Genesis Catering

Fantastic restaurant with amazing food and really gracious welcoming hosts, the owner Jason dropped by and introduced himself and he’s a gem. Seriously one of the top 3 restaurants I’ve been to in the last decade. It’s hard to find food this good nowadays no matter the price point, but especially kosher certified. Many charge a lot but the quality is lacking. Not this place. You’ll get what you pay for here. We tried 7 different dishes and each one was fantastic. This is my new go to restaurant in the Houston area.

We loved the place. First of all the ambience is warm and cozy. Then the service is above excellent. The waiters are helpful, present but not annoying. The food was delicious, big portions and prices are pretty reasonable for the upscale level of the restaurant. Highly recommended!

Genesis is the best restaurant I’ve ever been to!! And I live in New York. I dream about their steak every time until I have it and then I’m in a food coma when I walk out. It’s the highlight of my visits to Houston. Best food, best experience. Highly recommend!

Best kosher restaurant in Houston! The food is excellent and reasonably priced. The burgers and steaks are great, but my personal favorite is the Benjamin, the buffalo fried chicken sandwich.

The service was absolutely insane. Ive never received better service at a restaurant before. They were all so knowledgeable and kind. They were minutes from closing and happily made me an order to go. I was really,really impressed. The food was fresh and outstanding. If your ever in Houston, this is a must try! I got the Poke,Ceviche,burger and short rib tacos :)🍔🌯

One of the best places around. The food quality reflects the price tag, yet it is worth it. Their sushi is exceptional; I would recommend giving it a try. They have a great wine selection to pair with meat or fish. Make sure to check it out.

The food is amazing, the price is worth it for the top tier food they serve. The customer service is amazing the employees are welcoming and very polite. Genesis Steakhouse and Wine bar is a great kosher restaurant option for Jews in Houston

Thought this was a very strange concept. Sushi and kosher?!? To my surprise, everything we ordered was AMAZING! Must try their Kobe beef hamburger,... $30 and worth every dime!! I didn't order sushi though. I would definitely recommend!

Unique Outstanding kosher meat restaurant Top quality sourced and deliciously prepared

Th Best food in town grille plates burgers everything i really recommend this place we are open

Wow, so we had lived in Meyerland for years and we never been to this place. They serve variety of food and all we had tonight was great! The service was pretty nice although sometimes we waked a bit longer for check the drink status and for check. Overall we like it. We will definitely come back for dinner again!

Our son told us we needed to try Genesis, glad we did. My wife enjoyed the matza ball soup. I liked it too. I loved the chicken fried steak, she helped me make it disappear. We'll be back for more goodies. Remember they open at 12 noon, not 11 am.

Came back, ordered the Bruce, and it was great again. The matzah ball soup was surprisingly good too. Pretty quiet at the restaurant, surprised they haven't been "discovered" for their great, reasonably priced steakhouse burgers. Good service too. The pepper steak was meh but had low expectations. Easy 5 stars.

I was in Houston with our US team for three days. I am the only Jewish person in the group of 10. The group loved the food, service, and atmosphere. I came back the next night with our CEO, who is not Jewish, and we had the best lamb chops and ribs. They were the best tasting I have ever had, and I have eaten at the best restaurants in NY City. I live in Brooklyn and have had all the best steaks in NY. The owner recommended the lamb and ribs, and he knows what he is talking about. I told my wife we might have to visit friends in Houston so I could take her to Genesis.

My husband is Jewish and has been wanting to dine here since I told him about it. We decided to come in for his birthday, and we were blown away. The cocktails are amazing, the staff is extremely attentive, and the food was incredible. I ordered Leah's Back and the Dijon salmon. My husband opted for an old fashioned and the coq au vin. Both of our dishes were fresh, hot, and flavorful. We honestly could have split my entree and added a side. They have LOTS of gluten-free options for those with sensitivities or celiac. Out of caution, I took two Glutenease but didn't have any negative side effects from possible cross-contamination. We will absolutely be back in the near future.

I've only tried the home delivery, but very good. The burgers are out of this world tasty.

This place exceeded my expectations for the food. We came hungry and ready to eat and every bite was ate and worth it. They constantly came up to check on us, service was top notch.

The food is delicious! I wanted a Shabbat dinner after a hospitalization. Sara took my information and made suggestions which were perfect! It was a pleasure working with her.

