(713) 659-6000

1200 McKinney St
Houston, TX 77010 29.75592 -95.363169

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Neighborhoods: Downtown, Central

THEGLAZIERGROUP.COM

Years in business

Established in 2004

Hours:

Monday To Thursday From 11:00 AM To 02:00 PM Monday To Thursday From 05:00 PM To 11:00 PM Friday From 11:00 AM To 02:00 PM Friday From 05:00 PM To 12:00 AM Saturday From 05:00 PM To 12:00 AM Sunday From 05:00 PM To 10:00 PM

Price:

$$$$

Last updated 10.19.11

Category:

Restaurants, Health Clinics

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Romantic Dining, Fine Dining, Private Rooms, People Watching, Business Dining, Lunch Spot, Online Reservations, Date Spot, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene, Notable Wine List

Cuisine:

Steakhouse

What People Are Saying About Strip House

Featured Review

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The Scene – Sexy and sumptuous, the Strip House tempts the senses. Decked out entirely in crimson, the atmosphere is enhanced by dim lighting, red leather banquettes and kittenish photos of burlesque stars adorning the walls. Well-dressed, moneyed diners mingle in a cozy bar area awaiting tables. Service is generally attentive and understated. – – The Food – Executive chef John Schenk enlivens a traditional menu with luxurious sides and signature flourishes. Rich bisque conceals crisp red-pepper ravioli and Maine lobster. Featured cuts of meat include filet mignon,…

Editor's Tips

The Extras:
Planning a party? The Strip House has three cozy private dining areas (seating 20-30), in addition to a private party room that can accommodate up to 100.
Know Before You Go:
The decor features depictions of nude and semi-nude women. Consider this if you're in mixed company or trying to make a conservative impression.
Parking:
Complimentary Valet Parking is now available at Strip House 7days a week after 6:00pm
ambiance
82.72000312805176% positive
  1. Bottom line: Great atmosphere, poor service, overpriced food for what you get.
  2. Good atmosphere, bad food
  3. Most of us had not been to the restaurant before and were struck by the decor and warm, seductive atmosphere.
  4. Only drawback is since the restaurant is not as big as other clubby steakhouses, the seating is limited, and our table for two wasn't too cozy.
  5. The ambience was excellent, the salads were great, steak was cooked just as I ordered it.
  6. I will say that the decor is very nice.
  7. love the atmosphere at the Strip House.
  8. The decor is interesting and a bit over the top, you either like it or you don't.
  9. Poor location, snooty waiter, marginal food.
  10. Great decor with rich reds and leather, ladies on the walls (not graphic, though), thick juicy steaks and good draft beer.
  11. The food was good and the atmosphere was ok but the place was loud.
  12. We dine out a lot, and I am so sick of terrible service, average food, bad parking.
  13. fabulous place with great ambience.
  14. We were treated to a "happy anniversary" greeting upon our arrival and seated side-by-side in a nice banquet that provided a great view of the busy room.
  15. The atmosphere was great, really sensual with tasteful pictures of 40's era pinups.
  16. But I liked the decorations.
  17. The ambiance was very upbeat and trendy, and the staff was fittingly professional.
  18. The decor is certainly hot hot hot; however, it was not as quiet as I would have liked during a romantic dinner.
  19. Loved the ambience.
  20. The Strip House has great service, atmosphere, drinks and food.
  21. It is sexy, romantic and has the best steaks and sides we have ever eaten.
  22. love the decor as well, so fun!
  23. Service was very polished, ambiance was very romantic despite all the topless pictures around us.
  24. The restaurant was beautiful and very romantic.
  25. The atmosphere was dim, very romantic, but it was very noisy.
  26. You walk into Strip House and your eyes LOVE the decor.
  27. Festive atmosphere, delicious meal
dessert
58.33000183105469% positive
  1. The gorgonzola fondue appetizer was huge & delicious, and the 24-layer chocolate cake was good (but the only thing worth writing home about is the size).
  2. The chocholate cake was somewhat overrated but not bad.
  3. In addition, the service was terrible, the food was just "dropped off" without any conversation and we were not even asked if we wanted coffee before the dessert was also simply "dropped off.
  4. The dessert was pretty horrible.
  5. When the manager found out it was my birthday, she sent over a slice of the 24 layer cake, which was very rich and sweet, just the way a chocolate cake should be.
  6. The chocolate cake is big, and great.
drinks
79.16999816894531% positive
  1. would like to see larger portions of the spinach and mashed potatoes however; a few less pricey additions to the wine list would also be nice.
  2. We finished up with a nice after-dinner drink.
  3. In addition, the service was terrible, the food was just "dropped off" without any conversation and we were not even asked if we wanted coffee before the dessert was also simply "dropped off.
  4. Great decor with rich reds and leather, ladies on the walls (not graphic, though), thick juicy steaks and good draft beer.
  5. special summer wine list was also new that had really great deals on some great wines.
  6. The cocktails were also tasty, the bartender makes an excellent cosmo.
  7. The sommelier recommended a delicious wine we had never tried -- he was very informative and friendly.
  8. The Strip House has great service, atmosphere, drinks and food.
  9. Impressive wine list.
  10. The food quality and wine was good, but the portions were ridiculously small.
  11. you never know who just helped you, but you knew he was there :) Not to mention, the sommellier was extremely knowledgable and recommended an excellent bottle of wine that was far UNDER my budget (and Im a wine snob).
  12. felt like he was trying to inflate our bill to increase his tip by pushing overpriced water and wine on us.
food quality
77.6800012588501% positive
  1. For that price I would expect to have much more attentive waiters and the food should not take as long as it did to be delivered.
  2. On my most recent visit I ordered the new bacon appetizer which was delicious.
  3. highly recommend Strip House to anyone who wants the best meal in town.
  4. ALL the food we ordered, was superb.
  5. felt that the food was good, but not great, and was overpriced for what we actually received.
  6. It was one of the best steaks I have ever had.
  7. If you like spinach, the creamed spinach with truffle oil is a MUST for your side dish!
  8. had dinner here on Thursday & was disappointed w/ most of the dishes.
  9. Good atmosphere, bad food
  10. It is sexy, romantic and has the best steaks and sides we have ever eaten.
  11. The garlic fries were also delicious!
  12. We always have a great experience and the Strip House is a must try and least once, especially for steak lovers
  13. I'm not too fond on the different cuts of steaks, but the waiter was able to describe the entree's and I wound up having the best steak of my life!
  14. Poor location, snooty waiter, marginal food.
  15. The gorgonzola fondue appetizer was huge & delicious, and the 24-layer chocolate cake was good (but the only thing worth writing home about is the size).
  16. Also, the Caesar salad was terrible, the beet salad was middling, the "truffled" spinach hadn't even a hint of truffle.
  17. Our steaks were perfectly cooked -- my filet, which I ordered rare with extra char, was impeccable.
  18. The green beans were completely undercooked, and my snapper, which was just decent, was served on some sort of frothy green liquid.
  19. For sides I really enjoyed the Romanov Potatoes (It was like a big puff of fluffy scalloped potato with cheese) and my guest the garlic green beans which were crisp and delicious.
  20. This place is all about gimmick and needs to spend more energy on creating good food.
  21. The filet mignon is delicious
  22. Festive atmosphere, delicious meal
  23. The food is solid but lacks the extra edge and artistry that distinguishes the best restaurants at which I have eaten.
  24. There are much better places in Houston to get a good steak!
  25. The Strip House has great service, atmosphere, drinks and food.
  26. Both salads were expertly prepared with very fresh ingredients and arrived with a compliment of breads.
  27. Truly one of the best steaks I have ever had and the Blue Cheese fondue is a must!
  28. love the mix of tasteful sensuality and fantastic food.
  29. The sommelier recommended a delicious wine we had never tried -- he was very informative and friendly.
  30. My steak was dry.
  31. Bottom line: Great atmosphere, poor service, overpriced food for what you get.
  32. Here is a summary of our experience and food: Food / Drink: Overall - wonderful.
  33. We were given complimentary bread/gorgonzola cheese which was wonderful.
  34. My new favorite steak restaurant, mainly bc of the goose fat potatoes, they sound nasty but are excellent!
  35. would recommend this restaurant to anyone who is a lover of steak and of opulent steakhouses.
  36. Price: Perhaps a little pricey, but we felt the food quality and experience was worth the price.
  37. The cocktails were also tasty, the bartender makes an excellent cosmo.
  38. Goose fat potato and creamed spinach sides good.
