The food was GOOD, but the princess treatment was top tier! These gentlemen were so attentive and caring. I came in HANGRY, but Mr. Davon made me feel better immediately. His consistent smile and the gentle care he showed not only me, but all of his customers, really stood out. They went above and beyond for me, and I'm truly thankful. Great food, even better service! read more

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I stopped into Greedy Lion recently. I was already familiar with the location since it used to be a wine bar, but I hadn't been back since it changed over, so I decided to check it out. Espresso Martini: 4/5 This was good! It was a little on the sweet side, but that's actually how I like my espresso martinis, so no complaints from me. I'd definitely order it again. Greedy Wings: 3/5 I really liked the yam glaze! It gave the wings a nice sweet and savory flavor. For me, though, the actual chicken needed more seasoning. It didn't taste like the wings had been brined or seasoned all the way through. I also would've loved a little more crunch on them. Give me that glaze with a well-seasoned, extra-crispy wing and we might have something! The service was great! Everyone was welcoming, friendly, and very attentive, which always makes a difference. Overall, I enjoyed my visit. The wings weren't quite a home run for me, but there was enough that I liked to make me want to come back and try some other things on the menu. I'll definitely be back! read more

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I'll start with the positive: our waiter, Hayuhel, was very polite, attentive, and professional throughout our visit. Unfortunately, the food and overall experience were extremely disappointing. My daughter ordered the catfish sandwich, and I ordered the grilled salmon sliders. There were no other parties in the restaurant, so we expected our food to arrive quickly and freshly prepared. Instead, we waited over an hour. When my food finally arrived, the salmon sliders were severely overcooked and extremely dry. I sent them back and explained to Hayuhel how disappointed I was. To his credit, he was very receptive and handled my concerns professionally. What was most disappointing was the lack of involvement from management. There was a manager on the floor who appeared unwilling to make eye contact or take any responsibility for the excessive wait time or the poor quality of the food. Hayuhel provided excellent service, but unfortunately, the food and management's response made this a very disappointing experience. read more

The customer service was top tier. Everyone I spoke to was kind and I appreciate the recommendations that were provided by Alexandra. The ambiance of the restaurant was super cute. Very lowkey, well decorated, bright lighting and they offer seats inside and outside. I was debating between playing it safe with a burger or experimenting with the fried salmon balls and I wish I would have played it safe. I tried the salmon balls and they were okay. It was a little too salty for my liking. I also didn't expect to pay $23 for only that entree so I will point out that they are pricey. In addition, gratuity will automatically be added to your bill. I do like that their menu has some unique options and I would go again to try brunch or their $1 wing special on Wednesdays. read more

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Decided here for our monthly ladies happy hour . Yes there is a HH menu. Love the location and plenty free parking was a huge win. Was seated quickly at the bar but food took an abnormal amount of time to come out. No it was not packed . We noticed that being the norm for all the occupied tables. Eveything fried was salty for us but we managed to eat it but definitely not worth trying again. Yes I'd go back if some huge changes occurred . read more

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Do yourself a favor and go!! We randomly walked in and ended up loving it. Food 10/10 so freaking flavorful Drinks 10/10 so smooth read more

First time here and I would definitely return! Not only was the food on point but the service from Davon was the absolute best! They don't have that type of service too many places anymore so it was very refreshing to experience that. Everything was read more

The Greedy Lion - Soul Food Near Me - Houston, Texas

We came to check out a new-to-us spot, and we found The Greedy Lion, which is located in the Washington Corridor area. Their menu consists of mostly southern menu items; we ordered the wings, and salmon balls for apps. The salmon balls were subpar; it was pretty fishy and I wasn't a fan of the interior taste despite the texture being good. The wings were fried well; decent size and crispy. The associated sauce with the wings was a bit too sweet; I wasn't the biggest fan so it was good that we requested it on the side. My entree was the short ribs with corn and greens. The flavor of the ribs were fine but slightly underwhelming. It was a very crockpot cooker texture and it was slightly on the bland side. The sides were fine but not extraordinary. read more

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The Greedy Lion was a great experience for me. Just to be able to have a nice meal without having to fight for parking or pay for parking these days is a major plus. The food! The food! The food was amazing. I wanted to experience the Lion in great way so I ordered the Greedy Wings, and the soulful sides!!! I'm more of spicy wing type guy so I really didn't know what to expect from the Greedy wings, knowing they are tossed in yam sauce. Well, let me testify!!!!! I enjoyed them wings all the way down to the last finger lick!!!!! They were perfect balance of sweet and savory. Every side was amazing, but the spicy cabbage was EVERYTHING and I can't wait to return for more. The service turned out to be pretty good. It's a friendly environment for the most part. I'm just having a hard time trying to determine the vibe. The aesthetics of the layout/decor and the food is giving a dimmed light, possible date night situation but the environment was a little more hype, giving more of a cocktail/coffee bar feel! When I'm about to head out, I just need to know if I'm wearing shorts and a tee or some pants and button down, that's all. Needless to say, you need to pull up and pay them a visit! read more

