Rude staff, stay away! The lady at the front with the glasses acts as if this place is a five star Woodlands restaurant. I asked the staff how long the wait was, their immediate response was it will be a 3 hr wait, you should've made a reservation. I've never seen a 3 hr wait, not even in The Heights, get over yourself. Of course they proceed to get an attitude. I've lived in this town my whole life and never needed a reservation at this restaurant. I'd complain to the owner but I hear they could care less about fixing issues at their restaurants. How bout be realistic and say there will be a wait till a table opens up, do you mind waiting? Overall, I do not recommend! I'd stick to Leona General Store for a good steak and hospitality.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Jessica Hodge
My friends took me here to celebrate my birthday! The steak was delicious! I didn't need the steak sauce because the meat was flavored so well. We did wait a while for our food but can't complain because it was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ken Bussell
I wish we had the same experience as other reviewers. Unfortunately we left very disappointed.Based on other reviews and the prices, we probably set the bar a little high for the 1836 Steakhouse.We came for our anniversary and drove 35 miles to try this place out.The reason we came here primarily was the unique dining experience of dining in a house built in 1872 and their menu and reviews appeared to be a great place to go for our anniversary.We ate in the attic bar area upstairs. We liked the atmosphere and it wasn't noisy when we were there.Our server was nice and did ok. Advice: check on drinks more often. Customers shouldn't have to wait for 5-10 minutes for a refill of tea or to get their bar order.If you don't want to read the details, I'll just say stay away from the "higher priced" items and stick with the chicken fried steak or a burger etc.The summary for us is that we paid way too much for sub-par food by ordering the "higher end/higher cost" items and expecting to get what we paid for.Crab Cakes appetizer ($28) For $28, you get three balls of crab cake about 1.3 inch in diameter. The lumps of crab were large, but were nearly flavorless and left a bad fishy aftertaste in our mouth (old crab maybe??). And the Lemon aioli didn't help with the flavor. The "Micro Greens" listed on the menu is some ground green something on top of the aioli.6oz. Tenderloin Filet ($32) with Oscar topping ($12 says $10 on the online menu) and the Ribeye ($48) with Au Poivre topping ($4)The tenderloin was cooked exactly as requested and was very tender. Worth the price of the steak alone. However, the Oscar topping was awful. On the menu it is listed as "Lump Crab, Asparagus, Hollandaise Sauce".The lumps of crab were just like in the crab cake. The "Asparagus" was three pieces of only the top 2" of the asparagus (why not the whole asparagus?). The Hollandaise sauce seemed to be rushed through no flavor. It was more of a béchamel sauce and was only a small spoonful not even covering the top of the steak. The online menu says it is $10 but they charged $12 when we were there.The Ribeye and the Au Poivre "topping" was a complete disappointment. Anyone that eats ribeye knows that quality ribeye should be "well marbled". Marbling is THIN streaks of fat and some smaller spots throughout the cut. The ribeye we got at 1836 had 1/4 to 1/2 inch fat throughout the entire cut making nearly 50% of it waste. The "topping" again had very little flavor and was a completely disappointment. If you list something as a toping then it goes on TOP, not under the steak. It was a bed of sauce and it kind of "jellied" under the steak making it look like a grey coagulated blood, making it incredibly unappetizing.There are plenty of online recipes that will teach you how to make the sauce taste good and how to properly place it on a steak for proper presentation.Sides.We ordered the bacon mac and gouda ($6) and the Risotto ($6)The Bacon mac and gouda was good and worth the price charged. The macaroni was cooked well and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful.It comes in a little iron skillet and the portion size was right on for the cost.The Risotto was a disappointment. The risotto was over cooked giving it a very un-palatable texture. The sauce had a thickness of mashed potatoes, and the portion size was about the size of a small ramekin that you normally would get some sauce in, not a full side. This is by far the worst risotto I've ever had.If you want good food at a fair price (high end or not), drive south about 20 to 30 miles and eat in Willis, Conroe or The Woodlands. Plenty of places there that will give better quality food for less.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Car Guy
Best steak I've ever had!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak and Mashed Potatoes
Melody January
Stopped in Huntsville while traveling. We went in about 40 minutes before closing. We had server Gibby (not sure if this is how you spell his name.) He was an amazing server. Great personality and very welcoming. Was very prompt on taking our order and keeping our drinks full. Got some of the most amazing food I have ever ate. And the desert was delicious. Highly recommend this place if you’re in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House Salad, Strawberry Shortcake, Steak and Mashed Potatoes
sheila johnson
Don't go on a Sunday afternoon, took 35 minutes to get salad and bread, we're here an hour and just got our food. Food is still great as always but the long wait is not acceptable!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: House Salad, Steak and Mashed Potatoes, Chicken Fried Steak
Donna Turner
Excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tara Benoit
Such a disappointing experience tonight! Food and service was great but we sat two tables away from the Owner and his friends. They were very loud, crude, vulgar and disrespectful to women. For the 5 1/2 years we've lived in Huntsville we've loved this restaurant and celebrated many special occasions here, but that was ruined tonight. I can't say that we will ever go back to 1836. Thousands of dollars spent here over the years Im sure.... Such a shame because the waitstaff had been nothing short of excellent on every visit.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maxine Session
I just started a job, and everyone is very nice and well mannered. I love it ❤️❤️?.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Billings
Unique atmosphere, great service & delicious food!
