Astor's Table

Delightful experience with live music and food to match! Chef came to each table and was very pleasant. The food was Amazing, with variety unmatched by most. Served hot and steaming, it was delicious to the last morsel! Go!

This restaurant is a true gem! The food is absolutely outstanding - rich, flavorful, and an authentic representation of South African and continental cuisine. The warm and inviting ambience makes for an unforgettable dining experience setting the perfect mood for a great meal. A standout detail was the owner and chef personally engaging with guests, adding a personal touch that made the visit even more special. Whether you're a devoted fan of African cuisine or eager to discover new flavors, this spot is a must-visit!

I had an opportunity to dine at Astor’s table for a celebration. The food is truly amazing! I guess every dish that we had a 10 out of 10 rating. It was such a great pleasure to have the owner come to our table and speak with our party and check in on the guest. It was a great experience And I know you would have the same!

Had a lovely brunch here. The food was excellent as well as the service. I noticed a lot of customers were having the typical breakfast/brunch but I wanted to try out the South African/Venezuelan dishes. Everything was on par & the mimosas were very tasty as well. One of the things I like about this place was their attention to detail. The host & server was very nice & friendly. Also they had mini coat racks that they place by your table so you don't have to hang your coat & scarfs on the chair. I really liked that a lot. The main chef & owner was out in the dining area. He took & paid attention to detail & would often stop by the tables & ask if the customers were doing okay & took feedback if any. I thought that I was really nice. I got to tell him that I really enjoyed the food & I really like the flavors of my meals. All & all I had a very pleasant time & I would like to come back again to try other dishes. You can make reservations, I did online because I was not sure how busy it would be on the weekends. I came after 1-2 hours after opening & when I left I saw a lot more people coming in. I would recommend checking their popular times on Google & if you're not sure to go ahead & make reservations.

Where do I start? Jada was fantastic. She's a Cowboy fan, so her and Grand K got along very well. The Chef/Owner Casey is the absolute BEST. This place get a 10 out of 10. Hubby and I will definitely be back. The oxtails, French toast and mac and cheese were LIFE. Everyone and everything was phenomenal. This place is a MUST! Run don't walk!

We absolutely loved our date night experience. The husband and I visited for the first time yesterday, and had the pleasure of meeting the owner and Chef, Mr. Castro. We've never tried South African cuisine before yesterday, so we had a few questions about the food. Chef Castro greeted us with, "Welcome Home" 🥹 and patiently answered our questions. Our server, Jade (apologies if I misspelled her name), was so kind and friendly. She was very patient and courteous. I'm on a vegetarian diet, so I was so pleased to learn that there was a separate vegetarian menu available! I ordered the vegetarian sampler and the vegan curry with fresh squeezed lime juice. The husband ordered the Exotic African Trio Samosa and the Oxtails. I believe he also ordered a pineapple beer and a rum punch, sorry, I don't remember the names of the drinks. The food was AMAZING! Very flavorful, with aromatic spices that invigorated my taste buds! I enjoyed EVERYTHING on my plate. The portions are very filling and worth every single penny (and then some). The husband practically licked his plate clean lol. The atmosphere was such a wonderful vibe with live music. We've been looking for a spot like this for a long time, and I am so glad that we gave Astor's a visit. I must say, we were thoroughly impressed and will certainly be back because we want to try everything on the menu lol.

Tasty and brimming with potential to be a premiere location. The food is delicious, although service can be considered a little slow for American tastes. Our food came out at separate times and we had to wait longer than expected for a waiter to address us and check on our table. Other than that, highly recommend the oxtail grits, and if you get a chance chat with the chef! He is very friendly and I can see this place going far under his menu!

I recently dined at this South African steakhouse and had a mixed experience. On the positive side, the option for both indoor and outdoor seating was great, allowing flexibility based on preference. The steak itself was well-prepared and flavorful, living up to expectations. A standout was the iced tea, tailored to my taste, which added a nice, personalized touch to the meal. However, the experience was marred by a couple of issues. While dining outside, a rodent/rat appeared near the end of my meal, which was unsettling, to say the least. Thankfully, it was while I was waiting for a refill, but the wait for that refill was over 15 minutes, forcing me to move inside to get my drink. The staff, while present, weren’t particularly quick or attentive. When I raised the issue about the rat, their response was underwhelming—they came to look but offered no meaningful apology or compensation. It felt like they weren’t particularly concerned about such an incident, which was disappointing. Overall, the food and drink were solid, but the service and handling of the rodent issue left much to be desired. I’d think twice before returning unless improvements are made.

