Wild Oats

This place has wonderful food. We got the fajitas and chicken fried steak which were some of the best we have had. The shot of chili was the perfect size to try. It was very good. Had Pecan pie and Dr Pepper cake both were fantastic.

Such a yummy meal, we’ll be back again and again! You can sip a marg and let your toddlers play on the patio if they won’t sit long like mine - it is gated and latched!! Puffy brisket tacos were insanely delicious. So is the chicken fried steak!

Took my boyfriend for his birthday. We ordered and shared the brisket puffy tacos and the chicken fried steak. Both were delicious, but the CFS stole the show. Until the Dr Pepper chocolate cake anyway. Great service and nice, casual atmosphere. Will definitely return.

Great food and atmosphere! Andrew the bartender was an awesome host. Best place to grab a muffuletta sandwich without heading for Louisiana.

Great chicken fried steak! And the muffuletta is huge! Also recommend the pepper jelly app and the churros for dessert.

Saw Tanji Patton’s show on Wild Oats and their chicken fried steak. So, tonight was the night to try it. Well. It wasn’t bad, but, bacon is cheap. So if you’re spending all that money on a good cut of meat, I think wagyu?, why would you top it with bacon flavored gravy and green beans and make it taste like bacon? Asking for a friend. I mean, it tasted good but it just seems weird to use such an expensive cut of meat for this type of bacon gravy flavor profile.

Just moved into the area and was really excited about this place. After first visit, enjoyed the experience, but was a bit disappointed about the beer menu, with a place called wild oats, really expected more. I’d be here regularly if you have a solid craft beer menu. Some good ipas, stouts, porters, hefs, etc… really think it would be much more crowded every weekend than it already is if this was added. Would love to see it and happy to share a suggested list. (Have brewed my own a bit and appreciate all types).

My go to is the Pepper Jelly with an Old Fashioned. I always sit at the bar and the service is great! The atmosphere is simple but cute.

I went to Wild Oats for the first time in July and ordered the pork belly, chili and queso. Then I realized I was running late for a movie date and had to pack it all to-go however in the 15 minutes I was inside I thought the ambiance was great! I loved the pork belly and the queso was good. I wasn't a huge fan of the chili but I'm very particular about chili. Also order a marg but didn't have time to drink it. I heard the unfortunate news that they're closing soon so I'll be back today hopefully! I wish them great luck on their next venture.

Went to Wild Oats to try out the dinner Houston restaurant month. This place is great. I wish it had been cooler outside because they have an awesome patio. We were seated promptly and ordered our drinks. We both got the mexican martini. I have to say we were disappointed. The drink was VERY good, but it was sooo tiny. It would have been nice to have had a bigger one for the price. So we ordered and basically shared everything so that we could get a taste of a lot of different things. We started out with the crab cake which was perfect! We also got the pork belly lettuce wraps. They had great flavor, but I wish it were served with the sauce so that we could add more. Next came the entrees. We got the blackened snapper with grits and asparagus. Wow! Such wonderful flavors. Even the asparagus was tender. We also got the chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and asparagus with jalapeno gravy. Everything was so tasty! For dessert we had the cheesecake with blueberries and the crème brûlée. It definitely topped off a wonderful meal, but it was so much food we had to get a to go container for everything. We love the restaurant month where we can try out a variety of foods all for one price.

We went here for Houston Restaurant Weeks. The appetizers were very good, I had the Armadillo egg which is actually not an armadillo it is a sausage with suffings, my friend had the chili and was so good, my other friend had another appetizer which was good. The meal I had was fish po boy it was very dry and the bland fish was not chopped on it I asked for more sauce which made it more tasty. Both of my friends had chicken fried steak and the both said wasn't tasteful. We had the Dr Pepper chocolate cake which we was the first thing on the menu that got our attention, well it was a drey chocolate cake with no taste of Dr. Pepper. The waitress hands didn't look very clean and you could see the dirt under her nails. It would be a great mandatory to have staff wash there hands, she was nice though. The location is nice and the inside looked well.

