Annabelle R.
Yelp
I came here with some coworkers during a company trip to Houston, and really liked this place, even though it wasn't exactly perfect.
It had sort of a dingy feel inside, though I can't quite put my finger on it, it just seemed kind of old and dusty... like the LOTR posters on the wall were cool, but I wouldn't touch it because it looked like they don't clean those things.
I opted to sit outside instead which was much better, it was a nice spacious patio, with large tables, so it worked. Besides, most of the LOTR-themed items and decor were in the entryway of the restaurant, when you walk in before being seated, many of it in a display case behind glass, so we weren't really missing much regardless of where we sat.
I absolutely loved how diverse the menu was, with cute and clever LOTR names for the various foods and drinks. I didn't order drinks while I was here, but they have so many options for beers, meads, and other beverages.
To eat, I ordered Dori's Salmon Burger and chose salad for my side. The salad was the same spring mix that was inside the sandwich, and the caesar dressing was not very good. But the salmon burger was amazing, so delicious, all fresh ingredients, and a perfect balance of flavor with just the right amount of sauce. My vegan friend got the Mirkwood Black Bean Burger with vegan modifications, and she pretty much cleaned her plate and enjoyed her meal as well.
Our server was friendly and provided sufficient service during our visit.
Other things to note, their menu says they charge a 10% packaging fee for to-go orders, and two split checks max per table. They also have a parking lot for convenience.