Restaurant Claudine

We love restaurants that have soul, and this place has it! It quickly won us over when we discovered it was named after the owner’s grandmother. The design and decor is absolutely beautiful, and will leave you tempted to put wallpaper throughout your home. The food was delicious! We highly recommend the cornbread. It’s some of the best we have ever had! There are more menu items that we want to return to try such as their fried chicken and pot pie, but we really enjoyed the steak frites! It was cooked perfectly.

Went during restaurant week which was Great introduction to this restaurant. I love the atmosphere and the music in the restaurant. Surprisingly, my favorite dish was the heirloom salad which was simply two slices of tomatoes over an arugula bed and pistachio toppings, but this combination works so well. I will literally go back just for the salad 😁 Overall, pricey but I definitely left full.

Restaurant Claudine Although my evening didn’t go as planned… I am happy that I committed on moving forward as I intended. It was worth it. The team that was there during my visit was excellent, hospitable and attentive. (Kristen,Thank you for your service and Communication) My starter …a beautifully plated Carpenter Eggs which are Deviled Eggs made with white truffle oil and caviar. Main course was a house recommendation… the RABBIT BOLOGNESE pappardelle pasta, bacon, fennel, leeks, Parmesan. Closing with a decadent…Chocolate Pie with a scoop of French vanilla Ice cream 🍨 and of course a classic coffee ☕️ I did have a cocktail that was highly recommended if I love old fashions and it was the Squash-By-Gosh! Butternut squash bourbon,maple, walnut bitters…and yes .. it was worth it. Also the Champagne helped my spirits also good. The ambience of the location is beautiful, clean and memorable. Overall my personal experience turned out to be outstanding.

We had reservations for a party. We all showed up. We ordered. Three tables that came in after us got served before us. The food was terrible, and we all agreed. It was awful. It was expensive and not good. If the food was superb after such a long wait I wouldn't complain about the wait. It was not a good birthday for my friend as she didn't finish the meal and left hungry, I even traded my meal with her and both were terrible.

The restaurant was a lovely space. The atmosphere was amazing and so was the customer service. The only cons were a couple of the dishes were slightly cold or at room temperature. Also our escargot took forever to come out but the waitress removed it from our tab. I would highly recommend the fried chicken! I give this place an 8.5 out of 10. I highly recommend and would revisit again. Perfect for date night.

Pictured is the amount of a tower provided to be shared between 3 guests at $40 per person or $120 total (with 3 pots of tea). The restaurant has an excellent atmosphere and tea. I came with a few girlfriends and had tea. Despite the great service and atmosphere, I do feel the tea service was overpriced. Having had high tea in London, for the same price, the food provided is minimal and not customizable. I think $25 per person would be reasonable value. I will come again, but will opt to order from the primary menu and take one pot of tea for the table instead for a more reasonable value and left overs.

June 16,2024 Service was not good. I ordered coffee and had to wait to get the cream which by that time the coffee was cold. I am a diabetic not like they would know that but we didn't expect to receive (shrimp &grits) our food until an hour after ordering it. Nothing to help you get rid of food cramps like biscuits or something! Took forever to get a refill on the coffee, just saying. However once we received our food it was delicious. But one of the other ladies received her pancakes without any syrup and had to wait for a long time to get a sever attention, which by that time they were cold. She asked to have them reheated, still took a long time so her husband went to check on the food at which time the server was returning with them and yes they were still cold. Don't have any idea why things went so bad on this day. But I am willing to give them another try. The food was truly good. Hoping for a better experience next time. It was Father's Day but the place was not crowded during our time there.

Overall, a nice restaurant. The restored home creates a beautiful ambiance. The food was good, but I was expecting more based on some other reviews. Our waitress started off really strong but as we got towards the end of our dinner she became less attentive. It was a weeknight and it was not crowded so she didn't have an excuse.

Food was good but it was so freaking hot couldn't enjoy the food and drinks. Need to install some form of additional A/C like a Fuji swap cooler on the wall to make it more enjoyable. Service was wonderful but once again need better A/C.

This place was soooooo cute! Loved the whole vibe from the moment I walked through the door. Super cute rooms, decor, seating and everything in between was a hit. Our waiter was on point, very knowledgeable with the menu. The restaurant was super clean. The food came out nice and hot. The oysters were very delicious. The corn bread and butter were really good and also pairs well with my plate of the fried chicken and mashed potatoes and my friend's gumbo bowl. Exquisite taste and flavors. The staff were all great and filled our waters up, which did not taste like tap water so that was nice. Definitely going back for more oysters & to try other dishes/plates.

This restaurant is located in a small house. It's very cute when you walk in. Was greeted by hostess and seated. The acoustics however are terrible. We had a reservation and were seated in a room with 3 other tables. 3 parties of 3/4 guests and a two top. It was so loud we couldn't hear anything our table was saying. That was really frustrating. The drinks were good. The crab beignets were okay. Too sweet for my liking. The charbroiled oysters were delicious. That was definitely a highlight. I got the burger which I normally would never have but I was debating on the fish but it was served with rice and a lemon butter sauce. The waiter Alan recommended the burger. It was really good. I absolutely enjoyed it. My husband got the etouffee and it was really good. The perfect amount of spice. Our friend had the pork Bolognese and she enjoyed it. I thought it was really porky. Overall I would go back because the food and service were good. I might opt to sit out next time.

