Fernando's

We had an absolutely wonderful dinner at Fernando’s Latin Cuisine. Everything from the food to the ambiance was spot on. We ordered the New York Strip, lamb chops, and the paella—and each dish was excellent in its own right. The New York Strip was perfectly cooked, flavorful, and tender. The lamb chops were a standout—juicy and seasoned with just the right touch of herbs. The paella was rich, hearty, and packed with fresh seafood and meats, truly a highlight of the evening. The atmosphere was warm and elegant, perfect for a relaxing dinner or special occasion. And the service? Friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming—our server made us feel right at home. Highly recommend this spot if you’re in Sugar Land or willing to make a short trip from Houston. We’ll definitely be back!

The best Paella in town. All dishes are scrumptious! The service is wonderful, and the owner is always around with a smile and full joy. My Son and I had the absolute best dinner date at Fernando’s.Love this place.

My husband and I dined at Fernando's last night for the first time, and we loved it! The food was delicious, the service was top notch, and the atmosphere was the best we've ever experienced. If you're looking for steak that is tender, juicy, and full of flavor along with a quiet and relaxing atmosphere with no loud children (or loud adults!), this is the place to be. Thank you, Fernando, for a wonderful experience!

Oh my goodness! I had the lobster bisque to start—- it was fabulous!!! The main was the lamb chops. I had ordered medium-rare and they had been cooked perfectly!! The dessert I sampled from each of our four-person party was also delicious i cannot say enough good things about- five stars!!!

The welcome my husband and I received was above the standard. The gentleman (I suspect he's the owner or sort) was AMAZING. He ushered us to our seats with jokes and laughter. The personable interactions held with us and others in the nearby tables were touching. He made us all feel welcomed. The food, especially the lamb chops, were to die for. I loved everything about Fernando's.

If I could eat here everyday, I would. The food is delicious and the service is spectacular! The atmosphere is wonderful. This is one of my favorite restaurants and I definitely recommend checking it out!

We went to the restaurant on a Wednesday night. The host and the servers were very personable and had a great sense of humor. The food was incredible. I had the combination plate which had a filet, lamb chops, and fish. All I can say, is that all three might have been the best I’ve ever had of each of those. Just incredible! Loved the atmosphere too. Dimly lit, music, very nice furnishings. Go here if you want an amazing experience.

I gave the food five stars, and for good reason. While I’ve only had the lamb chops and ceviche (both so incredible I haven’t ventured beyond them yet), everyone I’ve dined with has loved their meals too. The flavors, the presentation, the quality—it’s all top-notch. But what really makes this place special is the atmosphere. The staff is so warm and welcoming that dining here feels like a meal with family. It’s the kind of place where you can truly relax and enjoy great food without the rush and noise of a packed restaurant. If you’re like me and appreciate a quieter, more intimate setting, you’ll love it here. And if you’re celebrating a birthday, let’s just say they have a unique way of making sure you won’t be forgotten anytime soon! This is a high-quality spot with a high-end feel, and while the prices reflect that, it’s absolutely worth it. Great food, great people, and a great experience—I’d love to see more people discover this gem so it continues to thrive. Give it a try. I think you’ll love it as much as I do.

Everything was better than expected. The ambiance was great, the service was exceptional and the food was very well prepared and delicious. Will definitely return for more.

My husband and I went there to have some upscale Latin food, not sure why but when we entered there was no greeter or hostess just a mannequin. We stood there for a minute, nothing. We decided to leave but to go to the restroom first, everyone just starred at us like we were aliens. But no staff even acknowledged us, maybe our black dollars wasn't good enough... I really wish it was different

Hosted an event for 20 plus people here. Not impressed with the service , the staff, the food, the way the owner was belittling us to the 2 tables he had in the whole restaurant because we didn't call to confirm the amount of people. The owner is unresponsive to emails and calls to begin with as he is the cook, the waiter and the staff who runs the place. Not sure how this guy stays open. But I know I will never take my business back there and never recommend anyone else does either.

