Cafe Annie
Houston, TX 77056-3802
Phone: (713) 840-1111
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- San Felipe Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Bar Menu 2004
- Hours:
- Mon-6:30pm-10pm, Tue-Thu 11:30am-2pm, 6:30pm-10pm, Fri 11:30am-2pm, 6:30pm-10:30pm, Sat 6pm-10:30pm
Editorial Review for Cafe Annie – by Robin Barr Sussman
The Scene
Both earthy and elegant, Cafe Annie's handsome look and prices bespeak "special occasion." The sleek, multilevel dining room is wrapped in warm mahogany with roomy leather banquettes, rich floral arrangements and dramatic artwork. Visiting celebrities, moneyed regulars, astute foodies and wine connoisseurs revel in the luxury of impeccable service and refined hospitality.
The Food
Iconic chef-owner Robert Del Grande and Executive Chef Ben Berryhill gracefully fashion civilized portions, with presentations ranging from meticulous (delicate goat cheese crepes bundled with smoky mushrooms in vibrant green poblano sauce), to ranch-like simple (tender grilled quail, venison sausage and creamy white grits). A haute tamale, dewy and petite, is stuffed with carne guisada and drizzled with creme fraiche. Rustic, moist chicken enchiladas in deep mole defy cheesy cliche and the cilantro-enhanced mussel soup is unrivaled. Sinfully spirited finale: rum-laced tres leches.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasBar Annie--a cross between a club and a quaint cafe--is perfect for casually dressed diners.
Where to SitRequest table 10, a raised corner table offering the utmost privacy and a view of the main dining room.
User Reviews for Cafe Annie
06/24/2008 Posted by darrinstreet
This restaurant is not what it used to be. The service is just what one would expect from a first rate restaurant but the food is lacking. How many different ways can you do salmon, filet of beef and chicken? It seems like the chefs (or Robert) are no longer being creative. Wouldn't it be nice to see some pasta dishes, maybe some new fish on the menu not just as a special and let's not mention the desserts. I don't think I have seen a creative and new dessert since Ben Berryhill left the kitchen. I am hoping with the opening of the new restaurant, new ideas will also come.
05/24/2008 Posted by CoolDan
I've always heard good things about this place and I was not disappointed. I knew the price would be high but it was only a $150.00 for two of us. Thats with a 65.00 bottle of wine. Well worth it in my opionion. It was a memorerable experience with my new (that night) Fiance. Well done Cafe Annie - Keep it up. The shrimp and enchilada's were too die for.
Pros: Great food - Good service
Cons: Nothing was free
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