We had the absolute best time at this boutique, Cajun inspired restaurant. My best friend asked us to be bridesmaids here and Alan (sorry, I'm probably spelling his name wrong) made the experience so special for all of us! He brought us all a glass of the best champagne to celebrate. Everyone LOVED their meal. The cornbread appetizer was the perfect starter. I got the crawfish étouffée which was so delicious. Most of the group got the gumbo and enjoyed it. Would definitely recommend this restaurant for a special celebration or intimate date night!

Okay so I'll start by saying the place is absolutely beautiful inside! I would never expect that just from the outside of the building. They played old school soul music that was perfect for the atmosphere. I got the shrimp and grits and a lemon drop martini. Now the drink was $20, very overpriced and the meal could have at least came with 5 shrimp then the lousy 3. While it was good, $20 was pushing it. The reason I gave them 2 stats, is due to it being unbearably HOT!!!!! We had a event there and had to rush and eat just to get out of there. Everyone was sweating and thank God we had paperwork to fan ourselves. We spoke with a manager that informed us, it's an old building so the air conditioning is funny...... this is San Antonio, it's hot 80% of the time so something could have been done for customers not to sit and eat in heat. If I'm going to be charged $20 for one drink, why am I sweating my makeup off???? Not sure if I'll return because it N was cooler outside than it was was inside and that's insane.

This place doesn't look like much from the outside and in fact, I pass by it all the time and hardly noticed it until I was out walking on foot. I looked up the menu on Yelp and was surprised to see some cajun-type offerings so I was lured in by the Crawfish Étouffée. It ended up being around $21 and around $26 with tip. When I got the bag there was a nice little box in there so extra points for presentation; however, when I got home and opened said box - all those points and more evaporated. The TLDR - you're paying an entree prize for an appetizer-sized portion of food. There were two small bowls - one with rice and one with the crawfish and roux. I emptied that out in the smallest glass container I had for scale and there wasn't hardly enough to even fill that. The baguette was so small it wasn't longer than a bowl. And there was no butter or anything with the baguette it was just cut into 4 thinner slices. This particular day, I hadn't eaten all day so I think my level of disappointment was definitely heightened and I ended up going somewhere else an hour or two later and getting something else. The cost of both of these together I could've probably gone somewhere with much better portion sizes for the combined price paid. The food WAS good but I would not return based on the price/portion size ratio.

Food was 10/10. Service 10/10 Francisco was professional, attentive, and gorgeous him and his colleague took care of us very well. Btw the restaurant itself was very aesthetic the music was perfect.

Soooo disappointed! I had a wonderful dinner last year. What happened! This is such a lovely restaurant. Think special occasion charm at reasonable prices. I brought my daughter for a special dinner and was totally bummed out. We came just after 5 on a Thursday evening after fighting rush hour traffic from Stone Oak. On arrival, I noticed they had painted the classic white little house with a weird rust orange, but everything inside is gorgeously decorated. This restaurant is just so pretty. I stopped in the restroom and it smelled great due to a burning candle. The menu looked terrific. Like French low country cuisine. The restaurant had only one other party so I thought "Great no crowd, quality should be high." Our waiter Francisco was very friendly and attentive. My daughter ordered Fried Chicken and I ordered the snapper. We started with corn bread with honey butter. It came out on an insanely hot plate. I figure they must cook it in advance and heat it in the oven. My daughter enjoyed it but I thought it had a strange taste. Like lard or something. But our meals came out looking fantastic. However, when I went to cut into the fish my knife didn't make a dent. It literally would not cut the fish. I thought oh it's plated skin side up, let me try the other side. That too was hard as a rock. I finally knocked a piece off. Great flavor but dry and chewy. Like rubber. I asked Francisco if it's normally this "firm". He wasn't sure but offered me a steak knife which I declined. I shouldn't need a steak knife to cut fish. The collard greens and gravy were delicious. The fish crust was too, it was just inedible. Kinda like the fish was not completely defrosted when cooked. The manager, Dina, offered to bring a new one but we had theatre tickets and no time for a redo. So she took a few bucks off the check and brought free desert. Those too looked great. Chess pie and some kind of chocolate mousse. I've had chess pie often as it's a favorite back home in Cincinnati. This pie was cold, definitely not fresh, and more like a blondie, but drier. The mousse was ok. It had sort of a rum taste. I took two bites. My daughter's chicken looked fantastic and she enjoyed it. But I thought it was very chewy. Soooo all in all it was a no for me dawg I asked Dina, if they had changed chefs since last year. And she said yes a couple of times. I should have asked if they changed owners because this was a completely different experience than last year. And to think, I cancelled a reservation at Brasserie Mon Chou Chou because I remembered this little spot. Bad move! When we left at 6:30 there were only two parties dining. I really thought this was going to be my new favorite spot. They have a lovely patio and again the dining room is beautiful. Everything was great except the most important thing-the food. Sorry to say, this is the worst review I've written in a long time. Last visit they got 5 stars, this time just two. Fortunately I still had a great time with my daughter, so that's a win.