Hands down one of the best small restaurants in Houston ; not only does the owner personally come to your table to make sure you are ok the service is a 10/10 . My waitress nicole has hands down has the best customer service coming from someone who works in the restaurant industry.

the food was very good. I had the Nutella pancakes with empanadas and an astor punch very good must try I will definitely be back for more!!!!

Absolutely fantastic place! Amazing food, and awesome staff!!! Had the best experience!!! We are visiting from another state, but if we lived here, this would be a regular spot for us! can not say enough good things about this place!

The best establishment, great atmosphere, and the owner of the place is so kind and welcoming. I was sick and ordered to go, and he threw in free desert for me as he could see I was not feeling well. The food is amazing and I would 10/10 recommend anyone to come eat here.

After reviewing places to see where I should go in the Katy area on a dinner date, I decided to come here after looking at the reviews and seeing it so highly rated. It did not meet expectations at all. This is purely a review of the dinner experience, I would think the brunch or other dining times are much better since thats what the reviews I saw are talking about. I always like to start off talking about the service. The initial service in general was a pleasent experience. I appreciated our server making sure we were taken care of in the beginning and we were all settled in. However, after we got our food, the service went from "great" to just plainly "too much". Let me preface by saying that the restaurant was basically empty except for 2 other tables, so i understand why they had so much time on their hands, but interrupting our conversation every 5-10 minutes does not create a very great experience. Now lets head to the food. We got the appetizer platter with a mix of south african and latin foods. This, we quite enjoyed. The empanadas looked and were delicious. The south african dried meat and sausage were good snacking foods to have during our time there. All in all though, there wasn't anything to write home out, the food was... basic and there were no flavours that really stood out. For the entree portion, we ordered the seafood platter which came with shrimp, prawns, mussels, calamari, bacon wrapped scallops, and zucchini with some rice. Let me start out by saying, why would anyone wrap such a soft peace of flesh like scallop in bacon. That is a disservice to the scallop. The scallops were very overcooked and chewy, and was not helped by the fact that the bacon was also chewy and salty. The shrimp was overcooked and also heavily salted for some reason. The prawns were by far the best thing on this plate, they were juicy and had a lot of flavor but even these were too salty. The calamari was ok but looked way too much like onion rings, and the mussels were good. The rice was the south african yellow rice with raisins. Rice was way too dry and a tad too sweet, and funnily enough, did not have enough salt on it. Lastly, we were excited for the dessert as we are both sweet tooths and decided to get the creme brule. Imagine my surprise when the bowl we got was a round bottom glass bowl... The brulee was done nice, had a nice crack to it when we went in, but then came out overcooked creme. The texture was more of a cake and was definetly overcooked. It was sugar so all in all still tasted ok but if you were looking for nice creme brulee, this is not it. We also got some tea with the dessert and even that was some basic grocery store tea. I mean at least try to give us tea from latin america or south africa. I might just be what we got on the menu that gave such a bad expereince. Maybe if you get the braised goat or oxtail or even the steaks it would be better. But, in my opinion a restaurant should serve everything with quality so making one or two things really good cant cut it. I personally cannot recommend this place for dinner.

Our family was celebrating a high school graduation for my son and my nephew's birthday. I did my research since some of our family eat halal only. I was thrilled to find such a wonderful menu that caters to anyone. This was our first time here and based off of the reviews and menu I thought we should give it a try. I found it to be a very warm and welcoming environment with beautiful live music playing. My family felt very comfortable and pleasantly surprised at the menu choices and the drink specials. When the food arrived all our plates came out at the same time steaming hot and full of delicious aromas. When I heard everyone saying oh my God yum at their first bite of food I was pleased I picked the right place. We had excellent service very attentive and very kind. Chef stopped by our table to welcome us and later again to make sure our food was satisfactory and it was nice to visit with him and understand his vision for his restaurant. We thanked him for having halal options. He explained to us how he wanted to make his place feel like home to anyone and everyone who walked through the door and to have fresh options for everyone to pick from. What a humble and sweet man. Thank you to all the staff for making our celebration so memorable and thank you Chef for your talent every single dish was phenomenal.

