Duchess Uptown Park

Absolutely in love! Group gathering and was great talking and not loud in restaurant. Gin n tonic was delicious, I had the lamb lollipops- amazing! 🤤 great options for happy hour, appetizers & drinks around gorgeous interior. Sosa was wonderful with us. Sorry, I forgot name of the really sweet young lady who helped me with everything also! She’s wonderful! Thank you so much!

Hello Duchess!! With all of the amazing new restaurants opening in Houston over the past 12 months, we are definitely spoiled on the culinary scene. The newly opened Duchess did not disappoint. You're immediately greeted by a beautifully decorated restaurant, boasting gorgeous bold colors and patterns. Our service was also top notch. Very friendly and knowledgeable, with a fun disposition at the same time. The menu is a collection of globally inspired dishes, not representative of any one country or region. The artfully plated dishes with visually tease your senses. The delicious flavors will definitely excite and please your palette. The adults beverages are divine. Perfection! They are as delicious and delectable, as they are beautifully presented. They will soon have an outdoor patio just in time for Spring and Summer. The only problem I can for see is that I live way too close to this new gem!

We dined here yesterday evening for Dinner with some dear friends of ours. The food was excellent and the service was spectacular. Several of us tried the chicken kebab dish and it was good. We also tried several of the appetizers and it was delicious as well. For dessert we tried the rose looking dessert and the donuts. I liked the donuts way better. All in all, we had a great dining experience! I highly recommend this place. Only complaint I can think of was that our table was a bit cramped for the 6 of us. Parking can get a bit tricky so arrive early. Cheers!

Recently opened, in the former Belvedere nightclub location. Colorful interior and upholstery, simple contemporary fixtures and interior design. Came for lunch - A one page menu that is quite diverse - salad, skewers, to burgers. Even though restaurant is coastal cuisine theme, there are plenty of meat options (lamb, beef, chicken). Food is ok. Had the chicken kebab, potato croquettes, and doughnuts. Kebab could be more juicy and tender. Service was on the slow side, took a while for the drinks to be served too.

Duchess introduced its brunch menu this weekend. It was phenomenal. Food/Drink: Cocktail: I am a spicy person so I ordered the Scorpion Kiss. It was literally fire...trust me. I will definitely order again. My friend had the Kyoto Spring which they described as refreshing. The food: Appetizer - Red Snapper Crudo had a very bright flavor and was the perfect teaser for the greatness to come. Spicy Chicken and Waffles come with jalapeno bacon jam and maple syrup. It is listed as an appetizer, but if you are a light eater, it is the perfect size for breakfast. Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict (1 of 5 benedicts they offer) was described by my friend as the best Benedict they've had in the city. In short, everything that hit the table was amazing. At the end of our meal Chef Marco came out to meet us and get our critique on the food...very nice touch. Service: Minh for the freaking win! Minh was our server and truly knocked it out of the park. He was able to offer great suggestions coupled with pictures to help us make up our mind. You can tell he knows his culinary stuff and his ENERGY was off the charts. He gave us the right amount of attention and was very conscientious about providing best in class service. If his section is available, I highly recommend! Atmosphere: Very upscale classy vibe. The music was not my vibe, I would've preferred jazz...but definitely not a deal breaker. **my pic of chicken and waffles does not depict how it is served...I just prefer my syrup and bacon jam on the side**

Went for a romantic date with wifey. Atmosphere cute and chic. She loved this place. You can smell the kitchen and wood fire when you walk in. The food and drink presentation are spot on. Was even happy to see the chef come out and asked how was everything was and had the chance express our gratitude.

Beautifully elegant with an amazing menu. The Duchess did not disappoint! I was recommended this restaurant from a friend who knows cuisine and has a flare for tasty cocktails. Walking into The Duchess we were impressed by the welcoming arangement of seating and focus on lighting. It was a pleasant balance of calming beauty complimented with a high-end appearance. The restaurant was fairly busy, but we made reservations and were immediately seated in a quaint 2-top towards the rear of the restaurant. Comfortable seeating arrangements and quiet enough to hold good conversation. Our waitress Tayor was kind and extremely knowledgeable on the drink menu and list of appetizers to choose from. We were told that the mixology was very good so we ordered a couple drinks and an appetizer prior to dinner. The menu has many different options that happily met dietary and vegetarian restrictions. We choose our dinner plates and were happy we made reservations when we did because the restaurant was beginning to fill up. Our main dish arrived shortly into our second drink, but with perfect timing to finish our appetizer. The plating was very well-thought-out and elegantly detailed. Each plate was full of flavor with a quality that gives the impression of a well-travelled palette. We couldn't pass up the signature dessert and neither should you!! All-in-all we really enjoyed our first visit to The Duchess and are looking forward to going back and trying a couple different dishes (and drinks)!