Had a great visit here! We started with the cornbread the honey and butter really made it even more delicious. For our entrees we chose the snapper and fried chicken, the fried chicken was great it was juicy, flavorful and went great with the mashed potatoes. The service from Francisco was great he made sure we were treated well. The interior of the restaurant is beautiful from the entrance to the restrooms. I would love to return here to try their other menu items as they looked equally as delicious.

Finalllllly tried out Restaurant Claudine and pinching myself for not going sooner! A friend and I went for brunch and really loved it! They have all the classics you'd want at a southern restaurant like chicken and waffles, biscuits and gravy, and shrimp and grits. The chicken and waffles was to die for! Really loved it. Only bummer was that they don't have an espresso machine so couldn't make an americano, cappuccino, latte, etc. But I enjoyed their drip coffee, but would be great if they had more options too! They also have a tea time that we didn't do, but that would be a fun experience to have! Next time my mom is in town, I think that would be a fun thing to do with her. I really can not wait to come back for their supper, I need to book that reservation soon! The service was seriously amazing and the atmosphere of this place is ADORABLE. So so beautiful. Every detail is just so lovely. I believe it was a house renovated into a restaurant, and it's just so well done. Overall, love this place! And walking distance to other bars and The Pearl so if you're looking for a Sunday Funday, this might just be the perfect first stop to get something in your bellies before strolling around town and having a good time!

It was first time going to Restaurant Claudine. Typically we procrastinate too long to get a dinner reservation so we haven't landed reservations the last few times we've looked. Southern French cuisine sounded amazing last night and we had no issue getting a table for two at 7pm. We started off with the crab beignets. An order comes with three huge beignets - like you need to share one beignet to save enough room for your entree! The beignets were very tasty. We also had a fried okra starter. The okra was breaded nicely and fried to a perfect golden color. However, the breading could have used just a tad more seasoning or at least salt. I had the chicken, shrimp and sausage gumbo. The roux was dark chocolate brown and thick. Great flavor with just a slight burn of spice. Very tasty. Dinner service took almost two hours which felt stretched for a not so full dining room. We weren't in a hurry but there was a long stretch between appetizers and mains. Overall, we were a bit underwhelmed but did enjoy our meal.

4.5 Stars. Saving the extra .5 star for tea? They serve trees specials in the afternoon! Michaela, our waitress, deserves 5 stars. Ambiance was amazing, this is a quaint little house turned dining experience. Interior decoration obviously had much thought out into it. See for yourselves!Located in the quirky downtown area and quickly becoming the ever trendiest Grayson Street with street parking. Slow night. Seated immediately, started with some already impressive Earl Gray tea, served with cream and sugar per request. Crab Beignets a little more savory and not as light and fluffy as expected. Champagne vinegar gastrique poured over it tableside was certainly an interesting choice; personally would have preferred something lighter and sweeter. Escargot was delightfully not overly salty or oiled. Moist and good, made excellent when coupled with their freshly baked baguettes. Ruby Trout was pleasantly light, with accompanying succotash and chow chow made for a versatile flavor profile. Pork Chop brined overnight, evenly tender throughout, with Hericot Verts, fancy foreign name for green beans, which added a welcome crispy twang. Not a huge meat piece, but dense so therefore filling. Dessert was Cardamom Cake with a lovely citrus orange taste. Was a little dry, but no real complaints. Price range maybe a tad higher than would make multiple return visits possible, but other than that would be a new favorite. As mentioned before, Michaela provided our dinner with her undivided attention, making our experience one we would love to repeat. Grandma Claudine, as she looks on from behind the hostess stand, would be proud!

The bridal party was so looking forward to having our Tea Time here. We were the only guest at 1:00 on a Sunday. They sat us in a room facing windows and the air conditioner was not working in the room reserved for a party of 9, sad part was, the rest of the restaurant had air conditioning. The waiter apologized, but instead of moving us to another part of the restaurant where the air conditioning was working, he instead brought out the HOT tea. We were fanning ourselves with the menus and the waiter saw us and did nothing. So disappointed of the customer service and lack of consideration. I would have understood that we couldn't be moved if the restaurant was packed, but we were the only guest there. On a positive note, the tea and sandwiches we're really good. we had plans to also have a light lunch there, but chose to eat elsewhere. Very, very disappointed.

Beautifully Decorated little French place downtown, street parking w/ valet parking available. Indoor or outdoor seating, we made an online reservation and requested the blue room. We got there and they seated us immediately, great service ! And we got the blue room!! I recommend this place for the ambiance alone. For our appetizer we got the blue crab beignets and they were delicious! Light and fluffy and well cooked, like a crab on top a cloud if that cloud was a pastry drizzled with honey. For our soup/salad we got the soup du jour and it was thick and rich, a chicken and bacon house soup. For our main dish, we got the Fried Chicken with pomme purée -- which was not hot at all and very crispy. It was sweet and delicious, a crunch with every bite. We also got the Snapper w red eye gravy and greens. The Red eye gravy was delicious and the fish was cooked perfectly. Our waiter made the service amazing and even boxed up our leftovers. Overall a great experience and I can't wait to return for their brunch & tea time menus.