The Greedy Lion - Soulful Sides: Sunday Dressing, Spicy Sauted Cabbage, Lucky Black-eyed Peas, and Mane Mac & Cheese - Soul Food Near Me - Houston, Texas

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My first time eating at greedy lion was a Sunday evening. It wasn't busy the time that I went. The service was amazing. They are very attentive, great hospitality and the mocktails were amazing. Like Nothing I have ever tasted before. I had the turkey chops which were tender great seasoning. The cabbage was 10 out of 10, The sweet yams I give a six out of 10 it had a aftertaste that I wasn't too fond of. I got it switched out for their mac & cheese, which was really good. Overall experience was amazing. I will be back. This does Give soul food read more

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I was invited to check out Greedy Lion on a night they were filming promo as, what the GM mentioned, it's only been open for a month. This is the location of the old TREZ Wine Bar. The restaurant boasts modern elements, kind of ecletic, and has efficient lighting all throughout. The food is definitely the star here -- Greedy Wings are PERRRFECT, and every side on the menu was like a taste of comfort. Great balance of pricing with portions, too. I'm a stickler for an ambience, atmosphere, and service (which there was an attempt, but fell short.) It was also a little noisy during the event. A few things could make it even better: Be vigilant and welcoming to customers entering the establishment, provide faster service, more balance between music and conversation, adjust the lighting to match the vibe, and layout of the dining area needs improvement. Overall, this is a spot l'd come back to if improvements are met. Available parking, good food, great drinks and safe area to enjoy yourself worry-free. read more

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The service provided by Alexandra the Great was amazing and was able to do everything that was in her control. The food was really good and music was at reasonable level. However, it took OVER AN HOUR for the food to come out. And to be forced to pay gratuity is insane. I really want to recommend this place in the future, but this was a really bad experience. I want y'all to do better. read more

Loveddd The Greedy Lion! The food was amazing, especially the Greedy Wings, but also all their sides like the grilled cabbage and yams were just perfect. Their staff was so kind, so happy to help us and make sure we had a good time! Plus, there was a great mix of music, the decor was great, you gotta visit! We were looking around for unique stops being from Los Angeles, so when we saw a woman-owned business and soul food, we knew where we were going for dinner! read more

This is a hidden gem! I didn't know what to expect coming to The Greedy Lion, but I was impressed. Everything we tried was flavorful and well cooked. I wouldn't come here on a diet, but the food was well worth the calories. We started with the greedy wings and sweet potato corn muffins. The wings were seasoned well with a slight sweetness. The muffins might've been my favorite. I'm a sweets person and although the muffin itself isn't super sweet, the butter they give you almost tastes like icing. For my entree I had the catfish frenzy. The fish - yes. The spaghetti was alittle cheesy for me, but my boyfriend loved it. It's located in the heights in a shopping center. It's small so you wouldn't just notice it, but it worth your time to find. I would be remised if I didn't mention the bartender. bartender T was amazing. He helped us selecting what to order, was very attentive, and makes a mean sidecar. He definitely enhanced our experience with his vibrant energy. Come check it out. read more

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Davon was our server, he was AMAZING. He made me the best espresso martini I've ever had and also educated me on how to order it. He made our experience. We came on a Wednesday for $1 wings and we will absolutely be back. Service is what makes me choose to come back, out of all the thousands of places in Houston, The Greedy Lion will see me again! The food was also amazing. Thank you Davon! read more

Decided to give this place a try based on a Instagram post. I saw the name before but something about the name Greedy lion didn't make me run to it, but after seeing the food I wanted to try it. We went Sunday around 11 and they were empty but they had just opened. Alexis greeted us and allowed us to sit anywhere. The parking was plentiful and free! The atmosphere was very nice. We ordered 2 drinks and they were okay. It was a side car and a bourbon drink. They were only serving brunch but the chef let me order the fish and spaghetti since that was my main purpose for going. We also got the wings and waffles. The waffles were cool and the wings were huge. The fish was great and flavorful. I also liked the spaghetti. I learned this was owned by a black woman from Chicago which was a plus in my book. It is a little pricey but it was good. They hit you with the auto gratuity like all the other BO resturants so be ready for that. I would come back. read more

