Degust

Five star experience for sure! This place looks way better inside than it does from the parking lot. You must have a reservation to eat here! When they check you in, you’re greeted with a glass of champagne to drink while you wait for them to call everyone into the dining area. They give a detailed presentation before each course and wine pairing. Delicious courses full of flavor and the wine pairings were on point to where they really complimented each other. Lots of pictures of The Golden Girls around the restaurant which I thought was funny but beautiful decor overall. This would be perfect for anyone wanting to celebrate something special or just try something new. It is definitely pricey but well worth it. My husband and I will always remember what a great experience this was.

This place is amazing, perfectly set around the chef preparing the small, degustation plates. 9 courses and the menu changes every season. It is expensive, of course, but it is worth every penny, in my opinion. You can pick to pair every plate with a specific, sommelier-picked wine, or not, which adds to the tab, but it is worth to get the full experience. Explaining every plate we tried would require to write a full article, but let me tell you that everything is perfectly crafted, full of flavor. If I'd live in Houston, I would go every time the menu changes.

First i want to admit that this review is going to be a little picky because of the reputation and cost of this restaurant. Almost all of the food was fantastic. The experience was unlike anything i have experienced before. They really do provide a taste extravaganza. But, the scallop dish i had was way too salty. Everyone else in the group loved theirs so i was just unlucky i suppose. An option you have when you walk in the door is whether you want the wine pairings. My pregnant daughter and I chose not to and the attention we received from then on was less than i would have expected. Overall, the experience was really nice but for the price I expected a bit more.

Chef concept. Went for a big celebration and was not disappointed. For us this was a first time to experience a curated meal to this extent. What we appreciated the most was the narrative and the insane amount of thought and creativity that went behind each dish and ambiance. Their dishes reflected each chefs unique contribution to their culinary expertise along with what they were harvesting in the backyard garden. Fantastic experience!

This is a unique experience that you must try in Houston. From the elegant plate decor with the most amazing food. The chefs explain each dish with a story behind it. I celebrated my 40th with my 11 girls. We enjoyed every minute of it. By the 8 course you are gonna be full. So go empty stomach😅

We went for the NYE wine pairing and tasting and it was absolutely mind blowing! The vibe was amazing, the staff was amazing, the stories behind the food and wine was amazing, and the food and wine were fantastic! It was our first time there and we will definitely be back again. What's an even bigger plus is it's just 10 minutes from where we live so it's in our neighborhood and we didn't even know it! 10/10 highly recommend!

In a tasting menu restaurant like this I feel like the most important thing next to the food is the vibe. You feel very welcome here. You are encouraged to eat the dish how ever you want to eat the dish. It’s elevated food without the feel of needing to act the part to eat here. The food was awesome and Greg was exceptional at not only pairing the drinks, but also giving a wide variety of regions and types of drink. Javier and Rico were awesome at explaining beyond what the dish was, but also why they did it and where the parts came from. Their team was fabulous the whole time. We will be back as soon as we see the menu change again

This is no ordinary restaurant. The food is excellent and Greg, the sommelier, is a genius. Do not pass on the wine package! But it's the interactive concept that sets Degust apart. You feel like you've had the best food ever with friends.

Degust 6pm tasting. Small antechamber with champagne welcome then the main room . Options to get accompanying beverages or mock tails from next door bar.

Was excited to try Degust after hearing good reviews from friends. It was good and creative but not sure I'd come back to try more. It didn't give us the elevated surprise and pleasure from most tasing menu. Some dishes were good but missing the mark a little for me.

Even though it's a chef choice counter dinning only, they were very accommodating for my toddler to join and sit. Meal feels more of a rustic dishes with American, Spanish flavors and some Asian infused. Overall meal was fairly quick about 1:45. Reservation through Tock pretty standard for chef menu, they will ask if you're interested for wine pairing, but opted to order by glass and also had add on for foie gras. Pretty unique dish and if you watched the menu recently, does remind you a bit of that with Chef explaining each dish with a clap or chicken Best dish was lobster ceviche it was marinated and infuse with layers of acid. Entire meal had lot of play on food. Pumpkin spice latter soup was pretty unique. Atmosphere was pretty loud, but at least the goal was to relax and have fun. If you aren't done drinking there is a cocktail bar next to it but looks like you need reservation as well called Diversion.

I was so excited when my Valentine's Day surprise was a meal at Degust. We arrived for the 6pm seating around 5:50 and we were greeted with a glass of bubbly. Unfortunately, someone in our seating was late. We didn't sit until almost 6:20- I later learned it was because we waited for everyone to arrive. Pls be kind to your fellow diners and arrive on time. Our seating was 20 people and the seats faced the center of the room in order to watch the chef's in action. There are clear dividers between each party- which gave us some privacy. I opted in for drink pairing- which was the most fun part IMO. The sommelier was thoughtful & descriptive. I wish I wrote down what I was drinking. My date drove- but he was able to ask for a couple of the pairings the sounded the best and just pay out for those drinks. The first course was eggplant chips with a romesco sauce. This was shared between the two of us- and I think we should've had our own. But it was delicious and the plates were pretty. The second dish was a take on a PSL- pumpkin soup with a coffee cracker. It was innovative & delicious. Loved the set up. The third dish was a venison tartare. Super pretty with all the micro greens and tasty. Seared scallop with sun choke puree was a 10/10 I tried to recreate something similar at home that weekend. The fourth dish was a bread and butter dish- everything bagel beignet and a fresh butter. Probably my favorite dish, but I'm a hoe for some good bread. Then there was an intermission with a "lollipop" almost like a Granita. Didn't love it but it was pretty. We came back to the rabbit pie. We added foie Gras as an upgrade to this dish. When it arrived with our meal, it was on a separate plate and we needed to ask what to do with it. Not my favorite presentation. I thought the rabbit pie was delicious- but definitely didn't need the extra fat from the foie. Go without it. The blue cheese basque cheesecake was our first dessert- I loved the flavor profile but could never eat the whole thing. Completely agree with their explanation of the dish- you are there to try things out of comfort and it was a great bite. Degust lost me in the last dish- the presentation of "no one is a pastry chef here, we love savory" was disappointing. The foie Gras mousse and it's presentation were subpar. Overall, I'm happy we tried it, loved the overall storytelling of the meal and would be back if they hire someone who is passionate about the best part of dinner- dessert!