I could've sworn I did this review already with pics but it disappeared. Ugh. Great place. Easy shared parking. Nice service. We sat on patio but it was too hot in May so we moved inside. We ordered a mezcal margarita. They had penny mimosas but we weren't going to drink much. We ordered a ceviche's and the steak meat that hangs from the skewers. Food was delicious. Overall I loved my experience and do want to return.

Such a fun place to dine!!!!! I'm glad it popped up on our radar and we gave it a try! We came for brunch and everything was top notch. The service was so good. The DJ was playing really good music. The food was delish! All around, great vibes!! Hubby got the avocado toast with smoked salmon and I opted to get the oxtails off the lunch/dinner menu. I can't eat smoked salmon, but the avocado with toast was delish! Super fresh and a very generous amount. The oxtail was so freaking good! It was served with white rice and plantains. Hubby also decided to do the penny mimosas which is such a fun concept and he opted to go the mystery route. If y'all haven't been, def add this to your list!!! Don't sleep on it!!! We can't wait to be back!

Was looking for a new brunch place and stumbled on this place. It wasn't until we drove into the parking lot that I realized that I had been there for restaurant week a few years back. Ambiance 3/5 Food 4.5/5 Service 4/5 We almost walked out after the hostess seated us because she indicated there were flies next to the window table, which is why she didn't want to sit us there. While I appreciate the honesty, I don't appreciate flies buzzing around my food. After looking around, I didn't see anything overt, so we sat down anyways. The food was good but be warned, mild or spicy has quite a bit of heat. I remembered from the first time and asked the mild sauce to be on the side. However, it came out on the food, so I had to send it back. Usually I would roll with it, but I would have only enjoyed one bite. Fried beef empanada 5/5: This was a nice appetizer bite. Fried nicely with a flaky crust and stuffed generously with ground beef. Would def get this again or one of each kind. Croissant eggs benedict 5/5: Eggs cooked perfectly and ingredients layered well so every bite was balanced. Chicken and waffles 4/5: Egg also cooked perfectly here and the waffle had a great flavor with what I thought was a hint of cinnamon? Or maybe it was from the syrup. Minus a star because I thought the chicken could have been crispier. Both entrees came with roasted potatoes - they were just ok. Definitely did not need that much. Both also came with a mini fruit cup with 4 pieces of fruit. The wait staff was attentive and the manager swung by to check on us. Minus one star on service because my chicken had sauce when I asked for it on the side.

Great food. A mix between African and Hispanic food. Great drinks (Margarita) and service. I recommend this minority owned business.

Outstanding "family owned" (not corporate) restaurant. Simple and easy decor with splashes of African and South American art. It's listed as a brunch spot on Yelp, but they have a full South African and South American "fusion" menu. We did breakfast dishes, and my steak and eggs were wonderful, with the steak being amazingly tender, and cooked to perfection. The vegan salad made a nice appetizer, and all the fruit on the salad was very fresh, and nicely sweet. We told them it was our first visit, and Chef Casey came out to personally greet us, and give us a slice of signature cake to try for dessert. I am always happy to support family owned businesses, and I plan to return and bring more of my friends with me.

This restaurant was an amazing find. It was interesting to have a Frank Sinatra style live singer at a South African restaurant, but I was totally digging it. The food was extremely flavorful and unique. The drinks were good, I had a whiskey sour and my friend had a mule. The service was excellent. The chef even visited our table and told us "welcome home". We had the South African sampler, oxtails, and shrimp with polenta. Everything was amazing and I would enjoy trying more menu items in the future.

Lemme tell ya. We LOVED this place! The owner is walking around greeting every table, she is so nice and is doing it all right! The flavors of all dishes are superb. I would have NEVER put cinnamon in my rice but wow it was one of my favorite things. The beef AND chicken empanadas were 12/10. I could seriously make those an entire meal. Their bread is home made and absolutely delicious. They have indoor and covered outdoor patio seating options. 11/10 would recommend trying them out!

