Baba Yega Restaurant

(713) 522-0042

2607 Grant St (Montrose)
Houston, TX 77006 29.7462 -95.3903

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Neighborhoods: Neartown/ Montrose, Central

BABAYEGA.COM

Hours:

Sun-Thurs 11am-10pm

Fri-Sat 11am-11pm

Price:

$

Last updated 8.10.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Quiet, Private Rooms, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Group Dining, Fireplace, Dine At The Bar

Cuisine:

Eclectic & International, Traditional American, Vegetarian

Smoking Permitted:

Yes

What People Are Saying About Baba Yega Restaurant

Featured Review

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The Scene – Since 1975, this converted bungalow-turned-eatery has charmed regulars with healthy fare and hearty portions. A crowd as eclectic as the menu dines in cozy tables throughout the house--on the back veranda with a view of the tranquil gardens and koi pond, oak-tree shaded front patio (ideal for people-watching) or the antique-filled main dining area. Service is casual and efficient. – – The Food – The menu--featuring whole-grain breads and organic produce--excels with salads, sandwiches and vegetarian dishes. Must-try sandwiches include the smoked turkey and…

Editor's Tips

When to Go:
Sunday brunch includes an omelette station, waffle bar, blintzes, salads, fresh fruit juices and various veggie dishes. Get there early. Reservations are not accepted.
The Extras:
The Jasmine Room upstairs can accommodate parties of 50-75 people. Ask about prices and various catering menus.
Know Before You Go:
The bar area also has a view of the relaxing back patio and it's the perfect spot for solo diners.
ambiance
97.37000465393066% positive
  1. The location is this fabulous,little cozy place.
  2. The food is fantastic, the price is right, and atmosphere is unique and fun.
  3. The atmosphere is really nice, around back with the water features and the herb shop, it's a bit like stepping into another little world, or on the front patio to people-watch.
  4. Great food, atmosphere, deck, good value
  5. The atmosphere and ambiance is great, especially at night.
  6. The Sunday brunch is scrumptious, inexpensive and the atmosphere is relaxing.
  7. I've been for sunday brunch, a business lunch, and a romantic dinner, and all have been fantastic.
  8. My date brought me there for the first time, and I just loved the atmosphere and the food.
  9. love the atmosphere, if you get a chance (or have to go to the rest room) check out the lovely pond in the back!
  10. Service is usually pretty poor, but the atmosphere is very pleasant.
  11. There is a nice, small bar, outdoor and indoor eating, along with a nice view of the garden.
  12. love the ambiance of this resturant.
  13. The staff is always friendly and fun.
  14. Plus, it does have a very quaint, nice atmosphere.
  15. The food is amazing, and we love the ambience.
  16. Scrumptious meals - comfortable atmosphere
  17. This place has the best atmosphere, food, and service.
  18. The set-up is unique, and cozy.
  19. The atmosphere is lovely, and the courtyard is romantic.
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. also love the Italian cream cake, when they have it.
  2. Baba Yega puts on an awesome Sunday brunch, from the made to order Omelettes to the Roasted chicken , and plentiful sides, and if you have any room left, the incredible dessert selections,
  3. The flan was truly heavenly, the tiramasu scrumptious, and the carrot cake above average, though cold.
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. Outdoor deck to people watch or hang out, tiny bar area with friendly staff, wine and drinks priced resonably.
  2. hey have awesome burgers, wines, drinks, and KILLER potato salad!
  3. The hibiscus tea, though not the best I've ever had, was still decent.
  4. There is a nice, small bar, outdoor and indoor eating, along with a nice view of the garden.
  5. Desserts were good, the coffee was unremarkable.
food quality
93.61000061035156% positive
  1. They have the best vegetarian reuben and club sandwiches in Houston, and the potato salad is awesome.
  2. first, i love baba yega's food.
  3. Really good serive and the food was delicious.
  4. Bad food.
  5. Not only do you feel satisfied when you leave, you also know that you weren't fed trans fats and poor quality food.
  6. Delicious on all levels Baba Yega's serves up some tasty one of a kind dishes like the veggie club (you don't have to be vegetarian to enjoy this one!)
  7. Best sandwiches in Houston.
  8. We are all adults, completely capable of appreciating the beautiful courtyard, good food, and pleasant companionship.
  9. Great food, atmosphere, deck, good value
  10. Now, she just loves the food, but hey, she has to take what she can get.
  11. had the Chicken Basil Pasta Salad which was great with plenty of chicken and more than I could eat.
  12. had the flan, which was rich and yummy, and they didn't charge me for it because it was my birthday.
  13. The gumbo was very good too if you're okay with beans.
  14. Though all the healthy choices are fabulous, my favorite is their french fries served with a bacon cheeseburger.
  15. The staff is friendly and the food is prompt.
  16. The meal was excellent and they have the freshest fruit I've ever had.
  17. All my friends love this place, so even after I got food poisoning the first time, I kept going back in hopes it was an anamolly.
  18. It's a great place to take people b/c the menu is so eclectic - awesome burgers, good, fresh vegetarian food and wonderful entrees that can compete with any restaurant in the neighborhood.
  19. LOVED my club sandwich (with "smoked turkey style gluten & fakin' bacon"), and the faux meatloaf was pretty good too.
  20. Although the chips that came with the spinach and artichoke dip were a little disappointing, my vegetarian club sandwich was huge and delicious.
  21. We always recieve great food & service.
  22. good food, but weird smell
  23. When that was sent back, it returned as almost raw; which may have been okay, since I like sushi.
  24. It came with mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables.
  25. The rotisserie chicken was fantastic!
  26. The food is always fresh and delicious.
  27. hey have awesome burgers, wines, drinks, and KILLER potato salad!
  28. The food is amazing, and we love the ambience.
  29. The food is also good, not expensive, and the menu offers something for everybody.
  30. The food is so fresh and there is a free fruit basket that awaits your exit, I like how the owner picks fresh cucumbers from his garden and places them in the basket for your enjoyment.