We love the food. The service. The simple menu which every dish is spectacular! The wine list is extensive. Please ask to meet Fernando who coons your dishes. My favorite the corvina.

For the celebration of our 23rd wedding anniversary, my wife and I decided to have an elegant dinner at Fernando's in Sugar Land, Tx. It was our 1st time there and the restaurant had a nice romantic setting, the ambiance was great, and the food was exquisite. There were at least (4) other couples having dinner at that time as well. Unfortunately, the owner Fernando spoke, fellowship, and entertained every couple in the restaurant besides my wife and me. From the beginning to the completion of our dining he never said a word to us at all. Is this the proper behavior of an owner? We're supporting his business, and he didn't have the audacity to even speak or welcome us to his establishment? What a shame. Could it be that our ethnicity (African American) was a criterion? You would think not, right? but, in my view, Silence is complicit. Therefore, we will not support nor recommend Fernando's restaurant in the future. Dr. Perry L. Riley (D. Ed. Min.)

Good food great atmosphere! One of my favorite high atmosphere places to dine I. sugar Land.

I went to the restaurant for my date night, it was fabulous! Great cocktails, a bottle of wine, appetizer / fish and lamb! Actually the lamb dish was amazing..... very smoky and tender. The ambiance is classic but heavy decor and pretty romantic. The service was fantastic too. I'll go back to the restaurant!

Went here for my husbands birthday thinking it would be a nicer dining experience. My husband got a steak which came out more rare than the requested medium rare. I got the paella which wasn't anything fantastic either. What really ruined my experience was the attending staff. We were hoping for a nice, quiet evening, but the amount of times a man, who I'm going to assume was the manager/owner, came over, made my mood sour as the night progressed. He made comments multiple times about how my husband and I weren't talking enough which got old after the 3rd, 4rd mention? Sorry we're not talking at the top of our lungs to each other in a restaurant occupied by us and other elderly group of people. During the entire dinner, it was us (27 and 30) and an elderly group, which just goes to show how not many people choose to dine here anyway. He clearly didn't read our mood and didn't understand that we didn't understand the jokes? he was making. I would have left early, had we not already ordered, but we just wanted to be left alone to eat. Definitely would not recommend if you're younger than 40....seems fit for an older crowd. But in all, I just wouldn't recommend.

What a fantastic place! We went last night for our 33rd wedding anniversary. IT has a lovely quiet ambiance. The service was spot on and welcoming. Fernando came out to talk to us. He is funny and inviting. We started with the very fresh and flavorful ceviche My wife had the Carne Asada. I could not decide on the steak, Corvina , and lamb. Fernando said, "I can make you all three!" All excellent. For dessert, we had the Tres Leches and Key lime pie. Both fantastic. Highly recommended!

What a lovely gem! We were visiting from Austin and stumbled on Fernando's. Every morsel of food was devine: starting with the complimentary plantain chips, the empanadas, the succulent lamb chops and the amazingly delicious shrimp Fernando. The chocolate flan did not disappoint and the key lime pie was the best I've ever tasted, The service was attentive and Fernando is a jewel. He amused us with his dry sense of humor. Fernando's will be on our list next time we visit. What a beautiful, romantic restaurant with class A service.

The food was excellent, for appetizers we had the empanadas, for dinner, I had the Lamb chops and my husband had the Sirloin and Corvina. Lamb was cooked to perfection also the Sirloin. We had a great service , it was the day after Valentine and there were only 5 tables. The restaurant is beautiful and they used to have live music on Saturday, but not since COVID . We had the Tres Leches but that's the only disappointment of the night, it was dry.