We went for my birthday last year and had a wonderful experience. Creative dishes plated in front of us. Very engaged and descriptive about every dish and great wine pairings. We are pescatarian and they modified dishes excellently. We wanted something special for Valentine's Day and decided to go back and the experience was very disappointing. They were significantly late in seating us. The wine pairings didn't make sense and the wine pours were lite. She kept spilling wine on the table and covered the glasses which was sloppy. The food was basic and not creative. Open server seemed either high or drunk. Overall, not a good experience and we won't be back. Very disappointing as we loved our visit last year. The new owner me and staff are not living up to that standard and the cost.

Came here with high hope but ended with great disappointment....we were here a year ago with everything exceptional. But this round seems the restaurant had changed hand. First off the entire old team were not here anymore. Food quality was subpar with only 2 meat dish that came out cold and tiny portion. The rest of the dish were like eating low end buffet....even the decoration was not even appealing....very disappointed. The so call chef brought all dishes out from the back kitchen and spend time putting decoration touch to food in front of us....I thought only chef assistant does that. In the past, the whole crew cooked in front of you. Entire different restaurant!

A one-of-a-kind dinner experience for sure! My brother and I happened to snag a dinner reservation here, and it was well worth it! We had 13 different courses during this visit's tasting menu and I left stuffed! The wine pairing was awesome and very well thought out. My favorite courses included the garlic soup and the Moscato, the cheese course made of Oaxacan cheese, and the eggplant chips with Romesco sauce. The intimacy of this restaurant and entire presentation that these folks display is unlike any other restaurant in Houston. Honestly if Houston had Michelin Star restaurants, this place would make the list. They're always changing their menus so I'll definitely look for a future occasion to dine here again! Next time, I'd like to try Diversion cocktails next door.

Degust is simply amazing. The creativity and thought they put into each dish really shows, and I can't talk highly enough of this place. From the moment you step in, the Degust team takes care of you from start to finish. If this restaurant was in New York or another big city, they'd easily earn a Michelin star or 2. Making reservations on Resy was really easy, and payment up front is required to hold your reservation. Don't let the price scare you away from coming here, it is well worth it, and it does include gratuity for the staff already. The only thing I'd recommend adding when you get there is the drink pairings for sure, and some of the a la carte upgrades if you're feeling extra fancy. The menu changes here every 10 weeks ish so you're sure to get whatever is fresh and in season. I don't want to give away too much of their food so it's still a surprise whenever you go there, but expect most of the food to be Spanish ingredients while they use a lot of Japanese cooking techniques. It truly is a very unique, one-of-a-kind dinner experience in Houston. Hands down though, my FAVORITE food here is the garlic soup paired with an Italian moscato. It utilizes garlic 3 different ways, topped with this milk soaked/fried bread cube and manchego cheese. This garlic soup paired with the moscato is one of those dishes that I'll remember and talk about for a long time. If you're looking to celebrate a special occasion, this is definitely the place to do it. Chef Javier, Chef Rico, and their whole team truly know how to make one of the most memorable dinners that I can remember. They feed off of your energy and match it with a great music playlist to keep the vibes fun. 10/10 would recommend coming here!

I decided to come here on Christmas Eve with a reservation. I admit, I came here after seeing an Instagram reel about it and thought it looked good and cozy. It's pretty much what everyone's been talking about: an omakase-like restaurant where you still leave everything to the chef, except that the food is centered around deconstructed food instead of sushi. First, you're greeted with free bubbly. The sommelier was out that day, but hey, Merry Christmas Eve to them. The vibes are set with immediate references of the Golden Girls (may they Rest In Peace). A cozy, almost 360° seating arrangement around the kitchen with the chef telling you the story of the menu and encouraging conversation is the unpretentious cuisine-centered event you're craving for when it comes to a special occasion. Some plates were really rooted in the story of the ingredients while some indulged in the fancy-schmanciness to make you feel *special*. Despite the winter freeze destroying some herbs and crops the night before, they had enough foresight to prepare things ahead of time, which I thoroughly respected leadership for it. Overall, you can't go wrong. It was fun, it was yummy, and it was something I would recommend to anyone looking for a dinner date in the area.

I was initially quite excited to revisit Degust, given the amazing experience we had eight months ago. Unfortunately, our second visit left us sorely disappointed. It was our kids' birthdays, and I had requested a kitchen tour for them, hoping for an informative and engaging experience. However, the chef completely bungled it. He seemed disinterested, perhaps even high, and spent only two minutes glossing over a few kitchen details. It was a missed opportunity for a more in-depth tour. Adding to our disappointment, the bathroom had an unpleasant odor and lacked soap and hand towels, which was surprising for a place of this caliber. The service was merely average, a far cry from the exceptional service we received during our first visit. Most disheartening was the decline in the food quality. The creativity, flavor, and innovation that had wowed us the first time were completely absent during our second visit. The fall menu was a complete bust in my opinion. I ended up not eating several of the courses because of lack of flavor ! It felt like an entirely different establishment, leaving us underwhelmed and longing for the memorable experience we had experienced on our first visit. I hope they can regain the excellence they once possessed, as our recent visit did not live up to our expectations. I must add that there were some bright spots during our second visit. The wine sommelier, Ashley, was a true gem. She was well-informed and incredibly sweet, enhancing our overall experience. Additionally, chef Ash brought the kids to the prep island to decorate their plates. This was a thoughtful touch, but we wished there was more engagement in that regard and opportunities for the kids to be involved in different aspects of the courses. It would have added a much-needed layer of excitement and interaction, which was lacking throughout the evening.

