| ambiance |
97.22000122070312% positive |
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Great food and atmosphere ”
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love the food here and the restaurant has a great atmosphere to eat in. ”
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It was a fun environment and the food and service were terrific. ”
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The food and atmosphere is wonderful but, the parking is terrible and no reservations are taken. ”
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If you are looking for atmosphere and an excellent steak, Taste of Texas is the place. ”
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The ambience of the restaurant especially around the holidays is very cozy and romantic. ”
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The food, the service, the atmosphere is very very good. ”
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The ambiance was terrific, the service was wonderful and the food was magnificent. ”
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Neat experience, huge place inside w/ nice TX decor, huge waiting area with free drinks and popcorn, excellent steaks, what other restaurant has all that? ”
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The atmosphere was wonderful ”
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Great tasting side items, yummy desserts, and just a fun (and loud) atmosphere. ”
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The atmosphere is comfortable. ”
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am a fan of Taste of Texas and have enjoyed their Texas ambiance for entertaining guests for a long time. ”
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Good overall, but very limited parking, too crowded at peak times even with reservatins. ”
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The restaurant's atmosphere, service and the meat, of course, is wonderful! ”
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The salad bar was fun- probably my favorite part of the menu. ”
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The atmosphere is beautiful (especially at Christmas). ”
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Ive been here many times, and have allways liked the food, and service, and the atmosphere. ”
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Great selection, great service, wonderful atmosphere, would definitely recommend anyone to go. ”
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Yes, the food is great, the decor is very pleasing. ”
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This is a big place and the quality is comparable to Brenner's or Sullivan's, but it's not as cozy. ”
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The atmosphere is pleasant. ”
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The atmosphere and service was good, but a steak eater goes somewhere for the food, which was average at best. ”
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the atmosphere is fun and entertainig and is perfect for families or dates. ”
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The fireplaces were lit and the atmosphere was very cozy and comfortable. ”
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Their strongest suit is the decor and overpriced wine list which carries some very nice labels, but at a premium price. ”
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It is a great place to take foreign visitors for the ambience and "Texas" decor; during Christmas holidays they decorate beautifully. ”
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excellent atmosphere ”
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To be a great steakhouse, the meat should be prime beef, number one and it should be an elegant with classic decor such as Ruth's or Pappas with similar type service. ”
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If you want to enjoy the ambiance. ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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When we were done with our steaks, we barely had room for dessert - it took a great sacrifice to finish our special celebration dessert, which is always on the house if one is celebrating a special occasion. ”
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The steaks are great, the breads are great, the deserts are great and the service is great. ”
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The deep dish pecan pie with cinnamon ice cream was very good, but had my hsband not known about the cinnamon coffee, I would not have gotten to try it! ”
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love the honey butter and of course the desserts! ”
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The cheesecake, 3-chocolate mousse cake, or fresh berries in a dark chocolate shell will always suffice in a pinch though. ”
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The desserts are awesome too; but with hardly enough room left over after our meal, we usually take it home for later. ”
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Great tasting side items, yummy desserts, and just a fun (and loud) atmosphere. ”
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They have the most amazing chocolate strawberries with romanoff sauce that I have ever tasted, but they are unfortunately seasonal and hard to catch. ”
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Great breads, steaks and deserts! ”
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| drinks |
94.58999633789062% positive |
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will say that th salad bar was very good, but I was not offered any ground pepper. ”
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love the salad bar and soups and my husband loves the steak. ”
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Nice place, long wait, good salad bar, o.k. steaks, other food is great. ”
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The salad bar is always fresh and their breads are unbelievable. ”
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love this place, the cheese and bread bar rocks! ”
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Salad bar is great. ”
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Their strongest suit is the decor and overpriced wine list which carries some very nice labels, but at a premium price. ”
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don't understand how people order an appetizer, with a salad bar and bread bar, it's enough to almost make me full. ”
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We love the salad bar and the food is always perfect. ”
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Thankfully they have a bar that can make some good drinks that will help pass the time. ”
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Waited about 1hr 15min for a table, but free chips/salsa, popcorn, soda/tea were great (even if the chips were waaaaaaay greasy!) ”
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They do have good food and the salad bar is impressive but the quality of meat isn't what you would fine at the more traditional high-end steakhouses i.e. Ruth Chris, Morton's, Pappas etc. ”
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great salad bar with cheeses and wonderful breads. ”
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Neat experience, huge place inside w/ nice TX decor, huge waiting area with free drinks and popcorn, excellent steaks, what other restaurant has all that? ”
