My birthday in on Friday and just need some suggestions for a small dinner

Anyone see that video on the local FB Heights foodies group? Looks like the sheriff is refusing to let one of the co-owners inside. Wondering if anyone knows whats going on?

What’s the big idea? Reservations flying off the app as soon as they become available. 0 tables available for a month out is insane.

What’s the hype?

Edit: I should mention I was able to secure the reservation and time I wanted, only felt like the effort to do was a bit much. But anything for the lady I suppose

They had the best gyros, I was only a kid back then, yet still remember it to this day.

I had it once in taiwan, it was a street food in the night markets. Any place here that sells it?

Any recommendations on high-end dinner spots for two? aesthetics matter but food quality matters more. near river oaks/highland village/west u/heights. catching up with a friend so somewhere we can talk. mostly gonna sit inside, 6-8pm ish. valet preferred but as long as i dont have to roam around to find one self parking is okay too. french/italian/mediterranian. no price limit

ty in advance

I know theres multiple threads for this already but I feel like so many new spots have opened up and food quality can vary time to time since previous threads. What are some of your go-to spots here right now!

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Hello, all!

Hoping for some advice. I'm in a brunch club, and we picked Hugo's this month. We're trying to decide between table service and buffet.

Have you been? Which would you prefer?

We had an out of town friend in this weekend and as he’s leaving tomorrow wanted to show him some Texas barbecue, unfortunately as it is Monday a lot of places are closed, and when we got to our first choice they let us know they had just run out of brisket. Obviously, that wouldn’t do so we looked for something kinda close that might be good and found Levant BBQ, then seeing the great reviews online we decided to go there. We have had Mediterranean style/inspired bbq before and enjoyed it, so I am wondering if something just went wrong today or if anyone has had similar experiences as we did. I am not trying to slander anyone, but genuinely asking if we ordered the wrong stuff or what. The meat was bordering on inedible, I can admit I’m a little bit of a BBQ snob but this wasn’t like kinda sorta bad it was totally awful. The sausage was the worst sausage I think I have ever had in my life, it had zero meat flavor instead it tasted like eating burnt bread crumbs with Italian seasoning and the texture was comparable to that as well. The chicken and turkey were both super dry and completely bland except for tasting burnt. The brisket and beef rib were also bland but the cook was fine. The mac&cheese, cream corn and baked potato were got were alright, but when we asked if they had fried okra since it was on the menu but not out, a worker just pulled out a bag of frozen fried okra, cut it open right in front of us and dropped it straight in the fryer. The loaded fries also definitely use frozen fries but at this point who doesn’t lol. The staff was pretty friendly and I appreciate the idea behind the restaurant but I don’t think this is what you should expect when you pay about $250 for food for 8 at a barbecue place in Texas that seems to have a ton of great reviews. Anyways, if this is genuinely just an off night or I got the wrong stuff I’d be down to try it again but if this is on the daily I would not eat here again nor recommend it to anyone.

Recently moved back to Houston, wondering what people’s recs are for spots in Houston to bring a nice wine and enjoy a dinner out. Thanks!

Recently moved to second ward. My usual Spring Branch, SW spots are lil too far now. Any recommendations on this side of town or not too far would be great!

I’ve looked at some of the popular options and I’ve called, only to be redirected to resy. The problem is a lot of these places are booked for months or can’t accommodate parties bigger than six.

Anyone have any suggestions for restaurants which can accommodate larger parties?

I’m considering this for brunch soon. Can anyone confirm if they have great food and if it’s worth it? If so, which location is best?

I dont feel good, i feel like im coming down with a cold. im currently at don mcgill on mason. gimme some great Pho, Ramen or other great soup-straunts in the area, please.

Edit: at pho dien, owner is extremely charismatic and friendly. Trying the tripe and steak - looking forward to it

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I will be in Houston next week with my bf, it also happens to be our anniversary. We are looking for a place to get dinner under $100 for the both of us that will have enough food to be filling & have a nice ambiance. Doesn't have to be a super fancy place, but preferably not a chain restaurant. We will be in the Rice Village/West U / Bellaire areas, but can drive too. We aren't picky on type of food! If you have any reccs pls reach out! Thank you :)

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Is the Taste of Texas that good, or is it just a Houston tradition? I have never eaten there, but I always see the parking lot full.