Came here on a weeknight for their 8:30pm dinner service. You need to reserve on Tock beforehand. They hand you a half glass of cava upon arrival and ask you to wait in the "garden", which is their front patio. They ran a tad behind timing for seating, but overall, the employees were very warm. For each course, the chef or sous chef explains the dish, and the somm explains the pairing. Some notable dishes: - eggplant and romesco: first dish, and it was super crispy! - confit duck: 2nd dish, and it was my fave. The duck was crispy, savory, and the pomegranate added some sweetness. Overall, very well balanced. - garden herb roll: 5th dish. It was so rich and fragrant. What a delight to eat. - fish, corn, fennel: 6th dish. It was wrapped in a banana leaf. Beautiful presentation, super tender. - basque blue cheese: 8th dish. It wasn't pungent at all, like blue cheese can be. I loved the texture and the slight saltiness of the dish. - corn, buttermilk, sable: 10th dish. This was beautifully presented. It looked like a corn cob garnish on top. Drink pairings included mostly wines, one cider, and 2 fortified wines. Definitely recommend this to enhance your dining experience! It's about 2 oz pours for the first half of the tasting, then 1oz pours thereafter. The music runs on the louder side, but it wasn't unbearable. They send you home with a bag of pig shaped cookies. Overall, it was a great experience!

I can't say enough good things about this place. Besides being a tasting menu which I love, and the food being absolutely amazing, it's also one of the best experiences I've ever had. When you arrive, you check in and are served some wine while you wait to be seated. You're seated individually and have very nice dividers between groups which provide a good feeling of having your own cozy space while still being seated around a prep area at a bar top like arrangement. The decor and ambiance is amazing. It feels cozy and comfortable. The staff are amazing and do a great job speaking to the food and wine. This is also the only place I've ever been that the wine actually made a huge difference to the taste of the food and visa versa. Lastly the food is to die for, it's is 100% my favorite restaurant in Houston and cannot recommend it enough!

Hands down, one of THE BEST experiences in Houston. What can I say about Degust that hasn't already been said. The experience was world class beyond this world and Michelin Star worthy. Chef Rico and his team delivered a world class meal with true Texas hospitality. Every course was equally as delicious as it was presented perfectly than the one before. Sommelier Greg Starks wine pairings truly drove home the meal. The personalization from the sous chef Morgan and Joaquin left lasting impressions and memories on each dish. The hospitality that was experienced here by the maitre d' David and the meal prepared by chef Rico were the best parts of a New York experience and Texas hospitality. We look forward to dining with them again with their next menu change. This restaurant is one not to miss!

Unique incredible dining experience. Don't judge a book by its cover is all I can say. The exterior needs some tender loving care but the food and service are exquisite. The moment you walk in, you are greeted with luxurious professionalism and gratitude. The host offers a glass of champagne while you wait for the remaining guest to arrive. Once everyone is there, you all enter the dining room. I believe they seat no more than 15 to 20 guests an evening. The chef introduces the staff and tells you about himself and the inspiration for the dinner. We chose to add the wine pairings with our meal, which for me was a waste because I'm more interested in the meal vs. the wine, but I was there for the whole experience. Every dish was amazing and presented with passion and love. Highly recommend this place for a unique dining experience.

I booked the Friday 6:00pm slot for date night! Last dish was served at 7:40 pm. I arrived at 5:30 and was greeted immediately with a light bite and glass of wine. There were 12 tastings and we left full! Everything was very unique and so creative! My favorite dish was the garden tomato air bread. I love bread and this was a bite of heaven. It is wonderful that the chefs use the vegetables and herbs from their garden for their dishes. Great concept. Smoked tomatoes soup: very tangy but good flavors Mussel: I wish I could have ate the corn! The shell edible! Scallop: very thin and melts in your mouth Octopus: I was so excited we each got a huge tentacle! So tender. Garden tomato air bread: my favorite dish, the bread is so good. Tortilla de patata: this was like a bread pudding and not my favorite Cochinita pibil: good flavors, shredded pork on rice Herbed bread: this dish made me super full, bread is dense and the butter is so good Ice lollipops: this is for the gram! I love tijin and I could have ate a few more! Gulf fish: my least favorite dish, the fish was dry and flaky Adobera: you can really taste the freshness of the corn tortilla, are the honey is so good with it Foie chocolate: so good, not too Mexican hot chocolate: very nice ending, not too sweet

I've heard so many things about Degust and I really wanted to like it. A lot of the dishes were prepared well, i.e. the duck was cooked perfectly, but the experience as a whole was just ok - I wasn't left planning my next trip back. - Eggplant Chip & Romesco: crispy little chips, sorta like a plantain chip with a red sauce for dipping. It was left on the table as you arrived and got seated, so I didn't think to take a photo of it. I honestly didn't think of it as a course; just a little fun snack as we wait for the service to start. Good enough flavors, wasn't memorable. - Tako Salad: Octopus in a white sauce with herb oil. I like that the herbs are grown fresh in the garden outside. The octopus was cooked well. But the sauce was light in flavor and didn't add much to the dish. First impression was the dishes are fairly decent size, so maybe, just maybe, I won't leave here hungry :) - Venison Tar Tar: A good take on tar tar. The venison was surprisingly not gamey at all. Soft and tender pieces of meat. Again, wasn't exactly wow'ed by the flavors of the dish. - Garlic Soup: the chefs say this is one of their favorites on the menu and a staple that stays on the menu permanently. It had a chunk of fried milk bread soaked in the middle. Flavors were indeed interesting. I liked that the bread didn't taste soggy at all cause it was double fried on the outside and the interior was soft and gooey. Great textures.. not my favorite in terms of flavors for the night, interesting would be a better word for the dish. Black garlic is used for the umami flavor in the broth. - Pork Neck Al Pastor: one of the three favorites came together in this course. The pork neck was tender and flavorful! - Cochinita Pibil Gyoza: can I have like 20 of these? The flavors of the filling in this single gyoza was superb!! - Pork Jowl Pozole: loved loved loved! Told you the 3 best dishes of the night came together in one go! Good flavors. Drink up all that juice! - Olive Baba: one of my least favorites. Tasted like a salty corn muffin.. didn't like the whip.. kind of plays with you cause it looks like it should be sweet but it's not. The sprinkles were handmade from garden veggies and I have to applaud the chef for this one! Try the sprinkles individually and you get the flavors it's suppose to be as it melts in your mouth. Sadly it didn't add to the salty corn muffin. - Intermezzo was a frozen lollipop aka chupa chup! I haven't had a chupa chup in forever but this one came frozen and just melts in your mouth... I was surprised how creamy it was and how quickly it melted. - Duck Breast, Mole Rosa: the duck was cooked perfectly, as I mentioned above. The red mole was good - really developed flavors. - Oaxacan Fondue: the cheese mix in this fondue was fantastic! Came with little pieces of apples, tomatoes and pickles! We loved the cheese.. wish it came with more items so we could soak it all up! - Foierro Rocher: a good take on candied foie Gras! I've had lots of dessert foie Gras in my day and this one was a bite of rich salty goodness. - Marranito Ice Cream Sandwich: I liked there was at least one sweet dish for dessert. We liked the piggy ice cream and the cinnamon flavors! We got to leave with a cheese cake that was rich and pretty good the next day! We both opted the drink pairing and it was all Texas wines/beer/liquor that paired well with the dishes! You get a pretty decent pour cause it was hard to keep up and finish each drink with each course. I like fruity drinks and there was nothing fruity here.. all wines and liquor, I believe one beer! Probably not worth the price to me cause I couldn't say I loved any of the drink offerings but if you're into wine and hard liquor, it might be worth the price. The interior of the restaurant is very simple - a plain U shaped counter seating, like most tasting restaurants popping up lately. Seems like this is trending among the omakase and tasting menu restaurants currently. Outside it looks like a warehouse with a huge parking lot! Easy to be like "where am I?" when you map it on the GPS. Overall, it was a good experience but the food was 50/50 for me. I either enjoyed it or didn't at all. Unfortunately, I can't say I'm planning my next trip back can tell the chefs were very passionate about what they do. You can tell they were proud of their dishes, always striving to invent something new, and they try to maintain a good upbeat, fun atmosphere for everyone!