AI've been itching to try this spot out for a while and finally got the chance to do so with a friend this afternoon for brunch. I made a reservation a few days before and was quickly sat upon my arrival. I loved the vibes as they had a DJ playing afrobeats and soca music. There was a patio which would be nice for great weather but we opted to sit inside for today. The menu was very extensive which I could appreciate. I wasn't sure what to get so I played it safe and ordered the peri peri chicken and waffles with a side of eggs. The chicken was pretty good and well fried. I added the spicy chimichurri sauce which took it over the top. The waffle was really good! It was a Belgian waffle that was sweet and had a nice crunch to it which is always my favorite. I also ordered both baked and fried beef empanadas which were delicious, served with a side of chimichurri sauce. I got the mystery mimosa which was $15 but everyone after that was 1 penny (up to 5 rounds). I enjoyed the different flavors and would definitely come back for it again. Unfortunately I would have to say the service was frustratingly slow for us. It appears that our waiter (Zue)had a large party that she was tending to so it caused us to be neglected. We had to get other waiters to assist us when we couldn't get her attention. She was very nice and tried to do her best I presume, but we honestly didn't feel like a priority so they probably should've given our table to someone else to assist because we did see quite a few other waiters that didn't appear as busy. Also the restaurant itself wasn't very busy in my opinion. There was a couple of people (possibly managers) that did stop by and ask if we were okay which we appreciated so it turned around a bit towards the end. We also were greeted by chef Casey and he thanked us for coming by so that was also greatly appreciated. I would definitely give them another chance since the menu looks very good and they have different specials throughout the week.

Looking for a new brunch location and stumbled across Astor Farm to Table. Was sat promptly but it took a long time for someone of the wait staff to come by the table. After about 10 minutes i got with the hostess as to a waiter. That is my only complaint. The owner came by and apologized, which was a nice touch. Rest of the time we there the waitstaff was on their game. I got the croissant eggs Benedict, I normally avoid the hollandaise but was glad that I got it. Overall it was a delicious dish, the roasted garlic potatoes were cooked perfectly. My wife got the chicken and waffle dish. She loved the dish, the waffle had a crunch in the batter that was a nice touch. The chicken, while wonderful seasoned, was a bit dry. My wife noticed the mimosas and loved eve one that she had. I enjoyed the coffee, it was a medium roast, with a smooth finish. Around noon a saxophonist started to play, nice ending to a great meal. We will be back again.

Service was great the chef stopped by to see how we were doing. We sat inside quiet enough to chat celebrated a birthday. Food was delicious

I love the story behind this restaurant. The owner can be seen walking around greeting guests and telling the story. The inside is more intimate while the outside is perfect for patio brunch vibes. I have been to this restaurant 3 times and never been disappointed. The unique flavor profile is what sets their food apart. If you go on Sunday, enjoy their penny mimosas. peri peri wings 10/10 oxtails 8.5/10 mussels 9/10 curry goat 7/10 ( needed more curry in my opinion) peri peri shrimp and ribeye 9/10.

Our first time. We were not disappointed. We heard much about the appetizer platters and the oxtail entree. We chose the Latin platter. The beef/chicken empanadas were excellent. The oxtails were very tender and would order again. We also tried the grilled octopus appetizer and the Seafood platter entree. Everything was very good. The portion sizes were very sufficient and I would recommend sharing an appetizer platter, even the seafood platter for smaller appetites ( lots of food on the plate). The complementary bread was also warm and very soft. The chef did visit the tables and was very cordial and informative. Table service was ok but unexceptional. We appreciated the small complimentary dessert as we celebrated our anniversary. We didn't try any of the steak entrees. Perhaps next time.

Promptly greeted with a friendly hello upon entrance. We had reservations but it was pretty empty the morning we came for brunch. This is my 2nd time & the last visit we definitely needed the reservation. Got the French toast & peri peri chicken wings. The peri peri chicken is spicy but just the right amount. Hubby likes medium spicy. I prefer a little spicy & we both were satisfied. My 2nd wing had a little more sauce on it & the heat from the pepper lingered after each bite & opened up my sinus a little bit. I would not have been able to handle any higher spice level on the chicken! Fruit cup was just a tasting size but the fruit was very ripe & fresh. French toast was soft & full of cinnamon. It was good. The platter was very filling. However, with only 2 whole pieces (4 slices) of French toast, I actually felt like I wanted more French toast & less chicken & potatoes. I had 1 wing & lots of potatoes to take home. Enjoyed sitting outside in the covered eating area with the background music playing. The seating is close to the street so you can actually see & hear the cars pass down the street. No issue at all for me. Parking is free in the strip mall type parking lot. I definitely will return & try more dishes. I enjoy the food & atmosphere. If you have family or friends who are not adventurous eaters, you may want to visit first then decide if to bring them.

