Brasserie 19
French restaurant · Neartown
1962 W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019
Highlights
French brasserie, known for people-watching, raw bar, & martinis
French brasserie, known for people-watching, raw bar, & martinis
"This French bistro in River Oaks makes a classic beef tartare that effete meat connoisseurs clamor for. The petite diced beef arrives simply dressed with capers and olive oil, as a tender blanket of golden, cured egg yolk shavings top the dish. Were it socially appropriate, we would take a piece of the crunchy lavash flatbread and slide every bit of beef and aioli on this plate straight into our mouth. But manners require us to exercise restraint. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene
"If you’re in the mood for French food with a show, the people-watching at Brasserie 19 never disappoints. Most folks at this bistro in River Oaks are either showing off a recently acquired Cybertruck, divorce papers or some new Loubs from Tootsies. Share a plateaux de fruits de mer (or at least some oysters) or a delicate beef tartare with crispy lavash. And, if you are lucky enough to snag a patio table facing Brasserie 19’s front door, you’ll get to enjoy the entire scene from a front-row seat with the filet smothered in au poivre surrounded by a holiday wreath-sized pile of fries. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene, julie takahashi
"Some folks make the simple act of people-watching an Olympic sport (that would be us). At Brasserie 19 in River Oaks, you, too, get to enjoy this good old-fashioned entertainment: observing eclectic people saunter back and forth across the French bistro’s dining room and patio. Grab a table on the patio, some of the city’s best beef tartare, and a couple dozen oysters, and let the drama of River Oaks housewives, over-confident teenagers, and former fashionistas unfold before you. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene
"If there’s anyone we can count on to know the latest gossip, it’s a Gemini. This is why this sign and their listening ears should head to Brasserie 19, where eavesdropping on details of a stranger’s divorce proceedings happens nightly. This River Oaks French bistro serves the classics—like decadent beef tartare and long champagne lists—but more importantly, it’s the best backdrop for people-watching. And as the sign of the twin, a Gemini should bring their closest friend along and spend the afternoon playing “Guess the price of that Birkin.” Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - gianni greene, chelsea thomas
"A River Oaks institution, this sophisticated French destination has been dishing out raw bar offerings, hors d’oeuvres, and French steakhouse favorites for years. Start with the Burgundy escargot and a selection of fresh oysters on the half shell, then migrate to the menu’s mains, where you can find rib-eyes, filets with fries, lamb shanks, or the lauded house cheeseburger. Whichever camp you reside with in terms of dessert — the vanilla bean creme brulee or the chocolate mousse cake — rest assured, there’s a satisfying option to cap off your meal. Its brunch service is one of the most popular weekend destinations in town." - Brittany Britto Garley