This was a "Top Chef" experience that I dream of...upon entry you are greeted in the cocktail area with sparkling wine by the absolute friendliest and personable Sommelier. You wait here until all parties arrive to experience dinner together. I believe it is only a 20 seat restaurant but only 9 was in attendance for my seating, I loved the intimate setting , although we sat together, there was more than adequate space between parties. Dinner starts promptly and moves very nicely, their attention to detail and attentiveness was wonderful! Each of the 9 dishes are all beautifully presented and explained by the chef, you are able to watch them plate each course with absolute ease (why can't I do this at home???) I was in awe of the thoughtfulness and the complexity of each dish, down to the beautiful settings each item was placed on. This was a wonderful adventure that I'd like to take over and over, their menu changes every 3 months so there is definitely something fresh and exciting to look forward to. You must pay in advance ( including the tip) when making the reservation. As expected, it can get pricey but this is not something you do on a weekly basis, enjoy life! I can't wait to join them again!

My good friend took me here since I was visiting from out of town. It's a dinner service of 2 hours with only the tasting menu as an option. If you come a little early, the maître d' will pour you a glass of wine and you wait (standing) around small tables until everyone arrives. Then you're led into the main dining room. It has a U- shaped table and people are seated around the chefs as they bring out the food from the kitchen and prepare it in front of you. You have an option of wine pairing but I don't drink so we did not do that. For those that did, the sommelier would describe where the wine is from and why it pairs with the dishes. As each dish came out, the chef would turn off the music to go into detail about how the dish was prepared or how they came up with the concept. Overall, the food was good. My only 2 complaints are: -the music is too loud. The chef says he likes to have it loud so he can concentrate. Sorry, but it's too loud for me to enjoy myself. Couldn't talk to my friend or really enjoy my food. -chef talks to much. I like it when I eat in places like this and the server will let me know what the dish is and how it was prepared or highlight ingredients. But this Chef went overboard. He talked so much during the soup course that the crispy bread became soggy in the soup. I'll put my thoughts on each course below: Eggplant chips - cooked very crispy like plantain chips. Romesco sauce was a little spicy. Both were delicious. Tako salad - octopus leg. My piece was kind of small. It was supposed to be crispy outside and soft inside. It was crispy but still kind of chewy for me. Flavor's good Venison tar tar - good portion size. It's a take on nachos and the venison was very good. I loved the salted cured egg shavings on top Garlic soup - least favorite. The crispy bread crouton was good but it got soggy by the time the chef finished talking. And the sherry vinegar overwhelmed the soup taste. Did not and could not taste the garlic flavor. Lobster coconut - ceviche lobster, only cooked in line. This was very refreshing and was very good Olive baba - second least favorite. The olive oil bread was too dry for me. Butter was kinda weird and i usually like butter. Cocoa nibs were a nice touch though. They were trying to be whimsical and made it look like an ice cream cone Intermezzo - palate cleanser. They gave us a chupa chup lollipop. The tajin on the outside was an nice touch. It was basically a frozen Arnold Palmer lollipop. Duck breast, mole rosa - I upgraded with a piece of Foie Gras. The duck was cooked well and flavors were excellent. It was kind of lean so the Foie Gras helped elevate the taste. Oaxacan fondue - their take on a cheese board. It was a mix of cheeses with some apples, tomatoes, and pickles to dip in. It was okay for me. Foierrero Roche - chefs says none of them are pastry chefs so their desserts are sweet and savory. This was a Foie Gras mousse inside a chocolate ball. It was good but kind of weird at the same time. Marranito Ice cream sandwich - ice cream was made with goat's milk. It was okay. The cookie was a bit sweet and savory at the same time. At the end of the night, each person got a small little basque cheesecake to take home. Cheesecake was good

