This restaurant checks all the boxes! What a relaxing place to dine! The lobster bisque is so delicious! read more

The Grape Taste Restaurant - Dining area - New American Near Me - Lake Jackson, Texas

The Grape Taste presents itself as a minimalist concept, but in practice it feels like a restaurant trying to be several identities at once. The menu is intentionally restrained in structure, yet broad in direction cheese trays. unexpected, almost out of place for a small establishment, tapas as a newer addition, a strong emphasis on wine with a sweet wine flight, alongside steaks, sides, pastas, and even burgers. There's ambition in the variety, though not always cohesion. Seafood leans heavily on tilapia, which appears disproportionately across the fish selection. Not inherently negative, but noticeable. The ribeye, priced at $33.95, carried mixed execution. tender in parts, but inconsistent with noticeable dry sections. The scallops arrived cold, which significantly disrupted what should have been a highlight dish. Service was not the issue. Atmosphere was calm, controlled, and easy to sit in without distraction. The space itself does not fight the experience. it simply holds it. In totality, the restaurant lands in an uneven space: capable, sometimes enjoyable, but inconsistent in execution where it matters most. 4/5. good, but not well. -L.T read more

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Went at 4:00ish, greeted and were told to pick a table. We had decided to have tapas before we went. The gin and tonic we ordered first was a very good cocktail! The scallops were not as done as I like them (they were underdone), the calamari was crispy and good, my husband liked the Philly cheesesteak bites however there was a lot of bread, the shish kebab was a bit overdone, caprese salad was as expected. The flight of Chardonnay was okay. Service was great! Will go again to try some other dishes! read more

The Grape Taste Restaurant - Scallops, caprese salad, Philly bites kabob, calamari - New American Near Me - Lake Jackson, Texas

The steak was tender, and the tomato Alfredo sauce was flavorful and paired really well with it. The encrusted mahi mahi was different from what I usually order, but the sauce on the side added extra flavor and complemented the dish nicely. I'm personally not a big fan of grits, but everything else was enjoyable. The atmosphere was really nice, and they have a great selection of wines and cocktails to choose from. Our server was excellent--very attentive and made sure we were well taken care of throughout our meal. Overall, it was a great dining experience! read more

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Small, family-owned, and delicious! The service is always good and the food is always good. I like coming to my hometown to visit and it's always a pleasant stop to eat here. I've had burgers, salads, steak, and dessert from here. They have an extensive menu, as well as good appetizers. I would absolutely recommend coming here for an upscale meal that is still casual. read more

The Grape Taste Restaurant - The nicely appointed dining space - New American Near Me - Lake Jackson, Texas

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The family had a great time there. My dinner was great for sure. I had the Mediterranean Salmon, delicious. It was Saturday night so the place was pretty full but well staffed so we were well taken care of. Small intimate space so it wasn't too loud. Overall a great night! read more

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The restaurant is very nice and the staff was very helpful with the menu. I had the chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and gravy and mixed vegetables. My friend had the cheese burger and she said it was really delicious. My chicken fried steak was good and it was a really good piece of meat and it cooked to perfection with a very nice coating of cooked crusty covering and then covered with cream gravy. Just delicious!! I know we will be back soon! read more

The Grape Taste was a great find after moving to Lake Jackson. The place is decorated as a wine bar but has a restaurant vibe. The staff were friendly and provided excellent service. Wine menu is great. My husband and I had some drinks and shared some tapas. There are great choices of cheese for the cheese board. The stuffed avocado was tasty. The fried green tomatoes were delicious. This will be a go to spot! read more

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This is some good dining in Lake Jackson. Get here to grab a seat, it's very popular for lunch. Staff and owner are very friendly, helpful and attentive. Loved the entree of chicken fried steak, crispy batter and a tender piece of steak. They made canned green beans delicious, that was probably the best part of the meal. Desserts are a must as well. Strawberry tres leches cake for the win and now comes caramel cheese cake to tie! All and all a great meal. read more

Best burger I've ever tasted. Tried the flight of Sauvignon Blanc. Overall a great place for a sit down lunch or date night. Service was friendly and fast with great recommendations for a newbie. Can't wait to return! read more

A group of seven of us went to dinner here last night. It was early so it wasn't busy. It was small and had a nice, cozy feel. During our time there I saw several couples that looked like they were having a nice date night. The servers were friendly and offered help and kept our water glasses full. The menu was quite large so I was surprised at how good our food was! Also surprised at how quickly it came out! Several got the crab cakes and were raving. I got a cheddar burger and it was delicious! The enchiladas were good too so they can do a large variety of food very well! I do not live in the area or I would visit regularly. They have a nice selection of wines and a full bar so you can even get a martini. For dessert we got cheesecake. A salted caramel and a pumpkin. Both were delicious! If you're wondering if you should go, GO! read more