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The salad bar and homemade bread are incredible and this all is before the steak is brought to your table. ”
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The salad bar was gross, the wine list sufficient but unimpressive, and the side-dishes bland. ”
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The salad bar was nice, and my steak was really good. ”
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From the delictable salad bar, complete with huge blocks of cheese and rasberry vinagarette, to the fresh warm bread and cinnamon butter, Taste has got it all. ”
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Get FREE chips, popcorn, and soft drink while waiting for dinner! ”
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It is well worth the wait no matter how long it is (enjoy the bar area with popcorn, nachos, etc.) The steaks are the best in Houston and the state for that matter. ”
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The salad bar was fun- probably my favorite part of the menu. ”
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They also have an awesome salad bar, very fresh. ”
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It creates a feeling of good will along with the delicious salad bar which can be a meal in itself. ”
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The salad bar was great and there were tons of people celebrating their birthdays around us. ”
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would suggest sitting in the bar area, I always am well taken care of in the bar and the bartenders are always very helpful. ”
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The salad bar is great, and the mozzerella bread--to die for! ”
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The salad bar had something for everyone and the bread bar was delicious. ”
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they have huge cheese blocks at the salad bar, so I definetly would recommend the salad bar. ”
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Their salad bar and bread are beautiful and massive (be sure to save room for the main course). ”
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Salad bar is WONDERFUL. ”
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The service is fast and friendly, the salad bar is so amazing it is difficult to leave room for the delectable steak. ”
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They have a great bar and seating area for waiting. ”
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Waiting area has sodas, tea, chips & salsa, and fresh popped popcorn. ”
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Everything was perfect, the salads, breads, ice tea, service, right up til we were ready to leave. ”
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Great wine list, but not the best steak in Houston. ”
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Great salad bar with the best in tender steaks. ”
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The deep dish pecan pie with cinnamon ice cream was very good, but had my hsband not known about the cinnamon coffee, I would not have gotten to try it! ”
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| food quality |
85.81999778747559% positive |
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Taste of Texas is the absolute best steak in Houston. ”
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The steaks are AWESOME and the service is great. ”
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The deep dish pecan pie with cinnamon ice cream was very good, but had my hsband not known about the cinnamon coffee, I would not have gotten to try it! ”
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We have never had a bad steak or bad service. ”
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Great salad bar with the best in tender steaks. ”
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This place always have great food and service. ”
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So, if you want to experience a fine meal, at a reasonable price, then Taste of Texas is for you. ”
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It is well worth the wait no matter how long it is (enjoy the bar area with popcorn, nachos, etc.) The steaks are the best in Houston and the state for that matter. ”
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The food here is wonderful! ”
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What was supposed to be a nice steakhouse, I felt like I was at steak-n-ale. ”
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Amazing steaks without the pretense ”
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Being a meat eater, and a huge fan of steak, I won't settle for the run-of-the-mill (fill in your own chain steak house here) steak. ”
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was visiting from northern california and wanted to get the authentic texas experience. ”
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There was very little chatter at our table once the food arrived because everyone was so busy enjoying their delicious food! ”
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Great food, wonderful service. ”
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Although the steaks are fairly decent. ”
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didn't mind because the food was so good. ”
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They do have good food and the salad bar is impressive but the quality of meat isn't what you would fine at the more traditional high-end steakhouses i.e. Ruth Chris, Morton's, Pappas etc. ”
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Yes, the food is great, the decor is very pleasing. ”
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Not too big, but great variety, a cheese block, fresh breads, homemade butters, etc. ”
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have been to taste of texas only once but during my visit, I was well impressed by their amazing steak and service. ”
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While the food was good, it was almost impossible to hold a conversation in the main dining area. ”
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The salad bar was gross, the wine list sufficient but unimpressive, and the side-dishes bland. ”
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My last three dining experiences were so poor it left me no other choice but to find another steak place. ”
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The BEST steaks around! ”
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Not too big, but great variety, a cheese block, fresh breads etc. ”
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awesome beef ”
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They have the most amazing chocolate strawberries with romanoff sauce that I have ever tasted, but they are unfortunately seasonal and hard to catch. ”
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The food was mediocre, the staff was inconsiderate and rude. ”
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Mediocre food - mediocre service - definitely NOT worth the wait or the pricetag. ”
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The steaks were lame - no seasoning. ”
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The steaks are great, the breads are great, the deserts are great and the service is great. ”
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Nice place, long wait, good salad bar, o.k. steaks, other food is great. ”
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The steak was inedible. ”
