Taste of Texas Restaurant

12/28/09

Great breads, steaks and deserts!!!

by captaincoec at Citysearch

The salad bar has been revamped but still lacks much. It offers mostly the basics while charging almost $10.00 for it. The steaks are great, the breads are great, the deserts are great and the service is great. I've been a fan for at least a dz yrs going there several times a yr. Hope to see it continue to prosper. I don't understand the negative reviews. I can only believe it must be for the owners political views. Those negative reviews are completely unwarranted. It's too bad people have to bring politics into the mix and lie after, I'm certain, enjoying a great meal. The prices are in line with most other steakhouses in Houston. I will continue to enjoy their foods in the future. 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. While you wait they offer free soda and tea drinks as well as chips and salsa, and popcorn; where else does one get that? The service has ALWAYS been prompt whether the restaurant was 1/2 full or full. Everyone that I have taken there has loved it!!!!

• Pros: The very best breads,steaks and deserts in Houston
• Cons: puny salad bar

11/24/09

Lifelong customer confounded by mixed reviews

by hollieberry09 at Citysearch

This locally owned restaurant has been a favorite in my native Houstonian family for over a decade. We always go there for special occasions (birthdays, graduation, etc.). Sure there are no reservations, so you have to wait, but they have a huge comfortable waiting area with a bar, popcorn to snack on, and plenty of TV's to watch, if you're not the type to converse with your party. The prices are high, but they would hardly be in business if they weren't, given the quality of the food and the entire experience.

Once you're seated, every experience that I've ever had was extremely positive. The service is fast and friendly, the salad bar is so amazing it is difficult to leave room for the delectable steak. Be sure to try the cinnamon-honey butter on your rolls. The filet mignon wrapped in bacon with garlic butter is to die for, always perfectly cooked, and NOTHING like Saltgrass or any other chain steakhouse, whose steaks are like hamburgers in comparison. Grilled balsamic portabella and steamed asparagus with hollandaise are my favorite sides, but all the sides are good.

They have the most amazing chocolate strawberries with romanoff sauce that I have ever tasted, but they are unfortunately seasonal and hard to catch. The cheesecake, 3-chocolate mousse cake, or fresh berries in a dark chocolate shell will always suffice in a pinch though. Long story short, I've been going there for years and will continue to go there for many more years, regardless of what any spoiled reviewers hem and haw about. Try it for yourself!

• Pros: Amazing steak, sides, salad bar, and service,
• Cons: The chocolate covered strawberries are SEASONAL! :(

10/12/09

Great Restaurant

by oldflyfisherman at Citysearch

This is the best restaurant that we have been to in Texas and the California Bay area. Yes, it will be a little more expensive, but it is of the highest Quality. It is hard to cook an almost 2 inch ribeye perfectly and they did two for us. The crew was great and quick to serve. I judge a restaurant's cleanliness by how clean their restrooms are. TTR was one of the best in the cleanliness, which was also confirmed by the cleanliness of the kitchen when we selected our steaks.

Unfortunately, it is obvious that some people in these reviews are being negative about this restaurant because they do not agree with the politics of the owner, who has a morning talk show in Houston. Don't listen to those reviews. If you a want a great, family oriented, steakhouse experience, go to Taste of Texas and find out for yourself.

• Pros: High quality food, fantastic service and very clean
• Cons: none

08/16/09

The Best Angus Steaks in Texas!!

by GWBoren at Citysearch

The angus steaks were cooked great!! I ordered the 16oz. ribeye with Texas Au Gratin Potatoes and green beans. Quality Food and huge quantity. They also have an awesome salad bar, very fresh. I visited Houston Saturday and ate there. I returned Sunday before I left town. Manager and staff were very welcoming and made you feel at home. The service and food was Top Shelf both days...World Class Staff!!!

• Pros: Best Steaks, Potatos, Green Beans and SERVICE IS #1.
• Cons: That there's not one in every city!!!

12/08/08

Best little steakhouse in Texas

by joshandmonica at Citysearch

Taste of Texas is most definitely the best steakhouse I have ever been to! My husband's company Christmas dinner was held there this past Saturday. As soon as I heard where the dinner was to be held, I looked the restaurant up to read the reviews. There were several mixed reviews so I wasn't expecting to be totally wowed. It took a while for us to be seated (about an hour and a half), since they don't take reservations... not even for large parties; we had about 25 in our group. The restaurant was very tastefully decorated with Christmas decore. The fireplaces were lit and the atmosphere was very cozy and comfortable. Once we were seated, our waiter was obviously on top of things, as he took all of our drink orders and had them brought out very quickly. He was very attentive and was able to handle our large crowd with what looked like ease. The salad bar was small but held all that you would need to build your own salad to your liking. I ordered the Center Cut Filet (filet mignon) which was cooked to order and perfectly so; and I added a lobster tail to my meal for my own surf and turf meal. My husband and I shared the creme brule for dessert and it was wonderful as well! All was absolutely delicious! There was very little chatter at our table once the food arrived because everyone was so busy enjoying their delicious food! All 25 people in our group were totally satisfied with their meal as it was prepared and served. So 2 very enthusiastic thumbs up for Taste of Texas, the best little steakhouse in Texas!