Was visiting from out of state for the weekend and was able to get a reservation. Overall a great experience. The food was all very good and the experience was excellent. We loved the old home conversion and the staff was attentive and polite. We enjoyed unique cocktails with a local twist and finished things up with a tasty dessert. I'd recommend 1836 Steakhouse to anyone who finds themselves in the Huntsville, TX area.
The food was really good but the service was ok. We ordered the crème brûlée expecting vanilla and got a s'mores one it would have been nice to know that they didn't have the vanilla one but the server did not mention until after he brought it out. 
DrMONTE
The Chicken cordon bleu, mashed potatoes, and green beans were all excellent! We have a French restaurant in College Station and this Chicken Cordon Bleu at 1836 Steakhouse was far superior to the La Petit Cochon. The venue is historic and the meal was perfect for a special dinner or any night of the week. My wife and I enjoyed our experience at the 1836 Restaurant. Dr. Monte
Cooper
The food was amazing and has to the only place that knows how to cook a steak to perfection. However, the potato soup was the only dish that was not the best. Other then that, the waiter was increadible, the food was perfectily seasoned and cooked and the price was decent with the amazing quality of food
Rude staff, stay away! The lady at the front with the glasses acts as if this place is a five star Woodlands restaurant. I asked the staff how long the wait was, their immediate response was it will be a 3 hr wait, you should've made a reservation. I've never seen a 3 hr wait, not even in The Heights, get over yourself. Of course they proceed to get an attitude. I've lived in this town my whole life and never needed a reservation at this restaurant. I'd complain to the owner but I hear they could care less about fixing issues at their restaurants. How bout be realistic and say there will be a wait till a table opens up, do you mind waiting? Overall, I do not recommend! I'd stick to Leona General Store for a good steak and hospitality.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
My friends took me here to celebrate my birthday! The steak was delicious! I didn't need the steak sauce because the meat was flavored so well. We did wait a while for our food but can't complain because it was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I wish we had the same experience as other reviewers. Unfortunately we left very disappointed.Based on other reviews and the prices, we probably set the bar a little high for the 1836 Steakhouse.We came for our anniversary and drove 35 miles to try this place out.The reason we came here primarily was the unique dining experience of dining in a house built in 1872 and their menu and reviews appeared to be a great place to go for our anniversary.We ate in the attic bar area upstairs. We liked the atmosphere and it wasn't noisy when we were there.Our server was nice and did ok. Advice: check on drinks more often. Customers shouldn't have to wait for 5-10 minutes for a refill of tea or to get their bar order.If you don't want to read the details, I'll just say stay away from the "higher priced" items and stick with the chicken fried steak or a burger etc.The summary for us is that we paid way too much for sub-par food by ordering the "higher end/higher cost" items and expecting to get what we paid for.Crab Cakes appetizer ($28) For $28, you get three balls of crab cake about 1.3 inch in diameter. The lumps of crab were large, but were nearly flavorless and left a bad fishy aftertaste in our mouth (old crab maybe??). And the Lemon aioli didn't help with the flavor. The "Micro Greens" listed on the menu is some ground green something on top of the aioli.6oz. Tenderloin Filet ($32) with Oscar topping ($12 says $10 on the online menu) and the Ribeye ($48) with Au Poivre topping ($4)The tenderloin was cooked exactly as requested and was very tender. Worth the price of the steak alone. However, the Oscar topping was awful. On the menu it is listed as "Lump Crab, Asparagus, Hollandaise Sauce".The lumps of crab were just like in the crab cake. The "Asparagus" was three pieces of only the top 2" of the asparagus (why not the whole asparagus?). The Hollandaise sauce seemed to be rushed through no flavor. It was more of a béchamel sauce and was only a small spoonful not even covering the top of the steak. The online menu says it is $10 but they charged $12 when we were there.The Ribeye and the Au Poivre "topping" was a complete disappointment. Anyone that eats ribeye knows that quality ribeye should be "well marbled". Marbling is THIN streaks of fat and some smaller spots throughout the cut. The ribeye we got at 1836 had 1/4 to 1/2 inch fat throughout the entire cut making nearly 50% of it waste. The "topping" again had very little flavor and was a completely disappointment. If you list something as a toping then it goes on TOP, not under the steak. It was a bed of sauce and it kind of "jellied" under the steak making it look like a grey coagulated blood, making it incredibly unappetizing.There are plenty of online recipes that will teach you how to make the sauce taste good and how to properly place it on a steak for proper presentation.Sides.We ordered the bacon mac and gouda ($6) and the Risotto ($6)The Bacon mac and gouda was good and worth the price charged. The macaroni was cooked well and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful.It comes in a little iron skillet and the portion size was right on for the cost.The Risotto was a disappointment. The risotto was over cooked giving it a very un-palatable texture. The sauce had a thickness of mashed potatoes, and the portion size was about the size of a small ramekin that you normally would get some sauce in, not a full side. This is by far the worst risotto I've ever had.If you want good food at a fair price (high end or not), drive south about 20 to 30 miles and eat in Willis, Conroe or The Woodlands. Plenty of places there that will give better quality food for less.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Best steak I've ever had!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak and Mashed Potatoes
Stopped in Huntsville while traveling. We went in about 40 minutes before closing. We had server Gibby (not sure if this is how you spell his name.) He was an amazing server. Great personality and very welcoming. Was very prompt on taking our order and keeping our drinks full. Got some of the most amazing food I have ever ate. And the desert was delicious. Highly recommend this place if you’re in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House Salad, Strawberry Shortcake, Steak and Mashed Potatoes
Don't go on a Sunday afternoon, took 35 minutes to get salad and bread, we're here an hour and just got our food. Food is still great as always but the long wait is not acceptable!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: House Salad, Steak and Mashed Potatoes, Chicken Fried Steak
Excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a disappointing experience tonight! Food and service was great but we sat two tables away from the Owner and his friends. They were very loud, crude, vulgar and disrespectful to women. For the 5 1/2 years we've lived in Huntsville we've loved this restaurant and celebrated many special occasions here, but that was ruined tonight. I can't say that we will ever go back to 1836. Thousands of dollars spent here over the years Im sure.... Such a shame because the waitstaff had been nothing short of excellent on every visit.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 5
I just started a job, and everyone is very nice and well mannered. I love it ❤️❤️?.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Unique atmosphere, great service & delicious food!
Restaurantji Recommends
Was visiting from out of state for the weekend and was able to get a reservation. Overall a great experience. The food was all very good and the experience was excellent. We loved the old home conversion and the staff was attentive and polite. We enjoyed unique cocktails with a local twist and finished things up with a tasty dessert. I'd recommend 1836 Steakhouse to anyone who finds themselves in the Huntsville, TX area.
The food was really good but the service was ok. We ordered the crème brûlée expecting vanilla and got a s'mores one it would have been nice to know that they didn't have the vanilla one but the server did not mention until after he brought it out. 
The Chicken cordon bleu, mashed potatoes, and green beans were all excellent! We have a French restaurant in College Station and this Chicken Cordon Bleu at 1836 Steakhouse was far superior to the La Petit Cochon. The venue is historic and the meal was perfect for a special dinner or any night of the week. My wife and I enjoyed our experience at the 1836 Restaurant. Dr. Monte
The food was amazing and has to the only place that knows how to cook a steak to perfection. However, the potato soup was the only dish that was not the best. Other then that, the waiter was increadible, the food was perfectily seasoned and cooked and the price was decent with the amazing quality of food
We love date nights at 1836, never disappointing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5