Came here for Houston restaurant week to enjoy some French cuisine, as the heart yearns for some familiar taste out here in the ‘new world’ every once in a while. The experience was decent. It was a pleasure to see the chef himself make a tour, which is standard practice in any reputable European restaurant. The beef tartare was great, so were the escargots. I liked the duck Wellington, but alas, call me traditional, I do prefer the wellingtoned beef fillet steak. Finally, the crepe Suzette was impeccable, as well as the meringue. Thank you for having us!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Don
This is a MUST SEE. It's a dive bar turned into a comfortable, unpretentious French bistro. The food is wonderful, right-sized, and a great value. Tablecloths, proper silverware, French standards playing in the background, and printed menus. Why would anyone wait an hour at one of those crowded chains when you can have Sunday brunch here? Quiche which was delicious. I recommend the prix fixe lunch: perfect (not salty) piping-hot french onion soup (it stays hot the whole meal); croque monsieur 1/4 sandwich which I ate just the bottom of because the top was just bread and cheese, but I plopped the top into the remains of my soup and it was perfect; the risotto was some of the best, not salty, not too thick and rich, topped with perfect asparagus tops; standard ceasar salad. The highlight for me was the creme brulee "two ways;" a standard vanilla and the wowza annise. Just tremendous. Recommend.
Emily
We had a mix of HRW items and a la carte. It was bad. They were out of several items. The ribeye was a 3/8 inch thick overdone cut of meat and the fries were burger king quality. The tartare was very overseasoned/saucey with a ketchup flavor. Overall poor quality. The bread service was no better than a take and bake fine crumb baguette.
Margaret
My friend Emma and I enjoyed our dinner here! Entrees (catch of the day and filet mignon) were delicious and perfectly cooked...plus my garlic mashed potatoes were topped with a sprinkle of edible flowers! My burrata appetizer was tasty and enough to share. Emma had the sardines and cleaned her plate. Dessert, an apple tart, was underwhelming, though beautifully presented with small scoops of whipped cream and ice cream on the side. The apples needed more spice and more cooking time. Our server was just okay (bringing dishes we hadn't ordered, failing to replace used utensils). But at the end of our meal, the chef came to our table and introduced himself, asking how we liked the food. Nice! I'll give this restaurant another try.
Bradley
Went for HRW lunch and was quite astounded at what we didn't get for our money. $25 for lunch is not really expensive, but the portion size was really inexcusable. We got the steak and frites. French fries were the only good part and at least it came with a decent amount. Not sure why the waiter asked how I wanted my steak cooked. The thinnest piece of meat I'd ever seen was laid out on my plate with 40% gristle and fat. You could've laid this piece of meat on a grill for 1 minute and still overcooked it, which it was. The pictures online look like a big ribeye. This was deli sliced ribye. If it had been the best ribeye I'd ever had, then I would've been fine with it but it was tasteless and tough. That being said, excellent ambiance and service was good. Maybe if someone can tell me a specific thing they had was amazing I'd go back, but as of not it isn't on the list.
MC Vasquez
We’d been wanting to try this place for a while, but never got to it until last week. We went for a friend’s birthday dinner during the week and loved it! If you’re looking for a casual yet elevated restaurant feel, this is a great place to go. Felt like a neighborhood restaurant and the service was exceptional. We ordered off the restaurant week menu and got the sardines rillette, seared filet mignon and the chocolate bread pudding. The presentation was great and the steak was perfectly cooked. We also had a great Chianti Reserve. Definitely going back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Diem Allis
We came here for HRW. The ambiance was very romantic. I was not blown away by anything on the menu. The steak tartare was decent. The escargot was meh. The grilled ribeye was disappointing. It was very thin and fatty. The desserts were ok. The service was ok but not spectacular. Not worth coming back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Kat Spofford
Love the style of this place, the dark and moody! Nice private room for large parties, and a nice dining area with comfortable seating. The chef came out after meal was over to check on everyone's food. Good meat/beef choices, but the seafood is where the restaurant really shines. Catch of day is a good place to start, ant salmon dish, and escargot. Desserts are thoughtful, and worth sharing.