One of our favorite restaurants in Lake Jackson. Whether lunch or dinner The Grape Taste always delivers. The service is fantastic, and the upscale atmosphere is great. read more

Great locals place to stop in for lunch or dinner. We loved the vibe, atmosphere and service was great. We ordered the crab stack and salmon with grilled zucchini. It was Delicious. Great presentation! Folks seemed to like the jalapeño popper soup of the day too. read more

The food was amazing. The top is the charcuterie board. The meal was phenomenal. Dessert also great wish I lived in Lake Jackson just for this restaurant. read more

I will never go back or recommend this place to anyone. The Food was excellent but the waiters were rude. We did not have an assigned server. We had 4 different people serving our table. They all made us feel like we needed to eat and get out asap. No warm and friendly service making you feel welcomed or appreciated. One of the waitresses asked if we needed anything else. While we were answering she immediately turned around to hug and greet a gentleman walking by and completely ignored us. They have their regulars. If you're not one of them, don't go unless you want to be herded through! read more

I haven eaten here many times. It is always clean and excellent service. Our last order was a burger to go. It was delicious.

This is a nice spot for a romantic dinner, girls night, or even a business meeting. Great atmosphere with great service and friendly servers. They offer wine flights with many wines to choose from! The fried green tomatoes are delicious. They have cheese platters with fruit & nuts that go great with your wines! The full bar has great selections but my favorite was the Lemon Drop Lavender Martini. Lots of tasty tapas (appetizers) to enjoy. They also have some patio seating that you can enjoy. read more

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I've never had a bad experience here and we order often for work. Great selection of food and always taste great. They even have gluten-free options, which is great for my GF friends. The dine in experience is good and the staff is friendly. read more

I liked the place. Even when busy they are very attentive. I would come back. For the food it was good. The environment is nice, but at times it can get loud but not horrible. read more

Food and service are both outstanding!!!! Salads and burgers are delicious! Best restaurant in Lake Jackson for a business lunch.

The service was excellent, with the staff all trying to take care of everyone as quickly as possible. The ambience was good, but a little darker than I prefer when it's daylight. The fried green tomatoes were good, and the creamy herb sauce was a nice touch. However, my mahi-mahi had too many mistakes. 1) The polenta was undercooked (gritty), dry, and bland. 2) The spinach was raw, and not all of it was directly under the fish, so some very crunchy stems were present. 3) The orange reduction sauce did not go with the mahi-mahi crust. A beurre blanc would have paired well with the fish. 4) The presentation was a bit odd--a pool of sauce in one corner of the plate, and the polenta in the other. I'm not a local, so won't be coming back. I hope they read this and consider improving the dish. My experience definitely missed the mark for fine dining. read more

I had a business meeting in the area, so I decided to check out a new restaurant. (New to me.) I found this restaurant tucked away in the corner of a shopping center, surrounded by a few other restaurants. I tried to compare how many people were at this restaurant vs. the others. It was hard to tell.. when I walked in, it looks a bit like a pub. Small, dark, wine on every wall, and just enough space around each table that you could easily have a wheel chair or stroller roll through. There were two waiters and a bartender managing the front. My waiter was also accepting wine deliveries, so another waitress stepped in to help. I never had to wait long to have someone stop by or look over to see if I needed anything. If you've ever seen the tv show Cheers you'll get an idea of the ambiance and service. The burger was great! Al Green is playing on the speaker as I type this. I have a new spot for a date night when I feel like driving off the island. read more

The Grape Taste Restaurant - Chill atmosphere - New American Near Me - Lake Jackson, Texas

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The food is delicious. Service is a step above. Even though it's in a strip center, once you walk in, you wouldn't know it. The ambiance is extremely warm and inviting. read more

You really must try this place out! It's amazing. The Grape Taste checks all the boxes. John has been our favorite server for a while now and he just makes it better. Last night it was packed and we were in no hurry. Yet he still took great care of us. Please come and support a local business that's family owned. read more

The Grape Taste Restaurant - Filet with scallops! - New American Near Me - Lake Jackson, Texas

We love this consistently great, locally owned and operated restaurant. The Grape Taste has really wide and varied menu, and I'll be completely honest: we have legitimately enjoyed everything we've tried. From their salads, to pasta, to chicken, to sandwiches -- these folks always nail it. On todays visit, I enjoyed the Cuban sandwich, loaded with delicious pork, toppings, a great mayo, and with a side of fries. You'll also find Lake Jackson's best iced tea here, in my humble opinion! We typically grab lunch here, and the staff is always attentive and friendly. Everyone has a great attitude -- that's something we always notice -- and it's just refreshing to eat here. We never fail to recommend this spot, and we encourage anyone in the area to pop in for lunch or dinner! read more