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Great food, but crowded. ”
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From the delictable salad bar, complete with huge blocks of cheese and rasberry vinagarette, to the fresh warm bread and cinnamon butter, Taste has got it all. ”
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Their salad bar and bread are beautiful and massive (be sure to save room for the main course). ”
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It is excellent service, food, and the setting is quiet. ”
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Great breads, steaks and deserts! ”
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The staff is friendly, the food is amazing, and you can't beat the value. ”
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Great wine list, but not the best steak in Houston. ”
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The wait borders the ridiculous, but the food is awesome. ”
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Very good quality steaks. ”
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in all honestly there salad is great but there steaks are not that gooD. ”
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The salad bar is always fresh and their breads are unbelievable. ”
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You can't beat tht Taste of Texas for hospitality and a great meal---STEAK, CHICKEN OR SHRIMP! ”
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They also have an awesome salad bar, very fresh. ”
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Taste of Texas has the best steaks in the country! ”
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I've been going to the Taste of Texas (ToT) since 2004 and always felt they had great steaks. ”
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The salad bar was fun- probably my favorite part of the menu. ”
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sauce to cover the objectionable flavor so that I could eat it. ”
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It was a fun environment and the food and service were terrific. ”
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Service is very good along with the food. ”
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Their food is decent, but is comparable to any other restaurant in Houston. ”
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It creates a feeling of good will along with the delicious salad bar which can be a meal in itself. ”
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The food is good but would choose 5 other Steak Houses in Houston before this one! ”
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don't understand how people order an appetizer, with a salad bar and bread bar, it's enough to almost make me full. ”
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great salad bar with cheeses and wonderful breads. ”
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Spoke to the manager again to take the to go box and the cost of my steak off the bill, and I came home empty handed after driving and waiting for a disappointing steak. ”
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This place is too expensive in light of the quality of food. ”
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this is a dining experience you will never forget and will come back soon to delight in the delicious wonders of The Taste of Texas. ”
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Every time I've been there it has notr only been wonderful food but in general a very pleasant dining experience. ”
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hate getting dressed up to eat but I love excellent food. ”
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Waiting area has sodas, tea, chips & salsa, and fresh popped popcorn. ”
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If you are looking for atmosphere and an excellent steak, Taste of Texas is the place. ”
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My friends and I love a great steak and we have been here a couple a times and it was good I was not all together please with the wait to be seated and we had a reservation for a birthday. ”
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waited an hour (in their convenient waiting room) without complaining because I was more than happy to waiting longer for the taste of perfect steak. ”
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For a $40 steak I expected great steak. ”
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Our steaks were pretty good, but priced exactly the same as the steakhouses downtown, which I thought was a little excessive. ”
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will say that th salad bar was very good, but I was not offered any ground pepper. ”
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ordered a 16 oz rib eye, the best and most tender steak around, and I received a chunk of overcooked, tough, tasteless meat. ”
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If I were rating the food, I would give it 4 stars; however, my latest experience was so bad that Taste of Texas has lost a lifetime customer. ”
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the only thing foodwise that was good was the bread, which i could have gotten at "sweet tomato" or "fresh choice ”
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This place has the BEST steak ”
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(2) The food absolutely was awful. ”
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Neat experience, huge place inside w/ nice TX decor, huge waiting area with free drinks and popcorn, excellent steaks, what other restaurant has all that? ”
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We had a wonderful meal, were seated promptly and treated to a first class experience. ”
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Ive been here many times, and have allways liked the food, and service, and the atmosphere. ”
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had the best steak I have ever eatin at tast of texas. ”
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said the scalloped potatoes were inedible, Alicia said they tasted raw. ”
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--Arrogance Okay the steaks are good but NO place is good enuf to make me wait 1-2 hours! ”
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When we were done with our steaks, we barely had room for dessert - it took a great sacrifice to finish our special celebration dessert, which is always on the house if one is celebrating a special occasion. ”
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Great quality steak ”
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Great steak, great experience. ”
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The steak was full of fat and not cooked properly. ”
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Its the best steak in town ”
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This place has one of the best steaks anyewhere in the country. ”
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This is simply the best steak in town. ”
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love the salad bar and soups and my husband loves the steak. ”
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The service was good and the waitress was really attentive, however I have had better FRESHER food at a steak house. ”
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Service was slow and the steak was alright I have had better. ”
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can't believe all the negative reviews on one of my favorite steak places! ”
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Great food and atmosphere ”
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The service is fast and friendly, the salad bar is so amazing it is difficult to leave room for the delectable steak. ”
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The steaks there are great. ”
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The restaurant's atmosphere, service and the meat, of course, is wonderful! ”
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Great tasting side items, yummy desserts, and just a fun (and loud) atmosphere. ”
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was very upset with the food, so I talked to the manager to put the steak in a to-go box since all my friends had already finished eating before I had a chance to enjoy my steak. ”
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enjoyed my meal, but I wouldn't pay that kind of money without the gift certificate at this place- I would go to one of the many many other excellent steakhouses in town. ”
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The salad bar and homemade bread are incredible and this all is before the steak is brought to your table. ”
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My steak-eating friends loved this place - the beef was apparently top-notch (they actually allow you to select your cut of beef if you are ”
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The steaks came out over done, the vegetables were cold. ”
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not the best steak in Houston, but I would recomend going. ”
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This is one of the best steak houses in town serving Angus beef. ”
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Not only was the service amazing, the steaks were fabulous and you can even select the piece you want. ”
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best steak ”
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The atmosphere and service was good, but a steak eater goes somewhere for the food, which was average at best. ”
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Overpriced steaks and not so friendly environment. ”
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The food is great. ”
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Someone recommended this restaurant to me, and when I got their excited for a good meal, I was dissapointed. ”
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like a 6 to 8 ounce steak and do not want to share one with someone else. ”
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The desserts are awesome too; but with hardly enough room left over after our meal, we usually take it home for later. ”
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good food. ”
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Taste of Texas has the best steaks in Texas. ”
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The wait is long because the steaks are exquisite and everyone loves them. ”
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The salad bar was great and there were tons of people celebrating their birthdays around us. ”
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they have huge cheese blocks at the salad bar, so I definetly would recommend the salad bar. ”
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am originally from New York and it was wonderful to try delicious food from Texas. ”
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This is one of Houston's worst examples of steak houses. ”
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It's too bad people have to bring politics into the mix and lie after, I'm certain, enjoying a great meal. ”
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Taste of Texas has the best steaks in Houston. ”
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The place is always packed for good reasons -- great food and probably the best service you'll find on the West Side. ”
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As good or better steaks in Houston area for much less money. ”
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Waited about 1hr 15min for a table, but free chips/salsa, popcorn, soda/tea were great (even if the chips were waaaaaaay greasy!) ”
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I've never had a bad meal here. ”
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If you're looking for great steaks in a friendly environment and good service, then this is the place to go! ”
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The steaks are the best I have ever had. ”
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I've heard so much about Taste of Texas--it's rated as one of the best steakhouses in Texas--so I was excited about going there and having a great steak. ”
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This place is twice as big as the rest, have huge crowds, and still manage to turn out a great steak at a decent price. ”
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From the fresh salads to the warm baked breads to the tender melt in your mouth tantilizing steak. ”
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My mom really should have complained on Mother's Day after sitting for close to two hours in line, after her spinach stuffed chicken was "disgusting ”
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Great Restaurant, Not the best steak ”
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Its self evident that they take pride in their food and service, but that chicken did taste terrible. ”
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When the food arrived, the prime rib was very good, but the hollandaise was just okay. ”
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Strongly suggest other steakhouses like Pappas Steakhouse where the food and service are really worth your dollars. ”
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The cheesecake, 3-chocolate mousse cake, or fresh berries in a dark chocolate shell will always suffice in a pinch though. ”
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There has never been a time in the 10 years we've been choosing the Taste of Texas as our favorite restaurant, that we did not have a delicious meal. ”
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The food and atmosphere is wonderful but, the parking is terrible and no reservations are taken. ”
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The steaks are perfect! ”
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The salad bar is great, and the mozzerella bread--to die for! ”
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They offer fabulous, high grade meat. ”
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Overall, management team needs to learn the importance of satisfied customers, and for a well known steakhouse I expected great steak. ”
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good food but pretty pricey ”
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The salad bar had something for everyone and the bread bar was delicious. ”
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The food is good. ”
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love this place, the cheese and bread bar rocks! ”
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Best steak for your money, excellent service. ”
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It did not come sizzling, which is a pet peeve; however Mumzy reported that she liked the steak. ”
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We love the salad bar and the food is always perfect. ”
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The food, the service, the atmosphere is very very good. ”
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The salad bar was nice, and my steak was really good. ”
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Taste of Texas is good food but for a steak I would recommend Lynns STeakhouse off of Dairy Ashford. ”
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The ambiance was terrific, the service was wonderful and the food was magnificent. ”
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tasty steak ”
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great steak is wonderful but a great steak at these SOOOO stick-it-to-you prices and WE DON'T TAKE RESERVATIONS attitude ---no thanks! ”
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Dining there is a thouroughly enjoyable event, from the well scrubbed, excrutiatingly polite staff to the endless supply of fresh baked breads to being able to specify how many ounces and which cut of steak your heart desires ”
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The steak was adequate, but certainly nothing to brag about, and we quickly became annoyed with the frequent "Happy Birthday" choruses and "Yee-Haws" from the wait staff, as well as with the country music ballads blasting over the sound system. ”
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It does take time to get in, if the food was so bad, I dont this the line would be so long, it isnt like Bruce Willis is in there with a harmonica, its good food, thats why people go. ”
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THis place, although the steaks are good, is more like an up-scale sizzler or Bonanza or Ryans. ”
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Excellent steak restaurent. ”
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best value not best steak ”
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My husband and I visit Taste on random nights just for a good steak. ”
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Although the food is very good. ”
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Actually, the best steaks anywhere. ”
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love the food here and the restaurant has a great atmosphere to eat in. ”
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They maintain a high standard to serve only the best steaks-an. ”
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Amazing steak! ”
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We have dined at Taste of Texas serveral times and found the food delicious, but have always been frustrated by the service and long lines. ”
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Houston has some terrific steak to offer. ”
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My wife is an occasional steak eater, unlike myself, and felt her 10 oz filet was great. ”
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My husband & I have never had a bad steak here. ”
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However, to say that their steaks are the best in town is just not true. ”
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To be a great steakhouse, the meat should be prime beef, number one and it should be an elegant with classic decor such as Ruth's or Pappas with similar type service. ”
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yes, Taste of Texas is very nice, the service is ok, and the food is good. ”
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| menu variety |
100.0% positive |
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Thoroughly professional, down home friendly and a total lack of pretension (Though I was amused by the explanation in the menu : What a tip is, How much and why you should pay it and that it wasn't already in the bill). ”
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The salad bar was fun- probably my favorite part of the menu. ”
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The Food and selection is excellent. ”
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Not too big, but great variety, a cheese block, fresh breads etc. ”
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Not too big, but great variety, a cheese block, fresh breads, homemade butters, etc. ”
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Great selection, great service, wonderful atmosphere, would definitely recommend anyone to go. ”
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| overall |
96.66999816894531% positive |
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It is a great place to take foreign visitors for the ambience and "Texas" decor; during Christmas holidays they decorate beautifully. ”
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There has never been a time in the 10 years we've been choosing the Taste of Texas as our favorite restaurant, that we did not have a delicious meal. ”
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Neat experience, huge place inside w/ nice TX decor, huge waiting area with free drinks and popcorn, excellent steaks, what other restaurant has all that? ”
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There's no doubt that this is a great place to eat given that the line is pretty much always out the door. ”
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This is my very favorite restaurant in Houston! ”
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Throughout the years, I always talked a good game about this place, but became concerned when my wife mentioned the negative reviews on this website. ”
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This is a great family place. ”
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--Arrogance Okay the steaks are good but NO place is good enuf to make me wait 1-2 hours! ”
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When I go out for a nice Steak I want to show up at the restaurant and be waited on, especially considering the cost of a fine Steak dinner. ”
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This is a good place for 2 to 30 people. ”
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This is the best restaurant that we have been to in Texas and the California Bay area. ”
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good place to take in-laws who don't like you -- it won't change their minds about you, but it will give them one less thing to criticize. ”
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If you're looking for great steaks in a friendly environment and good service, then this is the place to go! ”
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would say that it is a good place to eat, but for the price I would much prefer other steakhouses in Houston. ”
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If you have someone in from out of town and want to show them something very "Texas" I would say this would be a good place to go ”
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| return potential |
66.66999816894531% positive |
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Bad service is unpleasant and disappointing, but the lack of any response from the owner assured us that we will never return. ”
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To this day I love The Taste of Texas and hope to return there soon! ”
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this is a dining experience you will never forget and will come back soon to delight in the delicious wonders of The Taste of Texas. ”
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| service |
