Juliet

I'd rather buy cheap beer, & drink it in a McDonald's parking lot.. that would be a better experience than Juliet. The "instagram video" is what brings in people no doubt. The entrance is great, "walking into an old theater" then you get passed the theater doors & it's basically a night club, not a speakeasy. It's pitch black dark, way too loud, drinks are horrible... and they're prices are insane, especially for the taste. It was horrible. Not to mention they tack on gratuity, even if it's just 2 people sitting up at the OPEN BAR.... $48 for two drinks plus their gratuity. And you have to pay $20 to valet. $68 dollars to be at this trashy place for less than 30 mins, not cool.

First impressions set the tone. My first impression of Juliet is that this restaurant really...really wants you to valet (even on a Wednesday, when there's clearly enough self parking...right near the restaurant). Depending on when you're visiting know that you can self park on lighter days, but keep in mind that the restaurant shares a parking lot with many other restaurants (who also section off portions of the lot for valet). After we parked, I was personally impressed by the execution of the theme. Expect theatre feels as promised with moody lighting, and smart details (velvet curtains, popcorn delivered to tables). However from there, our experience was, well, lack luster: -we noticed other tables receiving complimentary popcorn...no popcorn arrived to our table.-the food was fine. We tried: ---Blue Moon cocktail ---shrimp appetizer ---red snapper blackened ---party potatoes ---baby carrots ---snickerdoodle bread pudding While our service was great, a 19% mandatory tip was added to the bill and we felt slightly pressured to tip more (which may be the norm in other cities, but not in Houston.)Also, I ordered diplomatic on the rocks and was charged $2 for it to be served "on the rocks"....in other word, I was charged $2 for an ice cube.I left feeling both satiated and nickel and dimed. Not my favorite combination. Overall I was whelmed, not overwhelm, not underwhelmed, but not worth the price of Nobu for the experience we received. As always I wish them the best, and hope they find their target audience!

Love the restaurant. The bar tender is dope!!! I went there a few weeks ago with my wife and he remembered our drink orders and his service is A-1. My problem with this restaurant is the valet. Terrible service. They made me pay when we were getting there, then tried to play me and make me pay again on my way out. Had to basically argue with the guy trying to be slick. They need new valet and it shouldn't be $20 to valet at the restaurant when you are paying those prices to eat.

Went here for a friends birthday dinner. The outside movie theatre set up is definitely something I've never seen before. Once you're in it's a regular modern restaurant. We were seated quickly, and our waiter was very courteous. We were a group of 6 with one running late.Once she arrived we ordered. They had a special steak entree for $40. The entire table ordered it. It must've been a big hit because our waiter and the Manager came over to tell us they were all sold out. To accommodate us he offered a bigger steak at the same price which was nice.The drinks were cute, I forgot the name of one but it sparkles. Even my cosmo has a bit of sparkle in it. The best part is the flower wall by the bathroom. The perfect place for photos. We spent half an hour just taking pics.

Keping it real, we had a great experience at Juliet. For my bestie's 39th birthday, it gave exactly the vibes we wanted: sexy and sophisticated elegance and fun for the older millenial who loves a good soundtrack in their restaurant, but doesn't want it drowning out conversation.Our server Alex was very friendly and attentive, and gave great recommendations. Food came quick and nicely plated, and everything was good or great. The crispy Thai shrimp, crab cakes, and brussel sprouts were my favorites. The glitter adorned cocktails were tasty, if a bit sweet overall (at least the ones we had.)If you want to dine for the 'Gram, you can enjoy the beautiful flower wall outside the bathrooms or a complimentary selfie station (unfortunately positioned right in front of the men's stall door). Juliet is absolutely a place whose greatest value is in the overall aesthetic of the experience, but happens to have good food.That being said, I don't think I'll be back. As good as it was, and as nice a time as we had, my dining experience value is far more focused on food than aesthetic. Juliet is just not a vibe I need outside of an occasional birthday. It feels like a place where you're paying a tax for the ambiance. There are too many restaurants that are just as good if not better in Houston where you'll spend slightly less. The crowd may be older and the music not as poppin', but that's okay for me.A few specific gripes:- First and foremost, Juliet's was too expensive for what it served. Sizeable portions, yes, and some nice cuts of steak and pretty good seafood. But I don't think Juliet ranks up there with the finest surf and turf restaurants to warrant the prices.For comparison, a tomahawk is $125 at Taste of Texas, while one just slightly smaller at Juliet is $195. I'm not even going to talk about the option to add $200 in 24k gold because I guess that's just what some people are about. Entrees did not come with sides, which were all $14 each (if sizeable and easily shared).- 19% gratuity is added for ALL checks regardless of party size. While I generally tip 20% for baseline good service all the time, I'm always wary when it's required. Fortunately our server was great and deserved it plus some.- Happy hour is served only at the bar which, given we got there at 6 PM on a Friday to only three people at the bar and maybe a handful more at tables, feels really stingy. We were literally two steps from the bar, but couldn't even order drinks and then take them back to our table.- There are no options for self park so prepare to pay $10 or $20 for valet depending on how close you want your car.