Ambience was quaint. Food was pretty good. Duck breast was a little dry. Rabbit Bolognese was excellent. They forgot our side of collard Greens and they played it off like it was just delayed. Wait staff seem all too new. For the price point wait staff needs to be more on their game and all about service. Felt like they worked at a burger joint vs a place that charges $20 a martini. Will wait a while to see if they survive before I go back. If at all.

For a Romantic dinner or special occasion, Restaurant Claudine should be near the top of your list. If you have a chance to go I hope you get to meet Michaela, who is absolutely a wonderful server. She will ensure your entire dining experience is a memorable one. Restaurant Claudine is French cuisine with a soulful twist. The decor is traditional, in each intimate room with seating just for two or for a whole party. Reservations are required as this venue fills up quickly. My suggestion is to go during the week for dinner. The Menu is limited to five appetizers, three salads and eight main courses. Meals are ala-carte ranging from $22 - $59. For this, you truly get your moneys worth, as shown in photos with this review. Portions are generous and presented with artistry and elegance, as you expect in a fine dining experience. I suggest beginning with the Blue Crab Beignets and perhaps the Escargot Champignon. I'm typically not an Escargot fan but, this is the exception. For Salad, either the Heirloom or Blackened Shrimp is an excellent choice. Moving to the main course, I like the Ruby Red Trout, a beautifully executed and colorful dish. The Pork Chop is also an excellent choice as it's presented as a Texas size portion. Desserts often change so check with your server for best selection. I give Restaurant Claudine 5-Stars for ambiance, service and dining excellence. However, parking can be extremely limited due to other adjacent restaurants. Located on a narrow residential street, there may be some walking involved to get there. NOTE: there is additional seating within a screened patio and some outside seating but, wait for cooler days for this option. Restaurant Claudine is casual, no jacket is required. The staff here are warm, gracious, friendly and truly NOT pretentious. You'll have a wonderful experience. There is also a Sunday Brunch and High Tea seating if you' prefer. As always - Eat in Good Health.

Beautiful boutique restaurant with a unique and delicious menu. This quant little hot spot is located close to The Pearl but on its own. The atmosphere is romantic (dark) and cozy. Food is outstanding. The service was excellent. Worth a try when in San Antonio.

If you've followed my "snooty social pariah about town" gastronomic adventures, then you know I hold French cuisine to a high standard. Too many places aim high but either fail to execute the standards (duck confit, escargot) or embarrass themselves with hipster "reinterpretations" of those very standards. When I perused Restaurant Claudine's sparse online menu, I wasn't sure what to expect. I saw a roster of decidedly French dishes interspersed with several decidedly non-French dishes -- a potential disaster of confused intentions -- yet I trusted the pedigree of Executive Chef Roland Gutierrez (formerly of Supper at The Hotel Emma) and Chef de Cuisine Cassie Ramsey (formerly of the phenomenal, ultra-exclusive Mixtli). With that kind of culinary gravitas at the helm, how could any restaurant falter? I am pleased to report that Claudine is indeed an outstanding restaurant, not only for Francophiles but also for fans of what I would call "upscale Southern." The menu pays homage to the French classics (the aforementioned duck confit and escargot) but also draws inspiration from Cajun/Creole (gumbo, blackened shrimp salad) and even the deep south (fried chicken, cornbread, chicken-fried steak). Having tried a record thirteen dishes over the course of three visits, I am prepared to place Restaurant Claudine among the top-ten eateries in all of San Antonio. For ease of reference, I have highlighted and rated (on a scale of 0 to 5) several of the most notable dishes among the eleven I've tried. Enjoy, dear reader! _____________________________________________ Cornbread (5.0): The frugal minded would scoff at paying $11 for cornbread, but this is not your ordinary cornbread. Unlike most iterations -- which veer towards crumbly, dry, and overly sweet -- the five thick slices on my plate bore the texture of a buttery, dense pound cake with hints of cornmeal. The accompanying compound butter was made from scratch and smoked in house, imbuing it with a subtle mesquite flavor that called to mind good southern barbecue. Blackened Shrimp Salad (5.0): Shrimp is a difficult protein, as finding the sweet spot between undercooked and overcooked can be tricky. The three meaty Gulf Coast shrimps on this salad were cooked perfectly. The blackening seasoning was intensely flavorful but not overpowering. Even the homemade ranch hit all the right notes: the perfect alchemy of texture (just thick enough to coat the greens), creaminess, and herbaceousness. Escargot Champignon (5.0): I must admit I was perplexed by the open-faced baguette interpretation, but one bite convinced me that this bold bastardization of the French staple was a triumph in ever regard. The escargots were cooked perfectly (not overcooked/rubbery), the oyster mushrooms made the dish look and feel more substantial, and the brie contributed a bit of funk (think "Andy" by Les Rita Mitsouko) to the traditional "chanson" of a classic escargot dish. Yes, I just referenced Les Rita Mitsouko in a Yelp review. This is one reason among many why you adore and adulate me. Duck Confit (5.0): Far too often, this dish succumbs to one of two pitfalls: a rubbery, unrendered fat cap or dried-out duck floss beneath the desiccated shell. Chef Cassie, however, clearly knows how to execute this dish, as the skin was shatteringly crisp and the meat beneath was moist and delicate. The butternut squash puree added a subtle sweetness, while the glazed rainbow carrots contributed texture and earthiness. It was also a very pretty dish, as evidenced by my equally stunning photography. It is the current featured photo (as of May 5, 2023) for good reason. Chicken-Fried Steak (5.0): This is Texas, so we all know what constitutes a great chicken-fried steak: good-quality meat pounded thin, a crispy, craggily shell, and a cream gravy redolent with rendered fat from the fry pan. Claudine's CFS hit all these cues but added a touch of creamy Dijon to the gravy, giving it a pleasant twang. The blistered green beans were seasoned perfectly, and the potatoes mousseline (don't dare call them "mashed potatoes," toi voyou!) were creamy and dreamy. I was so impressed with this dish that I send my compliments to the kitchen. Alas, it is no longer on the menu as of this writing. The critic in me feels awkward awarding Restaurant Claudine a perfect score across every dish, but try as I might (for I am indeed a nitpicky bastard), I cannot find a single fault with any of dishes. To say I am duly impressed with the cuisine would be an understatement. My only gripe is the quasi-residential location. The repurposed, remodeled 1920s homestead is a gorgeous homage what I remember seeing on road trips through Savannah, Georgia and NOLA, but parking is a big issue, especially on weekends. If my review persuades you to go (and it should), then definitely make a reservation and arrive early, lest you end up parking a mile down the street.