The food was great. We had the ceviche which tasted fresh and flavorful. Was nice with the complimentary plantain chips. I had the Corvina, the signature fish dish. It was fresh with sides of black bean / rice, plantain and a vegetable medley. The fish was soft fried with a sauce. Very tasty. My husband had the shrimp Fernando. Fried shrimp (4pc) with Angel hair pasta. Both excellent. Would have liked a vegetable. Desert, we couldn't decide between tres leches and chocolate bread pudding so he gave us a half slice of each. Both were delicious but bread pudding took the prize. Drinks were strong and not exactly made to order but had great selection is liquor and wine. Service was fantastic, servers were super tentative with everything. The waiters were funny, entertaining and helpful. There was a piano and dance floor but for a Thursday night, nothing going on. I suspect they may use this space over the weekend! Little hidden gem, I thought was a hotel or dance club... good find l! Recommend

Date Night at Fernando's! Using our #AllInForSLTX gift card! Highly recommend the Corvina "Signature Fish", white filet Ecuadorian fish dipped in egg wash finished in a lemon butter and wine sauce. Sooo yummy! I order this dish every time I visit!

Came here for my wife's birthday for the first time and we had a amazing experience. The entire staff was nice and attentive, the ambiance was great and music was good, and the food was excellent! I got the Pollo y Mar and my wife got the Paella, and both did not disappoint! I recommend to come and try this place, it is more of an upscale restaurant but definitely worth it, especially for an anniversary or nice date night. This is a diamond in the rough, a hidden gem for sure!

I came here last night for a friends birthday party and had the absolute worst experience. Our waiter continued to make sexual comments all night long, which made us very uncomfortable. We were then chastised at the end of the dinner when we wanted to split our check. We will never go back and I do not recommend this place to anybody. We should have known when we came in on a Saturday night and the restaurant was empty.

My wife and I have been going to this place for years, and they have never missed a beat! Impeccable food and service that never disappoints!

Fernandos was excellent! We chose this restaurant for our engagement dinner and it was 10 out of 10! The steak was absolutely delicious and the signature fish dish was fantastic. When we made reservations with THE Fernando! It's wonderful to support family owned restaurants especially when the food and staff go above and beyond! Highly recommend!

This is a hidden gem and amazing restaurant. We attended a birthday dinner for my sister-in-law and the food was fantastic. I had the Pollo Marsala and sampled my wife's Pollo Tropical (Pollo Tropical Achiote rubbed grilled chicken breast topped with artichokes, tomatoes and cilantro in a wine, lemon and butter cream sauce) and they were outstanding! As good as the food is, the hospitality and service is even better. They were engaging, friendly and attentive. Find your way to this place and you'll be happy you did. We'll be back whenever we are in town.

Elegant dining room,, superb service, and amazing food with lovely presentation. What else could you ask for? They always make us feel so special. Like we are part of their family. What a wonderful way to celebrate special occasions or no occasion. Don't miss out on Fernandos in Sugar Land. We will be back soon!

We don't dine at Fernando's very often, but when we do we always receive great food and service. The prices are somewhat high, but not Perry's high. For us, it's a great place for a date night and it's easy to get to. A very relaxing spot and perfect if you want a date night. This last visit was on Christmas Eve and fortunately I had made reservations. Starting off with the pandemic issues. There is hand sanitizer as you walk in. Tables are sectioned off. All employees were wearing masks and some were wearing gloves. We started off ordering salads. Both were extremely fresh and on a chilled plate. My wife ordered the lamb chops and I had the El Hefe (beef filet). Both dishes were excellent and cooked perfectly. My steak was very tender as a quality steak should be. Fernando served us and was very entertaining. He made sure our evening was going well and he went to other tables checking on them as well. My one and only complaint has nothing to do with Fernando's itself. A group of women sat at a table behind a wall and were extremely loud. We were on the opposite side of the restaurant and their laughing was loud and obnoxious. Every time a member of the party entered around the corner they would scream. There was one table next to us that had a young boy (3 or 4 years old) and he acted more civil than these adult women. Fortunately, the women got a little more quiet as they stuffed their faces. Fernando's is a great place for a date night on any day. The atmosphere is somewhat low lit and very stylish. It's usually not loud and they have soft music playing. I think my wife and I will start going to Fernando's more often and not just on special occasions.