79.16999816894531% positive |
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Overpriced, poor service ”
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The service is also excellent. ”
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Great selection, great service, wonderful atmosphere, would definitely recommend anyone to go. ”
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We were seated promptly, and the good service stopped there. ”
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It was a fun environment and the food and service were terrific. ”
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Great food, wonderful service. ”
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The steaks are AWESOME and the service is great. ”
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The setting is great and the service is tremendous. ”
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We have never had a bad steak or bad service. ”
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Bad service is unpleasant and disappointing, but the lack of any response from the owner assured us that we will never return. ”
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If you're looking for great steaks in a friendly environment and good service, then this is the place to go! ”
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Our waiter was superb. ”
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The service was good and the waitress was really attentive, however I have had better FRESHER food at a steak house. ”
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You are greeted by smiling friendly hostesses. ”
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Cocktails were watered down and the service was chaotic (waiter was watching a movie on a child's laptop at a neighboring table). ”
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Mediocre food - mediocre service - definitely NOT worth the wait or the pricetag. ”
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would suggest sitting in the bar area, I always am well taken care of in the bar and the bartenders are always very helpful. ”
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was very upset with the food, so I talked to the manager to put the steak in a to-go box since all my friends had already finished eating before I had a chance to enjoy my steak. ”
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The customer service is usually great except when i called to make reservations for 2 for 730 the hostess was like you dont need to make reservations then when i asked her "are you sure? ”
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Food is excellent, people are friendly. ”
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rude staff ”
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the service is good once we got to our seats. ”
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It is excellent service, food, and the setting is quiet. ”
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Strongly suggest other steakhouses like Pappas Steakhouse where the food and service are really worth your dollars. ”
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The service was once impeccable because every employee was hired based not only on their abilities but their own drive to succeed. ”
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The service is good. ”
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The service is excellent! ”
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The staff is friendly and I love the fact that it is verry n. ”
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Re/ the wait for seating: no reservations equals a long wait and that's only because the place is great, otherwise people wouldn't be coming back. ”
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Its self evident that they take pride in their food and service, but that chicken did taste terrible. ”
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The atmosphere and service was good, but a steak eater goes somewhere for the food, which was average at best. ”
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The place is always packed for good reasons -- great food and probably the best service you'll find on the West Side. ”
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the service has allways been excellent for me. ”
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The staff is friendly, the food is amazing, and you can't beat the value. ”
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The food, the service, the atmosphere is very very good. ”
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We have dined at Taste of Texas serveral times and found the food delicious, but have always been frustrated by the service and long lines. ”
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Ive been here many times, and have allways liked the food, and service, and the atmosphere. ”
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The ambiance was terrific, the service was wonderful and the food was magnificent. ”
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The steak was adequate, but certainly nothing to brag about, and we quickly became annoyed with the frequent "Happy Birthday" choruses and "Yee-Haws" from the wait staff, as well as with the country music ballads blasting over the sound system. ”
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Dining there is a thouroughly enjoyable event, from the well scrubbed, excrutiatingly polite staff to the endless supply of fresh baked breads to being able to specify how many ounces and which cut of steak your heart desires ”
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have been to taste of texas only once but during my visit, I was well impressed by their amazing steak and service. ”
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To be a great steakhouse, the meat should be prime beef, number one and it should be an elegant with classic decor such as Ruth's or Pappas with similar type service. ”
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People that write they had a bad experience should get a manager and I assure you they will make you happy. ”
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The steaks are great, the breads are great, the deserts are great and the service is great. ”
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service was absolutely horrible here! ”
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Not only was the service amazing, the steaks were fabulous and you can even select the piece you want. ”
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had a short wait with a helpful bartender. ”
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Spoke to the manager again to take the to go box and the cost of my steak off the bill, and I came home empty handed after driving and waiting for a disappointing steak. ”
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Thoroughly professional, down home friendly and a total lack of pretension (Though I was amused by the explanation in the menu : What a tip is, How much and why you should pay it and that it wasn't already in the bill). ”
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This place has terrible service. ”
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Everything was perfect, the salads, breads, ice tea, service, right up til we were ready to leave. ”
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The service is excellent and the staff is attentive. ”
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The restaurant's atmosphere, service and the meat, of course, is wonderful! ”