  31. The wilted spinach salad with grilled salmon is the best salad I've ever had in Houston.
  32. The food was great.
  33. The food is good and the portions are large, I tend to order the lox plate - fairly decent quality salmon, good bread and lots of veggies.
  34. All 4 of us are pescetarians, and we loved the food that we ordered.
  35. This place has the best atmosphere, food, and service.
  36. Mimosa, food and a great terrace, what else d.
  37. The brie appetizer with fresh roasted garlic is to die for.
  38. love the food.
  39. Excellent food choices, with a healthy bent.
  40. The guacamole was above average, the chips and salsa were fresh too.
  41. It has a more authentic taste to it so start off with a cup if you're unsure.
  42. the food was great - I had a delicious salad with great dressing.
  43. also recommend the chicken caesar or the veggie club - even if you're not vegetarian - it's amazing.
  44. The sandwiches are great too.
  45. The best sandwiches-try the Fantasy, also the smoked salmon is great.
  46. The potato salad was good too.
  47. My husband enjoyed his "reuben" sandwich.
  48. The service is so so but the food is excellent!
  49. The grilled chicken was BURNT, and tasted like dirty dishwater.
  50. Baba Yega's is my favorite "new" place to enjoy a hamburger (that actually tastes more like a grilled steak on a bun).
  51. Baba Yega puts on an awesome Sunday brunch, from the made to order Omelettes to the Roasted chicken , and plentiful sides, and if you have any room left, the incredible dessert selections,
  52. My date brought me there for the first time, and I just loved the atmosphere and the food.
  53. Love the food
  54. The food is fantastic, the price is right, and atmosphere is unique and fun.
  55. However, it was a nice sized salad.
  56. excellent food!
  57. The Sunday brunch is incredible- a bit pricey, but the food is high quality so they've got to pay for that somehow.
  58. Anyone can find something to eat, whether you like burgers, are vegetarian, want low-carb or enjoy salads.
  59. The staff is friendly, the food is savory.
  60. Good food and great seating (semi-outdoor patio); lots of vegetarian but has wonderful smoked turkey and brie sandwich and seasoned fries.
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. It's a great place to take people b/c the menu is so eclectic - awesome burgers, good, fresh vegetarian food and wonderful entrees that can compete with any restaurant in the neighborhood.
  2. hear most everything on the menu is good and the Sunday brunch is a must have.
  3. Healthy choices, cool environment
  4. The food is also good, not expensive, and the menu offers something for everybody.
  5. Baba Yega puts on an awesome Sunday brunch, from the made to order Omelettes to the Roasted chicken , and plentiful sides, and if you have any room left, the incredible dessert selections,
  6. great variety and nice atomosphere brings this vibrant little house to a delight!
  7. Though all the healthy choices are fabulous, my favorite is their french fries served with a bacon cheeseburger.
  8. Excellent food choices, with a healthy bent.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. It is still my favorite restaurant in town!
  2. It's a great place to take people b/c the menu is so eclectic - awesome burgers, good, fresh vegetarian food and wonderful entrees that can compete with any restaurant in the neighborhood.
  3. Baba Yega is a great place to eat, no matter when you go.
  4. Pretty good place for a date, sit on the back patio.
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. Very great experience, will return again and again!
service
88.10000419616699% positive
  1. Outdoor deck to people watch or hang out, tiny bar area with friendly staff, wine and drinks priced resonably.
  2. It's a great place to take people b/c the menu is so eclectic - awesome burgers, good, fresh vegetarian food and wonderful entrees that can compete with any restaurant in the neighborhood.
  3. It has a montrose feel to it, and the service is great!
  4. Our waiter was very pleasant and attentive.
  5. The staff is friendly and the food is prompt.
  6. This place has the best atmosphere, food, and service.
  7. as a waitor myself, i can't see how these people can be perfectly decent servers without having any signs of life or personality.
  8. The service is always slow, sometimes polite, sometimes not.
  9. love Baba Yega, but I can see why people would complain about the service - sometimes you'll get a sweet waitress who really does need that tip and other times a rude old queen who couldn't care less.
  10. We always recieve great food & service.
  11. The staff is friendly, the food is savory.
  12. have been eating here for quite a while and have never encountered bad service.
  13. The service is so so but the food is excellent!
  14. The service was good and they have a small patio out front that is good for nice days.
  15. The service was wonderful and the wait staff gracious.
  16. The back deck is a very pleasant place for a group of people to get together and be able to hear a conversation.
  17. We were seated promptly, and the service was awesome!
  18. This garden is the best for outdoor eating in town and if you like to people watch the patio out front works too.
  19. The atmosphere is really nice, around back with the water features and the herb shop, it's a bit like stepping into another little world, or on the front patio to people-watch.
  20. The staff is always friendly and fun.
  21. Our server was a little slow to take our order.
value
95.83000183105469% positive
  1. The food is fantastic, the price is right, and atmosphere is unique and fun.
  2. The Sunday brunch is scrumptious, inexpensive and the atmosphere is relaxing.
  3. The entire brunch was outstanding and worth the time.
  4. Great food, atmosphere, deck, good value
  5. The food is good and the portions are large, I tend to order the lox plate - fairly decent quality salmon, good bread and lots of veggies.
  6. Although the chips that came with the spinach and artichoke dip were a little disappointing, my vegetarian club sandwich was huge and delicious.
  7. The food is also good, not expensive, and the menu offers something for everybody.
  8. The Sunday brunch is incredible- a bit pricey, but the food is high quality so they've got to pay for that somehow.
wait time
50.0% positive
  1. Our server was a little slow to take our order.
  2. The service is always slow, sometimes polite, sometimes not.
  3. have loved Baba yaga for a long time.
  4. Service is always wonderful, and the wait is never too long even on crowded days.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/27/12