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A complete miss from start to finish. The service was slow and inattentive, which set the tone for the whole experience. The food felt like it was trying way too hard to be something fancy or unique but it just didn't land. Instead of being delicious, it was honestly pretty gross. The atmosphere didn't help either ...... it came off as amateur and unpolished rather than inviting. Overall, this was easily one of the worst meals I've had in a while. Definitely not worth the time or money. read more

Visiting from out out town, looking for a place with later hours of service. Says open until midnight. Get her at 9:30 and they say the kitchen is closed. Really wished that would've been stated. Server was great though. Got drinks out pretty quick. read more

Great food and environment. Our server was awesome. The burgers, wow! The flavor, moist and fantastic. The prices are a bit high, only 6 chicken wings for $19 was a bit much. Honestly that is our only complaint. We would go back for sure. read more

The Greedy Lion is my new favorite lowkey black owned business. The drinks are great and the food is cooked to perfection. THERE IS NO PORK ON THE MENU ! Clean eats only . 10/10 . Service was smooth and understandable. read more

The moment the plate of Greedy Lion Food arrived, its aroma curled upward like a warm invitation, promising comfort crafted with intention. Each bite revealed seasoning so deftly balanced that it felt less like technique and more like affection expressed through spice. The textures showed equal care tender where it should yield, crisp where it should resist, creating a rhythm that kept the palate engaged. Service matched the dish's spirit, delivered with a sincerity that suggested the kitchen takes pride not only in flavor but in the feeling it evokes. The ambiance, simple and unpretentious, allowed the food's heartfelt character to take center stage. In the end, this is the kind of meal that doesn't merely satisfy hunger it reminds you that love, when folded into a dish, is its own quiet form of luxury. read more

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First time going to The Greedy Lion, 10/10 best place to get soul food. Staff were super kind and attentive. Food was hot and delicious. Lexa was our server and very sweet, and the manager I believe his name was Devon were all very kind. Kudos to chef Bree for the amazing food. read more

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Restaurant was cute. But food quality not worth the price tried the wings . Service was good due to it being slow just a few people . The menu seems very over priced and I didn't like how they just added gratuity to your check 20% without it being listed on the website or explaining that to me as I was dining . I Visited the restaurant after 8pm and they didn't have all menu items available no yams, no lamb chops , no catfish . It's seems like brunch would be a better time to visit . read more

Came here to celebrate my birthday. The food was a 10/10. When I went to visit my party of 9 was originally the only party in the building. 30 minutes into my wait ; a party of 2 arrived . My rating is a 3 because the customer service could have been much better. My waitress was a very sweet but, she was not knowledgeable at all. She was not aware of how to operate the machine to take orders and was very slow in making our alcoholic beverages (mind you the waitress was also the bartender). Moving onto whom addressed herself as the "manager". Attitude was very stall and unwelcoming. Tab for my party was over $500 and it took over 30 minutes explaining how to split the bill to the waitress whom took our order and should have known who ordered what. honestly the automatic gratuity that was added onto the bill was NOT deserved. One and done .. will not be back. read more

Good service wonderful food I would recommend this place to anyone Good service wonderful food I would recommend this place to anyone Good service wonderful food I would recommend this place to anyone Good service wonderful food I would recommend this place to anyone read more

Food is great!! Baked chicken, Dressing, mac & cheese, yams, greens, and banana pudding all perfectly on point. The short ribs are different than most places, so they may need to think about working on that improvement. Otherwise, this is a great small space with good old school R&B music vibes during early evening hours and good service. If this place doesn't make it, it will only be because of lack of marketing in crowded Houston restaurant market because it is also located in a great location off Studemont & Washington Ave. next to Walgreens. Owner Lyric is a great host. I am really pulling for this restaurant's long term success because I loved it so much and close to home for me. read more

Devon welcomed me in on a Monday night and got me a great drink. The place looks great and the vibes are even better. read more

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Amazing staff here, very friendly, engaging and super attentive! We only stopped in for a few HH drinks but the food the chef showed us looked incredible. Will definitely be back. Brunch looks great too! read more

Wow, just wow. the food here was spectacular. I had the baked chicken, greens and the best mashed potatoes I've ever stuck in my mouth. My husband had the catfish. both were just amazing Service was great. Owner came out to check on us. She actually is the chef as well. Great place read more

love this place! the greedy wings are to die for and i recommend this place to all my friends. its fairly new and the the owner is amazing as well as all the staff! a must eat! read more

Came in on a Friday night for a quick dinner because I live in the area, and I was soooo shocked at the service and vibes. I walked in not knowing what to expect since it was new but I definitely wasn't disappointed, GREAT late night soul food in the heights, exactly what we needed! Taylor was my server she was great. The entire staff was friendly and personal. This will definitely be my new neighborhood bar read more