WOW!! What a gem this place is. We brought our party of 11 - a supper club of 10 years. We've been to many restaurants in Houston and this is certainly one of the best. The empanadas are the best I've ever had, the fish and paella dishes soooo fresh. Presentation excellent! Steak was delicious! Juan was out waiter and he took excellent care of the group. The prices are very good for the quality of the food and service. We will definitely be back over the holidays.

We have been looking forward to coming here for a long time. We came for Mother's Day for my mother in law who was excited to try the paella and the corvina. She is from Ecuador. We ordered the sampler platter for 2 and we got 2 of them. It was 52 dollars total for the appetizer and we didn't even get one whole empanada. Each plate had 1 shrimp, 1/4 empanada and a tablespoon of ceviche. We could have gotten a full order of each thing and it would have only cost 40. I was embarrassed I took my in laws here, the paella was just watery rice. I lived in Spain and have had good paella. This was disappointing. Also, the entire restaurant had one waiter, one guy cleaning the tables and serving plantain chips and no hostess. Literally 4 people working the whole restaurant. The ceviche was fresh and delicious, the empanadas were delicious and the fried shrimp was also amazing, I just would like to have had 1 whole empanada. The Corvina was also delicious. Carne asada was decent. Still disappointed in service and tiny little appetizer. whole restaurant was warm as well and it was a cooler rainy day.

Great drinks great food my hubs took me here for my birthday it was romantic and great scenery. The wait staff was very attentive making sure our water glasses were never empty. Will definitely be back again

I don't see how anyone could not like this place. I grew up in this area and have always seen the building with the bday signs up front but didnt know of anyone ever dining here. The enviroment was perfect for our anniversary dinner! Intimate and cozy considering its fairly spacious. The plantain chips with avocado/cilantro cream went perfect with the peruvian beer we ordered. We had the appetizer sampler and for entree the sirloin y mar. We were full but could not get enough of the steak! My husband ordered it medium-well and it was perfection. It had crawfish meat and avocado on top and as fusioned as that sounds it was by far the best steak I've had in the area. For dessert we had cheesecake and coffee. I absolutely recommend this place to everyone!

This restaurant has been in Sugar Land for many years and we always love dining here! Fernando, the owner, is an awesome cook and has a fun and upbeat personality. He is always interacting with his customers and often provides little surprises (lagniappe). All the food is always fresh and delicious. The interior is beautiful, and there is a dance floor, as he plays music and patrons love to dance! Like I said, this place is a hidden gem - you will enjoy your meal and your experience here! During the Covid quarantine, we ordered and picked up our meal to go. Fernando added a surprise dessert that we found upon unpacking our meal once at home. He is truly passionate about food and serving others!

Tonight, April 17, 2020, Fernando prepared one of his consistently outstanding dinners for pick-up for our 27th anniversary. Despite the trying circumstances caused by Covid-19, his carne asada steaks were outstanding! So were the beef empanadas, plantain chips, and caesar salad as appetizers. For dessert, Fernando's cheesecake and flan were the perfect ending to a perfect meal. Simply outstanding. If you want to have a truly excellent dinner, go to Fernando's. You won't be disappointed. The Blefelds (loyal and devoted patrons of Fernando's for many happy years)

My husband and I and another couple dined at Fernando's last night and the food was excellent! We all had a wonderful time and felt very safe. Give it a try!

