This place is very popular. Parking is horrible so if you can rideshare, please do so. Staff are very nice. Two of the managers checked on me and the bartender, Mary is so awesome! I wanted a martini and she made it so perfect that the girl next to me asked for one. Haha! read more

Taste Kitchen Bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

See all

Food and service is good. Food is seasoned extremely well. I got the smothered chicken on a bed of rice and gravy, collard greens and fried okra. Service was excellent our waitress did a great job. read more

See all

OMG, this place is AMAZING! The food was awesome. Everything was perfectly seasoned and nice size portions. The food came out quickly. The service was A-1. Everyone was very attentive to their guests and also checked on the other tables as well. The place is nice and trendy. Perfectly for a drink and food, happy hour or date night. This Place Is A Must Visit In Houston, TX. read more

See all

Great experience and highly recommended. Came after work on a weekday and easily found a spot at the bar. Service: 9/10 The bartender was good and very attentive. Ambiance: 9/10 Was vibes and the music was dope. The space is large and they appear to have ample seating. Food: 9/10 The wings were good and the Cajun fries were okay. The person next to me had chicken and waffles and it looked good. Old fashion was GREAT! Highly recommended! read more

See all

Food was amazing, as was the service & atmosphere! We had the fried seafood platter which I shared with my husband and daughter. My daughter's friend had the Taste of New Orleans. My younger daughter & niece had waffles & fried chicken. We all enjoyed our choices read more

See all

Went to Taste with a group of 12 for a late brunch because our original plan at a different restaurant went to crap. Taste was able to accommodate us with a small wait time which was awesome. Taste made our experience going out in such a large group for our friend's birthday so much better! The drinks were great, food was delicious! Let's start by saying that the Patron margarita tree was worth the $64 price tag. We also ordered a mimosa tower and a bunch of the lavender blueberry margarita. It was a hit at the table! For food, we all mostly got the chicken and waffles with a couple getting the Taste of Soul. Let me tell ya, that fried chicken was bomb Definitely will be coming back here with my oxtail loving husband because I ordered the Taste of Soul sub oxtail & the whole plate was yum. The yams were super sweet and the greens were perfect. Plus that side waffle was so good. Did I also mention that they have valet? Amazing experience. read more

See all

Baby, the vibe in Taste was a true 10/10. Not only was the food and drinks good, but the overall ambiance really set the tone. I was in town for a quick trip and my friend recommended Taste as I was staying downtown. I definitely don't regret it at all. Can't for this to be my lil spot when I move! read more

Every time I come to Taste Bar, it's a vibe! The atmosphere is always on point - lively, fun, and filled with good music that sets the perfect backdrop for the night. It has that mix of chill and upbeat energy where you can enjoy your food but also feel like you're part of something happening. The food is always sooo good. On our visit, we had the mac & cheese, waffles, chicken, shrimp, and catfish. Everything came out hot and flavorful - the mac was creamy and indulgent, the chicken was crispy on the outside but juicy inside, and the catfish had that perfect Southern-style seasoning. Pairing it with waffles was just the right comfort food move. You can really taste that the dishes are made with soul. The drinks are solid - flavorful and fun, though they could be a bit stronger. Still, they compliment the food and vibe well. What I love most is the consistency. Every time I come here, the food, service, and atmosphere deliver. Whether you're here with friends, a date, or just looking to enjoy some good food and music, Taste Bar never disappoints. I honestly love it here and will keep coming back! read more

Taste Kitchen Bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

We've been to the old location years ago for dinner and decided to come to their new-ish (3 yo) location for brunch during our staycation. We enjoyed EVERY SINGLE THING. The vibe made it comfortable. The wait staff went above and beyond in every way. We were asked multiple times how things were going with our meal but it wasn't in a nagging, I wish they would stop kind of way. Trust me, that can change my perception of a visit but this was done in a caring, "We want to ensure you have what you need", type of way. Everyone was so nice and made our visit amazing. We'll be back for the food alone but the service may cause us to return sooner. Oh! And I was nervous about ordering white meat chicken with my waffles because I didn't want to get dry chicken. TRUST me! The won't let you down! It was juicy and flavorful. read more

See all

I always love coming to Taste. It is a busy place so if you don't have a reservation be prepared to wait. We didn't mind. It was 40 mins. Very dish was really good read more

Taste Kitchen Bar - Parmesan wings and jerk wings Collard greens Macaroni and cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

See all

Taste was everything! The wait was long, but expected on a Sunday during brunch hours. The place had a nice vibe with lots of well dressed people. Once seated upstairs, we enjoyed mimosas and ordered the catfish and grits and the taste of soul. Ong! The taste of soul was so good!!! Everything was so flavorful and fresh. It hit all the marks...10's across the board. FYI, we did have to put down a 100$ deposit for the reservation which later hoes towards the bill. Also valet was available for I believe 20$. I'll definitely be back when in Houston again! read more