We love all the restaurants opened by these two amazing owners, and this was no exception! We made reservations for our anniversary dinner here, and the entire night was fabulous! We loved the quaint little house it's located in! The decor is spectacular and it's so cozy! The menu is not huge, but every single thing on it was simply outstanding! From cocktails, to appetizers, to entree, and dessert...the flavors, textures, colors, and presentation were amazing! We had a great server, who made fabulous recommendations and made our night even more memorable! We even got complimentary champagne for our special occasion! Heads up - the parking situation could be dicy, but they do have valet and we took full advantage of it!

I went for Mother's Day and booked ahead of time through open table. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, so just be aware of what you are booking when you make the reservation. There is a small outdoor section that is screened and covered, but the majority of outdoor seating is uncovered. They have a parking lot in the back on Josephine Street that can hold about 20 cars. We sat inside. It wasn't overly crowded and seemed that most people had a reservation. They had the brunch menu available. They give you a choice of still or sparkling water. My mom also got a cocktail, the one with Irish cream. She liked it. For starters we got the trout dip and the blue crab beignets. The trout dip was ok, but the crackers it came with were overly salty, so I had to scrape the seasoning off to be able to eat them. The beignets were oily and had a dollop of crab inside. Not worth the $21 price tag at all. My mom got the Cobb salad, which got a thumbs up from her. Very fresh. For mains we got the gumbo and the chicken and waffles. And here is where the main fumble occurred. It took over an hour for our food to come out. And this was with the restaurant maybe 60% full. When it finally arrived, it wasn't worth the wait. My mom wasn't a big fan of her gumbo. It was more of a soupy gumbo. There wasn't a lot of rice. The chicken and waffles weren't my speed. The breading came completely off of the chicken as soon as I cut into it, and the syrup was already poured on the dish, so the waffles absorbed it and were soggy. It also didn't have much spice. I loved the ambience. Soft French jazz music played in the background, the design and color scheme was whimsical. It reminded me of the design you would see with houses in New Orleans. However, ambience isn't enough for me to give it a higher rating. I'd maybe give it another try for their high tea.

The review is for the tea service. We made reservations for afternoon tea. When we arrived we had this great table next to this doorway. It was fine, except that there was a large party in the adjacent room that started yelling. I guess they were very excited for tea as well! I found the sandwiches smaller than normal for tea, but they were good. The sweets were all very good. Instead of a scone, they served a biscuit with cheese and jam. It would've been a great nod to the southern charm of this place, but the biscuit was cold. I wasn't a fan. The water for tea tasted like coffee and was warm, not hot. The tea selection was small and I didn't like them much. Tea could've used more water. At the end of tea, I was still very hungry. A first! So we ordered some steak and two salads. We had initially thought we'd spend about $40+tax pp, but without drinks, we ended up spending about $86 pp without cocktails. I thought that was a bit too much to spend for afternoon tea. The steak was good, but I've never finished tea and was still hungry, let alone hungry enough to eat steak frites. Would I recommend this? If there were some improvements to the quality and quantity of food, maybe. As it is now, I'd say you can find better tea service elsewhere.

Made reservations to @restaurantclaudine when we made plans with our friend Gary. It's the first time for all of us. Love that it was in an elegant home. We sat in the screened in porch area which was nice. We had lots to eat and everything was excellent. This is Houston and Emily's homage to their Grandmother Claudine and her cooking. We started with the Blue Crab Beignets, Trout Dip and Cornbread. The crackers for the Trout dip are seasoned in house and are addicting. We also had the Gumbo, Heirloom Salad and House Salad. Dad and I shared the Trout. My husband had the Duck Confit. I had a couple of bites and it's good. Gary had the Bone-In Pork Chop and he really enjoyed. First time to time Pinot Blanc, a combo of white and red wine. So so full and brought home leftovers. Isaac did a great job explaining, serving and fantastic all around. Make your reservations soon and check it out! Warning: Blue Crab Beignets can run out during brunch!