The Greedy Lion - Soul Food Near Me - Houston, Texas

Picked up an order tonight 2/20 around 10:45pm. Interior was absolutely gorgeous with a well lit bar and dj area. The server there was so sweet and helpful. Waited no more than 3 minutes before the Chef came out with my meal, served hot. I had chicken wings with a brown gravy on a bed of rice with two sides... absolutely delicious. Would totally recommend this spot. read more

My family went Sunday after church and the food and atmosphere did not disappoint! We were greeted at the door with a smile and immediately seated! Lexa, our waitress was beyond kind and attentive to all of our needs and accommodated anything we needed. And Paul the chef was phenomenal! He came to our table multiple times to ensure we had what we desired and cooked our food to perfection! We will def be back and encourage you to support this business! read more

The food and service was amazing! Greedy Lion is located in a well placed location. Shoutout to Devon! Best Fathers Day Brunch Ever!

Ummm listen here GREEDY LION IS definitely onto something and chef ‍ BRE deserves chefs kisses the fact that i received top tier service not only that the place was a all around vibe and the food was absolutely AMAZING the lamb chops were tender OMG the greens were spectacular the chef ummm hummm i had to ask about so yeah where there is a chef Bree there will b me she deserve a raise fr putting it down in that kitchen the way she does I'll b back this week i can't stay away now. read more

Went to the Greedy Lion on a whim on a random Friday afternoon. I was surprised to find they were located in a wine bar we'd visited a couple times previously. They've only been open a month so fairly new. Overall we had an amazing time at the restaurant. Once we saw the menu we decided to try "a little bit of alot" A few highlights... - Service: from the time we walked in the door the service was A+. We were greeted and seated by the Owner, Latanya and our waiter T was great the entire time. Knowledgeable about the menu, great conversation, and on top on making sure we had everything we needed. - Appetizers: greedy wings and sweet potato corn muffins were both an excellent choice to start the meal. - Greens: I don't eat just anybody's greens and I'm a critic when it comes to greens. I'll order these again and highly recommend. - Turkey Chops: as a person who has lived in Chicago for years, I LOVE turkey chops, but have never been able to find them in Houston, until now. Highly recommend and make sure you ask for a side of gravy. - Cabbage: delicious. Reminded me of some of my favorite Jamaican spots - Corn: i'm a huge fan of maque choux and this reminded me of my fav corn dish. Definitely a must order - Pintos & Black eyes peas: Both super solid - Desserts were. We had the banana pudding & some sort strawberry cake...both are on the order again list - Drinks were good, my wife had lemonade & vodka cocktail & I tried the red sangria (made to order) Overall I would definitely recommend Greedy Lion for the food, drinks, service, and vibes. We will definitely be returning!! read more

New place with lots of personality. Food was good, price point a little high. Spoke to new owner who is seemingly receptive to customer feedback. Anticipating a bright future. read more

Perfect place for a date night or girls night. We arrived for dinner at 7:30pm. There were only a few other tables but if you haven't tried this place you are missing out!! Our server was great (I forgot his name sorry) he was friendly, attentive, gave recommendations and even gave us coupons for our next visit. The food was DELICIOUS! Everything was fresh, hot, and well seasoned. We didn't even need to ask for the salt and pepper. We had the Greedy wings for appetizers. Which were on special for $1 per wing. We ordered the buffalo lemon pepper and the yam glazed wings. Both were delicious! My fav was the yam glazed wings. They were Hot, crispy but very moist on the inside. 10/10. I ordered the short ribs with spicy cabbage and Mac n cheese. The short ribs were tasty but had a few fatty pieces and could use a sauce to elevate, Mac n cheese was good very cheesy. The cabbage was very good! My husband had the turkey chops with greens and the spaghetti. The turkey chop was soooo good. It was so crunchy on the outside and moist inside I honestly forgot it was turkey. The server brought us a side of gravy to go with the chops that was also delicious. The greens tasted like your grandma's greens IYKYK. The spaghetti was also very good. Overall, this was a great dinner! We look forward to coming back and trying more food on the menu. read more

I forgot to take a picture of my food!! Everything was amazing. I had the short ribs with macaroni and collard greens. I sat at the bar and the bartender was very friendly and welcoming. The service was 10/10. I ended up getting the banana pudding to go. I will definitely be back to try other things. read more

I would go back and order takeout for the sides only. The greens, yams, Mac & cheese, cabbage and corn muffin were 100% amazing. Lamb chops weren't very good way more gamey than other lamb chops I've had in Houston area and the catfish was solid but not $40+ dollars worth. The service was probably the worst part about this entire place unfortunately. Had 3 different services come up to us and introduce themselves and say our actual waiter would be coming to get our drink order. We didn't have anyone take our order for probably 30 minutes it was absurd read more