Amazing kosher food, the best in Houston. They also do catering. Catered delicious kabobs, middle eastern salads, and variety of side plates for my grandson's first birthday. Very generous portions and soft and delicious beef dishes.

We went here for lunch on a whim. I was very surprised because from the front you would never guess the delicious surprises waiting on the other side of the door. The food was beyond delicious, the place was very clean and the staff was so nice and helpful. Just loved it. We will be going here again. I would highly recommend this to everyone. Added bonus - food is Kosher.

I've been to Genesis twice now: once for lunch and once for dinner. For dinner I had the pecan-smoked beef rib. And let me tell you, it was amazing! The meat fell right off the bone and had an amazing bark that was incredibly flavorful. It didn't stand a chance. It's a large portion, so come hungry I also had a few selections from their sushi menu that were great. (I hear they have a roll that they set on fire, haven't tried it though.) But, how cool is that? They also have a beautiful bar, where the martinis were top-notch They also have an extensive wine selection. When I returned to Genesis for lunch, I opted to have the stuffed avocado, an appetizer, for my meal. I have a list of stuffed avocados that are my favorites around town, and this one shot to the top of the list. It's served open-faced loaded with chicken, onions, peppers and this unbelievable white-wine crema. Guys, it was a dream. Then, I find out it's dairy-free, which I never would've guessed because the flavor is so rich. Try it. Trust me. Overall, I love this little hidden gem. It's in a strip center, and when you walk in, you're greeted with beautiful decor and a romantic atmosphere. The food is fresh, delicious and of great quality. The staff is super friendly and personable, as well. One of my faves, for sure.

Great restaurant! If you're looking for a well-cooked, yummy steak, come here! Wonderful place with a calm environment.

I made a reservation on May 11th for a Birthday Dinner for 25 people. I stopped in to see the location and make sure they could accommodate mine and my guest needs. The restaurant was smaller than it looks in the pictures they have posted. On the day of my event I get 3 phone calls throughout the day to confirm because they were have multiple parties at the same time. They asked if it was a birthday dinner so they could alert the staff. I arrive at the location at the time of my event with my entire party and they tell me I am not allowed to bring my cake in. It was really upsetting as I had multiple conversations with them about it being for a birthday party and was never told that I couldn't bring in outside food. They have a small sign posted but not super visible at all. I ended up leaving going to a different restaurant that could accommodate my needs. So learn from me, if you are having a birthday party there don't bring a cake.

Perfection. That's all I need to say. Sarah and her staff made my birthday very special.

I had a Japanese group.They really wanted to eat Texas-steak.It seemed that this was the only steak house which I could reserve the tables. I checked the website.It didn't say anything about the prices.This is my only complaint to this restaurant.It looked like a high end.I lived in the same area.It was supposed to be a cheap area.I was wondering why it was high? I arrived.It was clean and cozy.I still don't understand why there is a sushi bar.????Most Japanese were not interested in Texas sushi at all. The prices were so high.But the taste of the foods were good. We liked the foods.We especially liked steaks.The servers were nice.Basically. I liked it.My guests also liked the foods. I saw many people with kippah (Jewish cap).I am guessing that this is a popular restaurant of rich people around Bellaire.That's why the prices are so high,although there are a lot of cheap fast food restaurants around the area. Again, it is very expensive restaurant.I may not return here due to the prices.Sadly, this was my once-in-a-lifetime experience.I am a poor immigrant and cheap fast food guy near Bellaire.LOL. But if you enjoy some high end atmosphere in the Bellaire area, please try!

So GOOOOOD We took schwarma and corean beef in appetizers SO GOOOOD after the 12 beef no comment Lava cake so amazing And the service impeccable I absolutely recommend if you pass in Houston The price is affordable Don't wait go to the nice place

***Review is for happy hour! We came here for an event. I've heard much about this restaurant, as it is the first kosher steak house hat I know of in Houston. I didn't know what to expect what so ever. It is located across from The Bellaire Triangle on the edge of Bellaire in a new strip center. The interior was just gorgeous! There is a beautiful, colorful wall located in the back which would be be great for photo ops! I found it interesting that another Houston restaurant (Peli Peli) has the SAME EXACT wall at! But let it be noted that Genesis opened long before Peli Peli...interesting. There is a separate event room if you would like to hold an event. Anyway, I didn't expect it to be so beautiful! Great to take a date! There is a bar area and separate dining areas. We sat at the bar. I had a very nice glass of sauvignon blanc. They have several drinks listed at happy hour prices. We ordered a stack of onion rings and short rib tacos. Both on the happy hour menu. The onion rings were delicious. The short ribs not so much! I don't recommend ordering! Extremely, extremely dry with zero flavor! It did come with a side of guacamole which was good. Bartender was very nice and food was brought out quickly. No complaints on service. Just don't get the short rib tacos ;)

This place is incredible. I'm shocked at how goos the Adam steak was. The ceviche was also spectacular. This is a must visit. If you order desert make sure you tell them do not put chocolate syrup directly on the dessert. It ruined my bread pudding. Put it in the side and add it to taste.

I ordered the Pecan smoked beef rib, fries and spaghetti and meatballs for my daughter. It was absolutely DELICIOUS! Service was superb and the rib literally melted in my mouth!!

My friend had a birthday dinner here. We opted for the HRW menu. For a steakhouse, I'm really surprised that they didn't offer a steak option on the menu (hence the $35 dinner instead of $45). I was actually a little disappointed about that. First course: beef empanadas. They were good, but not spectacular. Nothing really stood out to me flavor wise. Second course: Jamaican jerk white fish. It was good but a little spicy because of the seasoning. Luckily our server kept our water glasses filled.The pineapple salsa on top was good and I wish there would have been more of it on the fish. Third course: bourbon bread pudding. It was good, but the texture of it was different. I neither loved it nor hated it. They brought out a birthday cake for my friend which was sweet. The table next to us joined in on singing Happy Birthday. :) Drink: Leah is Back. This drink was very delicious! Vodka, mint, strawberries, and sugar. The service was really good. I enjoyed our waiter. My only complaint was that an older couple sitting near us kept starring at us (I guess we looked like we didn't belong in the place). Pretty rude but they eventually left. We just ignored them and didn't let it ruin our dinner.

The steak wasn't the best but a really nice waiter! The food wasn't great and what was a well anticipated night turned disastrous

First timer. My boss recommended. I ordered the red snapper. It was sooo good! Well seasoned and the taste was phenomenal! Red Snapper cooked just right. My food was a to-go order. My 19 year old son loved it as well.... I moved from the counter to my table.... Just to get away!

Genesis Steakhouse & Wine Bar, the first Kosher steakhouse in Houston, is located in West Houston on Bissonnet St. just outside the 610 West Loop. Because the restaurant is Kosher, only animals deemed "Clean and Fit" are used in preparing their meat dishes. No doubt, this is why the meat is of such high quality. I had driven by the Genesis Steakhouse & Wine Bar many times and had always wanted to stop in and check the place out. Well, after a number of people told me how good the food was there, I decided to grab a couple of friends and give it a try. Ohhhhh, I'm so glad I did! When you walk in, you completely understand that you are about to enjoy a fine dining experience. They have really outdone themselves with the chic and trendy décor. I noticed a couple of rooms that would be perfect for large groups. If the food is as delightful to the palate as this gorgeous restaurant is to the eye, then we have ourselves a home run! A brightly decorated tree stands tall in the middle of the very large dining room. The tree, along with the lights hanging down from the ceiling, provides a wonderful outdoor feel - like dining under the stars. Our visit was in the early evening so it wasn't dark outside - but I can only imagine what this place must look like at night! Genesis Steakhouse & Wine Bar offers a full bar and many wonderful wine options - as you can probably guess from its name. We stuck with craft beer in celebration of Craft Beer Friday...Karbach Rodeo Clown Double IPAs were on our agenda. Well, we decided to start the night off right with a few apps. We ordered the Beer Batter Onion Tower, the Stuffed Avocado, the In-House Smoked Salmon and the Smoked Short Rib Tacos to give us a general idea of what Genesis had to offer. The Beer Batter Onion Tower was very good. Crisp and tasty onion rings lightly battered, deep-fried and piled high on the plate. A great start, but there was more to come! The Stuffed Avocado was wonderful - a perfectly ripe avocado half stuffed with Cajun Chicken, peppers, onions and drizzled with White Wine Sauce. Absolutely unbelievable, it was so good! I'm a big fan of smoked salmon, so I had to try the In-House Smoked Salmon. This delicious dish consists of a Garlic Crostini topped with smoked salmon, hard-boiled egg, red onions, and a trickle of Chef's Dressing. This dish was absolutely phenomenal - you must try it! For our final entrée, we savored the Smoked Short Rib Tacos: tasty shredded prime beef tacos served with Guacamole and a flavorful Soy Dressing. This dish was nothing short of excellent - out-of-this-world good! And those were just the apps! I couldn't wait to dig into the entrées! If they turned out to be as good as the apps, I was gonna have a hard time walking out of here! Now for the entrées! First, we sampled the The Bruce, a half-pound burger topped with crispy pastrami, a fried egg and onion strings and served with lettuce, tomato and a pickle. It also comes with a side of Onion Rings. This massive mountain of meat was incredible. Soooo good! Lately I've become a huge fan of Chilean Sea Bass, and the fish here at Genesis Steakhouse & Wine Bar did not disappoint! The sea bass is breaded with your choice of a Pecan, Pistachio, or Almond Crust, then grilled and served on a bed of sautéed spinach. I had the almond crust and it was amazing! The fish and the spinach meshed perfectly together. Definitely a winner! We also tried the Lamb Chops with Rosemary Reduction & Grilled Asparagus. The lamb chops were amazing - tender, melt-in-your-mouth goodness. They were drizzled with Rosemary Reduction which added just the right zing. The asparagus was divine - young, tender shoots grilled to perfection. I was very impressed with the Cowboy, a 24-oz. Prime Black Angus Bone-in Rib-eye. It was prepared medium rare, just the way I like it and the fork-smashed potatoes, dinner rolls and pesto served with it were packed with flavor. I love steaks and this one put a huge smile on my face! But the Herbed Marinated 14 oz. Veal Chop with Demi-Glace had to be my favorite dish of the night. The meat was so tender it just fell off the bone, the fork-smashed potatoes were the perfect accompaniment and the demi-glace was indescribably flavorful. There's no doubt, this is a dish that will keep me coming back again and again! Well, what can I say? We really enjoyed ourselves here at Genesis Steakhouse & Wine Bar. This is the perfect place to take your better half for a date night, meet up with friends for cocktails or enjoy an evening with a large group for a holiday party or private event. Needless to say, I will be back soon. I can hear the Veal Chop calling my name already!