A fairly new restaurant located in a prime area with lotsa parking spots. The exterior doesn’t look much but inside, the restaurant is decorated with beautiful and posh furniture. The ambient lighting sets the tone of the restaurant, I.e. romantic and cozy. My partner and I were seated promptly, and my server was full of energy. He went through the menu with us and gave us some recommendations since it was our first dining experience at Duchess. We started our meal with the lamb lollipops. They were well seasoned, cooked at the right temperature, and super tender. The cucumber yogurt that came with it was a perfect match with the lamb. After a great appetizer, I had the pan seared snapper while my partner had the chicken kebab for our entrees. We also had a side of crispy Brussels sprouts. The pan seared snapper had a great seasoning and the texture was perfect. The tomato broth tasted great and complemented the snapper. As for the chicken kebabs, they were rested on a bed of rice that had vermicelli on top of it. The chicken was cooked well. It wasn’t dry nor tough. The crispy Brussels sprouts were a little too oily. Though they were crispy, I wish there were more whole Brussels sprouts than broken off pieces of it. Of course I had to have the Duchess Rose for dessert. The white chocolate mousse wasn’t sweet, and didn’t have much white chocolate taste. I didn’t get the elderflower foam on my dessert, as told by my server, the foam machine wasn’t working. What a bummer. The other components on the dessert plate were just ok. However this was a beautiful plate of dessert. My server recommended to try the Panna Cotta next visit, and I would. The way he described it, sounded so delicious. Currently there is an empty outdoor area which may be used as outdoor dining. I highly recommend making reservations as diners would not leave their seats when they are in such a pretty setting.

Duchess is a beautiful small restaurant by 610 that has delicious food, soft feminine ambiance and amazing service! Our server Raquel was so informative and attentive! We had a wonderful experience and will be back soon. On Our way out we bumped into chef tim, who was sweet and friendly! PS. We ate our main course so fast forgot to take picture, delicious red snapper! And perfectly cooked steak.

I recently dined at Duchess Restaurant and had an incredible experience. The octopus, lamb, and shrimp sliders were absolutely delicious--each bite was packed with flavor. The décor was stunning, creating a cozy yet elegant atmosphere. Special shoutout to Parker, who provided outstanding customer service and made sure our drinks were always perfect. Highly recommend!

HRW 2024! Came here with a group of 6 and did make reservations ahead of time. Arrived at 8pm and didn't get seated until 8:45pm. Apparently, there was another party sitting at our table. They were able to provide some comp drinks at the bar though. The classic margarita (no tajin available) was pretty strong. When we finally got seated, we ordered a couple apps + our HRW menu items. For additional apps, I really enjoyed the Tiger Prawn Wood Fire Skewers. They had a tasty red curry sauce that topped it off nicely and they were grilled well. Also got the Grilled Octopus and it was charred to perfection. The truffle potato croquettes were a nice addition as well and you could definitely taste/smell the truffle aroma. For HRW, I got the Peach & Pistachio Burrata (very refreshing and delicious), Lamb Chops (highly recommend!! Very tender meat and seasoned well) and to end with the White Chocolate Bread Pudding (tasty and paired well with the cold ice cream). The ambiance was very cutesy and instagram-esque worthy. The servers once we got seated were friendly and helpful. Parking - within the plaza Restrooms - Clean

Very cool spot in Uptown Park. The place is quaint with a nice little patio. There is a bar and high top bar seating but there are also super plush booths to sit in. Min was our server and he was very personable and had great recommendations. Pretty and tasty cocktails (All that Glitters is Gold cocktail is a new favorite). I am not a salad person but we had the Grilled Caesar and Beet salad. Both were fantastic! The Gougeres and Caviar was such a treat - flavors I've never had before! Our mains were wonderful as well. Just finished my leftovers of the Peas, Pasta & Proscuitto for lunch. SO good! Desserts were almost too pretty to eat!

My friends and I had a nice brunch during Houston Restaurant Weeks (HRW). I had the Little Gem Salad and the Shakshuka. The salad was a good-sized portion and I enjoyed the crunch of the pomegranate seeds in it. I originally ordered the burger, and was informed that they had run out of burger buns. They were also out of Chilaquiles, which was a bit disappointing. My shakshuka ended up still being delicious, however it wasn't my first choice for an entree. The dish was both hearty and fresh with the large pieces of avocado and goat cheese. Otherwise the restaurant is fairly on the smaller size but would qualify as "IG-worthy" in my book, and the staff was very friendly and accommodating since I visited with a knee injury. Would return to try their dinner and cocktails.

Heard about this restaurant on IG and since we are in the HRW month, we decided to go. The restaurant ambiance is cute as in IG but the food as I expected not good. People go here more the vibes. Service is nice too. If it's not for the service I would have give one star for the food. The salmon eggs Benedict is horrible. Please let the chef know how to cook his eggs. I have never eat all boiled egg for my Benedict before. You can't overcook the eggs like that for Benedict. Potatoes are fried to a dark brown color . It actually looked like they got burned. Would I come back most likely no.

