Hudson House

Great atmosphere, delicious foods, some plates where missing some items like no wasabi with the sushi rolls, and noticed on a few tables the servers don’t drop the silverware before the dish so us, and a few other tables with different servers had to wait 2-3 mins after plate has hit the table so a lot of people were looking at the food and or a server to drop silverware, we had oysters and didn’t have napkins or side plates to eat from the main dish, so had to make a little mess as well wipe oysters water on my clothing from holding the oysters. And even when our plates landed took a few mins to get the rolled silverware with napkins, as with other tables we observed when getting food. Food was delicious as well the atmosphere, just think the napkin silverware thing is a choice by the restaurant maybe because most of the servers and tables where doing the same thing when plates landed on the tables. But everything else was great!

Really nice ambience! Food was good/mid. Lobster roll was okay. Husband loved the tuna rolls. Spicy popcorn was good! They forgot to serve the dipping sauce - until I read the menu it was supposed to come with the dipping sauce. Waiter wasn’t really interactive. He was nice tho. The fries were my favorite!

I went here 12/18 and sat at the bar….for 15 minutes. No one checked on me, no one glanced my way to see if I needed anything. I’ve been to other restaurants and this by far was the most annoying experience I’ve had. It wasn’t until I waved a young lady down (when I finally got her attention) and asked could I have a simple water and could someone service me because I haven’t been greeted yet. She did the general apology and retrieved a menu and a water. Despite that, the service here was terrible at the bar. I have no experienced service at a table! However, the food was great! I also ordered a white wine, since they didn’t have the Sauvignon Blanc. I wish I knew the name, but it was so crisp and refreshing. I’m not sure if I’ll come back physically due to my initial experience, but I’ll definitely order and recommend to others regarding the cuisine.

Had the best service experience with Karina she was kind and well educated on the menu. Karina recommended the popcorn shrimp as an appetizer tasted great with the truffle honey mustard and our sushi and burger were great recommendations as well thank you Karina!

I recently visited the Hudson House on a Friday for happy hour, and they have some amazing deals...half-priced Bellinis, martinis, and wine by the glass, plus $3 East Coast oysters! I definitely recommend getting there right at the start of happy hour, which is from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., because it’s only available at the bar. If you don’t snag a seat early, you might have to wait a bit, but it’s worth it. The atmosphere isn’t too crowded, just a nice spot to enjoy some great drinks, delicious oysters, and conversations with friends. The bar service was great,

I've wanted to go here since they opened and today finally did! My friend and I met there for lunch. The restaurant is beautiful with a lot of gorgeous booths. The service was stellar, our server was so so nice! The manager stopped by to say hello. We both had the Hudson House salad. It was DELICIOUS! It was huge, and had a beautifully sliced avocado, bacon, fried chicken nuggets, cheddar cheese, marinated tomatoes, and served with the best green goddess dressing. We had to get 1/2 to go because it is so filling! I saw some of the cocktails being served, and they looked so good. We plan on going for happy hour sometime. I highly recommend!

We were here for lunch today for the first time. The restaurant was really nicely decorated. We were met at the front desk by one unfriendly female hostess. She had no smile on face no greeting like she is doing us a favor. Our lady server was great and extremely friendly. The tuna salad was very good. The lobster roll was ok but fries were good. I would recommend using someone else at the front desk bc first impression is most important for a hospitality industry!

Nice atmosphere, nice service, burger was solid sushi was bad. Overall this the type of place you’d go for the vibe and location. S**ty vines right across the street is much better choice, honestly.

My coworkers and I might've found a new favorite happy hour spot here at Hudson House! Service was great. Our server checked on us often, always making sure we didn't want another drink lol. She convinced us to order a few, but they were good drinks. We loved the lemon drops with the limoncello foam and the stonefruit with the peach vodka. Had to be careful as those can sneak up on you. We snacked on the avocado dip. Loved the ranch chips that went with it. We also got the truffle parm fries. Finished them both. We heard good things about the burgers for happy hour. They did not disappoint. The patties were juicy and the cheese perfectly melted on. The spicy pickles were a plus. Highly recommend for happy hour!