See all

Overall, pretty good. Extensive menu. The elevated grits were good. The sauce on it is amazing. The smothered chicken and waffles were just ok. The gravy was just ok but the chicken was cooked well. Grits were cooked right. The French toast sticks were amazing. Super sweet so beware. Our waiter Aaron was good. We had a reservation and we were sat quickly. It's a little loud but it's lively. Many tvs. Decent for the price point. read more

See all

On vacation and went to taste kitchen and bar. The restaurant was empty so we got bar seats! It didn't take the food long to come after ordering.! The food was delicious and the service was exceptional!! I love great customer service The restaurant was very clean!! The host was waiting to seat us with a smiling face. We did make reservations the night before and got there right at 10am(our reservations time) Seems like this is a popular place because it didn't take long for the restaurant to fill up with tourists. This restaurant is located in the downtown area.. If In the area give them a try!! 10/10 read more

See all

Well well well.... It was super easy to be seated no reservations! (Wednesday) Food was absolutely delicious. The wings 9/10!!!!! I'm from Chicago and this is the first time the wings were top tier The catfish and grits 9/10 ! Super good . I would want more peppers next time but whoever the chef was today lol they did a wonderful job. Service was great . Nice waiter and she was attentive . Ambiance is live , music but kids can come as well . We had a great lunch . I was so full and had left overs . I will absolutely be back and hope it's the same way great job !!! read more

Taste Kitchen Bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

See all

Did NOT disappoint! We wanted a nice wholesome & hearty brunch before we traveled back home. From the time we walked inside we could smell delicious food being prepared. It was pretty full & a 45 minute wait but we sat down about 15 minutes earlier than expected. The staff was very professional & friendly. We ordered quite a bit of food (pictured) and it didn't take long at all for it to come out hot & fresh! The presentation was everything. Our awesome server "Chance" was very attentive with great recommendations & sense of humor that was welcoming. Highly recommend requesting him. Family friendly music played throughout the restaurant & the bathrooms were super clean. I loved the street views we had at our table. It was Sunday so we parked on the street for free & walked about 4 minutes. We enjoyed our food with the vibrant atmosphere. Thank you for a superb experience! read more

See all

Food was absolutely excellent Our Server Kevin was absolutely excellent Two words final word... Jesus Christ! read more

Taste Kitchen Bar - Oxtail and grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

Not my first time here but this was my first time rating them gem of a restaurant in Houston, Tx. Everything about this spot is top tier from the food to the ambiance. The night we went there was a live musician singing R&B while we enjoyed dinner. The food is so packed with flavor and soul that it's ridiculous. The lobster tail in the seafood pasta and grits was cooked to perfection, not too hard and not raw just right which is hard to do for some seafood restaurants. The staff is nice and attentive despite this spot being so busy all the time. Make sure you get a reservation because it's always full. This is a MUST stop spot while you are in Houston. read more

See all

The restaurant is very trendy and the food was delicious. They were able to squeeze our group in for a table very quickly. Courtney was a great waitress who was able to get our orders quickly. The margaritas were delicious, and happy hour prices extend longer compared to some other places. The chicken and waffle salad was delicious and unique to the south, which is exactly what I was looking for! read more

Taste Kitchen Bar - Chicken and waffle salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

See all

So delicious! The fried okra was amazing. Try the jerk wings and the ranch wings. I had the catfish and grits as my meal. The lobster bites were very tasty. Our server was very informative and the service was fast. Good music and good drinks as well. Loved the entire vibe. read more

Taste Kitchen Bar - Fried okra - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

See all

I have been coming to Taste ever since it was located in Montrose! I followed them to their new downtown location and two things have remained consistent: good food and bad service. As someone in the industry I completely understand the stress of a very busy restaurant and how customer service can sometimes be lost while aiming to fill orders. It is not intentional but can be a bit off putting. However, the food is absolutely delicious and their frozen watermelon margarita is one of my favorite drinks in Houston. They have an amazing happy hour, play the music that your parents did while you cleaned the house on the weekends and is beautifully decorated. It truly is a restaurant that embodies the culture of Houston and is a wonderful space for any occasion. read more

