House in the Heights
Houston, TX 77008
Phone: (713) 880-2166
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- East 16th Street
- Hours:
- By reservation only
Editorial Review for House in the Heights – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
Veteran chef Patrick Zone wears many hats in his laid-back venture--cook, waiter, host, busboy and sommelier. Zone, who takes customers by day-ahead reservations only, explains that service will be leisurely and a meal can easily stretch past three hours. Space permitting, each party is seated in a different room of the home. Sinatra and show tunes bubble up in the background and the faux-funky decor provides plenty to talk about.
The Food
It's prix fixe with a selected appetizer and salad and three entree choices. Main courses may be brown, sugar-seared Norwegian salmon; crispy sauteed chicken served over penne pasta; or oven-roasted, barbecued pork tenderloin. Starters include Vietnamese chicken pot stickers with Kilaween sauce and a delicate baby spinach salad topped with a honey-cooked salmon crepe. Zone's originality, attention to detail and use of fresh ingredients (most herbs harvested from an on-site garden) are an inspiration.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoCall and leave a message at least 24 hours in advance to reserve a table. The day-ahead reservations policy is sometimes waived on weekends.
What to DrinkThe Heights is dry, so it's B.Y.O.B., with a $6 corkage fee.
User Reviews for House in the Heights
03/15/2008 Posted by travelingfoodie
My husband and I went with friends to House in the Heights twice, once years ago, and once in the new location. The first time was a nice, ordinary dining experience. The second time, though, was so bad we are still laughing it, and judging from some other reviews, it wasn't unique. We arrived at 7:30 and were the only patrons for the evening. The owner was serving, cooking and cleaning up himself with no other help. We waited over an hour to get our bread, then another hour for the first course. Talk about being held hostage! We didn't get to leave until after midnight, at which point we would have paid extra just to get out of there!
Pros: Could have been charming
Cons: Dining ordeal
02/28/2008 Posted by jonas3pan
The bread was out of this world. Great decor. Very cozy an intimate. Was recomended by some of my restaurant friends. I was not disapointed. Cant wait to go back. Down side - byob.
Pros: ambiance
Cons: parking, byob