Cool spot for some alone time with my Mrs. We ate at the bar which is way better than being asked if we had a reservation. The bar staff was very friendly and extremely attentive. Fabiola took care of us. Wife had a lemon drop martini and it indeed was the COLDEST she ever had. The old fashion for me was very good done right with the big ice cube. Great Greek salad, accompanied by dynamite shrimp and the sunset role for both of us to share was very filling. Plus they had a small Jesus behind the bar. Will definitely have to come back some time.

First thing first, for me, delicious food and a decent service is a given. It's the extras (or lack thereof) that makes me want to type a review for a business, good or bad. If Hudson is a girl; she is pretty, she's classy, she's confident, and she's very secure of herself. Hudson's price per item is not obnoxiously over the top (which is pretty rare these days), specially in these types of areas. They also don't do those "minimum 18% gratuity for party of 6 and more". Food was great, service was great, Sophia was lovely, and giving her the 20% tip she deserved without being goaded with "suggested tip" is a breath of fresh air in 2025's restaurants culture.

I loved coming here for happy hour! We got a couple drinks each and some food. The truffle fries were divine and very addicting. The burger was hearty and nicely cooked--nothing special complaints there. The spicy crispy tuna rice was also very yummy. Usually the happy hour specials are only applicable at the bar, but we were sat at a table, and they still honored the deals. The inside of the restaurant had a very relaxed old-school money feel.

As a former Dallas transplant I am soooo glad Hudson house came to Houston! They have the bestttttt cheeseburgers that go on happy hour for $10 and their stone fruit martini will get you there every single time. I always have to order some oysters to start off and the shrimp is amazing too. I've never had bad food from Hudson house lol the will always be famous in my book.

Ordered the crispy tuna rolls and dynamite shrimp- were absolutely delicious! My friends ordered the steak frites, lobster eggs Benedict, and Hamptons French toast- which were all equally delicious. Our waitress was lovely and the ambiance was very relaxed casual, great for a girls weekend brunch!

The restaurant has a warm feel. The round booths can sit 7 comfortably which makes it great for conversations. The fish was delicious, light and cooked to perfection. The broccoli was amazing. We also shared fries that have a great spice in them. We had a variety of the martinis and all were fabulous. The spicy tuna roll was a great starter and the soy sauce is infused with something that skew it very unique. We all wanted to take it home with us. The only item I would pass on were the desserts...just didn't care for the consistency of the chocolate mousse cake. Can't wait to come back and try the salads and fish tacos.

Hudson house is one of my absolute favorite restaurants in Houston! From their cheeseburger, oysters, crispy tuna rice, martinis, salads, and French chicken I haven't had a single bad thing on the menu. The wait staff is always so attentive, knowledgeable and kind. The ambiance is very warm, comforting, great dinner vibes and clean.

I have been wanting to check this place out and happy it popped up when I was looking for food while in the area shopping. There is paid parking in the front and free parking in the garage for the first two hours. The menu was limited but I enjoyed the food options and definitely stuffed when I left. The food came out to be about $120 before tip. I ordered the east coast oysters. The housemade vinaigrette paired perfectly on top of the oysters. While truffle fries didn't stay hot for long, I enjoyed them nevertheless. The burger was one of the best burgers I have had in awhile. The bun was sweet & savory with two smash burger patties. The salad was a great size as well! The wine selection was pretty good as well.

Enjoy the food. The Mac and cheese has large noodles which is different than most places. Wasn't my favorite. The popcorn chicken was really good. We got regular and spicy and we didn't think the spicy had any heat to it. Service was great! I wish I remembered her name

Its a lovely restaurant, we came here for brunch to celebrate my aunts birthday. We started with sushi, wish id taken pictures of the sushi because they were all great. We also had oysters on the table. Im not a huge oysters fan, unless they are cooked, but these were pretty good. The food however was very basic. I got the redfish and it was definitely missing something. One of my aunts got the lobster roll, but she was advised that it wasnt that great of a dish due to the cold lobster. My mother got the French chicken, she said it was good. My little cousin got the salmon, she said it was good, and my cousin got the chicken parm, she liked it. I also got a espresso martini, but it wasnt great, im thinking it was the Baileys they used. Idk it tasted almost like chocolate. Not quite what I was looking for. The sushi is great, that's probably the only thing Id come back for.

I went here for happy hour and it did not disappoint. The hamburger is really good. The espresso martini and lemon drop was pretty good too. This location is bigger than the River Oaks location. The bar is pretty big but get there early - happy hour is in the bar area only. This location has a patio as well. The service was pretty good as well.

Came here specifically for happy hour and I'm glad I did! We arrived about an hour in, and the place was already packed. There were only two seats left at the bar. Everyone at the bar had a burger, and it was so good. They offer a wide variety of martinis, all half-price during happy hour, along with some bubbles too. Drinks were made to order, none of that pre-batched stuff you sometimes get during happy hour at other places. which I really appreciated. Service was friendly and fast. Food came out quickly, and everything we had hit the spot. I'd absolutely come back. Great vibe, great drinks, great time!

Sat at the bar for lunch. I thought the food was over priced for what you get. I ordered a sushi roll and a salad but could have had room for more food. Bill for 2 items was well over $50. So not a cheap lunch.

This place is my absolute favorite! The happy hour is amazing....oysters, martinis, burgers, you can't beat it. It's the perfect spot to unwind after work. The burger and truffle fries are always my go-to, but everything I've tried has been delicious. The other day I was waiting at the bar and they surprised me with free sushi ( they made extra and instead of throwing it out; they gave it to happy customer )....it was so good! I shared it with the people next to me at the bar and my friend who joined me later. Also note: they have two locations...one in River oaks and a brand new location in rice village. They are both great! I've eaten at both.

Watched anxiously for this location in Rice Village to open. We made reservations for their first Saturday evening open. The garage has free parking for two hours or you can park right in front of Hudson House and pay via the Park app. Ambience was on point for a New York theme. Cold cold cold martinis! He had a lemon drop and I had the Bleu and Gold. We started with the shrimp cocktail. Perfect start to our meal! The rumelaud was great (& used it with the fries - amazing!) We shared the redfish which was served with broccoli. The light blanc sauce and lemon were a perfect touch (& a perfect amount). Added the truffle parm skinny fries too. We can't wait to return to try more dishes! Our server Bryan was great! She answered questions and took great care of us.

I finally got the chance to see what everyone was raving about! This might be a crazy comparison but this burger reminded me of the days I used to go to Burger King as a child. I lived BK growing up and the flavors of this burger brought back so many memories, so good!

Great Martinis and excellent service. Oysters on the half shell were fantastic. We also had the Dragon Roll, shrimp cocktail. Great food

The only reason I'm docking stars is because of the service. Everyone is super friendly, but the service is sooo slow. I've visited now 4 times and each time the service is very slow to be acknowledged by the staff at the bar and then to get my drink after ordering is also very slow, upwards of 10-15 minutes sometimes. Additionally, each time I've visited there seems to be so much confusion with food coming out and the runners knowing who to deliver the food to. There has consistently been confusion about where the food is going and I always almost get served food that was meant for someone else because they are unsure where it is going. Other than the service issue (which hopefully will get resolved the longer they are open), the food here is very good. They only serve east coast oysters which LOVE. the oysters are always super fresh, and I love their mignonette. Their cheeseburger and truffles fries are not to be missed. I honestly dream about that meal. My only other qualm about this restaurant is that they do advertise their happy hour is only available in the bar, however they have several tables that are in their partitioned off bar area however you cannot get Thor happy hour specials at those tables not just seems a little silly to me when those tables are less than 10 feet from the actual bar, are within the sectioned-off area of the bar but yet you can't get the bar specials there. Maybe it's just me (I'll totally admit maybe I'm just always searching for a deal!) but it just seems silly to me.

Hudson house is a solid option to go to if you need to get food after shopping in rice village. I thought the portions were nice, price wasn't the worst - the salmon was well cooked, burger was thick, juicy, and filling. Fries were decent. Not mind blowing but they scratch the fry itch. Service was a bit slow. It took 20 min for us to get our drinks: spicy marg, Paloma, spritz. All were insanely mediocre. Once we ordered our food and apps, they came out in 10 min so I don't think the dishes are made fresh to order but they were still decent. The food does what it needs to do. Not fancy but kinda feels fancy due to the location and people. If I wanted upscale In-and-Out, this is place I would come to.

I can come here for martinis all day and night. The classic blue cheese martini is so yum and strong. All the food here is just genuinely so delicious. From Apps to entrees. It is a little bit on the pricey side worth it if you're looking to splurge a little bit ! Highly recommend the chicken parm, popcorn chicken, fries and mac n cheese ! Service here can be a hit or miss. I've always had to wait for my drinks to be served either seated or at the bar. There are times where our waiter hasn't come to refill our waters or take our orders. It's a big reason why I wouldn't give this place a 5/5.

Came with a few friends on Sunday. We were sat immediately, we ordered the popcorn chicken and truffle fries for started (not pictured) that was amazing. I ordered the French chicken (pictured) and it came with fries and a small salad! Very well seasoned and a great portion size! The service was pretty good, we did have to remind our waiter a few times of things we asked for but overall great service. Ambiance was quiet and nice, great playlist and very pleasant staff

Enjoyed my time here. We felt a little rushed but other than that service was good. The expresso martini was delicious and not bitter. The crispy tuna was had a good flavor and the the was cooked well. The salmon was good but not excellent. The Truffle fries were crispy and warm. I wish they had an aioli to do them in. The chicken parm was a big serving and my sister enjoyed it. Would definitely come again.

Happy hour at the bar was amazing! Their dirty martinis are made with blue cheese stuffed olives made in-house. The bartender convinced me to order the burger and OMGGGGG it was soooo good. Will definitely be back.

Food was great! And happy hour prices were unbeatable. It was only $10 for the burger. The staff also explained the oysters really well! Service on point

I've visited the other Hudson House locations, in River Oaks Houston and in Dallas, and thought I'd give this new location in Rice Village a try with a group. Let's just say that the overall theme of the evening was that the food was great, but the service was almost comically lacking. For example, a random server (not for our table) approached our table and took our order, and then must have realized we weren't his table, so he didn't enter it, so we then had to re-order. Silly things like that happened all evening. I had the fish taco, which was really more like a fish burrito, which was unusual and a little unwieldy to handle, but it was good--I also like the green side salad that came with it. As a table, we ordered the popcorn chicken and avocado dip (aka guacamole with potato chips) as appetizers, and I liked both appetizers. Overall, I really liked the food and drinks.

Yum! I had the Bleu & Gold martini, dynamite shrimp and the fish tacos. All were excellent The martini was COLD. The dynamite shrimp also came over a small bed of greens which were enjoyable. The fish tacos looked like more of a burrito to me, but they were so good. I would absolutely have them again for lunch. I will definitely be back.

We ordered lots of food of every type to share at the table and EVERYTHING was great. I was surprised by how good the sushi was! Service was good. It's also not too loud even when crowded. The bar looks beautiful and is really long with nice chairs. I hope to sit there on my next visit.

The ambiance, service and food were great. Will definitely return for another visit. Alot of exciting items to try on the menu. Very happy with my choice.

Service was amazing! The bartender Trish was top tier, we're going to come back next week for you. The burger on hh is so good!

Jorge was a great waiter! Service was great! The food was good too. Thank you!! Will come back again.

First I would like to say the front end staff were very friendly and helpful. I ordered to-go so I didn't get a chance to dine in yet. I ordered the hudson without bacon, but I've heard it tastes great with the bacon and an order of skinny fries. They give the perfect amount of portions I just needed another one of there dressings because it was really good. I will definitely be going back and trying more on their menu.

Great lunch spot - fresh oysters, bright and courteous atmosphere, and delicious salads. I had the Beverly salad and really enjoyed it. Everything was seasoned perfectly, even the marinated tomatoes.

Avi was a great server! He was kind and helped me decide when I was stuck on which dish to pick. I always have a great experience at Hudson House and the food is great. This time I had the chicken parm and it was so good! If you go, see if Avi is working and sit with him. You won't regret it!

I'm trying to give them grace because they just opened, but the martinis are not up to par as the river oaks location. My espresso martini looked murky and the first martini I had the food runner spilt so much of it on the table. Edit: went back again and the manager and staff were so nice and accommodating. Thank you for considering my previous review! I enjoy this place very much, and I know it was just a staff trying to work out the kinks of the first week.

I loved lunch here. I've been on a salad kick and loved the shrimp salad but did wish they gave more protein. My friend got the chicken nuggets and fries and the chicken was super juicy and flavorful. She got a lemon drop that was divine and I think I got whatever the French 75 gin ish drink. I forgot what it was called. Can't wait to come back to try the burger

Our food was great. We ordered the lobster roll fish tacos, and the chicken Parmesan. We also had their amazing Keylime pie for dessert. This is a must! The pie was my absolute favorite and I plan on going back there just for the pie. The service was good. They were kind of busy and short staffed, but our waiter was good. The ambience is great. I love this place for happy hour and I will definitely come back for happy hour.

