(713) 863-7500

250 W 19th St
Houston, TX 77008 29.8028 -95.4003

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Neighborhoods: Greater Heights, Central

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Established 2003

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Shade

Shade Cafe

What People Are Saying About Shade

The Editor

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The Scene – Picture windows and sparse, contemporary decor in olive and earthen hues make a refined impression. Fans of Houston's Daily Review restaurant will recognize creator and Chef Claire Smith's touch. Service is informal but informed. Up front, the granite bar area offers views of 19th Street's eclectic shops. The main dining room lends an air of simple sophistication. – – The Food – Begin lunch with quiche of the day or Asian shrimp and pork toasts, breaded triangles served with shredded cucumber and peanuts. Appetizers include crab-stuffed squid, and grilled…

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/29/09

Incredible Place For Birthday

by Don Forlenza

Called Will, the pastry chef to ask if they had any cake for our daughter's birthday. Will said his carrot cake is one of his signature desserts and he would make it with organic carrots. WOW! It was fantastic. AND they packed up the rest of the cake to take home.

  • Pros: Best Carrot Cake on the planet
1 Star Rating: Poor

08/17/09

Special not so special

by reussir02

I was there Sunday before noon and ordered the "special cajun shrimp sandwich" with special Shade potato chips. The chips were a bit stale and the shrimp were tasteless. I was afraid there were going to be too spicy. I should wish.

  • Cons: Pricey and stale
2 Star Rating: Below Average

06/17/09

Shady to say the least...

by want2bfoodcritiq

Are you flipping serious cultivating a $27 tip for a $23 meal on my debit card? Never in my life have I had such overwhelmingly, great food and service that I've felt compelled to even dream of offering a tip in excess of 100%. Rest assured it wouldn't have come even remotely close at this establishment.

The water exhibited signs of foreign, white, filmy matter floating in it. I didn't ask, nor did I want to know what it was. It shouldn't be there regardless.

Soup & sandwich, not a foreign concept. But chili as a soup staple on the menu in the hot, humid summer heat of Houston? Chili was overly salty, in my limited opinion designed from a package. Curried tuna salad was interesting. Not exactly a great pairing with chili. Dining companion complains that hamburger not the best and fries just "okay.

Overall ambiance was nice, and quaint. Would have been nice to have some sort of "shade" for the large window panes emitting direct light into the establishment. Annoying flies beating themselves up against the panes only distracted and did not aide in dining experience...

  • Pros: good ambiance
  • Cons: read below

The Details on Shade

Know Before You Go:

The restaurant offers free club membership-style liquor privileges, including mixed drinks, wine and beer.

Where to Sit:

Shade's brick-alley patio, renovated with slate and sleek tables and chairs, provides an outside dining experience ideal for groups.

Smoking Permitted:

Patio only

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