Saw this restaurant on Instagram. Service was excellent, restaurant was cute true Southern style. I never like giving bad reviews but the gumbo Roux taste burnt . Husband said it reminded him of a lite beef stew instead of gumbo . We did finish everything because you really don't get much for the price . Not sure if we will go again .

Vito recommend the place to us. Cortez was wonderful. Couldn't ask for better service. I've been here twice and it's just fantastic. The chicken is probably the best chicken I have ever had. The hot honey/peppers are amazing. On our second visit it seemed like there were significantly less potatoes than the first visit and both parties I had invited to come with mentioned they wished they had more. Listen. It's pricey but it's worth it. Great location. Cool interior. I enjoy the music they have. Staff/service is fantastic. And the food is delicious.

The meal itself was delightful, the burger was okay, out of the ordinary, the fries were actually tastful, but the service time was fast too!

I would love to be able to give Claudine's 5 stars because the service ( we had an adorable and knowledgeable waitress named Mikala) was more than outstanding and the decor and ambiance were beautiful. Unfortunately the food was sub par according to my "born in Louisiana" standards. We ordered the blue crab beignets. Mine was uncooked in the middle, very gooey and the crab was sparse. The heirloom tomato salad was very tasty. I ordered the gumbo and the roux tasted a little burnt. I also prefer some visible veggies in my gumbo, but all I could see was rice and sausage. The fried chicken looked ample and tasty but my son didn't finish his meal because the last breast was visibly raw in the middle. Mikala was very apologetic and took it off the bill. She also provided desserts on the house which was a very nice touch. I would like to give Claudine's another chance, though. Possibly for brunch or tea. We'll see.

Reservation for 8 oclock for three , we waited 15 minutes. We were seated. Ordered our meal, cornbread as an app, a salad and gumbo etouffee and snapper and biscuits. Cornbread we were informed would come with the salad . And would be late. Salad and etoufee arrived with the biscuits. We were informed there was four biscuits we got three. No cornbread...... We asked for the fourth biscuit. We got it with the entrees. Still no cornbread........... All food was good except the snapper was like eating your grandpas boot. Couldn't cut with a fork or a knife. And by the way it's snapperrrrr which is a fish which is flaky.... Not so tough you need a chainsaw to cut it. After eating a quarter of the fish and the rice. I let the water know it was tough. He said he would take it back. I let him know I was full and would like them to comp the snapper. I was then informed by DINAAA the hostesss that they would take off a percentage not the whole dish which for a 28 dollar dish on a table with the bill being over 200 dollars... that was late to be seated..... that didn't get a full order of biscuits...... with cornbread as an appetizer that was came with the second serving of entrees. I asked her to reconsider, and she said she would. She never came back to the table after saying she would take a look at it. Then we asked for the bill after waiting 5 minutes for the "verdict" and they took 30 percent off of a 28 dollar dish..... so a cool 9 dollars for eating rubber. Food can be good but this is a baddd look for a restaurant that is expensive, and one I have come too multiple times. To not comp 28 dollars. Is bad business. Claudine wouldn't stand for this! #justiceforClaudine

the place is so very cute. the service was good. great waiter. the food did take quite a bit to come out though the plates we hadn't were not anything fancy. the prices for the food was not worth it honestly. the food was nothing to brag about. will not be coming back.

The only thing good here was the ambiance and how they've remodeled this house. The restaurant is obviously very beautiful and is certainly better than an empty dilapidated house as it previously was. Unfortunately, the food was disappointing. The breading of the frog legs just crumbled off when trying to eat it, and it was nothing special. The cornbread was very dry and their flower butter did not add anything to the dish besides decoration. We had to put a lot of that butter on the cornbread since it was so dry. The fried chicken took a very long time to come out and was burnt. The mashed potatoes underneath the chicken were actually pretty decent but not enough on the plate. Also, I would have liked more chilies since it was relatively bland. For a restaurant that has a small one page, one sided menu, you would expect everything to stand out on its own and be prepared very well but this is just not the case.

I had the best Galentines brunch here. We made reservations and were seated promptly. Our waiter, came over right away. Waters were brought out and cocktails were ordered. Then we ordered almost every entree and some appetizers to try family style (we made it family style, it's not a family style restaurant). Grandma's corn bread: had just the right sweetness. The smoked wallflower butter actually had small petals. It complemented the bread well Blue crab beignets: my favorite appetizer. It's a good sweet and salty mix. I really wanted more. Quiche: healthier option for an appetizer, but still tasty Shrimp and grits: the second favorite entree. Deliciously seasoned. Good size shrimp Short rib hash: simple, but filling. Perfectly cooked fried egg over it. Hot chicken and waffles: the #1 from the brunch entrees. If you had to pick one item on the menu, pick this one. The waffles were the best. The chicken was perfectly battered. There wasn't a thing wrong with the dish. Houston hot cakes: with mixed berry compote. No syrup needed. The compote gave it just the right amount of sweetness. Claudine's simple breakfast: I call this the all American breakfast. Eggs, potatoes, bacon and more yummy corn bread. Chocolate pie: I don't remember the name of this dish. We were full, but had to try it. It was the perfect dessert Drinks: I had the mint julep and the French 75. The mint julep was pretty strong. My friends had spicy bloody Mary's and loved them. The restaurant is super cute. They have inside and outside seating. The parking lot is behind the restaurant, but shared with two other restaurants and parking is hard to come by. If you find street parking, take it.

