Etoile Cuisine Et Bar
French restaurant · Afton Oaks
1101-11 Uptown Park Blvd, Houston, TX 77056
Highlights
Classic French dishes like escargot, coq au vin, and sole
Classic French dishes like escargot, coq au vin, and sole
"Being in Uptown Park, you might think Étoile would be a flashy spot, especially given how many Tiffany blue Rolls Royce’s are parked outside (at least one, which is a lot). But inside, the atmosphere is more relaxed and smells like White Diamonds perfume and crisp peppercorns. People here consider a caviar appetizer to be a casual choice, the same way you might consume canned condensed soup. Besides the vibe, the food, like beautifully deboned Dover sole swimming in warm butter or tender duck floating on a whipped mound of butternut squash, makes Etoile the best French restaurant in the city." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene, julie takahashi
"A star in Houston’s French dining scene, Etoile is an essential restaurant to add to your list. Helmed by a husband-and-wife duo (chef France Philippe Verpiand and Monica Bui), the restaurant offers classic and modern dishes like wild boar ragout bolognese, an impeccable coq au vin, buttery escargots de Bourgogne, creamy lobster bisque, and fresh catches served with beurre blanc and sauteed vegetables. Dessert here is also an affair, with a standout cheese plate, a decadent apple tarte a la mode, and a warm chocolate pastilla with mango gel and coconut sorbet." - Brittany Britto Garley
"French food lovers throughout Houston flock to Étoile Cuisine et Bar in Uptown Park for dishes that would seem quite at home at a Parisian brasserie alongside whimsical cocktails by Kimberly Paul that highlight seasonal ingredients. This spring, Étoile guests can enjoy garlicky escargots de Bourgogne and luxurious fois gras au torchon accompanied by a fun and fizzy drink known as the Robe a la Française made with Zacapa No. 23 Rum, Suze, strawberries, lemon, and parsley foam, and adorned with a slice of strawberry and a bundle of parsley." - Taylor Tobin
"Tucked away in Uptown Park, this bistro, helmed by chef Philippe Verpiand, is just as romantic as one might think. Vintage chandeliers bedeck the dining room, and the rustic art and French décor make it feel like a Parisian getaway in the heart of the city. Begin with escargot and country pate before enjoying soul-warming entrees like sole amandine or coq au vin." - Brianna Griff, Brittany Britto Garley
"For those who want to celebrate earlier in the day, this Uptown Park hideaway will offer its regular menu from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve, but those looking for a night-time soiree can opt for its three-course dinner ($84 per adult, $38 per child 10 and under), which features foie gras with dried prune mousseline, venison medallions with braised cabbage and red wine pears, and a festive bûche de noël." - Brittany Britto Garley