Booked the restaurant about 2 months in advance and you have to pay + gratuity in advance as well. (At least the bill doesn't make you cry after dinner). I got a text reminder a couple of days before day before to confirm my reservation and to let me know that doors open 30 minutes before to enjoy libations and amuse-bouche. We got there 20 minutes prior, was the third party (out of 8) to get there and there were no libations or amuse-bouche. We just sat in a waiting area with cocktail tables, so hubs and I just tried to kill time taking amateur selfies with the faux greenery background. I wasn't expecting libations or amuse-bouche but don't advertise it if it won't be served. The maître d' did ask if we wanted the pairing menu, which I believe was an extra $60, but we declined. We were seated in the order of arrival and immediately served the first course... or so we thought. It wasn't until all the parties were seated that my hubs noticed we were the only ones without "chips" in front of us. I had to ask someone for them and they were in shock that we did not get any. Food: - Eggplant chips - a little sticky but crispy and tasty. - UPGRADE: Ossetra caviar bump $75 - a tiny scoop of caviar that is placed on your hand that you lick off. PASS. - Tako salad - sous vide then fried octopus over homemade ranch. I loved this dish... didn't think it needed the all the ranch, but still good. - Garlic soup - three different types of garlic in an umami broth with a milk soaked brioche cube topped with cheese... I was expecting that lingering garlic taste in my mouth like after eating chimichurri but you could barely taste the garlic... and the soup tasted like soy sauce. - Pork neck "al pastor" - tasty but I didn't like that it was "saucy" - perhaps they wanted to create a spin by making it saucy rather than marinated - Cochinita pibil gyoza - okay but not impressive. It was just really cute because it was steamed in a tiny steamer on a banana leaf like traditional dumplings - Pork Jowl Pozole - I did enjoy this. They sliced the pork jowl into a big cube and it was braised nicely in a refreshing broth. - Olive Baba - cake topped with butter and sprinkles. Our cake was a little dry but I loved the creativity of the appearance of an ice cream cone and they wanted us to eat it like a cone, but that would mean I would eat all butter first... so no thanks. I ate mine with a fork and knife. The sprinkles were homemade and I think without it, the dish would've been bland. - UPGRADE: Burgundy truffles with Olive Baba course $120. PASS - Intermezzo (intermission) - a palate cleanser with a weekly rotation of ice pops: this week's flavors were cream soda + cinnamon. - Duck breast, mole rosa - I liked this dish - simple and the breast were cooked nicely. - UPGRADE: Seared foie gras $16. YES! I love seared foie and $16 was not too steep. It paired VERY well with the duck breast. Cooked perfectly. - Oaxacan fondue: Cheese fondue that was served with a variety of tomatoes, honeycrisp apples and pickles - dish did not excite me at all. Perhaps it would've been better at the start of the meal unless it's a cultural to have it towards the end. - Foierrero Rocher: foie gras mousse in a chocolate shell - I was excited until I ate it. The foie gras was too overpowering - a hint would've been better. - Marranito ice cream sandwich - I wanted to like this one but the marranito was so hard that it was difficult to eat. - Parting gift: looked and tasted like a mini basque cheesecake. They said it could be devoured if you were still hungry but tastes great the next morning with jam or nutella or coffee. I had it two days later with jam and it was delish. (They also forgot to give us this last "course" - had to ask for it.) Overall, I wanted to like Degust - I thought it was unique but missed points on several dishes (or at least it was my personal preferences). All the staff members were really friendly... except the Vietnamese maître d'. He was a bit snooty. I tried to get his attention once when we were skipped a dish and he just glanced at me and then looked away. I think I saw him smile once and that was probably when we went to check up on us the one time. The other maître d' was super friendly. By the way, I would not recommend coming with more than one other guest. Sure, they can take away the glass dividers but with the sound of the music and because it's counter-style seating, it's not very conducive for conversations. I wanted to give it a 4 but I don't think I'll be back....

Neat experience. Enjoyed watching the chefs plate the food and trying diff bites. Presentation was great but the dishes were underwhelming. I really enjoyed the whipped butter on the bread, but the bread itself was way too dry... the duck was good and cooked well but mole Rosa was strange. My friends enjoyed the mole Rosa, but I found it to be randomly sweet and thick. When I think of octopus.. I think of soft and chewy ... the way Oporto or mad prepares it but this place fried it.... I was a little sad that they fried it... it was crispy and too chewy... it was over cooked. The worst was the desert. It was chocolate covered foie gras. Just NO. I was so excited but once I took a bite i immediately regretted eating it. I was so tempted to spit it out. Ambience -5 Food- 2/3 Ah yes... wish they turned the music down a little. It was hard to hear my friends talking.

We were excited to finally try this place since we really loved the cocktail bar next door. The concept and set up is cool and different. Overall it was an enjoyable experience however the food fell short. Out of all the dishes we only liked a few of them. Unfortunately the food didn't wow us so we most likely will not come back.

A fantastic private dinner experience! You are well taken cared of from the moment you step in the establishment. Each unique dish served comes with a story and explanation behind it. Don't shy away from the wine pairing, it is well worth it. Chef Javier and Chef Rico with the help of their wonderful team made our night extra special!

A gastronomic adventure of epic proportions, Degust proves that location isn't everything. A little off the beaten path in a deceivingly unassuming building, Degust isn't in any of Houston's posh districts. In fact, it's literally on the other side of the railroad tracks. And yet, dare I say, the experience was akin to those I and my foodie friend have had at Michelin starred restaurants all over the world. The dining room is an intimate circle surrounding the chefs' prep area, and each of the 10 unique courses was prepped before our eyes. Every dish was stunning on the palate. Every. Single. Dish. All were a feast for the eyes, nose, and mouth in both taste and texture. Seasoning was precise and flavors were unique and boldly memorable. The standout of the evening was the duck, which was elevated to spectacular with the addition of the gorgeously seared foie gras. The meal was definitely a splurge but well worth every cent, and we agreed we'd love to return when the menu changes in a few months

We went for the second time this evening to Degust. In the past, we went to the bar next door (we were going quarterly during the first year of their opening at Diversiòn). One of the chefs is Spanish over at Degust and there are a lot of mods to Spaniah cuisine at both places. Having lived there for a while, I was intrigued. Through the meal, they take you through multiple flavor profiles with dishes that seem to have gone through a think tank. There is a garden onsite so ingredients are fresh and seasonal. It's a 7 to 9 course tasting menu that is ever changing. After going a couple of times, I have noticed they make a skeleton of courses and ideas consistent with the last menu they provided. for instance, the bread course with the cone or quinelle of butter - there seems to be a variation of this course on the nenus. It's a nice experience and a nice diversion to simply heading over to a restaurant for thing like my mom's birthday, which is what we were celebrating tonight. ***Celiacs: this is not the place for you******. They were told months in advance about the dietary restricyion in my party, specifically, but I was having a reaction before we left. It was most likely particle residue, but I wasn't so sure after they seem to have forgotten about the restriction even though we told the application we reserved our seats through AND had a discussion with the host as well as the chef, upon arrival. They served me a course with phillo dough at the end which tells me they did not care to change anything or understand the severity of this absolutely real allergy. I missed a full course. I received some thrown together quickbread because there appeared to be a lapse in communication or knowledge? Either way, *****proceed with extreme caution***** and learn from my all night misery.

Delicious food and a very fun dining experience. The service was great. The wine pairing was perfect.

Great experience from start to finish. Loved everything from the pre-dinner champagne upon arrival, and the plating experience we got to watch unfold while enjoying the previous course. Each course and wine pairing was well explained, and while you're eating each course they play great music. Perfect for date night - especially for "foodies" - we can't wait to come back!

Really cheap. Hear me out, there's very few restaurants in Houston that have created this type of experience, on top of serving great food. You're immediately greeted by bottomless champagne when you walk through the door, so in that regard, you're already getting your moneys worth (lol). Food is fantastic. While not the best tasting menu I've ever had, it certainly is one of the best restaurants I've ever been to. The staff is all amazing, they really know how to curate a unique experience and they are true professionals at making you feel like you're the most important guest in the room. Even though the price is up there, it's not at all a stuffy environment. Quite the opposite. They have created a very warm, welcoming, and truly interactive experience. Highly recommend.

Whoa! SWAT (South West Alief Texas) represent! Digustatíon was muy bueno. Come prepared for some interactive fun. Upon our arrival we were greeted by a charming gentlemen ornate with a lovely brim and a warm smile. Our food journey immediately began with some appetizers of salted, carmeled radish and a shot of smokey tomato concoction that was both light and robust with flavor paired with a nice rosé. After our table mates arrived, we were each led to our counter space which was separated by a plexiglass divider. Our amuse bouche was a delicate bite of roe and muscle wrapped in a crispy tortilla chip that resembled a mussel shell-chef's take on a fish and chip. This one bite was fresh, salty, crunchy and full of flavor. A great start to a wonderful experience. The plates that followed equaled in excellence that of its predecessor. The scallop with tomatillo aquachile was my favorite. It was spicy and fresh and I had no shame drinking the juice straight out of the bowl so I could savior every last drop of that fresh cucumber concoction. Dessert was the hubs fav--partly because he still had room to actually enjoy dessert--usually he doesn't. But also because Twix is his all time fave and this representation was unique and well executed. This was one of the most entertaining chef's tables we've ever been to. Each course was dramatically introduced to our group of 18 by the chef and each course had a playful presentation that paid homage to the chef's upbringing and childhood memories. Absolutely fantastic. Overall, the plates were thoughtfully prepared, fresh, full of flavor, and nostalgic. Even though we didn't leave full, our bellies were satisfied and the experience was well worth the dent made in our bank account . For those that have never tried a tasting menu, this is a great place to start. p.s. they have a Toto toilet with a butt warmer

The entire team at Degust delivered tonight. Service was outstanding. I couldn't pick a favorite course and believe me, I tried. I'm already looking forward to coming back to try next season's menu.

Loved it! The food, the drink, the experience, the ambiance, the vision behind it. Everything was on point and I love the friends-family behind this place. Will be telling all our friends to go! I'll do a quick play by play, although I assume the menu changes often. An edible mussel shell dish - like the sea in your mouth with an interesting calcium crunch. Didn't know there was an edible mussel shell out there. 4/5 Scallop agua chile - clean, fresh, citrus deliciousness. I would've loved more of a heat kick to it. 4/5 Prawn a la crawfish boil - loved the concept and the flavor profile of the boil. I'd say mine was not sufficiently cleared of the digestive tract and had that extra flavor that some like but I do not. 3/5 Tortilla de patata deconstructed - it was interesting. I didn't love the egg texture and it could've used a touch more salt. 3/5 Pan con tomate - adorable and delicious. A little Catalanuña party in your mouth. 5/5 Bread and butter - I love a good bread plate! Like, always. The presentation was epic, the butter and preserves on point. I think the bread was a touch dry. 4/5 Main course - yellowfin grouper wrapped in a hoja de santa. Effing amazing! Total highlight. 5/5 Quesadilla sweet and savory - combo was super cool - corn, salt, sweet, spice. 4/5 Fwix - its amazing. I won't ruin it because it should be a staple. 5/5 Horchata con chocolate - heaven in a cup. 5/5 And the experience and ambiance was incredible. All the touches so thoughtful for a special evening out. We will def be back!

Ambiance was fun, different and music selection was poor. Food was nothing I expected. You must sit in your car until your seating time, then enter into a room where you get checked in, stand at a table and they serve you some kinda gin drink + pallet cleanser (do not eat it) it taste like old fish! Then you walk into the kitchen which is decorated beautifully very Spain meets Mexico vibe, music is blasting so if you are looking to talk to your neighbor that's not happening. The chef will introduce himself and speak loudly quite often during the dinner get used too it. 7 dishes totally but I still left hungry. 1. Meyer Lemon with Nori - tasted like I ate an old fish 2. Scallop - this was like eating a raw lemon 3. Cauliflower- this was very tasty 4. Peas - tasty but felt let we had a baby tasting menu with all the purée dishes. 5. Tomato & Bread - this was tasty and full of flavors 6. Short rib, pork belly & tortillas - super yummy and flavorful 7. Hot chocolate & frozen rice - not my favorite Overall I would NOT come back but thankful for the experience.

Writing a 1 star review about this place is a real shame. Spring Branch is getting nicer and nicer by the day and a well run fine dining restaurant would be really nice to have in the area. Degust is not that place. There are very few occasions where I feel like I got completely ripped off by a restaurant. This is one of those times. To clarify, I have been to Michelin starred fine dining experiences all around the world. Degust plays it off like they fit into the category of "would totally have a star if they had the rating system in Houston!" And they charge the prices too. This couldn't be further from the case. Cheesy, cheap decor, and I found myself in a state of disbelief when I used the restroom. Old caked on pee from days prior, trim falling off the door frame and generally just unhygienic looking- especially for a place that is costing $400/person. I'm sure if the dining room was better lit I would have noticed more outside. Based off some of their stellar reviews, you would think that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover when you pull up. The exterior looks inhospitable, and fits right in with the ungentrified portion of long point Degust is located. WRONG! Absolutely judge Degust by their terrible exterior appearance. Then we get to the food. We came here for the New Year's Eve special. The menu had traditional American fair that you would expect to have a creative twist. That creative twist never arrive and we were just served a super tiny portion of some regular "fancy" food with a kind of expensive ingredient placed on top. Nothing tasted bad per se, but absolutely nothing tasted phenomenal and most of the entrees that were supposed to be hot were cold. Presentation was sub par-especially for the price point. Highlights of this experience: -Seeing a disgusting bathroom at a $400/head restaurant -Being served cold food when it's supposed to be hot at a $400/head restaurant -Getting OK service at a $400/head restaurant. -Paying $400 per person to be extremely disappointed and feeling ripped off. Long story short, this place sucks. Completely lacking in almost all measurable categories. If you want to impress a date, friends, or clients, I would advise you to look elsewhere. You will end up being embarrassed and then have to pay a hefty bill.