This was a cute and chic place to have lunch or brunch with friends! We went during Houston Restaurant Week and enjoyed the abbreviated menu along with a cocktail. I really liked the decor inside and we were seated at a booth with soft velvet cushions. Our server was very attentive and quick to answer any questions about the menu. The Oysters Rockefeller were delicious and the Au Jus burger was good. The fries were cooked to perfection and had a great crunch to them. The chicken skewer was good but not as flavorful. Both cocktails were a 7/10, which was okay, but for the price I was expecting a bit more. The Dutchess Rose dessert was delicious! I would visit again. If you're still reading and care, there were a few small things keeping the score at a 4. A few nit-picky things like 1/2 of the bathrooms being out of order and the super elegant bathroom having a hole in the floor covered awkwardly with tape. I saw a review from a week ago with the same set up so it wasn't just a temporary thing. I also saw the same thing as another reviewer about employee back packs being in chairs of the dining room. I'm used to seeing these type of things in "mom and pop" restaurants but not in elegant restaurants in this area of town. I only saw these things after eating and it didn't spoil the ambiance, but they're just things that detract slightly from the overall vibe.

I discovered this gem thanks to TikTok, and I'm delighted I decided to visit! Arriving on a Saturday morning, the restaurant was comfortably busy inside, although parking was a bit challenging due to the large shared lot. We were warmly welcomed by the host and seated at one of their charming booths. The interior decor was simply stunning! Our server promptly took our order, and before long, our food arrived. Every dish we ordered was exceptional! I'm usually not one for Eggs Benedict, but theirs was among the best I've ever had. The side of potatoes was also a delightful addition, perfectly complementing the dish. Considering both the quality and portion size, the prices were definitely justified. Overall, a fantastic experience worth recommending!

I had high hopes for Duchess, but unfortunately, the experience fell short. Despite being one of only three groups in the restaurant, the food was served lukewarm. It did arrive quickly, which was nice, and our server was very friendly and professional. The restaurant itself is cute and clean, but the food was just 'eh.' Overall, not enough to bring me back.

This place was absolutely delicious! I absolutely loved it pretty environment. I feel like this place is perfect for date night or a girls night out or even for a girls brunch. The food was so tasty and seasoned very well. I highly recommend!

Came in on a Monday around noon, there was a couple of tables but by no means was it busy. Greeted right away by the hostess and seated. Ambiance: The restaurant itself is not very big but it's a cute/upscale vibe. Once you look closer though we noticed a couple things. The floors were dirty, it was pretty obvious. Weird for it being early on in the day. You could see some warps in the ceiling pieces. Also the restaurant smelled very smokey, couldn't see it but was noticeable to the nose. Food: -Shrimp Slider: Only thing I would recommend. We weren't sure what to expect but they were delicious. Never had a shrimp slider, a bold choice but worth a try. Comes with 3. -Caesar Salad: Some of our lettuce was slimey and you can tell was old. What looked "fine" I didn't enjoy as it comes with a jam that wasn't hitting the spot for me (my partner enjoyed it though). After noticing the bad pieces of lettuce just not something I would attempt again. -Lamb Chops: More than half of each piece was just pure fat. The bite we could get off of it was very good, but we just had some real bad slices. Comes with two small pieces per order. -Fries: we ordered a side of fries. They were very good but for a restaurant that's trying to be a bit upscale, they just don't fit the vibe. Service: With all the issues we were having we only complained about the Lamb Chops, and we did get those taken off the bill. Didn't bother bringing up the salad. The manager was apologetic and didn't make us feel bad about bringing it up. You can tell the server we had was a bit overwhelmed, we ordered a second glass of wine and we did not get it for a very long time (by this point we didn't want it as we wanted to get the heck out of there). Not a huge deal but after the food we got...just another nail in the coffin. A random thing we noticed, served us Mineral water with ice in a wine glass, condensation was everywhere (should not serve that in a thin wine glass for that specific reason). I just can't recommend this place after the multiple things we weren't happy about. Maybe we just had really bad luck but if it's bad when it's not busy, can't imagine a busy night. It's rare for me not to give a place the benefit of the doubt but with so many options in Houston, try somewhere else.

Henry is Amazing! Thank you so much for your impeccable service! Love this place decor is always beautiful and the drink was phenom. Parker made the drink for me a must try!