• Pros: Excellent food, friendly service, beautiful Christmas decorations
• Cons: they don't take reservations, the long wait to be seated

07/10/08

warm and inviting atmosphere/best steaks in Houston

by houstongurl at Citysearch

I have never had a bad experience here. We dine out and entertain often. This place is great to take out of town guests if you want to show them a little bit of Texas. Its not overkill...but warm and inviting..like a nice upscale hunting lodge. Mounted wildlife, crackling fireplaces, fully bricked interior, and a wine cellar to die for. They offer fabulous, high grade meat...you can even pick out your own steak if you'd like. I don't ever stray from my favorite...the 6oz garlic butter filet. OMG...to die for..this is like cotton candy dancing in your mouth. Have it prepared medium rare. Steaks are prepared with 2 different seasoning options...lemon pepper...or garlic butter. YUM! Only downfall is there is always a wait and they won't seat you unless your entire party is present. My husband and I visit Taste on random nights just for a good steak.....birthdays...Mothers day...dining out with friends. We are regulars and have NEVER been disappointed. Also...its decorated beautifully at Christmas time.

• Pros: great steak, salad bar, cinnamom butter, decor
• Cons: always on a wait...thats to be expected at a place this good

07/10/08

excellent atmosphere

by agarza78264 at Citysearch

well I unlike my husband ordinarily don't fancy steakhouses but this one has impressed me i am an avid cheese eater, I love the STUFF!!!! they have huge cheese blocks at the salad bar, so I definetly would recommend the salad bar. We did also try an appetizer we tried the jalapeno and cheese stuffed shrimp, they were delicous. My husband tried the new york steak and I ordered the hamburger. we shared each other's food his steak was extremely tender, it was magnificent! I was very pleased with the customer service from the staff. when we arrived we were told it would be a 15 min wait and just when i thought "oh your 15 mins are up" they called on us. I would reccomend this restaurant to anyone it's excellent

• Pros: excellent atmosphere excellent service timely manner
• Cons: didn't last quite long enough

06/28/08

Great Experience!

by Czcz at Citysearch

I've been going to the Taste of Texas (ToT) since 2004 and always felt they had great steaks. My wife had never been to ToT, therefore we decided to go for dinner to celebrate our anniversary. 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. Well......... we went on a Friday night and only waited 7 minutes to be seated. Our waiter, Jared, was phenomenal and constantly kept folding our napkins whenever we had to get up from the table. (Yeah, a little fu-fu for my taste, but made our night memorable) My wife was not disappointed with the salad bar and bread. My wife is an occasional steak eater, unlike myself, and felt her 10 oz filet was great. I had the 10 oz filet medium and felt it was cooked perfectly - tasty and tender. I'm in agree with another post that stated appetizers should be skipped. 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. Needless to say, we were not disappointed with ToT and plan to return during the year. Warning to all, ToT is not one those especially fancy steak houses. The setting is EXTREMELY casual and their bathrooms are unique as they have several Houston sports memorabilia on display. All fu-fu diners should stay away because this is not a place that kisses your butt. If you're looking for great steaks in a friendly environment and good service, then this is the place to go!

• Pros: Awesome salad bar, bread, and steaks. Great service
• Cons: Pricey steaks, but comparable to most steakhouses.

11/08/07

Yet to be disappointed.

by cpede at Citysearch

We first tried Taste of Texas when a friend from out of state visited and wanted to go. We were pleasantly surprsied then, and have been thoroughly pleased ever since. 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. The steak is phenomenal, and the rest of it is great (but you really go for the meat). It is expensive but well worth it. The desserts are awesome too; but with hardly enough room left over after our meal, we usually take it home for later. (just a note: you get one free desert if you are celebrating a birthday...including a polaroid of the birthday person)

The wait staff, hostesses and servers are always cordial, even when busy...and that's just about every night. There's no doubt that this is a great place to eat given that the line is pretty much always out the door. They provide free munchies (chips, popcorn) and drinks (sodas, tea, and water), though, while you wait. The best time to go is before 6:30 or after 8:30/9. They do not accept reservations, and usually won't let you take a number until your entire party is in the restaurant. We recommend this to all of our carnivorous friends, and will continue to be faithful patrons for many years to come.

07/23/07

Amazing steaks without the pretense

by vivacleo at Citysearch

I hate getting dressed up to eat but I love excellent food. Taste of Texas is the answer to this dilemma. It's so good, I stopped swearing off red meat. The prime rib is divine. DIVINE. It's perfectly roasted, tender, juicy, and melts like butter in my mouth. I don't understand how people order an appetizer, with a salad bar and bread bar, it's enough to almost make me full. I can never finish the side item that comes with the meal. I've only been here twice but it's been consistently good. I 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.

• Pros: Fantastic food, nice waiting area with snacks,
• Cons: Parking during busy times,