Such a lovely ambiance and great

by carolineg1788856155

Such a lovely ambiance and great food/service with plenty of veggie options. The private jasmine room is a birthday brunch must!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/22/11

Perfect!

by Tammy999

Every time I go eat here I am pleased. The food, the service and the atmosphere are all excellent! Never fails! This is one of my favorite restaurants in Houston!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/02/11

The most charming little place ever!

by sarahgail

My soon to be mother in law took my fiance and I there after doing our passports and marriage license and I fell in love with the place as soon as we walked up to it!! and then the back of it totally won my heart! the food is AMAZING too! I feel like I need to take trips there just to eat there and relax. The scenery with the water and flowers and open feel is so soothing! this is my fav restraunt by far! I had the Italian Muffalata with a cold pasta and its was delicious beyond words! I totally recommened this place to anyone!!

4 Star Rating: Recommended

06/02/10

Charming Spot

by Galeriabrian

I don't get to Montrose much, but I came across this little cafe and was pleasantly surprized. The waiter was cheerful and there when I wanted him. I had a Muffalata sandwich with a cold pasta side and it was quite good. The charm of the place is how it is two or three old cotages connected with patios, walkways and water falls. It's a throwback to a more relaxed time and very comfortable

  • Pros: Good healthy food
  • Cons: Parking can be tight
4 Star Rating: Recommended

04/22/10

Great Vegetarian Sandwiches

by BunnyGirl

I have been eating at Baba Yega for almost 20 years.

They have the best vegetarian reuben and club sandwiches in Houston, and the potato salad is awesome. I also love the Italian cream cake, when they have it.

I couldn't give them 5 stars, however, after trying the Sunday brunch. It was pretty expensive, especially if you don't eat sausage, bacon, or sushi. I paid $24 (at the time) for a waffle and some fruit. Not worth it.

Do allow plenty of time to eat. The waitstaff tend to take their time.

  • Pros: Vegetarian Fare, Decor
  • Cons: Waitstaff Slow

The Details on Baba Yega Restaurant

Place Categories:

  • comfortable atmosphere
  • favorite little cozy place
  • great service
  • favorite chicken basil pasta salad
  • gem baba yega
  • great entire brunch
  • friendly staff
  • loved vegetarian club sandwich
  • very nice garden
  • perfectly decent servers
  • nice chips
  • favorite restaurant
  • awesome burgers
  • great sandwiches
  • awesome killer potato salad
  • truly heavenly flan
  • incredible sunday brunch
  • excellent meal
  • weird smell
  • very great dining experience
  • wonderful most everything
  • incredible dessert
  • awesome drinks
  • unique setup
  • good fresh vegetarian food
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