WOW Just WOW‼ Incredible service! 5 Stars Celebrating my fiances birthday here was an amazing idea. The food was spectacular. Delicious lamb chops and oysters rockefeller for brunch. 10/10 Amazing Mocktails as well. 10/10 I also tried the crab cake benedict! Very good. 10/10 Amazing service once again. Very accommodating and helpful with my special occasion requests! Cant forget the ambiance. Beautiful restaurant! :) Thank you so much for giving us an unforgettable experience. Definitely will be back. -Santangelo Balli Gonzales

This place had such great interiors and vibes inside but unfortunately disappointed in food. The apps were pretty good and my girlfriends loved the drinks. The brunch was ok since I was expecting a lox type of salmon rather than regular salmon. My friend found a fly in her food which really turned me off of the place. The service was good but that discovery put us off completely. They comped the dish and gave us dessert but to me this did not compensate for the bug in the food.

If you want good food with horrible service you've got a perfect candidate right here. We had a reservation at 1:30 pm for 3 people. I walked in at 1:15 pm and the hostess said I'll get you seated right away after I used the bathroom. Well when I came back she informed me that they didn't have a table ready yet. Not a problem I was a little early. By the time the other two people arrived it was right at 1:30 we went back and there still wasn't a table (I will note I saw a table get sat who walked in after and there were a few big parties going on) but was very vague. I finally asked how long and she never gave a time frame just said "we've been waiting on a few tables to leave for 20 minutes" so we asked for her to call us so we could spend time else where (because they don't have anywhere to wait and it was a hot Houston summer day). Once we got the call it just got worse. The hostess was stand offish and the server was condescending. One of the first things we noticed was there were only booths and they were velvet that clearly needed a cleaning. Dust was all over the top of them. Took 15 minutes to get our carafe of mimosas, never refilled our waters (though the 'filtered tap' water was disgusting but it's probably their way of trying to get you to buy their bottled water), we had to ask to order our main meals and then once again took forever to get anything. At one point someone whom can only be assumed as the manager said he would check on our meals but then never came back to us and can be seen chatting by the computers at the bar. At the end the server tried to chit chat but we weren't having it. Truly terrible. To summarize for those who don't want to read the whole thing: - Good food - Terrible service - Sat 25 minutes after reservation time - Server nonexistent through out - Tried taking my plate which had a whole half of French toast without asking - Everything took 20 minutes too long - Manager (assumed) asked to check on our food but never provided an update - Velvet booths (and only booth seating) with need to be cleaned bc there was clearly dust everywhere on them) Truly just gave a bad feeling. There's plenty of good restaurants in Houston I'm not wasting my time on bad service.

I really wanted to love this place based on the name alone (I know, lame). But, after the overall experience, I doubt I would ever return here willingly. There was something that just felt artificial about the space and small, as well as large, details that were overlooked, like employee backpacks strewn on chairs and booths. The decor somehow felt cheap even though it gave the illusion of being beautiful, and yet there just felt like there was such a disconnect for me in this place. It was just such a mixed experience of some that was great and some that were such fails that I could not bring myself to give this newer restaurant 3 stars. This place is for mostly for ladies who lunch or brunch. Maybe a spot for a date night, but certainly not for the discerning or experienced diners. To start, the parking is an absolute nightmare at lunch time. Because my partner WFH, and I cleared my lunch time schedule for us to try their HRW (Houston Restaurant Weeks) menu, we thought lunch would be a better time to visit them. We were so wrong. After one sweep around the ENTIRE parking lot, we ended up parking on the street next to the hotel. If you're not familiar with the Uptown area, what this means is that we parked on the street outside of the shopping center and had to walk the short end to the other side to get to the restaurant. The hostess was not rude, but not friendly either. She wasn't indifferent, but just seemed to lack a little more lustre that is needed for the front of the house. While I did make a reservation, we were not given priority seating. I had requested a booth table, and instead I was either offered the bar, the hightop tables (I was wearing an above the knee dress, so no), or the small two-top tables in the back. I chose to sit in the back since that was the least crappy of the choices. On one hand, it was nice to sit back away from all of the clucking hens and noise of the lunch crowd, but we were at times forgotten about because we were set away from the rest of the tables. Because the parking was such a nightmare, my partner was kind enough to offer to let me out at the front of the restaurant while he went and parked his vehicle. So I was seated first, offered to take my drink order, and then nothing. By the time he was able to make it to our table, I had my iced tea, but then no one returned to take his drink order. Usually we wouldn't be upset about slower service, but he was on a lunch break, so time was of the essence. We sat waiting, and finally he turned around attempting to catch the eye of any employee walking by. Because we were seated in the back, this was a little harder than expected. For those who have had the pleasure of dining with my partner and I, he is one of the most patient and quiet people you will ever meet. If he starts getting upset or impatient, then your restaurant is f'ing up. We finally were able to order and decided to order completely different dishes to sample four different dishes. To start, the iced tea is weird. It tastes like a pre-mixed Lipton iced tea with lemon already in it. I hate lemon in my iced tea; I know, it seems like everyone loves it, but I do not. I especially do not like the taste of artificial lemon in my iced tea. The food was a mixed bag. I thought my starter of the tartar toast was very well done, although not the best tartar I've had. My peas, prosciutto, and pasta dish was surprisingly better than I expected it to be. However, my partner was disappointed by his peach burrata starter; he was expecting the peaches to be fresh or maybe grilled at most. Instead he was given a peach marmalade, which he ate, but he expressed that it wasn't his favorite. I did not ask to try it, because the peaches did not look appetizing. He enjoyed his bucatini with mussels, but I did not. The mussels tasted old and past the point they should have been served. I love mussels, especially a serving of moules frites. These were not good. I personally thought his dish was terrible. After I had used the restrooms, it finally all came together why this place felt disconnected. There was hardly any toilet paper left, and the floor had a sizable space taped off over a drain that had not been properly covered. The bathroom floors were dirty and the experience just felt wrong in just about every way.

