Duchess

Not a good place if you have a big party. Service was super slow. We didn't get our food well after an hour of being there. I will say that at least the cocktails are good here.I had the fish dish as my main and it was a disappointment. Fish was really dry and flavor was bland. My friend and I decided to also split the bucatini since we didn't like our fish dish. That dish tasted much better flavor wise but there were a few pieces of mussels that did not taste fresh. I woke up the next morning with intense cramping and had to make numerous trips to the restroom most likely due to those mussels.

I took my friend out for her birthday on a Sunday evening.It's a new restaurant, maybe open a month based on what I could tell, so both of our first time dining in. Located in Uptown Park, this used to be Belveder, for those familiar with old Houston nigtlife : )It was not crowded at all, but I had a resy. The bar looked really cute. That may be worth a visit. Ambiance- beautiful, well decorated furniture, beautiful flower wall. Reminds me of Bloom & Bee. They have inside dining, bu it looks like they are preparing to have outside dining as well, I noted the empty space. Service- was a little intense. The server Mauricio tried to rush us a little. I guess he didn't catch the vibe it was a leisurely birthday dinner between friends? Since they weren't busy, there should be no harm in that. He did say later he was busy with other tables. Maybe he was just new and stressed. He was not a conversationalist, nor was he friendly per see, but did his job. We had to keep asking for info about the dishes and suggestions, but he did oblige. Food- my friend ordered the lamp lollipop comes with 2, seasoned well, slightly grizzly for me. I ordered the crudo snapper. It was over salted. It seemed like the caviar would have been enough salt, but I think they salted it after it was plated as well. I guess for good measure? I would rather a raw dish be over salted than under, but that's just me. For the entree, my friend ordered the Au Jus burger, which I forgot to snag a pic of. My friend enjoyed it. I had a bite, not bad. I then ordered the bread, butter & pickles. I thought that was an interesting idea for someone that wasn't too hungry. The brioche bread was light. It went well with the goat cheese and I would have loved more pickles. I liked the dish. He then offered us a birthday dessert. It was their donuts dish, comes with ice cream, pretty yum. Drinks- I ordered 2 glasses of champagne to start the celebration. Next, we ordered two of the April Blooms, very pretty drink, check out the video and pics. It's vodka, but it's not boozy, so I tolerated it well. I asked for a substitution for gin instead of the vodka, but Mauricio said was a batched drink, no substitution.

Overall we had a very good meal here. For appetizers, we had the beef tartare, oysters Rockefeller, grilled octopus and lamb lollipops. Everything was good although my favorite were the oysters Rockefeller. For main, my steak frites were good and well cooked, although lacking the wow factor. The desserts here really shined - duchess rose, panna cotta, and donuts were all great. Cocktails were also quite good. The restaurant itself is beautiful and service was on point. It's in uptown park so there is plenty of parking.

We had a good experience here for a girls dinner! We started off with the octopus and the burrata/peach appetizers. Both were very good. The octopus was very tender and the burrata paired so nicely with the cranberry sourdough bread. For my entree, I got the salmon skewers and got a side of rice and a side of brussel sprouts. I would pass on the rice for next time, it was just ok and I didn't think worth the money. The brussel sprouts are really good and I would order it again. Overall, service was really good and the restaurant was cute!

I think this new restaurant will find its way here shortly, came here for lunch and it was a tad sleepy. It fits right in here at Uptown Park area, the food is a match and the aura is definitely a match. The style is very on trend right now, it's the mid century modern-modern that has been pretty ubiquitous for the Zillenial new dining spots. Overall very shareable and inviting for taking pictures. Service was great and helpful as it was pretty slow, Alejandro was present whenever necessary, but not too involved as to be intrusive. Gave recommendations as requested and told us a bit about what to expect from the food and drink. The food itself focuses heavy on grilled proteins it would seem, plenty of beef, chicken, seafood options with an eclectic set of country of origins to flavor. The menu having a few different ethnic flavors didn't feel as scattershot as many new American places do when they have them, mostly I think because the menu itself stays rooted in the fire grilled selections. It all tasted quite good. Everything was was thoughtfully plated and made to look at just a second before you eat it. Beef Tartare was a hit, and the octopus was prepared excellently. My burger was filling and balanced out giving me all the beefy cheesiness that you look for one with a hint of sweetness to round it out. Steaks were cooked correctly and the fries stayed crispy even as they waited to be eaten. There's a large assortment of drinks and cocktails I definitely would've dove into if not for being here during work hours and there's some desserts that sounded really tasty too that I'll try when I bring the wife.

Came for dinner and the food and drinks are great. I had the chicken kebab and I actually finished my whole meal. I never finish anything but that night I did my drink is actually a shot the just for fun but my waiter asked for it to be done into a drink for me. He was very helpful. On Saturday night they did have a DJ there

A fairly new restaurant located in a prime area with lotsa parking spots. The exterior doesn't look much but inside, the restaurant is decorated with beautiful and posh furniture. The ambient lighting sets the tone of the restaurant, I.e. romantic and cozy. My partner and I were seated promptly, and my server was full of energy. He went through the menu with us and gave us some recommendations since it was our first dining experience at Duchess. We started our meal with the lamb lollipops. They were well seasoned, cooked at the right temperature, and super tender. The cucumber yogurt that came with it was a perfect match with the lamb. After a great appetizer, I had the pan seared snapper while my partner had the chicken kebab for our entrees. We also had a side of crispy Brussels sprouts. The pan seared snapper had a great seasoning and the texture was perfect. The tomato broth tasted great and complemented the snapper. As for the chicken kebabs, they were rested on a bed of rice that had vermicelli on top of it. The chicken was cooked well. It wasn't dry nor tough. The crispy Brussels sprouts were a little too oily. Though they were crispy, I wish there were more whole Brussels sprouts than broken off pieces of it. Of course I had to have the Duchess Rose for dessert. The white chocolate mousse wasn't sweet, and didn't have much white chocolate taste. I didn't get the elderflower foam on my dessert, as told by my server, the foam machine wasn't working. What a bummer. The other components on the dessert plate were just ok. However this was a beautiful plate of dessert. My server recommended to try the Panna Cotta next visit, and I would. The way he described it, sounded so delicious. Currently there is an empty outdoor area which may be used as outdoor dining. I highly recommend making reservations as diners would not leave their seats when they are in such a pretty setting.

Amazing food and drinks. The mussels were delicious and the ambience is chill. The bartenders are great!

This was an unexpected treat! Went for a birthday dinner for a friend and was so pleasantly surprised at the ambiance and menu. The pear and pistachio burrata was exceptional. The Gruyère and caviar balls were pricey but delicious. The lamb pops were fine but would have chosen something else in hindsight. For entrees, we all got skewers with sides of vermicelli, grilled vegetables, Brussels sprout and spinach- all delicious and with perfect portions. The perfect end to the night was the duchess rose desert- can't really describe it. You just have to taste it. The decor is lovely and unique. It is actually a pretty intimate space. Highly recommend!

Add this spot to your list.So for a team dinner this was our selection for Friday night. We were able to get a reservation and then we walked in we were in shock as the vibes were it!Attire is nice casual chic, the decor is fly and the staff is great.The drinks were on point too.We had the following- beef tartare -8/10- salmon skewer 7/10- shrimp skewer 9/10- penne peas pasta -8/10- grilled veggies 8/10- little gem-