Strip House
(713) 659-6000
1200 McKinney St., Suite 106
Houston,
TX
77010
29.7559
-95.3632
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Central
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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, porterhouse, rib chop and double-cut strip steak. Sample the weighty veal T-bone, expertly cooked and simply seasoned with a refreshing salad of roasted pepper and parsley. Tender pan-seared red snapper rests atop a pile of artichokes, pancetta and fingerling potatoes. Unforgettable sides include crisp goose-fat potatoes, thyme-roasted wild mushrooms and truffled cream spinach. Linger over the awesome five-inch-high chocolate cake for a decadent finish.
Hits: Super swank environment and lux furnishings lend a faraway and timeless feel to the occasion.
Misses: Tables with large groups seem to receive the bulk of the attention from staff.
User Reviews
billatkins
March 28, 2009
I was looking forward to trying the Strip House and before going I decided to check on my old reliable review section on City Search. WOW!!! Looks like you guys saved me some serious bucks by changing my mind. We have too many GREAT restaurants in this price category to risk going to the Strip House. For the money you have to throw-down at the Strip House I can go to Mark's, Pappa's Bros, Rainbow Lodge, and etc. Not sure how these "mid-westerners" will fare out in the long run, but in Houston we don't coddle mediocrity in our restaurants!!! Take I-45 north to Dallas, those portentous buffoons will accept anything they are told is “trendy” or “the in thing.” Oh well…..
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gustaveiffel
March 26, 2009
How can they seriously charge $4 for Diet Coke and $14 for house Cabernet. That's despicable. I also happened to have a $100 gift certificate that I tried to use, but "it has no cash value", which means I had to spend it all at one time instead of $50 for one visit then $50 for another. Very poor form on their part. Needless to say, I'll only go one more time, to use the gift certificate, then no more.
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aggiecouple
March 22, 2009
Took my husband here for his birthday after hearing/reading the great reviews and was severely disappointed. First, the valet was $7. Valet should always be complimentary, especially when you're shelling out $200+ for dinner and when you don't have a choice. The ambience...The place tries very very hard to be posh but falls short everywhere. The best they could come up with is the opulent-looking velvet wallpaper. The rest is a bit schizo, trying to be both hip and modern and classic steakhouse at the same time. There are red leather booths, but they're cheap and uncomfortable. The crowded table setup, and substandard furniture reminded me of a strip mall mom&pop and left no room for intimacy...we could hear the conversations of both the table right next to us, and the one 2 tables down. Onto the food...I ordered the foie gras to start and was served a large, cold, unrecognizable tube of paste served on a whopping king size bed of straight-out-of-the-jar dates, with a plate of extremely large baguette. This place needs to take a serious lesson in SUBTLE foie gras, from the venerable Cafe Annie, where foie gras is always done right. The green beans were completely undercooked, and my snapper, which was just decent, was served on some sort of frothy green liquid. This place is all about gimmick and needs to spend more energy on creating good food. The steaks are all ridiculously overpriced. It's like they're trying to convince you they're good just through the price (not through the taste). I 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. The service. Decently attentive, but not polished. There were complimentary shot glasses of soup and pecan praline from the chef, but both were served flippantly. The service, like the food, reminded me of Outback Steakhouse pretending to be a Mark's. And to round off the evening, when we went to retrieve our car, the valet left our keys in plain sight on the valet stand, while both he and his partner left for 5+ minutes. Very agitating. If this place was a $ or $$, I would probably give it a 3 or 4 star, but considering the price you pay, the overall grade is 1 star.
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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:
Parking is available in the Houston Center garage.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, 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