Visiting Houston for a long weekend and this place came highly recommended by my cousin. We did valet parking which per the other reviews I now I see was a requirement. I love the movie theater aesthetic and the decor was fitting to the theme. Cooper was our waiter for the evening and he provided great service! He made recommendations, super friendly and even had us laughing from time to time. I kept my meal simple as I wanted to try the pork belly and paired it with the broccolini. I did order a cocktail but can't recall the name. I even received a sweet treat since my birthday had recent happened before the trip. The place was buzzing with chatter and at times it was hard for me to hear everyone at my table. Love the flower wall in the bathroom! Couldn't leave without taking a few flicks.

Overall positive experience. Came for a special occasion. Great for girls night. Sparkling glitter drinks! Crab cakes were full of lump meat.

Was invited to a birthday dinner and been wanting to try this restaurant since seeing it on social media. The place is nestled in a shopping center and parking is valet.Upon entering the restaurant, it looks like an old movie theater complete with movie snacks in the display. The party had reservations and we waited almost an hour before we got seated due to another party not finishing up their dinner. We had the option to wait in the front or the bar area and we opted to wait in the front because the bar was packed to the max. The only con about this place was how close the tables were and how people walking by was so close to your food. Luckily we were seated in a more intimate setting which eliminated the people hovering over our food; however, it was still quite loud. The waiter was excellent in handling our party and the food and drinks were good. I loved the take on the Caesar salad with the over easy egg. The salmon was quite tasty as well. This restaurant was worth the wait and I'd return on a less busy night.

First a BIG SHOUT OUT to our server BRANDON he did phenomenal at taking care of our table. You can tell he truly cares about his job. He took amazing care of our huge group of 10 people. The ambiance was super coool!!! It looks like a super fancy movie theater. However, you can still tell it's a nice restaurant and not a movie theater if you know what I mean. The food was good, but the prices are ridiculous! The table ordered: Appetizer Crabcake 3/5 not my fave Tacos 4/5 Sides (separate price and it's like a appetizer price) Brussel sprouts 5/5 (I'm not a huge brusselSprout girlie Mac & Cheese 5/5 amazingggg my fave side Loaded mashed potatoes 4/5 Sweet potatoes 3/5 Entrees Pork Chops 5/5Fish 4/5 Chicken 4/5 Drinks Aesthetic and sparkly but also delicious!!! They have alcoholic and non alcoholic Great for large groups. There's 20% tip included

Parking was ridiculous; nowhere on the website mentions valet parking only. Valet warned us that if we tried to self-park, we could be towed. We did not know that the spaces that we parked in were valet only - no signage. As we approached the door to the restaurant, the valet demanded our car keys or payment. It started off with a $10 fee, then raised to $20 if we wanted to stay parked where we parked ourselves. Valet was argumentative and rude when my husband asked why we had to pay if we parked our own car. Essentially, we paid $40 for 2 parking spaces by the door. Food was OK - totally not worth the aggravation. I was hoping for a upscale & relaxing Mother's Day experience, but that just did not happen. Juliet - do better. I know that the parking may be outside of your control, but it completely tainted my experience at your restaurant.