Shania C.
Yelp
I visited PREY in Texas for my spouse's birthday, and while the atmosphere was very cute and romantic, perfect for a girls' night or date night, I don't think it's the kind of spot you bring your family to. They play live R&B music with a DJ, which definitely adds to the vibe, but the restaurant itself is very small (about 15 tables), so reservations can be hard to get. We arrived early but couldn't be seated until our actual reservation time.
The prices are definitely upscale, but the space and food quality didn't match the price point in my opinion. I ordered the King Cat, which came with catfish, shrimp, and boudin rice. The catfish was cooked perfectly, crispy and not too salty, but it lacked seasoning. I didn't mind since I'm not big on salt, but others might. The shrimp was fine, but the boudin rice was mushy and honestly pretty awful; it didn't taste fresh and had the texture of mashed potatoes instead of rice. For $39, the plate felt overpriced, especially since we waited an hour for our food.
Other dishes at the table were also just okay, we all agreed the food was around a 6.5 to 7 out of 10, but for me, it was closer to a 5 out of 10. We spent over $200 total, and it didn't feel worth it compared to other upscale restaurants I've been to. For example, I've had better experiences at places like 51fifteen, which is truly high-end but doesn't overcharge for something as simple as catfish.
Customer service was decent (about a 6.5/10). Our waitress wasn't at fault for the long wait, and she did refill our waters, but overall, the service was just okay. I respect that this is a Black-owned business, and I encourage people to try it at least once, maybe during happy hour, but for me personally, I don't see myself returning. My overall rating would be a 6 out of 10: great vibes and music, but food quality and pricing don't match up.