Our group of 4 decided on Wild Oats for our yearly Houston Restaurant Weeks date night. Wild Oats did not disappoint! I had the pork belly lettuce wraps, chicken fried steak, and Dr. Pepper cake. We also ordered the pepper jelly which was delicious! The only thing that could have been better were the drinks. For the price, the drinks were tiny. We would definitely return for the food. We loved everything we tried from the restaurant weeks menu.

Billed as an Updated/Elevated Take on Texas, this new development is anchored by this Marfa, Tx inspired restaurant. The western boho, farmstead aesthetic plays really well with the menu obviously. Staff is excellent, some of the best service I've had, supremely friendly and helpful above and beyond. We had a 1yr old who was having a moment and they made it so much easier, offering her sliced grapefruit because she wanted some of mommy's Paloma. Bringing her an order of brisket and avocado, and off menu option! Absolutely wowed by how taken care of we were. Giving that 5th star for the wait staff and front of house for the extra mile they went. I love the focused menu, offers some traditional cowboy cooking along with Mexican influences, as well as some others. Portions are on the small side and lean towards being shareable honestly. I got the chicken fried steak, as suggested by our waitress, wasn't disappointed. Likely one of the better CFS (Im gonna coin the abbreviation right now) I've, but even the Texas size upgrade is still on the small end of the spectrum as far as Texas sized options go. Everything you order here makes sense and doesn't just seem like it was thrown on there without the concept in mind. Nice bar and and cocktail options. All are very Tex-mexy, margs, Paloma's, ranch water, old fashioneds. Got a pomegranate cocktail, kinda sweet, so it went down really quick. It's in my neck of the woods, gonna be back here soon!

This place is maybe more of a 3.5 stars, but mediocre service definitely made me lower my rating. As far as food goes, I had the chicken fried steak sandwich with tots. The tots were perfection. The bread on the sandwich was okay--maybe a bit too thin, which made it a touch too soft to hold up to the steak. The chicken fried steak was nice and tender, not chewy. It was just slightly more boring than I would have hoped it would be. Our original server kept disappearing and then at some point we had a new waiter show up who seemed mildly irritated that we were asking to order, after waiting for a decent amount of time, and in a fairly empty restaurant. They forgot to input my order, which made it take even longer for us to get our food. Normally I'd go easier on human error mistakes, except for the fact that we were only one of like 3 occupied tables. It's nice that they have a dedicated parking lot, so it was easy to find a spot. I'll come back because it's close, but note that the menu is small, and the prices are on the higher side.

We swung by Wild Oats, located on the corner of Westview and Witte; next to the Decoy and the newer development on this formerly barren intersection. They have a decently sized parking lot so no worries there. They also have outdoor and indoor seating and the restaurant is very new so the interior is clean and modern. We got the oysters and armadillo eggs for apps. The armadillo eggs were a bit bland, the bacon that was wrapped around the sausage were burnt for a good portion so you had to cut that part off. The flavor was a bit less than expected compared to armadillo egg style apps that we've tried elsewhere. The oysters were fresh; I scraped off the chili oil though. On the main entrees, we did the fried chicken bucket and fajita family style. The fajita was served with only 3 tortillas (which is clearly not enough) and for the cost, the portion is not great. Surprisingly, the beef fajitas here are not as flavorful as any of the fajita platters from the more well known chains around town. The fried chicken was likely the best dish that we've tried today, which came with a side of mashed potatoes, slaw, and Mac and cheese. The tender had a nice batter and was juicy and tender on the inside (except for the white meat piece). The sides were served in plastic containers like you would see at a BBQ spot. I did not enjoy their mashed potatoes and the overly creamy flavor. Their slaw was solid and I didn't try any of the Mac. The fried chicken bucket was $54 with sides and was recommended for 4; I reckon two standard hungry humans could easily eat this bucket in addition to some apps. Overall; it was good to try out this spot having seen this area pop up in a bid to gentrify the west Spring Valley area, which was historically not the greatest. I was not overly impressed flavor wise by most of the things we tried today, and at their price point, there are so many tasty options in Houston in the casual/slightly upscale dining space that you really need to deliver something superb.

