The ambiance and service was fine, but the food quality did not match the price point. Also, I did…read morenot like an additional 3% charge for "Restaurant Operations Fee."

My family and I celebrated my birthday here. Service was great and the setting/decor was amazing…read more It's a lot more tightly packed than I anticipated. So, moving around wasn't easy. Staff were very attentive and friendly. We should have checked ahead of time, but birthday cakes weren't allowed. They did store it for me though. The food was okay.

Wow! What a beautiful setting for an upscale brunch! We had THE BEST service here. And the…read morefood--holy cow! The food was so delicious! Our mimosas were top tier too! My hubby and I had the best time.

We came here today for lunch for their special promotion of seafood platter on (Wednesday and…read moreSunday ) but very disappointed that they missed 2 items on their fix menu which are clams and mussels. They offer to replace as shrimps but we don't like shrimps. If you decide to have promotion on certain items then you should have stock thẹn accordingly. Missing 1 item in the menu is bad but 2 is worse. We felt like we got trick to come because of the promotion. Again very disappointing

Parfait! From beginning to the bittersweet end…read more I was craving one thing, foie gras. Apparently super hard to find around Houston. They nailed it for me! Just savory heaven. Had the charity chef menu. Every dish was exquisite. No complaints or adjustments. Coming from me that's a huge feat :) They even allowed me to switch to the poele instead of the torchon. So grateful and was plenty filling the 4 courses. The redfish de jour was fantastic. The filet de beof was tenderly delicious with all the comfort sides. The pastilla chocolat was decadent bliss. Almost like a melted brownie inside a crisp thin pastry with the right accent of sorbet and lychee. The service was accommodating and prompt. The only thing I could add to this is I wish they were more informative when the dishes came out. That's my only suggestion but the food didn't really need description as it was a novel in taste. Well done Etoile. Merci beaucoup

Uptown park and plenty of free and valet parking. Pluses…read more1. Outdoor patio 2. Menu items are consistently good - we like the lunch specials the Sammie's and fries 3. Helpful service Areas to improve Can't recall if they have happy hour I've been going here for years and highly recommend!

We had an awesome experience at this restaurant. The food was delicious as we enjoyed the…read morewaiter-recommended short ribs. We also had foie gras which was very nice. This is a lovely location near Toyota Center. The decor is welcoming and the noise level is just right. Appreciate our server recommending the short ribs.

I've never encountered a restaurant that went from a 5-star experience to a 1-star experience from…read morea first visit to a second visit, but this place managed to pull it off. I took my wife here last year and she loved the place so much that she couldn't wait to come back. She literally called the restaurant "perfection" in her own Yelp Review. Of course, that meant we were going to make repeat trips here, even though with all the restaurants we have around Houston, I prefer to continue trying new venues. This year was a complete 180 from last year. They seemed to be either overbooked or understaffed, probably both. We were waiting a while for our table, but a trendy place during Houston Restaurant Weeks having delays isn't surprising, even if we had a reservation. The waiter apologized for the delay, saw we were looking at the HRW menu, and took all three course orders at once. We really thought that it would speed things up, but the exact opposite thing happened. It took well over 30 minutes to get our first course, which was the berries parfait. It's literally just yogurt, berries, granola, and honey in a bowl. Unlike last year, where the ingredients were carefully portioned, it seemed like this year they were all just hastily dumped into a bowl and brought out to the table. Regardless, it still tasted pretty good. About 50 minutes after we ordered, we asked the waiter about the status of our entrees. He let us know that the kitchen was behind. He sounded frustrated. We never saw him again; he completely disappeared and while we thought we saw him around, he never stopped by our table. We proceeded to see random people running items from the kitchen out to various tables. They weren't the waiters covering those tables. I'm not sure if they were kitchen staff, managers, dishwashers, or what. They all seemed frazzled and rushed. Of course, none of the food was coming to our table, but we clearly won't the only ones encountering delays and poor service. At about 70 minutes, and now no waiter, we gave up and went to the host table. We asked to cancel the rest of our order and offered to pay for what we'd already received. The host went to get a manager, but another lady came out letting us know that the manager was tied up facilitating in the kitchen and was trying to offer alternatives to us leaving. My wife was ready to leave, but I saw one of the random employees drop two plates at the table we'd abandoned. I suggested to her that it might be better to just finish our already-delayed meal rather than waste another hour going to another restaurant, ordering, and waiting for food. The lady at the front said she'd "take care of the bill." The food that was brought out was a disappointed. The duck confit was clearly rushed through the cooking process, but was still pretty good. The shrimp and grits were a complete miss, though. They clearly didn't have time to get the flavors they wanted, so they just dumped a bunch of garlic butter into the dish and called it a day. My wife couldn't finish her meal so we swapped entrees midway since the excess butter was making her miserable. The same lady (I'm guessing an assistant manager) kept offering us drinks. We made it clear we didn't want mimosas, so they started offering coffee. I don't think they were intending to come off pushy, but after a miserable 80+ minutes, it felt that way. Finally, we agreed to a couple of coffees with dessert just so they'd stop suggesting stuff and let us enjoy our food. The desserts were... okay. Just like the appetizers and entree, they seemed to be hastily assembled and lacking the flavors we'd expect. My wife seemed suitably happy with the Strawberries Melba for dessert, but my chocolate pot de creme was... bland. I've worked in hospitality before and I know that "I'll take care of the bill" means different things at different places, but this is the first time I've ever encountered-- as an employee or as a customer-- where that meant we were issued a bill for the full amount of the food we ordered, despite the fact that we nearly walked out due to the horrendous service. The only items that were "comped" were the coffees that we didn't even want. My wife had previously made it clear to me that she wanted to come back here regularly, so as we were walking back to our car, I suggested this was just an extreme off day and next time would be better. This time, she made it clear that she'd be okay if we never came back again. Honestly, I can't blame her. I'm leaving the second star on here because the first experience was so good. All I can say is that this place is no longer the amazing location that we experienced in 2024.