  39. We had green beans and fried potatoes, both of which were very delicious.
  40. We dine out a lot, and I am so sick of terrible service, average food, bad parking.
  41. We had a wonderful experience and were so thankful for the great food and service.
  42. The ambience was excellent, the salads were great, steak was cooked just as I ordered it.
  43. The lobster bisque was the best I've had in Houston and the steaks were superb.
  44. The food was good and the atmosphere was ok but the place was loud.
  45. would like to see larger portions of the spinach and mashed potatoes however; a few less pricey additions to the wine list would also be nice.
  46. The steaks are all ridiculously overpriced.
  47. The food quality and wine was good, but the portions were ridiculously small.
  48. In addition, the service was terrible, the food was just "dropped off" without any conversation and we were not even asked if we wanted coffee before the dessert was also simply "dropped off.
  49. the creamed spinach and marinated mushrooms are excellent.
  50. Our food came out really quickly, however the steaks were off temperature, lukewarm at best, and the flavor was disappointing.
  51. Me and my husband had 2 geat steaks, the goose fat potatoes, the wonderful, greens and the french fries, excellent!
  52. Great decor with rich reds and leather, ladies on the walls (not graphic, though), thick juicy steaks and good draft beer.
  53. These steaks are good but not great.
  54. The meat was fine, but my wife's steak had pleasant charring while mine did not.
  55. We started off with a shrimp cocktail which was divine.
  56. The food was excellent!
  57. HOWEVER, I will say that I ate there for lunch yesterday and the food was on par with the norm, which was very good, but the service was terrible for the price you pay.
  58. don't mind paying a high price for a good cut of meat, but for the mediocre skills of the chef, it was nothing short of presumptuous.
  59. If you like an overpriced steak that tastes like it was drenched in movie theater butter- go to the Strip House.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. In short, this is a great restaurant but has to much competition in this town to truly stand out.
  2. My new favorite steak restaurant, mainly bc of the goose fat potatoes, they sound nasty but are excellent!
  3. We were blown away by our new favorite restaurant.
  4. We go to many nice places and have never been to such an attentive place.
  5. The food was good and the atmosphere was ok but the place was loud.
  6. Allegedly the best lobster bisque in town, my bowl was decent, but not what would be expected for a place such as the Strip House.
service
80.95000267028809% positive
  1. Poor location, snooty waiter, marginal food.
  2. I'm not too fond on the different cuts of steaks, but the waiter was able to describe the entree's and I wound up having the best steak of my life!
  3. We go to many nice places and have never been to such an attentive place.
  4. In addition, the service was terrible, the food was just "dropped off" without any conversation and we were not even asked if we wanted coffee before the dessert was also simply "dropped off.
  5. The Strip House has great service, atmosphere, drinks and food.
  6. The service was excellent.
  7. The service is very attentive, but not intrusive.
  8. The service was excellent, I read the other reviews, we could not have had better than this!
  9. Our server was attentive without being obsequious.
  10. Some of the worst service I have had in Houston!
  11. Furthermore, dinner service was impeccable; the wait staff is like a bunch of ninjas.
  12. The service was very professional and friendly.
  13. Our server was friendly, knowlegeable and attentive.
  14. HOWEVER, I will say that I ate there for lunch yesterday and the food was on par with the norm, which was very good, but the service was terrible for the price you pay.
  15. When the manager found out it was my birthday, she sent over a slice of the 24 layer cake, which was very rich and sweet, just the way a chocolate cake should be.
  16. excellent service brought out a starter from chef as a compliment.
  17. When we were seated, the waiter was perfect, he did not bother us every 5 minutes.
  18. The lighting was great, and the service was unbeatable!
  19. The service is always wonderful and the waiters are very informative.
  20. Decently attentive, but not polished.
  21. We dine out a lot, and I am so sick of terrible service, average food, bad parking.
  22. For that price I would expect to have much more attentive waiters and the food should not take as long as it did to be delivered.
  23. The service is excellent.
  24. The cocktails were also tasty, the bartender makes an excellent cosmo.
  25. We we're thrilled at the excellent service.
  26. Bottom line: Great atmosphere, poor service, overpriced food for what you get.
  27. We had a wonderful experience and were so thankful for the great food and service.
  28. Service was attentive and pleasant and the manager gave us a $7 credit on the bill for the valet charge.
  29. He seemed to care that they had a good experience, and they got much better service than we did.
  30. The valet manager was very professional, accepted responsibility, and assured me it would be fixed.
  31. best service ever
  32. The ambiance was very upbeat and trendy, and the staff was fittingly professional.
  33. The dining room is loud, and the service was awful for an establishment in this stratum.
  34. My out of state guest and I were served by David, who was friendly without being familiar, and attentive without being intrusive.
  35. The sommelier recommended a delicious wine we had never tried -- he was very informative and friendly.
value
57.02000141143799% positive
  1. The gorgonzola fondue appetizer was huge & delicious, and the 24-layer chocolate cake was good (but the only thing worth writing home about is the size).
  2. HOWEVER, I will say that I ate there for lunch yesterday and the food was on par with the norm, which was very good, but the service was terrible for the price you pay.
  3. For that price I would expect to have much more attentive waiters and the food should not take as long as it did to be delivered.
  4. Bottom line: Great atmosphere, poor service, overpriced food for what you get.
  5. Steaks were good but not exceptional - definitely overpriced.
  6. felt that the food was good, but not great, and was overpriced for what we actually received.
  7. Overall a good but expensive restaurant.
  8. If you like an overpriced steak that tastes like it was drenched in movie theater butter- go to the Strip House.
  9. don't mind paying a high price for a good cut of meat, but for the mediocre skills of the chef, it was nothing short of presumptuous.
  10. Price: Perhaps a little pricey, but we felt the food quality and experience was worth the price.
  11. The butter taste was so strong, I couldn't even tast the expensive fillet.
  12. Good lunch portions that won't overstuff you.
  13. The food quality and wine was good, but the portions were ridiculously small.
  14. The steaks are all ridiculously overpriced.
  15. would like to see larger portions of the spinach and mashed potatoes however; a few less pricey additions to the wine list would also be nice.
  16. It was nice to see the added extras that were provided in a time when everything else is getting more expensive.
  17. The salads are huge so I recommend spliting them.
  18. special summer wine list was also new that had really great deals on some great wines.
  19. felt like he was trying to inflate our bill to increase his tip by pushing overpriced water and wine on us.
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. When we were seated, the waiter was perfect, he did not bother us every 5 minutes.
  2. For that price I would expect to have much more attentive waiters and the food should not take as long as it did to be delivered.
4 Star Rating: Recommended