Great service, great food, kid friendly, great ambiance. Overall great experience. We will be back.

Eh, it's fine. The atmosphere is calm and enjoyable and the staff is kind. Pros: great cocktails and mocktails, clean restaurant, and the food tastes fresh. Cons: sometimes putting a "spin" on traditional dishes doesn't make it better. I had the campechana and a couple Tommy's margaritas on my first visit and they were great. On my second visit I had an old fashioned and the shrimp and grits. The grits were honestly just corn and a spicy cream. Not a fan.

Came here for Sunday Brunch with friends and out of town guests in an attempt to show them both Texan and Mexican food. FYI, they only have brunch on Sundays. Ordering Al la carte is NOT an option. If you have food sensitivities, it may not be the best option to spend $45 per person and eat only a few items. I think it's over priced for a small buffet line, but it's worth trying once just for the experience. Pros: Great in-person customer service. Servers did a wonderful job explaining what everything is and what's in each dish. They take good sanitary measures and serve food with gloves on. Cute atmosphere. They change up the buffet each week, so you'll always have a surprise. Favorites foods: fried macaroni and cheese, enchiladas, the flan and the warm churros Live music. Cons: Parking is nightmare on Sundays. Overpriced - you would hope for special quality food for the price or greater selections. Foods: the brisket, smoked turkey, and the ribs were ok - had better elsewhere. When you call the restaurant, it's almost impossible to get someone on the phone. I made 5 attempts before someone picked up and they placed me on hold for greater than 13 minutes before getting disconnected. When I attempted to call back, it would go straight to voicemail for another 3 attempts - FAILED.

Two visits so far and I am salivating while planning my next visit. I want to tell everyone about this place! My first visit was after strolling the Houston Famer's Market. We had the armadillo eggs on the patio while watching the crowd shop and kids play on the lawn. Second visit was on a Thursday evening. It was kinda quiet, however the bar had a good crowd and there was a large group seated inside too. The drinks are crafted perfectly and the staff is very nice.

I went with my family since it's down the street. My brothers opted for Underbelly while we ate here. It's a great location and very aesthetically pleasing inside. We ordered the Armadillo Egg for starters (not pictured). It was decent - I was expecting a fried jalapeño of sorts but it didn't align with my thoughts. I got the country fried steak sandwich - it was okay. Weird option to not have fries as a choice. The soup I ordered was decent. Overall I feel like this place is confused on the menu, like they just put a jumble of stuff together. The menu is not cohesive and it doesn't match the aesthetic of the restaurant. I think they need to understand the demographic of the area and pivot. Plus, we were charged for every single ice tea we ordered - who does that? But our server was really nice!

Checked out the new location in Spring Branch recently. The decor is super cute. The server was attentive & food came out timely. Catfish poboy was under seasoned, bread was ok. Chicken fried steak & mash potatoes was good, but had a little indigestion later (needed to grab the tums). But that could just be me !! Since I've been cutting down on the heavy foods lately. Would definitely come back if there is a brunch menu. Parking was ok, but we came early. I can see it being difficult during peak times.

Everyone in our party was in agreement that the chicken fried steak was the item to order. The staff was very kind and attentive. They even gave us a free signature pancake.