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The service is wonderful. ”
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yes, Taste of Texas is very nice, the service is ok, and the food is good. ”
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Overpriced steaks and not so friendly environment. ”
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The service is fast and friendly, the salad bar is so amazing it is difficult to leave room for the delectable steak. ”
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The waitstaff and management are very friendly, professional and attentive. ”
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The manager was extremely rude and condescending, 2. ”
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Although the wait staff was very polite, they weren't very knowledgeable or helpful. ”
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don't understand how people order an appetizer, with a salad bar and bread bar, it's enough to almost make me full. ”
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Love the service. ”
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The service is fantastic. ”
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Best steak for your money, excellent service. ”
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The service was also slow and borderline rude. ”
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It's too bad people have to bring politics into the mix and lie after, I'm certain, enjoying a great meal. ”
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The salad bar was great and there were tons of people celebrating their birthdays around us. ”
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This is a good place for 2 to 30 people. ”
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Service is good to average, but I have had my one or two "less focused" waiters. ”
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This place always have great food and service. ”
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The food was mediocre, the staff was inconsiderate and rude. ”
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It does take time to get in, if the food was so bad, I dont this the line would be so long, it isnt like Bruce Willis is in there with a harmonica, its good food, thats why people go. ”
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81.99999809265137% positive |
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This place is twice as big as the rest, have huge crowds, and still manage to turn out a great steak at a decent price. ”
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Best steak for your money, excellent service. ”
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Quality Food and huge quantity. ”
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they have huge cheese blocks at the salad bar, so I definetly would recommend the salad bar. ”
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(1) For an expensive, upscale restaurant, I didn't expect to be herded into a waiting room with popcorn, cokes, and nachos. ”
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Great value ”
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Mediocre food - mediocre service - definitely NOT worth the wait or the pricetag. ”
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Neat experience, huge place inside w/ nice TX decor, huge waiting area with free drinks and popcorn, excellent steaks, what other restaurant has all that? ”
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enjoyed my meal, but I wouldn't pay that kind of money without the gift certificate at this place- I would go to one of the many many other excellent steakhouses in town. ”
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Being a meat eater, and a huge fan of steak, I won't settle for the run-of-the-mill (fill in your own chain steak house here) steak. ”
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So, if you want to experience a fine meal, at a reasonable price, then Taste of Texas is for you. ”
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Their strongest suit is the decor and overpriced wine list which carries some very nice labels, but at a premium price. ”
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This place is too expensive in light of the quality of food. ”
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best value not best steak ”
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great steak is wonderful but a great steak at these SOOOO stick-it-to-you prices and WE DON'T TAKE RESERVATIONS attitude ---no thanks! ”
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Food overpriced. ”
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good food but pretty pricey ”
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This restaurant is a great value for the money. ”
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The staff is friendly, the food is amazing, and you can't beat the value. ”
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would say that it is a good place to eat, but for the price I would much prefer other steakhouses in Houston. ”
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From the delictable salad bar, complete with huge blocks of cheese and rasberry vinagarette, to the fresh warm bread and cinnamon butter, Taste has got it all. ”
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It is well worth the wait no matter how long it is (enjoy the bar area with popcorn, nachos, etc.) The steaks are the best in Houston and the state for that matter. ”
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As good or better steaks in Houston area for much less money. ”
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Tase of Texas is good, but highly overpriced. ”
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Strongly suggest other steakhouses like Pappas Steakhouse where the food and service are really worth your dollars. ”
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75.0% positive |
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Re/ the wait for seating: no reservations equals a long wait and that's only because the place is great, otherwise people wouldn't be coming back. ”
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am a fan of Taste of Texas and have enjoyed their Texas ambiance for entertaining guests for a long time. ”
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The crew was great and quick to serve. ”
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Service was slow and the steak was alright I have had better. ”
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It does take time to get in, if the food was so bad, I dont this the line would be so long, it isnt like Bruce Willis is in there with a harmonica, its good food, thats why people go. ”
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Nice place, long wait, good salad bar, o.k. steaks, other food is great. ”
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It is well worth the wait no matter how long it is (enjoy the bar area with popcorn, nachos, etc.) The steaks are the best in Houston and the state for that matter. ”
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We have dined at Taste of Texas serveral times and found the food delicious, but have always been frustrated by the service and long lines. ”
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The wait is long because the steaks are exquisite and everyone loves them. ”
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The service was also slow and borderline rude. ”
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