I bought a groupon for this place and was not disappointed. I spent $80 on a four course dinner for four which would have been ~$220. The grouping was $99 but I used a 20% off local deals code that brought it down to about $80. I had been craving a good piece of lamb and saw this groupon. I decided to treat myself and 3 others and figured $20 per person was not bad for a fancy dinner. Keep in mind that tip and tax is ON THE TOTAL AMOUNT, not the groupon amount so you tip/tax on $220, this was a big complaint with the groupon but it clearly states it on the info details. Also, you MUST make a reservation ahead of time, they are closed Mondays and you must use the entire voucher in one visit, I say this in case anyone out there wants to use a groupon, Fernando's usually has groupons available. As far as the food goes, I loved the food there! I shared ceviche with my fiancé, had a caesar salad and ordered the lamb for my main course. My fiancé had a steak with a craw fish and avocado salad on top which was delicious! We shared a chocolate mouse cake for dessert which was delicious too. I was happy with the quality of the food, especially the cuts of meat which were as tender as could be! The service was pretty good too. They seemed to have half the restaurant open and only a hand full of severs but we got all of our food in a timely fashion. The server greeted us nicely and made a few jokes here and there which is always nice. Overall, it was a great experience with tasty food but be ready to pay a pretty penny if you are going without a groupon. The meal would have been $270 without the groupon and cost ~$100 with it. It was a nice treat though. TL/DR: Food was great, especially the lamb. Service was great but you have to call in advance to make sure they have seating. The food is expensive so save your coins or choose a different restaurant unless you have a groupon or want to drop 3 Benjamin's on a dinner for 4.

The best steak in Sugar Land! I've eaten here many times and always had a GREAT experience. Check it out if your hungry and want a GREAT steak!

I was planning an event for 15 people and the owner was rude since the beginning at first I thought it was because he was busy but I went and talked to him another 2 times for the planning, and it was the same thing. When I sent an email to reserve the tables this guy took like a week to respond and when he did he told me to sign the proposal and send it back to him and I did it, again he took along time to reply so I called the restaurant and I asked to talk to fernando a guy named Carlos said that the owner wasn't there yet so I talked to him and he was extremely rude! That same day I called like at 6 pm I talked to the OWNER Fernando and told him that I sent him the signed proposal, he said that he didn't check his email, so I asked if a could go to the restaurant like in 30 min to pay the deposit and he said yes and asked me to take the proposal along with me so I did it and when I got to the restaurant he didn't even came out to talked to me. He sent he's waiter to tell me that he was going to be too busy for the day I was trying to reserve and I was mad because why wouldn't you tell me that on the phone when I called you 30 min earlier!! such a waste of my time and gas!! They're so unprofessional. I'm sorry to said this but They think they are the big shit!

As another reviewer said, this place is very strange. We came for a birthday dinner and there was maybe 4 other tables eating when we showed up. Seemed to only be 1 waiter and 1 "busgirl". It took a long time to get menus and even longer to receive drinks (or even order drinks). The prices were a lot higher than we expected. But the food was really good! My husband ordered the steak and I had chicken masala. Everything was delicious. By the time dinner was over, our party was the only ones left in the restaurant (it was maybe 9:30 on a Friday night). They did turn off the lights, turn on the disco ball and started some dance music. I could see this place being a fun late-night spot, but there was no one there.

First time eating here. Always drove by, but didn't give much attention to it until tonight. Food was great, well seasoned and delicious. Service was impeccable. We will be back soon.

Food was great. Fernando was super. Loved the fish from Peru. The filet was exceptional, says my colleague...loved the key lime pie and fruity tequilla shots.

Service takes too long . Not enough seafood selections. They make you wait in bar area to order drinks when you come to dinner with a group even if you don't want drinks. Kind of a rip off .

We went here for our anniversary dinner. Loved the ambiance- dim lighting, table cloths, candles, frank sinatra music, quiet where we could hear one another easily. Food was delicious. They offered us plantain chips and sauce as we started. We ordered the el jefe (steak, potatoes, asparagus), the chicken Marsala, and the custard and chocolate cake and were not disappointed. The service was wonderful. The only disappointment I had was the lack of dancing I had expected. They said they usually do but had a tv out as something special for the Astros World Series game. Prices ranged from $17-$38 an entree. I would definitely go here again. My husband wished it was more lively but I liked it. There were not many people there for a Saturday night.

Quiet place with excellent food. Not your ordinary steak place! Service by the owner makes for a fun experience.

