(713) 224-5299
909 Texas St
Houston,
TX
77002
29.7605
-95.3632
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Central
What People Are Saying About Sambuca
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – The music isn't always jazz, and the upscale menu isn't really cafe fare, but there's no quibbling about Sambuca's success. Outfitted in faux leopard-skin prints and black decor, tables and booths are at interesting angles so patrons can get cozy without missing out on the energy. Live music performs all week on the other side of the bar and at perfect background decibels. Dining policies may rankle: two-hour limit on tables; $17 minimum per person; 15-percent tip required. – – The Food – There's a pricey, competently prepared array of favorites, like…
10/02/09
Great Food, Horrible Service
by squwilf
I had the blackened snapper. It was really really good. What wasn't good was the service. Our waiter wreaked of cigarette smoke. I had to grab his attention numerous times to order wine to have him clear the table. At the beginning he came by the table to tell us he was taking care of us and left without asking what we wanted for drinks. He served one person dessert and didn't ask anybody else if we wanted dessert. He served my dessert wine and took 10 minutes to give me my dessert and my wine got hot. I will not be going back.
- Pros: The main entree, the wine and music
- Cons: The Service
08/02/09
Great dessrt
by AudreyC
Great music, ambiance, food & hours!! Perfect place to relax on weekends :) Again, again and again. Thank you.
- Pros: Yummy tiramasu
- Cons: busy> slow service
05/17/09
PERFECT!
by JNZ09
My husband brought me here the night he proposed to me which was a Friday. I must say everything was perfect. My husband had made a reservation so as soon as we got there we were seated. They had a jazz band playing that night and we had front row seats which added to the romantic ambiance. We started off with caesar salads each, those were good. I had the lobster enchiladas (sub'd the poblano sauce for smoked tomato sauce which they didn't have a problem doing) and they were so good I almost didn't want to let my husband try them! He had one of the steaks I can't remember which one, but it was very good. Juicy and tender. The bar is off to the side of the stage where the band plays but the patrons there are not loud or obnoxious. The service was great. Fast and efficient. I give it an A+
- Pros: Everything
- Cons: None
The Details on Sambuca
Where to Sit:
The two-hour limit is for dining tables. At the bar, you can stay as long as you like.
Look Good:
Alley Theatre attendees can enjoy a three-course meal before or after any performance for just $35. Mention this promotion when you make your reservation.
Category:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
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