Liza K.
Yelp
I think what kills this place is the logistics and waitress training. I'll explain that in full detail. First, logistics. Like getting inside was confusing. We were trying to figure it out with another group, all of us just like huh...how do you get in. I just went for the bold method and began to pull every door open until I found something like an entrance.
We get inside and the head chef is like whoa...this is the back entry, but let me give you a tour.
Chef is super nice and attentive.
My waitress was friendly, but when we would need extra time, she'd disappear forever. Like, not out of neglect, more like she thought...okay give them 15+ minutes to think about it.
Another thing to note, our waitress was hands down the prettiest girl in the room. Hands down no questions. However, you could tell she was super uncomfortable with her waitress outfit. It was super short shorts, low cut cleaveage shirt for no good reason other than to have her stuff hang out, so maybe possibly drunk dudes in the evening will give her a larger tip. Her tugging at it uncomfortably made me sad for her. Like, give her a freaking kimono, she doesn't like the outfit! She was legit pretty enough, she could pull in tons of tips, even with a robe on.
My only other real knock on her, aside from leaving a long time in the beginning, is she wouldn't check on us for refills.
Food wise, I think everything was delicious, but it wasn't what I imagined. I ordered the salmon and grits. I didn't picture it to be fried though. My husband ordered cinamon toast crunch french toast stuff. It was smaller than we thought. However, with the Houston Restuarants menu, it was a lot of food when you consider the other courses.
The chef kept coming out and asking about the food. I wish I told him, I think the salmon and grits would have tasted better if it wasn't fried, but I also didn't want to hurt his feelings. Everything else on the menu was super tasty and delicious. I really liked how excited the chef was and how he wanted feedback. And honestly, I loved that and didn't want to crush his spirit. Like, maybe I'm the only chick that thinks the salmon and grits doesn't need to be fried, you know? I need more food from this place.
I definitely wouldn't come here later in the evening, but if they take care of the waitress training, logistical issues, and maybe reconsider if the waitresses really need tiny outfits - maybe they have shy girls you know an alternate modest waitress outfit then this place would be so good. I think it's a good brunch spot. I don't think I'd come here to party, because people lately are disrespectful and I don't think I'd keep my mouth shut if I saw some gross guy being inappropriate with the waitress.
And I'd end up on Grizzy's Hood News for fighting someone, and no one has time for that.
Try it out. Use the Houston Restaurant Weeks Menu when it becomes available and visit at brunch.
Oh and Chef if you're reading this, the only other thing I'd suggest is having non pork alternatives. We had a couple eating with us that couldn't eat pork, so they ordered french fries. I never thought about their dietary restrictions, because I'm use to other brunch places having more variety, I suppose.
Good job chef.