This is a tricky one to write. I've been a huge fan of Chris Shepherd's work for years, and of course, the front-of-house and back-of-house teams that execute on his visions. The Texas Monthly review got me thrilled to come check this out. And our meal definitely had its highlights. But all in all, it was hard for me to get too, too excited about this visit to Wild Oats. What's good: Pepper jelly cheese was outstanding! Nice fry on the fried pickles. Wagyu chicken fried steak was tasty. Chicken off the grill was really nicely done too. Drinks are creative and don't skimp on liquor. Even the leftovers were great! The service: Service was okay, but not at the level I'm used to seeing at One Fifth and Underbelly. We had great interactions from a manager and a chef, but our server was not as strong. The description of one of our entrees from the server was fairly different from what it ended up being. The location: In time, the Houston Farmers Market could become a cool spot. At the moment, it was a little disappointing. At the moment, Wild Oats is the only place that is open after dark. Unlike the old One Fifth building, where you could go check out Poison Girl or Goodnight Charlie's after a meal, a Wild Oats meal will end with you unlocking your car. The ambiance: An excellent playlist of Texan bands! I liked elements of the classic, family homestead design, and the open kitchen is a really great touch with the homestyle feel they're going for. However, it was almost a bit too casual for the food served. Diner tables and linoleum floors with your $85 steak? It would be nice to see some tablecloths. And lastly, the price: At the end of the day, times are challenging for both restaurants and their customers. Wild Oats is the go-to spot for Texas comfort food, and there is a price to be paid for quality farm-to-table eats. At the same time, the weak service, less-than-ideal location, and overly-casual feel prevent Wild Oats from being one of my favorite spots in this price point in the way that One Fifth was. It's not the 2014 oil boom days anymore, and a $42 chicken-fried Wagyu steak, while a Wagyu steak on one hand, is $42 on the other hand. I'm sure this wasn't my last visit to Wild Oats. I'll be following closely how both Wild Oats and the Houston Farmer's Market evolve, and look forward to giving them another try down the road. There's just too much potential for this to not be a winner.

Wonderful addition to Spring Branch! Three of us ate at the bar and enjoyed the friendly service. Cocktails and mocktails were tasty! We devoured the pepper jelly, chicken fried steak and chili. Will make this a regular stop!

Went during 713 day. Food was delicious. We had some Alabama oysters, chicken fried steak, breakfast tacos and margaritas. Service was great. Manuel was great, always checking up on us. We also ordered churros and it was delicious!!!

Great spot! Had the chicken fried steak, tres leashes pancakes, bbq bacon burger and the pepper jelly with Texas toast over 2 meals this week with the wife...all dishes were GREAT! Give it a try...

I went to Wild Oats for their Sunday Brunch and the best way to describe my experience is that it was worth it to try once, but I'm not sure if I would keep coming back every week. Their Sunday brunch, while it has a weekly changing menu to keep things interesting, still fell a little flat for me. Don't get me wrong, the food quality is there and you don't go hungry, but it just didn't feel "worth it" for the $45 price tag on brunch. The restaurant, is centered within the plaza of the Houston's Farmer's market, making it a great backdrop for patrons to be able to wander around the farmer's market and grab brunch while their at it. While the marketplace was pretty busy, Wild Oats still had plenty of seating and it didn't seem like reservations were needed, even though we made some just in case. The atmosphere stuck with the Tejas theme of the whole plaza and focused on serving a lot of traditional Texas foods, including Texas BBQ and Tex-Mex. As mentioned before, the quality of the food is superb, there's no doubt about it. My favorite dish of the day was the corn salad which gave a refreshing and bright bite! I actually liked it even better than the guacamole! Another dish that I enjoyed was the chicken enchiladas, which had so much flavor and tenderness to it. Other dishes that just didn't quite live up to standards were the ribs and brisket. While there are still others to choose from, it felt like those entrees should have been the star of the show, but were overshadowed by other side dishes. Again, the biggest thing for me was that it just didn't feel like it was the best value for $45. I understand the quality would warrant that, but it didn't make me feel like I wanted to splurge again for the same, or similar meal. Another downside is that parking on Sunday gets to be really crowded and hard to find because Wild Oats shares the parking lot with the rest of the plaza, and if there's extra booths and vendors showcasing, there could be a limited space if you're trying to make your reservation.

I have to agree with an earlier review that says "a hidden gem behind the Houston's Farmer Market". The last thing I was expecting that day is to eat a juicy and delicious Chicken Fried Steak with wagyu beef!!! We got into the place a Wednesday about 3:00pm... the place was almost empty but the service was really courteous and answered our questions. They have two prices for the Chicken Fried Steak; $18 / $32. I never felt they pushed me to order the $32... so I ordered the $18 and was really enough for me. The quality of the meat is superior and the way they cooked make the meat retain all the juicy flavor. Also... the place is super clean inside and outside (they have tables to eat outside). My thanks to the friendly staff!!!