After following them for a couple years finally got time to go. I am a simple food eater. The staff is wonderful and professional! But I find the chairs uncomfortable and tables too close. I could hear neighbors conversation all around. The food for me and my family was not to our liking. Oxtail and rice, rice had a smell ( not sure what kind of rice). Oxtail is tender, I just did not like the flavor. Plantain burger was a mess! My daughter only ate the meat and left everything else. Fries had a lot of seasoning or something on it. Lobster soup was ok just weird texture. Nice place for a foodie whom ok with complex food. It was just not for us.

We came for a friend brunch to catch up. Reservations were easy to make. We went at 1pm so it wasn't crowded at all. Our waitress was helpful and attentive. We ordered the mystery penny mimosa. They bring random flavors and you pay for the first and up to 5 more for a penny each. Great deal! We ordered 2 different appetizer samplers (not pictured). The best dish from what we ordered was the Epetada. The menu is interesting and we'll definitely be back to try more things. There was a DJ out on the patio. We couldn't hear it inside but it was loud outside.

Our first time eating here. We probably won't be back. Unfortunately, my seafood pasta wasn't very fresh. One of my mussels was closed. It tastes more like gumbo/fish stew than a seafood pasta dish. My husband had the ribeye, which he said had a nice marinade flavor. Our ceviche was not great. The menu said it was $18, but we were charged $25 for a ceviche that has only one shrimp on top. The fish was minced so tiny. We didn't like all the extra charges that weren't told to us in advance. We were charged before ever looking at a receipt. When we asked for the receipt after paying for everything, it came with a complementary dessert, which so happens to cover the overcharge. This place has a lot of potential, but unfortunately, we won't be back because we felt cheated. It was a bit pricey for what we ordered. Second review. The chef and owner reached out to me and refunded my overcharges and my dish. It has a good flavor, but one of the seafood was bad and ruined the dish. I would give this place another try. There are lots of new dishes to try from this restaurant. My husband did like his ribeye dish. Wished it was a better 1st time experience.

A wonderful experience! Came yesterday to celebrate my 21st birthday, so many interesting and unique flavors we'd never tried before. Friendly staff, welcoming vibes and a beautiful patio too. We really enjoyed the chicken & beef empanadas, Bobotie, Bitlong and Stuffed Peppers. I'd definitely recommend getting the samplers. Everything that passed by on a plate smelled AMAZING, can't wait to come back and try more.

My favorite place to take friends to. People are a bit wary but end up being pleasantly delighted by the flavors and variety. Love the outdoor patio option for lovely days and when I am accompanied by my very well trained dogs. This is a hidden gem that many don't seem to know about, for now. The talented chef originally had a tiny café that occasionally we would not be able to get a seat to. He disappeared for year or two, apparently finding and setting up this location. I'm so glad we found him again. I wish he wasn't so far away from where we live because I really want to try the Sunday brunch one day soon.

Best thing here was the African Oxtail! The meat was fall off the bone and so tender. The sauce that it swam in was so flavorful. It had some carrots and potatoes in the sauce as well, cooked nicely. The dish came with rice and plantains as well. For drinks, got the Margarita with tajin on the rim and it was pretty good and strong. Good amount of indoor and outdoor seating. Chef even came out and greeted us, which I thought was nice and good hospitality. Parking - free within the plaza

Once again during restaurant week, these folks didn't let me down. The Carne Empanadas are off the chain. Food is always a go to. This review however if more so based on the service. See below. Vicente was my server and he was one of the nicest most kind people I've ever had take care of me. I literally would come back here just to see this kind soul. Ask for Vicente and tell him Mr. Auston sent you. :).

This place was so nice. The head chef even visited our table to check on us. We sat outside on the patio choosing to put some distance between us and live music but the ambiance was perfect after a long weekend of traveling. I will definitely be back. My cocktail was unexpectedly stiff too.

Want to give 3.5 stars but rounded up. This is a small, charmingly decorated restaurant in Katy, popular for birthdays and family celebrations. We came on a Friday night and the place was packed at 7pm (be sure to make a reservation). The menu is large with Latin and African dishes; we had a variety of samplers and all sorts of dishes from steak to fish to fufu to pasta. The food was 10/10 and so were the drinks. The chef came out a couple times to make sure everything was in order. This was all great from the food perspective. However, the service could be improved during dinner rush. Our table never received any menus and ended up looking at the menus on our phones. Our water glasses should have been refilled more often than they were. The waitstaff (not specifically our server but others who attended our table such as the bus girl) had difficulty understanding me multiple times (possibly because it was so loud). At one point I felt I needed to start speaking Spanish to be understood. There were a number of bus boys standing around doing nothing when they could have been helping refill waters. There was a live saxophonist playing great music. We would have tipped him but had no cash ‍ perhaps he could have a venmo QR code for cashless tips.

Came for HRW, but their special menu didn't speak to us. Their regular menu, however, is robust and inviting. Empanadas: we tried the beef, chicken, and ham and cheese. The pastry of each was crispy on the outside and doughy inside. I'm not sure which I preferred or if I had a preference...they weren't all that distinguishable. Not bad, but I'm at a loss to go so far as to recommend them. The chimichurri sauce is the real show-stopper. Absolutely fantastic The Safari Benedict is a beautifully plated dish. The eggs were perfectly poached, as was their hollandaise sauce. The beef was a little chewy but not lacking flavor. I split this dish with my mom--more than enough food for two people. The real puzzler of the meal: the flavor profile of the grits??? I wasn't able to identify it, but it was off-putting and something reminiscent of sadness. I can't say this enough: the chimichurri sauce is freaking awesome. As is the Malva Cake...excuse me while I wipe my drool away. Outside of the food, the serving staff are amiable, helpful, and extremely welcoming. Our waiter even went so far as to learn our names. Nice touch, Astor Management.

I've lived in Katy for a year now and finally made it out to Sunday funday at Astor. Wow! The place was so fun with the live dj playing afrobeats, 90s and top hits. The food was excellent, we ordered a lot of items my faves were the stuffed mushrooms and duck wings. So much flavor in everything we didn't even need the sauces on the side. The chef did table touches which I thought made the experience even better to hear his origin story, he's humble and grateful. Overall presentation shows an impeccable attention to plating and details, my family will definitely be regulars here as the menu is extensive so there's lots of different items to try.

Great vibes. Excellent service. Even better food. I live about an hour away and idk how often I'll make it back. I was passing through and a friend recommended. It didn't disappoint. Bonus for the $2 margarita on Tue/Thurs.

The first visit was so wonderful I had to try it again. This time a waiter greeted us as we entered the restaurant and seated us at our desired table. Our waitress/ server came over immediately and brought us menus and took our drink orders,she was very pleasant and friendly with a smile. I ordered the same dish since it was so delicious and fulfilling the last time we were here and my wife ordered the avocado toast. My wife passed on the option to add the smoked salmon because the waitress didn't know how to discrribe exactly what it was and offered to tell us that it was a raw fish and that several customers were shocked and complained after receiving it. I then asked if I could see a small sample in order to make a decision about whether or not to get it but she said that she couldn't because of the way that the kitchen prepared it. What? A few minutes later the chef came to the table to explain to us what smoked salmon was obviously being unaware that the waitress totally butchered the discription and misrepresented the the dish in a manner that would discourage anyone from ordering it. I proceeded to orderer the chef's platter, which is the name for the vegan plate that's on the menu, the waitress said that she didn't know what that was and asked me to show her the menu. At this point it was apparent she needed training and should not have been left on her own. The restaurant was not even busy when we arrived at 12:22 pm and our food arrived at 1:01pm. It took forty minutes for us to get our lunch. The place has a nice atmosphere and concept, but the menu has entirely too many items on it for lunch. If the menu was simpler and offered the food items that makes them stand out from the rest with maybe one or two specials they would probably be a lot busier. Lastly the food was very different from my first visit. It wasn't as good and the presentation and preparation were completely different. Veges tasted old and rancid, overcooked mushy and covered with too much spice (Italian seasoning). The rice was microwaved too much, hard and tasteless. Quinoa was bland and not as much on the plate like I had the first time, also microwaved. With more employees than customers and the amount of time it took them to prepare our food it could have and IMO, should have been cooked to order. After all how long does it take to cook vegetables and toast? The photos doesn't show the mushy vegetables that were hidden underneath the few good pieces of aldente vegetables. Also I think this dish is overpriced for vegetables and rice especially if it's nothing different from what you can probably make as good at home or better. I will return because I believe that they have potential should they make the necessary adjustments. We shall see!

Nice ambiance, service could be better, but the oxtails are absolutely delicious! Very tender and a nice pairing with the plantains and rice. Good price as well! I've been twice I will definitely be going back.

The fact that our server brought us used butter for the bread let me know how our Thanksgiving experience was about to go. We reserved a table for Thanksgiving since we didn't want to travel into the city and figured it'd be nice to try a local business. We were optimistic when we sat down due to the ambiance but as soon as we got our food, things took a turn for the worst. All plates came out slightly lukewarm. My family was 3 out of the 7 people in the restaurant and all plates shown in the photos were not at the temp where one would enjoy eating. We informed our server and chef and they took all the plates back. When the 2nd round of food came to the table, it was the same thing. My wife had a lengthy conversation with the chef about the prime rib and how done it was going to be if it was served hot. This was the biggest red flag. Fresh food should be served hot no matter if it's medium well, medium or well done. It was disappointing to pay $207 for 3 people (dinner and 2 drinks) for a Thanksgiving meal to have had the issues we did. We even spoke with a manager to inform them of the issues we had and nothing was done to make the situation right. We had reasonable expectations of this restaurant prior to dining there and really thought the dining experience would be different seeing how other patrons received hugs and greetings from the staff while we dined there. Unfortunately, this wasn't our experience. We were interested in trying out their regular menu, but we'll pass. $207 for what we got, that's crazy. Never again

Father's Day Brunch! Delicious menu, outstanding service and personable attention. You have it all. Thank you for the Father's Day gift. You are pretty awesome too! We will be returning for your expanded menu. Take care of your staff, they are doing a great job!

Service and food good. The owner is always yelling at his employees. He talks too much to his customers; I like to join my food rather than talk and have my food cold. Yelling at his cooks and employees is a hostel environment.

This restaurant sits on South Mason in a bustling strip, always busy with traffic. There's a large parking lot here, so parking is never an issue however. I recommend reservations, especially for weekends as it can get quite busy, and they have brunch here Friday-Sunday, which most places do not offer. The owner and chef, Casey, is very personable and always comes out to check on guests when we're there. For brunch on the patio there is a love DJ and it can get very fun (and loud) sometimes, so if that isn't your vibe beware. I've also sat inside for brunch though, and the outside noise was minimal. Now for the food...I've had their waffle breakfasts, and the shrimp and grits dish and all have been amazing. Their waffles are actually my husband's favorites. There's also a ton of drink specials and options, so you really can't go wrong here. If you haven't given them a try, go! Now!

Delicious food, great people! We thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and everything was delicious!

Had this restaurant on my list for a little while and finally decided to go. It was a good experience. The food, customer service, and the drinks will definitely make you want to come again. The food was well seasoned. The chef came out to check in on us, which was pretty nice and that day it was his birthday. Found out he was born in Angola but raised in Cape Town so there is a good food fusion there. I went on a Saturday but the chef informed be they typically have a DJ during brunch hours.

I be never used the term oxymoron in any review but that's the first word that came to mind when I started to write about this place. We called ahead and were told they were dog friendly. We took our seats on the patio and were greeted quickly by an employee who greeted our dogs enthusiastically. Because of the wind they put tablecloths on the table once we were seated and as a nice touch the silverware was wrapped in real napkins. The name of the restaurant doesn't reflect the menu at all. There were lots of choices mostly Latin American and South African foods, since I know very little about those cuisines I cannot comment on the authenticity. Our server brought our drinks and took our order. We ordered fish and chips that came with a fresh salad and a chicken empanada. The empanada was very dry but had a good flavor. The fish and chips were different then we are used to but not greasy and the fries had a good flavor. I don't believe they were made from scratch though as you might believe from a name like farm to table. Although our server never checked back about the food he did return to remove our plates. I excused myself to the restroom and as I walked through the restaurant I noticed all the tables were covered with tablecloths and set with silverware and wine glasses very classy looking. The restroom was clean and had a scented candle burning but unfortunately zero toilet paper! I let our server know on my way back to the patio. To my surprise although he'd completely cleared the table the server hadn't brought the check. Two things to note here, there easy access to the parking lot so we could have walked out and there was only one customer in the restaurant as it was mid afternoon. I went back in asked for our check our server was just standing there not doing anything. I wanted to pay cash but was told no because the owner wasn't there, what? It's a good thing I had a credit card. The icing on the cake was the bill. My two double Tito's were $44.00. Talk about sticker shock at $11 a drink. I have never paid that much for a simple cocktail in my entire life. This restaurant gets a lot of good reviews and I usually don't give bad reviews because I try to boost a business but that was the final straw.

