ROCKHOUSE Southern Kitchen

Came here for date night and been wanting to try this place. This is the old Diablo's so I was familiar with the layout. We opted for valet parking which was $20. Upon entering, the main area has tables set up for dining and the second part, in the back, has sofa seating and table seating for reserved sections. There's a bar in the front and back and behind the back bar appears to be a covered outdoor patio. We were lucky and found some seats at the bar where we stayed all night. The bartender was busy and there was a wait for drinks but that was to be expected with how crowded it was that night. There was no live band but there was a really good dj playing all of the 90s hits. We had a good time and I will return to try the food!

We had an amazing time at ROCKHOUSE at a Cinco de 'Mayo celebration on our last night in Houston. Music was awesome and the appetizers were delicious. Awesome atmosphere and service!

My recent evening at RockHouse was nothing short of sensational! The atmosphere exuded vibrant energy, enhanced by the live beats of the C.I.T.Y. band. From the moment we stepped in, the service, orchestrated by the exceptional Ghia, was top-notch, adding an extra layer of delight to our night.As a tequila enthusiast, I switched up the classic lemon drop to incorporate tequila, a delightful twist that perfectly complemented the evening's vibe. Our appetizers, the zesty lemon pepper Jammin Wings and the tantalizing pulled oxtail sliders, had us eagerly anticipating the main course.When the time came, the smoked oxtail stole the show. The tender oxtails, paired with scampi rice and a side of greens, was a culinary masterpiece. Each bite, a symphony of flavors--falling-off-the-bone oxtails harmonizing with the savory rice and a dash of hot sauce. And the cornbread! It transported me back to my grandmother's kitchen, a nostalgic and heartwarming touch to the meal.Not only was the food impeccable, but the experience of dining and grooving to the music created a perfect, social ambiance. RockHouse has undoubtedly earned my highest recommendation. I'll be returning soon, eager to savor their culinary symphony once more!

This place was formerly Diablo Loco when I visited a year ago. Parking: Restaurant parking lot is right in front of the building. It is $20 valet only, no self parking, & you pay it up front. Atmosphere: There is a dining side & a lounge side where the DJ and/or band is depending on the night. The place is pretty spacious for large crowds. Enough space where you can walk around & talk or dance with each other. I was there on a Friday night celebrating a friend's birthday. We had over 20 people in our group & the place easily accommodated us on the lounge side with their sectional lounge couches & high top long table. We did have reservations which would be needed for a large group to secure seating. Music: Band on this Friday night was quite good playing R&B and the DJ kept things going before the band started & during band breaks. There was never a gap with the music party vibe. Food: They birthday girl ordered large party platters that came with sparklers lit & stuck in the sliders to look festive. The sampler platter tray was nicely laid out with thin french fries on the bottom, chicken wings, pork sliders, & egg rolls. We also had the flatbread pizza and mac & cheese.As I look at the menu, several of our party platter items are not exactly the same as shown on the regular menu. So know if you have a group, you should talk to a manager to work on a platter menu. Their breaded chicken wings came as drumettes only (no flats) & they were huge. Looked like chicken drumsticks! They were well seasoned. Pork slides were dry, wouldn't get those again. I missed tasting the egg rolls but they looked good! The thin flatbread pizza had pepperoni & seasonings and was really tasty with a hint of spiciness. Fried catfish was cooked & seasoned perfectly, it was great. Drinks: Drinks were ok. They seemed watered down. Not sure if that is the norm or if it was because of the large group. I had a side car. My husband had an old fashion. Not sure what they put in it cause it was fizzy (maybe club soda??) but he didn't finish it & just ordered bourbon straight.Misc: The bathrooms are maintained with an attendant. Purses are checked prior to going in. They had a few other large groups celebrating and the staff brought out sparkler rockets and a birthday sign. For our group, they put small sparklers on our food platters . So if you have a celebration with a group make sure you ask about what special touches they can do for you. I really enjoyed the vibe, the music, the food. I would definitely go back. I'll give the drinks another try.

I was actually surprised for this one. Idk why, but for some reason I wasn't expecting this place to be the gem it is. But lemme tell you. I will come to this spot every time I land in Houston. I will say one small thing that needs to be addressed, is the pricing. Yeah things are higher but some of the prices here are head scratching. But the FOOD!!!!! Yesss lawd, the food is awesome. I never thought I'd be raving about an oxtail and greens egg roll...but lemme tell you... if I could have gotten these past security, I would have brought them back to Florida. Lol. They were off the chain. I order them as an appetizer and for an entree I had catfish and grits. Although it was $29, I enjoyed every bit of it. My tablemate enjoyed oxtail and grits... which were immediately life changing. The oxtail literally was falling off the bone..:Seasoned perfectly...I mean it doesn't get much better than this. To make it all better. There is an on site hookah man. $40 for damn near all you can smoke. It was a lit situation. Go check it out. The music was great and the ambiance was good. They have many TVs so you can watch as much sports as you can handle. Will return.

I enjoyed my brunch at Rockhouse. I ordered the red velvet chicken & waffles. 9/10. Staff was friendly and efficient. Actual restaurant is nice, clean, great DJ. Will recommend and return.

Good place to get together with old ( and new) friends, have a few drinks, several bites and enjoy the vibe. The location is on a main road with free parking ... that certainly is a bonus these days. It's a large place with both inside and outside dining. It's roomy, nicely decorated, good music ( live music some days) , hookah, and bottle service available . Everything I tasted was a hit, no complaints, nice portion size... definitely a good place to socialize

I have visited this establishment a few times for a few events. This was my first time dining. We came for the occasion that was being promoted but it seemed like the actual event wasn't really getting started until much later. I made reservations and we were seated on time. Our waitress was very helpful and patient with our questions on the menu. The drinks and food was good. I got a chicken cobb salad with vinaigrette. It was perfect. Then they brought a dessert out for my birthday which I really appreciated. It was a nice experience and I heard the brunch is good too. Just wish the music was going like how it would later so we could've stayed and danced.

Edit: I had to come back and add that automatic 20% gratuity on a party of 4 is THEFT and Houston restaurants need to stop.--We visited for brunch at 11 AM on a Saturday. It wasn't crowded which is great. They sat us at a high top table and we asked for a different table, but they said they were all reserved. Our reservation was a two hour time slot, and in that time most of the other tables were not used. They could've let us sit somewhere else, but I digress.The food was great with the exception of the catfish that tasted under seasoned and swampy. We thoroughly enjoyed the greens, oxtail, potatoes, and all of the breakfast items. The blackberry mimosa is delicious as well! They also had a very good DJ!

I went here with my family on Mother's Day this past weekend , food and vibes were there but it's a little overpriced for some eggs and grits ? On top of that the waitress didn't give any receipts and decided she was gonna charge my card an extra $52. & proceed to lie and say my first transaction was declined after me clearly showing it on my account summary. Managers gave me the run around gave me her business card to call next day ( which is Monday) KNOWING they aren't even open on Mondays . They even tried to offer me a credit as if i would ever go back after this experience. Go at your own risk and make sure to ask for a receipt and check your account cause they got some janky sh*t going on . Oxtails was straight tho . Don't ask for jayla as a waitress neither cause she gone over charge . (: