Houston's

08/17/10

Great food

by Tessa2008 at Citysearch

Was trying to dine at Houston's for the first time and didn't realize the name has changed and is now Bartlett's (the owner of Houston's for 20 years) until I made reservations. Our party had swordfish, sockeye salmon, steak, crab cake. Sides options were sauteed spinach or broccoli. The steak side was a Greek salad. The entrees were very good without tons of spices or sauces to smother the natural flavors of the meats and vegetables sides. The portions are appropriate but not large, room for dessert. Our deserts were fluffy cheesecake, key lime pie and apple cobbler with blue bell homemade vanilla. The coffee aroma filled the air and tasted great as well. Our group didn't leave a even a morsel on our plates. We enjoyed it all. The service was very conscientious and almost formal but the atmosphere was still warm.

07/07/10

Our favorite restaurant in Austin!

by ringo3727 at Citysearch

Moved to Austin in 1997 - including family, friends, and business clients have been to Houston's over 300 times. Not once have I left unsatisfied. Everything on menu is awesome. Love the spinach artichoke dip, the salads are excellent, Hawaiian Ribeye, filet, the WORLD FAMOUS ribs are best in Austin, key lime for dessert. Eat at the bar, get food to go, eat in main dining room, it's all terrific. The veggie burger is awesome too. Our favorite waiter is Matt. He's a very tall, dark skinned, young looking fellow. One of the top 3 servers that has ever taken care of us; ever. You feel like your at home eating the way this guy communicates with the table. I highly recommend taking your out of town guests or clients to Houston's.

• Pros: food, drinks, atmosphere, menu, wine, service
• Cons: nothing

03/29/10

Awesome food and service

by Chessah at Citysearch

This is hands down one the best restaurants in Austin. I love Perry's and Truluck's and Houston's is on par with these big boys of food. I've travelled the world over and assuredly say Houston's is among the best for steak and seafood.

If you ask for Sandy as your server, you won't be dissapointed with his service and attention to your detail!

Bon appetit

• Pros: Fantastic Grab Cakes
• Cons: None

03/25/10

Actually the best restraunt in austin

by carolrum at Citysearch

I love Houstons, the service is perfect and the food, no matter what you order is superb, hands down, I highly recomend this restraunt to everyone.

• Pros: Steak salad
• Cons: None

10/12/08

A great unique little find

by corleen at Citysearch

My friend and I happened across Houstons quite by accident. As we parked and walked up to the resturant the smell was intoxicating. Walking in we were promptly greeted and had a drink at the bar as we waited for a table. We were told to expect about a 20 min. wait but were ready to be seated in less than 10. The lighting is dark and cozy with touches burning throughout...what to make a good impression? Everyone looks great in this lighting. I had on a pair of jeans and a blouse and was rather casual but it did not make me feel underdressed in any way although if I had dressed up that would have been great is well. The food...omg...the steak was amazing..I think it was hickory? but the flavor was well worth it. Not a lot of extras served other than potatoes but you can add sides if your appetite desires more. What you get for the money....Ambiance...very tastefull food...great wines...and accomidating service....better wine glasses, china and silver....a nice suprise will definately go again....by the way I had the ahi salad with a side of asparagus,amazing....tantalizing treat....just what I was hoping for that night.

• Pros: if it is what you had in mind its perfect!
• Cons: not for families with small children