Excellent experience all around. Tasting menus are all the rage these days and this place honestly belongs with some of the fancy places you might find in big cities across the country. The exterior is unassuming and it looks like you're parking outside a shady warehouse. Greeted with champagne in a staging area of sorts before entering the dining room. Most were a little dressy but the place didn't feel pretentious. Food was incredible. You can tell the chefs are extremely passionate all around in the way they speak about the food, prepare it, and serve it. Unique combinations executed very well using seasonal ingredients. Pricey as expected for a tasting menu but worth a splurge for a special occasion because it's quite the overall experience. Favorites were the duck confit salad, the peach dish, the herb roll, and the corn dessert, but honestly would eat everything again.

My partner and I celebrated our anniversary dinner amongst the exceptional staff and chefs at Degust this evening. We were met with warm hospitality, exceptional craft and professionalism, and an outstanding menu and wine pairing, complements of Chef Eric and Sommelier Ashley. We have been long time fans of Degust and continue to be awed and impressed by the Degust experience from start to finish. From the lighting and music which transports you to the countryside of France to the sublime food and wine, there is no experience quite like ours at an evening spent at Degust. We cannot recommend this special place more and know we will always be met with the utmost courtesy, professionalism, and customer service by their exceptional staff.

Visited Degust last night for the first time with my wife. In thinking about this review, I have been jumping back and forth between 4 & 5 stars. Settled on 4.5 and rounded up to 5 for the review. First of all, the experience was first rate. Checking in for the meal was smooth. After a glass of cider and a small canape in the outer room, the parties were led one by one into the main dining room. The room is set up with a food prep and serving area surrounded by seating. Kind of like a mini amphitheater. Each party was separated by a plexiglass shield (if that matters to you) and the staff was all masked the entire time. There certainly was no reason for Covid fear in how they handled the meal. The room was decorated well and the music was not loud (seems like they might have listened to some of the criticism). Everything about the space was very well done. As we often due when the option is available, my wife and I ordered both the vegetarian menu and the omnivore menu. On future trips to Degust, we will probably both just get the omnivore menu as it is also very vegetable focused, and the vegetarian version was just not as good as the omnivore. This is not always the case. The pairings were all Spanish wines, except for a sake served with course 4, and there were no misses. Very good pairings and the Maitre'd/Somm Dale did a great job of presenting the pairings. On to the food - The 8 course meal was served efficiently with no big gaps in the service. Big props for this as the flow of a tasting menu meal is not always this good. Scallop - Citrus - Roe - A little tart for my taste. The vegetarian substitution was a turnip that I quite liked, but my wife preferred the Scallop. Cauliflower - Caviar - Garlic - Good, but not blow your mind. Kohlrabi, Peas and Carrots - Most innovative of the vegetable dishes, the Kohlrabi was shaved thin and served as a dumpling wrapper for the carrots. The pea puree was very tasty. Intermezzo - Very interesting spicy watermelon lollipop. Perfect palate cleanser. Tomato and Bread - Warm, deeply flavorful, tomato broth served with an excellent bread and butter course. Top notch dish. Duck Confit - Best dish of night. Rich Flavorful with excellent sauces to slather duck through. Vegetarian option was a mushroom tamale with a side of charro style field peas. While the peas were very flavorful, the tamale was a disappointment. Dry - needed more sauce. Mexican hot chocolate with frozen horchata - surprisingly good coming from someone who is not a fan of hot drinks. All in all - 5 star experience, 4 star food - thus the 4.5 star review. Chef Silva indicated that in the near future he will be busting out a 14 course menu. Looking forward to that.

WOW... Definitely not your typical dining experience. Had the pleasure of dining here on their opening night, and was highly impressed with the whole experience. We did add the drink pairing with our meal and that was on point. Every course was unique and tasted amazing. I did manage to take a few pics, presentation was awesome. Most of the fresh ingredients are grown on premises and some are sourced locally. I highly recommend this place to anyone that is looking for a unique dining experience. Chef Brandon and his crew did an amazing job and can't wait to go back. Ambiance was perfect.

The food was hit or miss sometimes, and the misses were because the food erred on the side of too salty. However, I really enjoyed the overall dining experience and environment. The chefs would talk about how they created each dish before they served it, and I really appreciated that. Food -Started with fried eggplant chips with a chipotle mayo dipping sauce, which was a tasty snack before the actual meal. - The Tako salad was one of the standouts from the night. It is cooked sous vide and then fried. I like the sauce and herbs. - The venison tartare was also excellent. However, I don't think that the texture of the tortilla chips complements the tartare. - I had hard time finishing the garlic soup, which comes with a milk soaked brioche cube, The bread was good, but the soup was just way too salty. It looks and tastes like soy sauce. - The Pork al pastor, cochinita pibil gyoza, pork jowl pozole: the gyoza was my least favorite of the 3. The other two were pretty good, but not standout. - The olive baba was the worst dish of the night. The butter was incredibly salty and just hard to take more than two bites of. It looks cute, and it's unfortunate I disliked this dish so much because it seems like the chefs spent a lot of time brainstorming and making the butter. - The lychee popsicle topped with gochugaru was a refreshing intermission. - The duck breast was cooked nicely but tasted a little bland. -For dessert, the Marranito ice cream sandwich was tasty. However, the "foie" filling in the foierro rocher was way too salty. We also got to take home a slice of Basque cheesecake, which was the best dessert of the three.