Came here with a big group for my friend's bachelorette dinner and the service definitely stood out to us, he was very quick considering we were a bigger party and everything came out in a timely matter! The food was just okay it honestly didn't wow me. We ordered off of the Houston restaurant week menu and I would say it was definitely a good deal for what you get and the portion sizes. The peas and prosciutto pasta was good and stood out to me it was creamy and well flavored. Dining room is smaller and more intimate but In a great location in uptown park.

I took my friend out for her birthday on a Sunday evening. It's a new restaurant, maybe open a month based on what I could tell, so both of our first time dining in. Located in Uptown Park, this used to be Belveder, for those familiar with old Houston nigtlife : ) It was not crowded at all, but I had a resy. The bar looked really cute. That may be worth a visit. Ambiance- beautiful, well decorated furniture, beautiful flower wall. Reminds me of Bloom & Bee. They have inside dining, bu it looks like they are preparing to have outside dining as well, I noted the empty space. Service- was a little intense. The server Mauricio tried to rush us a little. I guess he didn't catch the vibe it was a leisurely birthday dinner between friends? Since they weren't busy, there should be no harm in that. He did say later he was busy with other tables. Maybe he was just new and stressed. He was not a conversationalist, nor was he friendly per see, but did his job. We had to keep asking for info about the dishes and suggestions, but he did oblige. Food- my friend ordered the lamp lollipop comes with 2, seasoned well, slightly grizzly for me. I ordered the crudo snapper. It was over salted. It seemed like the caviar would have been enough salt, but I think they salted it after it was plated as well. I guess for good measure? I would rather a raw dish be over salted than under, but that's just me. For the entree, my friend ordered the Au Jus burger, which I forgot to snag a pic of. My friend enjoyed it. I had a bite, not bad. I then ordered the bread, butter & pickles. I thought that was an interesting idea for someone that wasn't too hungry. The brioche bread was light. It went well with the goat cheese and I would have loved more pickles. I liked the dish. He then offered us a birthday dessert. It was their donuts dish, comes with ice cream, pretty yum. Drinks- I ordered 2 glasses of champagne to start the celebration. Next, we ordered two of the April Blooms, very pretty drink, check out the video and pics. It's vodka, but it's not boozy, so I tolerated it well. I asked for a substitution for gin instead of the vodka, but Mauricio said was a batched drink, no substitution.

We went here for a girlfriend's birthday and it didn't disappoint. Our server was engaging, the food was delicious, and the drinks were unmatched. The place had a very moody atmosphere and felt upscale casual. Would recommend for any girls dinners with fantastic drinks!

I think this new restaurant will find its way here shortly, came here for lunch and it was a tad sleepy. It fits right in here at Uptown Park area, the food is a match and the aura is definitely a match. The style is very on trend right now, it's the mid century modern-modern that has been pretty ubiquitous for the Zillenial new dining spots. Overall very shareable and inviting for taking pictures. Service was great and helpful as it was pretty slow, Alejandro was present whenever necessary, but not too involved as to be intrusive. Gave recommendations as requested and told us a bit about what to expect from the food and drink. The food itself focuses heavy on grilled proteins it would seem, plenty of beef, chicken, seafood options with an eclectic set of country of origins to flavor. The menu having a few different ethnic flavors didn't feel as scattershot as many new American places do when they have them, mostly I think because the menu itself stays rooted in the fire grilled selections. It all tasted quite good. Everything was was thoughtfully plated and made to look at just a second before you eat it. Beef Tartare was a hit, and the octopus was prepared excellently. My burger was filling and balanced out giving me all the beefy cheesiness that you look for one with a hint of sweetness to round it out. Steaks were cooked correctly and the fries stayed crispy even as they waited to be eaten. There's a large assortment of drinks and cocktails I definitely would've dove into if not for being here during work hours and there's some desserts that sounded really tasty too that I'll try when I bring the wife.

