Gratify Neighborhood Bistro

Such a cute brunch/dinner spot! Every dish was very delightful! Roulade Di Branzino - The Branzino fish was buttery, covered in a flavorful cream, and stuffed with grilled bell peppers. The arugula side salad was tossed in a light lemony vinaigrette with slices of red and white onions. 9/10The Mafalde pesto pasta was the best peso pasta I've ever had! The noodles were cooked to perfection and the sauce was rich and creamy. This dish comes with pulled chicken and topped with crispy garlic. 9/10The ceviche was pretty good. There was octopus, shrimp, and red snapper fish, avocado, mango, cucumbers, onions. I expected the fish to be a bit raw but it was fully cooked. The chips were okay, too thick for my liking. 6/10The gratify salad was so refreshing and delicious! It has arugula, cucumbers, avocados, pumpkin seeds, watermelon radish, and a light dijon mustard vinaigrette. Fresh greens in every bite! 9/10The service was great. Our waitress definitely knows the menu like the back of her hand! The restrooms was very clean and gave off sophisticated romantic vibes. I would definitely return.

Nice outdoor patio, good food and delicious drinks. Enjoyed my lunch experience. Started with octopus, which was perfect - nicely grilled, enjoyed the chimichurri herb garnish, and the yam that accompanied the octopus. Had the gratify salad with blackened shrimp and it was tasty, light, yet filling. This place could also work with kids b/c the open area in the back of the patio was perfect for letting the kids run and expend energy. I also had the refreshing fun/cucumber/mint/sparking drink and it was perfect for the breezy day outdoors.

Just go. I haven't had anything that I didn't love. Also the hostess is wonderful! Truffle pasta always good, shrimp and Serrano doesn't get the attention it deserves, and they have great salad dressings. Only gripe is that the crab cakes are really tiny (but they come with a great sauce)

Me and a group of friends had dinner here one night and the experience was enjoyable. We did make reservations during to the size of my group, so we were seating fairly quickly after walking in the door. The ambiance is dim and classy while also being inviting. Our server was nice and went over the specials in detail. He was also very accommodating and patient. I ordered a custom drink, Cesar salad, and lobster risotto. The drink was very strong and I couldn't finish it but that's not a bad thing lol. The salad was good but could have been dressed a little more and the risotto was flavorful with large pieces of succulent lobster in it. Overall I had a good time and good experience and I wouldn't mind eating here again when I come back into town.

Satisfy with Gratify. Met some friends for dinner with a 6 pm reservation. They were fairly busy. They are part of the HRW (Houston Restaurant Week). They have a diverse menu but it's not huge which is great. They are def a wine bar. We ordered off the HRW - 3 courses for $55. Appetizer: crab cake (HRW is 1, regular menu is 2), delicious, nice tender seasoned crab with a slight crisp on the edges, comes with a nice sauce that is a tad spicy (horseradish) - other options were Gratify Salad, caviar and chips, or grilled broccolini and lentilsEntree: taglierini and truffles - decadent, creamy, delicious pasta - it was so good - other options were scarred octopus (friend said it was amazing), NY strip or brick chickenDessert: pot de creme (butterscotch) - it is a light pudding with some chocolate topping, the butterscotch was whipped down so the taste was there but not overpowering - other options were chocolate cake or key lime pie (1/2)Overall, it was def a nice spot. It progressively got busier. Bar, tables, everywhere. It's like a maze getting out bc the tables are packed fairly close.The staff were all fabulous. Our waiter was friendly and all the helpers were pleasant and nice. I don't think my water glass was ever more than half empty. They even brought me a little stand to hang my purse on. The manager stopped at tables but he walked by ours 3 or 4 times - guess we weren't hip enough to stop for There is a parking garage right next door so easy access. It's also owned by the same company as Coppa Osteria so if you like that spot, you will like Gratify too.

Beautiful restaurant, we had a great dinner. Food was delicious! And Drink menu is good as well.

Recently came here with my boyfriend to celebrate an anniversary and it was a good experience. The only reason I docked one star is due to when we first arrived, the hostess up front said we had to sit outside because all the inside tables were booked by other reservations. I was confused, since I had chosen "dining" when making the reservation and specifically did not choose "outside dining". We were going to leave, but I really wanted to try Gratify's food, so I just said let's do it. We sat outside and our waiter Jonathan (I'm not sure if I spelled his name right) really made our experience 4 stars; without him, it would definitely be lower. For drinks, I ordered a mojito and a pink lady (I forget if that's for sure the name) and my boyfriend ordered a Manhattan. I really enjoyed both my drinks and my boyfriend liked his Manhattan a lot. Moving on to the food, my boyfriend ordered the Houston Restaurant Week's 3 course menu and chose the crab cake, the Taglierini & Truffles pasta, and the chocolate cake. I ordered a dozen oysters for us to share and my entree was the lobster risotto. The oysters were some of the best and freshest I have had. My lobster risotto was delicious and the lobster in it was really good. My boyfriend enjoyed all his dishes, except for the dessert. I tried all his dishes as well and did not like the chocolate cake. It was too dense and just wasn't the best tasting. However, all the other food was so, so delicious. Our server Jonathan was so attentive and always let us know when he would tell the chef to fire our next dish. He gave us good recommendations for drinks and food and made the overall experience for us a lot better than what it would have been having to sit outside in this Texas heat.

I had a great time at Gratify Bistro this day. It was my second visit, but the first time I came here was for a romantic dinner. The atmosphere was totally different then. Today I came for lunch, and I was impressed by how friendly and helpful the manager Ella was. She made sure we had everything we needed and more. The food was amazing too. We ordered the Gratify board and the deviled eggs and they were so filling and tasty. I would recommend this place for any occasion, day or night. It's a wonderful spot to enjoy good food and drinks.Parking: There is two-hour street parking on the side that counts down the time on your smart phone. Valet is convenient and at the front of the restaurant.

My wife and I hosted our wedding dinner on the back patio at Gratify with a party of over 35 people and had an amazing experience on every level. Ella was very responsive and easy to work in getting the details pinned down for the event. She offered some great wine pairings to match our pre-set menu. During the celebration the service was impeccable and the food was fantastic. I highly recommend the crab cakes and the mussels. The gratify team paid attention to every detail and made our event extra special. Our guests had a great time and we got a lot of praise for choosing the location. My wife and I were extremely happy with how things turned out.

We had Sunday brunch here with an out-of-town guest of ours. The menu didn't disappoint. All the dishes brought to the table were well prepared and fresh. The service was excellent. We went at 11:30 am, and the restaurant naturally got busier and busier. I recommend outside seating if you would like a quiet dining experience, as large parties congregate inside for birthday parties and other celebrations. Outside seating is a covered patio, but if it's hot and humid, you're on your own. Overall, this is my second experience at Gratify, and both visits were great. I recommend this restaurant to anyone who loves to eat well-prepared dishes with fresh ingredients.Valet will be your best option for parking unless of course you live in the Rice Village neighborhood!