Nobie's
New American restaurant · Montrose ·
New American dishes, craft cocktails, vinyl soundtrack, patio seating
New American dishes, craft cocktails, vinyl soundtrack, patio seating
"Holds a Bib Gourmand, Michelin’s designation for 'good quality food for a good value' and a 'personal favorite' among inspectors." - H. Drew Blackburn
"The tartare at Nobie’s in Montrose combines a trifecta of Lone Star State specialties into a spectacular, lick-the-plate-clean tartare that will make any Houstonian happy. It has thick, buttered Texas toast, a dollop of deviled egg aioli, and a hint of smoke (any Texan’s kryptonite) from soft jalapeños chopped together with firm, beautiful beef and capers. Nobie’s also serves a fiery bottle of hot sauce on the side, so there is no need to break into the stash in your bag. Nobie's opens reservations four weeks in advance. Mark your calendar, because prime-time reservations get snatched up like the very good Texas tartare. If you miss the reservation drop, put yourself on the waitlist for your desired date and hope for the best. Or try swinging by right when they open for a seat at the bar." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene
"Think of someone effortlessly cool. Maybe that was your older sibling or their friend who drove a van or the guy practicing judo alone in the park. Nobie’s is kind of like that person. As the actual older sibling restaurant to Nonno’s Family Pizza Tavern, dinner at Nobie’s involves loud music from a record player, slightly esoteric amaro-based cocktails, and an ever-rotating menu with ridiculous names—like “finger painting salad” and “love is in the aeration”). The team here is having fun, and you will, too, whether on a date, out with coworkers, or even grabbing dinner with the parents. Nobie's opens reservations four weeks in advance. Mark your calendar, because prime-time reservations get snatched up like the very good Texas tartare. If you miss the reservation drop, put yourself on the waitlist for your desired date and hope for the best. Or try swinging by right when they open for a seat at the bar." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene
"Housed in an old Montrose bungalow, this new American restaurant offers a cozy space to enjoy belly-busting dishes that incorporate local ingredients. Mainstays include Nonno’s pasta, a slow-cooked bolognese sprinkled with a local cult following, and the fried chicken dinner, a crowd-pleaser among groups. But the menu here rotates often, with quirky-named dishes like the Devil Wears Paratha, a flatbread layered with escabeche, chorizo, queso, and pickled shrimp. The desserts here are all worthy, but Nobie’s pies are exceptional. Choose from flavors of the day, which most recently include key lime and the popular peanut butter pie, or score a whole pie by ordering online." - Brianna Griff
"Housed in an old Montrose bungalow, this new American restaurant, led by husband-and-wife duo Martin and Sara Stayer, offers a cozy space to enjoy belly-busting dishes that incorporate local ingredients. Nonno’s pasta, a slow-cooked bolognese sprinkled with plenty of Parmesan, is a mainstay with a local cult following, as is the fried chicken dinner, which is a crowd-pleaser among groups. The desserts here are all worthy, including Nobie’s diner-favorite olive oil cake, which is served warm. The pies are also exceptional. Choose from flavors of the day, which, during past visits, have included salted caramel and the popular peanut butter pie. Diners can also score whole pies by ordering ahead online." - Marcy de Luna