Came here for brunch with the fam and heard some really great things about the food! The food did not disappoint! We had the lamb chops, catfish and grits with blackened shrimp, and a chicken dish with yams and greens. Everything that I tried was seasoned so good! My grits were some of the best I've ever had. I'm really picky about grits bc some places don't cook them all the way or they don't season them, or they're too thick or runny. Grits is tricky in general, so let me just tell you, taste bar knows how to make em, and make em good. The sauce that it came with too with creamy and had a cajun flare to it without being spicy. The catfish, ooooff was so good, and it was a huge filet, and the blackened shrimp were huge and so good! This is something you could definitely split. The service overall was good, the bartender was super sweet and had some great recommendations, but you could tell she could've used a bit more help with her tables as the bar was cranking out the drinks! And the drinks! I had an espresso martinis, of course, and it was banging!! The chef came by to check on how to food was and if everything was ok, and it was good to chat it up with him. The music was really good too, we were jammin the whole time we were there. I wish there was a location closer to me, bc this would be in the regular rotation! read more

See all

Taste Kitchen was soo good. I didn't set any expectations because this restaurant had a lot of hype around it, and I did not want to be disappointed. But boy oh boy, everything was delicious. We were here during the Cowboy Carter tour and it was crowded. The wait was about 40 minutes for a table, but luckily there were 2 spots at the bar so we grabbed them. The music was great and the drinks were good. The food exceeding my expectations and we will be returning the next time we're in HTX. We had the cereal chicken & waffles and the fish and grits. Both were delicious. Super flavorful and cooked perfectly. read more

See all

Better than any other time. First time trying Happy Hour. Got here 5pm. Happy Hour's menu goes from Mon-Fri 420pm-8pm. Wings, Spicy Ranch Breaded, Orange Pepper Breaded. The best way I had wings here is breaded, a Plus. Seasoned well. Chips & Queso, great Queso, chips fried, but average. Fried Mushrooms, seasoned so well, no ranch needed, as well as wings. Frozen Watermelon Margaritas, strong and stiff. Well be back for Happy Hour. read more

See all

I visited Houston for Spring Break. I had lunch at Taste, the food was delicious, the vibes were lively and the drinks were on point. Loved my experience at Taste Bar and Grill, I would definitely recommend if you are visiting Houston. read more

A1 service!! Our waitress was great and our drinks were so good. Our food did take longer than normal- but the manager came out and apologized and explained. My bf and I were fine to wait as we were just hanging out and talking. My bf ordered the lamb chops TWICE they were so good. Super fun environment even for lunch. read more

Taste Kitchen Bar was definitely an experience. The inside had a fun, lively vibe with a central bar and a big drink selection, even for the morning. It is clearly a popular spot, and for good reason. The food was really good and fresh and the portions were generous for the price. It did take a little while to get our food, but it was worth the wait. Our waitress exceeded expectations; she was absolutely amazing. The place also seemed clean and well kept. I would definitely go back. read more

See all

The food at Taste Bar + Kitchen is always a 10/10 -- bold flavors, rich seasoning, and that perfect balance of Southern comfort and upscale dining. The atmosphere is lively, the music sets the tone, and it's definitely one of those spots that's as much about the vibe as it is the food. I ordered the New Orleans Special -- fried catfish served over dirty rice with a flavorful creole sauce and fried shrimp -- and it did not disappoint. We added collard greens, yams, and plain waffles on the side, and every bite tasted like home. The only downsides were the long waits, slow, inattentive service, and the $50-per-person deposit required for reservations. Still, once the food hit the table, it reminded me why this place stays packed. If you're craving elevated Southern comfort food with great music and an energetic crowd, this spot delivers every single time. read more

See all

Best Lavender Margarita Ever!!! And of course the fried chicken and waffles! Went there for dinner with another couple and we had never been there before, so we were kind of not very sure if it was the right choice....ohh! It was! Everything delicious. read more

I've been here three times now, and the service has been consistently great. The wait can be a bit much, especially on Sundays, so just be prepared. The first time I came, I wasn't really impressed with the food, but my friend encouraged me to give it another shot. Glad I did. I came back for happy hour and had a much better experience. Then tried brunch, and it was solid too. I really like their cocktail selection, lots of options to choose from. The lamb chops were flavorful, the greens were well-seasoned, and the fried lobster bites were cooked perfectly. I'd definitely come back again. read more

You can't go wrong with taste bar. Great southern comfort food for sure. The oxtails with rice and gravy are always a go to plate for me. The blueberry lavender margarita was delicious. My uncle loved the gumbo and cornbread waffle. My other uncle enjoyed his breakfast plate. Server was very attentive and accurate with our order. Love the environment this is an upstairs downstairs location and you're able to look out the windows to see downtown Houston free entertainment lol. read more

