well to the chef for coming out and introducing himself. I was also very impressed by the managers memory who took 10+ drink orders. Thank you all for the great hospitality!

A to go order of the delicious lobster Mac and Cheese.
John M.

Needed a quick late afternoon lunch to go and Taste was the closest place ... lemme just say that sometimes you don't have to travel far for amazing. I ordered the lobster Mac and Cheese--it was spectacular. The lobster had a little spice to it but every bite just left me wanting more. The restaurant was clean, the staff friendly and helpful and the vibe was hip and impressive. Taste is most definitely worth a visit.

Seafood Omelet
Andre W.

One of the best meals I had during my recent Houston trip was here @ Taste! It came recommended from a lovely young lady that worked in the Galleria Mall. Me and the homies came by on a late Sunday morning to check out this deliciousness we heard about. The place itself has two levels in which we got seated upstairs. We could overlook the bar downstairs where all the TVs were. We had a nice server by the name of Demiya, in which they were a bit soft spoken but effective on covering the menu. Was very hungry so wanted something really good so I went with the Seafood Omelet. It comes wit shrimp only in reference to seafood so maybe they should change the name lol. The smoked gouda cheese definitely adds great flavor to it...needless to say, this is a great omelet. The woman at the mall told us the pecan praline waffles was the move here! One of my homies got it and she was right...very damn good! No syrup needed at all. So much good stuff on this menu. I would definitely return to Taste when I come back to Houston! Great place, food and service.

Chicken Taste Wings
Anna M.

Taste Kitchen & Bar has one of the best happy hours I've found: great flavor, solid portions, and a fun atmosphere. I was in town for AfroTech, so it was definitely packed, which may have influenced the wait time ( we had a reservation and were fine but some one right after us didn't and it was a 2 hour wait) and the overall energy, but it was still a good experience. What I recommend: Jerk Lamb Chops - my top pick. Full flavor and cooked well. Chicken & Waffles - surprisingly good; crispy and well-balanced. Cocktails - creative presentation and good pours (pictured). Things to know: It gets loud, so this is more of a vibe than a quiet dinner spot. Make a reservation, especially on busy weekends or conference weeks. Happy hour is absolutely worth it--good value for what you get. Overall: I'd give it 4 stars mainly because of the volume level, but the food and happy hour make it worth a visit. If you're looking for great flavor, good energy, and strong cocktails, Taste delivers.

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4.5(323 reviews)
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Happy hour specials
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On my weekly walks through midtown, I got to watch Jethro's be built and come to life. First visit…read morewas a big HIT for me and I love finding time to come back. The vibes are immaculate! It's a little small inside and a small parking lot, but if you're lucky and can walk there, do! The quality of the drinks are really excellent and the burgers have been voted some of the best in town! I can't speak for them, but the drinks and the spot, are phenomenal. They have bingo nights, dj nights, and other themed events that keep the place packed out. Maybe once I try the burgers, it'll be 5 stars, but the smallll parking lot and lack of safe street parking keep me at 4.

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