The food was unique and incredible. The serive was perfect! I wanted something different and this was so amazing. I'll definitely will be back on my next houston trip. The owner talked to us for a while. He was kind and genuinely hoped we enjoyed ourselves.

My wife and I were visiting family in the Katy area and saw this restaurant was close to where we were staying and had breakfast there this morning. I had a waffle, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage links and roasted potatoes. Everything was good and I particularly liked the sausage links and potatoes. The eggs were nice and flavorful. The waffle was okay. It had a cinnamon crunch that I wasn't the biggest fan of but it still tasted pretty good. My wife had the peri wing breakfast and French toast which was delicious. Also enjoyed the mystery flight of mimosas. Prices were very reasonable. Server was great and enjoyed meeting the chef/owner who was very friendly and pleasant. Overall very nice experience and will definitely return anytime we're back in Katy.

Indulge in a global culinary journey, blending South African and Latin American flavors flawlessly. From the robust Loving Good Oxalis to the exotic Peri Peri Oysters Rockefeller, every dish is a celebration of diverse tastes. Don't miss their award-winning South African sampler paired with fine wines from their extensive selection. Chef Casey Castro ensures a warm, welcoming atmosphere, where farm-to-table dishes shine with local ingredients. Expand your palate and savor the unique experience!

Visited Astor Farm to Table for Houston Restaurant week and I'm so glad that we stepped out of comfort zone from the usual Steakhouse. Astor is perfect for Date night. Chef Casey was amazing. The Duck wings are a stand out and phenomenally done. The music is nice and there is plethora of house wines and a wine tasting room. Check the weekly menu for specials like Tomahawk Thursday and date night Wednesday. I enjoyed a Ribeye with shrimp and my husband had the picanha Espada. The calamari was not our favorite but everything else from the service to the ambiance was 5 stars. Chef Casey came out to greet us personally and made us feel like family. To finish our meal we had the SEIS LECHES and you will want to save room for this heavenly dessert. We will absolutely be back and hopefully get to enjoy the live music on Friday and Saturday evenings.

We went here in a Friday night, plenty of seating even until 7:30pm. We ordered the Argentina and Venezuela sampler, Argentinian meat lover plate (lots of delicious meat - sausage, skirt steak, plantains), New Astor flames braai, and the South African trio of desserts. All were delicious and served appropriately. You can eat indoors or on their open or enclosed patio (if raining). The very gracious and friendly owner and chef introduced himself to us before the meal. Highly recommend!

We made reservations for a large party on Mother's Day, there were two menu options, brunch or lunch. Drinks took over than hour, my sons soda never came. The food took another hour and after ordering my son's meal we were told they could not offer what was previously discussed. The server told us last Mother's Day was "worst" which I don't understand, they should've planned to have the appropriate staff since it seems to be expected. Unfortunately, we do not recommend this restaurant nor do I ever plan on returning.

The service and experience was fantastic! The head Chef and owner personally introduced himself and made conversation with each and every table! Plus the food was magnificent!

We attended a wine food pairing evening and it was so much fun! We learned so much about the South American wines and in turn enjoyed some delicious food! Our server was friendly and very attentive. The restaurant was a bit crowded and a bit noisy for the space but happy for them, they deserve the good business! Can't wait to come back and try something new!

I really enjoyed my time at Astor Farm to Table! The hostess was friendly, our server was friendly, the person who brought out our food was friendly, even leaving the restaurant I think the owner or a manager was very kind. The service was attentive and personable. It's a laid back spot. The food was good and they give huge portions. The empanadas were a little greasy but the flavor was really good. I tried Venezuelan plate but I'm looking forward to trying the South African food next time. Because of the food and especially the hospitality, I will be back!

Delicious food but slow service. I came here on Christmas Eve and was welcomed by spirited staff and decor. Our server was very sweet. I tried the cream cheese grits - DELICIOUS! Wow every bite was so creamy and rich, I loved it. I do wish that they had more vegetarian options on their brunch menu - I know for several items I could have just asked for no meat but when you do that they make you pay the same price which seems unfair. But I am happy with the grits. Also celebrated my friends birthday there. A loud celebration with free dessert! We got to try the seis leche cake which was so yummy. There were some parts of the cake that were dry, so soaking the cake more throughly would have made it splendid. Overall great place, just kind of pricey :/