If you're looking for a fancier meal with great ambience, this place is for you! My friends and I came here for afternoon tea and loved it! The manager accommodated our large party despite an error in booking, which was a great start. The building is an old house with beautiful detailing. Pricing was perfect. The tea was a bit watered down, otherwise we really enjoyed the tea treats served. Service was attentive. Will definitely return and recommend to a friend. Recommend carpooling or Ubering as there is not great availability of free parking - do NOT park on the gravel lot at S Alamo and Grayson! Use the gravel lot off E Josephine. We learned the hard way.

Service is incredible, very attentive and warm welcoming Ambience is sooo darling and a modern vintage chic If you want the service and ambience alone it's a 5 star experience Food was nothing to wow about...everything was served lukewarm, considering the wait we didn't even attempt any sorta feedback on that part The crab beignets were slightly overcooked or perhaps prepped in old oil and considering the price point we'd hoped for more crab than breading, the short rib was tasty but minimal meat and the description was a longer read than the portion was to digest...two tater tot size potatoes was an odd pairing but wasn't bad It was $55 for the rib plate and was really the tiniest portion of meat, the fried chicken needed salt and pepper and the corn bread was so dense we needed to chug water cuz it was also really warm in the areas by the windows once we added silt and pepper to the majority of our food it was a tiny bit better but nothing to return for necessary

Great food, ambience and service! We were immediately seated upon arrival and attended to. For drinks, I ordered Claudine's punch. It was spicy and but a bit dilute for my taste. We had to get the grandma's corn bread and it was dense and smoky in flavor (had the Cajun taste). I ordered chicken and waffles and my friend ordered shrimp and grits, and we both loved what we got. We didn't have room for dessert, otherwise would have tried their dessert as well. Overall, a very good experience!

Idk how I forgot the photos!! But here is a few pictures of the food. The inside decor is super cute but didn't get any pics.

I'm obsessed with the classy, old-timey wallpaper aesthetic here - reminds me of fancy home cooking. The service was excellent throughout the entire meal and everyone at the table raved about their food.

Our first time visiting Claudine. We went during lunch so we had no wait at all. I would recommend if you come here for dinner to make a reservation. Upon entering this house is absolutely gorgeous, they did a such lovely job decorating and up keeping it. We were then greeted by our server Issac, he quickly sat us down and gave us our menus. He went over the menu and style of ordering for us than gave us sometime to think it over. So the reason for my 4 stars is they were out of the two dishes we actually wanted to try so I was a bit bummed about that. Anyways so basically you order your courses and they serve them in a very timely manner so a bunch of food just isn't sitting on the table getting cold. I must say that dang smoked trout dip was flipping amazing..... highly recommend trying that for sure! Their cornbread was a sweet soft cake like bread along with the lightly smoked honey butter. It was delicious but I couldn't taste the smoke, if it didn't say smoke I wouldn't have known but non the less the butter was still perfection. Our salads were light and refreshing especially my heirloom salad. Now on to the main courses. Hubby got the hot fried chicken which was served on some delicious creamy mashed potatoes. It actually looked hotter than it was, it was a subtle heat. My gumbo actually had more heat but was a legit gumbo imo. Every bite had a punch of flavor. I look forward to coming back to try their dinner menu but also on the weekend to try their brunch, I'm a sucker for brunch. A must try if you're wanting to get all dolled up and try something a little extra on your pallet. Issac was a delightful server, great smile, charm and knowledgeable.

Greeted for dinner by a lovely hostess! This cute old house has been renovated with lots of cozy tables. We ordered cocktails and our entire meal choices as recommended by our waiter, Ray. Appetizer was Blue Crab beignets that we shared. Enough for four people to share the three beignets. The house salad was delish. Then we chose different entrees. Stuffed onion, bone in pork chop, Ruby Red Trout, and the Short Rib. For dessert we choose the chocolate mousse pie topped w ice cream to share. We ALL cleared our plates as the meal was flawless!

I've been here for dinner and afternoon tea. I appreciated the atmosphere slightly more the food, but the food is pretty good. The restaurant itself is gorgeous, like your fancy grandma's house, or even GrandMillenial. For dinner I had the oysters, which were delicious with their bloody Mary seasoning. This isn't how the oysters are described on the menu but how the server described them. The fried chicken was boneless and I prefer dark meat on the bone and also seemed slightly undercooked. I also came for the Afternoon Tea experience on the weekend. It is a bit pricey for the amount of food received, $40/person with one of each item per person (four sandwiches, a scone, 3 sweets) They did not have the teas mentioned online, such as oolong and pear, so that was disappointing. I went to visit the facilities and caught a whiff of BO, I'm not sure if it was from another diner but I think it might have been coming from the kitchen so the staff may want to be aware of that and burn a candle such as the delightful smelling ones in the bathroom. You may want to pick the time of day you visit for the particular experience you want. Tea in the late afternoon had younger and more casual diners, who spoke loudly of bodily functions with a server that cursed out loud versus dinner, which was a bit more elegant. During the day there is street parking and a lot on Josephine/N Alamo, plus valet in the evening. Service was great both times, especially in the evening.