02/27/12

Complimentary valet make this a great

by Mai Pham , Citysearch Contributor

Complimentary valet make this a great stop downtown for drinks or dinner. Bacon salad to die for and the 24 layer chocolate cake is a must.

1 Star Rating: Poor

01/30/12

The Worst Service Ever!!

by G Allen

My wife and I, with another couple, went to Strip House to celebrate her birthday Saturday night (1/28/12). All I heard about last year was this wonderful restaurant she and her friends go to when they're in Las Vegas (5 times), so I was excited to finally find out what the fuss was about. We had a 7 pm reservation, spent about 30 minutes talking and reviewing the menu. We ordered appetizers, half way thru them, we ordered our main entrees. We waited...and waited...and waited -- NO FOOD. We finally asked the distracted waited to check on our food, he came back to tell it will be out soon. Every table around us received their food, including the 9 patrons who were seated about an hour after us, so we requested to speak to the manager. Once he finally arrived, we expressed our concerns about our order, which he agreed to check on. He came back to tell us our order was delayed because we ordered our food late. At this time we were extremely disappointed with the service, so we decided to leave around 9 pm. I'm uncomfortable with using the RACE card, but we were the only African American patrons in the restaurant and we were the only patrons who didn't receive their food. I don't know if race was a factor but it certainty had a BAD SMELL. As we were awaiting on valet to bring our cars - the manager came out to let us know our food had been delivered and would we consider coming back in. Needless to say - we left and have no plans to ever return. My wife and I go out to eat - two to three times a week, and find dining at least twice a month. The Strip House had the worst service we've ever experienced, I can't comment on the food, since we never got the chance to eat - unless you count the appetizers.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/14/11

Sexy atmosphere!

by SarahSideways

My husband and I have been to the Strip House quite a few times, and we've always enjoyed ourselves. Both the service and atmosphere are wonderful. Their food is excellent! The lobster is truly some of the best I've had, and trust me, I've had my fair share of lobster. The decor throughout is sexy, from the low lighting, to the red walls and furniture, to pictures of pin-up girls covering the walls. For those of you that are shy, know the pictures do contain a little bit of nudity, but you'll get over it quick. It's what makes the restaurant different than most - you sit wondering if you're really supposed to be looking at these images at dinner.

After dinner, we always manage (twist our arms) to squeeze in a few more drinks at their bar.

3 Star Rating: Average

04/11/11

bankrupt for a reason

by boywonder23k

The food is sensational. Absolutely second to none. However.... the AC has been broken for YEARS? has anyone else gone to the strip house Houston in the summer time? the servers are literally dripping sweat. Why can they not afford a new AC? My server told us they are under chapter 11 and actually had their CAPPUCCINO machine repo'ed out the front door. HILARIOUS!!!! wine list is skimpy but solid. Why do the forks not match? why was my table served mismatching wine glasses? management needs to get it together BIG TIME. Besides that.... service is excellent, atmosphere is stellar and the food is masterful.... so... close..... to greatness

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/02/11

Mmmmmm!

by Rainwater

Love this place. Atmosphere, service, food, wine. Can't say enough good things.

The Details on Strip House

Place Categories:

  • excellent dinner service
  • best geat steaks
  • good food
  • favorite steak restaurant
  • terrible service
  • nice place
  • great entire experience
  • tasteful pictures
  • overpriced wine
  • great atmosphere
  • attentive server
  • overpriced average food
  • overpriced steak
  • best lobster bisque
  • great 24layer chocolate cake
  • best birthday meal
  • snooty waiter
  • loved ambience
  • nice afterdinner drink
  • fantastic evening
  • like creamed spinach
  • attentive david
  • big huge slice
  • very nice decor
  • recommend strip house

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