Add this spot to your list. So for a team dinner this was our selection for Friday night. We were able to get a reservation and then we walked in we were in shock as the vibes were it! Attire is nice casual chic, the decor is fly and the staff is great. The drinks were on point too. We had the following - beef tartare -8/10 - salmon skewer 7/10 - shrimp skewer 9/10 - penne peas pasta -8/10 - grilled veggies 8/10 - little gem-

All I had was the panna cotta, but it was the best panna cotta I've ever had. The front door is very heavy and hard to pull open.

Overall we had a very good meal here. For appetizers, we had the beef tartare, oysters Rockefeller, grilled octopus and lamb lollipops. Everything was good although my favorite were the oysters Rockefeller. For main, my steak frites were good and well cooked, although lacking the wow factor. The desserts here really shined - duchess rose, panna cotta, and donuts were all great. Cocktails were also quite good. The restaurant itself is beautiful and service was on point. It's in uptown park so there is plenty of parking.

My girlfriends and I met up on a Friday evening. We were fortunate to dine during their happy hour and got to try a little bit of everything off their HH menu. The cocktails are IG worthy. The food was delicious and we loved everything we ordered. The $5 bites and the appetizers were so good and sharable amongst us 4. The potato croquettes, shrimp sliders, brussel sprouts, and bucati mussels were our top favs. We also ordered the Rockefeller oysters and Grilled Octopus. Highly recommended. Our waiter was so nice and attentive. He was knowledgeable of the menu and provided recommendation to pace our food since we ordered a lot and didn't want to overcrowd the table. The ambience was very chill with very beautiful foral accents that compliments the velvet chairs. The cozy booth makes it intimate with your party. They have an outside patio that's looks like an wonderful place to dine if the weather it right. It was too hot and humid during our visit. By the time we completed our HH, we saw a DJ setting up for the weekend vibes. Overall a good place for a girls HH meet up. We will be back.

A fairly new restaurant located in a prime area with lotsa parking spots. The exterior doesn't look much but inside, the restaurant is decorated with beautiful and posh furniture. The ambient lighting sets the tone of the restaurant, I.e. romantic and cozy. My partner and I were seated promptly, and my server was full of energy. He went through the menu with us and gave us some recommendations since it was our first dining experience at Duchess. We started our meal with the lamb lollipops. They were well seasoned, cooked at the right temperature, and super tender. The cucumber yogurt that came with it was a perfect match with the lamb. After a great appetizer, I had the pan seared snapper while my partner had the chicken kebab for our entrees. We also had a side of crispy Brussels sprouts. The pan seared snapper had a great seasoning and the texture was perfect. The tomato broth tasted great and complemented the snapper. As for the chicken kebabs, they were rested on a bed of rice that had vermicelli on top of it. The chicken was cooked well. It wasn't dry nor tough. The crispy Brussels sprouts were a little too oily. Though they were crispy, I wish there were more whole Brussels sprouts than broken off pieces of it. Of course I had to have the Duchess Rose for dessert. The white chocolate mousse wasn't sweet, and didn't have much white chocolate taste. I didn't get the elderflower foam on my dessert, as told by my server, the foam machine wasn't working. What a bummer. The other components on the dessert plate were just ok. However this was a beautiful plate of dessert. My server recommended to try the Panna Cotta next visit, and I would. The way he described it, sounded so delicious. Currently there is an empty outdoor area which may be used as outdoor dining. I highly recommend making reservations as diners would not leave their seats when they are in such a pretty setting.

Duchess was the perfect spot for a girls dinner or brunch! I came here with a friend and several food items we ordered were exceptional. The chicken skewer was okay but IMO lacking in flavor and just okay. It was my birthday as well and the staff surprised me with a birthday dessert (doughnuts). Have to order: Roasted Beet & Citrus Salad Grilled Octopus Prime Ribeye The cocktails were amazing and the wine list was okay, but would have been nice to see a few more wine by the glass options. They had a sewer issue in the bathroom due to construction and the bathroom smelled horrible though. Hopefully that only lasted a week or so and has cleared up though. Great dinner !

Came for dinner and the food and drinks are great. I had the chicken kebab and I actually finished my whole meal. I never finish anything but that night I did my drink is actually a shot the just for fun but my waiter asked for it to be done into a drink for me. He was very helpful. On Saturday night they did have a DJ there

We had a good experience here for a girls dinner! We started off with the octopus and the burrata/peach appetizers. Both were very good. The octopus was very tender and the burrata paired so nicely with the cranberry sourdough bread. For my entree, I got the salmon skewers and got a side of rice and a side of brussel sprouts. I would pass on the rice for next time, it was just ok and I didn't think worth the money. The brussel sprouts are really good and I would order it again. Overall, service was really good and the restaurant was cute!