My family and I enjoyed our lunch at Hudson House. The restaurant had a pleasant and relaxed ambiance. The spacious booths, large bar area and beautiful flower vases added a nice touch. I was impressed with how clean the restaurant and bathroom were. Our waitress was pleasant and took her time to go over the menu. My husband ordered the steak frites, my children ordered the cheeseburger and I had the french chicken. The french chicken entree offers the perfect balanced with moist flavorful chicken, crispy well seasoned french fries and an arugula salad with a tasty vinaigrette dressing. This restaurant is great for family dining, work engagements, birthday gatherings and more. My family and I will be back to try more items on the menu.

Good food but very limited menu. The oyster options is very sad, if you do not want raw you are out of luck. Good service and pricing is fair. But extremely limited menu will probably put them out long term in a high rent area.

Hudson House did not disappoint! I've been to other location in River Oak but was very pleased with this new location in Rice Village. There is ample parking--metered, street and parking garage that's complimentary for 2hrs. We originally went on Friday for the Happy Hour, it's 3-6pm but due to limited seating we couldn't get a space for all 3 of us. The happy hour specials are served at the bar and on the patio which is half price martinis and Bellinis along with $10 burger and $3 oysters. The food absolutely delicious! The service was fast and they are incredibly nice. The overall atmosphere is pretty upbeat, kinda noisy but we honestly had the best time and will be back!

Hudson House is not the best when compared to other restaurants and especially rice village restaurants. Food was not the best, service was mediocre. Might as well go to sixty vines

The food, service, and vibes here are amazing! I have been to both locations and prefer west U for the indoor dining and RO for the patio. Justin the GM at West U is awesome. All the servers are wonderful and helpful but special shout out to Patricia and Lexas. I'll be ordering the shrimp appetizer every time I'm in!

This location opened just last week & the service and food was absolutely amazing! Everything we got was delicious & the ambiance was fantastic. Highly recommend

The food, service and ambience were excellent. I called in to make a last-minute reservation for a large party and they went out of their way to accommodate us. Eventually though, we ended up seated outside, not because we did not have an option to sit inside, but my wife wanted the patio. Our server, Jose, was extremely kind with suggestions, which were all great. Had a great evening with family and friends and a lot of it would go to the staff really helped us out by getting us a table in the first place. Then Jose really looked after our table. My thanks to everyone over at the restaurant.

We visited mid afternoon, so it was not busy and we were seated right away. The spot is so well done, flowers and beautiful surfaces. We ordered cocktails, the tuna starter and shared the grilled redfish. Talk about delicious! We were there off peak so we had multiple interactions with our server, she wasn't pesky, just checked in quite a bit. Food was outstanding

Everything is always so good, server was a bit cold, but food was phenomenal. We get the shrimp, popcorn chicken, and French chicken

We went to the rice village location, waiter wasn't the best but the food was absolutely delicious even it took forever to come out and she also forgot one of our meals but the food was delicious.

To add to the below review, canceled our reservation to cover their tracks after giving our table away...extremely unprofessional. Zero stars!!!

First time at Hudson House. Came for lunch and while the food was absolutely amazing, the service was blah. Noel was not very friendly and there was a miscommunication about my order. I asked for lobster roll with fries, he ASSUMED, that meant an additional fry besides the one that came with the lobster roll. When he brought 2 orders of fries, we realized the mistake. I just said it's all good we will eat them and he also mentioned taking the extra off the ticket but never did. I would think being that he failed to clarify that the roll already came with fries and didn't confirm I wanted an addition to, that he would comp them. But all good. A few other bartenders came on shift, came behind bar, chatted with him right in front of us, made eye contact but never spoke. Even Noel never greeted us with his name, we had to ask. We paid out bill and my friend had to leave but I asked Noel for the menu again since HH was starting I may stay to get another drink. He gave me a menu, gathered our signed receipts in front of us, which I didn't like and never came back to see if I wanted to get another drink after both my friend and I tipped him well over 20% for lackluster service. He instead stood off by the kitchen on his phone. I left, why some more money in an establishment that doesn't seem to appreciate your business. For a new location, mgmt should work on the hospitality of service at this location. Food and service prices are way too high for servers and bartenders not to be on top of their game.