We (party of 4) stopped here after a youth baseball game and I wanted to like this place more...but it was just average. Everything about it was average except for the questo which was just not very good. I got the chicken fried steak sandwich, my wife and her brother got the burger, and my sister-in-law got some sort of salad. Nothing was bad but nothing was good enough to make an effort to come back. It was the afternoon for lunch and no one was there so maybe it is better at dinner but we were underwhelmed. However, our waiter was really nice. Basically, this place was higher than a 2.5 stars but not worthy of 4. Slightly less than 3 feels right based on our personal experience.

I really wanted to give this place a chance - especially their ambiance and setting is very family friendly and the decor is very pretty. However we ordered quesadillas, a kids chicken and macaroni, a chicken salad and brisket tacos. The brisket tacos tasted very unclean and had a weird smell and taste. The macaroni was cold, and my quesadillas were not hot and fresh. I truly wondered if they served us food that was left over. We talked with the restaurant manager and she was able to help change out the macaroni and substitute an egg taco - however my brother ended up going home very sick from the brisket.

Wild Oats comes with much fan fare from Chris Sheperds line of successful ventures. The facility itself tells the story of how Tejas became Texas and the reflection on the people and the food. Interior décor is impressive and it gives off the inviting feeling of the old west meets the modern metropolis. Conveniently in reach from all the farmer's markets stalls and the actual farmer's booth, Wild Oats is inherently an ode to the history of the state of Texas. With our heritage massively intertwined with Central American culture. Its beautifully situated in the ever busy Houston Farmers Market where Hispanic farmers have a firm hold in the area. Our party went during Sunday brunch buffet for $45 a person. Food was underwhelming as it wasn't exactly what you would consider a "buffet" but rather a cafeteria line with 'make up' on. Items were interesting but not in a negative way. At the start, you'll find a spinach blue cheese salad and caesar salad, both were done well. Then further down, you'll have fried turkey legs and wings, smashed potatoes, brisket, and smoked honey ribs, tuna salad, fried fish, chicken enchiladas, cubed mac and cheese, and an assortment of Mexican desserts. Honestly, nothing really impressed me with the main courses of the 'Buffet'. The best entree was the fried turkey legs/wings which i did go back for seconds. However, the brisket was very underwhelming and the ribs are pretty much a 'poor mans' smoked char sui ribs. The tuna salad had an interesting spin to it as it was served with special chicken flavored saltines that were fried to hell. I didn't even waste stomach space on the enchiladas and fried fish. I know this is a tejas themed restaurant, but as brunch/lunch buffet, I would think there would have been eggs involved as well. Dessert offered a nice spread of sweet breads, and traditional pastries. The 'churro' was absolutely a delish surprise. Wild Oats fell short of my expectations as it seems to be more of a 'Novelty' restaurant. Food was just a bit over average, not exactly a lot of options, but the price per person was at a premium. It was just 'OK' to me. I'm glad I came to try it, as now I know not to come back. Good for a stop just once.

Wild Oats is snuggly tucked away at the back of the Houston Farmer's Market property. We had a late reservation (not realizing they closed at 10 instead of 11) but were warmly welcomed by the staff. As we enjoyed our scrumptious tartare and flavorful cup of chili, country tunes piped in the background. The space was artfully designed with fun stained glass and colorful floor tiles--it was really inviting and made for a nice, low key date spot! Our main dishes were wild. Loved everything we ordered and will come back when we're in the area for sure.

Server was friendly and knowledgeable. Food was delicious. I had the spare ribs with broccoli gratin and my son had the puffy tacos with chicken. Don't miss out on the bananas tres leches. Scrumptious.