Just had an amazing girls brunch here ordering off the HRW menu. Great environment and they even had a DJ today (a bit louder than most restaurants because of this). Service was quick and attentive and food came out fast. Food was delicious and I can't want to come back to try more of their dishes!

What a GREAT addition to the booming Uptown Park! FYI: on Google maps currently, it shows it to be in between Ethan Allen and Rejuvenation. It's actually to the left of Ethan Allen, visible from the 610 feeder road. No valet, park where you can! The interior is a perfect size for a chic restaurant--not too big, not too small. Lots of plush velvet and sexy textures for the interior decor. Service is courteous and most importantly, the food is absolutely phenomenal! Came with a friend and shared several appetizers. We enjoyed lamb lollipops, snapper crudo, tiger prawns, fig salad, peach burrata, and the special duchess rose dessert--fabulous in presentation AND taste! A great menu with curated options inspired globally! Everything is lovely, can't wait to come back and try everything else!

This place used to be the old Belvedere in uptown and I live how they designed the place.,I really want to give them a solid 3.8, not quite a 4. The service was impeccable, the atmosphere was chic, but I felt the food could have been a little more seasoned and brought out hotter. There are way too many good Mediterranean and South American inspired restaurants in Houston, they will have to step it up a bit. I live for a heavy pour so the drinks were not that great to me. I had the Hibiscus Paloma, and she had Champs. Although we did not wait, this place is surely to pack a crowd in the next few months. It is Houston's next it spot.

Not a good place if you have a big party. Service was super slow. We didn't get our food well after an hour of being there. I will say that at least the cocktails are good here. I had the fish dish as my main and it was a disappointment. Fish was really dry and flavor was bland. My friend and I decided to also split the bucatini since we didn't like our fish dish. That dish tasted much better flavor wise but there were a few pieces of mussels that did not taste fresh. I woke up the next morning with intense cramping and had to make numerous trips to the restroom most likely due to those mussels.

Celebrated my friends birthday at duchess. I enjoyed the drinks, I would say the food was a bit lackluster and overpriced. We ordered the Oysters "Rockefeller", they were good but not the best we've had. The Au Jus Burger was okay, nothing special in my opinion, as well as the brussel sprouts. Ambiance gives almost like a modern speakeasy vibe. Service was good.

I came here since eater claim this is one of the new restaurants that houstonians should try. This was Belvedere but now duchess. I came here Easter weekend to try some of their dishes. Unfortunately when I went inside the restaurant it was not very busy yet. I had the pasta peas and prosciutto it was really pasta carbonara. I still like spaghetti noodles for this dish even though it's all pasta. I had the brioche bread for appetizer it was ok. My husband had the au jus burger and said it was pretty good. The bread in the bottom since he waited a couple minutes before eating was mostly soggy. Overall pretty good but needs a few dishes to set it apart from others.

We came here last night for my girlfriend's 49th birthday celebration. There were seven of us, and none of us have ever been to Dutchess. (But all of us remembered coming here often a dozen or so years ago when it was Belvedere!) Service was on point in the beginning but got a little lengthy after the main course was served. Our water glasses were never empty, nor did anyone ever have to flag down waitstaff for a refill. Our waiter was Dylan, and I cannot give him or the chef enough kudos for going beyond for me. The atmosphere, the food, and the service were great. But the one thing that would definitely bring me back is this: I was diagnosed with diabetes Tuesday, and my blood sugar was so high I ended up in the ER. I have been borderline for 14 years, so avoiding anything with sugar is new and a big deal for me right now. I ordered the Strawberry Balsamic Salad as the first course (Restaurant Weeks Menu) because they were out of my first choice, the Grilled Caesar Salad. I did not know balsamic has sugar, and my good friend who is a nurse pointed out it may spike me. I asked Dylan if it was possible for me to get simple oil and vinegar, and he brought back not one but TWO oil-based, sugar-free dressings the chef CUSTOM-MADE for me. That was so unexpected and just incredibly on point for me. Every single person at our table was impressed by that alone. I don't think I have ever had a chef do something like that for me. I had the Blackened Snapper for my main course and gave my dessert, a bread pudding, to my friend. The snapper was okay (but not amazing). It did not have any bones like I saw mentioned in other reviews. One friend had the lamb chops, which came with mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts. The Brussel sprouts were so good! I wished I had ordered the lamb! The birthday girl had the steak and frites, and she said it was excellent. Everyone drank, but I cannot. The biggest rave at the table came from a Self-Care cucumber drink. All in all, everyone raved about their meals. Ambiance is great with an in-house DJ. The women's restroom has two stalls, and one toilet did not flush early in the night. When we left, neither toilet worked. That wouldn't stop me from returning, just something to note.