Chef Phillipe’s resume speaks for itself! His food is impeccable and comes with a side of charm. Lovely person and I wish him only but the best!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Santiago Rivas
My girlfriend and I visited this restaurant for a date on August 15th to experience their Restaurant Week menu.
As we walked in, we were pleasantly surprised to be greeted by Executive Chef Philippe Schmit, who happened to be stepping out of the kitchen.
For Restaurant Week, we began with the escargot and tartare, followed by the duck wellington and catch of the day (redfish) for our main course, and finished with bread pudding and black forest cake for dessert. Each dish was exceptional, collectively making for a very satisfying meal.
The servers were friendly and attentive, and Chef Philippe made a second appearance to check on our experience, which added a personal touch to the evening.
Parking is valet-only due to the small lot, but this was no inconvenience. The restaurant itself is cozy and unpretentious, with a spacious bar at the entrance and a quieter dining area in the back. The ambiance was relaxed, and it never got too loud, which I particularly appreciated.
I would definitely recommend this place for a date night or a special dinner.
We tried PS21 during the Houston Restaurant month, and we were pleasantly surprised by the quality and atmosphere. The menu was diverse, and each dish had a good price point. We ordered the filet mignon, which was cooked to perfection. The service was friendly and knowledgeable. We can’t wait to return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cory Ferguson
Excellent food, service and ambiance. The chef prepared the filet mignon better than many nice steakhouses. Great place for date night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Varkey
Came for the Restaurant Weeks menu. Complimentary valet. We were able to be seated right away. Our server, Karina, was wonderful.
We started with the foie gras terrine so it could lose the extreme cold before we had it. Had a few drinks. They were all great.
We had the steak tartare and French onion soup to start. The French onion soup was filled with onion pieces and very flavorful. For our mains, we had duck Wellington, steak frites and the filet. Everything was wonderful. The steaks were perfectly cooked. We got a wine recommendation from Karina and enjoyed a nice leisurely dinner. The desserts were also wonderful.
After our dinner, we were treated to meeting Chef Phillipe and his sous chef. We thanked them for a wonderful experience. We hope to return soon.
Hands down one of the best Restaurants Weeks experiences we’ve had.
Fabulous food...will come again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice atmosphere, great food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came here for Houston restaurant week to enjoy some French cuisine, as the heart yearns for some familiar taste out here in the ‘new world’ every once in a while. The experience was decent. It was a pleasure to see the chef himself make a tour, which is standard practice in any reputable European restaurant. The beef tartare was great, so were the escargots. I liked the duck Wellington, but alas, call me traditional, I do prefer the wellingtoned beef fillet steak. Finally, the crepe Suzette was impeccable, as well as the meringue. Thank you for having us!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a MUST SEE. It's a dive bar turned into a comfortable, unpretentious French bistro. The food is wonderful, right-sized, and a great value. Tablecloths, proper silverware, French standards playing in the background, and printed menus. Why would anyone wait an hour at one of those crowded chains when you can have Sunday brunch here? Quiche which was delicious. I recommend the prix fixe lunch: perfect (not salty) piping-hot french onion soup (it stays hot the whole meal); croque monsieur 1/4 sandwich which I ate just the bottom of because the top was just bread and cheese, but I plopped the top into the remains of my soup and it was perfect; the risotto was some of the best, not salty, not too thick and rich, topped with perfect asparagus tops; standard ceasar salad. The highlight for me was the creme brulee "two ways;" a standard vanilla and the wowza annise. Just tremendous. Recommend.
We had a mix of HRW items and a la carte. It was bad. They were out of several items. The ribeye was a 3/8 inch thick overdone cut of meat and the fries were burger king quality. The tartare was very overseasoned/saucey with a ketchup flavor. Overall poor quality. The bread service was no better than a take and bake fine crumb baguette.
My friend Emma and I enjoyed our dinner here! Entrees (catch of the day and filet mignon) were delicious and perfectly cooked...plus my garlic mashed potatoes were topped with a sprinkle of edible flowers! My burrata appetizer was tasty and enough to share. Emma had the sardines and cleaned her plate. Dessert, an apple tart, was underwhelming, though beautifully presented with small scoops of whipped cream and ice cream on the side. The apples needed more spice and more cooking time. Our server was just okay (bringing dishes we hadn't ordered, failing to replace used utensils). But at the end of our meal, the chef came to our table and introduced himself, asking how we liked the food. Nice! I'll give this restaurant another try.