Okay, I also have to give a shout out to "Good Taste with Tanji" who recommended this hidden gem in Houston. Hiding behind the Farmer's Market, this place is a must-do. The food and drinks were delicious and makes for good people watching as kids frolick on the grass out front. I highly recommend the Armadillo Eggs--they were a surprise. And the owner came out to check on us, which was also a nice touch. It was a bit of a drive for me down south but I would do it again. The food is worth the drive.

This review is for the Sunday buffet, $55/per person, from 11am-3pm, live music, and it has comfortable indoor and outdoor seating. Everyone who works here is very friendly and attentively, they made sure our water cup was never empty. My friend brought her dog, they even brought water bowl for the dog. The Sunday buffet menus changes, the week we came it has shrimp, Mac & cheese, several different types of meat such as brisket and pot roast, baked egg dish with ham, build your own tacos, and some other salads and vegetables dishes as the main. For dessert, they had chocolate tres leches, Mexican bakery, and churros. A great new and fun place for Sunday brunch buffet, although it is a little expensive.

Ordered off the HRW menu. Pepper Jelly was yummy, and really enjoyed the armadillo egg. Chili was first rate as was the Huevos Ranchero salad. The chicken thighs were very tender and the chicken fried steak melted in our mouth. And the blueberry cobbler was a great finale for our meal. Oh, and the old fashioned are very nice, I will definitely be back for those as well!

I'm kicking myself for not taking pics of the pepper jelly and armadillo egg apps. I hate taking pics of food in restaurants. Should have done it here. Note to self, the apps are sized for 4 people. The mains are for two. Order everything and take home what you can't finish. The service is personal and just plain Texas solid. Several people provided various assistance as we ate. We even had the good fortune of Nick, the guy behind the concept, bringing us our food and spending a little time at our table. I 100% recommend the chicken fried steak. If you're still reading... The silverware is perfect. Texas finish, perfect size. The music is perfect, right volume for a 56 year old who likes SRV. The seating is VERY comfortable. Parking is easy behind the farmers market.

Had lunch at this place today and the server was very charming and chatty. lol! Food was ok, needed more seasonings. I had the taco plate and the brisket was dry, hmmm maybe a day old. Rice was bland. My friend had the sandwich plate and I have to say those tater tots were right on point! Pricey for lunch but we'll try it again.

My husband and I stopped by during restaurant week. We had: pepper jelly spread, chicken fried steak, armadillo eggs, and the chargrilled salad. Everything was very good, tasted fresh, seasoned well. Big portions. The only issue was the service. There were several times when we needed refills, and there were several servers standing right in front of the refill pitchers talking and hanging out. But never looked around to see if they were needed. I would still go back to try other items, and hope the poor service was just a fluke.

Service is fantastic! Food is amazing z! Milay is the best bartender ! Super sweet and attentive!

Going to give our first trip to Wild Oats 4 stars. Food was really good. Service friendly but spotty. We liked the space but the 4 top was pretty cramped. Overall a good meal, we will likely return. On to the food: We started with the Queso and the Haven Shrimp Corn Dogs. The queso was very tasty, but the portion was pretty small. The Shrimp corn dogs were a hit, especially for my son who ended up ordering a second portion for dessert (yep, strange). Next we had a cup of chili. Bomb.com for sure. I wish they were open for lunch as I would surely make the trip into the farmers market for a weekday bowl of chili. For our entrees, my daughter in law and my wife both ordered the redfish on the halfshell. Excellent and the salsa verde and tomatillo chow chow were a unique and tasty sauce. At $40 for what seemed like a 6 oz filet with no sides, perhaps the dish is a bit pricey. My son had the Bone In Ribeye with twice baked potatoes and reported everything to his liking. I had their interesting take on King Ranch Casserole. An excellent grilled 1/2 chicken on top of a portion of more traditional King Ranch Casserole. Very good. I would definitely order this dish again. For Dessert, my son enjoyed his shrimp, but the ladies got traditional desserts. The Bread pudding was top notch, but the chocolate Tres Leches was really lacking. Very dry. My wife and I each had one bite and that was enough. The Tres leches was the only miss of the night. The only other thing I would give a few points off for was the cocktail list. Maybe they can expand on the 4 seasonal cocktails and even add to the "Staples" list. It seems that Chris Shephard restaurants have an excellent spirits list, but not necessarily the most innovative cocktail program. Here is to wishing this innovative concept in an innovative location works out to be a success. We appreciate what Mr. Shepherd adds to the Houston Culinary scene.