Ambiance- it is a cute restaurant, I wouldn't call it Mediterranean but say that it's pretty with the blue and green velvet chairs. There was a dj when I went. Service- was good, maybe about average. But not poor. They come back and check on you a few times. Food- so we ordered the chicken and waffles which could have used more seasoning in the chicken batter, mostly tasted of flour. The waffle is a thin waffle. And the "syrup" is more like a caramel. The salad was the star of the day along with the chefs fries. Grilled salad will have you ordering a second one like we did. We tried both the salmon and the beef skewer they were ok. I will def be back for salad and fries!

Brunched at Duchess during restaurant week. Everything was tasty and fresh. The salmon Benedict was delicious! Lots of beautiful cocktails to choose from.

We had lunch at Duchess and really liked it! I read a Culturemap article that said Duchess describes itself as "casual," but be warned that it is definitely not casual--the restaurant is beautiful and covered in velvet. It looks like they have a patio area that isn't open yet--I'm interested to see what they do with that space. Service was nice and friendly. I had the peas and prosciutto pasta, and it was delicious. My friend had the burger, and I got a bite--it was great and very juicy. The mimosas were delicious too. Overall, food was great!

This place gets a 5 star from me! The aesthetic is very cute and picturesque worthy for all of those influencers who love to grab a few pics and videos. The customer service was excellent and mind you I went for lunch when it wasn't busy, but it was great. Drum roll...the food...we did not get a lot but for what we did get it was good. My friend and I both got the lobster "grilled to perfection". The potato croquettes...GET THEM! I tried the donuts for dessert because I'm greedy and it was sizable for entire table, but those were good as well. They're the normal "churro" textured donuts & I love to make the statement because some think they're getting a cake donut or a Krispy Kreme texture. I will be back soon!

You go here for the vibe. It's great for a girls' night out or brunch. They have fun cocktails . The food's not bad, but it's not a foodie destination. Still great for a fun celebration with friends!

I love seafood and all of the seafood was amazing. I tried the snapper, oysters and shrimp sliders. Best part was the service though MINH was soooo nice. From drink recommendations to taking photos for us after dinner he is the reason I'm leaving this review. Thanks Minh!

Duchess was a great choice on a Monday afternoon. My friend and I enjoyed ourselves. We had oysters, pasta and salmon it was . Our service was good as well. I had an espresso martini after lunch that was amazing.

Everything from the food in the service was excellent. I went for a Resturant week and chose from three courses. All three courses from me donuts to the steak and fries was beyond fantastic.

We stopped in for a quick drink. First think we noticed was the guy at the hostess stand in a long sleeve old t shirt, not professional at all. We then went to get a seat at the bar. There were two people at one and, and we had to sit all the way at the other end because at least 6 place settings hadn't been cleaned up from previous patrons. The bar staff walked by it the entire time we were there and didn't bother to clean it up. I then when to the bathroom. The floors were filthy, the trash can was overflowing, and a drain on the floor had been taped over with blue painters. Back at the bar, my husband had to order three times because every time he ordered something you all were out of it. When we finally got a drink, it was a mediocre glass of wine. I looked to my right and there were kitchen staff, sitting in the dining room, eating or talking on their phone. For a bar in uptown Park, this place was very much lacking in atmosphere, professionalism, And overall cleanliness. We will not be back.

This was our second time dining at Duchess, and we were thrilled to see them participating in Houston Restaurant Week. It's a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a 3-course meal while supporting the Houston Food Bank. The parking lot was full and expected as there are surrounding restaurants and it was a Friday night. We were able to find parking though. Just keep that in mind when selecting a time/day to go. Our 7 p.m. reservation was easily made on Resy, and we were seated promptly upon arrival. Minh, our waiter for the evening, was both informative and attentive, offering excellent recommendations. Despite it being a busy Friday night with nearly every table occupied, the service was top-notch. For appetizers, we chose the Peach & Pistachio Burrata and the Shrimp Sliders--both were delightful. Our second courses, the Blackened Snapper and Lamb Chops, were equally impressive, showcasing the chef's skill in blending flavors. For dessert, we opted for the Duchess Rose and Bread Pudding. Having loved the Duchess Rose on our first visit, I was excited to see it featured on the HRW menu, and it did not disappoint. Overall, we had a wonderful experience during our second visit to Duchess. The food, staff, and ambiance were all exceptional. We can't wait to return!

Tasty and beautiful. Had a lovely time and want to go back soon! Can't say enough about it.

I'm a big fan of their salad! It's so delicious! Ate it both times I came here. It's the beets and citrus salad. Very pretty restaurant, upscale, has a dress code but nothing hard just look decent, love the interior. Cute girly spot

Everything was amazing! Our waitress was the best & I literally couldn't stop enjoying. Drinks, food, service, & ambiance were all A+.... I love it when a place is beautiful with great food.

We enjoyed a beautiful date night at Duchess. I loved the decor. We had the roasted beats (delish!), oysters, steak, potato croquettes and dulce de leche donuts. The staff was attentive and great service.