We went here for a birthday dinner - we were situated in the private room. They couldn't have been more accommodating for our baby and when we had to depart early due to said baby being cranky our food was wrapped up quicker than I thought possible! I can't wait to go back and actually eat there this next time! Cheers Fernando - it's so nice to see the owner actually working at his own restaurant! The fact that you're so lovely makes it even more fun!

Great food. Great service. Great drinks. Convenient location. Simple menu with good deserts. Fernando himself helps serve you and interacts with guests. I felt right at home.

We went there because of a good Groupon bargain and because we always passed it on the fly and thought it might be a good place to try. It was a ghost town 6:00 on Monday and we began to have our doubts, but soldiered on and went on inside. The decor was beautiful and the service was exemplary. However, the best part was the Paella! I USED to be quite proud of my Paella, having perfected a recipe over the years, however now I can see I was not even close to being on the right track. My husband and I shamelessly ate every....single....grain of that rice and wished for more. We are going back, and we are ordering the paella again except this time, we're getting TWO orders so we don't have to share.

11 of us had a great time! The food were delicious and exquisite. It was on a Saturday and Fernando's only accept reservation only no walk-in. Only 4 tables and I don't know why they not get more customers. But the quality of the food is the best!

Very strange place....went there on a Groupon as most reviewers...and I have a blended experience from everyone else's. First of all, it is a strange building in the middle of 'nowhere'. We were kindly greeted and sat immediately with a wine menu. Then the weirdness....didn't get actual menus for another 10 minutes. They really only had 1 waiter, and like 3 busboys. Then, the music that went from Michael Jackson, to Frank Sinatra to Big Band...just all over the place. The other strange thing...the food was actually really good! The ceviche was good and fresh, and the steak empanadas were good too. Steak was done well (not well-done as I've heard in other reviews). The egg-soaked fish had great flavor. The veggies were very fresh on the side. Around 10pm, they started playing some Latin music, and we thought they were turning into a nightclub. Nope. Just putting on cleaning music for the staff I guess. Food: 5 Drinks: 4 (wine was reasonably priced) Atmosphere: 3 (just too weird, nice enough LOOKING) Service: 3 (very nice, just slow) Price: 5 on the Groupon, otherwise 3. Not sure I would spend the money on this place if it weren't for the Groupon, so make sure you get that to start. Doubt I'll be back because of the location...but 'stranger' things have happened.

I wasn't impressed with Fernando's. The food was reasonably good, and the place has the look of an upscale restaurant, and prices to match, but it doesn't act upscale. We arrived at a mostly empty restaurant, and while the place itself is actually quite large, they had everyone seated in one tiny corner, making for an unnecessarily loud atmosphere. The chips and avocado sauce were delicious! Other portions were rather small. The roasted potatoes were far too sugary. The rest was certainly passable. The real problem was with the service. It was just too slow. The waiters didn't really make eye contact. Separate waiters for drink orders, appetizer order, meal, desserts, which was odd. They behaved a bit too casual and inattentive for the restaurant type. We had to ask for a spoon for our soup, had to ask for the dessert menu, we sat 10 minutes after our table was cleared before they brought the check, etc. They need to made adjustments to their food prep, and retrain their staff...or just cut prices by about 30%.

Visited Fernando's for the first time last night, and will definitely be back. Servers were super attentive and friendly, and food was delicious! We had a party of four and ordered beef, chicken, lamb and fish. All of the dishes were perfectly cooked and very flavorful. I especially enjoyed the Corvina because it was unique: lightly battered and delicate. Definitely one of Sugar Land's hidden gems.

Just left Fernando's and had an amazing experience. It is a Tuesday, so it was not too crowded, but that worked to our favor. The waitstaff was very attentive and Fernando came to our table to visit shortly and make sure we were happy. Drinks were on point, plantains and salads were very tasty. The real deal was the Filet y Mar. Unbelievably tender piece of meat with a crispy char and the meat melted in my mouth. Came on business tonight with work friends and will be bringing my family by soon!

