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Dharma Cafe

1718 Houston Ave
Houston, TX 77007
Phone: (713) 222-6996
Citysearch
Price:
$$
Cross Street:
Crockett Street
Hours:
Tue-Thu 11am-3pm, 6pm-9pm, , Fri 11am-3pm, 6pm-10pm, Sat 6pm-10pm, Sun 10am-2pm

Editorial Review for Dharma Cafe – by Citysearch Editors

In Short
While the name, a Sanskrit word meaning "spiritual work one does to remain centered," came to owners Susan Ralph and John Gurney from their Buddhist teachings, the menu is hardly Asian. Instead, it's rooted in the comfort of country French cooking as well as Alice Waters' West Coast fare. Lunch and dinner offer sandwiches, chicken, seafood and homemade pastas. Seating only 44, the restaurant makes for a cozy and romantic hideaway.

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When to Go

Sunday brunch is served 10am-2pm. The $15 all-you-can-eat buffet is very popular, so reservations are recommended.

User Reviews for Dharma Cafe

Citysearch (24), Trip Advisor (1 ), All (25)

3 Star Rating: Average

01/23/2008 Posted by FoodTechHouston

I knew when they moved it would no longer be speical. Sorry, I will have to find a new favorite place. Too many dumb people know about it now.

Pros: Good Food

Cons: Too Many Poeple

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/17/2008 Posted by justdanielle1

I have had brunch and dinner at Dharma and both times they exceeded my expectations. The bartender is very good at what he does, very social, entertaining, and knowledgeable on the entire menu, bar, just everything. The food is positively delicious. Brunch on Sunday is a buffet style with made to order eggs. They offer any variety of eggs to order along with a special omelette of the day if you like. Last week's offering was light and delicious filled with cheese, jalapenos, tomaotes and mushrooms. It came out piping hot, fresh and exactly cooked how an omelette should be cooked. The buffett offereings were delicious as well with a good variety of items to choose from. The area was kept clean, neat, hot and stocked well. The bread pudding was out of this world as was the pasta, sausage, bacon, potatoes, well - you get the picture! Dinner menu is well thought out offering a variety of dishes of which I have only tried the scallops and salads which are wonderful but so many things look good it will need me to go on many more trips - thank goodness. This is a romantic restaurant at night in my opinion with the ecclectic furnishings, low lighting and good humor and professionalism from the staff. I highly recommend a glass of wine and a cozy dinner with your special someone at this delightful place.

Pros: Sunday Brunch, atmosphere, great food all around

Cons: Nothing

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Editor's Review

Praise to Buddha for this charming French-influenced downtown cafe.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

When to Go

Sunday brunch is served 10am-2pm. The $15 all-you-can-eat buffet is very popular, so reservations are recommended.

More Insider Tips

Restaurant Information

Smoking

  • No

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Tue-Thu 11am-3pm, 6pm-9pm
  • Fri 11am-3pm, 6pm-10pm
  • Sat 6pm-10pm
  • Sun 10am-2pm

Dress Code

  • Casual

Cuisines

  • French
  • Californian

Payment Types

  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • Visa
  • Discover

Meal Price

  • $$

Amenities

  • Hidden Find
  • Quiet
  • Lunch Spot
  • Catering
  • Historic Setting
  • Romantic Dining
  • Brunch

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