Food is regular, takes a long time to get a waitress Service is very good tho Ambience is classic texas style, meaning is good ambience

We had a great lunch at Wild Oats! The restaurant is beautiful and located near the back of the Houston Farmers Market (pro tip: there's more parking in the back anyways, so it's convenient to park back there anyways). Here's what we tried: -Queso: The description on the menu doesn't do justice to this appetizer. It comes with an entire board of items beyond chips and queso: chicharrones, tortillas, salsa. Great for sharing. -Shrimp corn dogs: It's just what it sounds like--corn dogs, with tail-on shrimp instead of hot dogs. How can it not be good? -Chicken fried steak: Just be warned that this dish is GIGANTIC...and delicious. There are two slabs of chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, and green beans, all topped with gravy and maybe sprinkles of bacon? Anyhow, I barely made it through half of my entree. Though note that it reheats well. Anyhow, great lunch, very impressed. The meal is heavy, but it's a treat.

Yes!! We visited for Houston's Restaurants Weeks and they did not disappoint!! We had the caesar salad, crab cake - amazing!! For our entrees we had the red snapper and chicken fajitas. Everything so fresh and tasty. The service was top tier! The server made sure made sure to check in with us before each course. The restaurant is cute, has a casual tex-mex theme. There is an outside patio area with a good amount of parking. Try it!

Food was overpriced and ok at best. Service was excruciatingly slow and unimpressive. Drinks took over 20 minutes, but tasted good enough. It took 1.5 hours to get our entrees after ordering. It took 15 minutes after we ordered drinks before the server took our food order. The manager came out and apologized, but I had to leave after 2 hour without getting a simple fish sandwich. The ambiance was bright and cheerful. The restaurant only had about 15 patrons, but still the bar couldn't turn out drinks and the kitchen couldn't turn out food. Absolutely nothing redeemable about this place.

Loved my experience at Wild Oats! Its hidden right away in the Houston Farmers Market. My server Jordan was great, funny, and informative! I loved the option of having patio seating, bar seating, and dining room experience. The menu consists of our Texan favorites with a twist, really reminds me of fair food but made with love. Majority of the ingredients they use are directly from the farmers market so you know it's fresh! For appetizers I tried the Shrimp Corn Dogs and Armadillo Eggs! If you like jalapeño poppers you're gonna love this appetizer! The main attraction was the Chicken Fried Steak layered with that jalapeño gravy, mash potatoes, and green beans. The gravy wasn't too spicy for my non-spice lovers, so you can still enjoy. You can also order 1/2 size or full depending on your appetite. For dessert, the churros is a must. Comes with a dulce Leche sauce that's unforgettable!

Wild Oats is a farm-to-table joint serving a Texas focused menu out of a restaurant and bar adjacent the Houston farmers market. The place is rather difficult to find - you have to walk through the market and look for Wild Oats on the north side. We stopped by for a quick bite. I started with the chili and it was splendid. The best chili I've ever had. The beef was tender and flavorful and the toppings were fresh and delicious. 11/10 chili! I had the short rib fajitas as my main course. The beef was just a touch too fatty for me. Most of the slices contained inedible white fat. Short rib, in my experience, is tender but lean. The toppings (pickled jalapeño) were splendid as were the tortillas. Maybe the day I decided to dine things were just too fatty... I'm not sure. Wild Oats offers a full bar with happy hour and discounts on various drinks. I had the Toledo drink and it was solid. Service was polished and professional.

So let me start off by saying this is a friendly environment and the service was good. However I ordered the wagu chicken fried steak with tots Togo. The food was good, but not $27.08 good if you catch my drift. For the amount I spent I would have imagined I would get more bang for my buck.

