07/01/09

Romantic?

by JMangini

This place is about as romantic as Burger King, crowded with nowhere to wait for your table except the bar which is packed. If you think you can make a marriage proposal here be sure and bring a megaphone!

• Pros: location
• Cons: long wait

Roomy banquettes and hefty portions typify this polished American grill that's popular for business deals and special occasions.

by Contributor

In Short
Burnished brass and stained wood complement roughly mortared brick and the occasional plant. Amid ubiquitous earth tones, corporate types and small parties (celebrating or simply living large) occupy deep booths done up in fine upholstery and lit from above by pin spotlights. Burgers, prime rib and steaks are the specialties of the house, but the menu also includes salmon, salads, pork chops and roasted chicken.

07/05/08

Always Good!

by sierraskyesmom

Ah, Houston's....what do they serve that ISN'T always good and consistant? The Hawaiian Ribeye is wonderful...probably my favorite entree. The spinach artichoke dip could be a meal in itself! Customer service is nearly always top notch (save my last visit there - the server's mind was elsewhere). The fresh squeezed orange juice makes for a nice screwdriver at brunch and the atmosphere is dark wood and dim lighting. My only complaint is that they took my and my fiance's favorite item, the Biltmore chicken sandwich, off the menu. :(

07/05/07

Best steak, beef in town

by thorntonr

The wait is long, but worth it, get there early for lunch 10:30 - 11:00 or dinner 3:00 - 4:30 p.m , but food is great, steak is excellent, Try to avoid weekends or your wait is very, very, long. Romantic setting, not really for kids, so not a family resturant. Menu is not family friendly.

• Pros: Good food, wine, setting is nice for a evening out with your love one
• Cons: the long wait to be seated

04/20/07

All hype, menu-mechanized regional chain !

by mistermann

I never understood why the people in Memphis stnd in line to eat this high-priced junk....never....and it's not special (menu)!

Only easily impressed buffoons spend their money on this type of chain, uninspired food !

Who cares about salads ?? You normally go for the entree, right?

• Pros: decent location
• Cons: Chain food, limited menu...expensive for the quality

08/02/06

Good salads, everything else average

by aodhan51

If you think this is a romantic place, I feel sad for your spouse/partner. It's a food factory where you wait forever to get in, then rushed out as soon as you put your fork down. I don't get the attraction.

• Pros: Good salads
• Cons: The awful wait and the bums rush to leave

07/25/06

Overrated and overpriced!

by hotmama71

Please, I can't believe people actually think this is a great restaurant. It's a grill, glorified pub grub for God's sake, and people are waiting in line to get seated. I just don't understand Memphians sometimes, they actually come here to have a steak. My husband and I went and split a bowl of soup, each had a salad, he had tea and I had water and the meal with tip was over $50. To their credit, the salads are good, but my God, you'd think they were flying in the lettuce from France. Once in a blue moon I'll come here, but I'll never make it a habit. For those prices, you could go to a nice family-owned steak restaurant and have a phenomenal meal. Try Jim's Place East.

• Pros: Good Salads, Friendly Wait Staff
• Cons: Overpriced, Long Wait

06/27/06

Houston's : a perfected hussle

by mammfissmangonewild

Chain food, rush you in rush you out. In my view only idiots would wait in the lobby over thirty minutes to eat this fare, but if you don't know any better, you might think this stuff is gourmet cuisine, it's NO big deal here, whether in Memphis or in Lenox Square in Atlanta...same ole same ole

06/16/05

Best ribs I've ever eaten, anywhere, chain or not

by kevinomreb

...always consistant, even though the server was snooty this past time. I wanted to add a salad to my meal (cheaper that way) and give it to my daughter to eat (12 yrs. old), and the server barked that is not allowed and the person who orders it must EAT IT! HUH??? It's my food, honey! Also noticed my rib serving was slightly smaller than in the past.

• Pros: Ribs, salads
• Cons: Service, no sharing!, limited menu

01/16/04

Houstons

by das

Probably one of the best restaurants in the city. You have to start with the Chicago style Spinach and Artichoke dip. The ribs are best in town. The salads are large portions, try the grilled chicken salad. Save room for desserts.