Very friendly staff from the host to the servers. They truly care about the eating experience you'll have. I come here about once a month and trying different dishes every time.

I came here with my family for an early birthday celebration on a Tuesday night. We came early to do small plates and enjoy the happy hour at the bar. No one else was there, it was early. The whole staff catered to us. Everyone enjoyed their drinks and the various appetizers we ordered. The tuna was good, and the deviled eggs were really good! When we all were seated we were near the beautiful tree! At this point a few more families were sat. Our waiter was fantastic!!! Most of us ordered steak, which is honestly some of the best kosher steak I've had. My mother did a fish dish that was really incredible. The desserts followed, we had tiramisu box, and the lava cake. My personal favorite was the lave cake!!

Came here for my birthday and was not disappointed. The decor is kind of groovy- a lot of neon and a big tree right in the middle. Our server (Eric?) was super attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. My husband and I split the 24 oz. In House 42 Day Dry Aged Wagyu Ribeye. It was perfect. We always get Rare Plus and usually our steak is a little over done but this was perfect. For desert we were surprised with a birthday vanilla ice cream and chocolate molten cake type thing that was delicious (and I don't usually like chocolate). This place is an all around hidden gem.

This is a very beautiful restaurant . The Brooklyn steak was delicious and everyone loved the burgers.The service is very good . We will come back soon.

We came from out of town and are just loving this place. Great food. Great service. Good looking place. I really hope you have a chance to come here with your family they will love it as much as I do. Looking forward to coming back here next time I end up in Houston.

Food Service Ambiance = Awesome This restaurant is a great gem located in the heart of Bellaire, it differently brings a new, fresh face to the area. I love the decor of the place! Now on to what you all really want to know. FOOD For a starter I had the House Salad and the Filet with spinach. My friend had the duck. Although my Filet was cooked a little more well done than I would have like, it was still pretty juicy. My friend enjoyed his duck. Ambience The decor is chic and trendy, it gives the vibe of a young, vibrant and energetic. It's great for a date night, girls night out or a group of people. Either way you are sure to have a great time! Service In one word the service was "GREAT" I cannot wait to try there weekend brunch!

WOW! What a horrible dinner. Atmosphere: Dull, dull, dull. I got reservations for Valentines and we were the early crowd to have booked a table. Everybody was herded into the banquet room. What a dull and boring room retro to european feel, whilst the main room was hip, modern and lively. Eventually my irritation got to the point I eventually requested to be moved to the main room, which they did a good job of changing on the fly. Service: Strategically Bad. What I mean by that is they don't offer up insightful information on their food to help you make the best option. They don't tell you the grass fed steaks has a different taste and texture to standard filet's. Hello, isn't that your job! They don't tell you if you want to add mushroom sauce. They don't ask you if you want bread, but were told you have to ask. What the ....! How do we know to even ask. I asked for my dish medium rare, but was brought a medium well. The waiter takes it away then brings it back and says its medium rare. After I had to explain several points why this dish was not medium rare he agreed to take it away a second time and refire a new one. Really!! Dessert I asked for a chocolate lava cake and was brought a chocolate truffle, which is totally different, because they said they were out of the lava. Again, what the....we were the earliest crowd and how could they be out, unless they didnt even prepare. I took a few bites, definitely, not the same and politely told them bring our bill and we're ready to leave. In summary, what I recognized about this place is from my experience is they seem to take short cuts about volunteering or providing additional information or food accoutrements. Sorry, but there are way to many options in Houston that provide better

We've been here twice so far. We tried two different kind of steaks, with today's selection being the Adam, which is a huge cut of ribeye that we shared. We asked for it to be cooked to medium, and that was what we got. Very tasty. I've had the sea bass the previous time and it was very very good. We've tried the mushrooms (delish), cauliflower (good, though a bit bland), mashed potatoes (great), steamed broccoli (very good), Israeli salad (my favorite). I tired the tuna sushi appetizer and it was fresh, but I would have liked some sauce to dip it in. We asked the waiter to recommend a wine, and he recommended the appropriate varietal each time, and not just the most expensive option. Service has been attentive at the table and at the bar. I was surprised how many people were dining here on a Sunday evening - I heard it tends to be very quiet, but it was about half full, and lively. So I guess it's doing OK. Prices are noticeably higher, but this is a Kosher restaurant, so the meats start off being more expensive. Expect no dairy, because meat is prepared here and mixing of dairy with it would make this unkosher. Ditto for non-fish seafood (no shrimp, crab, shellfish). We expect to be back yet again.

High class restaurant. Excellent food: soup, steak and drinks. Outstanding service. Pricey.

As I sit here trying to floss the two bites of ribeye I had out of my teeth, because the $55 steak was chewy as could be, I wonder what the heck just happened. Do not waist your time nor your money, thankfully we only waisted our time. Unfortunately it was my husband's Father's Day dinner. The pictures on their website were professionally done to hide and perpetuate a lie. The lie is that this place is classy and of high end cuisine, soooo not the case. Dingy carpet, weird outdated dividers, and just a general feeling of cheap is the ambiance you get for $24 burgers, $55+ steaks, and $20 spaghetti. I don't understand the good reviews, other than EVERYONE knew each other, which added to the awkwardness is the only way I can put it. We started with waters, lemonade, and tea, the tea was old tasting and we put it to the side and no one seemed to notice. Then the appetizers, spinach artichoke dip and fried asparagus, the dip was good and asparagus was alright, wayyyy over breaded though. The breading on the asparagus and the onion rings my daughter ordered were so heavy in batter, it's supposed to be light fluffy and crisp. The burgers were dry, bland, and the buns burnt tasting. The spaghetti, the noodles were over cooked soft, the sauce was watery and sad. The ribeye with mashed potatoes, chewy and lackluster. The mashed potatoes were not made that day I don't care what they say, they were cold and I mean refrigerator cold and hard. What an example of mediocrity. We also had a polite but odd waiter, who kept reaching from behind me over the back of the circular booth. He kept scaring me unintentionally, because I would have no clue he was behind me then all of a sudden there was an arm reaching for my glass. When we were presented with the check after my comments to the waiter about what a horrible meal it had been my husband and I were a bit irritated because we were expecting the manager. Instead we got a $175 bill, for what? Every plate was taken back with a few bites taken, and no offer to remake anything! Well, we asked for the manager at this point and after nearly ten minutes he came out and stated, the chef has sent out the same meals all day with no complaints. No apology or offer to remake the meal. At this point I was ready to pay and just go and call it a loss, but when we WEREN'T offered an apology just an excuse I got a little defensive. He just to get rid of us I'm sure, said he would take care of the meal. We left, and will NEVER be back, absolutely no second chances for this place. It was literally the worst meal I have ever had, or should I say tried to have. All in all, I'm very disappointed that there was no apology, free or not it was our intention to go have a nice dinner for Father's Day and have food we enjoy and pay for. I was near tears after we got in the car, because all my husband wanted was a steak. Next time we will go to a tried and true, Perry's or Killen's. We actually went to have a bite at Common Bond on our way home because we were hungry.

First time trying kosher food, its tasty! The atmosphere was nice and quiet. The crab cake was delicious! "Kosher" - a Definition "Kosher" is a Hebrew word that literally means "fit" or "proper." When used in relation to food products, "kosher" means that the item in question meets the dietary requirements of Jewish law.

I'm from NYC and needed to find a kosher spot to eat. Chicken sausage soup was phenomenal and the burger with egg was decadent and extremely full of flavor. Highly recommended

Writing this as I sit here. It's a cute concept and I love the fact that it's local, sustainable, and kosher... But I just ordered the worst steak I've ever had. It was reminiscent of something they'd serve at a hospital cafeteria. This place will have to step up its game, or get more gimmicky, lest it go out of business.

Apparently, someone connected to Gensis actively works to get negative reviews removed because my previous review was removed; I was told it did "not meet Yelp content guidelines because it did not provide enough details". Well, Mr. Yelp Censorer (who I'm guessing is the owner), I will give you more details. But, first, my original comment: "Food sucked. Over priced. Service: highly mediocre.". Here are more details. The food REALLY sucked. It was VERY over priced. And, the service was worse than McDonalds. Let me elaborate. I ordered a chicken dish. Usually a safe bet, right? I got it and it was the grossest thing I'd ever put into my mouth. It was coated in some kind of candied fruit tasting paste that stuck to your mouth and made you gag. I nearly vomited. I had to return the dish to the kitchen in exchange for something else. As for price, the disgusting chicken dish was $35 which, by the way, was one of the cheapest items on the menu (besides the burgers). Most of their entrees do not come with sides. They force you to purchase the sides ala carte, at a cost of $5 per side (yes, $5 for a side of green beens, etc.). Their steaks are outrageous: the average price per steak was like $65 (with NO sides!). Some people will make the argument that this is a Kosher restaurant and therefore will be more expensive (for meat). But, that isn't a fair argument for why the side salad was $15. Or, why steaks didn't come with any sides as they do at every other steak restaurant. Service was about as bad as it gets. It took about 10 minutes to get our drinks in the first place and then the waiter never came back to refill our glasses. The food took somewhere around 15 minutes to come out, which is at least 5 minutes longer than it should have especially since the restaurant was not busy. When I exchanged my food because it was so bad, it took nearly 20 minutes to get my new dish. I didn't end up eating it at the restaurant. After the waiter dropped off our check (prematurely, of course), he returned 3 times to see if we had slid our credit card in to the book. Oh, and he had completely botched splitting our checks. He also made a big deal about not having charged me for the chicken dish that I returned to the kitchen while dropping my check off: pure posturing.

The ribeye was not bad nor was the asparagus but the Brussel sprouts were totally inedible they were burnt and bitter due to burning and no salt at all. Very disappointing

The best lamb chops I've ever had. Not a fan of the beef capacios. Service was outstanding and atmosphere was great!

Is it because this is a steakhouse or is it always this overpriced? The avocado roll alone was $6 and the salmon 2 very small pieces were $9 honestly for something that smelled bad and didn't even look fresh very disappointed. I paid 33.56 for something that looked and tasted like it came from Kroger. My son got a California (hand roll because we didn't want to spend the extra $5 for a regular roll) for $9. I couldn't even believe the bag when I opened it to this. $33 for less than Kroger quality sushi. No thanks and never again. Unless you have money to throw in the trash I'd avoid this place.

We went here for the Valentine's Day menu a few years ago, and had one of the best meals ever! We still dream about that mango sorbet. Please let me know when you bring that sorbet back! I keep checking the menu online and don't see it on there. Really I just want ALL THE SORBET. A flight of sorbet, perhaps. Can you tell it was the highlight of our meal?