Located on Houston street next to Coastline Pizzeria. There is a private parking lot adjacent,…read morewhich is handy for this area. The interior is fairly old school and was empty during lunch service. The menu focused on European style dishes. Service was very good and our server was very friendly with suggestions. We got some escargot in butter to share (4/5), mussels (2/5), and bread for the table. The escargot was pretty solid compared to what is available in town, the garlic butter sauce was a good bread dipper as well. The mussels tasted a bit off and the sauce wasn't very flavorful either. I got the pork chop for my main (2.5/5); it was a bit tough and wasn't very flavorful outside of being salted. The brussell sprouts were not my favorite but the fries itself were decent. The snails and fries are good. Everything else was just okay.

I'm in love with everything about this Cafe. The service was so fabulous they were very attentive…read morefrom the moment I walked in to the moment I left. I did not feel rushed to pay or to order. Since it was my first time I had to take a little bit of time to peruse the menu. I was very happy that I tried sampler of mussels. I have to say the curried ones were my favorite. And of course the french fries were top notch. The environment was very very calm and conducive to conversation. Parking in the back was easy and readily available. I would definitely try to go back and try other things

TLDR: Worth a visit if you're in the area?…read more Wow! Hidden gem? Forgotten favorite? I don't know, but after tasting the food, we have to get the word out about this spot. Arriving around lunchtime on a weekday, I had the place to myself which allowed me a unique opportunity to take the place in. That being said, this spot is not overly French cafe themed, but instead a classic suburban strip mall spot with nods to the French peppered throughout the menu and decor. The booth area is well-designed, the spot was clean and the table touched by light so after a great experience chatting with the cashier I was crossing my fingers, hoping the food matched the vibe. I had a crepe Mexicana (because who has ever heard of that?!), a croque monsieur with tomato soup, and a dessert crepe because y'all know I always save room for dessert. It took a minute to be prepared, but I'm willing to wait for a fresh made meal. Everything, was delicious. Crepe texture was on point, and each crepe was stuffed to the Gods. Positive experience all around. My tip: Order the tomato soup and finish your meal with the following combo- a dessert Crepe Almonds with strawberries. Trust me on that one!

Quaint little creperie with friendly staff. My Nutella crepe stuffed with strawberries and banana…read morewas delicious and they didn't skimp on the Nutella. Cappuccino was also delicious. The Parisian theme was noticeable..as was the reggaeton music they were curiously playing. Worth coming back to when in the area as the menu had a few other items I would definitely try.

Such a cute spot ! Excited to come try them for dinner sometime…read more I don't know how I've never been here - especially since it's been around for a long time ! We stopped in for a quick lunch while shopping and it's charm kept us there for a while The space: Cute small French bistro vibes. Probably not ideal for a large group but definitely nice for a small friend meetup or intimate date. Tables are 2 and 4 tops with a few seats outside as well Food selection: We only tried their brunch/lunch menu. My husband had the steak which was massive and impressive. I had a delicious slice of quiche. All the menu items looked delicious but a bit heavy for the hot day we were having (definitely excited to come back for dinner or maybe a lunch on a cooler day) Overall we loved it !

We just stopped in for dessert but wow this place was hopping!…read more The service was friendly and helpful. All the food coming out looked fabulous. We got the poached pear with ice cream and chocolate sauce. This was so well balanced and not overly sweet. I can't wait to stop back by for a glass of wine and an enjoyable laid back atmosphere.

One of my favorite spots for brunch! I've been here for both Saturday and Sunday, and each visit…read morehas been a great experience. Such a lovely restaurant, with two slightly different vibes depending on the day. Sundays are more lively with a live band, while Saturdays are a bit more relaxed--but still busy. I definitely recommend making a reservation ahead of time. My only small note from my most recent visit was that it felt a little warm inside. I get it, it's Texas and it was a hot day, but I wouldn't have minded the AC being turned up a bit more . Now for the good stuff, food! I've tried a variety of items and have yet to be disappointed. Some standouts: French Toast (5/5): One of the best I've had. Thick slices, no eggy taste, and the crème anglaise with fresh berries are the perfect adds. Lobster Tacos (5/5): More like a lobster salad packed into crispy mini taco shells, the perfect little bites. Shrimp Tempura & Caviar 4/5: Tried this most recently and loved it. The batter had the perfect crunch. I also recommend the Rosé all day punch (not on the menu, but ask your server - it's a frozen berry ball with sparkling champagne and rosé) breakfast potatoes and sausage, salmon entrée, and even the french fries. The service has always been great. On my most recent visit, our server was especially awesome. They were very attentive, polite, and gave great recommendations (especially for mocktails). There are several options for parking including valet, street parking, and a garage. Valet runs around $6-$10, street parking is metered (I paid about $6 for two hours), and the garage was free and really easy the last time I went. Overall, this is a spot I'll keep coming back to and recommending again and again. Looking forward to trying even more of the menu next time!

The quiche is excellent -- rich, flavorful, and served with butter lettuce dressed in a light…read morevinaigrette that balances it perfectly. One note for both patrons and staff: if you sit at the bar, be aware that it can feel more like a server work zone than a place to relax. I ended up moving farther down because I was constantly being bumped into by busy staff moving through the area. Overall, though, it's a lovely spot with very good food. Just wish the staff were a little more aware of guests seated at the bar.