Isn't this Chris Shepherd's restaurant? One of his worst. Started with bland pork belly "lettuce wraps" a large piece of the fattiest pork belly on top of a bib lettuce leaf, pickled onions and no sauce. Dry thick pork, hard pass. Chicken fried steak came out at the same time, also before cocktails. That was ok, a little bland on the meat but the green beans had a sweet/sticky flavor? Gravy was ok too. What really threw us off was the server serving churros. After serving and us realizing they were raw it took almost 20 minutes for her to come to our table to check on them. Then I told her and she asked what she could do, I said I would like for them to be cooked and to go if possible. She came back with the check and no churros claiming I didn't want them. Wow. She deserved the tip she got. She also only filled our water glasses once while she had only 1 table. Great look wild oats. Sad to see this place crash to the ground like it's going to.

Very hard to legitimize this place Exist ! Why, I bet taco truck in same parking lot 90% cheaper , 9.00$ For pickle appetizer?

We finally got to try out this new spring branch spot! We came in on a Wednesday evening with 2 hungry toddlers. Our server, Kristy, was great! She helped us pick an appetizer, the pork belly lettuce wraps. They were good! Our toddlers loved their food, Mac & cheese and quesadilla. The kids meal came with tater tots, which were very tasty too! My husband got the chicken fried steak, which he loved. I got the butternut squash soup (which they let me try before getting a cup), and the grilled romaine salad with chicken. We all loved our meals. We ended with the banana tres leches - so good! It's a really nice atmosphere, good staff, and yummy food! We will be back! Oh and kids eat free Monday-Thursday!

The food and drinks were all very underwhelming. To top it off they charge customers a 3% credit card convenience fee. I think this is a huge turn off because that should be an expense for the business, not to the customer.

We enjoyed our Thursday dinner here. We selected the beef tartare as an appetizer, tried their wings and a bowl of their chili. All very good. If you order the bowl you get Fritos on the side otherwise you can just get a cup or a shot of it. 1/2 price off tequila on Thursdays allowed my husband to indulge a bit more than usual. The wings are smoke so that are very tasty. Love the staff here. Kind of felt like I was coming home to eat and they were family. Also I heard they're brunch is really good on Sundays so I'll be back for that!

Went there for the first time with some friends and I was very impressed. Food was amazing. We sat at the bar as we waited for ours friends to arrive and tried the Selena and the Tommy's Margarita. My husband added the spicy option to his margarita and it was spectacular. If you like spicy drinks, then I totally recommend. The Selena was an amazing signature drink. It was the perfect mixture of mezcal and tequila that was hidden but you can still feel the effect. We had the Campechana and the Heaven shrimp corn dogs as an appetizer and the were phenomenal. As an entree my husband and I split the Texas fried steak topped with mash potatoes and green beans. Service was great. Very attentive! Setting of the place was great. Selena-9/10 Tommy's Margaritas (w/ spicy topping)- 10/10 Campechana-7/10 (only because I like my cocktail shrimp spicy) Heaven shrimp corn dogs-9/10 Fried steak- 9/10

Great decor, wonderful service, but food seemed underwhelming. I went there for a Sunday brunch at 11 and we were the only group. I ordered chilaquiles and got a soggy pile of nachos with way too much salsa on it. So felt a little disappointed.

this new location is perfect! The ambiance is so great and the food is amazing! The chicken fried steak is one of their most popular dishes and it was so good, amazing flavor.

Tried this out tonight to take advantage of the Houston Restaurant Week's menu. Met a group of girlfriends from our rodeo committee and we had a lovely dinner. We all ordered off the Houston restaurant week menu and were very impressed with everything we got. Four courses, great portion sizes, and good service from Jacob. I had the chicken fried steak and it was amazing, ate every last bite of it, the mashed potatoes and green beans! I ordered the pepper jelly appetizer and split it with a friend who got the armadillo egg. We enjoyed each one and I was impressed with the armadillo egg because I'm always hesitant to order bacon wrapped items as it's never crisp enough for me on the bacon. They did it perfectly here. Can't wait to take my husband back!