The Grape Taste Restaurant - Cuban Sandwich - New American Near Me - Lake Jackson, Texas

Hate to share this place because We got a seat easily and lunch yesterday . Delicious choices in food and wine or cocktails. Lunch specials $10.95 and whole lunch menu. Great service. Loved the European ambiance. See photo 1 for full review... read more

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#1 restaurant in LJ that we frequent most. This is where we'll be every Saturday between 2-5 enjoying a flight of wine with our favorite tapas. John is our #1 waiter always, but all the staff is great! I love that everything is made fresh with fresh ingredients, has great presentation & impeccable taste! I have to mention how clean it is too, that's a big one for me when I go somewhere. read more

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Took a customer to dinner here on a Wednesday night. I never knew this place existed until now. Started with a three cheese plate which was very good. Then went with a few tapas. Sea scallops, mixed grilled veggies, and kabobs. Everything arrived fresh and hot. Everything was good. The sea scallops were excellent. They have an extensive wine list and a full bar. I definitely will be back at some point. Prices were not cheap but not overly expensive. The service was spot on. read more

Good ambience but freezing cold. Next time I will come prepared. My sandwich was a disappointment. I was expecting a real Muffuletta. It was on regular bread and not layered as I was expecting. I will use the pictures on Yelp to help next time. read more

The service combined with the delicious food was spot on for our birthday lunch for the office girls. We all enjoyed the food and the service was great read more

I'm never disappointed. It's a great date night. Tapas are so good especially the oyster nachos.

My hubby and I love coming here! Great food, amazing waitstaff and delicious wine. I especially love the flights where you get to taste a few different types of wine! read more

Great place to eat in Lake Jackson. It was pretty busy so service and wait was a tad long but understandable for a Saturday night. Good drinks good food! read more

Quaint little spot with great food and wine selection. Staff is super friendly and responsive. They have large and small plate sizes available so it works for all appetites. read more

We came here for my wife's birthday with her family, 8 people total. We came to The Grape Taste specifically to avoid chain restaurants, hoping to get better service. Unfortunately, we were VERY wrong. It was here that I had the worst service I have ever had in a restaurant. I didn't catch the waiter's name because he barely spoke to us, but he had long hair, about shoulder-length. Four of us arrived first, and he served us drinks. When the other four arrived only a few minutes later, he didn't come back for a long time. By the time they got their drinks, we had finished ours. Next came the long wait to actually put a food order in. We wanted to order cheese plates, but we were sitting for a while. One of us asked one of the waitstaff if we could order. The waiter went to the bar to tell our waiter, who began flailing his arms. I began watching our waiter, who was clearly busy with several other tables both inside and outside. When he serviced all his other tables, he finally took our order brusquely. Throughout the night, our waiter continued to avoid us, only stopping by occasionally. We would have to signal if we needed any drinks. At one point, he came to the table and delivered a drink while talking on his cell phone. So now the question is, do we complain to the manager? Or do we attempt to salvage the evening of my wife's birthday dinner by not raising a fuss? We chose the latter, of course, leaving with disappointment for a restaurant that's supposed to provide a unique experience in Brazoria County. read more

First time here and as soon as you enter you get the vibe of like an old fashioned restaurant it's nice! First thing I have to say is my water tasted like trash! The spaghetti was good the meatballs were burned a little and it could have also used a little more sauce it was a bit dry, but the flavor was there. The tres leches cake was too spongy to be a tres leches cake but it was flavorful, the carrot cake was the best part of my experience it was delicious! read more

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We needed service for 14 and the grape taste provided! We sat outside with excellent service from their staff. Food menu has lots of variety and was able to accommodate many different dietary restrictions! They gave our dog a water dish and we greatly appreciate that gesture. If we're back in town, it's a safe restaurant on our list! read more

Great food and atmosphere. The service was exceptional. I will definitely be back! Great date night restaurant

Food was Amazing!! The servers were wonderful and very helpful. Wide variety of wines to choose from. Great atmosphere

I was in the area and decided here due to all the positive reviews. I ordered the asparagus pasta which was super filling. I thought it was okay. My husband ordered a steak with sides. One of them being store bought type sausage cuts with salty bbq sauce which he didn't like at all. I even joked with him that it looked like it came from beans and weenies. All in all, the food wasn't worth 60+. The ambiance was great for a date night but I wouldn't return if we were in the area again. read more