We made reservations here and had to cancel. We cancelled one week in advance. Per their policy, refunds would be given if cancelled greater than 24 hours in advance. I have been calling and emailing this restaurant for two months in attempt to get my refund, and am now going to have to dispute with the credit card company. Terrible customer service.

Read an article about this place and decided to try it out for an early valentine's. Everyone was such a good time there and the food was spectacular. There are a few food items that really stood out to me. The oyster starters were a great taste and balance. The bread was so good and filling and nice and fatty with this delicious butter and just tangy with the grilled strawberry jam. Also the tomato and shiitake soup was so tasty. It had this smoked flavor and it was just so many depths of flavor I couldn't even describe. I really loved the cauliflower mash with the garlic and caviar. Holy cow it was delicious. I could have eaten three bowls of this stuff. Overall a great experience and our plan is to try to make it there before we leave and hoping for a new menu by then.

Surprised my boyfriend with dinner here and we both loved it. It was very entertaining and the food was good. The people who work there are super nice too! I suggest cocktails next door at Diversion first and then dinner here.

This experience was true gentrification for the palate. We had no idea where we were, we had no idea what to expect and we were rewarded with a theatrical, yet informative and sumptuous dining experience! This experience was both aloft and knee-deep in the earth. If you are into pushing the bounds of exceptional experiential dining, GO HERE! (Take your GPS). A final note: though the dining experience was wonderful, I would not recommend purchasing any wine by the bottle afterwards. Even though it's typical for a restaurant to mark up their wine sales, I just didn't expect the nearly 3 times mark up for an over the counter purchase

Great food? Check. Outstanding service? Check. Fantastic dinner theater? Check. If you appreciate great food, you absolutely can not go wrong here. 14 course tasting with pairings you have never heard of and wouldn't have imagined if you had. Four words for you: chocolate covered foie gras. Brandon and crew nailed it. Check it out.

I've been twice and both times were amazing! The food is great, the staff is fantastic and it's been a delicious experience! I will definitely return!

The food experience was unlike any other. From the moment you walk in, you are greeted by Dale and Javier. They pair all of the tasting menu with exquisite and unique wine pairings. Dale has a unique palate that heightens the tasting menu. Ricco and Javier were culinary genius's with the selection of farm to table ingredients grown in house. I was truly impressed!

Degust is a new tasting menu experience in the Houston food scene, and I was lucky enough to have tried it recently. I have always been a fan of tasting menus and excited to witness the creativity a chef puts into these fantastic works. The establishment was quite endearing with a unique concept - guests are seated at the countertops, and dishes will be presented as the chef discusses about the ideas behind them. As COVID-19 is still very much prevalent in today's world, I found the establishment to be subpar in its protocols. The chef shook hand with every guest as he welcomed them in. Frankly, we Texans are hospitable and friendly, but I was very uncomfortable with shaking hands during this time. Next, the guests were checked in in the waiting room. I guess the restaurant tried to make sure the small cocktail tables were 6 ft apart, but with that many people standing around the enclosed room - I did not feel safe. Overall I felt very uncomfortable during these first stages until we were led into the dining room area. There, the social distancing was much better. Now, onto the food - these are based on the dishes served that night: 1. Oyster - spectacular! I loved the lemon topping with the oyster, it was awesomely refreshing. 2. Gulf Fish - alright. The fish was pretty fresh, but nothing special. 3. Cauliflower with Caviar - interesting. The caviar definitely made the dish taste quite salty, but there was a bitter aftertaste that I did not quite appreciate with the dish. 4. Venison - with so many people raving about this dish, I was expecting something better... The venison did taste soft and moist, but the dish as a whole was flat. 5. Intermezzo with a cucumber iced lollipop - absolutely amazing! Very refreshing with a kick from the spicy salt! 6. Smoked tomato broth with king trumpet mushroom - very tomato-y but extremely SOUR. I think quite a few dishes up to this point have been overpowered by the sour overtone... A little bit would be refreshing, but too much is not welcomed in my book. 7. Bread with Butter/Jam - quite great actually! I loved how buttery and soft the dough was, and the jam went perfectly well with it. 8. Salsa Flight - the chef went at length speaking about how the Tortillas and the Salsas were the heart and soul of the dish, and the Meat trio were just garnishes. Boy, I could not care less about the dry tortillas and the underwhelming salsas. The meats were more exciting, especially when we added the foie gras. 9. Desserts with Mexican Hot chocolate, ice cream over cocoa nibs - quite okay, I liked the spiced hot chocolate, but the dessert was in no way spectacular to end a tasting menu. It was more like a homemade dish. Another note, I'd agree with others commenting about the loud music being played during the dining experience - it would be much better if the volume be lowered and the selection more fine-tuned. Tl;dr: Overall, I welcome the new option of tasting menu experience in the Houston food scene. Of the dishes presented, I'd only liked the oysters, bread, and the complimentary iced lollipop. Would I return? Probably not, especially during COVID-19 pandemic.

Dining at Degust is like having a front row seat at a fancy cooking show. Watching the chefs decorating small plates of beautiful dishes with tweezers elevated the dining experience to another level. Plenty of great food. Excellent quality, meticulously prepared. Wonderful service. You will feel very special.

Great dining experience ar Degust! Chef Brandon Silva is extremely friendly and passionate about food, people and Degust team. We loved to be greeted by him in our arrival and had the opportunity to learn more about our upcoming dining experience .

Omg! The food was absolutely incredible! The portions are generous. And the chefs are friendly and interactive. On of the best meals I have had in years. Ps..I never leave reviews. This spot is phenomenal!

Houston has such an amazing food scene. To say that Degust is nothing at all like anything you will find here in the city is flat out impressive. With the Catalan, Mexican, and Japanese influences Chef Brandon shows why he is one of the most talented chefs in the business today. You get front and center seats which I love and see the magic happen as the dishes are created and served. The chef and his amazing staff guide you through a delicious journey. You will undoubtedly walk away saying I've never tasted anything like that one dish. It's creative, it's yummy, and it's presented beautifully. The pairings work perfectly with each course. Cool concept, fun vibe, and decadent food and drinks. Can't wait to go back! Make sure to grab a drink before at Diversion which is attached to Degust!