Houston is lucky to have this restaurant which provides a consistently great experience in regards to food, ambiance, and service. I have frequented Genesis quite a few times and every time have nothing but great words to say. When you walk in, the dropped Edison style lights provide a unique lighting that instantly sets the tone for the experience. The tree in the center of the restaurant is something that I have never seen in another restaurant and definitely sets it apart. Sometimes it is decorated, and it is always fun to see "the seasons change." Either for happy hour, a quick bite, or a nice dinner, Genesis is perfect for the occasion. I brought one of my friends in that was visiting from out of town and we had the Beef Carpaccio and the Smoked Short Rib Tacos. Both dishes were nicely portioned and absolutely delicious. I am quite picky in regards to Beef Carpaccio and the coloring on the meat was perfect. The tacos were a quick favorite for my friend and I as well. I also tried the Sangria, which had a nice pairing of wine and different fruits. On another occasion I came in for a nice dinner with good friends. We were celebrating their engagement, enjoying wine, appetizers, and entrees. Some of the items ordered were the Salmon Cake, Spinach Artichoke Dip, Free Range Cornish Hen, and Chilean Sea Bass. Words do not do the food justice, but if I had to try, I would say that all the dishes had a wonderful balance and incredible finish, leaving myself, along with my friends hungry for more, but stuffed to the max. The portions on the entrees on generous and we all enjoyed our leftovers later that week. I have also had the pleasure of enjoying the smoked ribs and a few desserts. The ribs, dear goodness, they are incredible. They are juicy, have some incredible flavor, and are huge. The desserts that I have tried, although I cannot remember them off the top of my head, were delicious. Finally, some of the times that I have visited there has been live music. It was thoroughly enjoyable and at a nice volume to where it was not overpowering, but you could hear it in the background. Nice touch! I would highly recommend Genesis Steakhouse and Wine Bar to anyone and everyone. Definitely a must try for anyone in the Houston area - you will not be disappointed.

Holy crap. SO several months later and I am back at Genesis again. Not only did their beer selection expand... i think the burger portions did too.... Last time I was here I had one of the best steaks i have ever had. This time I had a burger and I couldnt finish all it. No matter how badly I wanted to. Uhh it was sooooooo good. The customer service is incredible as well. Jason the manager even came by several time to check up on me and recommended some of his favorite beers. I love this place.

The restaurant was amazing! Service was outstanding. Best grilled chicken salad that I have ever had! The hummus was terrific as well. I will be bringing family and friends back!

The original location closed and we tried the new smaller place. One of the nice things about the old place was their bar, but the new place does not even have a liquor license, so no wine, beer, or cocktails. They suggested we go next door to the liquor store and bring something back, but they want a ridiculous $15 corkage fee. No Thanks. No return.

Disappointing. We were fine paying the prices but were looking for and expected a lot more. The salmon 'calamari' are really fish sticks. The steaks are decent. The mashed potatoes are terrible. The service was not bad. First and last time. Too bad. This is a Kosher establishment. If you must have Kosher steaks/food, I guess this is the place but if you don't, there are better options.

WOW! What a delicious dinner. I went to Genesis with a couple of friends last night and enjoyed an amazing experience. First, I stopped off at the bar to have a little "warmup" with a nice bourbon. They have the giant ice blocks, which are amazing if you do not want to have your drink watered down. While sitting at the bar, I enjoyed the beautiful ambiance of color changing walls and the giant tree inside, while the Rockets were losing on TV (I did not subtract a star for the Rocket's poor performance, I figured that they had not had a chance to eat here yet, and the inspiration from the great food would catapult them into a decent team.) When sitting down at the booth, I was amazed at how roomy and comfortable they are. The high dividers give excellent privacy in very comfortable seats. After ordering, I was fully prepared to have to send my steak back, because almost no place I have been to can get a black and blue steak done right. It was perfect, just over purple, and not stringy, with an amazing char crust. Most places either over or undercook that temp. I was very impressed with the Cowboy Ribeye. The rolls were delicious, and the pesto that they served them with was very flavorful. The brussel sprouts roasted with bits of pastrami were divine. Lots of great carmelization leading to a beautiful experience. We were too full to try any of the deserts, but if they were anything like the meat, hold on to your seatbelt... The waiter seemed new to the steakhouse industry, but was very attentive. I was surprised and delighted by how welcoming everyone was from the moment that I walked in until I left. I cannot wait to go back and try this amazing restaurant again (and bring more friends)

The only true Texas kosher stake house I have ever been to ! Great atmosphere (not the boring Jewish kosher Resturant feel) amazing young Managment (the place has a vibe) food is phenomenal!!! Highly recommended even if you don't keep kosher. Oh and there private lounge room is one of the greatest lounges in Texas :)