I've been here 3 times and every thing i've ever gotten was delicious. This evening I ordered the 6 oz carne asada, medium. My hubby and I shared the appetizer trio. He ordered the camarones. First we got plantain chips with an avocado-cream sauce. Very good but a few of the chips weren't as crispy as the others. Next the appetizer- ceviche, shrimp, and steak empanada. The shrimp was in this buttery sauce- very rich and VERY tasty. My steak was very tender and came with a side of asparagus, rice, and plantain. My hubby's shrimp was cooked nicely and was in a tasty buttery sauce. The only down side to this place is the NEED TO HIRE A HOSTESS/HOST, or at least train the wait staff to communicate properly to people who enter. I've read this on other reviews and I don't know why they don't just suck it up and hire one, since the food and service is rather good, this is only one issue that could easily be fixed by hiring someone during their busiest hours and pay the person minimum wage... should be worth it, yes? Tonight we came in and waited for a few minutes before anyone acknowledged us and a waitress (or food runner) said "hi" to us and then walked off... and it was kind of awkward, a few minutes later she walked by again and I said, "can we be seated" and she said "yes I'm preparing your table." Why didn't she just tell us that in the first place other than the awkward "hi" without anything else while we stand there wondering what's going on? Anyway, hope they get a host/hostess soon.

If you like bad service... If you like only one server for the entire restaurant... Wait for you menu to given after 10 mins of sitting down.. 40 mins of waiting for you entree.. Order a steak medium rare and come outs well done.. Wait for your check for 15 mins.. This is the place to be..enjoy!

When serving hundreds of meals a day, even the nicest places are likely to have a sick patron at some point. I'd like to think some money shelled out for a nice meal and dining experience also goes to train/retain staff who is responsive to the needs of patrons and, at times, concerned about their health. My wife called to speak with a manager because I suspected my food poisoning came from eating here and our doctor told her to call and check if any dishes were prepared with canned or jarred foods to rule out botulism. (rare, deadly, scary) I was really sick so the rest of the review is her experience of the situation: The manager was adamant that nobody got sick from their food, everything except the artichokes are made fresh, and to see a doctor because they would be able to tell us exactly what made him sick- and whatever it was, it didn't come from his restaurant. The manager failed to understand that doctors confirm food poisoning by testing for bacteria and it is difficult to determine the specific offending ingredient after his body rejected & eliminated everything in his system. Instead, the manager offered other possible causes of sickness, then told me (again) to see our doctor because doctors call the health dept if it was food poisoning. Again, I told him I was calling because our doctor wanted to know about the ingredients and the manager started to argue that nobody else had gotten sick. The manager said he had spoken with the health dept earlier in the day and he "heard all about food poisoning from them." (His words to me!) I was not unpleasant or accusing. I did not make ridiculous threats to call the health dept. I was not looking for money back. I was simply concerned about the health of my (usually healthy) husband. Add to that, now appalled by the manager's lack of concern and customer service. A responsive tone or statement of sympathy would have made this situation reasonable. Side-Note: We found it odd the manager said anything about the health dept, so we asked our doctor to clarify. Our doc's response, "If we cannot determine the source of bacteria, we have nothing to report to the health dept. about a specific restaurant. We do try to identify the source of the bacteria and report that in case it is a wide-spread incident."

I stopped in for a cocktail during rush hour and didn't eat, but I did have some observations about the location. It's nicely decorated - it's a white table cloth kind of place - and had some decent decor and atmosphere. The thing that stood out was how dead they were. Given it was a Thursday evening, and that's not exactly prime night for dining out, but most other places in Sugar Land would have a lot more people than I saw. When I left at about 7:30 the dining area and parking lot were mostly empty. There were very few servers - like two maybe - which made me feel that they didn't expect to have much business.

Excellent food at a not as excellent price. Fernando's sports a quiet, intimate ambiance with attentive and friendly servers. Be prepared to drop a chunk of change here, but Fernando's is a great place to celebrate achievements and special occasions. The two occasions I have been here have been pleasant experiences, but other reviews aren't as favorable. Do with this what you will I suppose...