This place is beautiful! It is immaculately decorated. The menu is precise and executed well! Service is wonderful! We loved everything we tried! Can't wait to go back!! The fried chicken was so good!! It's boneless and tender! I loved the house made hot honey sauce! We went for our anniversary celebration and they were so kind and thoughtful. We enjoyed our meal so much! We had: Cornbread Blackened shrimp salad Fried chicken Steak frites Blueberry pie with ice cream

Fantastic service and excellent food. My friend Yvonne and I were there for brunch on Sunday to celebrate our friendship. The whole vibe is really nice and welcoming. Can't wait to go back. I think I'll take my partner there for his birthday next month. We each had the hurricane cocktail, split the beignets, and then each had the eggs with bacon, potatoes and corn bread. Everything was on point!

What a delightful restaurant! The hostess quickly acknowledged our reservation and we were seated promptly. The restaurant is a converted home and is very welcoming in design and mood.Our waiter Ray was outstanding. They have some specialty cocktails on their menu which looked great and we opted for some old standards. The food was just great! We enjoyed their gumbo, fried chicken and duck confit. Everyone thoroughly cleaned their plates! Desert was a shared French cream pastry with fresh blackberries and very good coffee. Highly recommend you try this gem!!

The food and ambiance of Restaurant Claudine make it a special place. I've been watching this place rise and shine. The food was very good, though I am personally not a French food fan. I do wish they would make a beignet for dessert as I am allergic to shellfish and can't partake in the Blue Crab (though I have heard it is delicious and not to be missed). The place is so beautiful. The design is something you save to your pinterest board. Two reasons to go: food and to stand in the bathroom and awe at the beauty of it all. Will be returning for afternoon tea.

The restaurant decor is super cute, but service was kind of slow. Our waters never got refilled and it took forever for food to come out. I liked the blue crab beignet and the fruit tart, but the pork chop gave me a very oily feeling in my mouth.

Eat local. Restaurant Claudine is yet another foodie must. If you like Up Scale or Little Em's in Southtown, Restaurant Claudine's on Grayson near the Pearl needs to be on your list of places to explore. Owners Emily and Houston Carpenter's new eatery has that quintessential French flare. It's a perfect date place. The intricate details and preservation is an aesthetically beautiful blend of historic meets modern. And the cuisine? Well, I know more than one of us at the table is looking forward to going back. I, for one, can't wait to try the blue crab beignets. MUSTs: Trout dip with dill Charbroiled oysters Quiche Fluffy flapjacks with berry compote Crispy bacon Claudine's punch.

The restaurant is definitely beautiful and the service was stellar, my only thing is that I didn't love the food. It was decent, but nothing I would rave about. We ordered the blue crab beignets and cornbread to start. The cornbread was beautifully presented, the accompanying butter was herbaceous, overall, a good start. The blue crab beignets were decent, i think what was off putting for me was the drizzle of maple syrup over it. I ordered the Cornish hen which came out a bit dry and bland. The accompanying mushrooms were delicious along with the sauce and the cornbread stuffing was lost in the sauce. I just feel like, for the price I paid for dinner, the flavor was just decent.

New restaurant that opened up in October, such a hidden gem. Definitely recommend, it is so unique and quaint. Love for restaurants like this that are unique and stand out amongst the rest. The food is unique blend of French and southern cuisine. The menu is small but perfectly curated to perfect each dish. Full of flavor and flare. The house is small is few seating for a great southern/Charleston vibe, definitely recommend getting a recommendation to be safe on seating or groups. Great place for a nice dinner, date, or group setting for business or a birthday celebration. There are lots of bars around and next to it so just be aware of that if try to book outdoor seating during a late night. The service was perfect, they welcomed us in and kept checking in us and asked how we enjoyed our meals. And do not forget to finish of with their yummy desserts.

Visited this restaurant for the first time today for brunch. Service was amazing and food was delicious. We got the biscuits and gravy, chicken and waffle and croque madame with the fried okra appetizer. Fried okra was perfection with the roumalade, but the chicken and waffle was by far the star of the show. Will definitely come back to try the dinner menu!

After visiting about 5 times since they opened recently, I can attest the food is consistently great. Get the crabmeat Beignets - so unique, delicious & balanced. I love the house salad, gumbo & fish specials. Ambiance is so French Cajun & wallpaper is fabulous. Go in the bathroom! It's like an oasis you want to replicate. Service has been perfect Every Single Time. Love the experience, every room & table is unique.

I recently had the pleasure of dining here for New Year's Eve and it was an absolutely amazing experience. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, with dim lighting and a warm color palette that made for a romantic ambiance. We loved the menu selections. I particularly enjoyed the crab beignets as an appetizer, they were really flavorful. My husband and I shared the duck and pork chop, cooked to perfection and seasoned perfectly. The service was top-notch, the servers were attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. I will definitely be back soon and can't recommend this restaurant enough. Next time, we will try the short rib. If you are looking for a great dining experience and delicious food, this is the place to go.

Some f the best food I've had in a long while. Cornbread, crab beignets and pate to start. Rudy Red Trout, Double bone pork chop and Sausage stuffed onion. My oh my! And a fabulous Pimm's Cup to wash it all done. All served up in what could have been my grandma's house all gussied up for company. I'll be back!!!!