Americas

06/28/07

Worst Happy Hour experience EVER!

by jodimiles at Citysearch

I have NEVER had such a bad experience at Happy Hour! The food was in extremely small portions and was terrible, the drinks were not that good, and the waiter stopped by the table every 45-60 minutes at best. I would not recommend this place to anyone. They even served us a drink with an insect in it and the manager made us pay for it - and was extremely rude about us wanting them to take it off the bill. The waiters also got our order wrong every time and brought us drinks a few times that we did not order. Everything was screwed up on our bill as well. It was not incredibly busy, so there was no excuse for such terrible service. NEVER will I go here again!

• Pros: None
• Cons: Service, Management, Food, Drinks

05/24/07

Good for Happy Hour

by utlonghorn04 at Citysearch

I went to Americas for happy hour earlier this week. While the bar was not too crowded (it was a Monday), the downstairs slowly started to fill up with the local business crowd. They had a nice buffet-style spread of banana chips, some sort of chicken wings, and a fish dish. The martinis were good - not too strong. Be sure to check out the restaurant area upstairs. The glass-mosaic ceiling is something to take in.

12/19/06

A bit confusing

by mrchef at Citysearch

I recently ate here. I found the plate presentations, and flavors a bit confusing. I had the pork with goat cheese stuffed artichoke. it had tons of butter with the crab meat on top and then another sauce served on the side in a small ramekin on the plate??? Both sauces were rich and didn't balance eachother out. It would have been fine with just one or the other. Then the artichoke just seemed out of place. The dish was boring to my palet after a few bites...flavors were one demenitonal just rich folowed by more richness It was a busy night and service was a little slow but not bad, I like to not be rushed so it was not bad. Nice wine by the glass selections ambience was nice for a date. I may try again but doubtfull.

• Pros: Ambience, parking and service
• Cons: Food left something to be desierd

11/21/06

so this is what expensive fusion brazilian food taste like

by missorenishii at Citysearch

the ambience is breathtaking, as if you're in the midst of something exotic ... the best way to explain the trendy decor is a cross between a rainforest and a volcano. a place with such attention to detail only hints at how expensive this place is. yes, the food is pricey ... really pricey ... but the quality of food is just as equally detailed as it's surroundings... and satisfying to the palette. great place for a dinner for 2 if you're willing to drop the cash. definitely a place to experience at least once.*

• Pros: ambience, food
• Cons: expensive!

11/05/06

Atmosphere...

by dbahry at Citysearch

In a word...Atmosphere. You will have a hard time concentrating on the dish in front of you because you will be taking in the design of the room.

10/25/06

Best Romantic Restaurant

by ilenek at Citysearch

Wow! Great place to take visitors from out of town. Everything I have tried has been outstanding and the waitstaff is extremely kind and helpful! Try anything and everything! Must try Tres Leches for dessert!

• Pros: Everything Is Good
• Cons: Expensive

10/08/06

Still the Best!

by etesch at Citysearch

Americas is where we always go to celebrate special occasions and it's still the best! Service is always top-notch and the food is always delicious. If there's a featured "off the menu" item that you've had in the past, they will gladly make it for you if you request it. They also have a great selection of wines at every price. This is where to go when you want a truly special evening.

• Pros: Great service, great food

06/21/06

Great date spot!

by punkprincess_2002 at Citysearch

We went to America's with very high expectations after reading these reviews and looking at the menu online. First of all, the atmosphere is very out of the ordinary and fun while still keeping a very upscale look. We felt very comfortable (not stuffy or overly pretentious at all) and our server was perfectly attentive and didn't make us feel rushed. The mojito was excellent; the best I've yet to have in Houston. The complimentary plantain chips and what tasted like a cilantro pesto dip were difficult to stop eating! But I must say that the smoked crab fingers with polenta and the Chilean sea bass with spoon bread were both served with butter sauces that were far too rich for my palate. Enjoyable, but not my favorite dishes of the evening. The real winners were the potato crusted calamari and the churrasco steak. The calamari is the best I've had anywhere besides Canyon Cafe. The steak was the most tender steak that I have had in my entire life! Absolutely wonderful and I am usually not a steak eater at all. The rice and vegetables were nice, but definately seemed like an afterthough with so much care put into the main dishes. We ended dinner with cappuccino and tres leches. The tres leches (one of my favorite desserts to indulge in) is truly the best anywhere...pure heaven. The total for an early dinner that stuffed us for the rest of the day was $160 including a nice tip. Not bad for such an enjoyable anniversary dinner. We will definately be back (and back and back!), but with less of an appetite because it is expensive for our college student budgets! The happy hour at the bar downstairs looked quite fun as well. America's just won over 2 more lifetime customers!

03/15/06

Excellent Food and Excellent Valet Service!

by shannie02 at Citysearch

My husband and I went to Americas for the second time last night. This time we were with a group of his co-workers. We were all VERY impressed with the excellent service from the valet to the bartender to the waiter. The food was impressive once again! My husband was overly impressed that with a full restaurant, the valet remembered our car and as we walked out of the door he had already left to go get it before he had said anything to the wonderful valet. Thank you for being a wonderful restaurant!

02/15/06

Valentine's

by ernesto_krista at Citysearch

Well i took my wife to Americas for Valentine's. it was not our first visit there and it certainly will not be our last. Our bill was kind of pricey but worth it. Valley was free and teh ambience was relaxing. Our waiter was kinds and very prompt. They had a special menu for Valentine's which was $60 pp, and they even allowed us to change it up a bit with no problem. I will always recommend Americas.

• Pros: Food, Ambience, Valley
• Cons: Price