Houston Other Cities

Welcome to Citysearch!

Click around for recommendations and reviews of restaurants , spas , shopping , hotels and tons of other great things to do near you.
 | close

Best of Citysearch

Houston Look Hot, Feel Good 2008

More

Vote Sponsored By

My Summary

Recently viewed

Recommended for you

More

Mark's American Cuisine

1658 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77006
Phone: (713) 523-3800
Fax: (713) 523-9292
Price:
$$$$
Cross Street:
Dunlavy Street
Best of Citysearch:
Anniversary Restaurant 2008, Romantic Dining 2006, American Food 2005
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11am-2pm, 6pm-11pm, Fri 11am-2pm, 5:30pm-12am, Sat 5pm-12am, Sun 5am-10pm

Message from Mark's American Cuisine

Mark's American Cuisine

Legendary Chef Mark Cox Brings His Creative American Cuisine to Houston

  • Private Parties
  • 250+ Wine Selections
  • Unbelievable Menu

Voted Houston's Most Romantic Restaurant, Mark's American Cuisine is located in a 1920's renovated church. The golden ceilings, the hand painted deco walls, and the candle lit tables provide customers with an intimate escape from the outside world.

Dining at Mark's is a true epicurean adventure. Chef Mark Cox prepares not just one but four unique menus for his patrons.

Houstonians and visitors will find food unlike that in any other restaurant.

Mark's wine list, recognized by Wine Spectator offers each customer the opportunity to pair the perfect meal with with enhancing wines. Vineyeards and vintages are selected by taste & value instead of "brand name." Please visit our Online Wine Cellar to wet your palette.

Mark's boasts 3 meeting rooms: 2 private, The Cloisters 32-40 people, The Alcove 5-8 & The Loft up to 24.

Dining at Mark's is truly a memorable dining experience.

Paid advertisement by Mark's American Cuisine.

Editorial Review for Mark's American Cuisine – by Robin Barr Sussman

The Scene
River Oaks socialites and celebratory epicures religiously congregate at innovative Chef Mark Cox's Montrose-area, church-turned-restaurant. A sophisticated redo reveals a side dining room and private upstairs chamber. The main dining room is luminous with stylish shades of coral and there's a constant buzz from the crowd. Service, while not overly friendly, is proficient.

The Food
Lunch starters sparkle, like the ethereal, petite corn souffle crowned with caviar and fire-roasted corn, while dinner showcases the most impressive entrees. Standouts include perfectly moist, pepper-crusted salmon brightened with roasted red pepper coulis; plump, smoky grilled shrimp on cleansing braised fennel with creamy olive risotto; and succulent Summerfield Farms lamb loin perfumed with fresh basil sauce. This is a do-dessert restaurant; in fact, warm raspberry tart blessed with buttery shortbread crust is downright holy.

Editorial content is independent of paid advertisers. Any expenses are paid for by Citysearch.

Insider Tips

Where to Sit

Sit at the back of the Cloister section, for quiet dining, soft lighting and plenty of romance.

What to Drink

Mark's excellent wine list and fine stemware attracts avid connoisseurs. Also, expect a full list of cognacs, armagnacs and single-malt scotches.

User Reviews for Mark's American Cuisine

Citysearch (108), Dine.com (2 ), Trip Advisor (6 ), OpenTable (1 ), AOL CityGuide (6 ), Judy's Book (3 ), All (126)

2 Star Rating: Below Average

05/02/2008 Posted by missa1

The scallops that were the special for the evening were good, but everything else we ordered wasn't anything extraordinary. Service was only ok. I read other reviews about the beautiful ceilings and architecture of the building, as it was a church previously, but we were seated off to the side of the building near like an emergency exit door. I didn't even get to see the rest of the restaurant. The dessert we ordered was not to our liking at all, split between two people we still couldn't get anywhere near to finishing it.

3 Star Rating: Average

04/28/2008 Posted by tokainyc

What a disappointment. Six of us went there for dinner. Restaurant was not busy around 6 PM but there were plenty of people working there, every-time we needed something, we had to ask for it. Food was ok. would I go back? Most likely no.

Pros: Great atmosphere,

Cons: bad service

Users Like You Also Viewed

Damian's Cucina Italiana
3011 Smith St
Houston, TX 77006

REEF
2600 Travis St
Houston, TX 77006

Related Searches

Editor's Review

A chic temple of top-notch nouveau American cuisine, complete with a private dining chamber.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Where to Sit

Sit at the back of the Cloister section, for quiet dining, soft lighting and plenty of romance.

More Insider Tips

Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Lot

Hours

  • Mon-Thu 11am-2pm, 6pm-11pm
  • Fri 11am-2pm, 5:30pm-12am
  • Sat 5pm-12am
  • Sun 5am-10pm

Payment Types

  • American Express
  • MasterCard
  • Discover
  • Visa

Cuisines

  • American (Traditional)

Meal Price

  • $$$$

Amenities

  • Celeb Hangout
  • Business Dining
  • Private Rooms
  • Open 7 Days
  • Notable Chef
  • Notable Wine List
  • Valet Parking
  • Special Occasion Dining
  • Local Favorites
  • Date Spot
  • Romantic Dining

Recognition for Mark's American Cuisine

2008 Editorial Winner - Anniversary Restaurant
2006 Editorial Winner - Romantic Dining
2005 Audience Winner - American Food

Site Links:

Citysearch is a registered trademark of Bluefoot Ventures Inc., and is used under license.
© 2008 Citysearch.com All rights reserved.

Partner Sites: