Nancy's Hustle

I was in Pasadena for work and there weren't many fine dining options where I was. I looked to Yelp for help and found Nancy's Hustle in downtown Houston. It was totally worth it! I really enjoyed the Nancy's cakes, the texture of the fluffy pancake and the savory butter with roe and chives went perfectly with them. I ordered the lamb tartare and my coworker had the cheeseburger. The sesame flatbread that came with the tartare was amazing! I can taste how fresh it is. My coworker enjoyed his burger. Service was good. They got pretty busy around 7-8pm. I like the ambiance and decor. A bit dim, probably good for a nice romantic date or outing with friends, but I would've preferred more lighting if they wanted business meeting type customers. I'd feel a little weird if I took a customer here, they might misunderstand and think it's a date . Maybe the restaurant could consider making one side of the place same atmosphere as now and the other side more well-lit? My only disappointment is the cheesecake was a bit odd. They drizzled honey over it and there's cracked black pepper taste on it? I would definitely try a different dessert next time.

Great atmosphere - quite dark though I had to hold the candle up to my drink menu to read it bar was a little slow. Nancy cakes were great Dumplings were different and tasty! The octopus is normally my favorite thing on a menu but it was sliced pieces with lots of potato and because it was so dark I couldn't differentiate between the octopus and the potatoes so I was always let down when I got a bite of potato would be great if they laid off the potato a bit.

The streets keen me hustlin....Bestie has been talking about this spot ever since Tiny Boxwoods and here we are. Made a reservation a month out, yes I said a month.Small parking lot in the back otherwise be prepared for street parking.It's the new age of dim, candlelight dining. Our server (sorry I forgot his name) was fantastic. He gave us honest suggestions and wasn't trying to upsell us on everything. The order:Nancy's cakes - delicious, light, fluffySpicy pork and butter dumpling with sauerkraut, yogurt, and dill - listen, wasn't expecting to love this but that's exactly what happened Ricotta and artichoke agnolotti with spring onion and cured olive - this was good and tenderSpecial - whole fish, I don't remember much except the server gave us tips on how to de-bone and my friend rocked it, really nicely cooked, and seasoned - the sauce was zestyHand cut fries with aioli - crispy af and the aioli was perfectionDessert: olive oil and grapefruit emigres with fennel, brioche, and shaved milk chocolate - don't read into the description, this is life... I would give up a kidney for this bc it was sooo good You have to be adventurous and open and once you are, you won't regret it. It's a wine bar too so tons of wine flowing. We had some mocktails and spritzers because we don't drink much.I will def be back.

Let me start off by saying that I only had a drink this visit, but what an amazing drink it was! They have pisco! They have a beautiful patio space perfect for a warm day.I joined two of my friends towards the end of their dinner, and the restaurant was very accommodating and moved us to a larger table that would fit all of us. Impeccable service. Our server was friendly and kind.My friends raved about the ricotta and artichoke agnolotti.I'll be back to try their pasta another day! Definitely make reservations here. They fill up fast.

Ambiance and Service is really top notch. Food is great too, but didn't hit the spot for me. I came here with a friend on a Sunday for dinner and found no wait luckily. The wait staff and our server were really friendly and casual which I think really fit the vibe. The interior is just gorgeous as well.We ordered a few items off the menu to share, such as the croquettes which I really enjoyed because they were soft and flavorful, their octopus dish, which honestly had a strange flavor that me and my friend did not necessarily like, and their ravioli, I thought it was better but not a favorite. Their fries and desserts were also good!I would come back to try a new menu or other dishes!

Came on a Thursday night kind of last minute and it was packed. We were estimated a 30 minute wait but seated in about 10. It was FREEZING inside the patio looked lovely and lively. We had a table inside closest to the kitchen our waitress was very knowledgeable but dare I say over explained the menu lol. It's a very hipster establishment and shows in the menu. We shared the Nancy cakes which I felt were pricey at $19 for 4 pieces despite the trout roe. They were tasty though. I had the snapper entree. They prepared the snapper like a salmon filet which I haven't had before and the top was burnt but otherwise was a solid dish. My friend had the burger which was quite wide but is a smash burger that's cooked through. I also had a cocktail that was a riff on a whiskey sour and it was ok. All in all it was good and glad I tried it but not at the top of my list for places to return. Parking: lot behind the building with about 10 spots and then lots of street parking.

Solid 4 Stars. Lately, I've been trying to explore more restaurants and experiences in EADO and I stumbled across this gem. It's a cute restaurant indoors, but we opted for the outdoor seating since it was such a nice day. We tried the spicy dumplings, crochettes, burger and fries. I also tried the Butter Martini as my drink. The dumplings and crochettes tasted different than I expected but delicious. The burger was okay. The fries, I never thought I'd say this, but were too crispy; they were more like chips versus fries because of how crispy they were. You may like them, but I wouldn't order them again. Service was just okay. We were set promptly and tended to, but it wasn't the friendly service we were expecting. All in all, it's worth the visit, and we'll be back.

Came here for my birthday dinner. It was a little cramped in the restaurant and hard to hear but our server was nice and attentive. We ordered the nancy cakes because we heard they were known for them, they were good but didn't wow me. Next we got the octopus in olive oil. First bite was very delicious and the octopus was super soft. However splitting that whole plate between two people was too much. The texture got a little unappetizing after the third bite and was very rich. However, I will say the sturgeon was some of the best fish I've had. The top was crispy and very flavorful and it was perfectly cooked. I would reorder that in a heartbeat. Overall, I'm glad I tried it but wouldn't be somewhere I see myself going back to.

Overall, this restaurant is a gem. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great dining experience.

I finally had my first dining experience at Nancy's Hustle which exceeded my expectations and I had high hopes. It was a Tuesday night after Mother's Day and the placed was packed, impressive. Although it was a perfect night for the patio, we choice to dine inside. We were encouraged to try the Nancy Cakes as a starter, which is somewhat unique if you're expecting typical bread and butter. The restaurant offers small plates so we ordered several dishes, the Ribeye, Dover Sole, and burgers on English muffins. Each was absolutely outstanding and can't imagine how either could improve.