Went for HRW lunch and was quite astounded at what we didn't get for our money. $25 for lunch is not really expensive, but the portion size was really inexcusable. We got the steak and frites. French fries were the only good part and at least it came with a decent amount. Not sure why the waiter asked how I wanted my steak cooked. The thinnest piece of meat I'd ever seen was laid out on my plate with 40% gristle and fat. You could've laid this piece of meat on a grill for 1 minute and still overcooked it, which it was. The pictures online look like a big ribeye. This was deli sliced ribye. If it had been the best ribeye I'd ever had, then I would've been fine with it but it was tasteless and tough. That being said, excellent ambiance and service was good. Maybe if someone can tell me a specific thing they had was amazing I'd go back, but as of not it isn't on the list.
We’d been wanting to try this place for a while, but never got to it until last week. We went for a friend’s birthday dinner during the week and loved it! If you’re looking for a casual yet elevated restaurant feel, this is a great place to go. Felt like a neighborhood restaurant and the service was exceptional. We ordered off the restaurant week menu and got the sardines rillette, seared filet mignon and the chocolate bread pudding. The presentation was great and the steak was perfectly cooked. We also had a great Chianti Reserve. Definitely going back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
We came here for HRW. The ambiance was very romantic. I was not blown away by anything on the menu. The steak tartare was decent. The escargot was meh. The grilled ribeye was disappointing. It was very thin and fatty. The desserts were ok. The service was ok but not spectacular. Not worth coming back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Love the style of this place, the dark and moody! Nice private room for large parties, and a nice dining area with comfortable seating. The chef came out after meal was over to check on everyone's food. Good meat/beef choices, but the seafood is where the restaurant really shines. Catch of day is a good place to start, ant salmon dish, and escargot. Desserts are thoughtful, and worth sharing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mussels Special
Restaurantji Recommends
Chef Phillipe’s resume speaks for itself! His food is impeccable and comes with a side of charm. Lovely person and I wish him only but the best!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My girlfriend and I visited this restaurant for a date on August 15th to experience their Restaurant Week menu.
As we walked in, we were pleasantly surprised to be greeted by Executive Chef Philippe Schmit, who happened to be stepping out of the kitchen.
For Restaurant Week, we began with the escargot and tartare, followed by the duck wellington and catch of the day (redfish) for our main course, and finished with bread pudding and black forest cake for dessert. Each dish was exceptional, collectively making for a very satisfying meal.
The servers were friendly and attentive, and Chef Philippe made a second appearance to check on our experience, which added a personal touch to the evening.
Parking is valet-only due to the small lot, but this was no inconvenience. The restaurant itself is cozy and unpretentious, with a spacious bar at the entrance and a quieter dining area in the back. The ambiance was relaxed, and it never got too loud, which I particularly appreciated.
I would definitely recommend this place for a date night or a special dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Tartare, Escargot, Duck Wellington
We tried PS21 during the Houston Restaurant month, and we were pleasantly surprised by the quality and atmosphere. The menu was diverse, and each dish had a good price point. We ordered the filet mignon, which was cooked to perfection. The service was friendly and knowledgeable. We can’t wait to return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food, service and ambiance. The chef prepared the filet mignon better than many nice steakhouses. Great place for date night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came for the Restaurant Weeks menu. Complimentary valet. We were able to be seated right away. Our server, Karina, was wonderful.
We started with the foie gras terrine so it could lose the extreme cold before we had it. Had a few drinks. They were all great.
We had the steak tartare and French onion soup to start. The French onion soup was filled with onion pieces and very flavorful. For our mains, we had duck Wellington, steak frites and the filet. Everything was wonderful. The steaks were perfectly cooked. We got a wine recommendation from Karina and enjoyed a nice leisurely dinner. The desserts were also wonderful.
After our dinner, we were treated to meeting Chef Phillipe and his sous chef. We thanked them for a wonderful experience. We hope to return soon.
Hands down one of the best Restaurants Weeks experiences we’ve had.
Parking: Small lot with complimentary valet
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Tartare, Foie Gras Terrine, Duck Wellington, Onion Soup, Black Forest Cake
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