See all

We visited this restaurant Wednesday morning for breakfast at the recommendation of hotel Club Quarters and it did not disappoint. We had the shrimp omelette plate and all I can say is OMG. The food was so delicious we went back for happy hour and enjoyed the lamb chops with greens and yams. Their food is on point and served with awesome seasoning. When I'm visiting Houston again, I know where we are eating. Great customer service and absolutely amazing food. read more

We arrived at 11:30a, were seated close to noon and done by 1:35p. The food was good and our server was great! However, the hostess, who had zero interaction with us, came to our table as we were already packing up to say "I need yall to get up and GO so I can seat more people!" Very RUDE and unprofessional. I spoke with the manager whom I doubt would make any correction. She had the nerve to say "Have a good day" with a smirk as we left. Word to anyone running a business, CUSTOMER SERVICE is a priority. We have a choice when we spend our money and it will NOT be where bad attitudes feel free to mishandle customers. Imagine if that attitude carried your food! read more

I am writing to express my disappointment with the way our party was treated during our recent visit to your restaurant. We paid a $500 deposit upfront for our reservation, and our total bill for the evening exceeded $700. Despite this, we were seated late, the drinks from the bar were delayed, and our food was not brought out in a timely manner. To make matters worse, one member of our party received their food cold. Then, while we were still finishing our drinks, a front desk staff member approached us and told us we needed to leave our table because it was needed for another waiting party. Considering the amount we spent and the multiple service issues we experienced throughout the evening, being rushed out before we had even finished our drinks was completely unacceptable. It made our group feel unwelcome and disrespected. I do want to mention that our actual server was wonderful throughout the evening and did their best to provide good service despite the circumstances. Unfortunately, the interaction with the front desk staff overshadowed the experience. What was also disappointing was the response from management when we brought the issue to their attention. The manager stated he would speak with the employee, yet he never even asked who the staff member was. We ultimately had to point her out to him ourselves. It was difficult to feel that the matter was being taken seriously when no effort was initially made to identify the person involved. I understand restaurants can get busy, but this situation was handled very poorly and lacked professionalism and consideration for paying guests. I hope this matter is addressed to prevent other customers from having a similar experience. read more

My family and I arrived on a Monday, the week of Christmas. We had about a 10 minute wait before being seated. Our waitress, Akila, was fantastic. Very knowledgeable, friendly, gave great recommendations and was attentive. We changed our order based on her recommendation and it didn't disappoint! Three of us got the Taste of Soul meal. One with chicken, another fried catfish and another the oxtails. The 4th got the strawberry fields salad. If you're not a fan of arugula like that, perhaps ask for a different base, or a greens mix. It was in the early afternoon and the music playing was enjoyable and the overall atmosphere was pleasant. I would return again! read more

See all

Food was sooooo good ... AT FIRST ! It was soo flavorful but a few hours later I ended the night with food poisoning. I was sooo sad. Service was GREAT !!! we had Chance as a server but other staff were super sweet and provided great energy and hospitality. Ambiance was cute and the music was great . read more

See all

We love a successful black owned business over here the vibe and energy is 10/10. Food and drinks pressure! Happy hour Monday - Friday 4:20-8pm great deals on food and drinks! Ask for Liv at the bar she so sweet and nice true meaning of hospitality read more

Taste Kitchen Bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

I stopped by Taste Bar with some friends and the food did not disappoint. Surprisingly there was not a long wait time to be seated even with my party of 7. Although Im told I got lucky . I ordered the Taste of Soul plate and everything on it was fire the fried chicken was crispy, the mac and cheese was creamy, the candied yams were perfect, and even the cornbread waffle hit. The drink I got was really good too. Big shoutout to Erin, our host. She was friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. I'll definitely be back. read more

Taste Kitchen Bar - Taste Of Soul - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

Everything was AMAZING! Celebrating my husband's birthday with a great vibe and music. The peach cobbler waffles, shrimp and grits, and the lemon drop drink were all absolutely delicious. The waiter provided excellent service from start to finish. This spot is a must-visit when you're in Houston. You won't be disappointed! read more

Taste Kitchen Bar - Peach Cobbler Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

See all

anytime I have a friend or family member visit Houston, I always tell them to check out Taste Bar + Kitchen. The food is phenomenal, the servers are kind & provides great recommendations & I love that there is seating available upstairs and downstairs. read more

Where do I even start! The food was delicious! Flavors were incredible and the service was excellent. Our waitress was very knowledgeable about the menu and gave amazing recommendations. The ambiance is really nice on the inside as it's two floors so it's open seating with a host stand. I ordered lamb and eggs with waffles. I ordered the sweet potatoes and red velvet waffles and omg they were delicious. I ate every bit! I HIGHLY recommend trying this. Don't leave Houston until you try this restaurant! Black chef! And he is excellent! read more

See all