Backstreet Cafe
Houston, TX 77019
Phone: (713) 521-2239
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- McDuffie Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Outdoor Dining 2006
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm
Editorial Review for Backstreet Cafe – by Robin Barr Sussman
In Short
This River Oaks favorite is tucked in a tree-flocked corner of Shepherd Drive. Ever-changing New American choices prepared by Chef Hugo Ortega include salads like goat cheese with pears, toasted walnuts and warm bacon dressing, or entree-size salads like lentils and feta in garlic vinaigrette. The meat loaf tower, a lunch and dinner favorite, comes with garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed spinach and mushroom gravy. Finish with warm apple tart topped with house-made vanilla-bean ice cream.
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Insider Tips
When to GoBackstreet's popular jazz brunch featuring the Bob Chadwick Trio is served on Sundays from 11am until 3pm.
The ExtrasUpstairs, two private rooms offer a secluded dining spot or a party venue for up to 35. Both rooms also have a fireplace.
Know Before You GoBackstreet only serves their burgers and addictive lobster sandwich on weekdays from 11am to 3pm.
Where to SitFor prime people-watching, request an umbrella-covered table on the front terrace. Or, for a touch of romance, sit by the cozy fireplace.
User Reviews for Backstreet Cafe
03/17/2008 Posted by bigdaddylynn
My wife and I have eaten at backstreet for Sunday brunch on a number of occassions and we have always had an enjoyable meal on the patio with great service. We recently had the opportunity to go for dinner and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We didn't feel like drinking an entire bottle of wine so we tried Managers recommendation and it was just what we were looking for. The meal was great and the service was better.
Pros: Great Atmosphere for a Quiet Meal
Cons: None
01/09/2008 Posted by sunshine33
At the end of December, my boyfriend and I dined here on a Friday night. He was hesitant about going for very silly reasons, but I persuaded him nonetheless since it's one of my favorite spots in Houston. He ordered one of the popular chicken dishes, and I had a pasta dish. We both licked our plates clean, especially him!. I can't recall the wine, but it was fabulous--as was our waitress (Lauren I think is her name). She was delightful and knew the menu extensively. Can't wait to dine here again.
Pros: Excellent food, Well-tuned service, Romantic, Varied Wine List
Cons: Parking is limited to valet only
Schedule
| 05/18/2008 | Bob Chadwick Trio | |
| 05/25/2008 | Bob Chadwick Trio | |
| 06/01/2008 | Bob Chadwick Trio | |
| 06/08/2008 | Bob Chadwick Trio | |
| 06/15/2008 | Bob Chadwick Trio | |
| 06/22/2008 | Bob Chadwick Trio | |
| 06/29/2008 | Bob Chadwick Trio | |
| 07/06/2008 | Bob Chadwick Trio | |
| 07/13/2008 | Bob Chadwick Trio | |
| 07/20/2008 | Bob Chadwick Trio | |
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